Dec 15/Jan 16
DECEMBER 15/ January 16
Free
Immaculate Conception Church Services
Christmas Eve – 6pm Carols, 6.30pm Mass
Christmas morning – 9am Mass
St Marys Anglican Church
Christmas service at
Boyanup.
Service at St Marys on 27th
December,9am
Carols by Candlelight @ St. Aidan`s
Ferguson Church
Sunday 20th December 6.30 p.m. As usual,
afterwards we are all welcome to go to St
Aidan`s Winery where Phil and Mary will
host our festive `cheer and chatter`.
A plate of nibbles to share
would be appreciated.
The Dardanup Lions Club and the
Dardanup and Districts Residents
Assoc. invites you to
Carols by Candlelight
on Thursday 17th December,
7.00pm @ Carramar Park, adjacent to the
Dardanup Community Centre.
Battery operated candles for sale –
$2 each, bring correct money.
BYO chairs and rug
Santa will be visiting
New Years Eve Celebration at
the Ferguson Hall
Thursday 31st December 2015 @
8pm.
Look out for
posters for
further details
The Dardanup Lions Club and the Dardanup and
Districts Residents Assoc. invites you to
Dardanup’s Australia Day Breakfast
on Tuesday 26th January, from 8am @ Carramar
Park, adjacent to the Dardanup Community Centre.
Gold coin donation
Cooked breakfast
(breakfast served between 8am - 10am)
BYO chair or rug and mug
Entertainment and children’s games provided.
Dec 15/Jan 16
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Dardanup and Districts Residents Association
Presidents Report 2015
receiving the advertising money which funds printing
costs. The Shire of Dardanup has given us an annual
grant of $1000 to assist with the purchase of paper. Well
done to all involved in the production of the Dardanup
Times – a very valuable and professional looking
newspaper. We value the regular news supplied by
Maureen Ward (Dardanup Seniors), The Dardanup Shire
Council, The Boyanup Farmers Market, Phil Ottrey
( Dardanup Lions Club),Dr Liz Suter, Erika Mc Manus,
Dept of Agriculture and the 2 primary schools.
Special thank you to Terry Eaton for distributing the
Dardanup Times through the Post Office and to Les and
Suzie Bekker distributing the Times at the General Store
on our behalf.
Australia Day in Dardanup saw the Dardanup Lions Club
and the Residents Assoc Committee join in coordinating
the 11th Australia Day Breakfast. This was very
successful and we look forward to again assisting the
Dardanup Lions with this project.
Maureen and I have been on a community committee
reviewing the Shire Municipal Inventory. Our input has
been well received and our work here will come to an
end shortly, however we are keen to further explore the
conservation of Dardanup’s history.
We have reviewed the Dardanup Telephone directory
which will be shortly delivered to the printers and we are
working on a Welcome to Dardanup Pack which will be
provided to new residents as soon as the Telephone
Directory is completed.
The development of seniors housing on Lot 56 Mitchell
Way is progressing with Access Housing being
successful in acquiring Royalties funding. Further
meetings are scheduled.
Dot Tyrrell our Treasurer has done an excellent job in
keeping our financial side in good order. Well done Dot.
Cathy Miller, Maxine Bourne, Maureen Ward, Mary
Smith, Jenny Trigwell and Sue Gilbert continue to
support the Association and offer invaluable advice at
meetings and via emails.
This year our small Committee has continued to organise
activities that have become an important part of
community life in Dardanup, such as the Dardanup
Times, the Anzac Day Service, the First Aid Course and
the Australia Day Breakfast and Xmas Carols organised
in conjunction with the Dardanup Lions Club as well as
liaising with Council on issues of importance to this
community.
Mary Smith initiated our 11th Clean Up Dardanup Day
on the long weekend in March. Rural residents of
Ferguson Rd and Crooked Brook Rd collected rubbish
from outside their properties. The Dardanup Shire
assisted by collecting all the rubbish bags. Our
Association will organise this important event again next
year with Mary’s assistance.
Our annual Anzac Day Service organised by the
Committee was a special event this year,
commemorating the 100th year of ANZAC. The
ceremony was marked by our local young people
conducting the service and a letter from a Harris family
member at Gallipoli read by Gwen Wells. We hired a
P.A. which improved the service for the large crowd
attending. The morning tea, importantly, always provides
a chance for friends to catch up. Once again the
Dardanup Lions Club again provided a sausage sizzle
which was enjoyed by all.
Our Assoc. supplied a letter of support for a grant
applications for the Bull and Barrel Festival which we
are delighted to assist with and our Assoc. again funded
the Art Spectacular.
Sue Bottomley again organised the Senior 1st Aid Course
held at OLOL Primary School for 18 people.
