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In this Issue VOLUME 24 NO. 05 ISSUE NO. 273 DECEMBER 2014 • WA’s world of dance... • Let’s Go Travelling; HOLIDAY GUIDE TO WA • Have a Go News’ essential Christmas Gift Guide • Grand Activities • Puzzle Pages Competitions/Giveaways Taste Bud Tours Speed Grazing in the Swan Valley Rendezvous’s New Year’s Eve Party Hydrawise Smart WiFi Irrigation Controller TICKETS Camelot Outdoor Cinema Reading Cinema Hopman Cup Disney’s Big Hero 6 BOOK Daughters of Siberia WA's longest running newspaper for the over 45s Visit www.haveagonews.com.au HAGN#074/273 Fitness, fun and friendship - Masters Swimming members Andrea and Trish enjoy the fun in the pool Food for Life by Wendy Holtom Free delivery, Home meal service High quality, great tasting meals Choose from over 65 main meals including soups and desserts and special dietary need menus available. Suitable for: New mothers, recuperating at home, busy professionals, elderly and frail, disabled, desiring independent living, primary carers, looking for convenient meals. 6/26 Kalamunda Road, South Guildford Office phone: 9378 2544 www.homechef.com.au NOW THAT it is warming up and country pools are open for the summer season it is time for keen metro and country swimmers to get back into the water. Masters Swimming WA (MSWA) can provide the ideal next step for adults living in country WA who currently swim laps on a regular basis. If you are keen enough to participate in some of MSWA’s activities, our virtual club, Sandgropers, is a fantastic option. The Sandgropers Club is administered from the MSWA metro ofпѓћce and members receive personal communications from the MSWA Project Coordinator on a regular basis. Some Sandgroper members have taken the opportunity to combine as relay teams for interclub meets which is a major focus for virtual Masters Club members in the eastern states. Members of the Sandgropers Club have: • access to laminated training programs from qualiпѓћed coaches • opportunities to participate in pool meets conducted by MSWA and afпѓћliated clubs throughout the year including the LiveLighter All Club Challenge • opportunities to participate in open water swimming events conducted by afпѓћliated masters clubs and the annual MSWA open water event • opportunity to swim at national and world meets with an emphasis on holiday travel • access to free coaching clinics at regional masters clubs • a chance to enjoy training swims with other masters clubs and their members when visiting the city or regional towns, including Albany, Geraldton, Bunbury, Mandurah, Narrogin and Geraldton • access to Endurance 1000 program which tracks your distance swims • opportunities to win Vorgee gear in the Vorgee Million Metre program. For further information on the Sandgropers Club visit our website www.mswa.asn.au or email Nadine Georgiades via projectcoordinator@mswa. asn.au. As a Sandgropers member you will receive a free Sandgroper swim cap upon joining. Most Masters members swim a few times per week for пѓћtness and health or training for open water swims. But friendship and fun is the major focus for many clubs and members. Most are not keen on competition at all. If you live in the metro area or a regional city and want to пѓћnd out about a club near you, visit www.mswa.asn.au, make contact with the designated club person, пѓћnd out details of when they hold their club sessions and visit for a swim or to check it out. It is even better to go with a friend. For further information on Masters Swimming WA contact me, Wendy Holtom wendy@mswa. asn.au or 9387 4400. As one of WA’s largest radiology providers with over 30 years experience, SKG Radiology can take care of your imaging needs. 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All proceeds go to the chaplaincy of Kent Street Senior High School and Riding for the Disabled. For more information, visit www.burswoodpark. wa.gov.au or phone 9361 4475. $225 - Seniors Discount Price PAY only $25* after Seniors Card Rebate Claim HAGN#064/273 MAUREEN Angus, a Bardi Jawi woman from Ardyaloon (one Arm Point) in the Kimberleys is this year’s Juniper WA Seniors Champion. Minister for Seniors and Volunteering, Tony Simpson said Ms Angus was a tireless advocate for the remote Kimberley town’s older people, founding its пѓћrst community care service. Previously lacking access to vital support services, Ardyaloon’s seniors now receive help with organised care, transport, shopping, domestic duties and paying bills. They attend outings and the centre established by Maureen has become a hub of activity. Presenting Ms Angus with the 2014 Juniper WA Seniors Champion Award, Mr Simpson said her determination had a lasting impact on the small Aboriginal community, beyond the establishment of a care service. “Maureen’s outstanding work has meant the town’s older people no longer have to travel hundreds of kilometres to access care services, which is vital for their health and wellbeing. Most importantly, Maureen’s commitment has ensured that seniors’ voices are heard and they can now contribute to the decisions affecting them,” he said. Ms Angus lives in Ardyaloon, a remote indigenous town in WA’s north-west with a population of 300. As a senior cared for by her family and with regular visits from the Kimberley Aged and Community Services, she thought she was lucky. But she knew other seniors in her community weren’t so fortunate. So, she investigated setting up a support service in the town. Today, the Ardyaloon Community Care Service supports local seniors by helping them with organised care and supporting them with transport, shopping, cleaning and paying bills. The service has helped seniors stay at home rather than moving to residential care in Broome. Maureen’s commitment and passion has helped boost social participation and reduced isolation among seniors in her community. Other 2014 senior’s award winners are: • Val Firmin, 71, from Jurien Bay – Bendigo Bank Community Senior Award Burswood Carols in the Park HAGN#089/273 From left; Rashelle Predovnik, City of Cockburn’s Paul H, Minister Tony Simpson, Cassie Silver, Nic Ellis, J Briers Ellenbrook Seniors, Christine Cullen (representing Val Firmin) Maureen Angus, Jan Fletcher Retired man wanted for gardening and odd jobs Perth Civic Centre and Karrinyup Sports Centre. Enquiries call Valmai on 9401 6743. 3 HAGN#42/273 WA 2014 Seniors Awards showcase WA’s outstanding seniors HAVE-A-GO NEWS No. 273 DECEMBER 2014 HAVE-A-GO NEWS No. 273 DECEMBER 2014 From the editor’s desk EE FR THLY N MO пЂЅ Food & Wine пЂЅ Club News пЂЅ Healthy Living пЂЅ Property & Finance пЂЅ Caravan & Camping пЂЅ Let’s Go Travelling пЂЅ Arts/Reviews пЂЅ Scene Socially Judith Treby Copy & Advertisement Deadline – 20th of the month prior to publication HELLO, Seniors Week 2014 celebrating and honouring those aged 60 and over in our community was held successfully from 9th to 16 November. Have a Go Day is the peak event of the Week and this year we welcomed thousands of people to Burswood Park. The day had something for everyone. Congratula- The Have a Go News JANUARY edition will be published on Friday 12/01/15 Postal Address: Concept Media 137 Edward Street Perth WA 6000 Please address all correspondence to the Editor Email the editor: [email protected] Email the travel/sub editor: [email protected] Email to production: [email protected] Website: www.haveagonews.com.au Rural Press Editor/ Arts Editor Sub/Travel Editor Journalists Colin Barlow Brian French Jon Lewis Karen Majer Denis Martin Mike Roennfeldt Hugh Rogers Contributors Jemma Aldridge Vince Garreffa Wendy Holtom Jayson Mansaray Jeanette Woolerton Admin Graphics Lisa McMahon Suyin Boehm PO Box 1042 West Leederville WA 6901 Tel: (08) 9227 8283 Fax: (08) 9227 8293 Printers Columnists Judith Treby Jennifer Merigan Josephine Allison Frank Smith Brad Elborough Ring PAUL anytime on 0417 974 914 Family History For help call Mike or Lesley 9339 8078 SHARED ACCOMMODATION WANTED Culturally minded, 70 year old widow with a youthful disposition seeking to share accommodation with male/female, prefer western suburbs. PH 9586 9648 or 0414 334 745 Index Jen Merigan Per Judith Treby Laura shows Seniors Minister the ropes 1-15 Early General News and columns Healthy Living Let’s Go Travelling Food & Wine Christmas Gift Guide Great Home & Gardening 38 Great Home & Gardening / Trades & Services 39-40 Property & Finance /Notebook 41-42 Puzzle Pages 43 Grand Activities 44-45 Arts 46 Friend to Friend 47 Scene Socially 17-18 19-30 31-32 33-36 37 Seniors and Volunteering Minister Tony Simpson with Laura Ivey at Have a Go Day, 12 November. AT HAVE a Go Day in Burswood on November 12, Laura Ivey got the chance to show Seniors Minister Tony Simpson the ropes. She demonstrated bell ringing with the mobile belfry, a set of eight bells which serve as a teaching aid for ringers at the Bell Tower, Perth. Ms Ivy, 75, from Menora, has been a volunteer bell ringer for 65 years. She was born into a family of bell ringers – her grandfather, father and brother all rang. She arrived in Western Australia on Christmas Eve 1963, and rang her пѓћrst bell in Perth on Christmas Day. Last year was the 50th anniversary of the пѓћrst time she rang the bells at St George’s Cathedral, Perth. She now rings every day that she can at the Bell Tower, and was there at its opening in 2000. “I love sharing bell ringing with people and the mobile belfry is great because everyone can have a go. Bell ringing is all about good coordination and strength and can be addictive,” she said. So have a go at bell-ringing at the Bell Tower. Letter to the editor: Gentle Gym’s calendar girls HAGN#103/273 Single items or complete collections. PLUS memorabilia throughout the month. If you are looking for a club or group to join or you would like to list one, then check out our comprehensive directory on the Clubs page at the Have a Go News’ website. As Christmas approaches I look forward to having some time off and enjoying the company of family and friends. 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All editorial submissions published in this newspaper remains the property of the publishers and cannot be reproduced without written authority. The editorial views expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the publishers. RECORDS & SHEET MUSIC WANTED and the WA economy is teetering since the end of the heady days of the mining boom. I hope that readers can help and support our local economy. As our advertisers in this paper are local businesses, I ask that you support them, a great way to do this is to utilise our comprehensive Christmas gift guide. If we all spend $100 in local businesses instead of chain stores we can improve our local economy greatly. Don’t forget you can read this paper on line at www. haveagonews.com.au every month and пѓћnd back issues of the last 14 months’ papers. 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HAGN#076/273 4 SENIOR CITIZENS FUNERAL SERVICE Seniors supporting seniors 24 hours all areas (SOUTH) 9209 1393 (NORTH) 9300 9051 HAVE-A-GO NEWS No. 273 DECEMBER 2014 The Mavors - WA’s world famous dance partnership by Adam Penn IN THE third of his series on WA’s ballroom dancing scene, Adam Penn tells the story of a WA couple who met in their teens, became professional ballroom dancers and then embarked on an illustrious dance career in Britain, Canada and the United States, making a big impression on the international dance scene which endures today. ROY and June Mavor were both born in North Fremantle, but did not meet up until they were in their teens. June started her dancing life – like many young girls – studying classical ballet and tap dancing. At 15 she decided to change course and concentrate her efforts on ballroom, taking lessons from Robert and Shel- da Wrightson at the Victoria Hall in Fremantle. She soon became a student staff member, and then started working towards her qualiпѓћcations. While teaching classes at Victoria Hall, June met a young Roy Mavor, who had started ballroom dancing lessons at 18, having previously specialised in tap and Scottish and Irish dance. June was instrumental in creating a partnership between Roy and Patricia Day, who would successfully compete throughout WA and, in 1952, be chosen to represent WA as gold medallists in the National Dance Convention in Melbourne. During this period, Roy graduated as a secondary school teacher, sharing his time between the two пѓћelds. The following year saw Roy an invitation to dance a special performance for the Duchess of Northumberland. Mid 1959 saw the couple return to WA, with a wealth of experience and knowledge. They also received an offer to purchase a studio in Halifax, Novia Scotia in Canada, through a couple they met during their time in Britain. Later that year Roy travelled to Canada to take on the school while June remained in Fremantle with family, awaiting the birth of their пѓћrst child. Roy took up teaching while working towards building the dance school into a going concern. Within six months, he was joined by June and a brand new daughter. Again, Roy decided to leave education and focus on dance. The couple opened a second branch in Dartmouth along with regular travel to nearby towns to teach in local halls. They also continued to present the art of exhibition dance on television throughout Canada and the US. In 1966 Alex Moore invited the couple to represent Canada at the World Ten Dance Championships (Ballroom/Latin) in Germany where they achieved seventh place. On their return to Canada the Mavors were regularly invited to appear in Boston and New York as guest lecturers at the Boston Dance Teachers Association and Dance Educators of America seminars. They taught the international style of dance, to which most Americans – at that time – had very little exposure. The arrival of two more daughters expanded their family. The couple were also busy running two schools and forming two highly successful formation teams in the teenage and adult categories. Later that year the couple decided to relinquish the schools and move to Provo, Utah where Roy concentrated on completing his studies in psychology, attending Brigham Young University, where he was asked to conduct classes in International Ballroom and Latin dance. This eventually led to both Roy and June being employed full-time at the university to implement the ISTD syllabus into the curriculum, employing examiners from Britain to test their candidates. In 1967 their fourth child, a son, arrived but the couple were just as busy, travelling the continent, teaching, demonstrating, examining and lecturing. Roy decided to form students into groups and create formation teams, taking eight couples in the пѓћrst of these teams to Britain to compete at the Blackpool Formation Championships in 1971. The teams took the title to a standing ovation, the пѓћrst Americans to achieve this feat. The teams then competed at the Royal Albert Hall, where again they took the title, after which they were invited to compete at the World Amateur Dance Championships in Berlin’s famous Deutschlandhalle. On their return to the US, the couple were sought after by numerous education establishments to introduce the international syllabus and create a new page in dance history. To this day there are dozens of colleges and universities throughout America who continue to offer the program that Roy and June implemented decades ago. An excerpt from Dance Magazine April-June 1988 reads: “Credit for the introducHAGN#010/273 FEATURING THE $100,000 MUNGRUP STUD SPRINT Mount Barker Wine Producers & Mount Barker Turf Club presents Wine, Racing, Gourmet Food & Music SUNDAY 18 January 2015 12 noon-8pm Frost Park, McDonald Ave, Mount Barker ENTRY: $20 Adults $10 Concession BOOK YOUR RACE DAY LUNCHEON NOW! OLT BEST DRESSED FILLY & COLT KIDS ENTERTAINMENT ENT RESERVE A CORPORATE TENT FOR BOOKINGS PHONE 0447 512 873 or EMAIL [email protected] PROUDLY SPONSORED BY THE SHIRE OF PLANTAGENET tion of competitive ballroom and formation among college teams in the United States is given unqualiпѓћedly to one man, Roy Mavor.” Universities which sought Roy and June’s expertise in the US include Brigham Young, University of Southern California, University of California, Los Angeles, State University of New York. After some years at Brigham Young University, the couple moved their family to Houston, Texas where they became executive consultants to the Fred Astaire Dance Organisation. During this time Roy and June and American dancing identity Joe Bennetti, came up with the idea of a new form of presentation of dance within their many school branches and the Fred Astaire School, the вЂ�showcase or spotlight’ where professionals partnered students in a пѓџoorshow presentation. This concept was taken up by many schools around the world including Arthur Murray in America and Wrightson’s Dance Studios throughout Australia. In 1972 the Mavors were awarded the Carl Alan award for Excellence in Dance. Several years later saw the arrival of their пѓћfth child, a daughter. The couple were invited to represent the US in the Duel Of The Giants in London, a special event staged to pit the top British couple against the best from America. The couple emerged triumphant, the пѓћrst US performers to win. Throughout the 70s, Roy was regularly invited to train formation teams throughout Europe and Asia, along with those in the US, for championships worldwide. He is credited with the production of the internationally renowned Brigham Young Formation Team, which performed in Perth in 2004. Roy also became a stage identity as a sought after compere for dance events and shows in the US and on television beside the likes of Juliet Prowse and Rita Moreno. Following in their parents’ footsteps, the couple’s children have continued to represent the Mavor name nationally and internationally through dance, with one daughter chosen to represent America on numerous occasions. Anyone with historic photos or stories to contribute to Adam Penn’s dance series can contact Adam Penn at [email protected] or mobile 0412 361 917. Back-Up Bra for Relief HAGN#044/273 Roy and June Mavor take on dancing professionally and form a partnership with June. For the next few years, Roy and June became one of WA’s most successful dance couples, following in the footsteps of their teachers and mentors, the Wrightsons. Throughout, Roy was teaching during the day and joining June for dancing in the evening. He then decided to give up school teaching in favour of dance. In 1956 Roy and June married in Fremantle and embarked on an amazingly successful career in dance. Having taken out most of the State titles and numerous National titles in the Ballroom and Exhibition styles, they were chosen as Australia’s representatives for the Star and British Championships in both styles. Placed in the пѓћnals at these events, they decided to remain in England for a while to expand their dancing, delighting in successes throughout Britain at many events and taking the 1958 titles in the Evening Dress and Cabaret events in the British Exhibition Championships. Along with competing, Roy and June were thrilled to be asked to join the Victor Sylvester Show as cabaret performers and were also invited to perform special presentations on Come Dancing. They were also top billing artists at special events at the Blackpool Tower Ballroom. For more than a year they toured through England, Wales and Scotland with the J. Arthur Rank organisation, who owned the Victor Sylvester Show, performing and adjudicating, while also consistently receiving invitations to dance at hotel dinner dances, nightclubs and theatres. Another highlight was 5 The “Bandeau Bra” that promotes better health, posture & appearance. Criss cross back support Eliminates excessive bra strap pressure & helps chronic back pain. Come in and be пѓћtted for your Back-Up Bra. Front fastening SALE STARTS BOXING DAY! 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It didn’t lead to a happy evening at home, and, although this might be regarded as news, I think some pleasant news (including international) could be found to revive spirits! A look at loos – an interesting and amusing article in The West reminded me of an incident that occurred in UK whilst I was in the RAF. Whenever we had a Royal visit to the station we always had a practice beforehand. A young WAAF was delegated as a stand-in for Her Majesty to go through the trial visit including to the loo. A new toilet was always constructed, and in one visit the loo was put close to the broom cupboard. Yes – you guessed it - the young WAAF lost her way with much clattering and banging - poor girl, but at least Her Majesty did not make the same error! Mary and I had the pleasure of going to the ballet last week. It was Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, and what a show. From the sets, costumes, music, acting to the dancing it was absolutely magniпѓћcently breathtaking. It is showing for a few weeks, and if you have the opportunity to go, take it. There is also high quality comedy from the dwarfs and dancing from Dopey. Do you know that lefthanded people make up an estimated 10 per cent of the world population? I am one French’s Forum of them, and a US report found that the earning power of left-handed graduates was 15 per cent greater than that of right-handers. We are supposed to be less able to use tools – (made more for right-handers of course!), but evidence suggests we are more creative and are better at thinking outside the box. (Did I hear you right-handers say вЂ�smug?’). Of course there are many famous left-handed people, including Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Picasso, Bill Gates, Barack Obama, John McEnroe, Rafael Nadal, Queen Victoria, and Prince William and now, it seems Prince George, and of course Brian French. We are now living longer than ever, but as our longevity improves, so we also have to come to terms with a raft of illnesses that old age brings. Osteoporosis comes into this list. This disease causes bones to become brittle and prone to fractures, but there are no outward symptoms and the пѓћrst sign is often when you suffer a fracture. Hips, wrists and the spine are the most likely areas. Bone density scans can help in the diagnosis of osteoporosis, and Mary and I have recently had one. They are so simple to have, and I would recommend all seniors have them. I understand load-bearing exercises and eating food containing calcium and vitamin D assist in avoiding this disease. The best advice I can give is to go to see your own GP who can keep you in trim. I reckon this becomes more important as we get older. Here is a list of some of the things that wind up the Brits or give the biggest пѓћed a food that can cause grief and suffering years after it has been eaten. It’s a wedding cake. I saw a poor old lady fall over today on the ice! At least I presume she was poor, she only had $1.20 in her purse. Did you hear about the fat alcoholic transvestite? All he wanted to do was to eat, drink and be Mary. Old age is when the liver spots show through your gloves. (Phyllis Diller) You know you’re old if they have discontinued your blood type. (Phyllis Diller) All for now folks. Have a lovely Christmas. Keep safe and secure. Brian French bfrench792010@hotmail. com HAGN#073/273 Applications for 2015 Winston Churchill Memorial Trust Fellowships open THE CHURCHILL Fellowships offer funded travel to enable ordinary Australians to make an extraordinary contribution to the fabric of our society and the knowledge of our nation. The Winston Churchill Memorial Trust was established after the death of Sir Winston Churchill in accordance with his пѓћnal wishes. The trust has awarded over 3,900 Fellowships to talented Australians, with more than 400 of these bestowed upon Western Australian residents. The average value of a Fellowship is currently $22,000 and this is to fund a time away of four to eight weeks. “A Churchill Fellowship has given me the opportunity to pursue my passion to really make a difference in the lives of unemployed young Australians,” said 2013 WA Fellow, Jeff Dzodz. Through his Fellowship, Jeff investigated the effectiveness of strategies to tackle youth unemployment in Canada, in order to пѓћnd new ways of approaching the issue here in Australia. Since his Fellowship, Mr Dzodz has promoted his пѓћndings through local employment initiatives and presented them at the National Employment Services Association Conference held in Melbourne earlier this year. HAGN#054/273 Wish you had a new home but love the locality of where you live? headaches of modern life: 1. The laptop/computer freezing 2. Cold calls 3. Being stuck in trafпѓћc 4. Junk mail 5. Waiting on the phone for the doctor 6. Stepping in dog’s droppings 7. When you hold the door open for someone and they don’t say thank you 8. Rude shop assistants 9. Reality TV shows 10. Computer jargon There are plenty of others, but that’s enough to get on with. To пѓћnish with a few more one liners: What’s the difference between Iron Man and Iron Woman? One’s a super hero and the other is an instruction. Doctors have just identi- Do you live on a subdividable block? (If you’re not sure, please give us a call) Can you build a new home at the rear of your block? Stay at Home Seniors can build you a brand new custom designed home on your rear block, and we also purchase your existing home. NO DEPOSIT and NO PAYMENTS required, PLUS you get CASH back at settlement! “Now is the time to apply for a fellowship. It is a perfect opportunity for people wanting to make a contribution to a better life for all Australians, as it enables the pursuit of knowledge and excellence,” Mr Dzodz said. Fellowships are awarded to Australian citizens aged over 18 years who have a passion for their chosen пѓћeld and a need to conduct further research overseas. The research must beneпѓћt Australia and applicants must be prepared to share their knowledge and experience. “I strongly encourage suitable applicants from Western Australia to consider applying for a 2015 Churchill Fellowship,” said Mr Paul Tys, CEO, Winston Churchill Memorial Trust. “A Churchill Fellowship provides you with an opportunity to investigate the best ideas in the world, inspire people, and give back to Australia. “Take that пѓћrst step and apply, don’t feel overwhelmed by the prospect or think you’re not good enough. Few people have this opportunity and I urge you to grab it and make the most of it!” For more information about the Churchill Trust, including the work of Fellows, visit www.churchilltrust.com.au British pensions update - public sector pensions IN THE June 2014 Issue of Have a Go News I wrote that the UK Government were looking at stopping Public Sector Pension Transfers from the UK. This legislation has now been passed. Therefore from April 2015 it will not be possible to transfer your UK government public sector pension pot to your Australian super fund. This will affect anyone who has worked in the NHS, teachers, police, civil servants, armed forces and пѓћre пѓћghters. “I’d like to be part of an informal group” However, local government pensions may still be transferred. This decision doesn’t mean that you will lose your rights to your pension only that you will have to wait until you reach the pension age of the scheme before you can receive any funds from it. If you wish to transfer your public sector pension, you need to act now. British Pensions in Australia are not allowed to act on behalf of these pensioners, but we can put you in touch with the right people to give you professional advice. Under new legislation for occupational pensions you will not be able to transfer more than ВЈ30,000 out of the UK without working with a registered UK pension transfer advisor. Last month I included links to a campaign to abolish the 15 years limit for expats to vote in the UK. The UK Conservative Party have promised to include the abolition of the 15-year rule in their “I’d like to access support in my local community” “I’d like to share experiences with others” Join your local Parkinson’s Support Group Call Stay at Home Seniors’ and ask our friendly team about our simple 6 step process: 1300 669 438 www.over55perth.com T (08) 9346 7373 | www.parkinsonswa.org.au | E [email protected] May 2015 General Election manifesto. This is obviously a ploy to garner more expat votes. I have written to inform them that if they include pensions unfreezing in their manifesto there could be a possible extra 252,000 expat votes from Australia and 552,000 worldwide. Don’t hold your breath. If you would like a copy of the e-mail that I’ve sent to Grant Shapps (Conservative Party Chairman) please contact me and I will e-mail you a copy. On Saturday 8 November David Cameron (UK Prime Minister) announced that thousands of military widows are set to beneпѓћt following the closure of a legal loophole where armed forces widows lost their pension when they remarried or started cohabiting. He continued by saying “I think that wasn’t fair and I’m delighted that because we have a strong economy we can afford to make this change and give justice to these people.” If only they would close the legal loophole and the unfairness that allows them to freeze the UK State Pensions for which we made compulsory contributions. Mr Cameron, please stop this legal unfairness. Anyone who would like to discuss the above further is welcome to contact British Pensions in Australia on 1300 308 353 or Mike Goodall BPiA’s Coordinator in Western Australian on 6364 0859 e-mail:mikecgoodall@btconnect. com HAVE-A-GO NEWS No. 273 DECEMBER 2014 7 Southern Cross Care Volunteer Awards Errol Turner (Southern Cross Care CEO), volunteers Rod Webster, Hanny Kamps, Tony Kamps and John Van Bockxmeer and John Bryant (Southern Cross Care chairman). by Josephine Allison WHEN Tony and Hanny Kamps arrived in WA from the Netherlands 33 years ago, little did they realise that many years of volunteering lay ahead in their new country. Hanny retired soon after settling in Perth while husband Toon (Tony) worked as a toolmaker for a major engineering company until retiring 10 years ago. Since then the couple, both aged 68, have worked tirelessly in the community helping others, especially at Margaret Hubery Village in Rossmoyne where they now live. “We take older people to chapel on a Sunday, help them back to their room or just sit with them and have a chat,” Tony said. “We like older people and enjoy their company.” The energetic couple are skilled at clog dancing, visiting nursing homes monthly, sometimes inviting the more able bodied to do a few steps. They make a striking couple dressed in their Dutch costumes. They also volunteer Have a go at Nordic pole walking BABY boomers commemoration of Elvis Presley’s 80th birthday on 8 January 2015. At: Cannington Bowling Club, George street, Cannington On: Saturday 10 January 2015 from 8pm, to midnight Dance the night away to the fab Flames Guest artist: Elvis impersonator Patrick Entry: $12 pre paid $15 door sales Tickets: Linda: 9354 3899 Wanda: 9354 4063 BYO snacks and nibbles. Food on sale. Drinks at club prices. 