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Boyup Brook

Volume 25

Issue 2

Feb 2017

86 ABEL ST BOYUP BROOK WA 6244 PH 08 9765 1169 FAX 08 9765 1340 EMAIL: gazette@boyupbrook.org

INSIDE THIS MONTH

Pg 2 My Inbox / Calendar Pg 3 Storm in a Teacup Pg 4 Shire Notes Pg 5 Lions Recycle for Sight Pg 6-7 About Town Pg 9 Feral Pig Management

Pg 11 Prepare for the Show Pg 11 Fox Shoot 2017 Pg 12-13 CRC Newsletter Pg 15-18 Country Music Liftout Pg 19 Museum Notes Pg 19 Garden Club Cuttings

Pg 19 Assistance for Properties Pg 20 Craft Hut / Wool Winners Pg 21 Playgroup Pitter Patter Pg 21 RFDS Shop News Pg 21 Bushfire Survival Plan Pg 22 Boyup Brook Girl Guides

Pg 23 CoMHAT Update Pg 23 Farm Safety Pg 24 Visitors Centre News Pg 25 Be Still Pg 25 Church Notices/MOW Pg 27-31 Sport

“Australia Day is when we reflect on where we have come from, where we are now and where we aspire to be in the future,” said Deputy Shire President, Graham Aird at the Australia Day Breakfast held in Sandakan Park. “The stability and security we enjoy in this country is something we should be proud of and embrace to help us continue to prosper.”

Before declaring the Shire’s Australia Day award winners, Councillor Norm Blackburn, said with seven nominations for Citizen of the Year, three for Sportsperson and one for the Young Achiever, it indicates the depth of community spirit. The awardees were then named with Ralph Knapp announced as the Citizen of the Year, David Inglis as Sportsperson and Harris Thompson as the Young Achiever.

Ralph Knapp’s contribution to the community started in his youth when he became an active member of the Upper Blackwood Agricultural Society at the age of 23 and President at age 30. His service to this organisation resulted in a Life Membership. He also became President of the South West Group of Agricultural Societies in the mid 1990s and for the last 25 years, he has helped to build the District Displays at the Perth Royal Show which involves taking a ute load of local produce to be used in the display.

Other organisations in which Ralph has played a role include the Junior Farmers; Boyup Brook Lions Club, giving 24 years’ service and holding all portfolios but one; Men’s Association; Fire Control Officer for the Scotts Brook Fire Brigade for nine years and the Chowerup Drama Club.

He has been a keen sportsperson and always taking on administration positions in the clubs he belonged to. He played tennis at Chowerup, Wahkinup, Kulikup and he retired from playing tennis at Tone Bridge at the age of 68. He played badminton at Chowerup and represented Boyup Brook at the South West Games in Bunbury. Ralph also played hockey.

Sportsperson of the Year, David Inglis, retired as a player in 2000, then returned in 2008 to coach the juniors. His patience, knowledge, encouragement and passion has made him a popular and effective coach. David’s junior coaching led to him being senior coach of the Boyup Brook Roos Reserves team and pulling on the boots when the team was short.

He was elected President in 2014 and has served the Club with distinction and dedication.

Recognition for Community Spirit

Above: Ralph Knapp, David Inglis and Harris Thompson, the 2017 Shire of Boyup Brook Australia Day Award Winners

At one home game David started the day coaching the Year 4/5 team, umpiring the Year 6/7 team, playing Reserves and running the boundary for the League game. He finished the afternoon by completing the paper work and having a well earned cold beer in the clubrooms!

Harris Thompson excels in all he attempts and especially in his chosen career path of breeding and judging cattle and animal husbandry. Harris won the Rylington Park Scholarship in 2011 to attend Cunderdin Agricultural College. During this time, he became a Youth representative for the Murray Grey Society, representing WA at the Royal Easter Show in Sydney in 2015, in New Zealand in 2016 where he won the NZ National Junior Judging Championship and the Senior Champion herdsman at Canterbury A & P Show.

Last year at the Perth Royal Show, he won the most successful exhibitor of Murray Grey Cattle and went on to show at the Adelaide Royal Show. Harris is an active participant of the Wagin Woolarama, has qualified for the Junior State Merino judging and is a keen poultry breeder. In 2016, he accepted the position as Vice President of the Upper Blackwood Agricultural Society.

Harris is kept busy on the family farm as well as in the local family’s IGA business preparing in the early mornings for the day’s business. With his cheerful and positive personality and willing and polite ways, Harris also takes time to help at functions such as the annual Seniors luncheon.

The Boyup Gazette February 2017 pg 2

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

February

1 School Term 1 commences

1 Fetter Chiropractic @ CRC

2 Social ladies and junior tennis recommences

2 Playgroup - Ice Boats and Waterplay

2 Tara Reid Wholefood and Fitness 2017 commences

2 Junior Tennis resumes

3 Closing date for Art Awards entries

4 Cricket - Home game BB vs Bridgetown

4 Opera in the Park @ CRC

4 BB Mountain Bike Ride

4 Farewell Garage sale Abel Street

4 Tennis - Handicap Singles and Mixed Doubles

4 Cricket - home game vs Bridgetown

4 Opera in the Park - Westlink Simulcast @ CRC, 8pm

9 Playgroup - Make you own Guitar

11 BB Mountain Bike Ride

11 Tennis - Loving Cup

13 Girl Guides first 2017 meeting @ 5pm

14 Garden Club AGM @ 1:30pm

15 Boyup Brook Art Awards Opening Night

15 Fetter Chiropractic @ CRC

16 Shire Council meeting @ Boyup Brook Chambers 5pm

16 BBG Feral Pig Management Workshop

16 Playgroup - Sing and dance with country music singer

16-19 Boyup Brook Country Music Festival

18 BB Mountain Bike Ride

19 Pony club registration and riding commences 8:30am

19 Social Tennis - note Sunday due to CM Festival

20 Gazette Deadline

23 Playgroup - Lets draw you—Trace and Decorate

25 Recreational Skippers Ticket @ CRC 9am

24-26 Fox Shoot

25 Cricket - Home game BB vs Northcliffe

25 BB Mountain Bike Ride

25 Social Tennis

27 Miniature Garden - Adult Class @ CRC 10am-12noon

March

4-5 Boyup Brook Open Tennis Tournament

6 Public Holiday

See page 7 for a list of weekly events To include your event, email gazette@boyupbrook.org

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My Inbox….

As February arrives, a sense of normality returns with the kids going back to school for a new year and many community groups and activities resuming after the summer break. Just take a look at the calendar to see how much is going on!

February also marks Country Music Festival time. A time that the entire community comes together to put on a huge range of activities, fundraise and showcase our town. Hats off to the Country Music Club Committee and volunteers for their efforts. We extend a big welcome to all of the visitors that this event brings to our community and hope you enjoy the Festival and your stay.

Congratulations to our three Australia Day award winners. Their selfless contributions to the community over many years are certainly acknowledged and appreciated. Well done. It is wonderful to hear that there were so many nominees, a true reflection of the commitment to Boyup Brook and of community spirit.

Enjoy February and the Festival, see you next month.

Cheers Jodi

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Storm in a Teacup - Homegrown, Made with Love

Come and join us for the sixth annual women’s field day hosted by Rylington Park and the Boyup Brook Co-Op on Friday, 17 March, at Rylington Park in the shearing shed.

The day will kick off at 9:30am with morning tea, while you can walk through various market stalls. Our main speaker this year is the well-known gardening guru and radio presenter Sabrina Hahn. Sabrina will have two time slots during the day, of which the second one will be an hour of questions and answers - bring along your gardening questions for Sab to answer.

We will also listen to Tracey Lansdell guiding us through how to get the bees back into our gardens. Tracey will also talk about herbs and the medicinal value of plants.

This year we have professional auctioneer and mental health advocate, Tiny Holly, conducting the auction for us. The auction is an exciting part of the day, where Tiny will be auctioning off our logo painting, kindly donated by local artist, Jacquie Broockmann.

Lunch will be prepared by Heidi Webb and Kate Cumming and will be served with a glass of local wine from Beulah Wines. Tickets cost $50 each and include morning tea, lunch (and wine), stalls, speakers and a lovely goodie bag. Buy your tickets at the Boyup Brook Co-Op, the Boyup Brook CRC, the Treehouse Café or by phoning Erlanda on 9765 3012 or 0429 375 609.

Stall enquiries are also welcome. See you in the shed.

Erlanda Deas

The Boyup Gazette February 2017 pg 4

Your Boyup Brook Shire Council Matters

country choice Welcome to the latest Council news items and information on ‘

what’s going on at your shire’!

