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KEEPING it local - in the case of Paperbark Mer-chants, you couldn’t be more correct.

The crew at Paperbarks is born and bred in the region and combine years of experience to ensure the proud, independent bookstore always has its fi nger on the pulse.

If you frequent their store you would be familiar with the warm welcome provided by the amaz-ing team.

That’s what Paperbarks is all about, knowing their customers and helping them fi nd just what they want, be it books, bags, vinyls or any of their wide range of offerings.

The monthly staff book club has paved the way to ensure each team member has a broad knowledge of the range on offer and can give reliable recommendations. Something else worth considering next time you drop in is to become part of the Paperbark VIP Club that offers a store voucher of $10 for every $110 spent.

Paperbark’s Lockie Cameron said the store is currently in the process of a major overhaul and is planning big things.

“Our revamped VIP Club has been with us for years. It has become a little tired and we want to make sure we give back to our most loyal customers,” Mr Cameron said.

“We are putting in motion VIP-only monthly offers with special spot offers as often as we can, such as double point offers, VIP- only extra discount, early notice of events and promotions to name a few.

“Coupled with some exciting developments of our range in store over the coming months that all attract VIP benefi ts, we would love to have you as part of the family.”

Pop into the store at 240 York Street or give the friendly team a call on 9842 8044 for more information.

THE Window Polisher. That’s right, this guy doesn’t just clean your windows, he polishes

the glass so it gleams and he can clean your tracks and fl y screens at the same time.

Locally owned and operated, this business of fi ve years services commercial and private residences throughout the Great Southern, the

South West and as far as Perth.

With a Certifi cate in Asset Maintenance, Ev - The Window Polisher - knows what causes the

build up of grime on glass, so by polishing the inside and outside, he is able to help keep windows clean for four to six months at a time. Imagine that ... hav-ing windows cleaned only two or three times a year!

Ev specialises in cleaning glass and chrome balustrades, glass colonial doors and windows, mirrors, lead lights and stained glass, chandeliers and shower screens.

Cobwebs and mildew stains under your eaves can be removed. Driveways or paths can be

pressure cleaned to round off the spring cleaning of your home.

Seniors and pensioners are entitled to discount-ed rates and gift vouchers are available. Please phone Ev on 0429 565 527 for an obligation free quote.

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EMBRACE the title of this magazine and let yourself spring into spring. Take a walk in nature, admire the beauty around you, get out in the garden, witness the growth, and even jump into the ocean … literally stop and smell the roses.

Let’s look at spring. It is one of the four temperate seasons and always follows winter and precedes summer. When it is spring in the Southern Hemisphere, it is autumn in the Northern Hemisphere.

At the spring equinox, days and nights are approximately 12 hours long. In Australia, spring begins on September 1 and ends on November 30.

In an interesting take, Swedish meteorolo-

gists defi ne the beginning of spring as the fi rst occasion on which the average daytime temperature exceeds zero degrees Celsius for seven consecutive days. Thus the date can vary according to location, beliefs, lati-tude and elevation.

During spring, the length of daylight rapidly increases which begins to warm signifi cantly, causing new plant growth to ‘spring forth’, giving the season its name.

It could even be the most popular season for people residing in the Great Southern … simply because it means the end of winter! Turn the heater off and get out there and enjoy it.

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Sustainable systemsSOLAHART Albany and Great Southern has been sell-ing Solahart hot water systems in the region for more than 20 years.

Owners Darren and Jessica Wood brought their own experience in plumbing and solar hot water to the busi-ness when they took over in early 2015.

With their ever-expanding team, they are committed to delivering an effi cient, professional and comprehen-sive service to customers including sales, in-house installation and back-up servicing.

This applies not only to the top quality Solahart Hot Water Systems but also to Solahart PV Systems in both residential and commercial applications.

Their objective is to work with customers to create sustainable home or business energy management by providing a range of Solahart solutions tailored to individual needs.

In reducing both energy costs and carbon dioxide emissions, Solahart products lessen environmental impacts.

Solahart Albany and Great Southern are continuously working to deliver its services throughout the region. The team work directly with customers or liaise closely with local tradespeople to ensure everyone living in rural ar-

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KOSTER’S Outdoor is locally-owned, locally-run and locally-focused, having served customers from right across the Great Southern for more than half a century.

The team at Koster’s Outdoor has a wealth of knowledge and is keen to help you expand your liv-ing. From sheds, garages and patios to fencing and gates, the friendly staff is there to help you custom design your new living space. With a wide range of products, styles and colour options on display, why not visit their display shed today to see how you can improve your home?

Koster’s Outdoor patios and carports are the ulti-mate way to add a valued living area to your home, with a vast diversity of stylish colours and design ideas available to suit every lifestyle and need.