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Find out more about the WA Strata Titles Act Reforms at www.landgate.wa.gov.au 6102 5610 or 1300 243 387 GO12 HUGE XMAS SAVINGS up to 30% OFF P hone The BIDET SHOPВ® on HAGN#075/273 With just the push of a button... Remote control Warm water wash Warm air dryer with lots of glitter emphasised the afternoon’s theme of ’You’re a Star,’ while inspiring quotes about the valuable contribution that volunteers make in the community were dotted around. After the formalities, volunteers enjoyed afternoon tea and one lucky person won a hamper in the door prize rafпѓџe, an annual tradition. For dessert, an impressively big cake saying: вЂ�You’re a Star’ was served. Southern Cross Care (WA) Inc’s volunteers are among the 6.1 million Australians who undertake some form of volunteer work annually. The McCrindle National Barometer 2012 shows that volunteering is going strongly. Even in the economic downturn, it shows the value of community spirit. HAGN#063/273 Do you have difficulty going to the toilet? COME AND stroll along Beaufort Street and enjoy a пѓћesta of music, fresh food and a lively street market atmosphere every Monday night from 6pm – 9.30pm. Between 6th and 10th Avenues in Inglewood. 0410 361 272 Board chairman John Bryant then handed out certiпѓћcates to long-serving volunteers. They were:- Tony and Hanny Kamps, Johannes Van Bockxmeer and Rod Webster (retired volunteer), Frank Hempsell, John Stonehouse and Ruby Owttrim. “It is the care and compassion of our volunteers that is at the heart of our organisation,” Mr Turner said. “Whether you volunteer as a bus driver, ofпѓћce assistant, resident visitor, entertainer or kitchen assistant, the work volunteers do directly beneпѓћts the people who use our services.” Mr Bryant told the volunteers they were dedicated and compassionate men and women who deeply cared for the wellbeing of people and for Southern Cross Care. A brightly decorated room Country/rockers social dance Inglewood Night Markets HAGN#051/273 IF YOU want to improve your пѓћtness then try Nordic pole walking. Nordic Walking can be done all year round and anywhere. It combines walking with a simple technique using specially designed poles. The result is a full body workout that strengthens muscles and bones and can burn more calories without a change in perceived exertion or having to walk faster. Nordic Walking consumes up to a 46 per cent more energy for the same time and distance than walking without poles. Some of the beneпѓћts include: • total bodywork out involves 90 per cent of all muscles • burns up to 46 per cent more calories compared to regular walking • takes the weight off your joints and promotes an upright and balanced walking posture • reduces the load on knees and muscle tension on neck and shoulders • simple and easy to learn • пѓћtness for all year round • ideal for exercise either alone or in a group. The Nordic Walking WA group offers a selection of free walks around Perth. From 16 December you can join the Tuesday seniors Nordic walk at Queen’s Gardens in East Perth at 10.30am. On Saturdays the Heart Foundation Nordic walk takes place in Kalamunda commencing at 7am. If you don’t own your own Nordic poles they are available for hire for $5 for each session. If you would like further information, walk times and locations visit www.nordicwalkingwa.com.au or call 0411 551 132. for the Cancer Council, collecting donations at shopping centres. As well as volunteering, the couple enjoy travel. They return to the Netherlands every two years, visiting the south, close to the Belgium border where they once lived. The Kamps were among seven people to receive Southern Cross Care (WA) 2014 Volunteer Awards at Foley Village in Hilton recently. The event was organised to thank volunteers for their time and work over the past year and to recognise volunteers with more than 10 years of service. CEO Errol Turner told the audience of about 80 people that the volunteers had made a big contribution to the lives of residents, clients and staff at Southern Cross Care. LANDGATE 8 HAVE-A-GO NEWS No. 273 DECEMBER 2014 Three wise men Letters to the Editor Submissions may be edited for clarity and space. DEAR Editor For instance there are a couple of walker, with a wheelchair, with a shopEasier public transport for seniors times a day (generally around the start ping trolley (the personal ones). Often The article in the November issue and end of the school day) when the it is not possible. of the Have a Go News about making 889 bus route is not serviced by accesIf a senior has had a stroke and is train travel easier for seniors was very sible buses. at the stage of starting to get out and interesting, informative and relevant to The government makes a big deal about it is no fun standing at a bus stop a certain degree. What is now needed about the free travel times of 9am to with no shelter from the sun and the is an article on making bus travel easier 3.30pm, totally ignoring that seniors wind and rain and with no seating eifor seniors. may be travelling out of those times for ther. As a matter of fact it is no fun even There are dozens of suburbs that are too many reasons to mention them all. if you have not got any disability. serviced purely by buses. In some subIt would be an eye-opener for the So how about a campaign to really urbs there may be only two or three bus politicians and the powers that con- hold the government to account for not services a day and in all of them there trol the bus service to have to get on improving access to bus services? are plenty of times when the buses are a bus that has steps (believe me there not accessible. are plenty of them still in use) with a Margaret Ryan UK pensions paid to British retired in Australia stay frozen MR ABBOTT, please shirtfront David Cameron, says Jim Tilley of British Pensions Australia. While Britain’s Prime Minister was here in Australia for G20, Tony Abbott should have confronted David Cameron about the fact that UK pensions paid to 250,000 British expatriats retired in Australia are frozen at the rate when they пѓћrst reached pension age. British pensions are indexed in many other countries. This selective approach to state pension payments costs Australia’s budget $1 billion annually because many British expats have access to the Australian means tested pension. In the British House of Commons Pension Minister, Steve Webb, said: “The British government is free riding on the welfare states of countries that British citizens are moving to. We are asking other countries taxpayers to support our pensioners.” Mr Cameron said, “fairness is at the heart of everything we do” adding “I’ve a passionate belief in equality for all”. Britain is alone among OECD countries in discriminating between pensioners who retire to different overseas countries. Moreover, this practice is contrary to the Commonwealth Charter. For more information on frozen British pensions, please visit www.bpia.org.au and www.pensionjustice.org or direct enquiries to Mike Goodall on 6364 0859. 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We had a good tram or bus service to most suburbs. If we were lucky we had one car per family. We had no cycle paths, but you could safely ride your bike on the road, or walk to work. If you did not pay your electricity account, the power was cut off. That made you more careful. It was a luxury to have a home telephone and there were no mobile phones. Credit cards were unheard of; home computers were just a dream. The downside was that things were tough, unemployment was high, there were no unemployment beneпѓћts. When your wife had a baby, there was no maternity leave, no baby bonus or child care handout. There were power cuts when the coal miners went on strike. There was no government agency helping you out. We survived; our kids grew up with discipline and knowing the value of life. I am glad I was born to live, in the good old days. Frank Granger Karen Majer by Karen Majer THE THREE Wise Men are one of the most recognisable images of Christian nativity celebrations. The Three Wise Men from the east visited Jesus after his birth, bearing gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. Good old Google could tell me quite a bit about who they may have been and where they may have come from. The phrase from the east is more literally from the rising of the sun and traditionally the view is that they were Babylonians, Persians, or Jews from Yemen, although there are other ideas in different faiths. It is possible that they were kings. However I couldn’t пѓћnd out why they were considered wise! So I thought that this Christmas I would look for my own Three Wise Men and what they might have to say to us at this time of year. Each of my Wise Men has suffered injustice and, each in his own way, has fought for a better world. They have much to say to us about life, loving and giving. My пѓћrst choice is the Tibetan man of peace, the Dalai Lama. He promotes compassion above all else. My favourite of his many inspirational quotes is вЂ�Because we all share this planet earth, we have to learn to live in harmony and peace with each other and with nature. This is not just a dream, but a necessity.’ The next is the great Indian пѓћghter for liberty, Mahatma Gandhi. He strove to practise nonviolence and truth in all situations and advocated that others do the same. His birthdate of 2 October is commemorated world-wide as the International Day of Nonviolence. Gandhi said вЂ�Earth provides enough to satisfy every man’s needs, but not every man’s greed.’ South African leader Nelson Mandela also spent his life пѓћghting for justice. He said вЂ�We must use time crea- To Boundary Island with The Over 55’s Canoe Club by George Gouteff LATE OCTOBER saw the Over 55 Canoe Club travel to Mandurah for one of the high- lights of the paddling calendar, namely the annual Mandurah paddle and luncheon kindly sponsored by Joy and Glenn. 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Our consumer culture puts a lot of emphasis on the material side of Christmas and this can put пѓћnancial strain on families. It can also lead to extravagant waste as plastic toys and other consumer goodies are ripped from their packages and often broken or discarded in short order. For me, generosity of affection and sharing special times is a better way to celebrate. I don’t know whether the author of this quote, American writer Kevin Kruse, is a wise man, but I like his idea that вЂ�Life isn’t about getting and having, it’s about giving and being.’ Best wishes to all Have a Go News readers for a peaceful and happy Christmas and joy in giving and being in the year to come. Bring along your friends! Glenn as tail end Charlie keeping watch. Boundary Island is on the boundary of the inlet and the estuary. Morning tea was taken on the Island before an exciting return paddle before the wind and a following sea. It was a very enjoyable experience to surf the small waves and occasionally bury the bow as the kayak comes off a wave. The пѓћnal leg of the Mandurah paddle was through the quiet waters of the Halls Head canals before adjourning for lunch. Late spring weather can still be very пѓћckle as the club discovered in mid-November. A paddle scheduled for the wide waters at Deep Water Point, Mount Pleasant had to be relocated to Kent Street Weir, Wilson due to wind gusts of up to 35km/h and safety concerns. The Upper Canning River at Kent Street is relatively narrow and protected from strong winds. It’s that time of the year when paddling and socialising seem to be the order of the day. Recently Doug led the пѓџeet from Garratt Road Bridge through the Ascot Canals and back to the bridge in time for a very enjoyable sausage sizzle. Many thanks to Judy and Eric who put in the hard yards and made sure there were plenty of sausages and buns on hand and ready when the paddlers hit the beach. Also thanks to Daphne and Brian for the onions – it’s not a barbecue without onions! Two important 2014 events still remain on the club calendar, the Christmas lunch and the Annual General Meeting. After that it will be hello 2015. If you are interested in trying out with the Over 55 Canoe Club, please make a note that the new members’ days will be in April 2015 at Kent Street Weir. Dates and times will be published in February and March 2015 editions of Have a Go News. To all our readers a merry Christmas and a happy, healthy 2015 from the Over 55 Canoe Club. For further information about the Over 55 Canoe Club telephone Peter on 9409 3813 or visit our web page http:// www.over55canoeclub.org. au/WELCOME.html HAVE-A-GO NEWS No. 273 DECEMBER 2014 Seniors’ Recreation Council’s president’s jottings Hugh Rogers were present, which thrilled many attendees. The volunteers manning the hospitality marquees were kept very busy as participants enjoyed a rest between walking around a wide variety of information stalls and participating in the activities. Thank you to Have a Go News, Channel 7, Radio 6PR 882AM and Phoenix Insurance for sponsoring the hospitality tents. Free major prize draw winners:1st Prize, donated by Crown Perth - $2,000 Crown Perth Experience: Wendy Gerich 2nd Prize, donated by Have a Go News and Kings Tours and Travel - $500 Coles/Myer voucher: Ross Allen 3rd Prize, donated by Telstra Carousel Store – Apple iPad: Arthur Anderson 4th Prize, donated by Radio 6PR 882AM and Karri Valley Resort – Weekend escape package: Coralee Willcocks 5th Prize, donated by Channel 7 Perth – Family pass to RAC Christmas Pageant including VIP function at Government House: Peter Pethick 6th Prize, donated by Sizzler Australia - $200 Gift Card: Rhonda Watts 7th Prize, donated by Event Cinema Innaloo - $200 Gift Card: Ron Rudrum. Thank you to Crown Perth, Have a Go News, Telstra, Radio 6PR 882AM and Karri Valley Resort, Channel 7 Perth, Sizzler Australia and Event Cinema Innaloo for generously supplying the prizes. Thank you to Steve and the Burswood Park team who provide SRCWA every year with a wide range of support in preparing the grounds for Have a Go Day. The coordinating committee began planning the 2015 event the week after Have a Go Day 2014 concluded. It takes a full 12 months of meetings to pull it together. More than 45 volunteers supported this event. Committee members spent three 12-hour days setting up at Burswood Park. Volunteers came from SRCWA, staff from DSR, volunteers and staff from Have a Go News. This year SRCWA also appreciated the assistance of a Green Brigade team from Wooroloo prison who worked with the coordinators to set out tables, chairs, site number etc. and also assisted with pack down at the end of a long day. The SRCWA owes a debt of gratitude to all the volunteers who managed this event and who worked on a myriad of jobs throughout the day. Without so many volunteers Have a Go Day would not happen. A huge thank you to our valued sponsors and supporters who provide the means to make Have a Go Day, a LiveLighter Event a success. Our sponsors are: Burswood Park Board, Lotterywest, Crown Perth, Have a Go News, Department of Local Mark keeps active with the mall walkers at Belmont Forum Government and Communities, Department of Sport and Recreation, Channel 7, Healthway, Radio 6PR, Telstra, Studio TwentySix Photography, Phoenix Insurance Brokers, Curtin Radio 100.1fm, Kings Tours and Travel, Sizzler Australia, Karri Valley Resort, PACE BM, Event Cinema Innaloo and Scarboro Toyota. To view a full range of photos from Have a Go Day visit the SRCWA web site at www.srcwa.asn.au. Make a note in your diaries Have a Go Day 2015, a LiveLighter Event will be held on 11 November at Burswood Park. Seniors Awards 2014 Presentations were held on Saturday 9 November. SRCWA would like to congratulate the following on their Awards:Maureen Angus – Seniors Advocate Award and the Juniper 2014 WA Seniors Champion Award Advertisement On behalf of WA Labor, I wish all WA seniors a very Merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year. Rottnest fans spread the word THE ROTTNEST Voluntary Guides Association (RVGA) is seeking new members to undertake guiding duties on Rottnest Island. We are planning for a large intake of volunteers to complement the existing 230 guides. An information evening will be held at the Dalkeith/Nedlands Bowling Club, Jutland Parade, Dalkeith on Tuesday 9 December commencing at 7.30pm. Come along and get your questions answered by a group of enthusiastic guides. The training course commences in February and involves lectures each Tuesday evening. The course covers topics related to the colonial and military history of Rottnest and all facets of the environment. Several able course presenters will cover a great deal of material. They are supported by an extensive website for information, tour plans and research purposes. New guides will spend two weekends on Rottnest during the 13-week training course. The RVGA has been providing educational tours and information to local, interstate and international visitors as well as school groups for over 30 years. To пѓћnd out more about the RVGA and how to join the association go to the RVGA’s website www.rvga.asn.au or contact the training coordinator Suzanne Hounsome email: [email protected] or phone 9448 8045 Mob: 0432 259 530. Val Firmin – Bendigo Bank Community Senior Award Dr Janet Fletcher – Intergenerational Senior Award City of Cockburn – Age Friendly Communities Local Government Award Seniors Social Space Ellenbrook Seniors Inc. – Age Friendly Organisation Award Deborah Kirwin Media Awards: Rashelle Predovnik – Echo Newspaper - Print Category Cassie Silver – Channel 7 – Broadcast Category Nic Ellis – The West Australian – Photography Category. Hugh Rogers State President Seniors Recreation Council of WA Inc HAGN#100/273 Have a Go Day, 12 November 2014, a LiveLighter Event SENIOR’S Recreation Council WA (SRCWA)’s Have a Go Day was a fantastic success. More than 15,000 people attended. There were 225 exhibitors of which 22 per cent were there for the пѓћrst time. The day included activities, static displays, hospitality marquees, food vendors and was held in the beautiful grounds of Burswood Park. After the Welcome to Country by Mort and Vivianne Hansen, The Hon Tony Simpson MLA, Minister for Local Government and Communities ofпѓћcially opened the event and invited everyone to Have a Go. The ofпѓћcial wel- come was accompanied by the Justin Freind and the WA Police Pipe Band. Master of Ceremonies was Steve Mills from Radio 6PR 882AM. There was a wide range of activities such as bell ringing, West Coast Eagles kicking cube, Telstra Technology Van, SRCWA Exergaming and technology site, archery, canoeing, exercise to music, climbing wall, various forms of dancing and many others. Static displays provided information about clubs and groups, government and senior-speciпѓћc agencies regarding travel and health. All were kept very busy on the day. Entertainment was provided by Bush Poets and Yarn Spinners, Justin Freind, Gary Lynn - Frank Sinatra impersonator, Jim Drysdale Jim sings country, West Coast Chordsmen and the WA Police Pipe Band. All combined to provide wonderful entertainment throughout the day which was enjoyed by many as they sat and relaxed after having a go at the activities. Many Channel 7, Radio 6PR, West Coast Eagles and Curtin 100.1fm personalities 9 Mark McGowan WA Labor Leader Authorised by Mark McGowan, Parliament House, Perth MarkMcGowan.com.au HAGN#091/273 вњґ Wednesday 31 December 2014 EXCLUSIVELY AT EL CABALLO RESORT вњґ the world’s no.1 ABBA EXPERIENCE вњґ вњґ вњґ вњґ вњґ вњґ вњґ вњґ вњґ D PO R TE P U S AL SO AZING M A E H BY T D L O LA G BAND E C E I P 7 вњґ вњґ вњґ TICKETS FROM $79* PER PERSON BOOK NOW 9573 3777 www.elcaballo.com.au CARAVAN PARKING, CAMPING AND SHUTTLE BUSES AVAILABLE HAVE-A-GO NEWS No. 273 DECEMBER 2014 Christmas presents for a stamp collector IT’S ALWAYS pleasing to meet stamp collectors who have rekindled their interest in the hobby after a period of dormancy. For the most part they retained their interest but became inactive for whatever reasons or distractions life may have imposed on them. If you know someone like this, or suspect they have the inclination, then you’ve got their Christmas gift idea licked if you’re stuck for one. Some of you who collected when you were young will remember having a paperback album for stamps of the world which had a page, maybe two, dedicated for stamps of this or that country. You would afпѓћx the stamps to the page using a stamp hinge that you’d lick and stick. Come the 1970s this style of album became less fashionable. You could now buy albums which had plastics strips across the pages behind which you could not only easily insert the stamps but also rearrange them later as you see пѓћt. These albums improved in quality and range as they became more universally accepted. Today you can choose either black or white pages, preferably bound with linen-hinging for strength and laying пѓџat as you leaf through, coupled with double interleaving to protect the stamps. The outer cover of quality albums are usually of textured vinyl resembling leather with gold embossing but real leather covers are also now available for a realistic price. From there it’s a matter of deciding on how many pages are required. Albums range from 16 to 64-page capacity. Make sure that the pages are made of acid-free board with archival-quality plastic strips. In the late 70s through 80s, loose-leaf stock sheet stamp albums became a popular alternative to the пѓћxed-bound albums I’ve just described. While being similar in principle, this style of album allows collectors the пѓџexibility of Would you like to know How to prepare or update your Will? Approximately 50% of Australians die without ever getting around to making a Will. 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Beyond stamp albums there are a variety of albums for пѓћrst day covers, stamp packs and philatelic or numismatic covers (PNCs) but be sure to buy quality albums which nowadays are only available through stamp dealers. If the collector is already set up with a good album then a recent catalogue with the latest market values is always appreciated. And of course you might buy them stamps which no doubt will go down a treat as well. You can still buy packets for a beginner, or for someone more advanced, speciпѓћc stamps or sets to пѓћll gaps, or just stamps you know they’ll enjoy. Speaking of which, I truly hope you will enjoy a joyous Christmas and New Year - all the very best. 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If they’re an avid or budding coin or banknote collector you may be able to rest a little easier - here’s a few suggestions that you can bank on: Collectors who are starting out need an album, while those who are already into it, may well require another for the expanding collection. Starter-outers usually buy a general allpurpose album. These are available for around $30 and house about 250 coins to begin with. If you’re prepared to spend twice as much then there are superb German-made albums that are magniпѓћcently bound and include the highest rated archival-quality storage pages. Extra pages, for whatever size coins, are readily available for any album you may buy. For collectors of Australian coins there is a range of speciпѓћc albums to choose from. Many local collectors begin by searching the huge variety of special edition or commemorative coins you пѓћnd in general circulation. There are albums which sequence and detail the relevant information, like a catalogue, while at the same time storing the coins neatly and safely. There are similar albums for the pre-decimal coins. The beauty of these albums is they accommodate everything and provide the formula by which to collect and encourage collectors to endeavour to пѓћll the gaps. This is stimulating and it is what collecting is all about. There are also individual plastic capsules and cases for singular coins which can be stored in boxes or trays but generally this type of arrangement is more for valuable coins and or for display and presentation purposes. The cost of such a storage system is higher than albums and because it is also less concise space wise, I almost always recommend a quality album in preference to them. Standard banknote albums are also available in the $30 price range, but once again you can пѓћnd more up-market versions which represent excellent value for money when quality, style and пѓћnish are taken into account. The Germanbranded albums are again at the forefront of this category offering luxuriously padded binders, with matching slipcases if you like, and highly-rated archival pages with different size pockets for any size note. Albums come with a range of pages included and extra pages are available for these or whatever album you choose. Catalogues are essential sources of information from which to learn and develop; they also provide market values. For collectors of Australian coins and banknotes there are two specialist editions to choose from in the $35 - $45 price range. You can also buy catalogues for Great Britain, New Zealand and the USA as well as catalogues which cover the whole world; these come in volumes larger than phone books and include every coin ever issued for all countries from A to Z. Each volume covers the world’s coins by century, that is, there is one for the 20th century, 19th etc going back to the 17th century. For around $100+ each they are amazing value for money. Similarly, you can buy catalogues for banknotes of the world that is split in two volumes; all world issues prior to 1961 or those after 1961 to the present day. Be it an album, a catalogue, or, of course, a whole world of coins and banknotes to choose from, such a gift is not only thoughtful but also worthwhile. In any case, I wish you ease and tranquillity in your Christmas shopping and when all is said and done, a relaxing and very merry and happy time with your family and friends. Merry Christmas. VOLUNTEERS WANTED NEW MEMBERS WELCOME! For a free measure and quote call Darryl or Trish with Mickel Smits Mike Smits Phone: 9325 3252 Email: [email protected] Tickets $25 $10 nomination fee annually AWA Dual Purpose Smart Mesh Giving collector’s coins for Christmas Do you have management/leadership skills? Can you volunteer to assist in the running of Scouts WA? We have many fulпѓћlling positions within the organisation, from District Commissioner to Group Support Committee members. We need people who are willing to share their management expertise and assist WA’s oldest and largest youth organisation to continue to provide quality programs and the leaders of the future. Please contact James Maughmer on 9480 4200 HAGN#111/273 • Debris free gutters • No blocked downpipes • Extends the life of your gutters • Prevents vermin and wasps from entering the roof through your gutters • New angled design directs water into your gutters • HDPE Plastic (high density polyethylene) with the highest UV stabiliser that meets Australian Standards • Range of colours to suit your roof • Skilled installers • FREE quotes with Mickel Smits Patsy Durack’s Rose Gardens HAGN#033/273 $$ SAVE DOLLARS $$ buying individual loose pages and adding them into their binder as the collection expands. The pages are available with varying numbers of strips to the page ranging from one to eight so one can fully protect and store different sizes and types of items be they individual stamps, blocks or envelopes. The advantage of loose-leaf is that you can rearrange the collection more readily. Made of archival-quality materials comparable to their пѓћxed-bound counterparts, they’re available either with plastic strips attached to a cardboard backing or in an all-plastic version which is actually cheaper and probably more durable. This is a particular consideration for young collectors who may not be so careful while handling stamps. The ultimate albums for serious collections or collectors aspiring to build one, are what are referred to as вЂ�one-country, illustrated’ stamp albums. These are limited edition productions that appear like a catalogue and album all-in-one. You can buy them for almost every country of the world and of course those produced to house an Australian stamp collection are the most popular here. These albums illustrate every Australian stamp issued, in chronological sequence, with printed text relating to the technical and historical information associated HAGN#036/273 10 The perfect location… for your best years. 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After clear and deliberate discussion, and systematic questioning, the ofпѓћcers decided it was not necessary to deliver the patient to emergency hospital care. They then gave her some assurance and advice on what to be aware of, and what to do should the problem re-occur. The second occasion that I witnessed was a patient experiencing high temperatures, sweating and uncontrollable shaking. Once again the ambulance arrived within minutes, this time with two young male ofпѓћcers. HAGN#029/273 FREE THE YWCA RUNS ENCORE AN 8 WEEK GENTLE EXERCISE PROGRAM The YWCA runs Encore E - an 8 weekk gentle exercise program designed speciпѓћcally for women who have experienced breast cancer at any time in their life. Incorporating gentle exercises, relaxation techniques, information, it is safe, fun and therapeutic. Gentle but effective exercises improve strength, mobility and пѓџexibility whilst the warm water in the hydrotherapy sessions relieve affected muscles. 