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Boyup Brook

Volume 25

Issue 3

Mar 2017

86 ABEL ST BOYUP BROOK WA 6244 PH 08 9765 1169 FAX 08 9765 1340 EMAIL: [email protected]

INSIDE THIS MONTH

Pg 2 My Inbox / Calendar Pg 3 Festival Not Dampened ctd Pg 3 Bootcamp Performance Pg 4-5 Shire Notes Pg 6-7 About Town Pg 8 Home for Third Ambulance

Pg 9 Surprise for Students Pg 9 BBG History Project Pg 11 WIFE in the New Year Pg 11 St Mary’s Start to Year Pg 12 Toddlers Water Safe Pg 12 ILC at CRC

Pg 13 Fine Display of Art Pg 14-15 CRC Newsletter Pg 17 Young Minds Growing Pg 17 Wilga Endurance Ride Pg 18 Ready to Roar? / UBAS Pg 19 Museum / Garden Club

Pg 19 CoMHAT Update Pg 21 Craft Hut / Playgroup Pg 22 Visitors Centre News Pg 23 Be Still / RFDS Update Pg 23 Church Notices/MOW Pg 25-27 Sport

Flood Didn’t Dampen Festival

With rainfall of between 150 and 180 millimetres falling in the Upper Blackwood catchment over three days in mid-February, it was a waiting game for the Shire and Country Music Club to see just how much water would arrive in Boyup Brook, particularly as the set up for the Country Music Festival was in full swing.

Social media was awash with images of the rising river, and some reports from upstream were of levels higher than the 1982 flood.

River levels were monitored by the Department of Water undertaking forecasting using height markers and devices to measure the water velocity over the width of the stream, both in the Blackwood River and in the rivers that run into the Blackwood upstream. This information was then passed on to the Department of Fire and Emergency Services who reported to the Shire. Actual levels were also monitored via the height markers at the Flax Mill, which report electronically to the Department of Water.

The original forecast was for a rise of 4.75 metres above ‘no flow’ which was revised on February 15 to 5.0 metres above ‘no flow’. The river peaked at 5.1 metres.

With the history of flooding in the Music Park, a decision was made to construct a levee to keep the rising river at bay. 1,560 tonnes of gravel was carted by the Shire to build the bank, utilising five trucks, two loaders (one donated by Croxley) and a roller, with Shire staff and a number of volunteers working overtime to complete the job.

The levee was constructed for two purposes: firstly to protect the Shire’s infrastructure (stage and green room) and secondly in the hope that if the river levels dropped, water would be below the base of the levee and the Festival could still be held in the sound shell.

As the river rose, the wall held, however for safety of the patrons, the event had to be relocated to higher ground. Two new stages were constructed on the hockey oval, and marquees were put up for merchandise and first aid.

The Festival kicked off on Wednesday evening with light-hearted entertainment at the Caravan Park for the early arrivals and also the Opening of the Art Awards. Thursday was a busy day with Gospel singing at St Saviour’s Church, workshops at the schools with ‘Sax and the Single Girl’, a sing-a-long at Playgroup, Bush Poetry at the Tennis Club, bootscooting lessons, busking in the town centre and Bush Poetry writers and performance workshops, plus a programme of events at the Hockey Oval.

Friday came and there was much more relief from the committee. Sharon Winter, Director of Music, said, “My stress levels were as high and as wide as the river at times, but once our decision was made and the contingency plan was in place, it was all smooth sailing from then on.”

Continued on page 3

Above: Holding back the river (photo J. Nield)

Above: Headline act, Lee Kernaghan was a hit (photo J. Nield)

The Boyup Gazette March 2017 pg 2

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

March

1 Fetter Chiropractic @ CRC

2 Playgroup - Playdough Creations

2 Craft Hut AGM

3 World Day of Prayer @ Catholic Parish 10:15am

3-5 Mayanup Camp Draft

4 Cricket - Home Semi Final vs Manjimup

4 BB Mountain Bike Ride

4-5 Tennis - Boyup Brook Open Tournament

7 CWEG meet 2pm @ Anglican rectory

7 Shire Review of Wards submissions due

7 W.I.F.E meeting 8:45am @ Treehouse Coffee Lounge

9 Playgroup - Easel Painting


11 Social Tennis 2pm

13 Girl Guides

13 Cancer & Health Group meeting 10am @ Treehouse

14 Garden Club meeting @ Diane O’Brien’s


15 Free Hearing Clinic - Boyup Brook Pharmacy

15 Independent Living Centre presentation @ CRC 10am

15 Southern Dirt - Farm Finance & Field workshop

15 UBAS AGM 7:30pm @ Dinninup Show Grounds

16 Playgroup - Make Wooden Peg Creation

16 Shire Council meeting @ Boyup Brook Chambers 5pm

16 BB Shire AGM 7pm @ Boyup Brook Council Chambers

16 Netball AGM 7pm @ Boyup Brook Club

17 Storm in a Teacup - Women’s Day @ Rylington Park

17 Wilga Fish and Chip night

18 Wilga Endurance Ride


18 Tennis - Championship Doubles 1pm

20 Gazette Deadline

21 Junior Hockey meeting @ hockey grounds, 5pm

23 Westlink Cover to Cover screening - 12:30pm

23 Playgroup - Outdoor Obstacle Course

24 Provide First Aid Course 8:30-4:30pm - BB Sub Centre


25 Social Tennis


30 Playgroup - Rhyme Time

See page 7 for a list of weekly events

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My Inbox….

Welcome to the March Gazette.

The Country Music Festival is always such a massive event for the community and this year, the amount of water coming down the Blackwood River added a whole other level of pressure. Congratulations to the Shire, Country Music Club and all involved in their efforts to allow the show to go on. There were many activities and groups that required contingency plans to be implemented, and all successfully. The Festival crowds were great and the vibe around town was certainly one of excitement. It will certainly be a Festival to remember.

Once again, the March calendar is full of activities with something for everyone.

One event to note is the Shire’s Annual General Meeting of Electors which will be held on Thursday 16th March 2017 at 7.00pm in Council Chambers.

The long weekend will see an influx of visitors for the Mayanup Campdraft and the annual Open Tennis Tournament and also, best of luck to our cricketers who play in a must-win Semi Final on Saturday.

Cheers, Jodi


With recent rainfall events, now is the time to be on top of FEC’s. To monitor the worm burdens in your sheep:

Tests can be done Tuesday – Friday, in store.

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I’ve lost almost 300 games. 26 times I’ve been trusted to take the games winning shot and missed.

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Bootcamp Results in Performance

Last November, Jesse and I were lucky enough to part of the amazing Country Music Bootcamp programme in Boyup Brook. We spent the weekend working intensively with Country Music performers “Carter & Carter”. During this time we were introduced to insider knowledge of the Music Industry and spent time writing and performing our own original songs. Jesse was the youngest of the group, but fitted in easily amongst the seasoned professionals. During this time, he completed his first original titled “Doing Stuff With Dad”.

The Country Music Festival gave him first opportunity to perform his song in public. He joined Dave and Merelyn Carter and their band on centre stage. Jesse played alongside other members of the Bootcamp and the live band. “Doing Stuff With Dad” was a big hit with audience members clapping and singing along during the chorus. The hour long set also included other originals, “Proud Mary” and a stirring rendition and sing-a-long of “I Am Australian”.

Jesse took the performance in his stride commenting that “Nah, I didn’t feel nervous at all”. The band members were impressed with his ease on the stage and his professionalism and was a credit to him.

