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Coming soon – 16 days of Subi event series

Heritage grants awarded

Issue No. 183 • November 2014

What’s inside› Bulk rubbish collection dates

› 2015 Local History Awards

› Launch of the Recharge Scheme

› Upskill youth development program

The city is bringing a brand new event series to Subiaco this December. Spanning across sixteen days from Friday 5 December to Saturday 20 December, ’16 days of Subi’ is a jam-packed, fun filled program of over forty events, at various locations throughout the Subiaco Town Centre and surrounds.

Special events such as the FIGJAM Food Fest and the Shop til you drop in Subiaco shopping event will delight, while roaming musicians, street performers and public art installations will inject colour and vibrancy into Subiaco streets.

There is plenty for families with children, including the ‘SubiHeroes’ superhero

themed picnic, end of school break-up party, outdoor cinema showing Disney smash hit Frozen, the ‘Unleashed’ skate park event, plus special appearances from Santa.

16 days of Subi aims to increase activity throughout the city, attracting visitors, workers and local residents to spend time in Subiaco, shopping, dining and enjoying all that the city has to offer.

The series will kick off with the Subi Workers Lunch and the launch of the Recharge Scheme in Subiaco on Friday 5 December. For the full calendar of events, head to www.visitsubiaco.com.au

The following properties were recently awarded funding for conservation works through the city’s Heritage Grants Fund:

• 21 chester Street, Subiaco – $2640 for the reconstruction of a sympathetic front fence.

• 8 Kershaw Street, Subiaco – $5000 for the reinstatement of an original front verandah.

• 55 Salibsury Street, Subiaco – $4884 for the reinstatement of original detailing and conservation works to the front façade.

This is the second round of grant funding the city has awarded since introducing the Heritage Grants Fund. The first round of grant funding in March 2014 resulted in noteworthy conservation outcomes, assisting property owners to reveal and enhance the heritage significance of their properties.

The city’s Heritage Grants Fund was set up to provide financial assistance to property owners who are committed to the retention and enhancement of Subiaco’s built heritage. Applicants are

entitled to claim 50 per cent of the total cost of the works, to a maximum of $5000.

Another round of funding will be available in early 2015.

For the latest information about Lords Recreation Centre

visit www.lords.com.au

The winners of the 2014

Photographic Awards have now

been announced. Visit

www.subiaco.wa.gov.au

to view the winning images.

The sunset@subi concerts are back for another amazing year with an incredible line up of musicians and performers starting Sunday 14 December and running every Sunday (excluding 25 January) until 22 February from 5pm to 7pm at various parks within the City of Subiaco.

The season opens with an African Drumming showcase from African Music Circles, which boasts over 100 dances, songs and rhythms. The series will continue with a Christmas Concert presented by A Cappella West. The concert includes a range of Christmas carols and other enjoyable and charming songs, plus a visit from Santa for children young and old. over the remaining eight weekends, enjoy musical stylings from reggae to swing and traditional jazz, to country and tribute bands and 60’s mod covers, before ending the season with the best of British rock with Murphy’s Lore.

Don’t forget to put on your dancing shoes, bring a low chair or picnic blanket and the whole family for a picnic on the lawn, while enjoying fabulous music and the beautiful summer afternoons Perth has to offer.

The city aims to make all of its events accessible to the whole community. If you have any accessibility requirements related to the concert venues, please contact the city on 9237 9222 to discuss.

For the full program, refer to the brochure included with this edition of the Talk about Subi, which is also available at the city’s Administration Centre, Subiaco Library or on the city’s website www.subiaco.wa.gov.au/concerts

The city is pleased to announce a new partnership between artCollectiveWA and the businesses of Subiaco, known as Art and Business.

The Art and Business project benefits both artists and local businesses, with artists needing exposure and interesting sites to explore the display of their work, and businesses needing to create a point of difference in a competitive environment.

Art installations will be popping up all over the city by participating artists from artCollectiveWA, Merrick Belyea, Penny Bovell, Penny Coss, Caspar Fairhall, eveline Kotai, Joanna Lamb, Antony Muir, Sarah elson, Helen Smith and Michelle Theunissen.

An outdoor exhibition curated by Penny Bovell will be in laneways, shop windows and surprising places in the Subiaco Town Centre from Monday 1 December. The temporary works will stay in place until March 2015, while some installations will be more permanent.

The city, along with artCollectiveWA and participating businesses, invite you to the Art and Business art trail launch and walking tour.

› When: Thursday 11 December at 6pm› Where: Meet outside Subiaco Museum, 239 Rokeby Road, Subiaco

RSVP to placemanagement@subiaco.wa.gov.au by 4pm on Tuesday 9 December. For more information, visit www.subiaco.wa.gov.au

Upskill youth development program The city has created a new youth development program for young people who live, work or study in Subiaco called ‘Upskill’.