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

Residents are welcome to attend the meetings and raise any issues with Council.

Council Minutes Please see the minutes at the front counter or on the website from the Council Meetings held in 2016.

Annual General Meeting of Electors The Annual General Meeting of Electors is generally held in December each year however the Annual Report will not be completed in time and so it is expected that the meeting will be held early in 2017.

EDITOR’S NOTE: The Shire Council Matters are printed as received and no changes are made or edited. Only formatting has occurred to fit the space.

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

An information sheet/discussion paper is available and this may be viewed on the Shire website (www.boyupbrook.wa.gov.au) or obtained from the Shire offices during normal working hours. Public submissions are invited and must be submitted to the Shire of Boyup Brook at:

Abel Street Boyup Brook WA; or PO Box 2 Boyup Brook 6244; or Fax: (08) 9765 1592; or Email: shire @boyupbrook.wa.gov.au by 7th March 2017

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

Shire of Boyup Brook Council Chambers

Abel Street, PO Box 2, Boyup Brook WA 6244

Telephone: 08 9765 1200 Fax: 08 9765 1485

Web site www.boyupbrook.wa.gov.au shire@boyupbrook.wa.gov.au

Photos from the Australia Day Breakfast

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March

@ Boyup

Brook

CRC

State Election

‘Meet your Candidates’ Evening

Thursday 16 February 2017

5:30pm – 7:30pm

Shire of Plantagenet Council Chambers

Lowood Road, Mount Barker

Members of the public are invited to attend a question and

answer evening with Candidates for the State Electorate of

Warren Blackwood on Thursday 16 February 2017.

If you would like any further information, please contact

Linda at the Shire on 9892 1121 or eo@sop.wa.gov.au.

Light refreshments will be available

at the conclusion of the evening.

Rob Stewart

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

The Australian Lions Recycle for Sight program collects over 300,000 pairs of used spectacles and over 50,000 pairs of used sunglasses each year.

After processing the collected glasses, they are distributed to men, women and children in the poorest parts of the developing world at no cost to the recipient.

The processing system includes:

Initial sort: The glasses are sorted into those that are suitable for reuse, those with progressive lens, and those that fail the initial quality assurance test. The glasses that cannot be used have their lens popped and the frames retained.

Cleaning: The glasses are then washed in ultrasound industrial cleaning machines.

Grading: A lensometer is used to read the power and prescription of single lens, bifocal lens and multi focused lenses. This is the most critical part of processing, with considerable care and supervision given to maximise the accuracy of the readings.

Ready for distribution: Each graded pair is given a written prescription, stored in a plastic bag and sorted into boxes of similarly graded spectacles, then packed into recycled lions Christmas cake boxes. The cake boxes are stored in their prescription group ready for export.

Lions Clubs, Rotary Clubs, humanitarian groups and Christian missions throughout the world, distribute the donated spectacles

to needy people in remote locations. Wherever possible, trained staff set up temporary field stations, where hundreds of people will wait for hours for the Recycle for Sight team to arrive.

Reading glasses are very useful, as many recipients are in need of visual correction to help them perform close up tasks. Sunglasses are beneficial for people living near the equator, especially those with cataracts, to shield their eyes from the suns damaging rays.

It’s remarkable to think that 90% of the discarded second hand spectacles donated, become the gift of sight to a child or parent in the third world.

Please donate your used spectacles and sunglasses (no cases please) at the Boyup Brook Community Resource Centre or the Blackwood Basin Group office.

The continued gift of sight is in your

Lions Recycle for Sight Australia

Right: Darcy Coulston-Williams collects used glasses for recycling for Kiewa-Tangam Lions Club

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BIRTHS

St John Ambulance Needs YOU

Our Ambulance service is desperately seeking volunteers

If you are interested, please phone 9765 2155 or email: ambosbb@westnet.net.au

Second Hand Books

This time of year sees the Combined Churches of Boyup Brook again begin collecting books for the Stall to be held in the grounds of the Anglican Church during the Country Music Weekend.

Books may be left at any time in the covered breeze-way at the Baptist Church, 79 Jayes Road. A group of volunteers will sort and price any book donations during the summer period and store them safely in readiness for sale. Second hand DVDs may also be donated. All monies collected are then forwarded to a mutually agreed upon mission or group following the sale.

Shane and Debbie Muddle (nee Dymock) are proud to announce the safe arrival of our beautiful baby girl, Georgia Emily Muddle, on the 24th of December 2016 at Bunbury Regional Hospital at 3:44am, weighing 6lb 9oz and 49cm.

FOR SALE

M.G. Coupe 1978 - MG-GT, Low mileage - engine good, 80% tyres, jaguar green - lic 13/8/2017. Private No. plate 178WRC-0 $6,000. Ring Rod - Boyup 0428 156 428.

Damian and Anne Herbert (nee Robertson) welcome with love their baby boy Byron Grant on the 9th January 2017. Weighing 7lb 7oz and 52cm long. First time Grandparents Grant and Helen are thrilled!

ENGAGEMENTS

Wayde Robertson and Emma Bardot are delighted to announce their engagement on the 14.01.17. Their family wish them every happiness for the future.

Volunteers Required for Festival

February 2017, Monday 13th Tuesday 14th Wednesday 15th and Sunday 18th PM, Monday 19th at the Music Park for our Great Festival.

If you have a flat top ute or a trailer, this would be of great assistance as well. Some lifting involved. Food and Cool Drinks provided. This could earn you a Weekend Ticket to our Great Festival.

Please contact Kathy Langley - 0417 945 804

WANTED: Sheep or Cropping lease Will consider any size.

0427 388 307

Colin & Angela Hales would like to welcome Maddison Olive Kathleen Hales to the family, born 5 Jan 2017, first daughter, granddaughter & great granddaughter for all Congratulations to Matthew & Kathryn

WANTED

Mountain Bike Riders

As a lot of you already know, I love cycling in the bush, and during the summer months, it's a good time to show you where in and around town this can be done. We'll ride every week on Saturday morning into the bush at 9am. Everyone with a bike is invited if you can ride. I'll make sure this is a social event, meaning we'll wait for each other. Please don't feel you've got to be a super athlete to be there. Kids are welcome! They are more keen when other kids ride as well and so their skills and resilience on the bike increases. I'll show you even our secret little technical track. We start from the parking of St Mary’s school, which is on the corner of Jayes and Knapp street in town. For the more serious riders amongst us, once the children have had enough we go a bit further. Again I'll make sure it's possible for you.

If you feel like it, join us for coffee at the Treehouse cafe after. If you’d like to notify me that you’re coming, like us on Facebook. The event name is Boyup Brook Mountain Bike ride.

Michiel Mel

NOTICE OF ROAD CLOSURE

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Boyup Brook’s Weekly Events

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

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

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

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

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

Saturday Church Services Social Tennis - 2pm Golf Croquet

Sunday Church Services Social Bowls - 1pm

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

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COMMUNITY NOTICES

2017 Pumpkin Festival

The Lion’s Pumpkin Festival will be held on the 1 April 2017 at the Middle School. Hope you have your pumpkins and other produce already growing. Good luck.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Boyup Brook Cancer & Health Group

We are meeting at the Tree House for coffee & chat at 10am on Monday 13th February. Do come and catch up after our Christmas Break - see you then

Fran & Sue

BOYUP BROOK CO-OPERATIVE COMPANY LIMITED NOTICE OF MEETING

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Notice is hereby given that the Seventy First Annual General Meeting of the Boyup Brook Co-operative Company Limited will be held at the Boyup Brook Co-op, 10-12 Bridge Street, Boyup Brook on Tuesday 28th February 2017 at 6:30pm.

BUSINESS 1) To receive and consider

REPORT FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF DIRECTORS REPORT FROM THE CO-OP MANAGER 2016 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

2) To elect Directors

3) To review Directors Fees Proposed Motion: “To increase the chairperson’s remuneration by $1,500, the

secretary’s remuneration by $1,500 and increase other board members remuneration by $750.”

Motion moved by Kylie Bleechmore and seconded by Ronald Tuckett

4) To review and appoint the auditors in accordance with the new Boyup Brook Co-operative Company Limited Rules.

5) Any other business which, under the Boyup Brook Co-operative Company Ltd Rules ought to be transacted at an Annual General Meeting and any other business which is brought under consideration by the report of the Directors.