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The whole ordeal proved to me that, behind the scenes, there is a well trained organisation and a professional mechanism that most of us know very little about, but we can be thankful for and be very proud of it. Following my encounters with St John Ambulance, I recently travelled through a south-west tourist hot spot and good friends offered me a tour through the local ambulance base. This helped to put all of the above into some kind of perspective. Seeing the operational head quarters, the workshops, training rooms, and the garaging of пѓћve вЂ�ever ready’ vehicles, gave me additional respect for both the employed, and volunteer, ofпѓћcers of this organisation. I can only say, if you have a chance to help them in any way please do so – you may need their help one day! Please take good care of your health and may I wish you all a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year. Cheers Denis Martin HAGN#017/273 вњЃ SOCIAL DANCE ADULT CLASSES Mon: BALLROOM - Beginners LATIN - Beginners SALSA - Beginner & Intermediate ADULT ZUMBA 7 - 8pm 8 - 9pm 8pm 7 - 8pm Tue: BALLROOM & LATIN Intermediate Latin Intermediate Ballroom 7 - 8pm 8 - 9pm 8 - 9pm 8 - 9pm $10 7 - 8pm Fri: CEROC (Modern Jive) Beginners Intermediate 7 - 8pm 8 - 9pm NO PARTNER REQUIRED Private Dance Lessons for Bride & Groom CABARET DINNER DANCE ADULT ZUMBA Monday & Thursday 7 - 8pm Molloy was elected to the Perth City Council in 1884 and, in 1888, became the Member for Perth in the Legislative Council. In 1908-09 and again in 191112 he was the Mayor of Perth. He was anxious for a knighthood, and in 1931 was received a papal knight commander of the Order of St Gregory, after which he used the title вЂ�Sir’. The design for the theatre has sometimes been attributed to William Wolf, but was actually designed by the architect J. S. Jackson, and built by D. Gray. It was an astounding theatre, especially for its time. The building featured a sliding roof in the auditorium dome and Tobin air shafts, providing much needed ventilation - a high priority in Perth’s hot climate. This system was also installed in His Majesty’s Theatre when that was built eight years later. Sadly the theatre, after being used as a cinema for many years, closed its doors in 1977 and the ground пѓџoor was converted into retail units. Over 100 years later the ravages of time had left the theatre weathered. In 2006 the faГ§ade of the building underwent a major restoration that recreated the ornamental splendour of years gone by. Another treasured theatre is the majestic Art-Deco Piccadilly Theatre, in Piccadilly Arcade. This movie theatre was opened 10 March 1938 and was built by mining entrepreneur Claude de Bernales. At the time its design reпѓџected the optimism and desire for enjoyment and entertainment that prevailed at the end of the depression. It was пѓћtted out with the most modern features and was the пѓћrst theatre in WA to get air-conditioning. The Piccadilly Theatre was not the largest theatre in Perth, seating only 1,100 people but its decor and amenities drew admiration. The foyers were profusely decorated with red and gold roses, pink gladioli and exquisite vari-coloured dahlias and the ladies boudoir came in for special attention, as did the theatre attendants with their short black dresses and white gloves, one discreetly tucked into the skirt waistband. In 1984 the theatre and arcade underwent a signiпѓћcant refurbishment and consequently won an architectural award from the Royal Australian Institute of Architecture (WA Chapter) in 1986. Sadly the theatre closed in 2013 and its future is still uncertain. CWA ladies inspiration through song 30 JANUARY 8PM till late $10 each BYO General dancing ALL WELCOME! 7 - 8pm Thurs: WEST COAST SWING Theatre Royal PERTH has some stunning theatres; Helpmann, Academy Award winners one or two are still operating and sadly Katharine Hepburn, Vivien Leigh, Sir others are now mere remnants of their John Gielgud, Claudette Colbert, Rex former glory. Harrison and Geoffrey Rush. One of Perth’s most beloved theatres His Majesty’s Theatre is without a is His Majesty’s; Australia’s only re- doubt one of Perth’s most iconic buildmaining working Edwardian Theatre. ings and amongst other purposes, it is Opened on Christmas Eve in 1904, it also home to the Museum of Performwas described on its opening night as ing Arts. Individuals and groups can вЂ�among the пѓћnest of its kind in the Com- visit the museum Monday to Friday and monwealth’. entry is by a gold coin donation. Built during the пѓћrst Gold Rush at a Another of Perth’s heritage theatres cost of ВЈ42,000, the theatre was inпѓџu- is the Theatre Royale which opened enced architecturally by the 19th cen- Easter Monday 1897. The opening tury theatres of England and Europe. was scheduled for two days earlier, but Designed by architect William Wolf for due to the late arrival of the ship S. S. one-time Mayor of Perth and business- Rockton with the actors and scenery on man Thomas G. Molloy, the theatre was board, the opening was delayed until the named after the reigning British mon- Monday. arch – King Edward VII. Located next to London Court, the Privately owned until the 1970s, the Theatre Royale was the пѓћrst purpose Western Australian government bought built theatre in Western Australia. In that the building in 1977 and spent $11 era, the theatre was one of the city’s largmillion refurbishing and restoring the est and most magniпѓћcent buildings. theatre. In 2010/2011 the faГ§ade was Like His Majesty’s, the Theatre Royrestored to the grandeur that you see ale was funded by the notoriously thrifty today. Thomas Molloy. His family migrated Over the years вЂ�The Maj’ has hosted from Toronto to Western Australia in myriads of performances including op- 1862, when his father became one of era, ballet, contemporary dance, musical Perth’s Pensioner Guards, overseeing theatre, Shakespearean drama, vaude- the convicts. When he grew up, Thomas ville and stand-up comedy. Some of the became a successful manager at the Coworld’s best known performers have operative Stores. By 1870 his success graced the stage including; Dame Nellie had enabled him to buy the entire city Melba, Anna Pavlova, Gladys Moncri- block between Murray and Wellington eff, Dame Margot Fonteyn, Sir Robert Streets, for a mere ВЈ900! вњЃ Wed: ROCK вЂ�n’ ROLL Beginners & Intermediate JIVE/SWING Beginners & Intermediate LINDYHOP Beginners & Intermediate Perth’s Heritage Theatres KIDS CLASSES BALLROOM & LATIN Monday & Tuesday From left to right; Leonie Flindell (secretary), Deirdre Russell (choir director - 10 years service), Madeline Suann (branch president), Dorothy Burley and Sarah Kenny. SARAH KENNY, WA State president of the Country Women’s Association, spoke this month of the inspiring women of the CWA choir who kept the spirit of country origins through the enjoyment of singing together. She presented awards of merit and long service to members. There was a special recognition to Dorothy Burley for service and wonderful commitment of 60 years in CWA. Dorothy has been a member of the CWA Applecross/Mt Pleasant choir for 24 years. ZUMBA GOLD (Beginners & Seniors) Thursday 7 - 8pm 4.45pm to 5.45pm BALLROOM BASICS FOR CHILDREN ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM MONDAY 4.15PM NEW TERM STARTS: Monday 12 January 2015 Sat 13 December 6.30pm til late $30 incl 3 course meal, пѓџoor shows and general dancing. Door prize. Need to book tables ASAP. Get Your Groove On! BRING A FRIEND AND RECEIVE ONE FREE LESSON WITH THIS AD! If you enjoy gardening we are looking for gardening volunteers to support our clients who are frail or have a disability. We also have opportunities for volunteers to help out with shopping, outings, activities and home visits. We offer out of pocket reimbursement, training and volunteer events. Please call us for more information on 9318 318 5700 or go to www.volunteertaskforce.org.au HAGN#020/273 Phone Jenny 0413 430 721 1984 Albany Hwy, Maddington (enter off Burwash Place) Telephone for prices. Visit our website at www.jusdance.com.au вњЃ BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL Interested in Volunteering? Open day for postage stamp buffs THE PHILATELIC Society of Western Australia is holding an open day at its headquarters units 18 and 18A Wellington Fair, corner Wellington and Lord Streets, East Perth on Sunday 14 December. Everyone is welcome. Members will be on hand to answer any queries the public may have about stamp collecting. Among the attractions on the day there will be seven tables of members surplus stamps available for purchase, an auction at 2pm with viewing lots from 11am to 1.30pm. Free parking is available in Moore Street. The venue is only a short stroll from McIver train station. Doors will be open from 9am. Free tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided on the day. For further information contact Ross Wood 9294 3356 or Ken Moore 9457 0375. Un ntil l 24 Decembe er Each guest receives this wine pack when you dine for lunch with three or more friends and spend $60 per person.* AVAILABLE MONDAY TO FRIDAY AT Make your festive booking today, call 1800 556 688 or visit crownperth.com.au #crownChristmas *Conditions apply. Valid at participating restaurants 24 November to 24 December inclusive, Monday to Friday lunch only. Minimum of four guests aged 18+ must dine. Not available with any other discount or offer. Gifts distributed by Crown Metropol Perth Licence 6220029587. Subject to availability. 14 HAVE-A-GO NEWS No. 273 DECEMBER 2014 First stages of Fiona Stanley Hospital open by Frank Smith Fiona Stanley Hospital (FSH) HAGN#004/273 THE $2billion Fiona Stanley Hospital (FSH) at Murdoch is opening in four stages. The пѓћrst stage, last month, included transferring rehabilitation patients from Shenton Park campus of Royal Perth Hospital to the new 140 bed State Rehabilitation Service facility to FSH together with necessary services including pathology, pharmacy and medical imaging. The next stage opened on 17 November and included some general medicine and surgery, orthopaedics, anaesthetics and hyperbaric medicine, followed by obstetrics, gynaecology and a pre-term baby unit. The emergency department, together with most other specialities, will open next year on 3 February and пѓћnally the heart and lung transplant services on 23 March 2015. When fully open the 783bed, public hospital will rank among the best in Australia and will include the 140-bed State rehabilitation service, a 30-bed purposebuilt mental health unit and the State burns service. “This massive project is a clear sign of the importance of health in our society, and the latest sign that we have the best health system in Australia,” said Australian Medical Association (WA) president Dr Michael Gannon. “It is appropriate that the project was developed across a number of governments, health ministers, premiers and political parties. The AMA (WA) congratulates all those involved in its vision, design, construction and stafпѓћng. “Generations to come will thank both the current and previous State Government for the commitment they have shown in providing this state-of-the-art medical facility.” Other new hospitals under construction include Midland Public Hospital and a new children’s hospital on the Queen Elizabeth Medical Centre campus in Nedlands. “We are grateful that the importance of world-class health care has been recog- nised by our policy makers, and now we can proudly say that we have one of the best tertiary hospitals in the entire Southern Hemisphere. “However, the hard work starts now – the actual roll out and running of an incredibly complicated piece of infrastructure. “The AMA (WA) is working with the Health Department to ensure appropriate design and staffing decisions are made,” Dr Gannon said. In addition to staff, hospitals need a large number of volunteers. The Fiona Stanley Hospital Volunteer Program (FSHVP) has been developed in line with the hospital’s guiding principle of being patient-centred. The FSHVP will support the mission of WA Health while beneпѓћtting the local community and providing a meaningful and fulпѓћlling role for volunteers. Volunteers will provide a suite of services to both patients and visitors, to enhance their stay in the hospital and assist patients in their recovery. Over 230 community members volunteered to participate in the FSHVP in May 2014. The hospital will be seeking more volunteers this year. The emergency department will not be opening until February 2015. For emergency medical attention before 7am on 3 February 2015, continue to visit your current hospital offering emergency services. Spicing up Seniors Week Stairlifts for straight and curved stairs, indoors and outdoors, throughout WA. Emprise Stairlifts Call on 1300 507 217 www.EmpriseStairlifts.com.au Mobility solutions for all life’s seasons Janine Freeman, Local Member for Mirrabooka, and Elizabeth Colangelo, manager of Carer Support Services at Ishar with an Aboriginal performer who entertained the local senior community at Mirrabooka Square MIRRABOOKA Square and Ishar Multicultural Women’s Healthcare joined forces to bring seniors from all walks of life together, in celebration of a very multicultural Seniors Week. Persian, Iraqi, Indian, Aboriginal and European women, who have participated in the Ishar program, cooked up a storm on 11 November for 70 seniors from the extended Mirrabooka community. With more than 50 different nationalities represented in the Mirrabooka postcode, the area is one of the most multicultural in Australia. Seniors from the Mirrabooka community enjoyed a luncheon prepared in celebration of the unique heritage and cuisine of women from around the world. The event connected seniors who would seldom have the opportunity to enjoy each other’s company or cultures. “We are very pleased to help to support Ishar’s wonderful work with women, and drive cohesion within the Mirrabooka community,” said Teagan Csepany, marketing manager of Mirrabooka Square. Ishar Multicultural Women’s Health Centre Inc. encourages the health and wellbeing of women of all ages and from all cultural backgrounds. Since its beginning in 1992, the Centre has adopted a working style that focuses on the healing of lifestyle related problems and the promotion of independence for women, particularly those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. “We are thrilled to partner with Mirrabooka Square to offer a memorable, fun and unique experience to the senior community – particularly those who will beneпѓћt greatly from meeting new people and sharing their experiences and culture,” said Elizabeth Colangelo, manager of Carer Support Services at Ishar. The luncheon kicked off Mirrabooka Square’s вЂ�Home Made At Your Square’ festivities which encourages the community to enjoy free cooking classes with world class chef, Brendan Murphy, to celebrate food from every corner of the globe. Cooking classes will be held each month. A vision for your future When you purchase any home вЂ�off the plan’ there is always a nagging worry that what is happening around your new home might not work out as well as you expected. Now we have changed all that with National Lifestyle Villages’ вЂ�Masterplanned Streets’. We are turning the vision into reality by masterplanning, designing and building entire streets so you can picture the streetscape before you buy. You can see how this unique new concept works at Ellendale Way in our flagship community, Tuart Lakes in Rockingham. Here we have chosen home designs, aspects, orientation and colour schemes that blend well and are sympathetic to the beautiful natural environment we have enhanced and nurtured in this Village. Some will enjoy scenic vistas from their front verandahs or alfresco areas. Bell Lane is also earmarked to become a Masterplanned Street at Tuart Lakes. HAVE-A-GO NEWS No. 273 DECEMBER 2014 15 Making Duyfken’s traditional sails is no easy task WE’D LIKE you to meet Peter Ripley (pictured left), the lead sail-maker for Duyfken – and one of the few remaining craftsmen in the world who can build traditional sails for square-rigged sailing ships. It was much by chance that Pete entered the пѓћeld of traditional sail making. Totally bored by an ofпѓћce job in his late teens, he found himself in the UK, learning the trade of traditional sail making at the James Laurence loft in Essex. With many more tall ships in Europe the demand for skilled sail makers who could both machine and hand sew was high, and so there was opportunity a plenty – and some good dollars to be made. Having grown his expertise in this пѓћeld it wasn’t long before the call went out from Australia for Pete to return and assist in the building of sails for the replica of Cook’s ship, Endeavour. Having completed 15 sails for Endeavour, Pete was soon in hot demand with a 21-sail order being placed for the restored James Craig, a three-masted, iron-hulled barque. In just a few short years Pete had become the go-to sail maker for those ship owners requiring traditional sails. With Duyfken under construction in the late 90s, Pete was commissioned to put together the required sail wardrobe. To maintain the authen- Personal safety devices rebate Letter to the editor DEAR team, The past two years since the Duyfken returned from the eastern states have been hard work. We had to completely rebuild the public proпѓћle and our volunteer base as the ship had not been based in WA for six years. A large part of the success of our volunteer recruitment program I put down to the fantastic support we have had from Have a Go News. On behalf of the board and indeed the whole ship’s company, I want to thank you for that support which has made such a difference. The fact that our wonderful captain, Robin Chester, who has made and continues to make such a contribution to the ship, пѓћrst heard of our need through your paper is testament in itself to the success of the exposure you have provided for us. I hope our relationship continues to пѓџourish because although we are now in good order we can always use more volunteers, especially the calibre of people who come to us through Have a Go News. Yours Aye John Longley AM CitWA Chair, Duyfken Foundation THIS YEAR, Western Australia became the second Australian state, after South Australia, to offer a rebate on Personal Safety Devices (PSD), commonly known as an alert pendant. WA Seniors Card holders can apply for a $200 rebate when purchasing an alert pendant. However this generous rebate is only open until the end of December. PSDs are generally worn on a lanyard. They are designed to contact family, friends or emergency services at the push of a button. Until now, the only models available were ones that worked within the range of a cordless phone. If you want a pendant that can be used anywhere, whether in the back garden, down the street or even interstate, there is now a range of Mobile Alertв„ў pendants to choose from. They work with a SIM card, sharing the same network as a mobile phone, offering 2-way communication with your emergency contacts. There are no monitoring fees. Mobile Alerts also have GPS capabilities. This means that family members can see a map of your location on their mobile phone. This also gives your family peace of mind should you fall or lose consciousness while away from home or if you suffer from dementia. Fall detection is a newly developing technology. If you do fall, the PSD detects this and automatically sends a text message to your contacts telling them that you have fallen and where you are. It generates a sequence of phone calls until it receives a response. Falls are unfortunately commonplace as we get older and can cause signiпѓћcant injuries. Many seniors are unable to reach a phone to call for help after a fall and have to remain on the пѓџoor for hours until someone discovers them. For those who live alone, a safety alert device is like personal insurance. It is a necessary expense, just like car insurance. We hope we never need it, just as we hope we never have to claim on our auto insurance. For details ph 6336 9448 or visit www.mobile-alert.com.au RO A D Tuart Lakes Lifestyle Village, 831 Mandurah Rd, Baldivis Call 9523 5000 [email protected] nlv.com.au/ellendale Image shown is indicative of Bell Lane вЂ�Masterplanned Street’ and is subject to change. *Prices correct at time of printing and subject to change. CM•NLV1782 FIFTY MUNDIJONG RD LANE BALDIVIS ROAD High demand is anticipated for these homes, so call now to organise a personal Village tour or visit nlv.com.au/ellendale to select your new home today. KEROSENE ANA FWY LIFESTYLE HOMES IN ELLENDALE WAY START AT $334,000* To Perth Lake Cooloongup KWIN Managing director, John Wood, says; “Only the most popular home designs, those that focus on seamless indoor/outdoor entertaining, spacious flowing living spaces and sustainable design, have been chosen for this new approach. Not only can you see what you’re getting, you can also see what your neighbours are getting!” KWIN ANA FWY today MANDURA H ROAD you can see ticity of this replica, the chosen fabric for the sails was пѓџax, a natural пѓћbre that was used extensively on 16th century sailing ships. As with much of the work associated with the building of Duyfken, hand skills were the order of the day…and so it was with the art of sail making. The building of square-rigged sails has all the panels running vertically so that when underway the load from the wind goes on to the sails panels rather than the more vulnerable stitching. Much of this stitching must be done by hand. Once the panels are complete a length of rope, known as the bolt rope is then hand sewn round the outer edges of each of the sails, providing further strength to the sails when пѓћlled with wind. Duyfken’s sail wardrobe consists of a mizzen, a mainsail, a main topsail, a fore-course, a fore-top, and a spritzil – and when all the sails are up and the wind is around 20 knots, Duyfken can hit speeds of 8-10 knots – quite remarkable for a ship of 100 tonnes. To experience Pete’s workmanship you’re invited to sail aboard Duyfken on the Swan River during January 2015. What a great Christmas gift idea. Just visit www.duyfken.com/sailing. 16 HAVE-A-GO NEWS No. 273 DECEMBER 2014 The world’s best tennis players come to Perth for the Hopman Cup 2015 SEE TENNIS superstars including world No1 Serena Williams (USA) and defending champion Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (FRA) are set to play Hopman Cup 2015. They will join Andy Murray (GBR), Australia’s own Nick Kyrgios (AUS), Casey Dellacqua (AUS) and Eugenie Bouchard (CAN) in an all-star line-up in January. Nine current top 20 players, including three top-ten women, will start the 2015 season in Western Australia. The Вїeld boasts two Grand Slam champions with 20 titles between them, Вїve Grand Slam singles Вїnalists and the highest average female ranking for the event in two decades. Serena Williams, who holds 18 Grand Slam singles titles, will attempt to become the event’s Вїrst three-time winner when she partners with recent Wimbledon doubles champion 22-year-old Jack Sock for Afghanistan: Hidden Treasures exhibition extended THE WESTERN Australian Museum is extending its season of the SHARED ACCOMMODATION WANTED HAGN#103/273 Culturally minded, 70 year old widow with a youthful disposition seeking to share accommodation with male/female, prefer western suburbs. PH 9586 9648 or 0414 334 745 stunning exhibition Afghanistan: Hidden Treasures from the National Museum, Kabul until 18 January 2015. This beautiful exhibition of treasures once thought lost to the world contains more than 200 rare and beautiful objects dating back to the Bronze Age, from a place that was once at the crossroads of the world’s great civilisations. WA Museum CEO Alec Coles said it was especially pleasing to be able to continue displaying the exhibition over the Christmas and New Year holiday period, giv- ing more Western Australians the chance to see it. “Standing as it did at the heart of the ancient Silk Road, Afghanistan was the historic link between Persia, Central Asia, India, and China and became a trading place for gold, glass, ceramics and precious stones with civilisations as far away as Rome, Greece and even Egypt,” Mr Coles said. “The objects in this exhibition span 2,000 years of exquisite craftsmanship, and the fact we even have them here at all is an incredible story in itself.” These objects were thought to have been stolen or destroyed during Afghanistan’s years of conГЂict, when thousands of irreplaceable antiquities were lost. But a brave group of Вїve staff from the National Museum in Kabul hid them, risking their lives to save their cultural heritage for future generations. Please visit the WA Museum website for more information including ticket prices and opening times, at http:// museum.wa.gov.au/museums/perth/afghanistan-hidden-treasures. the United States. “I’m really looking forward to heading back to Perth and the Hopman Cup. It’s been such a long time since I’ve been there. I’ve had a great time there and it’s always been a great warmup for me,” said Ms Williams, who won the event in 2003 with James Blake and in 2008 with Mardy Fish. “I love being part of a team because in most tennis tournaments it’s all about you but at the Hopman Cup there’s an opportunity to be part of a team, play for your country and try and take everything home.” When Ms Williams returns to Perth this summer she hopes to get out and about. “I really like going to the zoo.... You know in America we don’t have some of the animals that you guys have in Australia. I love going to the pool and hanging out, I love the city [Perth], it’s just so fun,” she said. Throughout her career Serena Wil- liams has won a staggering 63 singles and 22 doubles titles, four Olympic gold medals and holds the record with Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova for the second most Grand Slam titles, only surpassed by StefВї Graf with 22 in the Open era. Tickets to Hopman Cup 2015 are on sale now through Ticketek or by calling 1300 888 104. Children’s tickets are just $10 for all sessions in 2015 including the Вїnal. For further event information please visit www.hopmancup.com. Stay connected with the Hopman Cup via Facebook and on Twitter. WIN WIN WIN WIN To be in the draw to win a double pass to the Hopman Cup simply email [email protected] or call the ofВїce on 9227 8283 during business hours and register your details. Only over 45s are eligible. The competition closes 16/12/14. DEAR Editor, As the festive season approaches and as the Red Cross reaches the end of our centenary year, I am reminded of the wonderful work of our Red Cross volunteers. Each year our volunteers give hundreds of hours of their time to help people in crisis, not only in our local community but right around the world. I am constantly humbled by the generous public support we receive for our everyday work. Your regular donations to Red Cross help provide a healthy breakfast for kids who might otherwise go to school hungry, allow us to make a phone call every day to check that elderly or isolated people are OK, and help ensure remote communities in the AsiaPaciВїc have access to clean drinking water. We also work in communities to help vulnerable families cope with the pressures of life, build pathways out of homelessness and work in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Despite our best efforts however, there are always new families that need our help each year, new communities that Вїnd themselves in crisis, and a growing number of lonely, elderly people who Вїnd themselves cut off from friends and family. At this time of the year, when the generosity of all Australians shines through, I would like to urge everyone to put a little something aside for people and families in crisis. To give to the Red Cross Festive Appeal go to redcross.org.au or phone 1800 811 700. Your tax-deductible gift to the Red Cross Festive Appeal in our centenary year will make a real difference. Steve Joske CSC executive director WA, Australian Red Cross HAGN#082/273 AS SEEN ON Click logo to view extra content. AS SEEN ON Click logo to view extra content. Let us do the worrying for you Bethanie on the Park Lifestyle Village Is located in the convenient and idyllic suburb of Menora surrounded by beautiful gardens and adjoining Yokine reserve. Living here gives easy access to Perth city, Mount Lawley Golf Course, Inglewood Aquatic facility and much more. The popular Clubhouse has recently undergone a major refurbishment offering even more resort amenities and activities for residents to enjoy. 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As you may have noticed I did not ask you to join a club, get gym membership or get on a special program, just simply to prepare your mind. It is your mind that has failed you in the past, but it is your mind also that will help you win in the future. Be honest with yourself. Do not try to be superhuman. You will fail if you try to change everything. All I ask is that you realize your own limits and avoid disappointment and failure with weight loss programs. Be realistic about how you will lose weight and you are sure to be a success. Here are some useful mental tips for losing weight: Do not be afraid to say no – remind yourself it is okay to say no when offered food. No matter who is offering, your mother, best friend or boss it is okay to decline. If Mental health пѓћrst aid by grandparents Tasha Broomhall by Josephine Allison WITH one in пѓћve Australians experiencing mental illness each year, it’s vital for grandparents to help detect mental health issues in their grandchildren. Leading WA mental health expert Tasha Broomhall has provided mental health and well-being training programs in WA for more than 10 years, including guest lecturing at Murdoch and Curtin Universities and giving presentations at local and national industry conferences. Ms Broomhall urges grandparents to consider undertaking mental health пѓћrst aid training, saying they are well placed to help spot early signs of mental health problems in their grandchildren. “In Australia, half of all people who experience a mental illness have their пѓћrst episode by age 18. Being on the lookout for mental health problems throughout childhood and the teenage years is critical,” she said. Mental health is a state of HAGN#006/273 DOCTOR HOME VISITS After-Hours 24 HOURS A DAY 365 DAYS OF THE YEAR 9321 9133 “In the comfort of your own home” If you don’t have a Medicare cardavailable. a private fee may apply. 