The endless choice doesn’t stop there; with their sheds being custom designed, the team can help you fi t a design on to your property in the tightest of spaces.

They go the extra mile and take care of every aspect of the project, including site preparation, drawing, engineering and council applications and their upfront quotes guarantee no hidden charges.

Koster’s Outdoor products are also some of the strongest and highest quality, engineered for Albany climatic conditions, built in the Albany workshop, and installed by a qualifi ed and reliable team.

Another area that Koster’s Outdoor can help you with is garage doors. As a B&D accredited dealer, they deal with the leading garage door brand in Australia.

If you’re after fencing, the Koster’s Outdoor range not only improves the look of your property, but can increase its security and value.

Koster’s Outdoor provide the option to automate your gates for added security, ease of use and a touch of class.

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HUMPHREYS Street in Mount Lockyer is set to transform later this year when the Rainbow Coast Neighbourhood Centre’s Spring Garden Festival kicks into action.

Scheduled to run from 10am to 2pm on Oc-tober 5, the festival will focus on heritage and

heirloom varieties of plants and seed saving.

It will feature plenty of fun activities for the kids, intensive gardening, permaculture and sustainability

workshops, garden tours and a wide range of stalls selling food, plants and other produce.

Rainbow Coast Neighbourhood Centre will also be hosting their popular monthly produce swap - anyone with garden produce in abundance, seeds to swap or simply recipes and stories to share are encouraged to come along and be part of the exchange.

The Spring Garden Festival is brought to the Albany com-munity by Rainbow Coast Neighbourhood Centre.

For more information, give the centre a call on 9841 8254 or visit www.rcnc.org.au

VARIETY and choice are the name of the game at beloved Albany fi x-

ture Lush Garden Gallery.

The store prides itself in offering a huge range of indoor and outdoor plants

and roses, including a great selection of citrus, and approximately 200 varieties of

ornamental and fruiting trees.

This includes beautiful weeping trees and dwarf fruiting trees that are sure to spruce up and add character to any backyard.

Lush Garden Gallery have also just received a large shipment of 700 new trees ready to plant. They also stock a range of outdoor pottery, water fountains and statues.

Their range of exciting home and giftwares , indoor pottery and cane, rat-tan and iron furniture for outdoor and patio use is extensive and impressive.

Open seven days a week, you can pop into the store at 20 Campbell Road or give the friendly, knowledgeable and professional team a call on 9842 2526.

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Spring Garden FestivalSaturday October 5th 10am - 2pm

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Over 200 varieties ofornamental and fruiting trees including beautiful weepers and dwarf fruit trees.

Fantastic selection of indoor plants, pottery & giftware

8/20 Campbell Road, Albany

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concept building design

Albany Offi ce 338 Middleton Loop, Albany

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Perth Offi ceU1/310 Lord Street, Highgate

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Robert and his team have taken our scrappy draw-ings and ideas and designed a fantastic house that meets our needs. Further, they managed a complex and challenging project and were not found wanting in any way. They are a company that is principled, and one you can trust. – Stuart Hope, Chairman AutumnCare

I congratulate Rob on his 20-year anniversary. Having recently worked with Rob and his team to complete our refurbishment of Hyundai and the new development of Albany Ford and Albany Mazda, we understand why Rob has been so successful at his craft.He works with us to give the best result and cost effectiveness in all our projects. I love Concept’s commercial and domestic works – so much so that we not only have had Rob do all our commercial work, I even live in one of his award-winning designs. –Toni Hunter, Managing Director Albany World of Cars

Rob has been fantastic to work with and has been extremely accommodating with any requests or requirements to plans. – Neville Buss, Dog Rock Motel Owner

For a couple who knew nothing about house de-sign, home planning and building, we have ended up with a home that is better than we could have ever hoped for imagined.When at our fi rst meeting with Rob Forgione, he asked what we wanted in a home. Our reply was – air-conditioning and security! A place where we could stay into our old age!We were happy to see what Rob would come up with as he had the experience and we were lucky to have been able to see a home he had just completed.Together with Rob Forgione and his brilliant team who had a vision, we went from paper plans to a home that is easy to live in and a home our family loves being in.A home that makes the most of the northerly views across our beautiful town and bay.Concept Building Design really looked after us every step of the way and were nothing but accom-modating of our wishes and unplanned changes at each phase of the build.We love our new home! Thank you all so very

much. – Alan and Robyn Carter,

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TAKE A DEEP BREATH

THE WHALES ARE HERE

Springtime means Whales & Wildfl owers

at Cheynes Beach!

Only 45 minutes from Albany

CALL US ON 9846 1247

Come and stay at Cheynes Beach Caravan Park, the perfect spring

holiday getaway.