Jesse is fortunate enough to be regularly inspired by Mr John Roberts (his music teacher). He attends Boyup Brook DHS who has an extensive Music programme. He hopes to utilise this to further develop his passion for song writing and performing. Keep an eye out for “Amped”, a local band that Jesse plays in for more originals in the future.

Renee Knapp

Festival Not Dampened Continued from page 1

Friday was a busy day with visitors heading out to Harvey Dickson’s Country Music Centre for fun and hilarity by a number of artists. Entertainment carried on throughout the day at different locations and the Music Industry Workshops with Justin Standley and Karin Page were very popular. A big audience filled the Hockey Oval in the evening to watch the W.A. Country Music Awards presented by LiveLighter and announcement of the 2017 winners.

Saturday was jam packed, starting with the Street Carnival, which included markets, buskers, face painting, climbing wall, Sand Wizard, an open 'mic' competition for Bush Poets, and more. The very large contingent of utes and trucks paraded through town to the roar of the very appreciative crowds.

A full twelve hours of entertainment followed at the hockey oval with headline act, Lee Kernaghan, excited to be part of this year’s festival to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Boys from the Bush single and Outback Club Album. Lee was impressed by the strong community spirit and volunteering efforts to make the event happen. “It’s inspiring and makes me proud to be Australian” he said.

Sunday began with the Bush Poet’s breakfast. Once again, national poets Dave Proust and Robyn Sykes kept the large crowd entertained with many happy tears from laughter. Following the poets, many artists performed for the public to relax and enjoy and kept the crowd entertained until 4pm.


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’!

The following meeting dates and times apply for the 2017 year: Held at 5.00pm in the Boyup Brook Chambers 16th March 2017 20th April 2017 18th May 2017 15th June 2017 20th July 2017 17th August 2017 21st September 2017 19th October 2017 16th November 2017 21st December 2017

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.

Annual General Meeting of Electors The Annual General Meeting of Electors of the Shire of Boyup Brook is to be held on Thursday 16th March 2017 at 7.00pm in the Council Chambers Boyup Brook.

The Meeting Agenda order of business is:- Attendance & Apologies Confirmation of Minutes from previous Meeting Receiving Annual Report for the year ended 30th June 2016 General business (Prior notice of issues to be raised to be

given to the Chief Executive Officer in writing by 13th March 2017 to Shire of Boyup Brook, PO Box 2, Boyup Brook WA 6244.)

Copies of the Annual Report 2015/16 are available at the Shire Office.

Alan Lamb Chief Executive Officer

Shire of Boyup Brook Review of Wards and Representation The Shire of Boyup Brook is conducting a review of its wards and representation and invites public participation in the review. Ward boundaries and the number of offices of councilors for each ward will be reviewed against the following factors: • Community interest • Physical and topographic features • Demographic trends • Economic factors • Ratio of councilors to electors in the various wards

An information sheet/discussion paper is available and this may be viewed on the Shire website (www.boyupbrook.wa.gov.au) or obtained from the Shire offices during normal working hours.

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.

Public submissions are invited and must be submitted to the Shire of Boyup Brook at:

Abel Street Boyup Brook WA; or PO Box 2 Boyup Brook 6244; or Fax: (08) 9765 1592; or Email: shire @boyupbrook.wa.gov.au

By 7th March 2017

For further information (and a copy of the information sheet/ discussion paper) please contact Ms Heather Aldridge at the Shire of Boyup Brook on (08) 9765 1200.

Amended Policies Notice is hereby given that the Local Government of the Shire of Boyup Brook agreed at the February 2017 meeting to:

1) Amend the following Policies: No.2 – ‘Subdivisions (Drain and Fill Conditions)’; No.3 – ‘Subdivision and Amalgamation’; No.5 – ‘Bed & Breakfast Accommodation’; No.6 – ‘Farm Chalets’; and

2) Revoke the following Policies: No.9 – ‘Aged Accommodation (Granny Flats) – Special Rural Zone’; and No.10 – ‘Fire’.

Reasons for amending or revoking the Policies include: Inconsistencies with the Shire’s Local Planning Scheme

No.2 and State legislation/policy; and Bringing in-line with current standards. For further information on amended or revoked policies, please contact the Shire of Boyup Brook on ph: 97651200 or email: [email protected]

Boyup Brook Restricted Parking Council is looking at opportunities to improve the turnover of street parking space in order to meet requirements for some short term bays and meet the need for longer term parking. In December 2016, Council resolved to approve recommended parking time arrangements for specific town streets but the resolution was not actioned when it became apparent that the restrictions would not meet the required aim.

Council’s Ranger has conducted a survey of affected businesses to establish the duration their customers generally require parking. Once this is completed and collated a draft plan will be put to Council for review prior to it being put to the community for comment. The aim of the plan will be to achieve some strategically placed short term bays (for takeaway customers etc.) and longer term spaces for other customers who need to park for a longer time. Without preempting the survey results or draft plan, but in order to give a flavor for what

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 [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]


NEW John Deere 1025R

24hp Sub Compact Tractor

with H120 Loader

Office 9765 1305, Greg 0428 932 288, Glen 0437 773 134 & Gino 0458 698 746 Henderson Street, Boyup Brook www.AFGRI.com.au

could result, it may be that there will be some 15 minute bays, that all other timed parking may be say 3 or 4 hours. Also that there will be unrestricted parking, perhaps further away from the premium spaces for customers, to cater for those that require all day parking.

It is planned that the draft plan be put to Council in March or April to allow it to go out to the community for comment by the end of May or June and that restrictions would be put in place by June/July.

Call for Donation Requests Applications are invited from groups/organizations seeking donations/grants/sponsorship from Council funds for the 2017/18 financial year.

Application forms are available at the administration office and on the shire website. Applications close at 4.30pm on 28 April 2017.

Reminder - any groups/organizations that received funding in the last financial year will need to have completed their acquittal for their grant prior to applying for funding this year.

Water Corporation - Showerhead Swap Together with the local Shire Councils, we're offering a free Showerhead Swap program to assist residents to upgrade their old showerheads and reduce their water use.

How to claim your free showerheads To participate, please take your Water Corporation water account and up to two of your old inefficient showerheads to your local Shire to swap them for new water efficient ones.

Things to know before removing your showerhead

Water efficient showerheads are not always suitable for low

pressure, gravity fed (in the roof) and some instantaneous or continuous supply hot water systems. Be sure to check your hot water system is compatible before removing your showerheads.

If you rent your property, the property owner or landlord

must agree to the replacement of the showerheads.

For assistance in removing and installing showerheads, we

recommend you contact a licensed plumber. Search our database of Waterwise Plumbers to find someone in your area.

If you have any queries on the Showerhead Swap program please call us on 08 9423 7117 or email [email protected]

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’!


FOR SALE

FOR LEASE

WANTED

Isa Brown chooks, $10 each Buy ten, get one free 16 months old

Pullets $25 each 22 weeks old All chooks are free range

Contact Maurice 0407 381 114

Free Hearing Session

The Boyup Brook Pharmacy has arranged for Australian Hearing to hold a free hearing session in-store for customers aged 18 years and over. Please call 9765 1066 or come into the store to book a time.

Wednesday, 15th March 2017 10:00am to 1:00pm

Christian Women Encouragement Group

CWEG (Christian Women Encouragement Group) was formed in 2016. We meet monthly, on the first Tuesday, at 2pm at various locations, but most frequently at the Anglican Rectory.