The Dardanup Times distributed monthly for 16 years
has been for the last 12 months produced in house using
our photocopier housed at the Shire office. The Dardanup
Bull and Barrel Festival and Dardanup Arts Spectacular
used it for all their photocopying needs which saved their
volunteers time and money. Seven other community
Jill Cross
groups also have access to the copier and we charge all
President, Dardanup and Districts Resident’s Assoc
community groups for the toner used. The Dardanup
Times is available online on the Shire of Dardanup
website. Out of towners have to pay postage for the year
if they wish to receive the Times and there are about 12
of those. Andrea is volunteering her time to collate the
Member for South West Region
Dardanup Times which is very good of her and Lisa
Wishing you a Merry Christmas
Ferris, Darline Morgan and myself share the volunteer
and a Happy New Year
job of collecting the news and forwarding to Andrea as
well as organising the photocopying. We have 11
volunteers who assist with folding. The Times features 3 I hope you all enjoy this wonderful time with
your families, celebrate the year that was and
pages of business card size ads and 1 full page supplied
reenergise for the journey ahead. Stay safe
by Dardanup Rural Supplies. The advertising in the
and best wishes to all.
Times has been well received by local businesses and we
have a waiting list for those who wish to advertise. Those Freecall: 1800 758 458 │ Ph: 08 9724 1181
on the waiting list advertise in the black and white pages [email protected]
www.colinholt.com.au
Authorised by C Holt, Unit 2/8 Cassowary Bend, Eaton WA 6232
until such time as we can offer them coloured ad space.
Dot has done a great job in organising, invoicing and
Hon Colin
Holt MLC
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Gwen Wells and Ann Kirkpatrick attended the Bunbury
Regional Hospital Campus Carers Volunteer Morning Tea. A
very enjoyable experience. Several members intended to go to
Greetings one and all from Dardanup Senior Citizens Inc.
th
Fifteen members were welcomed to today’s meeting. Several the Shire’s Volunteer Sundowner on the 7 December 5 – 7
pm, Bethanie 111 Eaton Drive, Eaton. Thank you to the Shire
items were brought in for our Christmas hampers. Also six
knitted outfits for African Aids babies, twenty five beanies for for your invitation and hosting this event.
Preparations are well in hand for the Christmas Luncheon to
Princess Margaret Hospital, beanies for Solaris Care from
th
Alex Busher, one rug for Wheelchair for Kids, also items for be held on the 24 November. Any members willing to help
Palliative Care. Thank you everyone for your generosity. All set up tables and so forth, please be at the hall by 9:30.
Hoping to see you there. We send our best wishes to those
will be distributed shortly. Brother Ollie Pickett was sent a
members who are suffering illness at this time. You are all in
congratulatory card from us for his commitment to the
our thoughts and prayers. Raffle winners for November were
Wheelchair for Kids programme. Bangladesh will receive a
Ann Kirkpatrick and Maureen Ward.
consignment in the near future. A wonderful cause helping
Take Care, till next time, keep smelling the roses!
many deserving disabled people.
Maureen Ward.
Dardanup Senior Citizens Report
Locally Produced Coffee Table Book A Big Hit
Valley ‘loop’. ‘Ferguson Valley – Plated’ was the
brainchild of local Peppermint Lane Lodge proprietor Kim
Wesley. As is her want, Kim co-opted the support of
‘The Ferguson Valley – Plated’ is a beautiful, locally
sixteen other business’s and harnessed the interest of
produced, 88 page full colour coffee table book. It
other valley identities who showed interest in the project.
contains stunning pictorial images of the area’s
In the space of 10 hectic weeks the finished product
landscapes, flora and fauna, and also highlights
rolled off the printing press!
seventeen fabulous Ferguson venues together with
memorable recipes from the Valley’s extremely talented In just a little over a month, sales have determined the
necessity for a re-print and copies are available from
cooks/chefs.
participating venues including the Dardanup Visitor
Totally encapsulating the uniqueness of the Ferguson
Centre. The RRP is $25 which makes it an excellent
Valley, it provides a fabulous way to promote the area
Christmas gift and a wonderful way to share the
where we choose to live and play to family and
friends. It is a great tool for aspiring tourists and a useful awesome attractions of the Ferguson Valley.
guide for those wishing to experience the Ferguson
Ladies Deck Day
Around 30 local ladies attended the annual Ferguson/
Wellington Mill get together at the Wellington Food and
Wine Centre at Wellington Forest Cottages hosted by
Wendy Perdon and Kim Wesley.
Dec 15/Jan 16
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The Year One Students have been looking at Christmas Recipes. They voted on which recipe they
would like to make at school. This is the recipe that was most popular. We are going to make it
soon and are pleased to be able to share the recipe with the Dardanup Community.
Christmas Wreaths
Ingredients
Method
50g butter
180g mini white marshmallows
180g cornflakes
Red Smarties
Green food colouring
40g melted chocolate
Dear Santa,
Have you ever wanted something so bad that you’ve
dreamt for it in your sleep?