Proposed Motion: “Special Resolution to amend section 43(2) of the Boyup

Brook Co-operative Company Ltd Rules to increase the maximum board members allowed from 7 members to 9 members”

Motion moved by Mary-Anne Inglis and seconded by Michael Wright

BOYUP BROOK Mary-Anne Inglis 27th January 2017 Company Secretary

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NEW John Deere 1025R

24hp Sub Compact Tractor

with H120 Loader

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

Farewell Garage Sale 4 Feb 2017 at the farm 76 Abels Rd – 8am

The following items will be for sale - everything must go!

Husqvarna Zero turn ride-on mower MZ28T bolts lots of

-only done 95hrs farm trailer

200 litre feed drums wire spinner good

beacon light 2-5 hyten wire

safety glasses insulated electric fencing wire.

electric fence testers insulators

elastrators geared electric fence reals x 3

hand shears outriggers

leather punch fencing plyers

20L jerry cans 3 P.L. Ripper

tool box 3 P.L. Hay Forks

air compressor 2 with Honda motors Stick Rake

car parts plus lots of small items

water pressure tank new

oil bottles Household furniture -

wind vane 2 wardrobes

pipe fittings 2 antique bentwood chairs

Tec screws for steel roof lots of Spinning Wheel

Shackles

We will have sausages on the barby at lunch time please call in. For information contact Norm Blackburn 0427651036

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their knowledge on feral pig management with workshop participants.

“Providing landholders with the knowledge and skills to manage feral pigs and an insight into the pest itself, will improve their confidence to undertake effective pest management on their properties. The workshops will also provide an opportunity to network with experienced pest management operators, that may provide them with support and/or advice into the future,” Jason said.

The workshops are aimed at private landholders who are concerned about the impacts of feral pigs on their properties and livelihood.

“The management of declared pests on private property is the responsibility of all property owners and managers across Western Australia,” Jason said. “Effective and ethical pest management is an integral part of any farming system and the significant economic benefits of managing pests is not only a benefit to the agricultural industry, but also the natural environment.’’

The first workshop is scheduled to be held at Rylington Park, Institute of Agriculture Boyup Brook, on Thursday the 16th of February 2017 from 10am to 3pm. The second workshop is being held at Darkan Town Hall, West Arthur, on Friday the 17th of February 2017 from 12noon to 4:30pm. This workshop will be followed by a Community Sundowner hosted by Wagin-Woodanilling Landcare Zones Annabelle Garrett, to discuss future Biosecurity and Pest Management issues with local landholders.

If anyone is interested in attending either of these Workshops, please contact Karrie Williamson at the BBG office 9765 1555 or by emailing karrie@blackwoodbasingroup.com.au

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Landholders in the Upper Blackwood region have the opportunity to attend a free community workshop focused on feral pig management.

In the past few years, feral pigs have become a concern for many landholders within the Blackwood and neighbouring catchments, which has been recognised by the Blackwood Basin Group (BBG).

“The increase in landholder concern and the lack of community knowledge surrounding Feral Pig Management, has been an issue raised by community members with the Project Officers here at Blackwood Basin Group,” BBG project Officer Karrie Williamson said.

Department for Agriculture and Food (DAFWA) Biosecurity Officer Jason Dearle said, “Feral pigs not only cause damage to pasture and crops as well as water resources through rutting and wallowing, but are also considered to be a significant threat to biosecurity, with the species being recognised as potential vector of serious diseases that can be transmitted to livestock.”

To assist landholders with the issues surrounding feral pig management, the Blackwood Basin Group, in conjunction with the Department of Agriculture and Food, will be holding two Free Community Feral Pig Management Workshops in early February. Two officers from DAFWA, Jason Dearle (Biosecurity Officer) and Dr Peter Adams (Development Officer), will share

Above: Feral Pig, image captured by BBG at Schwenke’s Dam

Feral Pig Management

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

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

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

now on board.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Gazette Deadline

20th of each month email gazette@boyupbrook.org or drop into the CRC.

Please ensure photos have names attached.

Fox Shoot 2017

It is time to shoot some foxes again. With harvest out of the way (almost) they are coming out and begging for attention.

This year’s fox shoot will be held during the weekend of Friday 24 February to Sunday 26 February. The Sporting Shooters Association of Australia (SSAA) took over the sponsorship of the Red Card for Rabbits and Foxes and will be giving $5 towards the Royal Flying Doctor Service for each fox and each cat shot at every Red Card event state wide.

In addition to this, a few local farmers have come together and decided to make a donation towards prostate cancer research for every fox shot in the Boyup Brook Shire. We are definitely shooting for good causes – please get on board and help us get rid of as many critters as we possibly can.

Teams can be registered at the Boyup Brook Co-Op, Afgri or by phoning Erlanda on 9765 3012 or 0429 375 609. Registration fees are $10 per team. Be sure to come along on the Sunday morning (26 February) at 9:00 am for the count and weigh-in at the Boyup Brook Pistol Club who will once again provide breakfast.

We have a large number of prizes to give out, thanks to the generous sponsorship from local businesses and firearms and sporting goods dealers in Perth, Bunbury and Busselton. There are also farmers donating towards the prizes for the event.

As in the past we are offering all landholders the opportunity to have some capable shooters come to your property and help you get rid of foxes, cats and rabbits. Preferably, you will drive the ute and the visitors will operate the spotlight, open gates, etc. All visitors will have liability insurance. This way we can form more teams, cover more land and hopefully kill more than last year’s record of 466 foxes. Give us a call and we will organise to send people to you.

Erlanda Deas

Prepare Entries for Show Features

The last class in each section at the show usually is for an article of the show feature.

In the Home Industries the Steward hopes to change this to a “champion” of the past winners of the “Most Outstanding” article to create a feature.

The plan is to invite the past recipients of the Most Outstanding award to submit a piece of their own work for this class.

We need some readers help in locating two of these recipients of their whereabouts or where they live, namely Veronica Drazic and Rosaley Mckeown.

Secondly for the 100th Show in 2018 there will be an “Elizabeth Andrews Memorial CHALLENGE” in the Patchwork-Quilting section for a wall hanging, up to 1 metre, may include appliqué, embroidery, patchwork and/or quilting.

If it tells a story even better. Generally hand work has preference over machine work. So put your thinking caps on and start putting your ideas together now to have ready for the 2018 show.

The Elizabeth Andrews Memorial Challenge for this year is in the Photography section for a collection of three photos taken in the Boyup Brook Shire of a theme of your choice, eg. Home gardens, farm scenes/activities, wildflowers.

Betty Knapp, Steward Home Industries

The Boyup Gazette February 2017 pg 12

Information, Education & Training for our community

Community Grants Available

Services

State Government

Information

Banking

Lifestyle courses

Centrelink Access

Digital Snap Lab

Health Services

ADSL2 Internet

Art Exhibitions

Book Exchange

Videoconferencing

Photocopying (colour)

Laminating

Binding

Other Office Services

Room Hire

Websites

Resumes

Mail outs / Flyers

Project Management

Exam Supervision

Vol 23 Issue 2 Feb 2017

The CRC is open

Mon to Fri 9:00am - 4.00pm

Bank Agency Mon to Fri

9:30am-3:30pm

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

Community Garden Corner

There is quite a bit of produce almost ready for harvest including sweetcorn and

our tomatoes won’t be far away either.

Why not come down to the garden at the back of the CRC and take a look at the efforts of our volunteers.

You are also welcome to join in the activities, have a chat, share ideas

or swap some plants.

Volunteers meet each Wednesday from 9am-12pm.

Survey for Businesses

The CRC recently conducted a survey of local businesses to find out what activities and training can be held to support business development in Boyup Brook.

Each respondent went into the draw to win a free business card size ad in the March edition of The Boyup Gazette. Congratulations to Rear’s Electrical who were the lucky winners.

Thank you to everyone who responded - your input is valued and will assist in future planning and support for our local economy.

CRC Computer Club

Head to the CRC on Wednesday afternoons from 12noon - 2pm for

cheap computer usage rates for two hours with support available to answer your queries.

Available for all community members.

Members: $2-50 Non-members: $4-00

If you have specific queries, please phone 9765 1169 to confirm staff availability

The CRC has a display rack full of information brochures and publications from a number State Government departments and agencies including:

WA Seniors Card Discount Directories Enrol to Vote forms

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

Government Services

The Boyup Gazette February 2017 pg 13

Page 13 Community Resource Centre Newsletter February 2017

We thank our Sponsors & Partners

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

Phone: (08) 9765 1169 Fax: (08)9765 1340 Email: boyupbrook@crc.net.au

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

Westlink Events

Saturday, February 4 - 8:00pm

Celebrate West Australian Opera’s 50th Anniversary in a free gala concert of operatic hits, live from the beautiful setting of Supreme Court Gardens.