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Research shows that grandparents play a key role in listening to their grandchildren, with many young people reporting being able to share their problems and concerns with their grandparents and using them as a “go-between” when having disagreements with parents. “That type of close relationship puts grandparents in a unique position to get a real insight into the mental health of their grandchildren,” Ms Broomhall said. “If they have been trained to recognise the signs and symptoms of mental illness, they can play a very important role in giving their grandchildren the support and help they need. On her newly released book BLOOM! Mental Health and Wellbeing, Ms Broomhall says with the prediction that depression will be the leading cause of disability globally by 2030, having a пѓћtness plan for mental health is critical. “This book aims to help people create and then вЂ�live’ that plan. “Many people wait until things are broken and then try to пѓћx them, but we don’t just passively вЂ�get’ mentally well. We need to deliberately fashion our lifestyles and choices to foster it for ourselves.” The book, available in hard copy or electronically at www.bloomingminds. com.au, demystiпѓћes mental health and illness and details inspired strategies to help readers support someone in their family with mental health issues and, most importantly, how to proactively manage their individual well-being. Blooming Minds this year won the Injury Control Council of WA’s Private Sector Achievement Award for suicide prevention initiatives. The awards deliver public recognition, education and stature to those working towards a safer WA community. Head to http://bloomingminds.com.au/events to пѓћnd out more. Reduce mental stress – reducing stress improves mental function and also helps reduce the craving for food. Reduce stress by exercising, reading, meditating, yoga or playing with children. Whatever you do, it should be enjoyable as that will encourage you to repeat it. Because overeating is sometimes a coping mechanism for stress, reducing stress can be effective in promoting weight loss. Activities can be fun without food – although many activities are often associated with food they can be just as fun without food; a movie can be just as entertaining without sweets. When you combine a pastime over and over with eating, you eventually stop listening to hunger or fullness cues and eat on autopilot whenever you engage in that activity. A good idea is to change this behaviour by altering your routine. If you snack in front of the television at night, read a book in a different room. Instead of going out to dinner with friends arrange a walk with friends or a game of soccer. Stay true to yourself and believe that you can do it and you will. Merry Christmas! Jemma Aldridge Physiotherapist NB: Please note that the information in this article is of a general nature. It is not speciпѓћc advice to any individual. Readers should consult their general practitioner or other health professional for an assessment and speciпѓћc advice with regard to their particular condition. Diabetes WA relaunches free health tracker MAKE 2015 the year of the healthy habit. The new-look online program encourages users to achieve their healthy goals. The festive season is almost here. Adults gain an average of 0.8 to 1.5 kg over this period. So now is the perfect time to plan a healthy start to 2015. Diabetes WA’s My Healthy Balance program is available online to help you reach your goals. Designed for both workplaces and individuals, it has been recently relaunched and is free for all to access. Diabetes WA Nutritionist Melissa Robinson says My Healthy Balance is a freely available, пѓџexible, self-paced program that people can start at any time. Users are taken through a number of questions, including an evidencebased tool which assesses a person’s risk of diabetes, and then given information about their level of risk. My Healthy Balance provides information based on credible sources, including dieticians, nutritionists and health promotion professionals. Each participant is guided to set speciпѓћc, measurable, achievable, realistic and time speciпѓћc (SMART) goals and then set an action plan so they can focus on taking small steps to achieve their overall goal. “If people need extra support to reach their goals, we will provide weekly emails, twice weekly texts and a call back service. Users can book online and one of our qualiпѓћed health coaches will call to give support and advice for free,” says Ms Robinson. Margaret Hays, of the Dieticians Association of Australia says that the program is an amazing initiative. “Some people will always want individual attention but for motivated self-starters this is a fabulous program, especially with the additional support Diabetes WA are offering,“ she said. Shannon McKenzie, public relations and media manager for Diabetes WA says that diabetes is Australia’s fastest growing chronic disease. “Nearly 1.1 million people in Australia have been diagnosed with diabetes, yet we estimate that the real number who have diabetes is around 1.7 million, as there are many people living with undiagnosed type 2 diabetes. That number is growing daily – in WA alone 28 people a day are diagnosed with diabetes. We want to stem those numbers – and the only way to do that is through prevention,” she said. “There are so many fad diets out there – with a huge range of so called experts providing nutrition advice that requires extreme, short-term changes. My Healthy Balance promotes small, achievable and habitual changes to lifestyle habits that people can continue with for the rest of their lives.” The program has been running since 2008, but is now easier to join thanks to an upgrade based on user feedback. It also now links to social media like Facebook and Instagram to support to people on their healthy lifestyle journey. My Healthy Balance is funded under the WA Healthy Workers initiative which is jointly funded by the Western Australian and Australian governments. The program is available to anyone, however support for the program is limited depending on location. WA residents are entitled to a higher level of program support (such as motivational text messaging). See the My Healthy Balance website: http:// myhealthybalance.com.au for more details. SUBSCRIPTION $24.95 for 12 months вњЃ emotional and psychological well-being in which a person can use their cognitive and emotional capacity, function in society and meet the ordinary demands of daily life. Ms Broomhall, who has just released her book, BLOOM! Mental Health and Wellbeing, ran a Mental Health First Aid workshop in Mt Claremont in November. The course covered various mental health problems including depression, anxiety disorders, psychosis and substance misuse. Crisis situations covered include suicidal behaviour/thoughts, panic attack/acute stress reaction, acute psychotic behaviour and substance overuse. Participants learnt the signs and symptoms of these mental health problems, where and how to get help and what sort of help research has found to be effective. The course, designed by Mental Health First Aid Australia and delivered by Perth trainers and consultants Blooming Minds, teaches adults how to give initial support to people who are developing a mental illness or experiencing a mental health crisis. It shares information on where and how to get professional help, what sort of help has been shown by research to be effective, and how to provide пѓћrst aid in a you are afraid to offend, accept the food and dispose of it at home. If offered seconds, accept it and chose seconds of vegetables or fruit instead of the main course. Positive self talk – be respectful of yourself, avoiding critical thoughts and behaviour. Talk to yourself with dignity, ignoring negative internal dialogue that can lead to weight loss discouragement. Replace negativity with positive thoughts. It’s ok to waste it – do not feel guilty if you do not eat everything on your plate. It is better to dump food in the bin than to dump it in your body. You may even consider keeping chickens that gobble that guilt-free waste to give you healthy eggs. Also you can adjust your recipes to smaller portion sizes to reduce food waste or just use smaller serving plates. вњЃ Jemma Aldridge AS WE rapidly approach the festive season I notice more of us are becoming conscious of what we are eating as we try to reduce our intake and expand our work output. Myself included, I am trying to shed some kilograms before I have to expose my body to the sun. As you readers all know it is easier to put weight on than take it off. Once we have become bigger we kind of just get used to it, even though we may not be happy with it. Why is that? I really think it is a multifaceted issue that causes us to gain weight and we all have our own issues as to what contributes to our growing size. Because of this we have to endeavour to do a combination of things to reduce our weight and it does not just all boil down to diet and exercise. 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Or, as we like to say ... not a worry in the world travelling 20 HAVE-A-GO NEWS No. 273 DECEMBER 2014 let’s go travelling ADVERTISING FEATURE ANOTHER year has пѓџown by and preparations are well underway for Christmas. I am very excited about my Christmas this year as I have extended family arriving from Queensland and London. My house will be full of happiness and joy with my exceptionally well travelled guests. There will be lots of вЂ�travel talk’ during their visit as we share stories about the many destinations we have visited in the last few years. I still cannot shake my English roots. However hot the weather is here in Perth, I still serve a fully cooked roast Christmas dinner. This month we focus on our great state of Western Australia in the travel section. The magic of the Pinnacles is featured on our front cover and I also list it as one of the Top 10 attractions in the state. 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On arrival in Sydney you will have 2 nights accommodation in a central Sydney hotel, giving you time to explore the best of Sydney such as Bondi Beach, The Opera House and the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge. You will then board the magniпѓћcent Sea Princess cruise ship for a 7 night cruise stoping in at Melbourne and the Margaret River region before docking in Fremantle. On board all your meals and activities are included. You can chose from 8 different eateries, theatre, show lounge open air cinema, 3 swimming pools or relax in the ships own day spa. Each tour visits 10+ delicious locations enjoying more than 25 different tasting experiences in a fast, fun and пѓћlling half day tour. Choose from morning Good Food & Wine departing Perth CBD 8.15am or Guildford 8.45am or afternoon Good Food, Wine & Beer departing Perth CBD 1.15pm or Guildford 1.45pm Wednesday to Sunday. *Conditions apply. 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We have many regulars who enter via a code and close the door behind them when they leave; so it’s relaxed. “We include free breakfast, WiFi and parking, and if they book more than one room or stay a week, they receive great discounts.” Above Bored is a AAA 4 star rated, 1927 Federation home and cottage just пѓћve minutes north of Perth CBD in a quiet street. “It’s child and pet friendly; both popular features,” Sarah adds. “It’s knowing what pleases guests, like spacious rooms, no shared bathrooms or stairs, the comfort of knowing children are never frowned upon, and pets are always welcome.” Sarah says, “My personality as a writer and diver is reпѓџected in the king room bathroom’s amazing underwater fresco ceiling, which kids adore and the romantic ensuited master room with French doors and a gas log пѓћreplace. And pet owners and car fanatics love the garden room cottage because pets romp freely in the secure back yard, and the car is tucked away safely in its own remote controlled garage.” For further information call Above Bored Bed and Breakfast on 9444 5455 or visit www.abovebored.com. au. Join renowned gardening expert Deryn Thorpe on a choice of tours to some of the world’s most spectacular gardens. Explore the magniп¬Ѓcent gardens of France and England including the as well as the stunning gardens of Chelsea Flower Show in London. Ballarat and surrounds. Highlights include Ballarat Botanical Gardens, a visit to Sovereign Hill, Paul Bangay’s вЂ�Stoneп¬Ѓelds’, Phillip Johnson’s Olinda garden, Heronswood gardens & dinner aboard Melbourne’s historic Colonial Tramcar Restaurant. 21 March to 28 March, 2015 1800 630 343 Highlights include Claude Monet’s house & garden in Giverny, the stunning grounds of ChГўteau de Versailles, the beautifully preserved medieval town of Sarlat in the Dordogne and the breathtaking Loire Valley, including a visit to the Festival des Jardins de Chaumont sur. 5 May to 24 May, 2015 [email protected] • www.travelrite.com.au HAGN#027/273 Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show Visit the SAVE with the over 50’s insurance specialist. At Australian Seniors we provide real value for money without compromising your protection – we make it our business to offer you benefits that really matter. 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Important Note: To decide if any of these products are right for you please carefully read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement which is available at seniors.com.au or by phoning the relevant customer service contact number. * Conditions Apply. travelling 22 HAVE-A-GO NEWS No. 273 DECEMBER 2014 let’s go travelling ADVERTISING FEATURE Run, run as fast as you can, you CAN catch the Gingerbread man Left to right; Jeanette Woolerton - executive pastry chef, Deniz Karaca by Jeanette Woolerton THE ETHEREAL beauty of inner city Melbourne at Christmas time is guaranteed to take your breath away. Festive lights delicately adorn the majestic branches of historical elm trees, garlands form graceful curves between lamp posts and store windows twinkle, glitter and gleam. Christmas instils a sense of wonderment, gratitude and generosity in all of us. It is a time where the vast majority of people embrace their inner child. This year is no exception. One of the Melbourne’s Small group tours - only 20 travellers HAGN#084/273 EASTERN EUROPE 2015 most wonderful Christmas traditions has to be the spectacular Gingerbread Village, created by Epicure’s executive pastry chef, Deniz Karaca. Karaca leads a vast team, including many volunteers, to bring his Gingerbread Village to life, as it graces the interior of the Melbourne Town Hall from 1 December. Over 2,000 hours have gone into creating this remarkable Gingerbread Village, which is so undeniably Melbournian! Landmarks such as Luna Park, the Melbourne Town Hall, Melbourne Cricket Ground and the Royal Melbourne Zoo are featured, lovingly connected by a Christmas train that runs through the delicious landscape. Creating the village meant baking over 500kg of gingerbread, preparing 300kg of royal icing and 120kg of marzipan. The 800 miniature Christmas trees are also all crafted by hand. As tempting as it is to break off a piece, please refrain from doing so, as this is a feast for the eyes only. However, sweet sustenance is still available as the chefs create a variety of delicious gingerbread treats that can be purchased on site, including gingerbread men, hearts and ice-cream. So you still get to taste their divine gingerbread as well as buy some Christmas gifts or treats. The Gingerbread Village is sweet to the core, as it has raised $50,000 in donations over the last few years for the Make-A-WishВ® Australia Foundation, making it a worthwhile addition to your Christmas list of activities. Entry to the Gingerbread Village is by gold coin donation. With so many festive activities to see and do in Melbourne this year, it is certainly time to embrace the silly season in Victoria’s capital city. But where do you start? This short list may help the decision making process: Santa’s Magical Kingdom Now in its third year, Santa’s Magical Kingdom has moved to Caulпѓћeld Racecourse, spreading the Christmas joy to Melbourne’s south east. There are plenty of activities with an awe inspiring walk-through wonderland, snow castle and activity land, Mrs Claus storytime, a Santa meet-and-greet, an international Christmas themed circus spectacular, showground rides and carnival fun, Christmas craft (with more gingerbread decorating) and Christmas sand art, as well as a variety of roving Christmas entertainers. Tickets range from $39.50 per adult to $35 per child. Concession card holders and a family pass (two adults and two children up to 12 years of age) costs $130. Bookings continue until 23 December via Ticketek or by calling 1300 307 740. Myer Christmas Window Myer’s iconic Christmas windows (at the city’s Bourke Street store) are legendary, spanning over пѓћfty years and visited by millions of people each year. A new theme is unveiled annually in a grand opening event (which took place 8 November). This year’s theme is based on the children’s book Santa and the Three Bears by Maria Modugno. For Jennifer Hawkins fans, if you head to 314-336 Bourke Street, Melbourne, Monday 5 January 2015, you will see your icon in the window. Santaland at Myer on Level 6 After taking in the magical Christmas windows, it is well worth taking a trip up to level six (within Myer’s at Bourke Street mall) to soak up Santaland, a magical children’s grotto complete with a visit to the big man himself. This is only the beginning of an exhaustive list of activities, exquisite entertainment, spectacular scenery and culinary opportunities that await you in Melbourne, making this city the ultimate Christmas destination. However, if you are unable to travel to Victoria this December, may the joyful spirit of Christmas be with you (wherever you may be) and carry you through to a peaceful, prosperous New Year in 2015. 2015 gardening tours with Deryn Thorpe JOIN West Australian Deryn Thorpe, renowned gardening expert, writer and presenter, on a choice of tours to some of the world’s most spectacular gardens. Enjoy the companionship of fellow gardeners along with expert commentary from Deryn as she introduces you to a selection of horticultural highlights in carefully chosen locations around the world. EASTERN EXPLORER 29 days from $9,995 pp Czech Republic, Slovakia Hungary, Slovenia, Croatia 25 days from $8,995 pp Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Bohemia, Budapest BOHEMIA TO BUDAPEST BALTICS & POLAND 11 days from $3,695 pp Prague, Bohemia, Tatra Mountains, Budapest 15 days from $5,495 pp Tallinn, Riga, Vilnius, Muzury, Warsaw, Krakow Call: 1300 363 554 www.beyondtravel.com.au Prices quoted are per person twin share. Standard Beyond Travel terms apply Lic 2TA 5775 Contact Beyond Travel for your FREE 2015 brochure TRAVELLING TO UK? FLIGHTS, COACH TOURS, CAR HIRE, HOTELS, RAIL, TRAVEL INSURANCE London from $1392 Economy London $4440 пѓџying Business class Coach tours from $86 Car hire from $29 20% OFF TRAVEL INSURANCE Cascade Tours HAGN#041/273 PRAGUE TO DUBROVNIK Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show, 21 to 28 March, 2015 Visit the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show, as well as the stunning gardens of Ballarat and surrounds. Highlights include the picturesque Ballarat Botanical Gardens, a visit to historic Sovereign Hill, Paul Bangay’s impressive Stoneпѓћelds, Phillip Johnson’s home garden in Olinda, Heronswood. The garden tour including lunch at the famed Fork to Fork restaurant onsite and a пѓћne dining experience aboard Melbourne’s unique Colonial Tramcar Restaurant. Priced at $2,995 per person twin share, this 8-day tour departs from Melbourne on 21 March, 2015 and includes travel in пѓћrst-class chartered coach, accommodation, sightseeing tours and garden entrance fees. France and England, 5 to 24 May, 2015 Explore the magniпѓћcent gardens of France and England, including the illustrious Chelsea Flower Show in London. Highlights include Claude Monet’s house and garden in Giverny, the stunning grounds of ChГўteau de Versailles, the beautifully preserved medieval town of Sarlat in the Dordogne and the breathtaking Loire Valley, including a visit to the Festival des Jardins de Chaumont-sur-Loire. Priced at $9,995 per person twin share, this 20-day round trip departs on 5 May, 2015 and includes return economy air travel from Perth to Europe, accommodation, sightseeing tours and the spectacular gardens of Paris, Blois, Perigueux, Avignon and London. For more information, call Travelrite International on 1800 630 343 or visit www.travelrite.com.au. Quality tours with a personal touch Christmas Tour Spring Break 24-29 December 2014 21 to 25 September $1320 $1679 t/share t/share $275 $1456single singlesupp 5 nts-6 days South West; 2 nts Pemberton, 3 nts Albany Come and join the fun with your friendly professional crew. Games & free rafпѓџes on board our luxuryy coach. Home pickups. ps. 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Call now for full details Freecall: 1800 177 788 www.cathiericetravel.com.au Lic No 9TA 00495 HAGN#039/273 EXCLUSIVE FULLY ESCORTED TOUR SHARE STRANGER OPTIONS AVAILABLE q(08) 9380 6656 12 DAYS, WEDNESDAY 18 TO SUNDAY 29 MARCH 2015 TASMANIA TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: TOUR INCLUDES: В‘ Visit beautiful Campbell Town with its 19th century buildings В‘ Tour Entally House and Highfield House В‘ Port Arthur - take a guided tour and a cruise on the harbour В‘ Enjoy morning tea at the House of Anvers Chocolate Factory 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Home pick up and return Exclusive Kings Tour of Tasmania Kings Tour Manager Return economy airfares and taxes 11 nights accommodation with private facilities Breakfast daily, 10 dinners and 5 lunches Sightseeing and entry fees as per the itinerary Single Supplement $950 FOLLOWING THE MIGHTY MURRAY BRIGHT & LAKES ENTRANCE TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: В‘ Witness the Autumn Leaves in Bright В‘ Relax in picturesque Lakes Entrance В‘ Visit the Holden Museum & Brown Brothers Winery В‘ Visit the Melbourne Aquarium В‘ Attend the Australian Open В‘ Browse the Queen Victoria Markets В‘ 6 Nights at the Crowne Plaza Melbourne TOUR INCLUDES: 7FULLYDAYS ESCORTED $ Home pick-up and return Kings Tour Manager Return economy airfares and taxes Exclusive Kings Tour of Victoria with luxury coach travel throughout 3 11 nights’ accommodation with private facilities 3 11 Breakfasts, 8 lunches and 11 dinners 3 Sightseeing and entry fees as per the itinerary 3 3 3 3 3,890 * Single Supplement $790 Per Person Twin Share Single Supplement $990 WEDNESDAY 18 TO FRIDAY 27 MARCH 2015 TUESDAY 24 TO SUNDAY 29 MARCH 2015 MELBOURNE NORFOLK ISLAND INTERNATIONAL FLOWER SHOW INCLUDING THE LION KING TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: В‘ 2-nights in Sydney & 7-nights on Norfolk В‘ Beautiful scenery and warm hospitality В‘ Loads of fun at the вЂ�Night as a Convict’ В‘ Tasty food & interesting stories to share TOUR INCLUDES: В‘ Tickets to the вЂ�Lion King’ in Melbourne В‘ The International Flower & Garden Show В‘ Dinner on board the Colonial Tramcar В‘ Explore Melbourne Gardens TOUR INCLUDES: ВђHome pick-up and return ВђKings Tour Manager ВђReturn economy airfares and taxes Вђ 2 nights’ accommodation in Sydney Вђ7 nights at the Paradise Hotel and Resort ВђMeals and sightseeing as per the itinerary ВђHome pick up and returnВђKings Tour Manager ВђReturn economy airfares and taxesВђTransfers and luxury coach travel throughout the tourВђ5 nights at The Travelodge Docklands ВђPremium ticket to The Lion King ProductionВђMeals, sightseeing and entry fees as per the itinerary Single Supplement $395 Single Supplement $350 10 DAYS FULLY ESCORTED $ 4,250 Per Person Twin Share * Per Person Twin Share AUTUMN LEAVES AUSTRALIAN OPEN TENNIS TOUR Home pick-up and return Kings Tour Manager Return economy airfares 6 nights at the Crowne Plaza Melbourne Breakfast daily & 5 dinners Tickets for Four Tennis Day Sessions & One Tennis Night Session 3 Sightseeing and entry fees as per the itinerary 4,250 * 12 DAYS, MONDAY 4 TO FRIDAY 15 MAY 2015 MELBOURNE 3 3 3 3 3 $ FULLY ESCORTED WEDNESDAY 21 TO TUESDAY 27 JANUARY 2015 TOUR T OUR INCLUDES INCLUDES: 12 DAYS 6 DAYS FULLY ESCORTED $ 2,890 * Per Person Twin Share 12 DAYS FULLY ESCORTED 3,995* $ Per Person Twin Share SATURDAY 18 TO SUNDAY 26 APRIL 2015 COMMEMORATING THE CENTURY OF ANZACS IN DARWIN FEATURING THE GHAN TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: В‘ Two-nights on board The Ghan В‘ Five Nights in Darwin В‘ Sights of Darwin of Litchfield National Park В‘ WW2 Frontline Tour with lunch at the RSL В‘ Attend the Dawn Service on ANZAC Day TOUR INCLUDES: ВђHome pick up and returnВђKings Tour ManagerВђExclusive Kings ANZAC Tour to Darwin & The Ghan ВђReturn economy airfares and taxesВђ1 night in Adelaide at the Crowne PlazaВђ2 nights on-board The Ghan in Gold Service from Adelaide to Darwin including whistle stops along the wayВђ5 nights in Darwin at the Doubletree by Hilton HotelВђ8 Breakfast, 3 lunches and 7 dinnersВђSightseeing and entry fees as per the itinerary Single Supplement $480 9 DAYS FULLY ESCORTED $ 4,450* Per Person Twin Share The price is based on a Pensioner/CSHC rate on the Ghan. Adult rate, please add $800.00 per person twin share. For full itineraries or a free brochure please call us today on 1800 677 760 (freecall) *Home pick up and return is within the Perth Metro area including Mandurah. qPhone us on 08 9380 6656 Office 6/15 Rosslyn Street, West Leederville WA 6007 I E: [email protected] I www.kingstours.com.au travelling 24 HAVE-A-GO NEWS No. 273 DECEMBER 2014 let’s go travelling ADVERTISING FEATURE London Calling Top; Jayson Mansaray Second row, left to right; The Ghost Bus Tour - Here Lies Love В© Tristram Kenton Peter, Julie, Jayson... “Here Lies Love!” WE ALL have a transatlantic mate, at least I think we all do. Perhaps I should rephrase… I have a trans- atlantic mate; his name is Peter and he is one of my best mates. He’s from Perth, Dianella – but we met in Melbourne, South Yarra and fast became пѓћrm friends. We also worked together at Uluru where I went to earn and save for London. Shortly after I arrived in вЂ�old blighty’ Peter arrived in вЂ�gay Paris’; and for the next six years we two mates would reunite for a jaunt in London or Paris respectively – until Peter moved back to Perth… Mt Lawley, currently. On one of Peter’s visits to London he introduced me to one of HIS best mates Julie from Perth, who was performing in the musical Avenue Q at the time. Now if you are still with me, this transatlantic mГ©nage Г trois is where December’s column gets it’s inspiration… because Julie is currently in the new Imelda Marcos musical Here Lies Love… This month London Calling gets funky as Imelda puts on her disco shoes! Born from a concept album by Talking Heads impresario David Byrne and dance music producer Fatboy Slim, Here Lies Love (HLL) arrives in London following it’s initial New York stage adaptation. In this version the new Dorfman Theatre at The National Theatre is transformed into a pulsating club for a truly immersive theatrical event. Fire up the smoke machines, turn on the lasers and get your groove on because the Marcos dictatorship is getting a remarkable contemporary remake in song, lots of song, in fact there are barely any spoken lines throughout. Starting with a small town Imelda (played by Natalie Mendoza) in plain cotton print dresses we see the вЂ�Rose of Taclaban’ before her transformation into one of the most notorious women in history. Here you get one of the few truly illuminating pieces, as the young Imelda Marcos is spurned by her love interest Ninoy Aquino (played by Dean John-Wilson)… the man who would eventually become Imelda and Ferdinand’s most staunch opponent and whose assassination would topple the Marcos regime. From here Imelda moves to Manila and the transformation begins, пѓћrst you get the girl from Taclaban: then you get the glitz, glamour and power. The song Eleven days accurately references the courting period between Ferdinand and Imelda, almost all never done in person, until they meet and a marriage agreement is signed. Sugartime baby sees the Rose of Taclaban become what Ferdinand Marcos thinks a politician’s wife should be. In truth Imelda was told how to dress, how to act and her food was even weighed – this pressure led to a breakdown and a prescription in New York. Cue Pretty Face where Imelda’s transformation is complete and she is welcomed into high society… and New York’s legendary nightclub world in scenes that resemble what one can only imagine Studio 54 was like in colour. Costumes, lighting, music and theatrics culminate in Imelda’s New York disco hay day as she rubbed shoulders with the good and the great of the world. But perhaps most poignant is the fall… real excerpts from Ninoy Aquino’s last phone call before he boarded the plane in America added gravitas to the video footage of his assassination in front of that same plane when it landed in the Philippines. His death lead to The People’s Power Revolution which was the end of the Marcos rule in the Philippines. The scene as Imelda Marcos boards the plane to live in exile in Hawaii is poignant as she sings Why don’t you love me… a sign that the high life prohibits us from seeing the will of those cruising at a lower altitude. This isn’t an in-depth look at the Marcos regime, but enough facts are there to keep it пѓћrmly placed somewhere in reality. It’s the DJ, moving stage, karaoke and dance along that reminds us this is a musical fantasy land. Imelda Marcos though remains incredibly real today. You can get ВЈ20 Friday rush tickets every Friday at noon for the following week’s performances. There are seated tickets available in the circle and gallery. Dress comfortably, and come ready to dance! As the production notes say – dancing is encouraged! Also note, the song Here Lies Love will keep you humming afterwards FOR DAYS! The ghost bus tour “And now for something completely different” as Monty Python once said. The Ghost Bus Tour is a London tour, on the dark side… Spitting distance from Trafalgar Square, outside The Grand Hotel on Northumberland a black 1960s route-master awaits you; it’s called the вЂ�Necrobus’. Jack our conductor welcomed us on board. It was reminiscent of a prohibition era speakeasy and the perfect scene for a supernatural murder mystery. Jack was brilliant with facts that both illuminated London’s illustrious history but also made you shudder with some if it’s more gruesome elements. Highlights were learning about the ghost at No. 10 Downing Street, the tradition of superstition at the Savoy Hotel and funny anecdotes about hauntings on Cock Lane… The clever thing about this tour is the use of cameras, recorded footage and a rather daunting extra. At some times it seemed a little too hammy but the facts, history and anecdotes keep you interested. From the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey over to St Paul’s Cathedral and the Tower of London you will see London and the city’s sites of murder, torture and execution. Rumour has it the hauntings can still be found today. Tours run daily 19:30 and 21:00 from Northumberland Ave, off Trafalgar square. Tickets: Adults ВЈ21, Concession ВЈ15 and family ВЈ57 (2 adults 2 child). Want to know more: Follow Jayson on Twitter @ Mansaray_ or email [email protected] Delivering Heatset & Coldset Printing Environmentally Responsible Logistics Heatset & Coldset Printing Pre Press Call us for your catalogue work NOW ! 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CONTACT - Wayne Bailey Our quality work, friendly and dynamic approach to printing and logistics allows us to enhance your brand and always exceed your expectations T (08) 9550 2700 M 0419 007 928 www.fairfaxmediaprinting.com.au email: [email protected] HAVE-A-GO NEWS No. 273 DECEMBER 2014 let’s go travelling 25 ADVERTISING FEATURE Have a Go News’ Top 10 вЂ�must see and do’ experiences in WA Travel in style and comfort on our 24 seater coach. Fully inclusive packages, home pick up and return (extended touring), all meals, entries and ensuite accommodation. No hidden extras. 