Santa, I desperately would
like roller skates for Christmas! I especially need them
so I can invite my friends
over to roller ska"ng. My
Mum and Dad can have some
peace and quiet. I promise to
be extremely good for the
rest of my life to get these
roller skates.
Luca,
Year 4 student
Dear Santa,
I would really like 4 "ckets
for South Africa for a
holiday because, Tanika,
Mum, Dad and I really miss
South Africa!
Daniella, Year 2 student
Microwave the butter and marshmallows for 30sec.
Stir and continue if needed.
Remove from microwave and stir in cornflakes and
green food colouring,
When mixed well, use wet hands to form small
handfuls of mixture.
Make a Christmas Wreath shape with the mixture.
Drizzle the white chocolate over the finished wreaths
and stick the red smarties to the chocolate.
Dear Santa,
I have tried as hard as I
could to not be in trouble
this year. I also hope your
reindeers are healthy. I have
a few things I want for
Christmas. One is a purple
horse bucket, a new pair of
jodhpurs and some more
lego please.
Lily, Year 3 student.
Dear Santa,
Can I please have a
new mountain bike
because my old one
is heavy and I can’t
ride up hills?
Juniper, Year 3
student
Dear Santa,
I desperately need an off road
scooter. I deserve it! I need an
off road scooter because of
the rocky roads on the farm .I
really need and I must have it!
I would let my sister sit on the
couch while I do her and my
chores. I need it so bad! Plus I
am on the good list. I help
everyone who needs help.
Haven’t you ever desperately
wanted anything so bad? My
sister owns every toy in the
house. I need some of my
own!
Candece, Year 4 student
THE DARDANUP PRIMARY SCHOOL
COMMUNITY WOULD LIKE TO WISH
EVERYONE A SAFE, HEALTHY AND
ENJOYABLE CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR.
Dear Santa,
I like you because it is a fun
"me at Christmas. Please I
want a remote control
helicopter. Thank you.
Beau, Year 2 student
Dear Father Christmas,
Have you ever wanted something so desperate that you
would do anything in the
world? Well I have. I really,
really want a Pug! Yes, I said
it , a Pug! Mum and Dad, well
maybe I am a li.le bad. I will
walk the dog every day. I will
feed it! I will bath the pug. I
will make it go outside to the
toilet. I’ll let it sleep with me.
So now you can see I deserve a
pug. Your best li.le girl,
Caitlynn. Year 5 student.
Dear Santa,
I would love a
remote control
chopper that can
shoot nerf
bullets. It would
be great to have
a water pistol on
the back! Thank
you.
Jesse, Year 2
Dear Santa,
I hope that I’m not on the
naughty list because I want
to be free of that. I hope
you get all my presents I
wish. I hope you had a
great year and I will give you
some milk, cookies and
carrots. I hope that I get my
favourite presents please
Santa please!! You are my
favourite person!
Corey, Year 4 student
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Lions News
Four Lions were active at the recent multi-sport day,
AKA Bunbury Special Olympics.
Dale’s morning coffee catch up
Hackersley owners Adrie and Aaron sat with me for a quick
chat this week.
This couple have had Hackersley since 2002 and they have
made it what it is – a hideaway European style restaurant.
There is restaurant seating for up to 60 and functions can seat
up to 90. The view out over the deck is of rolling green hills,
grazing cattle and water – the large dam provides a very
relaxing atmosphere; one you can easily get lost in.
Aaron describes his menu as classic with a twist. The dishes
are presented in degustation style and is an experience you
should treat yourself to at least once. Proud winners of a Gold
Plate award last year for best regional restaurant within a
winery, the couple continue to mix it up with menu changes
every six weeks to allow for seasonal produce to be utilised.
The property is 110 acres of land and has 35 acres of vines –
several varieties including Verdelho, Sauvignon Blanc,
Semillon, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz. There is a
small R & D patch of Petit Verdot and Mondeuse that are
expected to produce this year. The Hackersley wines are
produced by Ferguson Valley favourite Willow Bridge. You
can taste at the cellar door and stay for lunch or afternoon tea.
Congratulations to
Congratulations to Sue Gilbert, Jill Brady and the many
Dardanup ladies who took part and competed in the
Women’s Triathlon held in Bunbury on the 15th
November. Over 380 women competed this year.
Your efforts in this wonderful event are appreciated.
Well Done!
Happy Birthday Gil Cornish and Deb Archdeacon
celebra"ng their 60th birthdays
Dec 15/Jan 16
Seen here are Henny Royendyk and Allen Mountford
cooking up a storm (free sausage in a bun) for the hungry
participants in the lunch recess during the disabled youth
sports day. Our Dardanup lions help a range of both fit
and disabled youth so that their growth and enjoyment of
life improves.
Zali Moyle was this year’s Outward Bound Scholarship
Award winner who we sponsored to go on the Walpole
Wilderness Experience. She arrived back safely at the
Start of October thrilled by her experience.