A thrilling program of highlights from the operatic treasury is presented by Australian artists, with the West Australian Opera Chorus and the West Australian Symphony Orchestra conducted by Brad Cohen.

To celebrate this milestone, the audience is invited to wear evening dress, black tie, a costume or their favourite outfit.

$10 per head includes refreshments Phone 9765 1169 to reserve your seat.

Business Partnerships

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Laughter Yoga

Register now for a Laughter Yoga workshop

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

CRC Members - $20 Non-members - $25

Phone 9765 1169 or email boyupbrook@crc.net.au

Afterschool Activity

After the success of our school holiday activity, we are conducting another session to

“Make Your Own Secret Garden” Wednesday 1 March

2:30pm-4:00pm Open to Yr 1 and older - $5 per child Please phone 9765 1169 to register

And for the Big Kids… Miniature Garden - Adult Class

Monday 27 February 10:00am-12noon $20 CRC member

$25 non-member (includes kit) Please phone 9765 1169 to register

Coming Up at the CRC

Recreational Skippers Ticket

Saturday February 25 - 9am start Venue TBA

CRC Members: $190 Non-members $200

Conducted by Aqua-Terra Training

Please contact the CRC on 9765 1169 or email boyupbrook@crc.net.au to register.

NBN Information Available

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

Looking for Work?

TOP TIPS FOR BUSINESSES: Allow yourself time to transition to the NBN. If you have EFTPOS, an alarm system, telephone

systems etc, there are a number of considerations that need to be made.

Visit www.nbn.com.au and look at the business checklist

For more information, contact independent NBN advisor, Mike Hendry on 0473 976 389, email info@nbnadvice.com.au, or call into the CRC to collect a copy of the latest NBN information brochure.

The Boyup Gazette February 2017 pg 14

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

10 –12 Bridge Street Boyup Brook WA 6244

Email: admin@boyupbrookco-op.com.au

Website: www.boyupbrookco-op.com.au

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The Boyup Gazette February 2017 pg 15

This event is supported by Country Arts WA and the State Government, through the Department of Culture and the Arts, Department of Regional Development, Lotterywest and Royalties for Regions.

‘Just the Way It Is’ for Country Music Lovers

“It's a plume of dust down an old dirt road, and hanging off the rails at the rodeo,” and for so many, it's warm February days, sitting in the shade of gum trees by the river, surrounded by the buzz of people connected by a love of music. That's just the way it is at the Boyup Brook Country Music Festival, presented by LiveLighter and for the first time in 2017, the Country Music Club of Boyup Brook is thrilled to be welcoming the legendary Lee Kernaghan to its stage and will undoubtedly give us a show we will never forget in 2017.

Lee Kernaghan has cemented his place as one of the greatest Australian country music singers of our time, and to many, his songs are the embodiment of the Australian country. Winner of 36 Golden Guitars, Lee is second only to Slim Dusty himself, and has had over thirty number one hits on the Australian Country Charts. His most recent album, Spirit of the Anzacs, has been certified platinum and was number one on the Australian charts for four weeks. Lee is a rare blend of success and authenticity, and is a passionate supporter and advocate for rural culture. He has been awarded the Order of Australia in 2004 and was named Australian of the Year in 2008.

The Boyup Brook Country Music Festival is known not only for its amazing headline acts, but also for its incredibly diverse line-up that always has something for everyone. This year's show will deliver an array of local and national talent that country music lovers have come to expect. Crowd favourites such as Patrick McMahon, Karin Page, Gypsy Chicks and Red Ochre provide the audience with their authentic country sounds, while well-known interstate names Dave Prior, Acoustic Juice, Rohan Powell, Greg Champion, Carter and Carter and Justin Standley will cross the borders to grace the stage.

A number of events will be held from Wednesday 15th to Sunday 19th February and begins with a light-hearted Welcome event at the Caravan Park and the launch of the Art Awards at the Town Hall.

Finalists of the West Australian Country Music Awards presented by LiveLighter have just been announced with 9 categories and $9,000 in cash and prizes up for grabs. Winners across all of the categories will be announced at the 2017 event, which for the 32nd year running will be held at Boyup Brook during the Festival. Karin Page, winner of Best New Talent and Best Group two years in a row at the Awards with her former band China Doll, will also be returning as the recently crowned the 2016 Toyota Star Maker winner.

The Festival also offers four days of fun with a friendly, country vibe. Street markets bustle with the hum of people and the sounds of buskers on the main street, and the Boyup Brook Ute and Truck Muster provides roaring entertainment through the streets of Boyup Brook.

Campers and caravanners sleep beneath the stars over the weekend. Food stalls provide fresh food on site, and the Country Music Club of Boyup Brook's retail store, Hot Country, offers clothing, music, footwear and accessories for attendees to browse or buy.

The Boyup Brook Art Awards, held in conjunction with the Festival, provide something a little different, showcasing great local talent, and the Festival, gives ample opportunities to bootscoot your way to lighter living, even providing lessons for those whose dancing is a little rusty.

There is something to keep everyone entertained, including workshops, the largest Bush Poets breakfast in WA, and lots of activities for the children. The Festival is built on the backs of its many volunteers, who work tirelessly to create a festival that has become one of the best in the country, and a must visit destination for all country music lovers.

The Boyup Gazette February 2017 pg 16

ART AWARDS AND EXHIBITION

The 8th annual exhibition of the Boyup Brook Art Awards will take place at the Boyup Brook Town Hall on Abel Street with something to suit all tastes.

The event opens on Wednesday, February 15 with the Awards Presentation Night from 6.30pm-8.30pm. Entry is free to participating artists and sponsors, with a charge of $5 per person for the general public, which includes light refreshments.

The Exhibition is then open to all from 10am-4pm on Thursday February 16 to Saturday February 18. Entry is $2 per person for all exhibition days, and all artwork is for sale. A percentage of art sales supports community arts projects throughout the year.

With support from our generous sponsors, the value of prizes for the Art Awards is in excess of $3,000 with variety of categories to encourage all artists to enter.

Come along, be inspired and take home a masterpiece.

SPECIAL EVENTS AND WORKSHOPS

Thursday 16th February 8.00am – 10.00am Bush Poets & True Stories FREE EVENT@ Boyup Brook Tennis Club Lawns Breakfast available to purchase

10.00am - 4.00pm Art Exhibition @ the Town Hall

10.00am Gospel Singing at the St Saviours Anglican Church Donna, Jason, Iona and Friends

10.30am - 12.30pm Bootscooting with Jan & Les @ the Flaxmill

11.00am - 1.00pm Bush Poets Verse Writers Workshop @ The Club Robyn Sykes & Dave Proust

2.00pm - 4.00pm Bush Poets Poetry Writers Workshop @the Club Robyn Sykes & Dave Proust

Friday 17th February Around the Town 10.00am - 4.00pm Art Exhibition @ the Town Hall

10.30am - 12.30pm Bootscooting with Jan & Les @ the Flaxmill

11.00am Justin Standley –Tips other Artists won’t share! @ CWA Hall

2.00pm Karin Page (2016 Star Maker Winner) - “The Musician Within” @ CWA Hall

3.00pm Karin Page (2016 Star Maker Winner) - “Star Maker Winner” @ CWA Hall

For Music Workshops please email countrymusicwa@westnet.com.au to book in.

VOLUNTEERING

Would you like to experience an iconic Country Music Festival from behind the scenes? Well now you can! We have various volunteer positions available, which will earn you a free pass.

Without the generosity, enthusiasm and goodwill of our Volunteers our event would be difficult to manage and we are eternally grateful to those Volunteers who join us year after year.

Maybe you can see yourself: Helping set up the site before the festi-val begins; Bar staff (must be RSA trained); Merchandise; Directing cars for parking; Welcoming patrons at the gate and putting arm bands on; General Runner/Gofer; Keeping the volunteers fed and watered as a part of our staff registration team.

Regardless of what you do, the work is fun, its easy, and you’ll get to meet heaps of awesome people - all whilst you earn your event ticket! Call 9765 1657, or visit the website www.countrymusicwa.com.au to download a form.

The Boyup Gazette February 2017 pg 17

STREET CARNIVAL

Nothing compares to the atmosphere and good vibe of the Boyup Brook Country Music Street Festival, which will be held on Saturday 18th February. It is a genuine all ages day, with many family friendly activities, celebrating our country lifestyles and lots of good wholesome fun.