We share our faith, friendship and concerns in multiple ways; Singing - Praying - Exploring the Bible - Meditating - Learning different ways to relate to God and to encourage one another. No set format. Want to know more?.... Come along :-)

Next gathering: Tuesday March 7

This event, being on a monthly basis on a regular day, will from now on appear in the Gazette Community Calendar.

To confirm venue you may contact: Jan Ritson, Claire Kaltenrieder or Shelley Bates; all in your Local Directory.

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 Students, Pensioners, Unemployed: $135

Duration: 1 Day – Friday 24th March Time: 8.30am – 4.30pm

Please email: [email protected] OR phone: 9765 2155 to book your place.

COMMUNITY NOTICES

Seeking volunteers to assist with the preparation and serving for the Gunfire Breakfast 25/04/2017.

Could you please contact Davina Dearden, the secretary of the Boyup Brook RSL Sub-Branch via email at [email protected] or phone 0439 031 909.

World Day of Prayer

The annual World Day of Prayer, on Friday March 3rd at 10:30am, is being hosted by the Catholic Parish this year. The doors of St Mary's Church on Knapp St will be wide open to welcome everyone from 10:15.

Comfortmakers

Comfortmakers will start a new batch of quilts for St Vincent de Paul in March, every Friday from @ 10:00am to @ 3:30pm at the Parish House on the corner of Jayes Rd and Knapp St. The starting time may be postponed to @1:00pm on the 3rd of March, due to the World Day of Prayer. All willing hands welcome; no special skills required.

Just come and meet our friendly sewers. :-)

59-61 Railway Parade Workshop: 33x13x5m Plus Office Block: 16x6m

3 phase power & mains water supply. On large commercial zoned block.

Interested parties call Graham 0429 823 022

HEAL your Lifestyle

8 weeks of simple tips, information and activity to improve your health and wellbeing.

For only $50 you will receive: A one-on-one health consultation

at the beginning and end of the program

8 weeks of group sessions consisting of one hour of exercise and one hour of lifestyle education

A take home manual with tips and advice

Recipes and lots of resources to help you make healthier choices

8 week program commences

Tuesday May 2, from 1 - 3pm

Boyup Brook Town Hall

Phone 9765 1169 to register

“Supported by the

Boyup Brook Medical Service and

Boyup Brook Physiotherapy”

Program facilitated by

Jodi Nield BSc. (Sports Science)




Boyup Brook’s Weekly Events

Monday Association Croquet - 9am Craft Hut - 10am Swim Club (during term) Girl Guides - 3:30pm

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

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

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

Friday Association Croquet - 9am Senior’s Discount Day at IGA Museum Open - 10am-5pm

Saturday Church Services Social Tennis - 2pm Golf Croquet

Sunday Church Services Social Bowls - 1pm

For a more detailed calendar of monthly events, see page 2.

~ Thank You Notices ~ Births ~ ~ Anniversaries ~ Engagements ~

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Email [email protected] or drop in to the CRC.

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The Boyup Gazette Editorial Policy can be viewed at www.boyupbrook.crc.net.au/the-boyup-gazette

COMMUNITY NOTICES

2017 Pumpkin Festival

The Lion’s Giant Pumpkin Festival are inviting stallholders and are also including car boot sales, so bring all your unwanted goods to sell on the day.

Saturday 1st April 2017, Boyup Brook District High School. Gates open at 9am, with a gold coin donation

Stallholders set up by 8am, entries for produce by 10am. The weigh off is at 11am.

Any enquiries please phone Mick 9765 2253

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Upper Blackwood Agricultural Society has it’s AGM on Wednesday March 15th

7:30pm at the Dinninup Show Grounds. We are looking for members and stewards.

Please come along and support your local show. Tom Oversby President

The Annual General Meeting of the Boyup Brook Netball Association will be held at the

Boyup Brook Club, on March 16, at 7pm. All parents of would-be netballers are encouraged to attend to

help elect office-bearers and also help plan the 2017 netball season in Boyup.

Many thanks to all the people who contributed in any way to the success of the Combined Churches Book Stall held on Saturday as part of the Country music Festival. $1461.70 was raised and this will be sent to Zimbabwe where we hope the recipients will be helped in a meaningful way.

This year the specific intent is to assist the local people to grow their own food.

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 in the beautiful grounds of the Anglican Church. This year there was again a fabulous selection of books available so a special thank you to all those who donated so much.

We also thank the members of the Anglican Church who donate their time and the building to store the books safely prior to the sale and then provide all the helpers with a delicious morning tea on the day.

Finally, our sincere thanks to the Country Music Committee for their support of this annual stall.

Iain Parker

THANK YOU

Boyup Brook Cancer & Health Group

We are meeting at the Tree House for coffee & chat at 10am on Monday 13th March

Fran & Sue


Kanik Express Your local courier

Running Monday to Friday. Servicing Boyup Brook, Bridgetown, Bunbury, Donnybrook,

Manjimup, Preston Valley and everything in between.

For same day delivery cut off time is 10.00am.

Perth deliveries are next working day. * Subject to booking time *

For all Kanik deliveries contact

Kane - 0427 400 897 We are also the agent for Toll IPEC in Boyup Brook.

For all Toll IPEC deliveries contact Nicki - 0408 399 946

[email protected]

Speakers:

Sabrina Hahn - Gardening Guru

Tracey Lansdell - Green Tree Naturopathy

Tiny Holly - Auctioneer and Mental Health Advocate

MC - Rhonda Parker WITH THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING SPONSORS

Boyup Brook Farm Supplies - Boyup Brook Post Office

Friday 17 March 2017, 9:30am - 3:00pm

Rylington Park and the Boyup Brook Co-Op invite you to a Women’s Field Day

Tickets - $50

includes morning tea, lunch, glass of wine, market stalls, speakers and goodie bag

Available from: Boyup Brook CRC,

Boyup Brook Co-Op, the Treehouse Café

or phone Erlanda on 9765 3012 or

0429 375 609 or [email protected]

Rylington Park, Boyup Brook-Cranbrook Road

Regional Development Minister, Hon. Terry Redman MLA visited Boyup Brook’s St John Ambulance Sub Centre on February 1 to announce grant funding of $22,550 to assist in funding the expansion of the Centre’s garage as part of the 2017 South-West region's Community Chest Fund. The current garage, which houses two of the ambulances, will be duplicated in size to provide shelter for the third ambulance. Boyup Brook Sub Centre chairperson Angela Hales welcomed the funds and said the expansion will also allow for more storage space for equipment and a changing area for the volunteer officers.

Above: Hon. Terry Redman MLA with representatives from St John Ambulance Sub Centre Boyup Brook, Shire of Boyup Brook and South West Development Commission.

Third Ambulance to Have a Home

The Community Chest Fund provides voluntary organisations, schools and community groups with grants of up to $50,000 to support local projects.

Mr Redman said hundreds of diverse projects and organisations across regional Western Australia had significantly benefited from the fund in recent years.


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9731 1438

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Welcome Surprise for Students

A new, brightly coloured cubby house was a special surprise for the Kindy and Pre-primary students on their first day back at school. The Early Childhood Education Group at the Boyup Brook District High School had spent the last 12 months fundraising towards getting a new cubby house.

We are so fortunate that the Men’s Shed President, Bob Unstead, has supported this project and motivated his men in building this fabulous addition to the Early Childhood Education play area. The ECE would publically like to Thank the ‘Men’s Shed’ for building our cubby house and everyone who has helped fundraise to get our cubby house off the ground!!