Once again the Lion’s have sponsored a scholarship for
one lucky recipient to sail on the Tall ship Leeuwin from
Fremantle to Busselton.
By Lion Phil Ottrey
What have you been up to in the last few months?
We are open Thursday to Sunday 10am to 4pm and also host
weddings and private func"ons. We were finalists for the
Gold Plate this year and also became grandparents to our
beau"ful Fergus so all this has been keeping us very busy!
Chef’s special
As we change the menu regularly, Aaron gets to experiment
with changes.
Wine of the month
For the Christmas period, the new Rose and of course the
sparking will definitely be the favourites in the warmer
weather.
Ultimate Sunday
Sometimes we have a jazz band on Sundays and Adrie dusts
off her vocal chords to sing a few tunes.
Would you like your tourism business to be included in the
Dardanup Times monthly coffee round? If so, please contact
Dale at
[email protected] or 0408916966
Congratulations to “IT’S TIME” Blackwood team – Tom
Cross (cycle and team captain), Richard George (Swim – or
after this year’s rainfall his role was more as dredge), Victor
Bertola (run and hospital), Chris Haddon (horse ride), and
Rod Chambers ( paddle) This extraordinary group of muscle
power, mental magnitude,
fitness and finesse valiantly
won the veteran’s class after
doggedly chasing the title for
four years. Many thanks to
Andy Crilly for being the
body double for Victor in the
team photo. The likeness was
uncanny.
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Then there is the view and of course – that door. A
perfect seCng to kick back and relax with a glass of
wine, some good company and the perfect view.
Doors will be thrown open to the public from Friday the
6th of November, and will have regular opening hours of
MEDIA RELEASE: GREEN DOOR WINES OPENS Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 11.00am to 4.30pm
ITS DOORS
Always something new to experience
behind the Green Door
There is a special "ming process to crea"ng the perfect
bo.le of wine, and this pa"ence and a.en"on to detail
has also been applied to the new Green Door Wines
cellar door.
Owners Kath & Ash Keeffe have been working hard to
combine all the right elements to create a unique cellar
door experience showcasing their bou"que wines.
Green Door Wines have been making wine in the
Geographe region since 2007 and are excited to invite
people to come down and experience what is behind the
Green Door.
A simple fresh menu has been created, using local
ingredients where possible, to accompany their award
winning wines. The Spanish influence in their vineyard
and winery has carried through to the Cellar Door… this
includes a different twist on sampling the wines, but we
won’t spoil it, its something to experience yourself!
LEEUWIN SAILING SHIP SCHOLARSHIPS
RECIPIENTS
The Shire of Dardanup committed funding for three
places in the 2015/16 budget. Additional
sponsorship was sought from local businesses, with
an overwhelming response. This additional funding
Applications to the Shire of Dardanup’s annual
Leeuwin Sailing Scholarship program closed on the enabled an extra three scholarships to be
awarded. In recognition of this, the Shire of
16th October 2015. Council received 17
Dardanup would like to acknowledge the financial
applications and the quality of these applications
made choosing the recipients a difficult task for our support of these sponsors. Our special thanks go to
the following: Doral Mineral Sands, Cristal Mining
selection panel. Council would like to commend
Australia, Lions Club of Dardanup, Lions Club of
this year’s applicants on their presentation and
Eaton, Depiazzi and Sons.
conduct during the selection process. The Shire of
Dardanup would like to congratulate the following More information about the Leeuwin Sailing
2016 Leeuwin Sailing Scholarship recipients:
Scholarship program, please contact Betty Foster
Madeleine Congdon, Johannes Grimbeek, Tyson
on 97240354 or email
Daniels, Kira Blechynden, Lauren Horton, Mitchell
[email protected]
Gregory.
Reminder to all residents of the Shire
- For any fire emergency the 1st phone number to ring is 000
Dec 15/Jan 16
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Come & visit Award winning Potter & Glass Artist Christine
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Open most days, please phone to confirm times.
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PH 9728 1011
- FAX 9728 1069
EMAIL : [email protected]
Trading Hours
Mon-Fri :
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Sat & Sun : 8.00 – 3.00
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A showcase of quality works and
gifts by artists and artisans of
Australia’s SouthWest.
Open Friday to Sunday and most public holidays 11 to 5 pm
Make Lyndendale Gallery
part of your Ferguson Valley experience.
08 97283038
828CrookedBrookRd
Dardanup
[email protected]
0427 263 390
0409 848 460
Fax: 9726 3054
Dardanup Garage
Services Offered
Fixed price servicing
Mechanical repairs to all sizes and
makes of cars
Contact Dave
Trucks/farm machinery/
Morgan
earthmoving machines.