The Lotterywest Street Carnival offers a swag of stimulating and colourful entertainment, including The Bad Piper who is becoming recognised as the worlds most recognised piper, and will also have the Northam Highland Dancers by his side for a few songs. Jamie the Clown will be here and has been entertaining for over ten years with his crazy silly and energetic style. There is Face Painting, Balloon Twisting, Air Brush Tattoos, Bouncy Castles, the Sand Wizard, creative magical fun for everyone, the Radrock Climbing wall and Bungee and GWN7’s Doopa Dog to keep the kiddies entertained.

There are many buskers in the mix to add to the atmosphere -Gypsy Chicks, Roger Lawson, Hayden McGlinn, Sax and the Single Girl, Mike Wilkinson, Billy Higginson, Red Ochre, Paul Davies to name just a few. Don’t miss the eclectic menagerie of bright and bubbly entertainment for this year’s Street Festival. There is bound to be at least one act there you will fall head over heels for!

The Ute & Truck Muster will then fill the streets with the roar of engines and horns at 11am, as they parade their beauties through the streets and delight the ever-appreciative crowd.

Support funding like this allows our country life and culture to be enriched and offers a range of opportunities that support artists in Western Australia. It's free, spontaneous, and everybody's welcome to participate! It’s a day of cheerful entertainment, with a huge line up of attractions planned

to keep all ages smiling.

HOUSEKEEPING

The Music Park is a licensed venue so no BYO alcohol or glass is allowed. No dogs / animals are permitted. Vehicles in the Ute & Truck Muster will be checked on entry and any of these items will be confiscated.

The Music Park is a SMOKE FREE venue. There is a Commonwealth Bank and ATM on Abel Street. Bendigo Bank Agency at the Community Resource Centre (CRC) 86 Abel

Street, open weekdays from 9:30am to 3:30pm. EFTPOS facilities are available in the Hot Country Merchandise tent and at the gate. Photo ID must be provided on entry and into the bar. We encourage responsible drinking and service of alcohol. If you are a Ute and Truck Muster participant, you are permitted to sleep in the back of your ute or sleeper cab on Saturday night

at Music Park, however no tents will be allowed. Please bring your chair or picnic rug, however these items are not to be left in the Music Park overnight. Please consider the safety and enjoyment of other patrons at the Festival.

The Boyup Gazette February 2017 pg 18

UTE AND TRUCK MUSTER

The Boyup Brook Ute & Truck Muster has been around for 14 years now. Ute, truck, vintage cars and tractor enthusiasts travel from all over the state to show their pride and joy off to the thousands who line the streets of Boyup Brook! This year we are very excited to have the Colonial Clydesdales participate in the parade and then be available for rides in the old-fashioned bow top wagon.

Registrations begin at 8am with everyone lining up at the Old Railway Station, hanging flags, polishing the duco and having a chat with likeminded motor fanatics and fans who come down for a pre-parade squiz.

The fun continues at 11am, as the convoy rolls out of the Old Railway yard and hits the streets of Boyup Brook to the applause and appreciation of the crowd lining the streets. The parade ends up at the Hockey Oval next to the Music Park where they assemble for judging and spectators can have a closer look and talk to the owners if they wish.

There will be plenty of fun and games in the Ute & Truck Muster area as usual and this year the Ute & Truck Muster Stage will feature the very talented Hayden McGlinn, Velvet Edge and Tom Fisher & the Layabouts so you can sit back and enjoy the atmosphere.

NO BYO * NO FURNITURE * NO DOGS

BUSH POETS BREAKFAST

Bush Poetry continues to add an amazing atmosphere to the Boyup Brook Country Music Festival, with the Sunday morning Bush Poet’s Breakfast being among the biggest and best in Australia. Leading the herd of bush poets that descend on our Festival, we welcome Robyn Sykes and Dave Proust (Prousty).

Both are well known of the festival circuit in the Eastern States. Robyn Sykes writes, observes, works and learns on a farm in south-west NSW. The Australian Champion Bush Poet studied crocodiles, lived in Japan and edited the Yass Tribune. She is an award winning writer and poet and has performed her original poetry around Australia and in New Zealand.

Many people remember ‘Prousty’, as he is better known, from his appearance at Boyup Brook in 2010. He was a huge hit with his outrageous humour and antics, and his habit of constantly pushing the boundaries. Be prepared for the crowd participation part of his performance. No one is safe! Even his long-suffering wife Therese bears the brunt of many his stories. But there is also a serious side to him, and Dave has poems on the hardships of farming through to the tragedy of war.

Among the WA poets for this Festival are past State Champions Peter Blyth and Christine Boult. Peter had a farm at Salmon Gums called “Bugger Up Downs”, and has written many poems based on his experiences there. Christine is a very talented performer who is currently touring the East and wowing audiences on that side of the country.

Peg Vickers hails from Albany. She has an amazing sense of humour and regales her audiences with the exploits of Grandpa, as well as many other hilarious poems. Peg has the knack of ending her poems with a punch-line that no-one saw coming. She has won the “Poets Brawl” several times at the Bowling Club session on the Saturday morning of the festival.

Roger Cracknell has developed into an accomplished performer since he first came to Boyup Brook in 2010. Roger has written many funny poems, but he also has several of Henry Lawson’s poems in his repertoire. With four programs featuring bush poetry, there is ample opportunity for all poets, whether beginners or seasoned campaigners, to have a go

Other Poets this year include: Brian Langley, Peter Nettleton, Irene Conner, Dave Smith, John Hayes, Rob Gunn, Jim Riches, and our very own Bill Gordon. There are numerous other Bush Poetry events on throughout the festival days and are all within the programme book.

The Boyup Gazette February 2017 pg 19

Museum News

Have you seen the snippets from the Museum on display at the Visitor Centre? Have a look, then come on down to the Museum and see if you can spot the item on display. The Museum Committee would like to thank Carina Wilson for her art work.

Museum Open: Wednesday and Thursday 10am – 3pm Friday 10am -5pm

For out of hours viewing, phone John 0439 651 560.

We wish Vicki a speedy recovery and hope to see her back at the Museum soon.

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Gazette E-dition

Have you missed advertising in the printed Gazette? Need to get a last minute notice out to the community?

Then contact the CRC to include your notice in the mid-monthly Gazette E-dition, an email update

with coming events and latest news.

To receive the update, email gazette@boyupbrook.org

Assistance for Small Properties

Courses and events are being planned to engage, enthuse and assist owners of small rural properties.

Managing a property can be hard work. Unfortunately sometimes dreams of a rural lifestyle are broken because it all seems too much and too hard.

Now a collaboration between a consortium of local organisations led by the Blackwood Environment Society, the State Natural Resource Management Office and funding by ‘Royalties for Regions’ has seen the start of a project to assist small landholders understand the ‘nitty gritty’ of owning and managing a property, and how to make it work, and work well.

Presently the project is concentrating on the 900 small landholders in the Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes, and we invite you to register interest in being a part of the project.

You will be invited to a series of free workshops, field days and property visits (called the ‘Picnic Tours’). There will be introductory events in Perth for absentee owners and we intend to have a presence at the Balingup Small Farm Field Day on 22nd April. The workshops and field days will cover a wide range of topics from helping you ensure that your property has enough water, through essential livestock management to living with the native fauna and flora on your property, and keeping pests and weeds at bay, and much more.

What the project needs now are your contact details so that we can send you more information about events, and details of our Facebook page and website, which should be starting soon. Please contact the project manager, Adrian Williams, to register your interest. Phone (08) 9761 4370 or 0427 086 299, or email awilliams@pendragondryland.com.au.

Garden Club Cuttings

Happy New Year everyone

There was no garden visit in January as we usually have a break over the festive season, but please come along to the Annual General Meeting to be held at the Lion’s Den on Tuesday 14th February 2017 at 1.30pm.

Audrey Hales 9765 1818 Chris Round 0429 111 743

The Boyup Gazette February 2017 pg 20

Craft Hut

Boyup Brook Arts and Craft Group have begun 2017 with discussions about starting up a project to supply cloth shopping bags for people to borrow and return (called Boomerang Bags) We are hoping to set up a large box at your local stores and fill it with handmade cloth bags( using recycled material) that can be used by YOU to take your shopping home in rather than use Plastic bags which end up in landfill. The idea is to endeavour to make Boyup Brook plastic bag free or at least reduce the number of plastic bags we need to send to landfill.

We are presently approaching our local IGA for their support in this project. So watch this space. As usual the group are planning to supply Devonshire teas at the Country Music Festival as well as some handmade goodies on our stall.

We are very lucky to have been the recipients of a large amount of pottery/ceramic gear donated by a family from Lake Clifton and are busy collecting it and storing in our new shed. This will keep us busy for a while to come.