Upskill offers a range of free monthly workshops for twelve to twenty-five year olds, designed to provide creative opportunities to enhance interests, strengths, confidence and abilities by teaching skills for application in their personal and professional lives.

Upcoming summer workshops include barista skills, goal setting, self defence and a workshop for parents on communicating with teens.

The next workshop is a hands-on first aid course designed to give participants the opportunity to learn basic first aid and CPR skills.

› When: Saturday 29 November from 10am to 2pm› Where: City of Subiaco Administration Centre, 241 Rokeby Road, Subiaco› cost: Free

RSVP to 9237 9216 or email culture@subiaco.wa.gov.au by 5pm on Wednesday 26 November.

For details of other events planned as part of Upskill, visit www.subiaco.wa.gov.au/events or contact the city on 9237 9216.

Art and business launches in the city

sunset@subi 2014/2015 concert series

Joanna Lamb clock radio

What’s on for seniorsFilm club – Phar LapA tale of a legend that still holds a special place in our hearts. Along with the film, guests will enjoy a scrumptious three-course lunch.

› When: Thursday 27 November at 11.45am

› Where: Subiaco Community Centre, 203 Bagot Road, Subiaco

› cost: $13

› rSvP and payment: Thursday 20 November

Seniors out ‘n’ about bus trip – Christmas lights tourTo celebrate the last bus trip for the year, enjoy a delicious two-course meal, followed by a magical Christmas light tour.

› When: Tuesday 2 December from 5pm to 8.30pm

› cost: $35, all inclusive

› rSvP and payment: Tuesday 25 November

Payment is required seven days prior to all events. To RSVP for any of the above events, and to pay, contact the city on 9237 9320 or email adminscc@subiaco.wa.gov.au

Christmas community lunchJoin in the festivities and celebrate with a traditional Christmas feast including all the trimmings. Agelink Theatre Productions will perform a live play for your enjoyment.

› When: Thursday 11 December at 11.45am

› Where: Subiaco Community Centre, 203 Bagot Road, Subiaco

› cost: $13

› rSvP and payment: Thursday 4 December

Film club – QuartetA British comedy/drama directed by Dustin Hoffman, staring Maggie Smith, Billy Connolly and Michael Gambon.

› When: Thursday 18 December at 11.45am

› Where: Subiaco Community Centre, 203 Bagot Road, Subiaco

› cost: $13 includes a three-course lunch and popcorn

› rSvP and payment: Thursday 23 october

2015 Local History Awards – entries openSubiaco has a diverse history that is a unique blend of work, recreation, sport, arts, home, community, business and industry. The 2015 Local History Awards provide an opportunity for people to research a special aspect of this history and share it with the community.

entries may take the form of one, or a combination, of different formats including a research report, personal memoir, interview and drawings or photographs of local places, people and events that tell the story of Subiaco’s past. Submissions are encouraged from all ages across the five categories, with a total prize pool of almost $3000.

entries close on monday 6 April 2015. More information, including the entry form, is available online at www.subiaco.wa.gov.au or pick up a hard copy from the Subiaco Museum, Subiaco Library or the city’s Administration Centre during opening hours.

Help deliver christmas cheerFrom Monday 17 November, libraries in the western suburbs will accept donations of non-perishable food for those in need, instead of payment for late fines this festive season.

All items collected at Subiaco Library, 237 Rokeby Road, Subiaco will be gifted to The Salvation Army.

Donations will be accepted up until midday on Tuesday 23 December. This incentive is applicable to western suburbs libraries’

late fees only. For more information, contact 9237 9300 or library@subiaco.wa.gov.au

International volunteer Day pop-up café and stallThe City of Subiaco invites all community members to find out about volunteering in Subiaco at an International Volunteer Day pop-up café and stall on Friday 5 December.

From 11.30am to 1.30pm, in the Park Street laneway space between the Subiaco Post Office and Brew-ha Café, there will be prizes and freebies up for grabs, including a raffle and free artisan-style ice popsicles.

International volunteer Day is celebrated each year on 5 December. The day was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1985 and celebrates volunteer contributions to economic and social development at local, national and international levels.

In 2010, 6.1 million Australians aged over eighteen years participated in voluntary work in areas such as sport and physical recreation, community welfare, and religious groups, parenting and children and youth.

The city values the contribution volunteers make to the community. Our volunteers help deliver services in a diverse range of areas from Meals on Wheels and youth ambassador programs, to tree planting and walking groups.

For volunteering enquiries contact the city on 9237 9325.

Scoot on down to the recharge Scheme launch The City of Subiaco is the first Western Australian local government to implement the Recharge Scheme, an initiative for electronic mobility devices that is growing nationwide. You are invited to help celebrate at the official launch.