BBG History Project

Since its inception in 1990, the Blackwood Basin Group (BBG) has delivered more than 17 million dollars of projects aimed at improving the health of the Blackwood River Basin.

This investment has in turn generated an estimated three times as much value in the form of volunteer hours and in-kind contributions from landholders and other community members.

Due to the nature of Landcare having an ever-changing workforce, much of the knowledge of the projects delivered by the BBG over its history is not readily accessible, but a recent grant from the Western Australian State NRM Office is set to change this.

Funded through Royalties for Regions the grant will help the BBG to digitise the outputs from its historical projects and to make the details of those projects readily available to the public through the group’s website.

So while the BBG staff work to trawl through the groups archives we would also love to hear from you if you, or a previous owner of your property, have undertaken a Landcare project with the assistance of the BBG, particularly between 1990 and 2010.

Cubby house built by Men's shed with the Pre-primary students


Gazette Deadline - 20th of each month

email [email protected] or drop into the CRC.

Please ensure photos have names attached.

Marvellous Start for St Mary’s

St Mary’s students returned to school full of enthusiasm and energy and keen to enjoy the new developments in the school’s outdoor area.

Our St Mary’s P&F worked hard last year to provide the children with four new pieces of play equipment – a climbing web tower, a large basket swing, two new concrete tunnels and a ‘mud kitchen’. The kitchen and tunnels were painted by parents, teachers and children from the Kindy/Pre-Primary class. The school handyman was also assisted by parents to install the tower and the swing.

Retiring P&F President Peter Harvey assisted last year’s graduating class to donate ‘The Arch of St Mary’s’ which marks the entrance to the bike path.

Under the leadership of Mrs Cathryn Voak there are five classes again this year with Mrs Jane Wheeler teaching in Kindy/PP, Mrs Sue Sumner and Mrs Harvey in Year 1, Mrs Barbara Marsh in Year 2/3, Mrs Nicole Reilly and Mrs Sharon Nield in Year 4 and Mr Scott Tweedie and Mrs Sharon Nield in Year 5/6. The Art specialist is Mrs Emma Little, Drama and Music specialist Mrs Rochelle Gear, LOTE specialist Mrs Nicole Reilly, and the PE specialist Mr Scott Tweedie.

Mrs Gemma Hester teaches Science as a specialist subject and also provides support while Miss Deb Corp and Mrs Hayley Cook are educational assistants. Mrs Emma Fortune and Mrs Fleur Mead are the administration officers.

The children are looking forward to enjoying both school and interschool swimming carnivals after two weeks of swimming lessons.

Above: The children enjoying the new equipment

WIFE in the New Year

Local women in farming enterprises are looking forward to another year of learning, sharing and growing together in Boyup Brook WIFE.

Now eight months old, the group has had a successful start, with highlights from 2016 including the annual seminar at Darkan, a perennial pastures info day in Manjimup, and bouncing ideas off each other to learn and share knowledge and experience.

Some key areas of interest discussed during the year were farm safety and OHS, farm mapping, time management and farm management apps.

The group had their first meeting of 2017 in early February, meeting to discuss plans and changes for the year ahead.

Meetings will now take place on the first Tuesday of each month, meeting at 8:45am for a 9am sharp start, at the Treehouse Coffee Lounge unless otherwise stated. Below is a list of dates and some speakers planned in addition to the usual discussion time:

March 7th – an intro to drench resistance April 4th – fire safety and procedures May 2nd

Other guest speakers planned for the year include a basic car mechanics primer, an agronomy session, an Agriwebb software tutorial and a soil sampling and hay production speaker.

Women can also catch up with the WIFE team at the Rylington Park Storm in a Teacup women's day on March 17th.

Boyup Brook WIFE welcomes new members, and non-members are welcome to attend a meeting as a guest to try it out before committing.

Membership costs a total of $50 a year between WIFE Inc and the Boyup branch, plus an additional $5 per meeting attended.

For more information, please email [email protected].



Toddlers Learn Water Safety

Children at the YMCA Boyup Brook Early Learning Centre were visited by a special guest on February 21 to teach them about water safety.

Stephanie Green from the Royal Life Saving Society of WA stopped in Boyup Brook on a South West regional tour, and spoke to the children about the rules to remember around water. She then read a story which was enjoyed by all.

Brochures and information on toddler water safety are available at the CRC.

Above: Steph the Lifesaver reads a water safety story to the children

ILC at the CRC

The Independent Living Centre (ILC) is coming to the Boyup Brook CRC.

The ILC is WA’s only not-for-profit organisation specialising in providing free information and advice on assistive equipment and technology, enabling people to live independently in their own homes (www.ilc.com.au).

They provide advice around many different aids designed to assist with personal care, mobility, recreation and daily activities - including phones and personal alarms, kitchen gadgets, garden tools, back supports, cushions and much more.

If you would like to know more about the range or equipment and technology available through the ILC, come along to this interactive presentation at the CRC from 10:00am to 11:30am on March 15.

The presentation by ILC staff will be conducted by video-link and will also include a virtual tour of the Perth facility. The cost is $3 per person which includes morning tea.

Please contact the CRC on 9765 1169 to register.

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A Fine Display at Art Awards The Boyup Brook Art Awards and Exhibition continues to gather prestige, support and a dedicated following of artists and art lovers. The brainchild of Carolyn Harvey, the Art Awards has, for the past eight years, provided an opportunity for local and regional artists to showcase their talents to a large audience as an added feature of the Boyup Brook Country Music Festival.

Now coordinated by the Boyup Brook Community Resource Centre, the event is supported by a number of local businesses and organisations including the Shire of Boyup Brook and the Country Music Club and has received event funding from the South West Development Commission. A big thanks must also go to the large number of volunteers who gave many hours over the entire week to set up, man and take down the exhibition.

This year, there were increases in numbers all round with nearly 30% more entries than 2016; 40% more artists entering; a 10% rise in attendance figures; and 10% of artwork was sold.

Judge, Carl Altmann was very impressed with the display. With a long list of credentials, Carl provided the Opening Night audience with an insight into some of the pieces and the techniques and skills used to create the artwork.

The Open Prize was awarded, for the second year, to former Boyup Brook resident, Christine Blowfield for her piece ‘Glory’.

Barbara Maumill from Manjimup was a runaway winner in the People’s Choice award, with her stunning painting ‘Moore St, Manjimup’ attracting an overwhelming 20% of the public vote.