We are also planning to pave the outside area of our shed and are looking for donations of yellow sand used for paving .If you have any or know someone who has and wants to get rid of it we are happy to collect it. Just contact either myself on 0429399739 or Mary-Anne Brlevich 97651149

Our AGM will be held on March 2nd at the Craft Hut so if you are interested come along and join us on the corner of Barron Street and Jayes Rd .

Margaret Morton (Secretary)

Mitchell Wins Wool Store Prize

The lucky winner of a Bunnings Voucher valued at $800 was Rob Mitchell of Dinninup via Boyup Brook.

The Boyup Brook Wool Store annually conducts a promotion and prize draw for clients which runs from October to December. The prize was drawn by local Post Mistress, Yvonne Dent, at the Boyup Brook Post office.

Rob was delighted with his prize, especially as he had been in the draw for the last few years without winning anything.

Second, and third, prizes both went to Jasmine Tipene of Boyup Brook, again drawn by Yvonne Dent.

Above: Post mistress Yvonne Dent drawing the prize winners

The Boyup Gazette February 2017 pg 21

Playgroup Pitter Patter

We are back for 2017 and we have some fantastic activities planned for this term, starting with some water and ice play on February 2nd. We will be open from 10am-12pm every Thursday during school term and new members aged 0-5 years are welcome to join at any time.

You can attend two sessions free of charge so pop down to see what we are all about. We organize morning tea for both the kids and the parents/carers so all you need to bring is a hat and water bottle.

February 2nd – Ice Boats and Water Play February 9th – Make Your Own Guitar February 16th – Sing and Dance with a Country Music Singer February 23rd - Let’s Draw YOU – Trace & Decorate

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

RFDS Report

Richard and I are so pleased with our first months banking, being $1200, for the RFDS, a very big thank you to all of you people, who have been in and supported us donating, and purchasing goods.

So greatly appreciated. Mondays we are closed Tuesdays to Fridays open from 9-4pm. Saturdays and Sundays 1/2 days. 9 to 1pm. these times will remain, until further notice!

Thank you to Blue too for giving us his time each week!

Jane and Richard

Lost Boyup Brook

LOST Boyup Brook is a Facebook page engaging many current and former residents by sharing memories of days gone by and we welcome your contributions.

Submit photos to boyupbrook@crc.net.au or drop them into the CRC to be scanned.

What’s Your Bushfire Survival Plan?

If you live in or near bush, fire is a real risk to you and your family. Preparing yourself, your family and your home is your responsibility. A Bushfire Survival Plan will help you take action and avoid making last minute decisions that could prove deadly during a bushfire.

Develop a Plan When developing your plan, decide if you will leave for a safer

place, which may be to relocate to family or friends, or stay to actively defend your home

If you live alone you may like to form a plan with a neighbour Make sure you put your plan in writing, give everybody their

own tasks and have a list of actions to take if there is a bushfire

Keep it in an easy to find place and make sure everyone knows where it is

Practice your plan Once you have developed your plan, practice it with your

family or neighbours Review it every year

To learn more about how to develop a Bushfire Survival Plan: Visit the DFES website publications page at

www.dfes.wa.gov.au for a range of checklists and templates to help you complete your Bushfire Survival Plan.

Read the Prepare Act Survive Guide and Bushfire Survival Plan Factsheet

Contact DFES Community Engagement on 9395 9816

The Boyup Gazette February 2017 pg 22

Last year flew by with so many activities that a final year ‘report’ just didn’t happen! So before the New Year starts, it seems timely that we comment on the past and tell you of some things already lined up for this term.

Camping is always a top priority for the Guides and yes, we did do a canvas camp in November at “Grindon”. The grass was still a bit green and the paddock looked great with different coloured tents here and there. Tracking was quite a feature of the camp and the girls successfully followed two trails to the rubbish tip where they enjoyed scrounging for materials to make into a recycled object. The most popular were old car tyres which were brought back to camp and converted into swings. Another trail, which provided them with ‘treasures’ was a little more challenging as the gifts were hidden in round hay bales. Needless to say, where sweets are involved, they were all found! Several skits were written which when performed caused much hilarity. Cooking on a protected open fire was also a challenge but the meals were great! The weekend climaxed with parents arriving to witness the Promise Ceremony for two new Guides. Great weekend.

Following camp, it was time to prepare for our Christmas visit to the hospital and the Lodge. The Guides sang various carols interspersed with narrative giving the history and meaning of the Christmas tree and its decorations. The girls had made the decorations from three ply wood and painted them adding generous amounts of glitter to make them bright and pretty.

Boyup Brook Girl Guides At the end of the story, the tree, complete with star, looked very attractive. Each of the residents was given a parcel of the same decorations for their Christmas tree.

Following the devastation of the Yarloop fires, Guides and some dedicated parents decided to assist the people of Yarloop by potting on all types of plants – flowers, fruit trees, strawberries, etc. – to both give them a patch of colour to brighten their day and/or to have something that was growing and would provide produce. Two car loads of plants were taken to the Harvey Council for distribution. Sincere thanks to all who participated in this service project – they were much appreciated.

Now the New Year begins with Thinking Day – a day to celebrate the joint birthdays of the Founders of Scouting and Guiding. A trip to Gnomesville with more painted gnomes to place in the Girl Guide horseshoe will happen when it is a little cooler. A special mention for Cheyenne Beagley – she has joined the Unit and has started her leadership training. It is wonderful having another Leader to assist in the Unit. There will also be a surprise program as Cheyenne progresses through her training.

Finally, a reminder – Girl Guides meet immediately after school finishes each Monday until 5.00pm. But – our first meeting is not until Monday 13th February. We’re looking forward to a new year of fun and activity and will welcome new girls to our happy band.

Anne Ritson

The Boyup Gazette February 2017 pg 23

Kanik Express Your local courier

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

Manjimup, Preston Valley and everything in between.

For same day delivery cut off time is 10.00am.

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

For all Kanik deliveries contact

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

For all Toll IPEC deliveries contact Nicki - 0408 399 946

kanikexpress@bigpond.com

CoMHAT Update

With our children heading back to school to start a new year, they may feel a little anxious and worried.

Physical reactions to anxiety can be extremely scary for kids. What can you do?

The mind and body affect one another. Anxious thoughts can trigger bodily reactions. Bodily reactions can cause more anxious thoughts. It can be a vicious cycle. Fortunately there is a way to break the cycle.

When your child has a PHYSICAL reaction to their anxiety, treat it with a PHYSICAL response. Instead of trying to offer ‘logic’ to quell the anxiety, teach your child to talk to their body in a different way.

Here are 4 methods which can help: 1) Deep breathing 2) Exercise - ask your child to get up and walk around 3) Engage in a tight, long hug 4) Invoke an emotion that causes a physical response like

laughing

Source: www.gozen.com/anxietyreliefprograms

“Depression, Anxiety and Panic Attacks are not signs of weakness. They are signs of trying

to remain strong for far too long.”

Farm Safety is Everyone’s Business

Many of us have had a ‘close call’ during our time at work – this can be magnified when working alone, at heights and with both sophisticated and also basic machinery which is the norm on many farms.

Farmsafe WA Alliance urges the farming industry and any visitors to farms to continue to “Think safe” and look for risky situations before acting during busy times and also at school holiday periods as many of accidents and fatalities seem to occur during school holiday periods.

It is important to note that risky and difficult situations can arise when the workplace – ‘the farm’ - is the same location as the family home and play areas for children. It appears that many of the tragic accidents that have occurred in the past might have been prevented.

Farmsafe WA Chairman Mike Norton said “On farm safety should never be underestimated. It needs to be front of mind at all times.” Mr Norton added “We urge people not to rush jobs and to be always thinking ahead about what might happen – particularly if you are on a quad bike or tractor and if you are unsure of terrain.”

The Farmsafe WA Alliance focus will continue to be on supporting the agriculture and food industry and service providers to the industry and we will continue to campaign for and on behalf of farm safety. There were less deaths in Western Australia in 2016 than other states, however even one fatality is one too many!

Mr Norton added “Death and injury on country roads and farms are a huge burden to all those directly affected – including family and friends and even the local ambulance volunteers. We all need to take personal responsibility to keep our farms and communities injury free”

Providing a safe workplace is an important and integral part of doing business on farms – and it is most importantly for everyone to realise its legislation. Farmsafe WA Alliance are continuing to work hard to provide effective solutions that are easy to implement and not complex.

“As an industry and globally Western Australians farmers are leaders in production and innovation in agriculture, it makes sense that we can also lead in regards to farm safety.” Mr Norton added.