11 Charlotte St
RAC Contractor
Towing
Tyres
Dardanup 6236
Welding repairs Fuel Oils
Tel 97281012
Fax 97281512
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DARDANUP VETERINARY CENTRE
Dr Liz Suter B.V.M.S. BSc. M.A.C.V. Sc
25 yrs experience all Pets & Farm Animals
2 Charlotte Street Dardanup
Mon-Fri: 9am-6pm
Sat: 9am – 12 pm
A/hrs Service Available
Ph 97280132 Fax 97280138
Quality Care ~ Friendly Service
Dec 15/Jan 16
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Scripts Ready Service
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Enjoy quicker service by being able to call
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Plumbing Maintenance & Installation
Solar Hot Water Systems & Heat Pumps
Hot Water Units
Gas Fitting
Senior Rates
Free Quotations
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WHAT’S ON AT THE DARDANUP EQUESTRIAN
CENTRE
DECEMBER
Dardanup Horse & Pony Club
Pony club activities have finished for the year.
For all 2016 enquiries contact Cathy Miller
Email: [email protected]
Henty Riding Club
Wednesday Club – Every Wednesday
from 8.30am to 1.00pm
6th – BBQ Windup and AGM
For all enquiries contact Jen Coffey
Email: [email protected]
Dec 15/Jan 16
SW Stockhorse Club
5th - South West Challenge
19th – Club Training Day
For all enquiries contact Sam Reid
Email: [email protected]
Dardanup Campdraft Club
20th – Club Training Day
31st – New Year’s Eve Draft
For all enquiries contact Mick Della
Phone: 0419 008 856
Double Dan Horsemanship Clinics
Long Reining and Body control Under Saddle
15th & 16th December.Contact Daz McDowall
Email [email protected]
Protect your dogs from grass seeds this summer and contact
Dardanup Veterinary Centre to book a spa day for your pamEvery Summer we see countless dogs with sharp grass seeds
pered pooch! Spa days cost $75 for an hour of grooming
embedded in their skin. These are painful and cause the skin to which includes a full clip, bath, nail trim and anal glands. Not
become inflamed and infected requiring an expensive general only will they be cooler and easier to dry after a Summer
anaesthetic, surgery to remove them as well as medications.
swim, they will also be less at risk of having grass seeds matProtect your dog by having them clipped short and getting
ting their coat and embedded in their skin.
them used to being checked over daily. Important areas to in- Merry Christmas to all our loyal clients and their pets – try
spect for grass seeds include in between the toes, under their
and stay out of trouble!
armpits, in their groin and in their ears. Grass seeds are partic- Trisha, Liz and all the staff at Dardanup Veterinary Centre
ularly irritating in the ears and can cause a head tilt, head
shake and scratching at the ears.
Dardanup Veterinary Centre News
Joshua Crooked Brook Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade
news. December 2015
Our new Fire Brigade Station was officially opened by
Mick Murray, MLA Collie-Preston, on Friday 6th
November. A gathering of 44 people heard Shire
President Mick Bennett, CBFCO Chris Hynes and DFES
Deputy Commissioner Lloyd Bailey AFSM speak before
our MLA unveiled the plaque. Following the formalities
FCO Lynton Gillies invited all present to inspect the
Station and the morning tea. The Station was left intact
but the home cooked food was just about completely
demolished. The brigade’s new honour board was on
display with past and present FCOs listed; Des Houden,
Cecil Mountford, Trevor Houden, Bill Kessell and
Lynton Gillies. Station completion supporters; the Shire
of Dardanup, Tom Cross, Rackman and Townsend Paints
were also listed. Sue Rigg and Peter Buck’s property
mapping project was on display and created quite a lot of
interest from DFES, the Shire and our CBFCO. By about
eleven o’clock the numbers were thinning with the
departure of the cattle truck, the load of hay and others as
people resumed their normal Friday morning activities.
The Brigade would like to thank all who took the time to
attend our important occasion.
Reminder: Community Sundowner every 4th Friday,
6.30pm. Locals and friends all welcome.
Another reminder: Have you written up your fire plan
and is your emergency kit ready?
Peter Robinson, Secretary.
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Sand pads- Leach drains- Septic tanks
- Tank pads
Clean ups – Trenching – Driveways
– Cross overs
No job too small.
Ferguson Valley and surrounding
areas.
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three main channels of elimination: the liver, kidneys and optimal
digestion.
The following ingredients can help promote your detoxification
abilities:
Milk thistle, green tea and gardenia: Stimulate the liver,
enhancing the elimination of toxins.
Dandelion, ginger and meadowsweet: These nutrients regulate
healthy digestion by increasing digestive juices and enzymes.
Glutamine and zinc: Nutrients to protect and heal the gut.
A Detox Program is tailored to your individual health needs.
Therapeutic detox options include an Integrated Detoxification, or a
Specialised Gut, Liver or Heavy Metal Chelation Program for more
targeted results.
Is It Time to Detox?
Detox. It’s a term you’ve no doubt heard a lot of on TV, in
magazines or in the gym. But why should you ‘detox’?