22 to 26 DECEMBER CHRISTMAS BY THE BAY $1,695 Can you remember when you last had a magniпѓћcent Christmas lunch like your grandmother cooked when you were a child? In all the years we have been touring (18) we have never had any festive meal that has come close to the one that will be served at the Bayview Geographe Resort this Christmas day. Enjoy пѓћve days of touring with like minded travellers right on the water front at beautiful Busselton. Give Sharon a ring for a пѓџyer, you won’t be disappointed! FUNSEEKER TOURS & CHARTER PH 1300 660 668 (24hrs) Email [email protected] Visit www.funseekertours.com.au of the most incredible Aboriginal rock art sites. Part of the Dampier Archipelago on the north west coast, the Burrup Peninsula contains the largest concentration of rock art in the world. Many of the motifs and stone features are believed to be connected to the beliefs and ceremonial practices of Aboriginal tribes. The art work includes carvings of people, animals and birds including designs depicting creatures which have been extinct for about 3,000 years. You can access the Burrup Peninsular from the town of Dampier. Most of the roads through the area, including Burrup Road, are open to public use. http://www.pilbaracoast.com/ 7 - Segway tour of Rottnest Island Segway Tours WA offer two tours of Rottnest Island, one exploring the fortress area including a 60-minute off-road journey through military history and the events that have shaped Rottnest Island. The other is the historic Kingstown explorer which is a 60 minute tour south along the coast of the island. Cost – From $89 www.segwaytourswa.com.au 8 - Cape to Cape Walk The Cape to Cape Walk Track runs for 135 kilometres along the Leeuwin-Naturaliste Ridge, between the lighthouses of Cape Naturaliste and Cape Leeuwin in the far south west. The moderate Top Trail features spectacular coastal and forest scenery, a fascinating geology of cliffs, caves, headlands and rock formations and an ever-changing display of vegetation and wildпѓџowers. It takes between пѓћve to seven days to complete the walk. Cost is free. http://www.capetocapetrack.com. au/ Wake up to dolphins in your backyard! This modern, luxury canal home boasts a private jetty, 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, well equipped kitchen, laundry, linen and outdoor alfresco BBQ area. Sleeps 8 people. Enjoy a beautiful and relaxing atmosphere on your next holiday to Carnarvon! RAC в�…в�…в�…в�… Your tranquil adult retreat in a picturesque riverbank setting 2 kms from Bridgetown CBD featuring • Spacious, self-contained, luxury accommodation • Stunning riverside location • Bird lovers’ paradise with late afternoon feeding • Unit for disabled available with King size or twin bed conпѓћguration View our website and/or give Julian and Jenny a call Tel: 9761 2828 www.tweedvalleylodge.com.au HAGN#052/273 Factory Tours See a world famous icon on the stunning waters of Geographe Bay. Boat Charters Hot Lunches & Fresh Seafood HAGN#040/273 9652 7010 www.lobstershack.com.au On the Blackwood River, Bridgetown Call Michelle on 0407 078 875 or email [email protected] for booking enquiries Cervantes, Western Australia Extending 1.8km over stunning Geographe Bay, the heritage listed Busselton Jetty is the longest timber-piled jetty in the Southern Hemisphere. Ride the famous Jetty Train out over the sea to the spectacular Underwater Observatory. Descend 8m to the ocean пѓџoor to view amazing marine life. Take a dip, throw a line or visit the Interpretive Centre’s Cultural Heritage Museum and gift Shop. For bookings call 9754 0900 or book online busseltonjetty.com.au HAGN#002/273 CARNARVON LUXURY CANAL HOME 9 - Swim with whale sharks Whale sharks can grow up to 16 metres long and have a mouth over a metre wide, which is designed to scoop up plankton and krill. Lucky for us humans, they are пѓћlter feeders and completely harmless. World Heritage listed Ningaloo Reef is one of the few places on earth where you can swim with whale sharks – the world’s largest пѓћsh. A face-to-пѓћn encounter with these gentle giants is a truly awesome and humbling experience to add to your bucket list. To get close to the action, join a whale shark snorkel tour from Exmouth or Coral Bay. These tours boast a whale shark swim with a success rate of nearly 95 per cent. Cost – check prices with local operators. www.visitningaloo.com.au 10 - Ringing the bells at the Bell Tower The Bell Tower is the only place in the world where bellringers can share their cultural heritage with visitors in such an open and accessible way. It is located on Riverside Drive overlooking the picturesque Swan River and пѓћlled with fascinating historic content. This historic peal of bells was given to the people of Western Australia as part of the national Bicentennial celebrations in 1988. You can experience bell handling demonstrations with one of the volunteer ringers on Wednesday and Fridays between 11.30am and 12.30pm. Contact the Bell Tower for further information if you would like to ring the bells. http://www.thebelltower.com.au You can пѓћnd out more information, book tours and accommodation and many more details by visiting www.westernaustralia.com HAGN#024/273 HAGN#124/273 From top; Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk - Antony Gormley statues В© Tourism WA Esperance Stonehenge http://www.kalgoorlietourism.com/ 4 - Esperance Stonehenge Visit the full size replica of Stonehenge on the way to Cape Le Grande National Park. While there are thought to be 66 large, permanent replicas of Stonehenge throughout the world, the Esperance project is believed to be the only life size stone one. It is a full size replica of the original Stonehenge in the UK, as it would have looked around 1950 BC. The structure is aligned with the summer solstice and the station stones are positioned on this line to allow the suns rays to pass through to the altar. The summer solstice is the longest day of the year (22 December). The sunset on the winter solstice is (21 June – the shortest day of the year). Cost – $10 adults http://www.esperancestonehenge. com.au 5 - Bibbulmun Track The track is one of the world’s great long distance walking trails and stretches more than 1000 kilometres from Kalamunda in the Perth hills to the historic town of Albany. The track passes through the scenic south west and takes you through towering karri and tingle forests, through valleys and along breathtaking coastal lands. Bushwalkers from around the world come to walk the track. It takes about eight weeks to walk the track from end to end. The track passes through Dwellingup, Collie, Balingup, Donnelly River Village, Pemberton, Northcliffe, Walpole and Denmark. Cost is free. http://www.bibbulmuntrack.org. au/ 6 - Aboriginal cave art at the Dampier Archipelago and Burrup Peninsula Burrup Peninsula is home to some Double Beach HOLIDAY VILLAGE We are a very neat and tidy holiday village located 8kms south of Geraldton Greenough Rivermouth is a minute’s walk from the ofпѓћce • Beach 5 minutes • Free BBQs are available in the gazebo area and also a camp kitchen • Large laundry and drying area • Swimming pool (closed during winter months) • Tennis courts, large bird aviary and peaceful surrounds • Walk trail that runs 15kms along the river • Ofпѓћce and mini mart open from 8am to 6pm daily. Fully self contained cabin and chalet accommodation is also available. These have ensuites, kitchen and linen. 4 Hull St, Cape Burney - 8km south of Geraldton PH 9921 5845 Email [email protected] HAGN#038/273 WE’VE CHOSEN the top 10 experiences that we feel capture the heart and soul of Western Australia. 1 - The Pinnacles Take a leisurely two to three hour drive along Indian Ocean Drive to Nambumg National Park to visit the unique limestone spires which rise from the yellow sands of the desert. These spires have been formed over thousands of years. Drop into the Pinnacles Desert Discovery Centre and see the story of these formations. Entry cost per vehicle is $11. http://parks.dpaw.wa.gov.au/site/ pinnacles-desert-lookout-and-drive 2 - Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk Enjoy a bird’s eye view of some of the tallest timbers on earth. Climbing 40 metres into the forest canopy and meandering through the treetops for 600 metres. The walk trail is designed to maximise views and minimise impact. Located 15 minutes east from Walpole it takes about four and half hours to drive there from Perth. Tingle trees are only found here. Some have been standing for more than 400 years. Entry Cost – $15 adults. http://www.dpaw.wa.gov.au/ 3 - Antony Gormley statues Visit the largest outdoor art gallery on earth and see artist Antony Gormley’s collection of 51 individually cast black chromium steel sculptures which stand against the dramatic backdrop of Lake Ballard’s white salt plain. Day tours are available from Kalgoorlie or you can drive there in 45 minutes from Menzies; one hour and 45 minutes from Kalgoorlie. Each sculpture represents one of the local residents of Menzies and is part of the Golden Quest Discovery Trail. Entry cost – Free. travelling HAVE-A-GO NEWS No. 273 DECEMBER 2014 let’s go travelling Sierra Grandies meet the challenge JOHN’S ALPINE WALKS Are you interested in walking deep into the Italian/Swiss Alps with their N R E breathtaking scenery? NORTHLY ITA Visit Lake Como and enjoy the 0 75 from $1 northern Italian lifestyle? 2015 tour dates: 3, 17, 31 Aug and 14 Sep HAGN#025/273 For a brochure and further details phone 9243 6657 or 0400 920 001 Email: [email protected] www.johnsitalianexperience.com.au equal second place. Perhaps just as important, the four ended with their friendships intact and a warm relationship with the other competitors with whom they had shared some of the most beautiful country in Western Australia. One of the aims of the Challenge is to raise funds for the Bibbulmun Track Foundation to maintain the track. The Bibbulmun Track runs nearly 1000 km from Kalamunda to Albany. It was recently acclaimed by National Geographic Magazine as among the top 20 bush walks in the world. The Grandies are grateful to their Mundaring supporters, Club Sierra Gym, the Bendigo Bank, the Naked Butcher and the Breadwinner Bakehouse, and to the many friends, relatives and associates who gave generously or purchased rafпѓџe tickets, hot dogs, or health snacks. It was a wonderful experience, and they could not have done it without the support. LAZY LOBSTER Holiday Units/Chalets, PORT DENISON/DONGARA Quiet, comfy, lovely garden setting. Free Wiпѓћ. Fully self-contained well-equipped units. Only a 2 min walk to beach and Marina. COACH PICK-UP AVAILABLE WEEKLY RATE $600 Ph 9927 2177 Email: [email protected] Visit www.lazylobster.net.au Enjoy Margaret River's Burch Family Wines by Frank Smith WITH MORE than 150 wineries in WA it is hard to choose a best 10. I have chosen a selection that are worth a visit, either because of their location, or their interest to tourists or the quality of their wine. My favourites are: Houghton’s vineyard in the Swan Valley has been around since 1836 when three army ofпѓћcers пѓћrst bought the land. In 1937 Jack Mann created Houghton White Burgundy which is still highly popular today as Houghton White Classic, but with newer stable mates. Enjoy the historical atmosphere. Myattsпѓћeld Winery in the Bickley Valley specialises in traditional Spanish and Portuguese grape varieties. Josh and Rachael Davenport have an innovative approach to winemaking and are always on the look out Visit Beautiful Jarrahdale in SUMMER PENSIONER DISCOUNT AVAILABLE BEST WESTERN Geraldton’s senior’s special EMAIL: [email protected] WEB: www.grassroots.net.au DriveWA.com HAGN#003/273 on your WA Holiday with Join us online ONLY $139 PER NIGHT 79 Hughes Road, Jarrahdale PH: 9525 5227 Plan, Drive and Save for interesting parcels of fruit. Their plantings of Durif (sometimes known as Shiraz on steroids) are the пѓћrst in WA. Peel Estate, Karnup пѓћrst planted Shiraz vines in 1973 followed by eight other varieties. The colonial style winery is set in a magniпѓћcent environment dominated by Tuart trees. Visitors can observe the daily activities of the winery from the mezzanine tasting area or veg out on the spacious lawn that includes a large barbecue area. Cape Mentelle was one of the пѓћrst wineries in Margaret River when the Hohnen brothers planted vines in 1970. Cape Mentelle started small with just 16 hectares of vines planted with a range of grape varieties to see what grew best. Find out for yourself at the cellar door. Millbrook Winery is a boutique winery located in the historic town of Jarrahdale. An orchard where grape vines were пѓћrst planted in 1860. Current owners Peter and Lee Fogarty grow vines on the steep slopes and run an orchard, as well as an heirloom vegetable garden, olive grove and lakes. Robert and Donna Diletti’s Castle Rock Estate nestles on the eastern slopes of the Porongurup mountain range and is named after a prominent nearby landmark. The vineyard has a cool and elevated northerly aspect, resulting in intensely пѓџavoured wines. The views are to die for. Galafrey Wines of Mt Barker is managed by mother and daughter team Linda and Kim Tyrer, who maintain a hands-on role. All wines are dry grown, nurtured and bottled on the estate. Galafrey excels in producing small batches of distinctive and consistently exceptional wines through commitment to producing fruit of the highest quality. Howard Park has rebranded itself as Burch Family Wines. It has recently built an educational tasting facility, called the wine chapel at its winery in Margaret River to cater for the growing number of Chinese tourists. The building was designed on Feng Shui principles to create an environment where Chai, the life force, can пѓџow smoothly. Matilda’s Meadow, now Rockcliffe Estate, Denmark originated as a seven hectare apple orchard. In the late 1980’s, a local family acquired the property and commenced the planting of dry grown vines. Steve Hall rebranded it as Rockcliffe Estate and refurbished the cellar door, art gallery and restaurant. Salitage, Pemberton is owned by John and Jenny Horgan who founded one of the pioneer Margaret vineyards before moving to the cool climate of Pemberton. Well worth a visit for the Pinot Noir alone but also producing premium Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and a Cabernet blend. * HAGN#022/273 • Set in the heart of 42 acres of beautiful jarrah forest • 45 minutes from Perth • See the owls, bandicoots, possums, kangeroos and kookaburras • Dorms and three conference halls • 10 two bedroom cottages, 20 one bedroom chalets • 10 berth bedding • Beach volleyball • Cricket • Badminton • Swimming pool • Labyrinth • Tennis courts • Children’s playground • Walking tracks • Bikes hire • $100 Chalets • $120 Cottages My 10 favourite WA wineries • GUEST BONUS - FREE welcome drink when dining at The Emerald Room Restaurant • FREE continental breakfast • FREE in-house movies, FOXTEL and broadband internet • FREE tea, coffee and biscuits in your spacious motel room om • POOL, restaurant, cocktail bar, BBQ & guest laundry *Subject to availability - bookings essential BEST WESTERN Hospitality Inn Geraldton 169 Cathedral Ave, Geraldton 9921 1422 [email protected] www.hospitalityinngeraldton.com.au Each Best Western branded hotel is independently owned and operated. В© 2014 Best Western International, Inc. All rights reserved. 2015 Gibb River and Kalumbaru Road Travellers Guide just $5 plus p&h HAGN#066/273 Almost every minute of the journey is пѓћlled with a bewildering series of activities for which teams earn points, the team with the greatest number of points being declared the champion. This October, a team consisting of Mundaring residents – Selene Moonbeams, Ken Graham, Fern Pendragon and Chris Durrant – all grandparents (hence the вЂ�Sierra Grandies’), took up the challenge and, despite being the oldest team in the competition, пѓћnished in HAGN#014/273 THE Bibbulmun Track Team Challenge is a unique event that has taken place almost every year since 2002. Over several weekends during the spring, fourperson teams representing corporate bodies, schools, sporting organisations, or just groups of mates, take part in a gruelling four day test of mental, physical, and emotional strength along a 50km section of the track. This year the challenge was around Dwellingup. DERBY ADVERTISING FEATURE HAGN#117/273 26 To get yours, call the Gibb River Road specialists at Derby Visitor Centre now on 1800 621 426 or go online to www.derbytourism.com.au E: [email protected] LTA: 9TA355 Plan Simply visit our easy trip planner on drivewa.com to our Driving Holidays WA Drive Come Information Centre for brochures, Save ets, National Parks passes, tickets, fo WA Pass, free maps and info Bunbury - Margaret River Tour COST $105 Busselton Jetty, Train to Underwater Observatory, Annie Brook Flower Farm, Vasse Virgin Olive Soap Factory, Silk Road, Lunch Margaret River Hotel, Chocolate Factory, Canal Rocks, Dunsborough. Mention this ad for rates from $90 per night Bunbury Day Tours Passengers wishing to join our tours in Bunbury can use their FREE “WA Trip Voucher” Pensioner Concession or a Senior Card discount with Transwa bus or train, to travel to Bunbury. 65 Ormsby Terrace, Mandurah T: 9535 6633 E: [email protected] (Conditions apply. Bookings essential) HAGN#079/273 206 Adelaide Tce, Perth WA Tel: 9425 5550 E: [email protected] SUPER SPECIAL вЂ�Have a go Rate’ Anzac Centenary Celebrations Albany Friday 24 to Sunday 26 April 2015 COST Seniors $690 Police Barracks Mt Barker, Dawn Service at Mt Clarence, Visit the National Anzac Centre and be part of the historic celebrations. Royal Gala Tours Please call 1300 233 556 now for a 2014-2015 brochure or visit www.royalgalatours.com.au HAGN#047/273 Get WA Pass for 100s of holiday & leisure discounts al Grab our $10 Seniors Special au Join online at wapass.com.au Service with a smile, affordable prices, all at one of WA’s most searched destinations! HAVE-A-GO NEWS No. 273 DECEMBER 2014 let’s go travelling 27 ADVERTISING FEATURE Going пѓћshing ping let’s go Caravanning and Camping Left to right; People’s Park Caravan Park - Beautiful Coral Bay by Brad Elborough BEST WESTERN Esperance’s seaside senior’s special ONLY $125 PER NIGHT FOR 2! * • FREE continental breakfast daily • FREE in-house movies, FOXTEL and broadband internet • FREE tea, coffee and biscuits in your motel room • FREE welcome drink when dining at the Seasons Restaurant • CENTRAL town location opposite the bay • POOL, restaurant, cocktail bar, BBQ & guest laundry *Subject to availability - bookings essential - some block out dates apply BEST WESTERN Hospitality Inn Esperance 44-46 The Esplanade, Esperance 9071 1999 [email protected] www.hospitalityinnesperance.com.au Each Best Western branded hotel is independently owned and operated. В© 2014 Best Western International, Inc. All rights reserved. Carnamah Hotel PROTECT YOUR CARAVAN/MOTOR HOME FROM WATER LEAKS WITH EPDM LIQUID ROOF WIN BACK $1000 HAVE A ROOF COATING DONE BY AN APPROVED APPLICATOR BETWEEN NOVEMBER & FEBRUARY, 2015 TO BE ENTERED INTO THE DRAW *BOOK FOR 2 NIGHTS OR MORE AND RECEIVE A 10% DISCOUNT RING 0477 999 546 Built in early 1920, warm and friendly atmosphere, clean, comfortable and air conditioned. We also serve excellent meals and cold drinks. 22 Macpherson Street, Carnamah Ph 9951 1023 Email [email protected] *Conditions apply. Offer applies to room stays. LATHER UP in salt or hard water WATERPROOF • INSULATE • PROTECT HAGN#062/273 Geraldton: Locals are spoilt for choice, with plenty of very good tailor and mulloway пѓћshing options close to town. The S-Bend area to the north is great for both species and this is one place where dhuпѓћsh are regularly caught from shore. Port Denison marina occasionally turns on excellent mulloway пѓћshing from the rock wall. Swan River: An amazing waterway that offers quality black bream пѓћshing year round, great wading for пѓџathead in summer, mulloway in the deep holes around Mosman in autumn, heaps of tailor in the lower reaches from November onwards and occasional exciting sessions on giant herring up to a metre long in early summer. Rottnest Island: Small boat пѓћshing around the island can be great for herring and King George whiting. Big salmon schools turn up along the south side and at West End in autumn and reefy outcrops often hold schools of big, armstretching yellowtail kings. Sanctuary zones have made shore пѓћshing much more difпѓћcult these days but there are some good spots accessible by bike that turn up big tailor, herring, skippy and King George. HAGN#007/273 ALONG WA’s vast coastline there are so many wonderful пѓћshing spots. There are probably hundreds that I haven’t been privileged to visit, so any top 10 list is bound to be subjective. The following are just some of the places that have provided me with countless hours of pleasure and unforgettable пѓћshing. Most of these are spots that have drawn me back time and time again and will probably continue to do so as long as I have the strength to cast and wind in that big one. Exmouth: Undisputed game and sport пѓћshing capital of the West Coast. Wonderful light tackle sport пѓћshing in the gulf and inside Ningaloo Reef, world class trolling outside the reef for mackerel, sailпѓћsh and the like, superlative bottom пѓћshing and consistently great marlin пѓћshing for lots of small blacks and occasional huge blues. Exmouth has it all. Kalbarri: Endless shore пѓћshing options. Huge tailor from the reefs close to town and at the river mouth, mulloway along the beaches both sides of the river, excellent rock пѓћshing along the gorges to the south and big black bream and yellowпѓћn whiting in the Murchison River. The пѓћrst half of the year is best for trolling offshore for mackerel and tuna, with quality bottom пѓћsh year round. Quobba: A rock пѓћshing paradise for the пѓћt and agile. Big mackerel, tuna, cobia and more for those who enjoy spinning or gas ballooning. A place to exercise caution at all times, especially with a big swell running, but the rewards can be mind blowing. If ever you were going to lose a hooked пѓћsh to a shark, it would probably happen here. Gnaraloo: A favourite among those prepared to tow their boats along sometimes rough roads to get to some of the best light game and bottom пѓћshing anywhere. Big red emperor, spangled emperor, mackerel, yellowпѓћn tuna and most other northern species make every trip out an adventure. Walpole: Beautiful Nornalup Estuary and the Frankland River are ideal for small boat пѓћshing for a range of species. Yellowпѓћn whiting are a favourite and there is some unsurpassed sight пѓћshing with lure and пѓџy for black bream over the shallow пѓџats in summer. Esperance: The endless white beaches of Esperance are perfect for those who love light 4WD пѓћshing. Salmon schools can usually be found somewhere at most times of the year and big tackle-busting skippy regularly turn up in the deeper holes. There are King George whiting in the sand holes among the weed beds and plenty of bream in the lakes around town. Abrohlos Islands: A place for bigger boats or charter trips as there is no onshore accommodation. The trolling for mackerel and tuna in autumn can be brilliant and the bottom пѓћshing for dhuпѓћsh, snapper and baldchin is legendary. Shallow water пѓћshing for baldchin here can be exceptional but tough on tackle. HAGN#118/273 by Mike Roennfeldt could get a good show of colour just metres off the sand. This was where the majority of our week at Coral Bay was spent – adhering strictly to the вЂ�slip, slop, slap’ philosophy. The other parks had heaps for the kids to do, including playgrounds and one of those massive jumping castles. We often tell stories of when we were kids. If we stayed in a caravan park our parents would only see us before breakfast and then at dinner time. It was almost as if we had gone back in time during this week. My kids showed an independence that I had rarely seen before. (Note: between all of the adults and the elder kids in the group, there was a constant visual eye kept of the youngsters, even though they didn’t know it). Peoples Park does have three barbecue areas and a large camp kitchen. And even though we had a fully equipped kitchen, we didn’t need it. The people we were staying with were well set up. Experience BEST WESTERN Kalgoorlie HAGN#011/273 Shallow water baldchin пѓћshing at the Abrolhos Islands can be exceptional but tough on tackle I HAVE not seen anything like Coral Bay before. When I checked in to Peoples Park in the recent October school holidays, I was told that I had until the end of the week to conпѓћrm my spot for 2016. 2016! What about 2015? “That was booked out last year!” I have to admit the expectations for my stay had just risen somewhat. If people were booking two years in advance for this place, it must be something special. My accommodation for the next week was a two-bedroom cabin, as the van and tent sites were all occupied as well. There were people in every nook and cranny of the holiday park – yet it didn’t seem uncomfortably packed. Firstly, the cabins. These were neat and clean. As well as having two bedrooms there was also a double bunk. That got the пѓћrst tick of approval from the kids – something to climb on. Throughout the week I was there, I don’t recall ever having said: “Gee, I wish this cabin had a...” And we were travelling with three kids (one of them still in nappies). Now it seems unfair to rate, judge, or comment on Peoples Park by itself. You see the entire Coral Bay joins in to add to the holiday experience. If you took any one aspect of the beautiful destination away, it wouldn’t be the same. It would be like removing a limb. It reminds me of Rottnest Island in some ways. Each morning we would walk to the bakery and have a coffee (and maybe something to eat). We were travelling with four other families who are annual visitors to Coral Bay at this time of the year. They converge there in time to watch the AFL Grand Final, stay for the NRL Grand Final the following week and for another seven days to discuss both. Each of us had kids, so there was a strong and (generally) friendly community among them. Actually there were kids everywhere. Now, usually Peoples Park would fall a rung down the ladder because of its kids facilities. There aren’t any. But less than 100m from the front of the park was the beautiful beach, which boasts a part of Ningaloo Reef. Fish the size of my youngest child were swimming in the shallows among snorkelers – snorkelers who Between the barbecue, located conveniently outside one of their caravans and the cooking facilities they all carried with them, we had the ability to feed a small army, which is pretty much what we had to do. The large cobia I caught while out on a пѓћshing charter also helped. We even put together two of those four-posted shade areas to make a communal dining area. The Coral Bay regulars had plenty of supplies that they had taken with them from Perth, but we were relying on the local shops for our groceries. That was the one negative of the week; the cost of provisions that had to be purchased while in Coral Bay. I’d take more with me next time. However, there wasn’t much you couldn’t buy and as well as having the Coral Bay supermarket (which was for sale) Peoples Park also has several stores located in its car park, one of which sells groceries. Another was a terriпѓћc little alfresco restaurant that was full day and night. So, needless to say, we’re booked for a return visit in 2016. Coral Bay is more than 1100km from Perth and it takes about 12.5 hours to drive there. There are пѓџights between Perth and Learmonth (Exmouth). It then takes about two hours to drive to Coral Bay, or you can organise to be picked up by Coral Bay Tours. Visit www.peopleparkcoralbay.com.au or www.visitningaloo.com.au/our-region/ coral-bay. pH Neutral and gentle on sensitive skin For the best wash in any water - salt to fresh, use Peter G’s Liquid Soap & Shampoo HAGN#119/273 - WA’s 10 top пѓћshing spots ONLY $129 PER NIGHT FOR 2! * • FREE continental breakfast daily • FREE in-house movies, FOXTEL and broadband internet • FREE tea, coffee and biscuits in your spacious motel room • FREE welcome drink when dining at the Katherine Station Restaurant • POOL, restaurant, cocktail bar, BBQ & guest laundry *Subject to availability - bookings essential Available from Offroad Equipment Myaree, Northern 4WD Centre Wangara, Getaway Outdoors and other good camping stores Phone 9249 1963 for the outlet nearest to you BEST WESTERN Hospitality Inn Kalgoorlie 560 Hannan Street, Kalgoorlie 9021 2888 [email protected] www.hospitalityinnkalgoorlie.com.au Each Best Western branded hotel is independently owned and operated. В© 2014 Best Western International, Inc. All rights reserved. travelling 28 HAVE-A-GO NEWS No. 273 DECEMBER 2014 let’s go travelling ADVERTISING FEATURE Qantas Regional Services Business Class Review From left to right; Enjoy reduced travel time when you journey to Kalgoorlie via Qantas - food and beverage is available inпѓџight - Check in with ease by Chris Frame AT JUST under 600km east of Perth, Kalgoorlie is far enough away to make пѓџying the best option. Getting there by air reduced a six hour journey by car to one hour, пѓћve minutes. With Qantas’ three daily return пѓџights, getting to and from the mining city is a breeze. It may seem indulgent to пѓџy business class for a 65 minute service, however with many repeat business travellers, particularly those associated with the mining companies in Kalgoorlie, frequent пѓџying in economy can get uncomfortable. Travellers seeking business class should be aware that the red roo operates both Qantas and QantasLink services on this route. While the Qantas service (that I пѓџew) is aboard a 737-838 aircraft with a business class cabin, the QantasLink 717-200 services on this route offer only an economy cabin. Virgin Australia now operates E90 services on the Perth – Kalgoorlie run (replacing the older F100’s), so Qantas has competition for passengers seeking a seat in the pointy end for the пѓћrst time since Ansett collapsed. So let’s check it out. Check In and Lounge: A QF пѓџight out of Perth means you’ll check in using Qantas’ excellent Next Gen- eration Check In. This system is intuitive and saves time waiting in queues, which is a real beneпѓћt to me. There is also a self-service bag-drop. I wasn’t checking any luggage in, but having used the system before it’s also easy and simple to use. There are staff on standby if you need a hand. However, if you prefer the older face-toface style check in, and you hold a Platinum One, Platinum or Gold Qantas Frequent Flyer Card, there is an option of a traditional check in at Perth. The Qantas Club at Perth domestic airport is large with a full suite of services. These include a bar and barista offering, food buffet, business centre (with iMac’s that operate both Windows 7 and OSX) and plenty of seating although FIFO пѓџights prior to 9am can make the lounge very crowded. Seat: The cabin of this 737 was of the classic style (before the Boeing Sky Interior) though it was пѓћtted with the newer Marc Newson/Recaro seat, which includes Panasonic Audio Video on Demand (AVOD). While regular Qantas travellers may dread seeing this seat on the longer A330 east/west coast services (laid out as 2-3-2 as opposed to a 2-2-2 SkyBed or Silverwing