Other winners: Works on Canvas / Board - Sponsored by Hampton Partners 1st prize: Barbara Maumill (Moore St, Manjimup) 2nd prize: Su Burghuis-Garde (Birdsong) Highly Commended: Ziggy Grochowski (Autumn in Bridgetown) Highly Commended: Gay Scadden (Forest Fusion) Highly Commended: Delma White (Purple Posy) Highly Commended: Dee Credaro (Spring Undecided)

Works on Paper - Sponsored by Boyup Brook IGA 1st prize: Kellee Merritt (Rust in Pieces) 2nd prize: Lynne Boladeras (Goombaragan Grandeur) Highly Commended: Dee Credaro (Daisy Flames) Highly Commended: Su Burghuis-Garde (Light on the Water)

Mixed Media - Sponsored by Beulah 1st prize: Chris Latham (Songlines – More than Music) 2nd prize: Christine Blowfield (Orchids in Light) Highly Commended: Christine Blowfield (Golden Luck)

Textiles Award - Sponsored by Boyup Brook Farm Supplies 1st prize: Sue White (Blue Bird Lane) 2nd prize: Mary-Anne Brlevich (For Sarah) Highly Commended: Robyn Deans (Bubbles) Highly Commended: Rhonda Bracey (Fractured Protea)

3D Sculptures - Sponsored by Tulips with a Difference 1st prize: Phillip Osterlund (Submarine) 2nd prize: Dennis Wilson (Endangered Species) Highly Commended: Greg Banfield (Jarrtar) Highly Commended: Glenda Osterlund (Flood Watch)

Indigenous Award - Sponsored by Brendon Mead: Elders Winner: 1st prize: Chris Latham (Songlines – More than Music)

Packer’s Prize - Sponsored by P & J Broockmann Winner: Lynn Male (Adventuring)

People’s Choice Award - Sponsored by Jackson’s Drawing Supplies, Bunbury Winner: Barbara Maumill (Moore St, Manjimup)

Early Bird Prize: Cynthia Dix

Many positive comments were received about the exhibition including ““Amazing quality”; “Congratulations”; “Great standard of art”; “Thoroughly enjoyed the exhibition”.


Information, Education & Training for our community

Community Grants Available

Services

State Government

Information

Banking

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 23 Issue 3 March 2017

The CRC is open

Mon to Fri 9:00am - 4.00pm

Bank Agency Mon to Fri

9:30am-3:30pm

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

Community Garden Corner

The Community Garden is producing all sorts of delicious goodies, including potatoes, tomatoes, garlic,

beans, cucumbers, corn and watermelon.

Why not come down to the garden at the back of the CRC and take a look at the efforts of our volunteers. You are also welcome to join in the activities, have a

chat, share ideas or swap some plants.

Volunteers meet each Wednesday from 9am-12pm.

Rural in Reach

Rooms For Hire

The CRC has rooms available to hire for meetings, workshops or training purposes.

Discounted rates for CRC members. Call 9765 1169. The CRC has a display rack full of information brochures and publications from a number State Government departments and agencies including:

WA Seniors Card Discount Directories Enrol to Vote forms

The CRC also has a designated computer to access Government websites for FREE.

Government Services

The Rural in Reach health support service is a private and confidential service available for individuals or groups via videoconferencing, covering a range of health topics. There are also community information sessions held from time to time, advertised on the CRC website, Facebook page, noticeboards and the Doctor’s Surgery.

Please contact the Boyup Brook CRC on 9765 1169 for information, or to arrange an appointment.

The CRC has bags of shredded paper available. Great for worm farms and compost heaps.

Call in to collect a bag today.

FREE Shredded Paper


Community Resource Centre Newsletter March 2017

We thank our Sponsors & Partners

Boyup Brook Community Resource Centre: 86 Abel Street, Boyup Brook

Phone: (08) 9765 1169 Fax: (08)9765 1340 Email: [email protected]

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

Business Partnerships

IPG ADVISORS This Business Life

Do you understand how a Company structure works? Or a Trust? Do you have any knowledge about Self-Managed Superannuation Funds?

There is always someone who can tell you how you should be using these structures, but before you race off to set one up, find out how they work. Could be perfect for you, or totally unsuitable.

Knowledge is crucial.

65 Railway Parade Boyup Brook WA 6244 Ph: 9765 1400

Laughter Yoga

Register now for a Laughter Yoga workshop

to be held at the CRC in the near future (date tba).

CRC Members - $20 Non-members - $25

Phone 9765 1169 or email [email protected]

Coming Up at the CRC

ILC Presentation

The Southern Forests Employment Hub is the place to look for employment in the region. www.southernforestsemploymenthub.com.au

Looking for Work?

The Independent Living Centre (ILC) will be making a presentation via videoconference at the Boyup Brook CRC on March 15, from 10am to 11:30am.

The ILC is WA’s only not-for-profit organisation specialising in providing free information and advice on assistive equipment and technology, enabling people to live independently in their own homes.

For $3 per person, come and enjoy morning tea and find out more about ILC’s assistive equipment.

AusChem Accreditation

AHCCHM303A - Prepare and Apply Chemicals AHCCHM304A - Transport, Handle and Store Chemicals

Tuesday 27th and Wednesday 28th April 2017 8:30am to 4:30pm

Boyup Brook CRC, 86 Abel Street

In this two day course participants will learn about pest management, risk management, labels and MSDS, legislations, environmental safety, application, personal safety and record keeping.

Fees: CRC Members: $340 / ($230 concession) Non-Members: $360 / ($250 concession)

To register and obtain the enrolment package, please contact the CRC on 9765 1169 or email [email protected].

HEAL Lifestyle Modification Program

Thanks to funding from Healthway, the CRC will be conducting an 8 week community HEAL (Healthy

Eating Activity Lifestyle) program from May 2 - June 20

1 hour health information, 1 hour exercise per week plus plenty of take home resources

$50 per person

Phone 9765 1169 or email [email protected] to register and book a pre-program appointment.

Teen HEAL In conjunction with the Boyup Brook District High

School, the CRC will also be delivering the Teen HEAL program to Year 7 students,

with a refresher session for the Year 8 to 10 classes.

Westlink Events

Cover to Cover Thursday, March 23 - 12:30pm

Presented by writingWA, this month our guest will be Sarah Drummond discussing her debut novel, “The Sound" with Meri Fatin. Sarah lives on the south coast of Western Australia and she tells tales of the sea. The Sound is her first novel and it is based on the true story of the Aboriginal women and sealing crews who sailed from Tasmania to WA in the 1820s.

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.

Miniature Garden - Adult Class

Rescheduled to April Let your creativity flow into a secret garden world

$20 CRC member $25 non-member (includes kit)

Please phone 9765 1169 to register


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

10 –12 Bridge Street Boyup Brook WA

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.boyupbrookco-op.com.au

New Season Chemical

Requirements Product supply is

predicted to be TIGHT … PLEASE let us know what you need.

Capsules Talk to us about your options

Dynamax

Maximizers

Extenders

Bell’s Pasture Seed

clover, ryegrass, mixes,

What do you Need?

Mouse Traps Rat Traps Trap Stations Bait Stations Attractants Bait Sonic Repellers

Rodent Pest Control

Refill your bait stations now!!

“PROUDLY MEMBER OWNED”

Refill Cylinders Flavours Bottles In Stock Now

Cleaning Products

Washing Powder Fabric Conditioner

Stain Remover Dishwashing Liquid

All Purpose Cleaners Window Cleaner Toilet Cleaner Hand Soap &

Sanitiser Oven Cleaner

See In Store Display

EID Stick Readers Load Bars Load Cells Indicators

Equine Products

Mitavite XLR8 Hygain Ze-ro Mitavite Athlete Plus Hygain Ice Mitavite Breeda Hygain Balanced Mitavite Gumnuts Hygain Micrbeet Coolstance Copra Maxisoy Equi Jewel Sweetbulk Original

First Aid Supplies, Grooming Products, Dietary Supplements,

http://www.boyupbrookco-op.com.au


at the BOYUP BROOK CRC 86 Abel St

March Dates: Wednesday 1st, 15th & 29th

9am - 1pm

Dr. Michael Fetter BSc DC

Phone: 9765 1169 for an appointment

Young Minds Growing

Lots has been happening at the YMCA Boyup Brook Early Learning Centre on Abel Street, our compost bin has been working hard over the winter and spring months, breaking down all the leaves into mulch, and now that its summer, our gardens are very thankful, filling them up with valuable nutrients. The worms are plentiful, and show just how healthy this new dirt really is. As a result, the strawberries and Logan berry is thriving, and won’t be long before fruit is ready for picking.