Detoxification is your body’s natural process of changing dietary and
environmental toxins into less harmful substances before eliminating
them from your body.
Diet and Lifestyle
Modern diets can be a major source of ongoing toxin exposure due to
the intake of caffeine, alcohol and refined processed foods, which
typically contain artificial additives, preservatives and toxic fats. Not
only do these add to your toxin burden but put unnecessary pressure
on your organs of detoxification.
Supporting natural detoxification processes can help improve
digestive function and may facilitate healthy weight loss, however
the benefits do not stop there as healthy detoxification pathways may By minimising certain foods, whilst increasing your intake of plantalso lead to a reduction in other seemingly unrelated symptoms.
based wholefoods, you can enhance the effects of the nutritional
formulas and boost your detox capacity.
Toxins in Daily Life
The term ‘toxin’ refers to any substance with the potential to
interfere with normal cellular function and which may negatively
impact both your short and long-term health.
What can I do?
Have you noticed any signs or symptoms that indicate your body
may be suffering from the burden of toxins and be in need of a good
You do not have to look very far to find toxins as they may be found detox?
in household chemicals, personal care products, and also in some
foods (e.g. food may be exposed to pesticide residues or toxic metal
Nutritional consultations may be covered under your private health
contaminants).
care provider, so check with yours and find out if you still have an
Your body is designed to remove these toxins via the ‘channels of
allowance to use before your policy resets in the New Year.
elimination’, i.e. your liver, kidneys, bowels and skin; however it is
possible for these channels to become overwhelmed, depending upon
your level of exposure, and this may reduce your overall health and
wellbeing.
We are getting in early
But
We need your
HELP
Cardies coaches are asking you all to send in your
expressions of interest for next season
Yrs 4 – 11 Welcome
We need an idea of numbers so we can order jumpers
etc
Please send us a text to either
Sam Taylor: 0429 332 593
Lisa Harris: 0438531318
Together with your NAME and YEAR GROUP
Please spread the word
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increased payments for some WA students by
approximately $2000 per year”.
The changes are part of the Social Security Amendment
(More Generous Means Testing for Youth Payments) Bill
Changes to the family assets test and family actual
means test set to be introduced on January 1 next year 2015.
From July 1, 2016 they also include altering Youth
have been welcomed by Nationals WA Member for the
South West Colin Holt MLC. The changes to legislation, Allowance parental income testing arrangements to all
passed through Federal Parliament yesterday, will offer Family Tax Benefit (FTB) eligible children, not only
those over 16.
greater support to regional families with dependent
Working families with dependent children in both the
children receiving youth payments under Youth
FTB and youth payment schemes may be eligible for an
Allowance, ABSTUDY Living Allowance and the
increase in fortnightly payments by more than $40 and
Assistance for Isolated Children Scheme. Mr Holt said
those who currently miss out on youth payments due to
removing the family assets test would allow eligible
higher taper rates may be eligible for fortnightly
families with dependent children in regional and rural
payment increases up to $50.
WA access average annual payments of more than
Colin Holt MLC (08) 9724 1181.
$7000.
“The passing of this legislation has resulted in a much
fairer measure of family income than the existing
system, including scrapping the family assets test.
Removal of the family actual means test will also offer
Regional families WA to benefit from Youth
Allowance changes
What’s on in Dardanup
5 December – Christmas Classics by Philharmonic SW and Vocal Fusion @ St Aidans, 5pm
9 December – Dardanup Sporting and Community Clubs AGM, 7pm
11 December- Movies on the Ferguson at St Aidans- “The Dressmaker”, 5.30pm
If you have an event to
17 December – Carols By Candlelight in Carramar Park, Dardanup, 7.00pm
add please email
20 December – Ferguson Hall Christmas Tree
[email protected]
20 December – Boyanup Farmers Market
20 December – Carols by Candelight at St Aidans Church , Ferguson, 6.30pm
December 24th Christmas Vigil Mass: Carols at 6pm and Mass at 6:30pm on the Church lawn, Dardanup.
December 25th Christmas Day Mass: 9am Mass in Dardanup Church.
31 December – New Years Eve Party @ the Ferguson Hall
9 January – Shakespeare in the Vines @ St Aidans – Romeo and Juliet, 5.00pm
22 January - Movies on the Ferguson at St Aidans- “Bond – Spectre”
24 January – Boyanup Farmers Market
Meetings
Dardanup Social Dance – 1st Saturday of each month, Dardanup Hall, 8pm, $12 ea, supper to share.
Ferguson Hall Sundowners –1st Friday of the month @ 6.00pm, BYO drinks and nibbles.
Ferguson Hall Commi.ee– 1st Wed of the month @ 7.30pm. Hall bookings - Ros Edmonds 040 894 9160
Wellington Mill Sundowners – last Friday of the month, 6 – 8pm @ the Fireshed
Wellington Mills Community Associa"on- 3rd Wednesday of the month, 7.30 pm, Wellington Mills Fireshed.