conпѓћguration), for the 737 I was actually pleased to see the Recaro seat. It looks modern and comfortable, and given it had AVOD to keep me entertained for the short What it lacked in appearance it made up in taste and was actually very satisfying. To end the meal service, tea & coffee was offered. I choose coffee (which was пѓћltered). It came with a small Lindt milk chocolate. Entertainment and Service: Having access to the Panasonic AVOD system was a great beneпѓћt for passengers on this service. Granted, it’s only an hour in the air, but for regulars on this run, it’s a great way to pass the time. On this aircraft, the AVOD monitors are on the seatback, meaning you can access Qantas’ inпѓџight entertainment the entire time you are aboard the aircraft. The system is set to only offer options that can be watched in entirety during the short пѓџight – meaning no movies, which makes sense. Options included TV, Radio and Flight Path, as well as a kids selection for those travelling with children. I checked out the TV options, found вЂ�Comedy on Q’ and ended up watching an episode of Modern Family. There’s plenty of other choice though, with many genres also available including documentaries, the вЂ�IQ’ channel and news. Business Class passengers were given a pair of noise-reducing (not noise-cancelling) headphones, which worked well on this service and the sound quality was good. Being seated ahead of the engines also helps keep the cabin quiet. The cabin crew on this пѓџight were excellent. On boarding I was greeted by name, attentively looked after during the пѓџight and the farewell was done with a genuine smile. Summary: The service on this пѓџight was excellent, with a fast and efпѓћcient, yet friendly and personalised experience. Having an aircraft that had the newer seating, with personalised AVOD and laptop power was another bonus, and really made the пѓџight seem a bit more special than usual. The food presentation was good, but sadly lacked an alternative choice. I’d recommend Qantas’ 737 business class to Kalgoorlie for the frequent traveller who wants a bit of extra comfort. I would try and choose this cabin and aircraft over the 717, particularly if doing the пѓџight often. Features The best: The Marc Newson/Recaro seats that include Panasonic Audio Video on Demand (AVOD). The worst: The meal, small and not overly appetising. The Wow Factor: The crew – they were excellent. My scores: Seat: 4/5 Service: 5/5 Meal: 3/5 Entertainment: 5/5 Overall: 4/5 New Year’s Eve at Rendezvous Hotel, Scarborough UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT Paradise Motor Inn Friendly & Affordable пѓџight, I was happy! There are three rows in the Qantas 737 Business Class cabin set out in a 2-2 conпѓћguration. Each seat offers 38 inches of pitch. Given I am 197cm (6’5”) tall, this seat pitch is ample if the person in front doesn’t recline. If they do, then it can get a bit squashy. The seat is 22” wide, which feels generous for a single aisle aircraft, while the tray table is very thin, and neatly folded into the armrest offering maximum space. The table is wide enough for my Macbook Air to sit comfortably on, and in-seat power means you can keep your tech charged during the пѓџight. Meal: Lunch was offered on this service, and was served after an initial drinks run (I opted for a sparkling white). The offering was a prosciutto salad, which sadly didn’t work so well for me as I don’t like prosciutto. Given there was only one choice of meal on this пѓџight (catering glitch), I’d recommend anyone who is fussy about which meats they eat to select the vegetarian option in вЂ�Manage your booking’ through Qantas.com before your пѓџight. The cabin supervisor was very apologetic and offered to grab me an economy meal, but I wasn’t overly hungry so I gave it a miss. The meal came with a warm bread roll, as well as a second drink service and water. Also included on the tray was a small cake. *MENTION THIS AD! 4 & 7 Night Packages includes breakfast *SENIOR SPRING SPECIALS SEPT, OCT & NOV Phone Louisa for details 9752 1200 Email: [email protected] www.paradisemotorinn.com.au Restaurant BRING in the New Year with friends and family overlooking the ocean at the Rendezvous Hotel. The evening will include live entertainment, free пѓџowing canapГ©s and fork food, four and half hour beverage package and breathtaking views. The menu includes antipasto and sushi platters, a selection of canapГ©s including oysters, smoked salmon, prawn and chorizo tostada, chicken satays, arancini balls, and pork belly. The fork food selection includes barra- Accommodation mundi, beef and chicken and there is a dessert selection and a late night supper as well. The evening commences at 8pm. Guests will enjoy seeing in 2015 from the hotel. Book a night’s accommodation and really make it a special start to the new year. WIN WIN WIN To be in the draw to win a double pass to the Rendezvous’s New Year’s Eve Party worth $300, simply email [email protected]. au or call the ofпѓћce during business hours on 9227 8283. Competition closes 16/12/14, winners notiпѓћed by phone. Relax SENIOR’S DISCOUNT - $130 including full buffet breakfast Quality Inn Railway Motel & Function Centre (Opposite the railway station) HAGN#031/273 51 Forrest St, Kalgoorlie Freecall 1800 055 249 E: [email protected] www. railwaymotel.com.au www.choicehotels.com.au HAVE-A-GO NEWS No. 273 DECEMBER 2014 29 let’s go travelling ADVERTISING FEATURE Have a Go News’ top five Perth hotels Cascade Tours Christmas Tour Crown Metropol Pool IN THE last few years Perth hotels have made great leaps ahead with food, service, refurbishments and availability. Here we pick our Top 5 hotels in Perth. No 1 – Crown Metropol After extensive renovations throughout the hotel and grounds, the Metropol is the jewel in Perth’s crown. Superbly appointed rooms and a stunning resort pool with access to some of Perth’s best restaurants and the casino – Metropol is a world class hotel and deserves its number one rating. http://www.crownperth.com.au/hotelsspa/crown-metropol-perth/about No 2 – Rendezvous Grand Hotel Scarborough The Rendezvous at Scarborough really has come into the 21st century with excel- lent refurbished rooms, a quality restaurant and service all served up with some of Perth’s best ocean views. www.tfehotels.com/.../rendezvous-hotels/rendezvous-hotel-perth- scarborough No 3 – Esplanade Hotel – Fremantle This iconic Fremantle hotel offers quality accommodations in the port city. Hotel group Rydges operate the hotel. The hotel offers good size rooms, two restaurants and free wifi and one of the highlights of the accommodations is their dream beds. Don’t miss the opportunity to try the Sunday afternoon high tea. http://www.rydges.com/accommodation/ perth-wa/esplanade-hotel-fremantle-by-rydges/welcome/ No 4 – Fraser Suites Hotel Apartment style accommodation is be- coming a popular option for guests these days and offers greater flexibility for catering. If you love cricket then this is the perfect place to stay for a bird’s eye view to the WACA. http://perth.frasershospitality.com/en No 5 – Assured Apartment Ascot Quays This hidden gem meanders down the banks of the Swan River and offers a unique spot for guests to enjoy the Swan River. A perfect spot for a wedding or function by the pool or slip away for a weekend of indulgence in one of the spa suites. Don’t miss dining at 150 East Riverside Bar Restaurant, the food is sublime. http://www.assuredhotels.com.au/ CHRISTMAS is the ideal time to develop your interest in metal detecting. You can get everything that you need at Reeds Prospecting Supplies in Bellevue. Reed’s friendly and knowledgeable staff will help you understand the different detectors and how to get started in the bush. They will also help you make easy sense of the rules and obligations. You will CASTLE HOTEL “The oldest inland Hotel in WA” Comfortable airconditioned motel suites, and traditional hotel accommodation along with excellent conference facilities, Thirsty Camel drive thru bottle shop, bistro and public bars. BBQ and swimming pool. 95-97 Avon Tce, York 9641 1007 [email protected] www.castlehotel.com.au Lic No. 6010009910 NORSEMAN The Gateway to Western Australia feel confident to get going and begin your prospecting adventure in no time. The staff at Reeds Prospecting will help you get the best deals and products to maximise your detecting success. There are plenty of exciting Christmas deals and specials available, so now is the perfect time to purchase metal detecting equipment. Buy for someone you love, or for your- self and make the most of the Christmas specials. Phone or visit Reeds Prospecting Supplies to ensure that you have a merry detecting Christmas. Reeds Prospecting Supplies, 25B Helen Street, Bellevue WA 6250 PH: 9250 3388, email: [email protected]. au, or www.reedsprospecting. com.au Gnowangerup B&B 100 $ per night twin share with full breakfast Madonna Rock - Historical mineral springs and pool Ned Kelly wood carving - Malleefowl carving - Wildflowers 56 Yougenup Rd, Gnowangerup 9827 1278 or 0427 903 149 THE OLD CONVENT DALWALLINU HAGN#104/273 CRAWFORD HOUSE B&B A delightful Art Deco home charmingly refurbished, situated within 5km of Perth City. Convenient to both airports, interstate and intrastate trains and public transport to many attractions. Close to Edith Cowan University, parks, gardens, tennis, golf and character pubs and cafes with cosmopolitan fare catering for all tastes. On Trip Advisor. 303 Crawford Rd, Inglewood PH 9272 5305 Email: [email protected] www.bnb-perth-inglewood.com ing tour with fun and games on board the coach, home pick ups and returns and a chance to catch up with old friends and meet new ones. Cascade Tours has 20 years experience in the coach industry, including providing seniors day tours. They are proud of their friendly, professional and caring service. For further details contact Cascade Tours on 0421 306 734 or 9378 994 (evenings) or visit www.cascadetours.net. HAGN#110/273 to be popular with visitors to Perth who are looking for a local wildlife experience is the Good Food, Wine and Wildlife package which includes the morning Good Food and Wine Trail plus admission to Caversham Wildlife Park. Pick up locations for the tours include the Welling- HAGN#106/273 • Nullabor Links Golf Course - the world’s longest golf course • Tin Camels - a tribute to the Camel Trains that carried mail and freight • Beacon Hill - Enjoy a walk trail and panoramic views of Norseman • Phoenix Tailings Dump - resembles a topless pyramid and contains gold • Granite Woodlands Discovery Trail - 16 interpretive sites, offers opportunities for camping, bushwalking, exploring granite rock formations and viewing spring wildflowers • Pack a BBQ picnic and take the 28 km heritage trail to explore Dundas Rocks’ huge ancient boulders and rock formations. • Hyden Rock - enjoy the rock’s walks, surrounding flora and fauna. • Bromus Dam - free camping area with bushwalks, lots to explore or a great place to have a BBQ or picnic. • Mt Jimberlana - 5km east of town, offering spectacular views from the top with a picnic area at the base. • Phoenix Park - educational, historical and is close to the town centre Ideally located 1km south of Dalwallinu town site on 50 acres of beautiful countryside... The Old Convent has 11 guest rooms available; king single, queen or king with shared ablution facilities. Each room has tea and coп¬Ђee facilities, a bar fridge and tv. Continental breakfast included (cooked breakfasts and evening meals will incur additional charges). Other facilities; large function room, pool, pool table, bar facilities, mini golf course, BBQ area, second hand book exchange, *wifi available. We also cater for diп¬Ђerent types of functions. BOOKINGS 9661 1551 or 0428 663 015 Email [email protected] www.theoldconventdalwallinu.com.au HAGN#116/273 HAGN#105/273 WELL KNOWN Swan Valley professional tour guide Loris Harding (pictured above) has now put her passion for good food and her knowledge of the Swan Valley into a new venture called Taste Bud Tours. Taste Bud Tours introduce a new concept into the Swan Valley called вЂ�Speed Grazing’. Loris is a passionate tour guide and has received many awards for her innovation in delivering a unique service for visitors to the Swan Valley. In this year’s Western Australian Tourism Awards Loris took out the coveted FACET Golden Guide Award which honours her as the best in her field. Congratulations to Loris and Taste Bud Tours for her ground-breaking and unique tours which she personally delivers to guests. Speed Grazing allows visitors to explore the Valley with a small personalised tour between 14 – 16 guests visiting 10 of the regions most delicious locations and enjoying more than 25 different tasting experiences in an exciting and fun filled half day tour. The morning tour is the Good Food and Wine Trail and visits Yahava Koffee Works, Cape Lavender, Mago Coffee, Windarra Honey, Oggies Icecream and English Sweet Shop, Valenti’s on the Brook (weekends) or Maalinup Aboriginal Gallery (midweek), Windy Creek Estate, Mondo Nougat, Morish Nuts and Whistler’s Chocolates. The afternoon tour is the Good Food, Wine and Beer Trail and features visits to Yahava Koffee Works, Margaret River Chocolate Co, Cape Lavender, Mago Coffee, Jarrah Ridge Wines, The House of Honey, Mondo Nougat, Morish Nuts, a roadside farm stall, Ironbark Brewery and the World’s Healthiest Juice Co and Naked Bakery. Another tour which is sure ton Tourist Coach Stand or in Guildford opposite the Swan Valley Visitor Centre in Meadow Street For further information call 0412 244 201 or visit www. tastebudtours.com.au WIN WIN WIN To be in the draw to win a Speed Grazing the Swan Valley Tour for four (4) people valued at $340 simply send an email including your name and contact details with Speed Grazing in the subject line to [email protected] or send an envelope to Taste Bud Tours Competition – C/Have a Go News – PO Box 1042, West Leederville 6901. Please include your name, address and phone number on the reverse side. Only over 45s eligible and competition closes 10/1/15. with their families and the group can still enjoy dinner together. Then travel to Albany staying at the Le Grande Motel for three nights. Take in the sights of Albany, visiting the toffee factory and other places of interest in Denmark and Albany. The tour includes all cooked breakfasts and dinners, some lunches and home made morning tea each day. This is a friendly and relax- Go for gold this Christmas HAGN#102/273 “Speed Grazing” in the Swan Valley AT CASCADES they believe no one should spend Christmas alone, so come and join the Christmas tour (24-29 December). This will take you to the Gloucester Motel in Pemberton for two nights, enjoying the best buffet Christmas lunch in WA followed by a trip to the 100 year old forest amongst other attractions. Dinner will be a barbecue at the motel cooked by your crew. This is so the motel staff can spend Christmas night Shire of Northam - Northam Visitor Centre 2 Grey Street, Northam WA T: 9622 2100 F: 9622 5490 E: [email protected] www.northam.wa.gov.au Located in the picturesque Avon Valley, Northam is home to a range of tourist and heritage attractions. Call in and learn about our: • Tours and walking trails • Popular Migrants Display • Wide range of gifts and souvenirs • Diverse cultural history • Aboriginal and Environmental Interpretive Centre • Cafes & restaurants, special events and activities. • Historic buildings, museums, galleries Relax by the Avon River and walk across Australia’s longest pedestrian suspension bridge to view the white swans on the river. Other local attractions include horse racing, hot air ballooning and wineries. Transwa’s AvonLink Train Midland to Toodyay and Northam Ask about our 50% concession fares for Seniors, WA Pensioners and Students Tickets available on-board (cash only) or book by telephoning 1300 662 205 or visit: East Perth Booking Counter Public Transport Centre, West Parade, East Perth Relax and take in the beautiful scenery of the Avon Valley region when travelling on Transwa’s comfortable AvonLink service, inclusive of large windows, footrests, power for personal computers and free WiFi. Expansion of AvonLink Services From 1 December 2014 Transwa will operate 14 return services per week, including a Saturday service. Connect with suburban Transperth services and board the AvonLink train from Midland Station to travel to Toodyay and Northam. The MerredinLink service will continue to operate on Wednesdays. Transwa SmartCommuter Card Frequent AvonLink travellers can take advantage of the Transwa SmartCommuter Card from 1 January 2015* and save 35% on standard fares. The membership card will make frequent travel on Transwa services a more affordable and convenient customer experience. Application forms are now available from Transwa Booking Centres at Armadale Station, East Perth Station and Midland Station or online at www.transwa.wa.gov.au. *conditions apply AvonLink Timetable Mon-Fri Northam Toodyay Midland OV ERNME THE OF S LI A WE TE RN AUST Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri AVM6 4.00pm 4.20pm 5.20pm Sat AVM8 8.30am 8.50pm 9.50pm Midland Toodyay Northam Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri MAV1 8.15am 9.10am 9.35am N T G AVM2 6.30am 6.50am 7.50am Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri AVM4 10.00am 10.20am 11.20am RA Public Transport Authority Transwa we’re going your way Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri MAV3 2.00pm 2.55pm 3.20pm Mon-Fri Sat MAV5 5.50pm 6.45pm 7.10pm MAV7 3.35pm 4.30pm 4.55pm FOOD & WINE ...eat, drink and be merry... without any added fat, to provide perfect protein dishes. Wrapping meat and poultry in foil ensures these foods remain moist and пѓџavoursome. Remember to marinate in your favourite пѓџavourings and don’t be afraid to sprinkle lavishly with fragrant summer herbs such as basil, coriander and thyme. Colourful, crunchy salads are a вЂ�must’ on the menu list. Combine a range of fresh leafy greens such as baby spinach or watercress with savoury vegetables and sweet fruits. Avocado adds a creamy texture while toasted nuts make a creative, crunchy addition. Almonds, peanuts or cashew nuts and precooked beans or chickpeas are superb combined in fresh green salads. Place slices of fresh orange, lemon and lime between layers of ice and top with your Christmas seafood. This will give colour to the dish and will also prevent the seafood from absorbing any water. A bowl of red cherries makes a great table centrepiece and is indeed a treat for the senses. Incorporating in-season fruits such as stone fruits, grapes, berries and melons into desserts makes a healthy alternative to the traditional hot Christmas pudding and custard. Finishing the meal with fresh fruit is a refreshing change that will cleanse the palate and aid in digestion – just what we all need! And to sip – try a refreshing lime and soda over ice tweaked with a fresh mint leaf! Try these light and tasty treats for a healthy Christmas… Brought to you by Fresh Finesse Fresh Food Promotions – www.freshf.com.au Avocado and tomato salad with fetta These beautiful colours will reпѓџect the Christmas spirit 1 red capsicum, halved, deseeded 1 avocado, peeled, deseeded, sliced 2 Lebanese cucumbers, diced ВЅ cos lettuce, washed, shredded 200g button mushrooms 4 spring onions, sliced 10 cocktail tomatoes, quartered 200g fetta cheese, cubed ВЅ cup grated Parmesan cheese Вј cup olive oil Juice of half a lemon Wines to have with the barbecue by Frank Smith TRADITIONAL Aussie barbecues demand gutsy red wines. A good example is the Angullong 2013 Fossil Hill Shiraz Viognier from Orange, NSW. It has a satisfying deep purple/red colour and an aroma of spice and pepper with red and dark berries and a touch of savoury meatiness to go with steak or snaggers. The pallet is rich with layers of red and dark berries, balanced oakiness and dusty tannins which will continue to improve if you decide to cellar it. RRP - $24. Another staple from Orange is the Printhe Mountain range merlot. Unlike a lot of merlots, the wine is intensely aromatic with plenty of character. It has aromas of ripe fruit including red berries, cassis and a hint of пѓџoral, almost Turkish delight пѓџavours. Gentle maturation in oak has given the wine a subtle touch of cedar. It is ready for drinking now but will mature in the cellar for up to пѓћve years. Beware of a high 14.5 per cent alcohol. RRP - $20. Another merlot for barbecues is Tyrrells Lost Block 2013 Merlot. The lost block is so called because the vigneron forgot to harvest it one year. It has now What's fresh STRINGLESS BEANS: When you’re unsure just what the temperature will be, these are a good choice as they are equally good hot or at room temperature. They go exceptionally well with Mediterranean пѓџavours. Toss beans with olives, feta cheese and slow-roasted tomatoes, пѓћnishing with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil for a colourfully appropriate platter to take along to a Christmas barbecue. Serves: 4 Preparation Time: 10 mins Cooking Time: 10 mins Mango icecream sundae 2 mangos, sliced 4 scoops vanilla icecream 1/4 cup raspberry or strawberry puree 2 tablespoon roasted almonds to serve (optional) Preparation Time: 5 mins Cooking Time: Freezing nil Serves: 2 WHITE FLESH NECTARINES: Sweet, juicy and oh-sofragrant, white nectarines are about as close as you’ll ever get to fruit perfection. Layer them in a large bowl and make them the centrepiece of your festive table. For dessert, thickly slice and serve with good-quality vanilla ice-cream and toasted almonds. Store nectarines at room temperature (they can be transferred to the fridge when totally ripe) and handle them very carefully as they bruise easily. BUTTON MUSHROOMS: These tiny mushrooms are the perfect size for popping into summer salads, pizzas and easy pasta dishes. There’s no need to wash them, just brush any dirt off and trim the stems a little. Button mushrooms make fantastic entertaining nibbles; simply marinate whole mushrooms for 30 minutes in olive oil, white wine vinegar and a touch of sugar, then toss with fresh herbs. Serve as пѓћnger food with toothpicks or as part of a buffet with wedges of toasted Turkish bread. MANGOES: Now is the time to indulge your taste for the tropics, with the Ord River mango season in full пѓџight. Most people will wish for no more than to slice each вЂ�cheek’ from the пѓџat stone, cut a diamond pattern in the пѓџesh and пѓџex the mango half to turn the sweet пѓџesh outwards. Eat as is, or slice the dices away from the skin to add to salads. 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Your choice of one of the following; Wood пѓћred pizza (small) Chicken or vegetarian baguette Salt вЂ�n’ Pepper Squid Fish and chip basket with tartare sauce Spring rolls with sweet chilli sauce PLUS 1 middy of beer/cider or 1 glass of wine or cup of tea or coffee The Valencia Complex, 55 Benara Rd, Caversham Phone 9377 4400 OPEN Wed to Sun www.ironbarkbrewery.com.au HAGN#030/273 Rod Evans Community Centre is oп¬Ђering Senior Fitness Classes, Nordic Walking, g, Bingo, g , Tai Chi,, Craft and Tiny Tots Playgroup 12 $ from 30 $ PER PERSON View our extensive V ttakeaway menu Quality food at Q rreasonable prices * Three course lunch commencing 12 noon sharp *per person BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL W cater We cat ater t for for o birthdays, b birthda irth thdayss christenings, work functions and special occasions Phone 9325 1507 HAGN#013/273 To book please phone 9250 3638 Email [email protected] www.cafedvine.com.au 36 Great Northern Hwy, Middle Swan HAGN#032/273 DIVIDE the sliced mango into individual glass serving bowls. 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Serve with fresh crusty bread. 31 ADVERTISING FEATURE Light on for Christmas CHRISTMAS is certainly a magical time of year and celebrations are thick on the ground like the snow of a white Christmas. Don’t let all the festivity transfer itself onto your waistline, instead get planning. Commit to a вЂ�light-on’ Christmas. Putting more focus on enjoying the company of loved ones and sharing fond memories will take the emphasis off the food. Avoid pressuring family and guests to вЂ�eat-up,’ allow everyone to eat the amount they feel comfortable with. There is no need to thrash our poor bodies with huge amounts of food – smaller sized pleasures will lighten that over-indulged feeling. Barbecues remain the easiest and perfect Aussie way to serve a Christmas lunch or dinner. Delicious cuts of meat, chicken, turkey and пѓћsh can be barbecued quickly, HAVE-A-GO NEWS No. 273 DECEMBER 2014 32 FOOD & WINE HAVE-A-GO NEWS No. 273 DECEMBER 2014 ...eat, drink and be merry... ADVERTISING FEATURE Vince Garreffa’s Angels and devils on horseback Festive pork THESE ARE wonderful nibbles to serve hot with drinks on a warm evening. I don’t know when devils on horseback were invented but angels on horseback appeared in Mrs Beaton’s Cookbook, which was пѓћrst published in 1861. This has blown me away. May we all say a silent thank you to Mrs Beaton every time we cook either dish as I’m sure devils are a version of the original angels. Ingredients for 6 Angels 12 plum oysters 12 trimmed bacon tails 1 tablespoon пѓћne chopped basil 1 tablespoon пѓћne chopped Italian parsley 1 tablespoon пѓћne chopped dill 12 fried bread squares 3cm x 3cm juice of one lemon toothpicks freshly cracked black pepper extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) Devils 12 pitted prunes 12 trimmed bacon tails 2 tablespoons пѓћne chopped lemon thyme 12 fried bread squares 3cm x 3cm toothpicks freshly cracked black pepper Method Let’s get the devils out of the way пѓћrst. Lay out the bacon tails long enough to wrap around each prune. Cover bacon with lemon thyme then place a prune on it and roll up, securing with a toothpick and dust with black pepper. Set aside in fridge. Now the angels… Lay out the bacon tails, same length as for the devils. Cover the bacon with a mix of basil, parsley and dill and then sprinkle with black pepper. Place an oyster on each and roll up carefully and secure with a toothpick. Now set aside in the fridge. When ready shallow fry your bread squares in extra virgin olive oil until golden on both sides and rest on absorbent paper. Next the devils go into a hot oven, 175ВєC on a tray for 10 -15 minutes until the bacon is nicely coloured. They can now be served on the crunchy fried bread. At the same time the angels should be put in a non-stick frypan with two tablespoons of EVOO and fried, turning over occasionally until the bacon is cooked and a little coloured. Take pan off the heat and drizzle lemon juice over the angels, then serve immediately on fried bread squares. Garnish angels with super thin slices of sliced lemon; the devils can stay plain. ... Letters to fa ef Vin ce Garr IF YOU want a particular recipe of mine, don’t hesitate to drop me a line at Have a Go News. Address your enquiry to Vince Garreffa c/- Have a Go News PO Box 1042 West Leederville 6901, or email your question to [email protected]. Please include your telephone number so I can call you! EASY, luscious, tasty, colourful and festive, it’s all you would want from our great free range West Australian pork. Ingredients for 4 - 6 people 1kg free range pork sirloin cut open 1cm thick into a sheet for rolling Western Australian organic lake salt Freshly cracked black pepper Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) Ingredients for пѓћlling 1 small onion 15 fresh basil leaves 100g dried cranberries (soak in hot water for 10 minutes) 1 cup rocket leaves 100g blue cheese Method Lay out your pork loin пѓџat and season with salt and pepper. Next, spread the rocket leaves evenly over the pork and then the basil over the rocket. Now fry onion until soft, mix the onion and cranberries together and spread over the rocket and basil. Break up the cheese with your пѓћngers into about 15 pieces and spread evenly over the onion and cranberry mix. Now gently but пѓћrmly roll the pork loin into a spiral to form a tight and evenly shaped roll and truss with butcher’s string so that it holds it shape while cooking. Next seal the festive roll in a hot fry pan with extra virgin olive oil for пѓћve minutes then transfer to a moderate oven (180ВєC) and cook for approximately 40 – 60 minutes depending on if you like your meat medium or well done. Allow to rest for 10 minutes, remove butcher’s string then carve. Buon Appetito! I take this opportunity to wish all readers a very merry Christmas and happy New Year. Winner of the inaugural Big Bethanie Bake Off crowned Left; Margaret Ward of Bethanie Beachside Aged Care Facility in Yanchep being presented with her award certiпѓћcate for Bethanie Bake Off Bethanie winner 2014 by Patrick O’Brien - executive director hospitality and trades at the West Coast Institute and Chris How, CEO Bethanie. Right; Sisters Lucy (10) and Emma (5) Beckett of Mary’s Mount Primary School in Gooseberry Hill being presented with their award certiпѓћcate for Bethanie Bake Off student winner 2014 by Chris How THE WINNERS of the Big Bethanie Bake Off 2014 were named after a heated live bake off at Have A Go Day. Sisters Lucy (10) and Emma (5) Beckett from Mary’s Mount Primary School in Gooseberry Hill, were named the Big Bethanie Bake Off school student winner 2014 with their late Nonna’s crumbed eggplant recipe. Taking the title of the Big Bethanie Bake Off Winner 2014 was Margaret Ward of Bethanie Beachside Aged Care Facility. Margaret prepared a butter fruit cake. She was also awarded the title of Bethanie Bake Off overall winner 2014. The Big Bethanie Bake Off aimed to close the intergenerational gap between seniors and youngsters. 