Not only are we having fun, but we’re also learning at the same time, understanding the importance of caring for our environment and developing a knowledge of the cycles of gardening; the interdependence between, land, people, plants and animals. That’s what’s great about the YMCA’s Approach to Learning.

The YMCA WA is a community based organisation with over 100 years of experience working with children, young people and families. YMCA WA delivers programs and services to help build happy and healthy communities across WA. YMCA Boyup Brook Early Learning Centre is committed to providing a quality childcare service to meet the individual child’s needs.

For more information please feel free to contact Jimina (Director) at 9765 2229 or visit the website at www.children.ymcawa.org.au.

Above; Rebelle checks the new mulch for earth worms.

2017 Wilga Endurance Ride

18th of March 2017 at the Wilga Hall

Vet Checks: Fri 17th March (pm) – Sat 18th March (am)

This year there is a new track and new distances.

Start Times: 90km – 6.30am Saturday 45km – 7am Saturday 26km – 7.30am Saturday

Entry Fees: 90km - $90 45km - $45 (+ $35 Day membership for non members; Insurance Incl) 27km - $30 (+ $35 Day membership for non members; Insurance Incl)

Postal entries must be in by in by Monday March 13 including a $30 non-refundable deposit. Do not post on Monday as they are unlikely to arrive in time.

Email entries to be in by 8pm on Wednesday March 15 and payment by direct deposit (details below), Please do not direct debit after this time as it may not reach the account in time.

A $10.00 late entry fee applies, and your entry may not be accepted if the vet ratio has been reached.

So please get your entries in as soon as possible.

Email entries & enquiries: [email protected]

Postal entries: Box 9 Wilga 6243

Phone enquiries to: Jim or Lorraine 97661026

Cheques payable to: Wilga Progress Association

Bank payments to: (NEW DETAILS) BSB 633 000 A/C No: 158321844 Please ensure your Name and ride distance is included as the Reference

Facilities: Camping, toilets, canteen, Children should be supervised. BYO yards.

Horse water available but please bring your own drinking water.

No Fires, Leave campsite as you find it, clean and tidy. Manure may be left but must be bagged. Dogs welcome but must be kept on a lead at all times.

http://www.children.ymcawa.org.au



Are You Ready to Roar?

The Lions International, Boyup Brook Branch is seeking new members, with loads of energy and new ideas, for fundraising and helping others in need.

At the moment, Lions Boyup Brook, funds a student and one parent each year to the Sandakan ANZAC Remembrance service in Borneo. The cost is $6,000 of which the Boyup Brook Shire contributes $2,000, which is wonderful.

We supply free of charge or by donation, Home Alarms for residents who live alone, and may need help at any time. These units cost $400 each.

We sponsor a High School Student who may need some help with certain things needed for schooling. That equates to $100 a year for four years.

All Lions Clubs and branches also support those in need. Victims of fires, floods, and any other disasters which can be in any part of the world, and as you the public will be aware, we help them and generally help finds its way back to Australia, when needed. The old saying, "What goes around, comes around".

We meet at the Lions Den in Forrest Street, Boyup Brook, every second and fourth Wednesday of each month. So if you are interested in hearing how it works, you are invited to come along.

Glenda Moroni

Another year has started and some Committee members really know it – they have met at least three times.

The really exciting news is that the combined power and water project has been formalised and work has commenced, getting in early before the season breaks. Dave Rear has trenches already dug and cable laid for the underground sections while Rob Staniforth-Smith has discovered (by accident) that trenching almost anywhere on the grounds brings up old piping from former water systems unknown to current members! We now know why a respected member pleaded to have a plan drawn up of the two systems so mishaps could be avoided – it will be done now.

The Annual General Meeting will be conducted on Wednesday March 15. Please note that all members are entitled to attend and vote at any general meeting of the Society and the committee always welcomes new people and seeks new ideas.

This is particularly important as we approach our Centenary (2018) and ways to celebrate this wonderful milestone need to be collated as early as possible so they can be implemented. Ideally, come to a meeting (third Wednesday of each month, 7.30pm at Dinninup) or talk to a committee member, or put your ideas on paper and post (Box 80).

We really want to make the 2018 Show one to never forget.

UBAS Update


Museum News

The Museum committee have obtained the vacant block at 6 Mitchell Avenue to extend and preserve our ever growing history of Boyup Brook.

There is a need to install a disabled ablution block on the site. The public are being invited to assist in this project by donations to Boyup Brook District Pioneers’ Museum. All donations over $2 are Tax deductable. Your help would be gratefully appreciated.

Donations can be by Direct Deposit: Commonwealth Bank BSB: 066503 Acct Number: 10004909

Or accepted at the museum during open hours:- Wednesday & Thursday 10 am – 3 pm Friday 10 am – 5 pm By appointment phone John 0439651560 Group bookings Phone Vicki 0427322031

The AGM will be held on 10th May 2017 at 3pm and all members of the public are welcome.

If you have some time to spare and would like to become involved with our wonderful museum, please feel free to visit or phone us.

Vicki Roberts / Jan Corker

Garden Club Cuttings

Eight enthusiastic members met for the Annual meeting in the 14th February at the Lion’s Den on Forrest Street.

We decided to keep membership fee at $20 per single or $30 for couples. Audrey Hales is still taking on the President’s tasks for three months as she has three gardens in place for us to visit.

Claire Diggins will take on the Treasurer’s task and Wendy Samwell will write details of each garden we visit for the year. $200.00 has been donated to the Flying Doctors in the past twelve months.

Our first garden to visit will be Diane O’Brien’s lovely garden in 3 Rogers Avenue on March 14.

Audrey Hales: 9765 1818 Wendy Samwell: 9765 1237

CoMHAT Update

What does a Mentally Healthy Community Look Like?

As a group, the Community Mental Health Action Team brainstormed ideas to answer this question. It is far from comprehensive, so if anyone has any other thoughts they wish to share or would like to add to this list, please have a chat with the CoMHAT members: Renee Knapp, Mary-Anne Inglis, Dr Michiel Mel and Jodi Nield

Welcoming to all Supportive Inclusive Proactive & supportive approach to Mental Health Tolerant and accepting Having fun / laughter Shop local Community gatherings Engaged youth Respecting our elders Open discussions about Mental Health Joining in / participating Clear pathways for where to seek help Celebrating success and achievements Schools and community connected Support where it is needed Mental Health a part of sporting

groups


Read the Gazette Online

www.boyupbrook.crc.net.au/the-boyup-gazette Back issues from 2015 and 2016 are also available

Playgroup Pitter Patter

It’s been wonderful to see so many new faces at playgroup this year.

Playgroup is a great way to meet like-minded parents and enjoy some adult conversation whilst allowing your child to develop their physical and social skills through play, so please join us each Thursday from 10am-12pm during school term.

We cater for kids ranging from 0-5 years.

We have many exciting activities planned for March including an outdoor obstacle course, some painting and Rhyme Time with Gaye Ribeau (a perfect activity for our younger members).

2nd March – Playdough Creations 9th March – Easel Painting 16th March – Make a Wooden Peg Creation 23rd March – Outdoor Obstacle Course 30th March – Rhyme Time

Boyup Brook Family Playgroup would like to thank Rylington Park for their continued support in 2017 and we look forward to another exciting excursion to the farm in Term Two.