Dardanup Lions Club – 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month, 7.30pm @ the Dardanup Tavern
Ferguson Valley Visitor Centre Volunteers Morning Tea – 2nd Tuesday of each month @ the Visitors Centre, 10.30am– 12
noon.
Dardanup Playgroup – every Wednesday of school term, 9.30am – 11.30am @ Dardanup Community Centre
Dardanup Senior Ci"zens – 3rd Tues of the month @ Wells Rec Park Clubrooms, 9.30am – 11.30am.
Ferguson Valley Marke"ng and Promo"ons Inc –2nd Tuesday of every month, 7.30pm @ the Visitors Centre.
Dardanup Shire mee"ngs – every 3 weeks on Wednesday @ Eaton. ph 97240000.
Dardanup Spor"ng and Community Clubs – 7.00pm, 3rd Wednesday of every 2nd month at the Dardanup Recrea"on
Grounds Clubrooms.
Dardanup Tennis Club – 9am every Saturday summer only
St Mary’s Anglican Church – Service 4th Sunday of the month @ 9am
SW Veteran Car Club- SW Veteran Car Club mee"ng 1st Tuesday of the month 7:30 pm @ the Wells Rec Park Clubrooms
Edible Gardening Group – every other Saturday morning 10am. Please contact Lisa Ferris 0428969868
St Aidan`s Church - an Anglican service every third Sunday in the month, 8.30 a.m, all denomina"ons welcome.
Bull and Barrel Fes"val – 7.30pm, every 2nd Wed of the month @ the Wells Rec Park Clubrooms.
Henty Riding Club - Every Wednesday from 8.30am to 1.00pm, enq - [email protected]
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Peppermint Lane Lodge
1.We suggest a gift voucher for a friend or loved one for
sumptuous contemporary accommodation including an
Stuck on what to buy that loved one for Christmas! The
indulgent and beautiful breakfast. An added treat would be
following businesses are offering some wonderful suggestions. dinner for two people to complete the package. Nature
abounds and there are Relaxing and great views into the
Green Door Wines and Café
National Park. Nothing better than a few days spent exploring
Henty Rd. mob 0408 958 845
the Ferguson Valley.
Gift vouchers for the new Café and range of medal winning
Prices depend on your individual requirements. Contact Kim
wines to purchase.
or Simon Wesley.
Lyndendale Gallery
Email: - [email protected]. Phone 97283138.
Open 11 to 5 Friday to Sunday (or arrange a time)
2. A copy of The Ferguson Valley - Plated cookbook. Great
828 Crooked Brook Road, Dardanup 97283038
showcase of our beautiful area and lots of recipes too. $25/
Support your local artists and artisans this Christmas
book
Wide range of fine art and crafts from over 50 different local Erindale Lavender Farm
artists.
Still closed however a nice range of lavender gifts are
Something for every pocket. Art for inside and outside!
available at the Ferguson Valley Visitor Centre and that
Mention this advertisement in the Dardanup Times and your
commission from sales helps the visitor centre too.
family can have 10% off your total purchase.
St Aidans Café and Winery
Bonking Frog Wines
Ph 97283007
7 Dardanup West Road, North Boyanup
6 Bottles of white wine plus 1 (Cassie, Myra, SBS, K, Sybil,
Gorgeous carry bag with bamboo handles and larger than life Chardonnay 09 (x2) for $100
bonking frog plus 4 award winning wines $95.00 Available at 6 bottles of red wine plus 1 (2 x Cab Sauv 12, 2 x Cab Sauv13,
the cellar door Friday – Sunday 12 to 5 or call Julie on 0408
2 x Tempranillo) for $150
930 332 to arrange a time.
Movie Special : 2 x movie tickets, a bottle of wine (09 Chard,
Hackersley Winery
Cassie or SBS) plus a hamper for 2 people $99.
Ferguson Road, Ferguson Valley
Lunch Special: Ploughman’s Platter, 1 bottle of chardonnay 09
*Gift voucher for lunch at Hackersley winery - just phone or
plus tea or coffee for 2 people $55
email us your cc details and we will email one out to you.
Resident’s Association
*Or pop in during opening hours and choose an individually
“Memories of Dardanup” dvd, Interviews with 12 local
designed wine charm made by Adrie from quality recycled
residents plus historic Dardanup photos, $20 plus postage,
jewellery.
limited copies available, 0418 281 201
Open Thur-Sun, 10am-4pm
08 9728 3033
Carlaminda Wines and French Bistro
Dardanup Primary School
As Christmas present idea, I could suggest a voucher for a
Cookbook
French meal at Carlaminda, a bottle of our bubbly, traditional
$10
French method, or a bottle of red (for eg. a Shiraz Viognier or
Great Christmas Present
our "Rouge douceur", a very soft Merlot and Verdelho mix),
we have nice presentation cartons for 2 bottles of wine.