The Boyup Gazette February 2017 pg 24

Keep Calm and

Buy Local

We love Local at the Boyup Brook Visitor Centre

Phone 9765 1444 email: bbvisitor@wn.com.au Website: www.boyupbrooktourism.com.au

Can you believe another year has rolled around so quickly and Boyup Brook will soon be abuzz with colour and activity as people flock to town to celebrate the 2017 Country Music Festival?

A very warm welcome to all our visitors - we trust that you will have a memorable stay in our lovely little town and enjoy all that our great community has to offer.

You can’t miss the Boyup Brook Visitor Centre! It is the beautiful old stone building situated right in the heart of town and surrounded by the shady Abel Park that comes alive with music and market stalls during the Festival.

Come inside and let our friendly volunteers help you with any local information, maps and brochures you may need. While you are there, browse the delightful assortment of local products and handcrafted goodies on display – we are proud to be able to showcase the talent and creativity of our volunteers and local artisans.

Also housed in the Visitor Centre is the ‘Little Art Gallery’ with a diverse range of original local art, and don’t miss the Collection Room where you can view the Carnaby Collection of Beetles and Butterflies plus the Kradals Doll Collection and the Kirup Conglomerate Rock Collection.

Are you interested in history? You are going to love our little displays of the district’s past with personal memories from our locals. Check out our recently installed history boards and get yourself a book about Boyup Brook or the Blackwood River area.

A beautiful small scale model at the Flax Mill is also available and its creator Robert Jamieson will be available to show you around by appointment. To arrange a time to view please phone 0427 651 437.

The Boyup Brook Tourism Association wishes everyone —visitors and locals

a great time at the Festival.

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

Support local artisans, local economy and

community

Feb 10am-1pm 1pm-4pm

WED 1 V Atkins V Atkins

THURS 2 W Samwell V Regali

FRI 3 K Grey K Grey

SAT 4

SUN 5 M Sowry

MON 6 S White J Peaty

TUES 7 L Hendry E Moir

WED 8 J Chambers V LeeSteere

THURS 9 I Doust B Unstead

FRI 10 J Peaty J Peaty

SAT 11 L Hendry L Hendry

SUN 12 M Sowry

MON 13 M Hester J Hales-Pearce

TUES 14 E Moir L Hendry

WED 15 C Round B Knapp

THURS 16 N Parker N Parker K Bleechmore

FRI 17 V Regali/N Spooner J Chambers

SAT 18 C Kaltenrieder

SUN 19 M Sowry C Kaltenrieder

MON 20 A Hales K Bleechmore

TUES 21 N Spooner N Spooner

WED 22 J Peaty R Wright

THURS 23 C Kaltenrieder C Kaltenrieder

FRI 24 K Grey K Grey

SAT 25 E Moir E Moir

SUN 26 M Sowry

MON 27 I Doust I Doust

TUES 28 N Spooner N Spooner

MARCH

WED 1 V Atkins V Atkins

THURS 2 W Samwell V Regali

FRI 3 K Grey K Grey

SAT 4

SUN 5 M Sowry

The Boyup Gazette February 2017 pg 25

February 1st C Rowe 2nd M Yrayzoz 3rd Y Newman

6th J Hilder 7th N Jones 8th G Eddy 9th P Ritikis 10th L Rear

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

20th J Fortune 21st B Treloar 22nd S Rowe 23rd K Huisman 24th C Kaltenrieder

27th J Hilder 28th C Peterson

Be Still and Know….. God

This Year Trust God And Stay Calm ‘You… grant him [power to calm himself and find] peace.’ Psalm 94:13 AMP

UNITING CHURCH Each Sunday 9.30am

Holy Communion 1st Sunday of the month All most welcome

Richard 97651192 Jan 97653066

ST SAVIOUR’S ANGLICAN PARISH

We invite you and your family to worship with us on Sundays at 9:30am.

Contact 9765 1622 or 0428 680 008

SDA CHURCH Kulikup Meets on Sabbath (Saturday)

Sabbath School 10 am Service 11.30 am

Followed by lunch. Contact 9833 2241 or 0447 673 012

SDA CHURCH Boyup Brook Meets on Sabbath (Saturday)

Sabbath School 9.30 am Divine Service 11.00 am

All welcome followed by lunch. Contact 9765 1819 or 9765 1307

CITIZENS LODGE ECUMENICAL SERVICE Each Thursday 11 am

in the Thompson Lounge All Welcome

BAPTIST CHURCH

We welcome you to meet with us every: Sunday Worship 9.30am Mid week Bible Study Thurs 7pm Ladies Fellowship Wed 9am

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

Enquiries 9765 1452

THE BLACKWOOD FAMILY CHURCH OF BOYUP BROOK

We invite you to join with us for our Sunday Worship Services.

These are held at 10:00am each Sunday in the Boyup Brook Primary School Hall.

Enquiries Pastor Glen Mader Ph: 97651101

ST MARY’S CATHOLIC PARISH

Mass Times for Weekends: 1st weekend: 9.00am Sunday 2nd weekend: 6.00pm Saturday 3rd weekend: 9.000am Sunday 4th weekend: 6.00pm Saturday (5th weekend: 9.00am Sunday)

Church is located within Catholic school grounds

Phone 9761 1241 for up to date information

Fr. Wally Kevis

BRIDGETOWN CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER - DAY SAINTS Meetings: Manjimup Rd. (op caravan park) - All welcome

Sun: Sacrament 9.00 am Sun School: 10.10am R/s & P/hood: 11.00am Family History Centre Tues: 10.00am - 12noon

There are some things God will do for us, and other things He expects us to do for ourselves. ‘Blessed… is the man whom You discipline and instruct, O Lord, and whom You teach from Your law, that You may grant him [power to calm himself and find] peace in the days of adversity.’ (Psalm 94:12–13 AMP)

Do you want the ability to stay calm regardless of the circumstances? To remain cool when the heat is on? To be an instrument of peace wherever you go? To be on top of the circumstances instead of under them?

Today God, in essence, is saying to you: ‘Live by My Word in every area of your life. Learn to be sensitive to My voice; quick to respond and to obey. My yoke is easy and My burden is light. I’ll never give you anything too hard to handle or too heavy to carry. Give me your concerns—one by one as they arise. Delight yourself in the assurance of My love, My provision and My protection, and I’ll give you the desires of your heart.

Because the devil is ‘the accuser’ he’ll constantly point to your flaws and tell you you’re not worthy. Don’t listen—he’s the father of lies! I’ve saved you by My grace and positioned you in Christ. I see you through His atoning blood, therefore you are always accepted in My eyes. Give Me all your anxieties and cares. Begin to live in the present, not the past or the future.

Look for My blessings and you’ll find them. Enjoy life in all its fullness, for this is My plan for you this year.’

Submitted by Sandie Blakiston. Taken from The Word for Today, published by Vision Christian Media, written by Bob & Debby Gass. A free introductory copy of this daily devotional may be obtained from Vision Christian Media by phoning 1800007770, or email admin@vision.org.au Online version: https://vision.org.au/the-word-for-today/

Poems by Chick

“HIGH HOPES!”

They phoned up the Dentist and got me a date –

I’m sure not impressed, I have to relate! -

Would you care to be gallant and take my place,

As I have no desire that dentist to face!

I can see myself quaking in that chair –

I’d rather be anywhere else but there!

I remember my Mum saying ‘Yes my golly,

Go and be brave and you’ll get a lolly!’

So on second thoughts I’d better just go –

That dentist may have lollies, I just hope so!!

CHICK AFFLECK 2017

The Boyup Gazette February 2017 pg 26

The Boyup Gazette February 2017 pg 27

The place to list you club’s upcoming sporting event, games roster or publish results.

The Boyup Cricket Club only played one game in the month of January. In a home game against last season’s Premiers Dingup, Boyup were in need of a win to keep in touch with the top 4.

Dingup won the toss and elected to bat, and from the outset started playing attacking cricket. With the score at 2-96 after 15 overs, it looked like Boyup might be chasing a large total.

Enter newcomer to the Boyup Brook Cricket Club, Daniel Hopkins, who proceeded to tear through Dingup's middle to lower order, taking 4-38 in a great display of bowling. Coupled with a few great run outs from veterans Brendon Mead and Scott Tweedie, Boyup bowled Dingup out for 124.

In reply to the chase, Boyup were off to a steady start with openers Scott Tweedie and youngster Jakob Marsh. When Tweedie was dismissed for 11 and Leigh Clark soon after for 4, Boyup were in a precarious position at 2-25. Tristan Mead came and left pretty quickly, but not before he had scored a run a ball 26. Tim Mead hit a four on his first ball at the crease, but that was all he troubled the score, with the game evenly positioned at 5-64.

