Nov 15
November 15
Free
LiveLighter Dardanup
Bull and Barrel Festival
The community groups profited very well from food stalls,
market stalls and parking ( 1040 cars parked in the new
parking area – thanks to the Panizza family). The 2 stages, the
Cristal and Hall stage showcased local talent as well as
Another successful Festival, weather on the warm side,
headline act Junkadelic from Perth and the Tastes of the
icecreams and drinks popular, thousands of people having a
Ferguson Valley marquee was a popular place to be.
wonderful time enjoying all the activities. “The Festival
Committee was thrilled with the day” said Festival Committee The evenings entertainment – the Benotto dogs had everyone
Chairperson Jill Cross. “The oval layout was a bit different to entertained with the amazing antics of the dogs jumping over
the fire sticks or sometimes not jumping over the fire sticks
previous years and this worked well with crowds flowing
and then we were all treated to the finale the lighting of the
around the entire oval and we didn’t encounter any major
th
dramas throughout the day or evening. The Festival wouldn’t fire sculpture a tribute to the 100 anniversary of ANZAC.
happen without the loyal support of our major sponsor Doral
Mineral Sands, naming rights sponsor Healthway, promoting
the LiveLighter message and all our other valued sponsors.
The Festival is a huge job to set up, run and take down and we
couldn’t do this without the support of our local volunteers –
thankyou everyone.”
Memorabila Display in the Hall kindly loaned by Bill Stone from Burekup
Highlights of the Festival were the Hall – great display of
WW1 and Dardanup photos as well as memorabilia, Red
Cross display and school students artwork. The new attraction
– the clydedales put on a great working display and the local
art exhibition saw 6 works sold – a record and the art looked
good in the new location, the Clubrooms on the oval. New
activities - Suitcase Circus, Old Mc Donalds Farm, Free Run
boys and Sumo wrestling drew big crowds and the Down of
the Farm Arena showcasing 7 breeds of animals was very
popular. The Kids free Craft marquee saw 860 craft kits used
to produce some amazing creations and lots of fun had by the
littler ones with playdo, colouring in and play in the ball tent.
The fire sculpture created by local Russell Sheridan, and ably
assisted by Rob Gardiner was awe inspiring and burnt for such
a longtime which was a real treat for the thousands there.
Another wonderful celebration to end our 13th Festival.
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2015 LiveLighter Dardanup Bull and Barrel Festival
Sponsors – when you have the opportunity please support
their business as they support this community.
Doral Mineral Sands, our major sponsor
Healthway, naming rights sponsor, Shire of
Dardanup, Lotterywest, Tourism WA, Govt of W.A.,
Dept of Regional Development, Royalties for Regions,
South West Development Commission, CRISTAL,
Westrac, Wespine, Simcoa Operations, Rose Hotel, D.B.C.,
T.J.Depiazzi and Sons,
Fencing Unlimited, Tyrepower Bunbury, Machinery West,
K&S Freighters, Jims Test &Tag,
AMD Chartered Accountants, MGIB, Laminex Group,
Southern Districts Estate Agency,
JW Cross Maintenance, Landmark, Agra-Force
Fertilisers, Transpacific Cleanaway, Elders, Bendigo
Bank, Dardanup Rural Supplies, Smart Stockfeeds &
Small Farm Solutions, Dardanup Removals, Collie Crane
Hire, GWN, Lonsdale Party Hire, GCS, Totally Sound,
South Western Times, Radiowest and Rethink Marketing
Nov 15
Results of Dardanup’s Got Talent on the Cristal Stage
11 entrants with Hannah Barbetti, Emily Scott and the duo of
Matt and Tom Harris being awarded equal 1st
Results for the Kids Sculpture competition Kindy – Yr 3
•
1st – Eva Dunstan
•
2nd – Shaylee Blunsdon
Yr 4 – Yr 7
•
1st – Brandt Dau
•
2nd – Finn Dau
) Tie
•
2nd – Jarod Myer ) Tie
Group
•
1st – Pippa & Matthew Boutaloup
People’s Choice
•
Winner - Pippa & Matthew Boutaloup
The Trail Quiz winners were:
1st - Jorja Pound
2nd - Kieran Mills
3rd - Ivy Gardiner
Winner of Guess the Weight of Miltons Bull and Steer was
Jessica Hodges from Perth – correct weight was 1338 kgs.
Thankyou to Peter and Judy for bringing along your bull and
steer.