• Fishing, 4WDing, relaxing

• Take away open on weekends & school

holidays. Open on weekdays for

pre-booked groups of 6 or more people.

HAVING a heritage-listed home can present unique challenges, but when the correct firm is employed, the results are spec-tacular.

With more than 20 years of experience, designer and own-er of Concept Building Design Robert Forgione has produced breath-taking designs like this

her i tage- l i s ted home, focusing on the indoor-outdoor connection.

The client wished to bring life back into their existing home through the use of light and space.

The original home featured exceptional attention to detail that was carried out through the altera-

t ion and addi-tion phase.

Robert Forgione and his team at Concept Building Design would love to know your thoughts on this design, so, feel free to contact the Albany offi ce and let them know.

FORTY-FIVE minutes east of Albany is the fabu-lous Cheynes Beach Caravan Park, situated a short two-minute walk to the beautiful Cheynes Beach.

Cheynes Beach Caravan Park is a four-star car-avan park featuring family-friendly self-contained accommodation and powered caravan and tent sites, as well as group sites.

The Park’s friendly staff offer helpful advice on the area and surrounding region and the site comes equipped with modern amenities, free gas barbecues, camper’s kitchen and a well-stocked onsite shop.

Seasonal takeaway is available with a great and delicious menu to suit all needs.

Surrounded by Waychinicup National Park, there is fantastic fi shing, bushwalking, rare birds and wildfl owers, four-wheel-driving and boating

expeditions to be had at Cheynes Beach. Amaz-ing land-based whale watching in winter and spring is also available - no cruise necessary.

Back on the land, wildfl ower season runs from September to November and guests are encour-aged to grab their cameras, take a hike and fi nd some colourful fl ora.

Cheynes Beach is the perfect spring holiday destination.

Make a weekend out of it at Cheynes Beach Caravan Park, where the sun is always shining and nature is at your doorstep.

Book your next family s pring holiday by phon-ing the friendly team on 9846 1247.

You can also visit www.cheynesbeachcaravan-park.com.au or the Cheynes Beach Facebook page.

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WHEN you need a paint job done well, try the experienced team at Phoenix Painting and Decorating.

The up-and-coming Albany business employs eight dedicated and qualified painters with an impressive combined total of more than 70 years’ experience.

Company director Michael Noakes, who worked as a sub-contractor for two dec-ades before starting Phoenix Painting and Decorating one year ago, said he loved to get out and work alongside his crew and

hear feedback from satisfi ed customers.

“We’ve got a real passion for the industry between us all. We take great pride in our work and I’m lucky to have the team that I do,” Mr Noakes said.

“It’s the wow factor that does it; it’s our attention to detail.

“We’re professional, we’re on time, we get the job done in a timely manner and we ensure we leave the clients’ home in the same state we walked into ... we don’t mind doing that extra bit of help.”

The Phoenix Painting and Decorating van can come to you wherever you may be in the Great Southern region.

The team specialises in a diverse range of jobs including commercial, domestic, industrial, restoration work, repaints, new housing, wallpapering, texture coating and more.

Give the friendly crew a call on 0487 061 745 or send an email to michael@phoenixal-bany.com.au

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THE team at A&K Cramer Electrical pride themselves on excellent customer service and top-quality work.

The group of fi ve knowledgeable, professional and friendly electricians can come to you wherever you may be in the South West or Great Southern, providing creative ideas or simple solutions to all your electrical needs.

A&K Cramer Electrical specialises in eve-rything from general domestic electrical work through to industrial and commercial electrical servicing, maintenance and installation.

The team can cover all aspects of the job ranging from installations, renova-tions, upgrades and more.

Better yet, they have no call out fees and offer free quotes before you commit.

For more information, give the team a call on 9841 5534 or 0428 417 981 or email admin@akcramerelectr ical .com.au

Alternatively, you can pop into their store at 22 Newbey Street in Albany from 10am to 4pm, Tues-day to Friday, to have a chat.

C&C Machinery Centre is a locally-owned, family-run business, selling and servicing tractors and agricultural machinery in the Great Southern area and surrounding districts.

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high quality brand Kubota mowers including ride-on conventional lawn mowers and zero-turn mowers, suitable for residential applications and

commercial contractors.

Kubota zero-turn mowers start from $6000 (including GST) so get in early so you don’t miss out on the pre-season discounts.

Kubota’s range of compact trac-tors with front end loaders and at-tachments are easy to operate and suitable for a range of applications.

They stock the Silvan range of sprayers to cope with the infl ux of

spring weeds, including hand-held spot sprayers, small trail-

ing sprayers, back pack sprayers and more.

Check out the C&C Machinery Centre Facebook page or www.ccmachinery.com.au Call into 25 Newbey Street or ring Matt on 0427 082 050 for

any enquiries.