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ADVERTISING FEATURE Join us online HAGN#089/272 IF YOU love golf and gadgets, but are sick of getting an indoor putting green for Christmas, then this latest gadget is just for you. The 8ware GPS golf watch from Tactico Solutions gives you everything you need to improve and enjoy your game. Embedded with over 30,000 courses from around the world (and importantly almost every course in WA) this watch knows what course you are on and where you are standing. It displays the distance to the front, back and centre of the green, distance to hazards, an easy scorecard and a shot distance measurement. Of course it is also shows the time and date and is water resistant for those 33 Between duty and design - The story of J J Talbot Hobbs Who was JJ Talbot Hobbs that he was considered to be of such importance at the time of his death that a memorial was built in one of the most prominent places in Perth? Between Duty and Design: The Architect Soldier Sir JJ Talbot Hobbs by John J. Taylor is available from local bookstores such as Bofпѓћns Bookshop or online at www. uwap.uwa.edu.au. CNR MENDS ST/MILL POINT RD, SOUTH PERTH (opposite Windsor Hotel) HAGN#077/273 THE ARCHITECTURAL work of Joseph John Talbot Hobbs is impossible to overlook in Perth and Western Australia. It dominates public spaces as well as domestic and business streetscapes. Between Duty and Design is a meticulous biography of the man: soldier and architect, highlighting his place as a citizen of national importance. Researched and written by John Taylor, an architect who specialises in heritage conservation and previously wrote a book about the architect and priest John Cyril Hawes, it reminds us of the signiпѓћcant contributions Hobbs made both to both war time victory and our built landscape. In his new book, Between Duty and Design, Taylor shows that a strong sense of duty determined that the diminutive 50-year-old architect-soldier JJ Talbot Hobbs would voyage to the First World War in 1914, where he survived the horrors of Gallipoli and the Western Front. Hobbs’ powerful organisational skills positioned him as Australia’s highest ranking soldier in Europe after the Great War. Organiser of Australian war memorials in France and Belgium, his stellar designs both there and throughout Western Australia are now largely forgotten. Hobbs designed iconic buildings such as the Weld Club, the Swan Brewery, the Windsor Hotel, the original West Australian newspaper buildings, and many more throughout Perth, Fremantle and Western Australia. “Thank you to all our patrons for their support in 2014. Old Mill Theatre looks forward to seeing you again in 2015. Look out for our All Australian plays commencing with Jigsaws 6-21 February. 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We pride ourselves as a вЂ�one stop shop’ for every kind of cook. Come and visit, you will be amazed. For that peaceful Christmas gift HAVE A GO NEWS READERS RECEIVE 10% OFF ON PRESENTATION OF THIS AD spiritual gifts - sound therapy - tarrot readings - jewellery crystals - fairy lights - mirrors - clothes - crystal balls It’s HEAVEN on EARTH phone 0404 645 956 39 Market Street, Fremantle Ph 9336 3331 Located at the ESHED Markets Fremantle HAGN#078/273 HAGN#060/273 HAGN#086/273 SHOP TILL YOU DROP... Phone 9328 7300 Email [email protected] Shop 1/226 Carr Place, Leederville Open Mon-Wed & Fri 10am-6pm, Thur 10am-8pm, Sat 10am-5pm and Sun 10-4pm 36 HAVE-A-GO NEWS No. 273 DECEMBER 2014 Christmas Gift Guide Pop into Relax Bedding and lay down by Jen Merigan BILL AND the team at Relax Bedding are the experts in helping you choose the right bed that is going to ensure you a good night’s sleep for many years to come. After years of sleeping on an antique brass bed made in 1888 with its squeaks, пѓџops and creaks I decided it was time to invest in a new bed. I had a look around at most of the bedding shops and as I am on a new campaign to support local business I chose Relax Bedding instead of a large chain store. I really liked the way they offered advice in the blog section of their website about how to choose a bed correctly and the things you should do to ensure a good selection that will provide you with happy slumber for years to come. When I visited the store I spent a considerable amount of time laying down and trying out the mattresses. Once I felt I had chosen the one I felt the most comfortable laying on Bill said keep on lying down for at least 10 to 15 minutes. Then it was time to choose a new bed base – after years of my double brass bed I decided to upgrade to a king size bed. I have had the best night’s sleep for the past month and just love my new mattress and bed. 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Swan Harmony Singers is a community choir that meets weekly in Swan View, and warmly welcomes new members (especially men) at the beginning of the New Year. Experience the ultimate in luxury cinema CONVENIENTLY located on the corner of Knutsford Avenue and Fulham Street, Belmont, Reading Cinemas Belmont is a 10-screen cin- ema complex featuring wall-to-wall screens, digital sound, stadium seating, comfortable seats with movable arms, пѓћrst release movies, value packed candy bar deals, arcade video games and two quality restaurants. Enjoy $10 movie tickets for a limited time in Reading Cinema’s standard cinema. School holiday fun Treat the grandkids to a great selection of movies these summer holidays with Disney’s Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day; Annie; Night At The Museum – Secret of the Tomb; Big Hero 6 and Penguins. Reading Cinemas Belmont also have unlimited free parking at the door everyday. 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A friendly nod or chat developed as the time ticked away or we finally resorted to our mobile phones. The advent of on-line shopping has saved most of those hassles now. At the click of a button, my girls can now check out the available styles, sizes, colours, and even runway shows without leaving the house. The benefit for me is less in-store pain but perhaps more pain for my wallet, as a steady stream of presents from companies around the world amazingly arrive on my door- step in less than two to three days. At least now I can spend those days around Christmas doing what I love most, getting out in the garden! For many people in the gardening industry internet sales are increasing rapidly and internet technology plays an important role in gardening. But for your tech savvy friends, there may not have been too much to interest them in gardening until now. I have found something that gets them excited about gardening. When I mentioned to a radio colleague that the new Hydrawise Smart Wi-Fi irrigation controller allows you to access your irrigation system from anywhere in the world, using your iPhone, iPad, Android device or web browser he could hardly contain his excitement! Yes, I can do this from my phone or computer even on my holiday. The elegant and simple-to-use controller allows your garden’s watering schedule to be automatically adjusted if required, based on the weather conditions in your local area, without any need for you to install your own weather station or rain sensor. Water can be saved by automatically suspending watering during cooler weather or when there is predicted or actual rainfall. On the other hand extra watering can be scheduled when hot weather is forecast. The full colour touchscreen on the controller makes it quick and simple to set up Wi-Fi and you can even try the Hydrawise App online. There are add-ons like flow meters that allow you to monitor for any broken pipes and sprinklers or faulty valves and wiring. Water usage alerts can be set up via email or SMS to avoid plant losses or excess water bills. The Hydrawise Smart Wi-Fi Irrigation Controller is available in six and 12 station expandable models. If you are not computer savvy this may be the perfect gift for yourself or a loved one. There are user plans from as little as $5 per month that allow you access up to four different controllers and that also allow access by multiple users. This means that you can easily access the irrigation controllers of your rental properties, or allow for your landscaper, gardener or reticulation expert to access your controller information. Or if you have a relative that always manages to mess up the controller settings or needs help to program them, then this is the perfect way to do it from the comfort of your own home or maybe even a holiday home. 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It is good to see many of the old faces in jazz, the club meets every Tuesday evening at Mt Yokine Bowling Club, Wentworth Street leadership of The Dixie Kid – it proved to be a in attendance once again. most memorable evening. And what a celebration The Jazz Club was formed some 31 years ago. Yokine, live music begins at 7.30pm and goes on it was, too. It began as a group of aпѓћcionados who organised until10.30pm. Entry is $15 for visitors and $10 for In what can best be described as a long and at a Jazz Festival at York. Now 31 years later the aim members. 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At its most basic level, it is a measurement of attitude to the risk of not achieving a favourable outcome when making an investment decision. Most people, when consulting a financial adviser, will be given a questionnaire to complete to help determine their tolerance towards under-performing investment decisions, but the resulting assessment should be overlaid with their investment objectives for income and/or growth, liquidity, tax management, and investment time-frame. It is also very important to recognise that, not only do different people have different attitudes and perceptions about the risks that they are prepared to take to achieve a particular goal, but also that not all investments carry the same risk. Therefore a retiree’s portfolio is probably far more likely to be biased toward large companies with a long history of healthy dividend payments, whereas a younger person with many years left in which to recover from speculative failures might have a higher weighting to the smaller and more aggressive end of the investment spectrum, where strong growth potential is given more importance. However, this doesn’t mean that the younger investor shouldn’t be invested in many of the same investments that a retiree would have in their portfolio, as those companies with a long history of making profits and paying dividends also have a good chance of increasing in price over time. The time this takes to occur is generally longer, but the capacity for delivering an unrecoverable capital loss is also reduced. The main driver in all of this should be about developing a strategy to achieve a target or goal which is most suitable to meet the needs of the individual investors. For example, if a retired couple has a specific amount of money with which to retire, a portfolio can usually be designed for them to generate sufficient income to finance their needs, often with additional income from the aged pension, without the need for them to draw on their capital. This strategy should also provide the couple with the flexibility to pay for larger, irregular, expenses such as the purchase of a new car or going on an extended holiday. So long as the targets are realistic, the risk here is usually not so much about generating the required income, as that is reasonably predictable in a normal economic climate, but more about having a tolerance to short term price movements, often as a result of issues completely unrelated to the particular assets held in the portfolio. A lack of tolerance for shorter term movements in price can lead to many investors seeking a much more defensive portfolio, comprised mainly of cash and term deposits. The problem with this strategy is that although the capital doesn’t move on a daily basis, the income return from these investments in the current interest rate environment are unlikely to meet their needs. This means that unless you are able to live solely off the interest in addition to any other income you are being paid, you are likely to have to draw down from your capital to meet your ongoing living expenses. Where you can’t meet your needs within the level of risk you are prepared to take, you either need to accept that you will be reducing your capital over time, or adjust your portfolio to incorporate some investments with a higher risk than term deposits, but a likely higher return. This is a balancing act, but once you have an understanding of what you want and what you need to do to achieve it, your comfort level with your portfolio over the medium to longer term should increase. It should also be remembered that your risk tolerance and needs can change over time, so you should always reassess your investment strategy if this occurs. This article is the fifth of a series of articles by Hartleys. It is general advice written by Greg and Sonya Soudure, authorised representatives of Hartleys Ltd (ABN 33 104 195 057) (AFSL 230052). Please call 08 9268 2834 or 08 9268 2865 for further information. a home tailored for over 55s complete with open plan living areas, European appliances, fitted carpets and window treatments. Because we haven’t duplicated Mandurah’s excellent recreation facilities our prices are around half those of similar lifestyle villages, which with our low weekly levies allow us to utilise our resources wisely and give residents the best of both worlds.” Mr May says Willow Creek Mews has been designed to provide community, convenience and a spacious new home with the latest technological advantages relating to acoustics, energy efficiency and sustainability. “When it comes to design, our village will provide value for money, low weekly fees and no exit fees. This means Willow Creek Mews gives the best possible value for your dollar in a very competitive market.” Villas have a huge double bedroom with an extra-large study that doubles up as a spare bedroom, all specifically designed for ageing in place and finished to exceptionally high standards. “No other village is compliant with AS 4288 and 4299 and this means there is no need to think about moving again just because you are growing less mobile or need in home care,” Mr May said. “The number of retirees having to downsize two or three times because they fail to realise that their mobility will deteriorate over the years is alarming. “The stress and financial cost involved in buying and selling several times make it so important that you make the right decision on a home that will suit your needs for later in life, rather than just for now. “High exit fees from many retirement villages can make moving prohibitive. If purchasers combine realistic expectations with careful planning they can easily find a new home, in a secure environment that will enhance their retirement rather than hinder it. “But don’t leave retirement planning to the last minute, you must think for the long term, and not be tempted by facilities you will never use. Willow Creek Mews offers residents a recreation centre, attractive landscaped gardens, security, and a link-up with a local age care service provider which will supply a host of care packages as residents’ age. “This type of service becomes ever more important later in life,” he said. A display villa is open at the village in Greenfields every Saturday from 11am to 3pm and is manned by the village manager, or contact Stephen May 0419 042 300. Visit the website www.willowcreekmews.com FOR SALE HAGN#021/273 Last few properties available at Willow Creek Mews CHRISTMAS SHOULD see Willow Creek Mews Retirement Village in Mandurah sold out and fully operational. “With construction almost complete it looks like Christmas celebrations this year will be with a full house”, said Louis May director of the village management company. “Sales have been positive throughout construction and shows our decision to provide a modern, well designed and attractive home priced from $140,000 was the right one, because it leaves plenty of spare cash for our residents to enjoy their leisure time. And that is what makes an enjoyable retirement. “Our purchase program allows buyers to move into RSL Mandurah Village Retirement & Aged Care Association (Inc) 22 Third Ave, Mandurah Units for sale under a retirement village lease scheme. Walking distance to shops, library and pool. Contact Cheryl 9535 0200 Mon-Fri: 9am-3pm (Unit 12) $150,000 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom. Freshly painted with new carpet. Double robes in main bedroom. Air conditioner in lounge. New stove. Storeroom Free standing garage available at rear of village. (Unit 15) Price on Application 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom Freshly painted Refurbished kitchen, bathroom and laundry Double robes to main bedroom Rev cycle air conditioner in lounge Storeroom Lock up garage under main roof HAGN#107/273 Commonwealth Bank Open Advice Review program. The Open Advice Review program is now underway. This program will ensure that any customer of Commonwealth Financial Planning or Financial Wisdom who has any concerns about the quality of financial advice they received between 1 September 2003 and 1 July 2012 has the opportunity to have their advice reviewed. The Open Advice Review program is fair, transparent and independent. It’s a demonstration of our commitment to do what is right for our customers. What you can expect - An assessment of the advice you received by a specialist team. - Access to an Independent Customer Advocate to help you consider that assessment. - The option of a further review by an Independent Review Panel, led by former High Court Justice, the Hon Ian Callinan AC. To participate in the program, visit commbank.com.au/openadvice or call us on 1800 507 281 to register or for more information. 40 HAVE-A-GO NEWS No. 273 DECEMBER 2014 PROPERTY & FINANCE ADVERTISING FEATURE WA Seniors missing out on suitable housing Professor Eileen Webb and Associate Professor Aviva Freilich by Frank Smith HAVING a secure home base is especially important as we age, but some seniors are falling through the cracks according to a study by University of WA Consumer Research unit. Professor Eileen Webb and her co-authors Associate Professor Aviva Freilich, Pnina Levine and Ben Travia conducted interviews and focus groups with seniors and their family members, friends and representatives from organisations working with seniors in the housing area. “The insights they provided were invaluable. They took this project from being a sterile piece of academic work to research that, we hope, demonstrates the human face of housing issues affecting older people in Western Australia,” Professor Webb said. She said the main areas of concern are the need to prepare seniors to make informed accommodation decisions and the need for stronger laws, particularly in relation to more marginal forms of accommodation. “For example, in some cases older people can be evicted on a whim,” she said. The study found that bullying by landlords, housing management and, sometimes other residents, is rife. Some seniors in rental accommodation are too frightened to ask for repairs to be done for fear of rent rises or eviction. The report said older long-term tenants should be protected from eviction even if the landlord wanted to sell a property. Homeless seniors or those living in boarding and lodging accommodation are the most vulnerable. They have little or no legal protection and yet their numbers were growing, she said. “While the resource boom brought years of prosperity for some, for many – especially those on lower and fixed incomes – the rising cost of living became problematic.” “Housing and rental prices soared and many people who had rented for many years found themselves unable to afford to stay in their homes or meet rising rental costs. “Even those seniors who want to downsize face difficulties regarding supply, location, price and amenity. “As people age, housing security is of considerable importance and the downside of the changing economic circumstances was, in our view, falling disproportionately on older people,” she said. The report found that the two areas of most pressing need for legislative intervention were family accommodation agreements and enduring powers of attorney. “These areas are responsible for huge losses for older people, including the loss of their home, but there is little formal legal protection and, if the matter has to be pursued in the court, the costs are prohibitive,” she said. The report called upon the State Government to provide a standard form to cover family accommodation arrangements such as granny flats. All such agreements should be in writing and there should be penalties for financial abuse of the older person. The research was commissioned by the Council on the Ageing Western Australia (COTA WA) and funded by Lotterywest. The full report will be available online early next year. SECRET HARBOUR CAROLS IN THE PARK Sunday 14 December 4pm -8pm Secret Harbour Primary School Oval, Maratea Parade All ages. Free entry MOSMAN COMMUNITY CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT Monday 15 December, 6.30pm at Manners Park. Bring a picnic to enjoy, also please bring a donation of non perishable food for the Salvos Christmas Appeal. JOONDALUP CHRISTMAS HARMONY 14 December, 2pm-3pm City of Joondalup Civic Chambers 102 Boas Avenue, Joondalup All ages/Family. Cost $12 CITY OF FREMANTLE CANDLELIGHT CAROLS Sunday 21 December, Gates open 6pm, Carols 7pm Fremantle Arts Centre, South Lawn Running time 70mins. Free admission Gold coin donation welcome CITY OF BELMONT CAROLS IN THE PARK Friday 12 December, 6pm to 9pm Faulkner Park, Cloverdale Enjoy the carols and spectacular fireworks display West Australian households at risk - 40 per cent of home smoke alarms don’t work SMOKE alarms are mandatory in West Australian homes – but not all home owners have got the message. Research by Smoke Alarms Australia, Australia’s leading and longest-running residential smoke alarms specialist reveals that more than 40 per cent of properties have a smoke alarm that does not work. While Western Australia is the least-worst state for smoke alarm compliance, the number of properties with defective or absent alarms is increasing year on year – a trend that needs to be quickly reversed. Since 2010, Smoke Alarms Australia has carried out an inspection of more than 140,000 residential properties in NSW, Victoria, Queensland, ACT and Western Australia – and a total of 259,000 smoke alarms. Of West Australian homes inspected for the first time, 34 per cent had at least one non-working smoke alarm in 2013, rising to 41 per cent this year. Western Australia has the lowest incidence of properties in all states with no working alarms at all – 5 per cent in 2013, and 8 per cent in 2014. Non-compliance among households has been rising in every state. “These statistics are still worrying, and suggest that state government messages such as вЂ�Only working smoke alarms save lives’ still have a long way to go,” said Troy Thompson, general manager at Smoke Alarms Australia. “Home owners are probably unaware of the smoke alarm legislation in their state, or that alarms expire after 10 years. “State governments can issue property owners with on-the-spot fines for non-compliance – of $500 in Queensland to up to $5000 in Western Australia. In light of this data and the 11,000 household fires that occurred in Australian homes last year, it’s clear that householders are not aware that smoke alarms need to be checked at least yearly to ensure they are working. “Householders are also likely unaware that, under some insurance policies, their home and contents cover may be invalid without a working smoke alarm.” Christmas lights are the major household fire danger in summer, so Community NOTEBOOK TOWN OF COTTESLOE CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT Sunday 21 December at 7pm Presented by Town of Cottesloe and St Philips Anglican Church. BYO Picnic. Cottesloe Civic Centre main lawn 6pm. we are heading into another fire risk season. “Now is the time for home owners to have their smoke alarms checked and replaced by a reputable specialist that carries all of the liability for product and workmanship. “For as little as $99, home owners can have all their smoke alarms checked and replaced well before Christmas.” Smoke Alarms Australia’s five tips for choosing and installing smoke alarms: 1. Choose photoelectric smoke alarms. Recommended by all Australian fire authorities, photoelectric smoke alarms use light sensor technology to вЂ�see’ smoke before flames appear, enabling them to detect smouldering fires faster than ionisation smoke alarms, which can only вЂ�smell’ smoke when a fire has already started. 2. Know how to identify ionisation alarms. Ionisation smoke alarms contain a small amount of the radioactive material Americium-241. The base of an ionisation alarm will have a radiation symbol and description of Americium-241. 3. Smoke alarms in all Australian residential properties need to meet Australian Standard AS 3786. While certification should be clear on the packaging, it is best to have a smoke alarm specialist check that your alarms comply. 4. Use a smoke alarms specialist to ensure compliance. A reputable provider will inspect your property, provide and install the number of smoke alarms as required by law and ensure they’re positioned correctly within the property. The annual cost per property is as little as $99 when using a specialist such as Smoke Alarms Australia – with the added benefit that they will carry full product and workmanship liability insurance. 5. Ensure you have the required amount of alarms. Smoke alarms are not only mandatory in Australian residential homes, but are required in each level of the home. All State fire authorities also recommend a smoke alarm be located between each bedroom area and the rest of the house and inside any bedroom where a person sleeps with the door closed. CITY OF BAYSWATER CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT Saturday 13 December Childrens entertainment 5pm-7pm Carols starting 7pm. Halliday Park, Coode Street Non perishable food welcome for the Christmas Food Appeal CITY OF VINCENT CAROLS IN THE PARK Sunday 14 December, 7-10pm Braithwaite Park, Mt Hawthorn This family friendly event is run with Mt Hawthorn Community Church Free event CANNINGTON CHRISTMAS CAROLS AND CRAFT FAIR Craft Fair 13 December 10am-10pm Sunday 14 December 10am-5pm Carols concert 7.30pm on Saturday night Spice Road Grove, Cecil Avenue, Cannington ST GEORGES CATHEDRAL – A DICKENS OF A CHRISTMAS Friday 19 December at 7.30pm Tickets $25 standard, $12 concession are available from Trybooking [email protected] or 9325 5766 HAGN#072/273 BUSSLETON CAROLS BY THE JETTY Monday 15 December from 6pm-11pm. Free Bring a picnic and enjoy a lovely summer night out. Are you thinking of setting up a self-managed super fund, or want support in managing your existing SMSF or investment portfolio? MARGARET RIVER CHRISTMAS CAROLS IN THE PARK Friday 12 December, 7-8.30pm, Reuther Park Free community event. Please bring a rug. Candles available on the night IGA CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT Presented by the Apex Club of Perth Sunday 21 December, 7.30pm, Supreme Court Gardens This is a ticketed event proceeds to local charities www.visitperthcity.com or 9461 3368 Visit our website or call the private portfolio specialists for a free consultation to discuss whether a SMSF is right for you. We provide a tailored personalised service to clients seeking expert professional advice about their investment aп¬Ђairs, including investment strategy, portfolio development and management. 210,000 $ Greg and Sonya Soudure Private Portfolio Managers Visit www.privateportfolios.com.au or call 9268 2834 AND YOURS FROM JUST STIRLING CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT Saturday 13 December, 7pm Grenville Reserve Cape Street, Tuart Hill Musical support: Victory Life Singers & Salvation Army Band. Sausage sizzle from 6pm Presented by local Christian churches (NO STAMP DUTY OR TAXES) If you would like to promote your event HAGN#046/273 Greg Soudure and Sonya Soudure are representatives of Hartleys Limited (“Hartleys”). 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When you have cracked the code fill in the answer in the boxes below. 1 CLUES 17 6 14 17 15 10 9 16 1 9 18 16 9 17 4 7 1 4 12 18 4 4 9 16 10 4 3 15 16 8 12 13 16 1 19 16 18 16 7 17 8 15 16 17 4 8 9 10 ANSWER: 17 6 3 9 10 18 21 17 16 2 2 9 16 8 15 7 10 4 5 3 5 17 15 1 20 6 17 3 17 6 16 1 16 15 8 4 13 3 3 7 15 16 12 10 1 20 10 16 7 15 8 4 16 6 7 8 7 9 17 11 10 3 11 16 16 14 8 3 7 1 20 10 8 19 21 16 10 9 8 10 10 15 20 11 D 10 11 12 13 14 20 15 15 16 11 17 18 6 18 16 9 16 20 18 15 20 17 18 20 S 10 18 17 8 12 9 16 14 19 19 17 20 1 21 15 22 11 23 1 24 8 25 26 ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ For information on Lovatts crossword and puzzle magazines including news, tutorials and subscriptions, visit www.lovattspuzzles.com. Play online games puzzles with a chance to win prizes at www.youplay.com Order Lovatts syndicated puzzles for your own publication, website or other platform from www.puzzlexperts.com Find all the words listed hidden in the grid of letters. 