Festival Raffle results 1ST GAV HAYRES
$150 ELDERS VOUCHER
2ND JO SYKES
$100 ROSE HOTEL VOUCHER
3RD DEANE GRANT $100 ROSE HOTEL VOUCHER
4TH Q ALBERTSEN
$100 ROSE HOTEL VOUCHER
5TH HELEN ASPLIN $100 ROSE HOTEL VOUCHER
6TH RICHARD JAMES $100 ROSE HOTEL VOUCHER
7TH RACHEL KERR $50 ELDERS VOUCHER
8TH HELEN BRETT
$25 ELDERS VOUCHER
9TH BERNIE HANNON $25 ELDERS VOUCHER
October 21st saw many happy seniors board the Gala Bus
outside the Dardanup Shire Hall. Several stops along the
Greetings one and all from Dardanup Senior Citizens Inc. way to pick up passengers as we headed to Fremantle.
19 members in attendance at todays meeting discussed
Morning tea stop just off Forrest Hwy. Back on the bus
and tied up loose ends for our bus trip to be held on the
we arrived at the Passenger Terminal and onto the Tram
21st October, the day after our usual meeting day. We
for a guided tour of the port city, great informative
learnt that our title is now Dardanup Senior Citizens
commentary was given by the drivers, many wonderful
Incorporated due to the many phone calls and paperwork buildings are still in existence. 12.30pm saw us back at
being completed and accepted. Thanks to Gwen and
the wharf to join Captain Cook Cruises for the Swan
Sheila. Special thanks are extended to Jill Cross for her
River Cruise and Lunch. Great food and scenery. The
time and effort in helping us to complete the forms
Red Explorer Bus was waiting to take us on our birds eye
needed to finalise the many steps we had to take.
view tour of Perth and Kings Park. Our scenic drive took
Arrangements are under way for our Christmas
us through the avenue of Lemon Scented Gums dedicated
Luncheon. Please contact Belinda Depiazzi or Alison
to the fallen veterans. There are many wonderful sights to
Busher if you are able to help in any way. Thankyou.
see during the drive through Kings Park. Our tour over,
Bunbury Regional Hospital thanked our members for
we again boarded the Gala Bus for our return journey, we
continued support. BRH requested knitted items for
all agreed a wonderful day was had by all in attendance.
premature babies, members willing to oblige.
A tour worth taking. A big thankyou to Peter, our driver
We send our love and best wishes to members who are
and Noelene, our hostess. Very obliging duo. Thankyou
unwell at this time. You are in our thoughts and prayers. also must be extended to Sheila and Gwen for all the time
Faye Searle and Jean Tyrrell are todays raffle winners.
and effort in arranging this wonderful outing. Until next
Enjoy your prizes. Meeting closed with a cuppa and chat. time, keep smelling the roses.
Maureen Ward
Dardanup Senior Citizens News
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Unusual Visitors to the Dardanup Equestrian Centre The project involves the riders, horses and birds being
taken on a walk through the streets of Perth
Recently the Dardanup Equestrian Centre hosted some
representing a mounted force.
unusual visitors, a Barking Owl called Oska and a Brown
Falcon called GT along with their handler Yvonne Sitko.
The birds were there to take part in a rehearsal for a City
of Perth project conducted by Loren Kronemyer. The
rehearsal involved introducing the birds to two horse
riders, Chanti and Matt and their beautiful Percheron
horses.
Chanti and Matt were shown how to balance the birds on
their wrists so that the birds felt secure. Once the birds
became accustomed to being held by strangers, Chanti
and Matt mounted their horses and walked with the birds
accompanied by their trainer, Yvonne. Both Oska and
GT and the horses were not disturbed by this strange
experience and handled it well.
Cardinals Junior Football Club News
beef and gravy rolls and sitting down to watch the replay of
the year 11 game on DVD.
On Sunday, the annual presentation of awards was held. All
The 2015 season of junior football has now finished but not
players received 2015 player medallions and several awards
without a bang. For the first time since 2002, the Cardinals
were given to the year 7 and year 11 teams including Fairest
JFC won a Premiership.
and Best and Runner Up Player, Coaches Award, Endeavour
Our Year 4 and Year 5 teams finished their home and away
th
games on Saturday 29 August. There were no finals for these Award and Best Position Player. Jarrad Fazioli and Matt Went
received 100 games medals. Jarrad Fazioli was recognised for
age groups. However, the Year 4 team was invited to play at
his high achievement including State School Boys Captain,
half time during the SWFL grand final on Sunday 27th
All Australian and Year 11 Association fairest and best player.
September.