We open on Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 4pm (it is
better to book) and for groups (15 people min.) during the
week as well. Ph 97283375
Great Christmas Gift Ideas From Your Local Tourism
Businesses
Christmas Cheer Spread at The Dardanup Seniors Lunch
92 locals thoroughly enjoyed the Dardanup
Seniors Christmas Lunch held recently in the
Dardanup Hall. The 3 course, soup, roast and
plum pudding lunch was beautifully catered for
by Belinda Depiazzi, Alison Busher and local
ladies. Entertainment was provided by the year
4 choir from Our Lady of Lourdes Primary
School and the Chicks With Attitude Choir from
Bunbury.
Father Christmas( aka Cr Mountford) presented
everyone with gifts and some wonderful raffle
prizes were won by 6 lucky locals. The
Dardanup Senior Citizens would like to thank
the Dardanup Shire, Doral Mineral Sands and
the Dardanup Lions Club for providing funding
so the meal could be subsidised; Jill Brookes
for the beautiful table gifts for all; Deputy
Shire President Peter Robinson and his wife
Vicki and Cr Alan Mountford and his wife
Beverley for representing the Shire at the
lunch and a huge thankyou to all the local
ladies who set the tables, prepared the meal,
served drinks and cleaned up.
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South West Montessori
South West Montessori (situated in the old Dardanup kindy)
have some places still available for 2016. We run parent with
children sessions from birth up. Sessions run from 9.30 am 12.30 pm on Mondays and/or Fridays.
We are in the process of setting up an Autistic program for term
one of next year, giving free piano lessons to children with
Autism as this has been proven to have a major effect on brain
development. This tuition will be provided by volunteers as we
believe families of children with special needs already have
added financial commitments. We are currently looking for
piano teachers that would volunteer two hours of their time
every second Saturday during school terms. We're also looking
for anyone which may have a piano that they no longer use or
wish to donate to a worthy cause. It has to be a free standing
wooden piano.
Anybody that can help or wishes to have a look around the
Montessori rooms, please email Lorraine at;
[email protected]
Dardanup Library Workshops
Warhammer
Wed 2nd, 16th (3:15pm - 4:15pm)
Paint and play with table-top miniature figures.
FEATURE WORKSHOP
Christmas Star Centre Piece*
Tues 15th (10:30am - 12:00pm)
Create a stunning star to make your Christmas table even more
gorgeous.
Using materials that shimmer and shine, you’ll have the brightest star around!!
Sew a Christmas Stocking*
Tues 22nd (10:30am - 11:30am)
Using felt and yarn, sew together a Christmas
stocking. Santa will be sure to leave some
special goodies in your very own hand made
stocking!
The AnyBook Book Club
Tues 1st (1:30pm - 2:30pm)
Come along, meet new people and chat about books. This
friendly, fun and interactive casual group is for all ages. You
never know, you just may find your next favourite read!
Storytime
Fri 4th, 11th, 18th (10:00am - 10:45am)
Begin the magical journey of reading to your children early.
Interactive storytelling and craft.
St Aidan’s Event Calendar
Sat 5 Dec 2015 Music on the Ferguson
“Christmas Classics”
by Philharmonic southwest and Vocal Fusion
Gates Open 5pm
Fri 11 Dec Film on the Ferguson: “The Dressmaker”
Gates Open 5:30
Sat 9 Jan 2016 Shakespeare in the Vines: Essential
theatre presents
“Romeo and Juliet”
Gates Open 5:30
Fri 22 Jan
Film on the Ferguson: “Spectre”
Gates Open 5:30
Fri 12 Feb
Film on the Ferguson: “TBA”
Gates Open 5:30
Fri 11 Mar
Film on the Ferguson: “TBA”
Gates Open 5:30
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This month’s recipe – something to have with coffee.
Cranberry and Pistachio Biscotti
2 cups plain flour, sifted
1 ½ tsp baking powder
¾ cup caster sugar
3 eggs, lightly beaten
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp finely grated orange rind
1 cup dried cranberries
1 cup shelled unsalted pistachios
Dec 15/Jan 16
Preheat oven to 160. Place flour, baking powder and
sugar in a bowl and mix. Add the eggs, vanilla, orange
rind, cranberries and pistachios and mix until a
smooth dough forms. Turn the dough out onto a wellfloured surface and knead until smooth. Divide the
dough into 2 equal portions and roll each portion into
a 20 cm log. Flatten slightly and place on tray lined
with baking paper. Bake for 30 – 35 minutes or until
firm. Set aside to cool completely. Use a serrated
knife to cut the logs into 3mm thick slices and place
the slices on baking trays lined with baking paper.
Bake for a further 8-10 minutes or until golden and
crisp. Allow to cool on trays. Makes 80