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Competition ends 15/12/14. HAGN#028/273 FROM Walt Disney Animation Studios, the team behind Frozen and Wreck-It Ralph, comes Big Hero 6, an action-packed comedy- Marvel comics of the same name, and featuring breathtaking action with all the heart and humor audiences expect from Walt Disney Animation Studios. Big Hero 6 is directed by Don Hall (Winnie the Pooh) and Chris Williams (Bolt), and produced by Roy Conli (Tangled). WIN WIN WIN To be in the draw to win a family pass to Big Hero 6, email win@haveagonews. com.au and include the word вЂ�hero’ in the subject line or alternatively address an envelope to Big Hero 6 Comp c/- Have a Go News VOLUNTEERS WANTED HAGN#111/273 Win a family in-season pass to see Disney’s Big Hero 6 mada (voice of Ryan Potter). When a devastating event befalls the city of San Fransokyo and catapults Hiro into the midst of danger, he turns to Baymax and his close friends adrenaline junkie Go Go Tomago (voice of Jamie Chung), neatnik Wasabi (voice of Damon Wayans Jr.), chemistry whiz Honey Lemon (voice of Genesis Rodriguez) and fanboy Fred (voice of T.J. Miller). Determined to uncover the mystery, Hiro transforms his friends into a band of high-tech heroes called Big Hero 6. Inspired by the 43 44 HAVE-A-GO NEWS No. 273 DECEMBER 2014 Arts dvds films/theatre books/reviews Magic, murder and mayhem in Northbridge by Josephine Allison Black Swan State Theatre Company’s 2015 season kicks off with Venus in Fur В© Robert Frith Acorn Photo A SCINTILLATING program of magic, murder and mayhem aimed at adults and children alike, awaits Perth audiences for the Black Swan Theatre Company’s 2015 season. Black Swan artistic director Kate Cherry gave a capacity audience at the Heath Ledger Theatre an insight into what theatre goers can expect with a detailed rundown of the next season. Five plays will be presented in the Heath Ledger Theatre, two in the Studio Underground. The night was a sparkling affair with an appearance by popular actor Damian Walshe-Howling (Underbelly, Janet King, Bikie Wars). Walshe-Howling joins Peter Rowsthorn and Will O’Mahony in the Kate Cherry directed ruthless real-estate drama Glengarry Glen Ross by David Mamet which debuts in May. Rachael Beck, who will appear in Next to Normal, performed a song from the musical to a delighted audience. The 2015 season kicks off in January with David Ives’ Venus in Fur, part comedy, part thriller with Adam Booth and Felicity McKay. The sexually charged comedy was the most produced play in the US this year, lauded by Broadway audiences and the subject of a recent film. In March, Moira Buffini’s black satirical comedy Dinner directed by Kate Cherry debuts with a cast including Rebecca Davis, Alison van Reeken, Steve Turner and Geraldton-born Tasma Walton making a welcome return to WA. Glengarry Glen Ross in May is followed in July by the Noel Coward classic Blithe Spirit which focuses on warring wives, laughter, magic and mayhem. The cast comprises Adam Booth, Adriane Daff, Michelle Fornasier, Roz Hammond, Ella Hetherington, Michael Loney and Jo Morris. The world premiere in September of Extinction by Hannie Rayson with a cast including Hannah Day, Sarah McNeill and Myles Pollard looks at the death of an endangered tiger quoll and a couple in conflict. Children are well catered for in October with The Red Balloon by Albert LaMorisse, adapted for the stage by Hilary Bell. It tells of a young boy who finds Celebrate Christmas with Sara Macliver and Voyces VOYCES is a youth-driven arts organisation whose focus is to create a distinct presence for choral music through the performance of a high quality, contemporary choral repertoire. Renowned musical director, Dr Robert Braham, guides the members of Voyces to perform a truly diverse repertoire. Performed works include those by acclaimed Australian composers such as Iain Grandage, Dan Walker and Stephen Leek and international composers including Francis Poulenc, Eric Whitacre, John Tavener and Ola Gjeilo. As a strong supporter of emerging composers, Voyces has showcased works by a number of local composers including Perry Joyce, Stefan Pugliese and Alex Turley. The critically acclaimed Sara Macliver will join Voyces for their 2014 Christmas concert. Featuring an exciting range of works, from traditional to modern carols, Voyces and Sara will be joined by organist Jonathan Bradley in a concert that is sure to be a highlight of the year. A Christmas concert will be held on 19 December at 7.30pm at St Joseph’s Subiaco, 3 Salvado Road, Subiaco. Following the concert, refreshments will be served in the piazza. Tickets are available from http://bit.ly/ VoycesChristmas2014. WEST AUSTRALIAN OPERA 2015 City of Perth’s Opera in the Park THE BARBER OF SEVILLE His Majesty’s Theatre Presented by alcohol.thinkagain FAUST www.waopera.asn.au West Australian Opera Chorus | West Australian Symphony Orchestra BOOK NOW CALL 1300 795 012 AD IMPACT WAO 16343 HAGN#026/273 THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO a red balloon tangled around a lamp post. The cast includes some adults and “lots of children” with Chrissie Parrott directing. The play coincides with the Awesome Children’s Festival. The Pulitizer and Tony Award-winning rock musical Next to Normal with Rachel Beck and Brendan Hanson opens in November. Filled with music, fun and pathos, the highly acclaimed musical is a first for Perth. Cherry said this year had been a highly successful one for Black Swan, highlighted by Sigrid Thornton in A Streetcar Named Desire which broke box office records and Greta Scacchi and daughter Leila George captivating audiences in Anton Chekhov’s The Seagull. Single ticket sales had already surpassed 2013 and subscriptions had risen 20 per cent, she said. Company chairman Mark Barnaba announced to applause that Rio Tinto had renewed its partnership with Black Swan for the next three years. The official side of things ended with a flurry of red balloons and glitter as parents and children gathered on stage for a colourful bow to The Red Balloon. History of the Eagles world tour comes to Perth THE EAGLES are bringing their critically acclaimed History of the Eagles World Tour to Australia and New Zealand in February/ March 2015. The legendary вЂ�Hotel California’ outfit will perform their career-spanning History Of the Eagles concerts, which see members Glenn Frey, Don Henley, Joe Walsh and Timothy B Schmit deliver an incredible three-hour songfest of classic Eagles hits, including tracks the band had never previously performed live. Favourites such as Desperado, Take It Easy, New Kid In Town, Lyin’ Eyes and Take It To The Limit are all included in the tour. The History Of The Eagles global trek has already elated fans across the USA and Canada since their latest world jaunt kicked off in July 2013. The Eagles have proven once again why they’re one of the world’s biggest bands, with tickets to their Australian and New Zealand concerts flying out of the box office last week. Frontier Touring are happy to confirm that an additional show has now been negotiated for Perth Arena on Thursday 19 February. Last in Australia in 2010 the History Of The Eagles tour is a mammoth production spanning the globe – and a show for fans to remember. Don’t miss your chance to see the Eagles make history! Perth concerts Wed 18 Feb Perth Arena sold out! Thu 19 Feb Perth Arena new show! Ticketek.com.au | 132 849 www.eaglesband.com www.frontiertouring.com/eagles www.facebook.com/frontiertouring www.twitter.com/frontiertouring b of WA lu C li o iv The T k e to than would lik eir ons for th r t a p ir e e th patronag d n a t r o p sup t 2014, u o h g u o r th ish them and to w ristmas. h C y r r e aM WA li Club of o iv T e h T ward to looks for s new show g in t n e s pre Go News a e v a H for 2015! readers in S message) BOOKING ase leave a le (p 3 6 4 5 4 Phone 936 [email protected] libo o v ti il a m E u .tivoli.org.a Web www VENUE all, s District H Applecros ss ro c d, Apple ) Kintail RoaRaffles at Canning Bridge e (opposite Th ed on il to be plac Call or ema r future shows fo mailing list HAGN#045/273 HAVE-A-GO NEWS No. 273 DECEMBER 2014 Arts dvds films/theatre 45 books/reviews World’s best ABBA Show to play at El Caballo West Australian Opera 2015 Season Resort for NYE Concert LUNA PALACE Cinemas and MosArts have announced the new program for Camelot Outdoor Cinema. This year’s selection features more advance screenings than ever before and welcomes Funk Club as the new addition to their music nights. Camelot Outdoor Cinema is a unique and intimate venue located at MosArts, the beating heart of Mosman Park. Camelot screens a wonderful selection of the season’s best пѓћlms in picturesque Art Deco surrounds. It’s the perfect setting to take advantage of some great west coast weather. Bliss out on some live music before the movie. On the пѓћrst Wednesday of each month there are jazz and oyster nights, on the second Wednesday of the month Fairbridge Festival tasters and on the third Wednesday of the month live music presented by the Funk Club. Patrons pay no extra but they should arrive early or pre-purchase tickets online to avoid missing out. Experience an exciting, diverse line-up of пѓћlms with highlights Gone Girl, Saint Vincent, The Imitation Game, Mr Turner and be among the пѓћrst to see the summer’s best пѓћlms with previews of Wild, Paper Planes, Birdman, Foxcatcher and Still Alice. Camelot Outdoor Cinema, Lochee Street, Mosman Park 9386 3554 (Windsor). Doors open at 6.30pm, Films screen at 8.15pm. Tickets $18/concession $14. For further information visit www.camelot.lunapalace.com.au WIN WIN WIN To be in the draw to win an inseason double pass to Camelot Outdoor Cinema, be amongst the пѓћrst 10 readers to email [email protected]. au and include the word Camelot in the subject line or phone the Have a Go News ofпѓћce during business hours Monday to Friday (between 9am to 5pm) and leave details. Competition ends 16/12/14. ART for ALL Merry Christmas to all our patrons and Happy New Year • 1 to 19 December Christmas Bazaar • 19 December to 7 January Closed • 10 to 25 January Colour & Movement Visit our website for exciting summer school workshops by 10 popular Perth artists ATWELL GALLERY AT ATWELL ARTS CENTRE Riverside location on bus route - Plenty of parking - air conditioned 586 Canning Hwy, (Cnr North Lake) Alfred Cove *Proceeds to the Atwell House Restoration Fund Ph: 9330 2800 www.atwellarts.com '(&(0%(5 '(&(0%(5 SP&KLOGUHQВ·V&KULVWPDV6HUYLFH SP)HVWLYDORI/HVVRQV&DUROV SP)LUVW(XFKDULVWRI&KULVWPDV '(&(0%(5 '(&(0%(5 SP)HVWLYDORI/HVVRQV&DUROV DP+RO\&RPPXQLRQ%&3 DP+RO\(XFKDULVWZLWK&DUROV DP&KRUDO(XFKDULVWZLWK&DUROV '(&(0%(5 SP)HVWLYDORI/HVVRQV&DUROV 67*(25*(В·6&$7+('5$/3(57+:(67(51$8675$/,$ 6W*HRUJHV7HUUDFH3HUWKaaZZZSHUWKFDWKHGUDORUJ HAGN#005/273 Summer of cinema under the stars Camelot outdoor cinema Queen, Fernando, Mamma Mia, Waterloo and of course happy New Year bringing in 2015 are only a few of the songs being performed in the long list of sing-a-long hits that the band will perform. The evening kicks off celebrations with one of Perth’s best showbands LA Gold taking to the main stage at 8pm with their seven piece band playing all your favourite chart toppers spanning the past пѓћve decades. With a purpose built outdoor amphitheatre there is plenty of room to be your own dancing queen if you’re in the mood for a dance in the El Caballo Resort mosh pit. Family and friends can enjoy a picnic under the stars in the beautiful grounds of El Caballo Resort, feast on a buffet dinner before catching the show, or be wined and dined like a VIP star at an exclusive cocktail party. Voulez Vous? Just 50 minutes’ drive HAGN#040/273 THOUSANDS of die-hard Abba fans will be dancing, jiving and having the time of their lives seeing in the New Year with world acclaimed ABBA tribute band, Bjorn Again performing for one night only at the El Caballo Resort NYE Concert in Perth’s Eastern Hills. Regarded as the world’s number one ABBA show, having played at major concert venues including the Sydney Opera House, the Royal Albert Hall and Wembley Stadium, Bjorn Again will hit the El Caballo Resort stage to perform their super high quality re-creation of ABBA’s timeless hits, combined with all the glitzy 70s stage costumes, Swenglish banter and hilarious stage antics. This year’s NYE concert will be pure joy, the ultimate escape and the most fun you can have wearing platform shoes and пѓџares. Crowd favourites including Dancing from Perth, El Caballo Resort is situated in the picturesque Avon Valley but why not relax and stay the night in your own caravan or make a night of it by catching one of El Caballo’s specially organised shuttle buses picking up guests from four popular locations within the Perth metropolitan area. Take a chance on me – albeit El Caballo Resort NYE Concert, and be a super trouper by booking your tickets today. Don’t miss out on this sensational ABBA experience. General admission tickets, VIP and dinner package information can be found at www.elcaballo.com.au or email [email protected]. WIN WIN WIN Be in the draw to win two double tickets for El Caballo’s NYE VIP passes. VIP tickets include meet and greet the stars of the show in a VIP cocktail party, exclusive buffet dinner and preferential seats. Tickets also include drinks throughout the event (beer, wine and soft drinks) from the VIP bar. The VIP tickets has a value of $225 pp. Total offer valued at $900. To enter, address an envelope to El Caballo NYE Comp. c/- PO Box 160, Wooroloo WA 6558 and include your details on the reverse, alternatively, email [email protected] and include the name of the venue in the subject line. Competition ends 19/12/14. *Please note, entries for this competition may be used for marketing purposes. IN 2015, WEST Australia Opera will present a year of landmark operas. Join audiences under the stars for Rossini’s rollicking comedy, The Barber of Seville (6 March) which will play at City of Perth’s Opera in the Park at the Supreme Court Gardens. Bring a picnic, your family and friends and enjoy this beautiful and popular free event. The Marriage of Figaro (14 – 25 July) at His Majesty’s Theatre, from Helpmann award winning director Neil Armпѓћeld, conducted by Antony Walker and featuring James Clayton as Figaro and Perth native Emma Matthews as Susanna. Plot turns, trickery and mistaken identity all play a part in the game of love in Mozart’s comic opera. The 2015 season culminates with David McVicar’s Royal Opera House, Covent Garden production of Gounod’s Faust (29 Oct – 7 Nov). Starring American tenor Patrick O’Halloran as Faust, Teddy Tahu Rhodes as MГ©phistophГ©lГЁs and Natalie Aroyan as Marguerite, the lavish production places the opera in the decadence of 1870s Paris. In addition, WA Opera will partner with the Perth International Arts Festival on the Australian exclusive production of Anthony Minghella’s critically acclaimed Madama Butterпѓџy and The Rabbits, composed by and featuring awardwinning Australian vocalist Kate Miller-Heidke. 2015 subscriptions on sale now and single tickets on sale from Ticketek, www.ticketek.com.au or 1300 795 012. ELVIS TO THE MAX THE KING IN CONCERT Starring Max Pellicano Thurs 12 March Mandurah Performing Arts Centre Tickets 9550 3900 Fri 13 March Regal Theatre Tickets Ticketek 132 849 www.ticketek.com.au Sat 14 March, Albany Entertainment Centre Tickets Ticketek 132 849 www.ticketek.com.au www.lesliehintonentertainment.com 46 HAVE-A-GO NEWS No. 273 DECEMBER 2014 Friend to Friend FREE For over 45’s only. Please nominate a category for your advertisement. Tick one box only. 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Reply Box 6481 LADY GSOH, fin sec, NS, SD, like to meet gent, 75+, for friendship and outings, must be happy go lucky. I like to laugh. Let’s meet for coffee. Reply Box 6486 ACTIVE male, 58, WLTM active female for outings and friendship. Let’s meet for coffee and a chat. Reply Box 6471 ATTRACTIVE well educated. I care for the aged/frail and people with disabilities. Interests; intelligent conversation. Seek a nice, understanding gentleman with GSOH for coffee. Disabilities ok. Must be NS. ALA. Reply Box 6476 AUSSIE guy, 61, tall, friendly, OK looks, GSOH. WLTM slim, medium sized lady, 70 - 75, for long lunches and romance, dine in/out, must enjoy cooking. A homely lady would be ideal. Pensioner welcome. NOR. Reply Box 6469 AUSTRALIAN lady, 73, GSOH, SD, SOR, WLTM DTE, NG, TLC, looking for possible relationship. Likes gardening, movies, theatre, dancing, dining, socialising with friends, travelling to the country. Reply Box 6475 LEAVE your comfort zone. Socialise with lovely mixed singles’ group, 50s-60s, free, meets SOR to arrange outings, north and south of the river. More gentlemen welcomed. Landline preferred; keeps costs minimal. Reply Box 6492 MALE 79, health ok, resident Perth hills. WLTM lady similar age for company and social outings. Enjoys current affairs, gardening, Australian history, music, lively conversation. GSOH, offers honest, ethical, moral company. Oldie but goodie. Reply Box 6473 MATURE gent needs dance partner for sequence dancing, can you do the foxtrot? Only a lady who loves dancing like to hear from you. Any nationality. Reply Box 6482 SINCERE gent, well into his 70s, SOR, postcode 6153, GSOH, NS, DTE, NG, SD, lots of TLC, similar attributes for friendship or relationship if compatible. Let’s meet for coffee and chat. Reply Box 6491 WA BORN 6ft tall, medium build, male SOR, own house and car. WLTM a DTE lady with the same near postcode 6108 as long term mate, 70+. Reply Box 6468 YOUTHFUL slim English lady WLTM caring, slim, fit professional gentleman, 60s70s for walks, outings, golf and lots of laughter. NOR, SD, NS, ALA. Postcode 6027. Reply Box 6457 Seeking a Partner ATHLETIC gent, 58, wishes to meet a lady to share good times and a long happy life. Reply Box 6464 ENGLISH Australian lady, 60+, attractive blonde, petite, refined, feminine, educated, ND, DTE, GSOH, WLTM refined, well mannered, sincere, unattached gentleman, 60-70. I love music, gardening, walking, reading, city and country life. Genuine replies only. Reply Box 6463 GENT 45, 6056 postcode area, GSOH, NS, SD, tallish, socialising, movies, family gatherings, bushwalking, photography, writing, visiting galleries. I also like homelife, pets, caring, kind hearted, committed. WLTM Caucasian lady, 40-55 to share life and interests. Reply Box 6487 GENT 64, single, ND, WLTM. Looking for a lady medium/ slim for a travel companion, friendship and more. I love sports etc, most outings. I am still active in the bedroom. Let’s meet for a coffee and chat. Reply Box 6466 LADY wanting to meet gent, 63-70, who is living a life of their own and DTE. I’m 63, intelligent, attractive and waiting for the love bug to bite. I’m hoping to hear from you. SOR. Reply Box 6477 LADY widow, slim, NS, SOR, caring, refined, honest, genuine. WLTM gent, 70-75, tall, who enjoys life, GSOH, permanent relationship. Reply Box 6459 LADY WLTM gent 65-76 to enjoy getting to know each other. This year then see the New Year in for a new journey and adventure. Let’s meet for coffee and a chat and see where it will take us. What a nice Christmas surprise present. NS, SD, SOR. ALA. Reply Box 6461 MALAYSIAN aged 66, healthy, slim, good looking, very clean and tidy, friendly, good morals, good cook, likes outings, movies, dining out, trips away. Good natured, looking for respectful male, only moderate SD, looking for happy, positive personality. Reply Box 6467 I AM looking for my true match. I am a widow, 75 and feeling lonely at times. I am easy going, NS, GSOH and WLTM DTE gent, age open, to be my true friend and my everything to enjoy mutual company for the years to come. So please send me details, perhaps you are my true friend. Reply Box 6472 IS THERE a nice man out there who is 63-68, doesn’t get PMT, NS, NG, SD, also placid, very family orientated, friendly man who also loves animals. Reply Box 6465 LADY healthy, slim, sporty, Australian. WLTM easygoing, romantic, healthy, fin sec man, mid 70s, 173cm plus tall, GSOH, NS, NG, SD ok. Likes music of yesteryear, beach walks, fishing, gardening, homelife, touring our state. simple pleasures, being together. Let’s meet each other. NOR. Reply Box 6479 THE SOS Mobile Watch is the Christmas gift that keeps giving all year round Seeking a Travel Companion ACTIVE 81, male, Aus.UK, clean and presentable seeks lady as a friend for cruise or interstate holidays, NS, SD, DTE Genuine replies will be appreciated. Reply Box 6493 Friend to Friend When replying to an entry: To reply to the advertisements in Friend to Friend nominate the reply box (the number located at the right hand bottom corner of the ad) concerned and post to: eg. Reply Box 4100 c/- Friend to Friend, PO Box 1042, West Leederville, WA 6901. (example only) Send your reply on a single sheet of paper. Place in a small envelope 11B (measures approx. 14 x 9cm). No greeting cards or bulky items. All replies will be forwarded at the end of each month. All replies are strictly confidential and are not opened. Friend to Friend etiquette... GENT 68, content, creative, sensitive, water sign, seeks interesting female, same age, universal musical, bright. Reply Box 6489 GENT mid 60s, own home, fin ok, fit. WLTM lady same who would like to sell up, move out of Perth metro area, buy a small hobby farm and travel in a mobile home when we feel like it. I am a NS, SD, Thornlie area, Disability not a disadvantage. Reply Box 6483 Obtaining replies to your Friend to Friend Reply Box entry: Please include two stamped ($1.40) self addressed C5 envelopes. These envelopes measure approx. 23x16cm and are obtainable from Australia Post. Entries not accompanied by the correct sized envelopes will not be considered for publication. FRIENDLY tips for maximising your use of this free service; • Use the grid, write your entry in ink using one space per word. • Your entry must fit into the 35 spaces of the grid - NO EXTENSION OF GRID IS PERMITTED. • Post the entry to Friend to Friend PO Box 1042, West Leederville WA 6901 by the 20th of the month preceeding publication. • Your entry must be accompanied by two C5 envelopes (which measure 23x16cm and are obtainable from Australia Post) Each envelope must have $1.40 postage. Please follow these instructions to guarantee your entry will be considered for publication. CHRISTMAS is around the corner and it can be difficult to find the perfect gift for parents that have everything. If mum and dad are getting older and your concerns are growing about their health and safety, the SOS Mobile Watch may be the answer for this year’s Christmas stocking. Developed and released by Australian company mCareWatch earlier this year, the SOS Mobile Watch is an all-in-one standalone smart watch, mobile phone, location finder and personal emergency alarm. It’s also the only waterproof device of its kind in the world, meaning it can be worn in the shower. Designed to assist the elderly, disabled or people with special needs, it helps families and carers stay connected and close to help. An SOS button dials three pre-set emergency numbers when pressed and a built-in microphone and speaker allows hands-free calls. The wearer doesn’t need to press anything when a call comes in as the watch can automatically answer up to 20 pre-set numbers of family and friends. Medicine and appointment reminders can also be set and a long battery life means it only needs to be charged once every few days. “This is the ideal Christmas present for Australians with family members who are older or have threatening health conditions – one that literally gives the gift of year-round connection, independence and peace of mind for Australian families,” said mCareWatch founder Peter Apostolopoulos. One of the innovative features of the watch is its location finder. If someone has a condition – such as dementia – and they become lost and disoriented, a family member or carer can track where they are by monitoring the mCareWatch dashboard on a computer, iPad or Smartphone. It takes away the stress and worry a family member experiences if their loved one goes missing. Unlike the traditional вЂ�pendant’ style personal alarms which can only be used in limited areas such as the home, the SOS Mobile Watch can be worn out while socialising or shopping, giving the wearer freedom and independence. Carers can also establish a safe area or perimeter – known as a вЂ�geo-fence’ – for their loved one if necessary. An SMS emergency alert is sent to the carer if their loved one leaves the area or crosses the perimeter. The movements of the wearer can also be checked through the pedometer feature. If there’s little or no activity this may indicate something is wrong. The SOS Mobile Watch SMW-14 is available in white, black and burgundy and can be purchased online at www.mcarewatch.com.au. Its recommended retail price is $598 if purchased outright inclusive of the watch, SIM card, data and set up fee or $49 per month for 24 months. WIN WIN WIN To be in the draw to win a SOS Mobile Watch valued at $598 simply email win@ havegonews.com.au with SOS in the subject line. Or write to SOS competition C/- Have a Go News PO Box 1042, West Leederville 6901. Entries close 15/12/14. Do you need a companion or friend? Don’t be lonely over summer or in 2015. Let Have a Go News help you through our Friend to Friend page. The early bird catches the worm! Get writing and send in your coupon. Active Ageing calendar for the Peel region SENIORS RECREATION Council of WA Inc. Peel branch has produced the Active Ageing in Peel calendar for the past seven years with the support of clubs, groups and organisations from the Peel Region. The calendar, featuring seniors doing sport and recreational activities, is sold at various outlets throughout the Peel region and has been supported by local businesses including Bunnings and Spud Shed. The calendar will be available for purchase at the Shire of Murray Seniors’ Health and Lifestyle Expo, Ac-cent City of Mandurah Seniors Health and Safety Expo, and on certain days at Bunnings and Spud Shed. These calendars cost $3 to print and if people can afford $5 the extra $2 goes towards our continuing programs, such as our Peel Aged Care Games and Peel Strong on Your Feet mobility classes for seniors. Enquiries to Jan 9535 4749 or 0427 088 615. HAVE-A-GO NEWS No. 273 DECEMBER 2014 47 Scene Socially SCENE (1): Have a Go Day was a huge success in 2014 with more than 15,000 people attending at Burswood Park. SCENE (1): Top row from left; Channel 7 Perth’s Basil Zempilas joined Athol Wightman in the Have a Go News hospitality tent to entertain guests - Have a Go Day stalwart Monika Kos with Tahlia Merigan - Vince Garreffa - Jenny and her team from British Travel, Tim Casey and Rick the Rock Eagle climbed the wall. Second row from left; The West Coast Eagles Football Club joined in on the fun for the пѓћrst time this year -The SES were on hand celebrating SES WEEK and The Red Hat Ladies enjoyed the day. At the midnight hour SOLUTIONS CONTACT COLUMN 9371 0380 WANNEROO LADY 64 kind, happy, e/going grn eyed brunette, slim, well grmd, approachable & lovely to talk to. Loves aussie o/doors, sport, casual outings. Sk honest, decent gent not too old for romance. FREMANTLE LADY 64 Quiet, gentle, artistic, nice looking country girl at heart who feels quite at home going bush, пѓћshing & c’van travel. Suit ret farmer w/ loving, caring nature. STIRLING LADY 65 Pretty widow, trim, happy natured blond w/ hazel eyes. Has young o/look & wants to move forward & enjoy life w/ happy, healthy gent. NORTH BEACH LADY 70 Attr, youthful, lots of vitality, warm & gentle nature, slim, very well grmd, пѓћn secure, brn eyed brunette. Enj arts, concerts, cooking, travel, sk sincere, active male companion. KELMSCOTT LADY 69 loves c’van travel, gardening, animals. A cute, slim, petite brunette, proud, пѓћt, active, is of a country mind set & is not tied down so can relocate. Sk decent, e/going gent. HILLS AREA LADY 69 Sweet, cheeky, funloving, very interesting woman. Pretty blue eyed brunette w/ a slim, girlish пѓћgure, keeps young & full of life, well travelled, sk spirited gent to enj doing things as a couple. ELLENBROOK LADY 80 lively, cheerful, healthy, independent widow, still drives, e/going, sociable w/ simple tastes. Likes to cook, enj walks, loves playing cards. Sk gent w/ tidy habits to 90. OCEAN REEF GENT 56 well spoken/educated, clean cut, self emp, div, family man, friendly, young, peaceful, enj sport, nature, o/doors & will give anything a go. Sk honest, intel woman w/ vitality. SALTERS POINT GENT 60 Div, 180cm, trim, well grmd/ mannered, co director, enj a bit of golf, art, concerts, dining out, travel. Sk conпѓћdent, d.t.earth lady to do things as a couple. TRIGG GENT 63 Tall, dark, handsome, educ/professional, charming & personable, very well travelled, well read, enj music, photog & intell conversation. Sk socially aware woman w/ integrity. HILLARYS GENT 68 Wid, warm, kind, well mannered, 180cm, active, well pres, enj travel, social gatherings & love vintage cars. Best suit e/going lady w/ similar qualities. MANDURAH GENT 73 Lives on lovely 5 acre prop w/ horses, birds, fruit trees. Loves this lifestyle. Div, 178cm, пѓћt, “ordinary bloke w/ honest values” & country mindset. Loves animals, sport, пѓћshing, crabbing. Sk friendly, happy lady. GOSNELLS GENT 74 Tall 188cm, well built, very neat & tidy widower, casual & e/going, open-minded man who takes pride in his home. Takes people as they are. Sk sincere lady for friendship. SCENE (2): The WA Seniors Awards were held on 8 November to honour and celebrate seniors and their contributions to our community. The event was held at the University Club of WA. SCENE (2): Top row from left; Seen at the event were Colleen Angus, Marlene Robins and the Juniper WA Senior Champion of the year Maureen Angus - Richard and Marie Maloney -2013 WA Senior of the Year Errol Bartlett-Torr with his wife Maureen. Second row from left; Frans and June van de Klashorst - Ron Reddingius and Mayor of Cockburn Logan Howlett - Roley Myers and John Miller. Third row from left; Del Fyfe - Bettine Heathcote - Ken Marston and Edith Pedersen. Jon Lewis WHAT WE say is not always what we mean. One evening my brother joined me on an outing to the theatre – the Blue Room in Northbridge. After yet another brilliant play I invited him to a spot of dinner at the local Mexican restaurant as I was famished and thought he might be too. My brother was considered in his response and politely declined explaining he had had a nice full lunch earlier. Lunch time was a long time ago and I felt for sure by now he must be hungry and asked again. Again he politely declined and I felt satisпѓћed with his response, for a while. Arriving at the restaurant I ordered the biggest burrito with everything, as my вЂ�famished’ was quickly being superceded by вЂ�starving’, or at least that’s what my eyes were telling me. Once again I invited my brother and he declined. Normally that would do. However this time I could hear my darling wife’s voice in my head. “Oh husband, be generous and buy him something.” So with that sweet sound in mind I suggested I order for him a вЂ�starter’ of tacos, after all, if he truly did not want them I was more than eager to oblige. They came in two’s or three’s. The friendly assistant automatically ordered the two and I heard an urgent voice in my head “Buy him the three, he might be hungry”. So I did. My own voice in my head said “Most likely he will eat one to be polite and the remaining two will go to the hungry you”. This voice pleased me and we proceeded to sit along with our number on a stick at a table on the street and wait. First arrived the вЂ�starter’ and I was almost ready to eat one as he could eat the other and one would certainly go spare. Oh dear, my dear wife’s voice again in my head “Wait.. just wait...” So I did. My burrito arrived and I ate it all, My brother ate the пѓћrst taco then the second and quickly the third taco too! He loved it and I think he then proceeded to lick his пѓћngers and express “well I didn’t think I would have liked it so much.” My lesson here is I am glad I listened to my wife as... what people say is not always what they mean. On behalf of my dear wife Gloria and myself, we wish you a safe and holy Christmas. All the best, Jon Lewis Jon Lewis can be heard on 6PR 882 AM, Monday to Friday from midnight to 5.30am. Is your club looking for a Quiz Master? Jon is available as your Quiz Master. Text him on 0404 005 882 or email jon@haveaquiz. com For more details, visit the website www.haveaquiz. com SCENE (3): During Seniors Week to demonstrate the increasing importance of active ageing initiatives throughout Australia, COTA (WA), in conjunction with their Living Longer, Living Stronger в„ў program held an inaugural Active Seniors Festival in the welcoming surrounds of the Perth Cultural Centre. SCENE (3): Top row from left; COTA (WA)’S Mall Walking Club members, Maureen Banham, Stuart Leake and Jan Lambrecht - Marlene Robins and Quentin Smythe - Margaret Quirk and Como Health and Fitness Centre’s Robert Lea. Second row, from left; Lyn Pellick and Marion and Ron Hetherington - June van den Klashorst, Val Boyle and Judy Hogben. Third row, from left; Tony Simpson, Judy Hogben and Ron Alexander - Some of the stretching exercises available. SOLUTIONSMATCHMAKING.COM.AU Matching mature singles since 1995 For further information about mall walking and Living Longer, Living Strongerв„ў programmes, please call COTA (WA) on 9321 2133. EXTR A RELEASE OF PREMIUM SEATS 2ND & FINAL SHOW THURSDAY 19 FEBRUARY PERTH ARENA FRONTIERTOURING.COM EAGLESBAND.COM THE EAGLES – вЂ�HISTORY OF THE EAGLES – THE STORY OF AN AMERICAN BAND’ FEATURE-LENGTH DOCUMENTARY ON DVD AND BLU-R AY: OUT NOW.
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