The umpires’ award, sponsored by Neroli and Brian Smith,
Playing for premiership points in their first year, our Year 7
was awarded to Mitchell Kings and the Club Person award
team finished equal second on the ladder and found
themselves travelling to Collie to play in a Preliminary final. went to Julie McCosker, recognising her work in the canteen
They accounted for Collie on the day and earned a place in the and around the clubrooms. The afternoon ended following the
grand final match to be played on Saturday 19th September at presentation of the Peter Butcher Award, by Mrs Sheila
Payne Park against South Bunbury. The boys excitedly made Butcher, to Bailey Hill. Bailey received his award for his
their way onto the ground, through the banner and streamers, dedication to the Cardinals and love of his team and club.
surrounded by cheering Cardinals supporters. Tonia Dau wore The Cardinals JFC has outgoing committee members due to
her father Peter Pages’ guernsey from his playing days in the their boys reaching the end of their junior football. The club
thanked Tracey Cutts, Lisa Kings and Julie McCosker who
1970’s, hoping it would bring some good luck on the day.
have been on the committee for many years. The next event
The game was a tough one, played in very windy conditions
for the Cardinals JFC
and sadly they didn’t win on the day. Coach, Vaughan
McDonald, was proud of the boys, as was all the parents, and will be the AGM
for Thursday
he conceded they had played beyond his expectations for the scheduled
29th October at 7.30pm
place in the grand final. The club looks forward to the boys
at the clubrooms.
developing their game further as a group next year.
Lisa Kings
Meanwhile, over at Hands Oval, our Year 11 team were
preparing to take on HBL in the grand final match. After being
eliminated at the preliminary finals the previous two years the The Peter Butcher
Award winner Bailey
boys were understandably ready to make amends. The first
quarter was a tight and hotly contested quarter, but the Cardies Hill and Mrs Sheila
boys settled well after quarter time and took control of the
Butcher, the Late
match. The boys showed great football skill and team unity to Peter Butchers
run out winners by 47 points and earn the Premiership title for mother.
2015. Cardinals’ player, Jordan Falco was awarded the best on Year 11 Premiers
ground.
Following the presentation of medals and the flag to the Year
11 team, copious amounts of photos and congratulatory hugs
and high fives, the celebrations continued back at the
Cardinals clubrooms. The boys and families enjoyed the
gathering, sharing stories from the games, filling up on hot
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Dates to Remember: School Concert
Tuesday 15th December.
Special thanks to parents and students for
their contribution towards the Bull &
Barrel Festival.
Dates to Remember: Car Boot Sale and
P & C Garage Sale at Dardanup School
Grounds 29th November 8 am – 12.00pm
Contact school if interested in having a car
boot spot at $ 25. Fundraising for P&C.
SOAP BOX:
Oral speaking competition involving upper primary students
at Dardanup will culminate in
an evening of entertaining oratory at the Lyric Theatre in
Bunbury.
Students, under the guidance
of Ms Clarke and Mrs Smith,
have participated in an amazing
Speaking & Listening program.
Pictured, year 5 student, Liam
Reid rehearsing his speech:
“Crazy Ways to Die “
HUMPHRIES DANCE:
K-6 students recently showcased
their skills at the Dardanup Hall.
All students received classic and
modern dancing lessons over the
week. Parents were most impressed
in seeing such talent in action.
Rachel, the dancing instructor and
MC for the evening, had everyone
dancing on the floor. This has been
another exciting initiative by Ms
Clarke, Principal.
This example is Jasmine Calvert who is a
Kindergarten student with great detail in
her Zebra construction. Jasmine’s
interesting fact was that every Zebra’s
stripe pattern is different. Awesome work
For sale: RECIPES FROM OUR
SCHOOL , a fantastic cookbook
with cute photos of students.
Great presents for family members.
$10 each and available from school.
Proceeds to students in Cambodia
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Nov 15
Quiz Night at Ferguson Hall
Draws Enthusiastic Crowd
Ferguson Hall Committee raised $1400 at their recent quiz night which will go towards the Halls new
developments that will include landscaping and kids
play equipment. Over 80 people attended making
14 tables with a very hotly contested quiz and the
eventual winners only a few points ahead of the
rest. Must be something in that wine they produce!
“Our wonderful quizmasters Julie and Colin Hazelden are the most generous people giving their
time and expertise that we are very grateful for” said
Ferguson Hall Committee member Jan Hart. Jan
also reminded locals that if they wanted to hear
about all the up coming events at the Ferguson Hall
then get on their emailing list by emailing [email protected]
Piggotts School Bus Run Says
Farewell After 33 years
The victorious winning table
In 2000 Ann received The Coach Driver of
the year award from Mercedes Benz.....the
first woman to be awarded this honour.
She received a number plate SCHOOL2000
along with $1000 prize money.
Rex and Ann Piggott bought the School Bus
Run contract from Harry Wallace in
1982 and spent the next 33 years safely
delivering thousands of children to school Our community thanks you for your service
and home again. In August this year they and wishes you well in your retirement.
sold the business.
Two buses covered the two runs....one up
the Ferguson, Wellington Mill and Crooked
Brook, and the other covering Dardanup
West and Boyanup. Always on time with a
friendly, yet no nonsense attitude, they
maintained an accident free 33 years.
Dardanup Tennis Club commences the season on
Saturday 31 October from 9am.