› When: Friday 5 December from 10.30am to 11.30am

› Where: Dôme Café, 26 Rokeby Road, Subiaco

Light refreshments will be provided. Please note this venue is fully accessible to all users of electronic mobility devices.

RSVP to 9237 9320 or adminscc@subiaco.wa.gov.au by 5pm on Wednesday 3 December.

The ‘Recharge Scheme’ is a program where users of electronic mobility devices such as scooters and electronic wheelchairs, have the option of charging their transportation for a short period, to extend the battery life while out and about in the community. Dôme Café is a recognised ‘Recharge Point’ in the City of Subiaco.

For more information about this program, including information on becoming a ‘Recharge Point’, visit www.subiaco.wa.gov.au/rechargescheme or contact the city on 9237 9231.

Be prepared for fire seasonSummer is fast approaching and the hotter temperatures mean an increased risk of fires starting on your property, a neighbouring property or public places such as Kings Park.

To protect your home and garden:• cut long grass and dense scrub• remove leaf litter and twigs from under trees• prune lower tree branches (up to two metres

off the ground) to stop a ground fire spreading into the canopy of trees

• keep roof gutters clear of leaves and bark• remove shrubs and small trees under and

between larger trees.

If you detect fire or smoke, call emergency services on 000.

For more information about protecting your home and family against fire, visit the Department of Fire and emergency Services’ website www.dfes.wa.gov.au

Greening the Subiaco rail reserveThe city has commenced a new project to revegetate a 400 metre section of the Fremantle rail reserve in Subiaco.

The site is currently being prepared by removing annual and woody weeds in the rail reserve adjacent to the dual-use path, between Hamilton Street and Thomas Road, Subiaco. Next winter, the area will be mulched and 1700 local native species planted. The project aims to create an attractive and shady landscape for those travelling through, and provide habitat for local wildlife.

The project complements more than ten years of revegetation works in the Daglish section of the rail reserve, where a total of 25 000 local native species have been planted by community members. The rail reserve is an important regional greenway that connects areas of bushland, wetlands and open space and helps maintain healthy ecological processes.

November/DecemberWhat’s happening in Subi

■ CHILDREN ■ YoutH ■ ALL AGES ■ ADuLtS ■ SENIoRS

■ ■ Mums without mumsTuesdays 18 November, 2 December and 16 December, 10.30am to 12pmBeatty Park Leisure Centre café, 220 Vincent Street, North Perth (temporary venue)Cost: Free. Beatty Park crèche is available for $5 per session and bookings are essential.9237 9317 or culture@subiaco.wa.gov.au

■ Volunteering in Subiaco pop-up stallFind out more about volunteering, plus prizes to be won and free ice-popsicles.Friday 5 December, 11.30am to 1.30pmPark Street laneway, between the post office and Brew-ha Café

■ Recharge Scheme launch eventFriday 5 December, 10.30am to 11.30 amDôme Café, 26 Rokeby Road, SubiacoCost: Free, light refreshments will be providedRSVP to 9237 9320 or adminscc@subiaco.wa.gov.au by 5pm on Wednesday 3 December

■ Subi Workers lunchFriday 5 December, 11.30am to 2pmSubiaco Museum lawn area, 239 Rokeby Road, SubiacoCost: Free, refreshments providedMore information at www.visitsubiaco.com.au

Unleashed skate park eventRegistrations from 11am. BBQ, MC battles and live DJ.Sunday 14 December from 11am to 4pmSubiaco skate park, 430 Rokeby Road, SubiacoCost: Free

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■ Special Christmas storytimeFriday 5 December at 10.30amSubiaco Library, 237 Rokeby Road, SubiacoCost: Free, light refreshments providedBookings are essential. RSVP to9237 9300 or library@subiaco.wa.gov.au

■ outdoor cinema – FrozenSaturday 6 December, doors open 5.30pm, movie starts at sundownNicholson Road reserve, corner of Rokeby and Nicholson roads, SubiacoCost: $5 for children and $10 for adults, with all proceeds going to the Children’s Leukaemia and Cancer Research Foundation.Tickets available for purchase at frozenoutdoors.eventbrite.com.au

■ PitstopHeaps of free stuff and no red rope.Wednesday 10 December, 9pm to 1am32 Rokeby Road, Subiaco (Llama Lane)Free event, no registration required. More information at www.subiaco.wa.gov.au/events

■ Art and Business – Launch event and walking tourThursday 11 December, 6pmMeet outside Subiaco Museum, 239 Rokeby Road, SubiacoCost: Free, light refreshments providedRSVP to placemanagement@subiaco.wa.gov.au by 4pm on Tuesday 9 December

FIGJAM Food FestThursdays 20, 27 November and 4, 11 and 18 December, 5pm to 9pmStation Square, SubiacoMore information at www.visitsubiaco.com.au