For questions or enquiries, please contact Leah Windsor (0428 925 324) or Jess Simpson (0437 841 015), or visit our Facebook page for information on our upcoming activities.

Craft Hut

Our BIG news this month is that we are busy with our latest project BOOMERANG BAGS

Boyup Brook Arts and Craft group need your help to make Boyup Brook plastic bag FREE.

If Rwanda can do it so too can Boyup Brook. Rwanda has outlawed plastic bags as have many other countries. It’s the way the world is going.

I hear you old timers saying well that’s what life was like – we wrapped rubbish in old newspaper not plastic bags. Let’s take a step back and show our concern for the environment. It’s our mainstay.

Our local IGA has agreed to allow us to place some homemade cloth bags in the store so that customers can borrow them to take home their shopping instead of using plastic bags.

Plastic bags are finding their way into the oceans and destroying marine wildlife. They can also be consumed by other animals like cattle and dogs and create huge health issues for them leading to death.

We intend making these bags from recycled material (old curtain material or strong fabric that may have been used for upholstery)

If you have any unused/ unwanted material you think may be suitable for us to make into shopping bags then please bring them to our craft hut at 2 Barron Street.

Better still if you would like to become involved in making these bags, contact myself on 0429399739 or Mary-Anne Brlevich as we have a pattern and are going to screen print the logo pocket for the bags soon. Mary- Anne has designed the logo and it’s all ready to go.

Our AGM is coming up so if you wish to join us come along on March 2nd and have some morning tea and a chat.

Margaret Morton (Secretary)


We love Local at the Boyup Brook Visitor Centre

Phone 9765 1444 email: [email protected] Website: www.boyupbrooktourism.com.au

Boyup Brook Tourism Association Inc. Proudly sponsored by the Shire of Boyup Brook

Keep Calm

and

Buy Local

February was certainly a month to remember, with flooding and festivities causing more activity than anticipated!

Congratulations to the Boyup Brook Country Music Club, volunteers and community for rising to the challenge admirably and producing another memorable Country Music Festival.

Thank you also to all the volunteers that helped at the Visitor Centre throughout the busy Festival week .

This month we farewell Anna Schreiner and say a huge thankyou for all the work she has done for the Visitor centre, as Centre Manager. Though her stay was a short one, we feel it was a very positive and productive one. We wish Anna all the best in her new ventures!

Welcome to our new Centre Manager, Lee Hendry, who brings with her fresh ideas and knowledge gained from years working in Front-of-House, Management and Sales at the Herberton Historic Village in Far North Queensland. We are delighted to welcome Lee to our team and look forward to working together to promote our town to tourists and visitors.

Please drop in to the Centre and say “Hi”, and check out our ever changing display of locally made and sourced products...and our history boards.

What's Happening: Mayanup Camp Draft 3-5 March Storm in a Teacup Friday 17 March

March 10am-1pm 1pm-4pm

WED 1 V Atkins V Atkins

THURS 2 W Samwell V Regali

FRI 3 K Grey L Hendry

SAT 4 S Broadhurst S Broadhurst

SUN 5 M Sowry

MON 6 S White J Peaty

TUES 7 N Spooner N Spooner

WED 8 J Chambers V LeeSteere

THURS 9 I Doust I Doust

FRI 10 J Peaty J Peaty

SAT 11 L Hendry L Hendry

SUN 12 M Sowry

MON 13 M Hester J Hales-Pearce


WED 15 C Round B Knapp

THURS 16 N Parker N Parker

FRI 17 V Regali L Hendry

SAT 18 L Jennings L Jennings

SUN 19 M Sowry C Kaltenrieder

MON 20 A Hales K Bleechmore


WED 22 J Peaty R Wright

THURS 23 C Kaltenrieder C Kaltenrieder

FRI 24 K Grey K Grey

SAT 25 E Moir E Moir

SUN 26 M Sowry

MON 27 I Doust I Doust


WED 29 K Grey V Regali

THURS 30 I Doust I Doust

FRI 31 L Hendry L Hendry

April

SAT 1

SUN 2 M Sowry

MON 3 S White J Peaty


WED 5 V Atkins V Atkins

THURS 6 W Samwell V Regali

FRI 7 K Grey L Hendry

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March 1st C Rowe 2nd M Yrayzoz 3rd P Ritikis

6th J Hilder 7th N Jones 8th G Eddy 9th Y Newman 10th L Rear

13th J Chambers 14th C Creek 15th S Rowe 16th M Yrayzoz 17th P Caldwell

20th J Fortune 21st B Treloar 22nd S Rowe 23rd Y Newman 24th L Rear

27th K Huisman 28th C Peterson 29th Y Newman 30th P Ritikis 31st C Kaltenrieder

Be Still and Know….. God

The Secret to Having Joy ‘That My joy may be in you.’ John 15:11

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 Thurs 7pm Ladies Fellowship Wed 9am

First Friday monthly "Kids Club" Years PP-6 Except School holidays

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

RFDS Report

For January and February….

Well what a month we’ve had. Hence being able to bank $14,000 to our very worthy cause.

With grateful thanks to you all and with the Country and Western event held, we were in the midst of lots of visitors around.

Once again many, many thanks for all your support.

Jane & Richard

9765 2151

Jesus said, ‘I have told you this so that My joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.’ The joy Jesus is talking about is unique: ‘My joy.’ And it’s fulfilling in a way that the world’s happiness isn’t: ‘That your joy may be complete.’

Being a faithful follower of Christ’s teachings brings inner joy that’s real and resilient regardless of economic indicators, interest rates, government deficits, and even disease or death. You can’t be happy without being joyful, but you can be joyful without being happy. How’s that possible?

Jesus had previously told His disciples that we enjoy a love which transcends all others—the love of our heavenly Father that’s unconditionally offered and, once accepted, is permanently experienced. Nothing can compare to the love of God. His love isn’t based on looks, personality, wealth, or even moral goodness. It’s offered without any preconditions. And it’s neither fickle nor failing. You can’t do anything to make God love you more, and you can’t do anything to make Him love you less.

Furthermore, divine love doesn’t just give you ‘warm fuzzies’. It’s constantly at work to direct you towards making wise decisions, to protect you from making poor ones, and to correct you when you make bad ones.

God’s love guarantees His acceptance when all others have rejected you, His forgiveness when all others have judged you, and His mercy when all others have condemned you.

When you bask in His love, you experience a wellspring of joy bubbling up in your heart. And since the world didn’t give you this joy—the world can’t take it away.

Submitted by Sandie Blakiston. Taken from The Word for Today, published by Vision Christian Media, written by Bob & Debby Gass. A free introductory copy of this daily devotional may be obtained from Vision Christian Media by phoning 1800 00 777 0, or email [email protected] Online version: https://vision.org.au/the-word-for-today/


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A New Year, a New Team and a New Harcourts Hero Campaign!

One might not be blamed for thinking that with the recent changes at Harcourts Bridgetown that Principal John Ranieri

is gathering his own version of Charlies Angels (or perhaps building a sort of corporate harem!) with an all-female team

now on board.

In addition to the well-established Property Consultants Cathy Willis and Sue Moscarda, new to the team are Rental

Property Manager Brandie Kenna and Marketing Manager & PA Bernadette Johnstone.