New members welcome
Dardanup and Districts Residents Assoc AGM, Tuesday 17 November,
7.30pm, Wells Recreation Grounds Clubrooms
If you would like to assist with Anzac Day, Dardanup Times, Australia Day Breakfast and
other community projects then you are most welcome to attend our AGM.
Enquires Jill 0418 281 201.
Joshua Crooked Brook Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade has added concrete apron for an external training shelter
News
and front door entry.
The Station will be officially opened by our Shire
Our new Brigade Fire Station has been completed. We
President and DFES Deputy Commissioner on Friday 6th
have moved our gear in from the various places it has
November at 10 am. Locals and senior officers from
been stored in over recent years and what a fabulous
other brigade have been invited along with Council
outcome we have. It is a very tall shed, with adequate
representatives.
room for our Fast Attack and pump trailer as well as the The dry winter has meant low soil moisture levels which
sundry other items of gear. The meeting/training room
has already resulted in a number of very early fire season
has been fitted with curtains (thanks Sue Rigg) and
call outs. With our new shed our brigade will be all the
furnished with an air conditioner fridge, fold up tables
better placed to respond rapidly and efficiently to call
and urn, all supplied through a FASCHIA grant. The
outs. For this we extend our appreciation to the Council,
radio aerial has been fitted for station radio. There are
Shire staff and DFES for playing their various roles in
still some site clean-up works to be completed, a bit of
achieving this positive outcome.
fencing. There have been a number of busy bees for floor
Peter Robinson, Secretary
painting and other general setting up activities. The shire
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Dardanup Senior Citizens
CHRISTMAS DINNER
Tuesday 24 th November
11.30am
Dardanup Hall
Three course Meal
Light refreshments available
or B.Y.O.
XMAS RAFFLE and DOOR Entry.
$5 per person All over 60
including spouse all very
welcome
Please bring a small gift
marked Lady or Gent
RSVP 13 th November
Sheila Butcher President.
97283026
Gwen Wells Sec/Treas 97281157
Crooked Brook Forest Group AGM
Friday 20th November at 5.30 pm
At the CBF picnic shelter
BYO Everything for a BBQ
Auction included( fundraiser for CBF) - fresh produce, preserves, cooking only.
All welcome
Congratulations to
Danny and Pam Harris celebrated their 50th golden
wedding anniversary on the 2nd of October
Murray Harris celebrated his 70th birthday on the 17th
0ctober
Bev Mountford who’s rural themed art work was chosen
at the 2015 LiveLighter Dardanup Bull and Barrel
Festival to represent the Festival at the 2016 Perth Royal
Show art exhibition
Dardanup Seniors Citizens received $2,500 for an annual
bus tour from the Shire of Dardanup Community Grants
Scheme
Double celebration in the Newport household – Paul and
Eaton Dardanup Football Club received $1,000 for
Gina celebrating their 40th birthdays.
purchase of storage cabinets from the Shire of Dardanup
Community Grants Scheme
th
Maxine Bourne on her 70 birthday.
Lynne Mitchell who was awarded the RAS Packing Prize
for her art exhibited in the Perth Royal Show art
competition. Lynne’s rural themed work was chosen at
the 2014 LiveLighter Dardanup Bull and Barrel Festival
to represent the Festival in this art competition
All the locals who volunteered their time to assist with
the LiveLighter Dardanup Bull and Barrel Festival. The
Committee appreciates your help.
----------------------------------------------------------Vale
Matthew Stone, sincere sympathy to Stephen, Viv and all
the Stone family
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Dale’s morning coffee catch up
Bonking Frog Winery Owner Julie Hutton
with “meet n greet” dog Winnie.
Bonking frog? It’s a great name isn’t it? It’s the
common name for the Western Banjo Frog which
lives happily on our property!
So you’ve been recharging over August, what is in store for
us come spring? There is lots happening – we are working
with a master sorbet maker in Perth to develop a wine sorbet.
On Sunday November 22nd, we have an open day where the
wine sorbet will be showcased. Initially we will trial 4
flavours; including SSB, Rose and Merlot. We will use the
open day to gauge our customer’s preference, and from this,
perhaps reduce to two. The invite is open to customers both
old and new to come along and taste.
Patrons may bring a picnic and relax in our garden. There are
also private functions held here so the garden is well used.
What’s happening in the vineyard at the moment? We are
currently doing shoot thinning. This is carried out to reduce
crowding in the canopy and subsequently reducing the chance
of diseases developing.
You grow the one variety, merlot? Yes, Merlot is our
passion. Originally we had 10 acres, with the first 5 acres
planted in 1996 but then decided that we either had to get big,
or stay small and exclusive, so out came 5 acres of vines. The
reduction in size makes the vineyard more sustainable for us
and is more manageable for Phil and I to run.
Boyanup & District Farmers Markets
Sunday 25th October 2015 @ Boyanup Memorial Park
Southwest Highway, Boyanup
8am – 12 noon.