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Shop til you drop in SubiacoDiscounts and promotions from your favourite local retailers.Tuesdays 9 and 16 DecemberAt participating retailers throughout Subiaco.More information at www.visitsubiaco.com.au

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■ Baby rhyme timemondays and Wednesdays, 10amSubiaco Library, 237 Rokeby Road, Subiacowww.subiaco.wa.gov.au or 9237 9300

■ sunset@subi – African Music Circles Sunday 14 December from 5pm to 7pmTheatre Gardens, Subiaco Arts Centre, 180 Hamersley Road, SubiacoCost: Free. For more information visit www.subiaco.wa.gov.au/concerts

■ Subiaco Library Christmas celebration An evening of music and Christmas cheer. monday 22 December, 6pmSubiaco Library, 237 Rokeby Road, SubiacoCost: Free, Christmas refreshments provided. RSVP to 9237 9300 or library@subiaco.wa.gov.au

■ Subi active seniors chair yogamondays, 10.30am to 11.30amShenton Park Community Centre, 240 onslow Road, Shenton ParkCost: $5RSVP 9237 9320 or adminscc@subiaco.wa.gov.au

Note: dates displayed are correct as at the time of publication and should be used as a guide only. Please contact the relevant outlet for final confirmation of event dates and times.

Council meetingsSubiaco Council Chambers 241 Rokeby Road, Subiaco WA 6008 The next council meetings are on Tuesdays 25 November, 2 December and 16 December at 5.30pmThe agenda for each council meeting is available on the city’s website at 5pm on the Friday prior to the meeting. The minutes are available at 5pm on the Thursday after the meeting. There is a formal process for members of the public wishing to ask a question or make a statement at a meeting. Please refer to the website or contact the city for further information.

Contact informationAdministration centre: 9237 9222Graffiti Hotline: 1800 441 818

Talk about Subi is produced and published by the City of Subiaco. every care is taken in the production of the newsletter, however the city accepts no liability for the accuracy of any of the information contained in this newsletter. Talk about Subi is printed using vegetable based inks on 100 per cent recycled paper, to comply with internationally recognised standards for environmental Management (Certified ISo 14001).

This publication is available in alternative formats on request.

competition – Peppa Pig Live! Treasure Hunt presented by Life Like Touring

The city, together with The Regal Theatre, is giving you the chance to win one of two double passes to see Peppa Pig Live! Treasure Hunt on Thursday 11 December at 12.30pm.

Join Peppa Pig and her brother George as they set off on a treasure hunt. There are fun and games, problems to solve

and plenty of sing-along songs as Danny Dog, Pedro Pony, Zoe Sevra and Polly Parrot join them for a day packed full of adventure. Treasure Hunt will delight and enchant young Peppa Pig fans.

Visit www.regaltheatre.com.au for further details.

› When: Thursday 11, Friday 12 and Saturday 13 December at various times

› Where: The Regal Theatre, 474 Hay Street, Subiaco

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Please complete the coupon below and send to Talk about Subi, City of Subiaco, PO Box 270, Subiaco WA 6904 or drop it into the entry box at the Administration Centre, 241 Rokeby Road, Subiaco. One entry per household. Entries close at 5pm on Friday 5 December. Terms and conditions apply. Visit www.subiaco.wa.gov.au or contact the city on 9237 9222 for details.

Congratulations to ernest Chua, winner of the first olive tree to be given away as part of the Subiaco Museum’s latest exhibition Founding ‘New Subiaco’: The Benedictine Connection.

You too could be the owner of a new olive tree – visit the Subiaco Museum, 239 Rokeby Road, Subiaco and tell us your thoughts on the new exhibition for your chance to win.

Congratulations to the first winner in the olive tree competition

bulk rubbish collectionThe city’s next bulk rubbish collection is from Monday 1 to Friday 5 December. Rubbish should be placed on the street verge adjacent to your property between Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 November.

The city will remove old furniture, timber, stoves, gas bottles, refrigerators (please remove doors for safety), steel and metal items, electrical and electronic appliances, mattresses and general junk. The city will not remove bricks, builder’s rubble, sands or cement, foodstuffs /household rubbish, motor vehicles or motor vehicle parts, tyres, paint, oil, flammable liquids, asbestos products or other hazardous materials. Residential prunings are not collected with bulk rubbish, however, you can call 9387 0999 to organise collection of household green waste.

Rubbish should be kept clear of your sprinkler system and the footpath, and it is requested that all metal, steel (including gas cylinders), white goods and electrical goods are separated from your general rubbish so they can be recycled. Item should be no longer than 1.5 metres.

Make sure you look out for all future bulk rubbish collection dates in Talk about Subi. For more information, visit www.subiaco.wa.gov.au or contact the city on 9387 0900.