Brandie is self-confessed property nut whose real estate career began in the busy Margaret River Region and the past

year has seen her managing an extensive portfolio across the Perth Metro area for a leading Property Management

Company. She is very familiar with the area with her Mum having lived here for over 20 years.

Now a registered Owner/Builder, Brandie also rented for many years so understands the issues and challenges facing

both Landlords and Tenants. When asked why Harcourts, Brandie said she was excited to join a stable, reliable firm

with a long history who have embraced modern technology and utilise the latest real-time reporting systems using iPads

on site to send detailed and accurate reports giving Landlords absolute peace of mind.

Harcourts is a global brand with a strong local focus and 2017 will see the start of the Harcourts Hero campaign. The

quarterly event will see a lucky winner, as voted by the community, pick up $250 worth of Community Vouchers. This

is in keeping with Harcourts long standing advocacy of local business. As Rotarian and Principal John Ranieri

commented “we feel thankful to be so well supported by the community and always want to give back when we can”

Nominations are open now until February 10th and can filled in via Facebook or by picking up a nomination form from

the Harcourts Office, The Cidery or Greenbushes CRC. Get your nominations in and you may be the lucky winner of a

$50 voucher from The Cidery which will be announced at the Prizegiving on Friday March 24th at The Cidery.


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Tennis Tales

A new format for the Handicap Singles and Mixed Doubles event was trialled which involved playing in the Fast 4 format. In theory the matches should have been quicker, however the large number of entries and self-handicapping system meant there were many tiebreaks, and a very full day of tennis.

Lizzie Twigg and Craig Nield defeated Jodi Nield and Eric Biddle in the Handicap Mixed Doubles final. The men’s Handicap Singles winner was Ben Murphy, with Rance Dorrington runner-up. The women’s result is still to be decided with one match to play.

The much-loved Loving Cup was rained out on February 12 and rescheduled to February 25 with John Scolari and Marg Hales taking out the coveted trophy over John Eddy and Carmel Page.

Juniors The skill development of our junior tennis players continues to improve each week under the instruction of South West Zone coach, Andrew Woodward and support by Club volunteers. Even the youngest players are able to engage in a rally with the older players developing skills and match play.

A number of juniors have also been participating in tournaments in the last month including the Busselton Junior Tournament, South West Zone Championships and Bridgetown Junior Classic.

Open Tournament The annual Boyup Brook Open Tournament will be held on March 4 and 5 and this year has attracted excellent participation numbers. We will welcome our regular players, and also many new faces to the event with a large number of juniors coming along for the first time.

With thanks to our generous local sponsors, committed volunteers and support of the Shire to maintain the courts, the event is certain to be another success.

Keep updated with events and activities on the Tennis Club’s website: www.boyupbrooktennis.myclub.org.au or on the Facebook page www.facebook.com/boyupbrooktennis

Hockey Hits

Women’s Hockey The 2017 women’s hockey season gets underway at the end of March and the Boyup Bandits are looking forward to another successful year.

Training will commence at 6pm on Tuesday, March 7 at the hockey oval. All current, former and new players are welcome to come along. Please bring along all playing gear, as well as your running shoes!

Contact Tara on 0418 615 424 for more information.

Juniors Junior hockey will commence in Term 2 with boys and girls welcome to join the Mini (K-PP), Minkey (Yr 1-2) and Junior (Yr 3-10) programs.

Training will be on Thursday afternoons, with junior matches played on Saturday mornings during Term 2 and 3.

There will be a meeting for all junior hockey parents at 5pm on Tuesday, March 21 to discuss the upcoming season and allocate some roles.

Please contact Jodi on 0427 095 533 if you would like further information, or if you are unable to make the meeting.

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Social Badminton

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

Contact Shelley Bates on 9765 1540.

On The Green

January was a fairly quiet month with mostly social bowls on the cooler days.

Australia Day After a very hot Australia Day, Twilight Bowls was held starting at 6pm, on what turned out to be a very pleasant evening. A good field enjoyed social bowls.

ILRR Ladies Fours This event was held on February 1 and 2 in Busselton over two days, and Susanne Connor and Vivienne Lee Steere were selected to go onto the Inter Zone Round Robin Fours to be held in Kellerberrin in early April.

Blackwood League Ladies Championships The Triples and Pairs were played on February 7 and 8 at Manjimup against teams from the other four clubs in our league. Susanne Connor and Rhonda Parker took out the Pairs and will now go onto the Zone Championships to be held in Margaret River in April.

Country Music Festival The Bowling Club ran social bowls on two afternoons for visitors to the town, many of whom have been returning for some years. We welcomed their returns visits.

The remainder of February was busy with the Blackwood League Ladies championship singles and fours being completed. Also the men have championship events coming up.

Netball News

Netball will soon be cranking up again for the 2017 season in Boyup.

The Boyup Brook Netball Association committee is busy preparing for the coming year, and will hold its AGM on March 16, at 7pm at the Boyup Brook Club.

Developing the skills of juniors, aged 5 and above, is the main focus of the association and we urge all those whose child/ren (both girls and boys) may be interested in playing netball this year - to get in touch with any one of our committee members, including Lisa Bleechmore, Nicole Bock, Bek Dewar, Bobby Miller, Jen Staniforth-Smith and Kate Turner, for a chat.

We look forward to another great year of netball in Boyup. We hope we can field a junior team to represent Boyup in the Bridgetown competition again this, despite missing out on doing that last year.

Registration forms will be distributed via schools during March. Should you wish to receive a form via email, please contact Kate Turner at [email protected]



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Boyup Brook won their last home and away fixture to secure second position and earn a home semi final. This will be held on Saturday, March 4th against Manjimup. It's all on the line in a must win situation. A win will see Boyup advance to the Grand Final, a loss will see the end of their season.

The last three games of the season saw Boyup win two games and lose one.

Boyup came up against a strong Bridgetown outfit who demonstrated why they are on top of the ladder. Sent in to bat Boyup never got any substantial partnerships going with Boyup rolled for 95. Tristan and Brendon Mead both made 21 to be the top scorers. In reply, Bridgetown made Boyup's score with only one wicket down and progressed on to make 219.

In the second last home and away game of the season Boyup posted a great win over Manjimup (the side they will play in the semi final). A severely understrength Boyup team bowled Manjimup out for 204 with Jakob Marsh taking three wickets and Ty Bancroft and Daniel Hopkins taking two wickets each. In reply, Tristan Mead smashed the Manjimup attack to all parts of the field in scoring a massive 147 runs as Boyup went on to make 286 and win the match. Brendon Mead and Jakob Marsh scored 22 runs each.

In the last game of the home and away season Boyup was sitting in fourth spot and came up against second place Northcliffe. Boyup batted first and were in all sorts of trouble at

Cricketers Secure Second Spot 7-89. However, with Charlie Miller scoring a club high for him 88 not out and Toby Lloyd 36, they put on a partnership of 126 runs to see Boyup post a very competitive 218. Scott Tweedie, at the top of the order scored 30 runs. Boyup bowled and fielded extremely well to dismiss Northcliffe for an even 100, with wickets shared between Rhien Lloyd (3), Ty Bancroft (2), Jacob Maw (2) and Daniel Hopkins (2).

Such was the closeness on the ladder, Boyup's win saw them jump to second and Northcliffe slide to fourth.

So Boyup will host Manjimup at the Boyup Oval on Saturday, March 4th with kick-off at 12:30pm. The boys would love to see as much Boyup support as possible, even if it is for an hour or so.

The other semi final is between Bridgetown and Northcliffe.


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