The markets are held every Fourth Sunday of the month
except December which is the Third Sunday
Nov 15
Also we produce one white wine as well as our Merlot, the
“Foreigner” SSB. These grapes are outsourced from other
growers but we do make the wine.
Our first commercial crop was produced in 2008 and we
opened our cellar door in 2010.
Vigneron’s recommendation – Any of our merlots of
course…. all are popular but our recommendations would
vary on our customers preferences and the food they’d like to
match with it.
As well as our cellar door, our wines are available thru
Boyanup Cellars, Bull and Bush Tavern, Condello’s, The Rose
Hotel, Frankel Street Liquor and Eaton Cellarbrations.
Bonking Frog’s best asset – Our name, it’s catchy and stands
out on any wine list.
On accommodation? There is one cottage. Our guests usually
use it as a central take off point for exploring the Geographe
wine region. We are generally booked out on weekends.
What’s great about having a business in the Dardanup
Times locale?
The whole Geographe wine region is developing and the local
area is becoming extremely popular. Our location is a strong
point, there is a large amount of passing traffic so we get
visitors who see our directional sign and pop in to do a
tasting.
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
Come along and get your freshly grown fruit & vegie’s,
meat cuts – beef, lamb, seafood, Gourmet foods (cheese’s
chocolates, cakes, jams, relishes, honey, breads), nuts,
olive oil, eggs, dried fruit products, soaps & candles,
plants, pea straw, cut flowers, chickens, compost, sheep
poo, chickens, how about some wine and cider and plenty
more to choose from.
Local Artists Exhibit at the Bunbury Regional Art Gallery Ferguson printmaker Lynne Mitchell and Crooked Brook
printmaker Denise Gillies are members of this group and will
The SouthWest Printmakers 10th exhibition is open now until have their artwork on show so why not pop along and support
early December at The Bunbury Regional Art Galleries.
your local artists.
Shire of Dardanup
Councillor-elect
Peter Robinson
Thank you to the residents of Dardanup and districts for your
support in the recent elections.
Cr Mick Bennett has been re-elected as President
and Cr Peter Robinson as Deputy President.
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2015 ANZ Geographe Wine Show Results
ANZ Wine of the Show Trophy
was awarded to the
Talisman Wines
2014
'Gabrielle' Chardonnay
135 people gathered for a Gala Dinner on the 24th
September to celebrate the diversity and quality of wine
being produced in the Geographe Wine Region. The
2015 ANZ Geographe Wine Show had 144 entries. Of
significant note this year was the depth and breadth of
wines that were awarded medals.
Best Red Wine (Cospak and Capel Storage)
Bakkheia Wines 2014 Aequitas (Tempranillo)
Best White Wine (Boyanup Cellars)
2014 'Gabrielle' Chardonnay
Most Successful Exhibitor (sponsored by Machinery
West)
Smallwater Estate
Most Successful Small Producer (AHA Viticulture)
Smallwater Estate
The Nicholas Baudin Perpetual Trophy for Excellence
in Winemaking was won by Peter Stanlake.
Dardanup Veterinary Centre News
Caring for your Guinea Pigs
by Dr. Mercedes Ng BSc BVMS Guinea Pig Enthusiast
The 2015 ANZ Geographe Wine Show judging panel was led
this year by Jane Faulkner, of Winematters. Jane is an
experienced wine judge, chairs numerous shows both
nationally and internationally, and is currently chief of judges
at the Australian Alternative Wine Variety Show.
Much praise was heaped on the high standard of the wines
entered in this year's shows. The judges were very impressed
with the alternative varieties from across the Geographe
Region, in particular the Chardonnay. But equally the
Tempranillo, Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon varieties, and
blends all shone as well.
The judging panel included Glenn Goodall, Winemaker for
Xanadu and Peter Bradbeer, Liquor Barons. Associate Judges
were Brigitte Rodda, Assistant Winemaker, Willow Bridge
Estate and Michael Hartley, Sommelier.
Congratulations to all the winners and those who were
awarded a medal at the 2015 ANZ Geographe Wine Show (in
no particular order below):
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St Aidan Wines
Willow Bridge Estate
Talisman Wines
Ferguson Hart Estate
Hentyview Vineyard
Crooked Brook Wines
Ferguson Falls Wines
Angelicus Wines
Bonking Frog Wines
Green Door Wines
Carrots and fruits are very high in sugar so should be reserved
for special treats. Pellets are also very rich and should be limited to 1 tablespoon per day per guinea pig.