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Spring into Spring 11

SOIL Solutions is a locally-owned and operated business supply-ing top quality construction and garden materials including

s a n d , soil, woodchips, rocks and mulches.

It forms a part of the Great Southern Sands group of companies and prides itself in the quality service and products it’s been provid-

ing to the Great Southern for more than two decades.

Soil Solutions is ahead of the pack in utilising a variety of resources including its own Albany sand pits,

the City of Albany green waste receiving and processing site and

a fl eet of free courtesy trailers.

Their rocks, gravel and compost mix ingredients are sustainably and locally

sourced and can supply everything from small trailer loads to bulk road train supplies.

As a proud member of the local community, Soil Solutions also supports schools and pensioners.

Soil Solutions has a yard in Albany and Denmark and also delivers. They work closely with sister companies

Vancouver Waste and R&L Bitumen to provide a “one-stop” service for all your needs.

Give their friendly team a call on 9845 7688, visit www.soilsolution-salbany.com.au or pop into the Soil Solutions yards at Lot 21 John Street in Milpara and 13 Denbarker Road in Denmark.

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Albany-owned and operated hotmix supply business.

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Proud part of GSS Group of Companies10 Spring into Spring

POWERHOUSE Architectural Drafting is a well-established business, having operated

locally for more than 15 years.

With a focus on custom designs and fresh ideas, they have realised a host of varied projects,

big and small, for clients throughout the Great Southern and beyond.

Powerhouse Architectural Drafting’s committed and practical approach sees the team engage with clients directly or through their

trusted builders to aid them in creating a unique home, commercial project or building addition.

Get your project underway and plan to make the most of the warmer weather.

FOR more than two decades now, Albany Carpet Court has been helping the households of the Great Southern region fi nd their perfect interior inspiration.

Having won the Albany Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Business of the Year in 2018, shortly followed by Best Carpet Court in Western Australia, these prestigious awards showcase Carpet Court Albany’s level of commitment and quality service offered to their customers.

Business partners Jane and Jens have been op erating the Albany branch since 2016.

The duo are known for their involvement in assisting their local community.

They lead a team of helpful, knowledgeable staff and qualifi ed sub-contractors to give you trusted advice.

Offering a vast range of beautiful carpets, hard fl ooring, rugs and made-to-measure blinds, they offer a solution whether you’re planning a full-blown renovation, quick room refresh or whole new build.

To learn more, visit the store at 90 Lockyer Avenue - open six days a week - or give the team a call on 9842 1211.

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With years of experience and knowledge under their belt, the team at Powerhouse Architectural Drafting can help take the complexity out of architectural planning this season.

They can lead you through the process, from design and planning stage, through to preparing plans ready for the building permit.

Let in the sunshine this spring and make exciting plans for your new home, renovation, or commercial project.

Give Powerhouse Architectural Drafting a call on 9841 3311.

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Recital RhapsodyOVERLOOKING Princess Royal Harbour, the Sun-day Spring Recital in the Harbourside foyer of the Albany Entertainment Centre will be an exquisite Sunday afternoon of classical music featuring two extraordinary artists.

Violinist Peter Tanfi eld and pianist Shan Deng have combined their skills to bring a world-class perfor-mance to you right here in Albany. Enjoy afternoon tea overlooking the water’s edge from the warmth of the entertainment centre as the sounds of piano and violin fi ll the foyer.

As a soloist and chamber musician, Peter Tanfi eld made fi nalist in the Australian of the Year Awards in 2008 in recognition of his generosity in sharing his inspirational gift for communicating the joy of music making. He has played throughout the world and ap-peared in many major orchestras including the City of London Sinfonia and Scottish Cham-ber Orchestra.

Shan Deng is a well-known pianist whose concert demands have taken her all around the World per-forming in Australia, Asia, America, South Africa and Europe. She has toured overseas as a soloist with the Queensland Philharmonic Orchestra, and has appeared with many of the Australian Symphony Orchestras.

Join them both on Sunday, September 8 at 3pm for an afternoon recital programme including:

• Claude Debussy - Sonata for violin and piano

• Edvard Grieg - Sonata for violin and piano in C minor Op. 35

• Maria Grenfell - “On Jasmine” for violin and piano (Aus-tralian premiere)

• Maurice Ravel - Jeux d’eau for Piano Solo

• Eugene Ysaye - Sonata for violin solo “Ballade” Op. 27/3

• Astor Piazzolla - Three tangos for violin and piano

• Maurice Ravel - Tzigane – Concert rhapsody for violin and piano

Book your tickets at the entertainment centre box offi ce on 9844 5005 or online at albanyentertainment.com.au - adult $32, concession $29 or under 18 $22.