Guinea pigs don’t require any vaccinations however be sure to
Guinea pigs make fantastic pets when handled regularly. They bring them in for a yearly health check as health issues such as
are social creatures so should always be housed with a friend dental disease, sore feet, abscesses and skin disease do occur
of the same gender. Take care if introducing two adult males and benefit from early treatment. We look forward to seeing
as they can be territorial. Proper care for your guinea pigs is
your little piggies for their next health check and be sure to
very important to ensure they live long healthy lives as many ask plenty of questions about their care!
common health problems are preventable.
Housing should provide a minimum of 30cm x 60cm floor
area for each guinea pig however the more the better! The
floor should never be wire as it damages their delicate feet.
Always provide a deep layer of soft bedding such as hay,
newspaper or pine shavings and clean it out twice a week. It
should be protected from the elements and guinea pigs love to
explore their environment so provide lots of toys such as hidey
castles, plastic tunnels, hay nests, food balls and other toys.
When guinea pigs are really happy they will squeak contentedly and may even “popcorn” with joy. For some fun enrichment
ideas, check out our Facebook page! Take care when the temperature goes over 28・C as guinea pigs are particularly susceptible to heat stroke. Provide lots of shade and frozen water
bottles or even better, bring them inside.
Guinea pigs need a minimum of 1C fresh dark leafy green
vegetables in their daily diet. Vegetables that are particularly
high in vitamin C include parsley, broccoli, kale, asian greens,
capsicum, spinach and silver beet – these are great for preventing scurvy as guinea pigs are unable to produce or store vitamin C. Fibre is also important for maintaining gut and dental
health so be sure to allow free access to good quality hay.
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Nov 15
South West Rose Society Inc.
Presents their ANNUAL SPRING
ROSE SHOW AT STIRLING ST
ART CENTRE BUNBURY.
Saturday 7th November 12 pm to 5 pm
Sunday 8th November 9 am to 4 pm
For more information please
contact
Jillian Plester on 97312731
Kevin Molloy on 97972402
What’s on in Dardanup
8 November - Truck Torque Dardanup Heritage Park
7/8 November – SW Rose Soc Annual Spring Show @ Stirling St Arts Centre
17 November - Dardanup and Districts Residents Assoc AGM, 7.30pm, Wells Recreation Grounds Clubrooms
18 November – Leschenault Catchment Biosecurity Group(Cotton Bush Comm) AGM, 5pm @ Hackersley
20 November – Crooked Brook Forest Group AGM, 5.30pm
22 November – Boyanup Farmers Market, 8am
If you have an event to
24 November – Dardanup Senior Citizens Christmas Lunch, rsvp 13 Nov
add please email
29 November – Dardanup P&C Car Boot and Garage Sale, 8 – 12 @ Dardanup Primary School [email protected]
30 November – firebreaks must be completed.
9 December - Dardanup Sporting and Community Clubs AGM, 7pm, Wells Recreation Grounds Clubrooms
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 Commi5ee– 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 7pm @ 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]
Nov 15
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Garden Matters with Erika Mc Manus
Spring is an exciting time in the garden, with many trees and
shrubs in full blossom, followed by a burst of new leaves
which will transform your garden completely! With this warm
weather, plants are putting out new growth in leaps and
bounds, so now is a great time to fertilise all your plants, plus
your lawn! Also, now is the time, before the hot weather to
check that your soil isn’t repelling water, ie; it runs off and is
not absorbed into the soil! If this is the case, apply a good
“Wetta Soil” product! I use Baileys Grosorb as I find this is
most effective tho more expensive. This job needs to be done
before applying your mulch, which is a must before summer
arrives, so that we conserve as much moisture as possible during our hot weather! Pea-straw makes a fantastic mulch, and
as it breaks down, adds nitrogen to the soil! Remember to
keep any mulch away from the stem of the plant to avoid collar-rot!
Herbs, fruit & vegetables*****There is a lot of concern
these days about genetically modified food, and many experts
are advancing the case for chemical-free produce. This is
more than a trend, and there is no better way to get on the right
track than grow your own food! Indeed, there are many people who are quiet participants in a backyard revolution, growing their own herbs, fruit and vegetables. The possibilities are
endless; a patch of taste-laden, vine ripened tomatoes, an old
fashioned strawberry patch, the simple pleasure of picking
parsley from a pot near the back door, and the list is endless!!!! Planting fresh crops of herbs in spring will ensure a
summer harvest of annuals such as coriander and basil. Plant
basil around your tomato plants, as it is an effective companion plant, repelling whitefly and other pests! If in a unit, grow
a tomato plant in a pot, surrounded by basil! (there’s no excuse!!!) It’s all go in the vegie patch in spring as the ground
warms up, so plant lettuce, tomatoes, capsicum, beetroot, eggplant, radish, peas, carrots, cucumbers, corn, melons, pumpkins, zucchini, and the list goes on! Also a good time to plant
all herbs. Grow a Blueberry in a pot or plant a few in your
vegie garden, making sure they are in dappled or early morning sunlight, plus they need an acidic soil, so if planting in a
Help Needed
pot, use Azalea & Camellia potting mix. Grow a fruit tree,
whether it be a citrus tree, stone-fruit or an apple tree, nothing
beats the taste of fruit ripening on the tree, plus no chemicals
have been used! If you don’t have room, there are many dwarf
varieties available now! Grapes are easy to grow and with
many seedless varieties available, kids will soon love picking
their own bunch of grapes. Nothing beats the taste of fresh
passionfruit squeezed on ice-cream or add to fresh fruit salad!
Plant raspberry canes or Kiwi fruit vines, remembering you
need a Male vine which will pollinate up to nine Female
vines!!! Whether you have a big, productive garden or a few
herbs in pots, you will still get the same joy when picking your
produce! So if you have nothing growing to eat, give it a go,
have fun and enjoy your rewards! Remember to liquid fertilise regularly to get the most out of your crop, especially lettuce which need to be grown quickly, else they become bitter.
Virburnum opulus sterile….SNOWBALL TREE****A
snowball tree is a deciduous shrub that is also known as a
“guilder rose” which grows to approx.. 4m in height and
width. Thrives in moist, rich, well-drained soil in a sunny to
part shade position. This shrub likes cold or cool winters.
Water regularly as this plant cannot tolerate prolonged dryness. This shrub doesn’t really need pruning except for obvious dead or tangled parts. Enjoy the flowers which begin
green and turn white when they reach full size, and will cover
the entire shrub, making it an outstanding feature in the garden! Mulch well.
Spring is a busy time in the garden, with planting, weeding,
mulching and much more, so don’t forget to take time, stop,
and enjoy all your hard work during the year! So until next
month, keep cool and HAPPY GARDENING!
ERIKA'S GARDEN CENTRE
“Time to plant BLUEBERRY
PLANTS $20.00 each”
Phone: 9731 2251
Mobile: 0408954 368
134 South West Hwy, DONNYBROOK, 6239
preparing foods for the Senior Citizens
Christmas Dinner on Tues 24 November.
Dardanup Senior Citizens are looking for
volunteers from the community to help with If you are able to help in any way please
the serving, washing dishes, cooking,
contact coordinator Belinda Depiazzi on
picking up goods needed for the dinner and
97281127 We would appreciate it very much.
Leschenault Catchment Biosecurity
Group (cottonbush committee)
News
It is anticipated that several pest control success stories will be
outlined. If you have one to tell we’d be happy to hear it.
Light refreshments will be available following the meeting
The inaugural LCBG AGM will be held on Wednesday 18th What can you do if you notice a pest outbreak? Take a digital
November from 5.00pm at the Hackersley Winery, 1133 image, note the location of the property and then send that
information with the landholder contact details (if known) to
Ferguson Road, Dardanup .
Chris. The LBG will then inform and advise the landholder in
writing of the outbreak, possible control measures and seek a
The AGM will consider the following;
resolution to your concern.
Adoption of the Constitution
Changing the name to Leschenault Biosecurity Group
For further information and nomination forms contact Chris
(LBG)
Howe at [email protected]
Voting for the group to become Incorporated and
Election of all officer positions; Chairman, Secretary ,
Peter Robinson, LCBG committee.
Treasurer and Committee members
Nov 15
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Shire of Dardanup News
Don’t be distracted – turn off your phone while driving
Posted by Kristy Hitchens
Increased bushfire risk prompts burn permit ban
RoadWise Committees across the South West and Peel
Regions have banded together to drive home the message that
distracted drivers, in particular those who use mobile phones
while behind the wheel, need to change their behaviour.
Committees from the Shires of Dardanup, Collie and
Bridgetown-Greenbushes and Cities of Bunbury and
Mandurah have joined with police to crack down on drivers
who text or talk on the phone while driving.
Statistics show that almost one-third of all crash fatalities and
serious injuries in WA involved driver distraction.
Using the slogan “M8 the call can W8”, the campaign has
expanded from just two Local Governments in 2014
(including the Shire of Dardanup) with last year’s campaign
resulting in a positive response from motorists.
Ratepayers in the Shire of Dardanup have re-elected three of
The message of the campaign, which began on October 10 and
their Councillors for a new term and welcomed one new
continues until November 27, is for drivers to turn off their
Councillor in Local Government Elections held across WA on mobile phones when driving.
Saturday. Thank you to everyone who took the time to vote;
“Drivers who use their mobile while behind the wheel are
and to the people who put their hands up to run for Council.
four times more likely to be involved in a motor vehicle
Congratulations to Councillors , Robinson, Lee, Harris and
accident causing serious injury,” said Bunbury RoadWise
Perks.
Committee chairwoman Betty McCleary.
“Mobile phone use while driving is not exclusive to younger
generations with people of all ages taking risks by either
texting or talking on the phone.
“Our message is that it is not the end of the world if you miss
one call or a text message, but it could be the end of your way
of life if you are distracted by your phone and are involved in
a crash.
“We want to spread the message and ask that drivers turn off
their phones before driving.”
Bumpers stickers with the “M8 the call can W8” slogan will
be available across the regions to help drive home the
message.
Eds Note; M8 the call can W8 stickers are available at the
Shire offices.
A range of environmental factors pointing to an increased risk
of bushfire over coming months has prompted Shire of
Dardanup Chief Bushfire Control Officer Chris Hynes to take
the unusual move of placing a ban on burn permits during the
usual annual Restricted Burn period from November 1 to
December 13, 2015.
From December 14 the Shire enters a period of Prohibited
Burn until approximately March 15, 2016.
For more information about fire control measures in the Shire
of Dardanup, please visit the Fire Management page on our
website, www.dardanup.wa.gov.au or contact your local
Bushfire Control Officer.
Activities in the Dardanup Shire Library
For November
Warhammer
Wed 4th & 18th (3:15pm - 4:15pm)
Decoupage Boxes
Wed 25th (10:00am - 11:30am)
Create using paper combinations.
Mosaic Garden Stones
Thus 12th (10:30am - 12:00pm)
Decorate with mosaics and beads.
Storytime
Fri 13th & 27th (10:00am - 10:45am)
Interactive storytelling and craft.
The AnyBook Book Club
Tue 3rd (1:30pm - 2:30pm)
Read and review any book you like.
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Preparing a Bushfire Survival Plan
If you live in or near bushland, you are at risk from a bushfire
and developing a bushfire survival plan is critical.
Being prepared for a bushfire can help save you and your
family’s lives, your property and your livelihood.
When developing your plan decide together if you will leave
for a safer place, which may be to relocate to family or
friends, or stay to actively defend your home.
Make sure you write everything down.
If you live alone consider creating a plan with a neighbour or
friend.
Everybody should have their own tasks and have a list of
actions to take if there is a bushfire.
Keep your bushfire survival plan in an easy to find place and
make sure everyone knows where it is.
Checklists and templates to assist in preparing your Bushfire
Survival Plan are available on the website below.
For further information on how to prepare for and survive the
bushfire season download a copy of Prepare. Act. Survive. or
visit www.dfes.wa.gov.au
Kind regards
Selina Young | Community Engagement Officer | South West
Region
Editors note; The following plan has been made available to
our readers by a local who lives on a rural property. This plan
outlines what this family will do when they have decided to
stay and defend and gives you an idea of the preparation
needed and most importantly all documented. As we all know
in emergencies we tend to panic and we may make the wrong
decision when under stress so why not sit down this weekend
and make a plan if you have not already done so, then you
are PREPARED.
Nov 15
On the day add drinking water, money, c-cards, toilet
bags, hard drive, medications, cameras,.
In vehicle Radio
First Aid kit
Action if fire is approaching Homestead area. 3km.
Mum & Dad to do
M &D
charge phones
M &D
Dress in Fire Brigade outfits, boots,
have gloves and helmets handy
D Emergency suitcase in vehicle
D Ready vehicles; chainsaw and knapsack in
ute
D Garden watering system on
D Stock in north paddocks
D Tractor out ready
D Set up generator
D Shut wood shed door, keep all fuels in wood
shed
D Turn shed roof sprinklers on
D Bring furniture and step ladders inside
M Turn off house gas bottles
M Spray decks & sides and house
M Bring mats and step ladder inside
M Fill basins, sinks.& buckets.
M Close all widows and pull blinds.
M Inform neighbours and FCO of our plan to
stay
M Turn house roof sprinklers on
When fire is approaching close and we are under
ember attack
M Place wet towels under 2 entry doors
D Patrol outside when possible
D Open ceiling manhole and place step ladders
Stay Plan (Oct 2015)
for inspection
M &D Stay inside as fire front passes
Preparation
M &D Drink water.
Reduce fuel: parking area, firewood, around
M &D Listen to ABC radio
house and shed and under transformer pole
After
the
fire has passed
Test hoses and roof sprinklers
M &D Continue to wear protective clothing &
Fuel, oil and test generator and chain saw
boots
Ready knapsack sprayer, buckets, mops, rakes
M Check inside for spot fires
Update hard drive and copy essential documents
D Check outside for spot fires
Emergency suitcase
D Check all around for embers
Three day’s undies, socks, shirts, trousers & towel,
M &D Patrol for several hours
thongs, hat, pyjamas. Torch
M Inform FCO of situation
Copies of essential documents
Dog lead Dry Pet food
Dardanup P&C Car Boot and Garage Sale
@ Dardanup Primary School, 8am – 12pm
Fundraiser for the Dardanup P&C
Contact the school if interested in having a car boot spot
Ph 97281146