Cricket Catch Up The game soon turned in Boyup's favour as Jakob continued to hold down his end, whilst skipper Ty Bancroft played positively. Jakob with a fantastic score of 25 and Ty scoring a quick-fire 32 saw Boyup on the verge of victory.

With 10 runs to win, cousins Rowan (17) and Brendon Mead (17) saw Boyup over the line to post a fantastic win, finishing Boyup's innings on 148.

Boyup posted a hard fought victory over Forestry to enter the top 4. Boyup batted first and when the top order all failed Boyup were in strife at 3-20. But with Ben Mead (24), Ty Bancroft (30) and particularly Brendon Mead (52), with the support of Jacob Maw and Rhien Lloyd, Boyup finished their innings with a competitive total of 156.

In reply, Boyup bowled and fielded well throughout the innings to bowl Forestry out for 123 and post a 33 run victory. Daniel Hopkins again starred with the ball taking 3 wickets. Ty Bancroft, Leigh Clark and Tristan Mead grabbed 2 wickets each as Boyup posted their 4th win in a row.

There are two home games in February: February 4th vs Bridgetown February 25th vs Northcliffe

The Boyup Gazette February 2017 pg 28

With social tennis falling on December 31, the Tennis Club held its own New Years Eve celebrations after social play. It was a great way to see out 2016 and welcome the New Year.

January sees tennis fans spoilt for choice when it comes to watching the many Championships held in the lead up to the Australian Open. The Hopman Cup in Perth certainly enticed many local club members to go along, particularly with the chance to see Roger Federer.

Locally, there was also a Hopman Cup style event held with a fantastic turn out. Nine countries were represented with pairs selected by drawing a nation’s flag out of a box! The format was Fast 4 with each pair playing a men’s singles, women’s singles and mixed doubles. At the end of play, it was team Australia (Craig Nield and Ros Chilwell) and team Poland (Ben Thompson and Carmel Page) who won their pools and took home special diamanté encrusted tennis balls.

An initiative by Tennis Australia allocated players in the main draw of the Australian Open to tennis clubs around the country to support. Heather Watson from Great Britain was Boyup Brook’s player and there were mixed emotions when she knocked out Samantha Stosur in the first round.

Boyup Brook followed this initiative with each member being allocated a player to support and follow during the event. Congratulations to Molly Keogh and Rachel Staniforth-Smith who were drawn winners Serena Williams and Roger Federer.

Tennis Tales With school resuming, social ladies and junior tennis recommences on February 2.

Upcoming senior events include the Handicap Singles and Mixed Doubles Fast 4 event on February 4 and the annual Loving Cup on February 11.

Entries are also now open for the 2017 Boyup Brook Open Tournament which will be held on March 4 and 5. Visit the website www.boyupbrooktennis.myclub.org.au for entry forms and conditions of entry, or call Jodi on 0427 095 533.

Above: Boyup Brook Hopman Cup winners - Carmel Page, Craig Nield and Ros Chilwell (Ben Thompson absent)

The Boyup Gazette February 2017 pg 29

Social Badminton

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

Contact Shelley Bates on 9765 1540.

Ladies Pairs Championships The Ladies Pairs were played in December with the winning team being Susanne Connor and Rhonda Parker. Susanne and Rhonda will now go on to represent Boyup Brook in the Blackwood League Championships to compete against the winning pair from each club in the league.

New Years Day A social bowls competition was held on New Year’s Day with a later start than usual to allow for anyone recovering from seeing the new year in. A good field attended and enjoyed a friendly game of bowls to start off the year.

Mixed Triples On Thursday 5th January a Mixed Triples competition was held. This event is sponsored each year by William Barrett & Sons and we appreciate their support. This year the winning team was Susanne Connor, Marie Uren and Duncan MacDonald with the runners-up being Ken Ritson, Barry Uren and Rhonda Parker.

Ladies Singles Championships These commenced following a really hot day and overnight showers so conditions were reasonably pleasant though windy at times. The winner for 2016-17 Ladies Singles is Geraldine Pensini and the runner-up Susanne Connor. We wish Geraldine well when she goes onto the League Championships in February.

Men’s Pennants The men played the 12th round of pennants on Saturday 14th January at Boyup Brook against Manjimup Gold on a fairly warm day. They were pleased to finish up with 5 of the 6 points. They have 2 more rounds and then go into the season finals in February.

Inter League Round Robin Men’s Fours On the 7th & 8th January Barry Uren and Steve Thompson represented Boyup Brook In the Blackwood League for the Inter League Round Robin which was held at Bunbury Bowling Club. Each league selects 5 teams and they play off against teams from the other three leagues in the South West Zone.

On Saturday afternoon the 1st game was against Murray League, with very windy conditions and resulted in 4 losses and 1 win.

On Sunday Morning the 2nd game was against South West League and had 1 loss, 2 draws and 2 wins.

On Sunday Afternoon the 3rd game was against Leeuwin with 4 losses and 1 win.

Our boys were in the teams to have 2 wins. The Interleague Shield was won by Murray League with Leeuwin League Second, Blackwood League Third and Southwest League Fourth.

Community Twilight Bowls These commence on Friday 20th January and we would remind you of the need to wear flat soled shoes and that bowls are available at the Bowling Club.

February looks like being a busy month for bowlers with the ladies having their Inter League Round Robin Fours at Busselton on the 1st & 2nd February with 4 local ladies selected in the teams.

On 7th & 8th February our Blackwood League Ladies Championship Triples, Pairs and Novices will be held in Manjimup followed by the Fours, Singles & Veteran Singles on 21st & 22nd at Boyup Brook.

Country Music Festival A bowls competition is organised for the Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons prior to Country Music Festival programme commencing for the early arrivals to the town.

Community Twilight Bowls Friday Nights from 6:00pm – 7:00pm

Boyup Brook Bowls Club All Welcome

$10 per Family, $5 per Adult Names in by 5:45 pm

Ladies Captain: Geraldine Pensini 0419 980 930 Men's Captain: Barry Uren 0417 096 179

Coach: Ken Ritson 0447 651 074

On The Green

at the BOYUP BROOK CRC 86 Abel St

February Dates: Wednesday 1st & 15th

9am - 1pm

Dr. Michael Fetter BSc DC

Phone: 9765 1169 for an appointment

The Boyup Gazette February 2017 pg 30

Tara Reid Wholefood & Fitness

I run a little private gym in Boyup Brook passionate about clients achieving OPTIMAL HEALTH and my overall purpose is to guide and support you in learning, understanding

and achieving your own personal health goals.

Class Timetable Commences Thursday 2/2/2017

Monday Tuesday Thursday (Town Hall) 10.45 am Changing Habits 9.30am – Circuit 9am HIIT 6pm Pilates 2pm – Pilates 9.30am BodyFit

Changing Habits 21 Step Reset - 6 weeks starts Monday 6th February 10.45 This program will empower you with the knowledge and practical take-away actions to enable you to become a healthier, vibrant, educated YOU!

Group Classes – Pilates great for strengthening deep core and back, Circuit – You’ll move quickly through exercise stations to work different muscle groups to keep thing interesting HIIT – 30 minutes hard and fast Bodyfit – 45 minutes aerobic style and matwork.

Personal Training—1-1 or with friends 30/60 minutes of fun and intense personal training. Individually tailored to suit your personal needs and fitness.

Vegetable & Fruit Boxes – Friday brings Beautiful Fresh Seasonal Fruit and Vegetable Boxes delivered to Boyup Brook. Orders to be in Sunday 7pm. First Delivery 3rd February 2017 Box sizes Couples $30 Small $50 Medium $70 Large $100

Enquiries Tara Reid 0418615424

Juniors Participate in International Match

Three young Boyup Brook cricketers were recently able to attend the One Day International game between Australia and Pakistan in Perth.

Josh Miller, Cameron and Jakob Marsh took part in the Boundary Support Squad coordinated by the Commonwealth Bank. The boys were required to sit outside the boundary and collect any balls that went for a 4 or a 6 and return them to the fielding team. The Boyup lads took their turn on the boundary during the Pakistan innings and got a close up view of Australia’s bowling and fielding.

The opportunity to attend a first class game was greatly appreciated by the boys and their families. Each member of the boundary support squad received entry to the game for themselves, a parent and another child, as well as shirts and caps to be worn on the day and a back pack with other goodies.

The boys took the opportunity before the game to watch members of the Australian team warming up in the nets.

Being part of the crowd at such an event is always awesome and the boys are enjoying sharing the stories of their experience. They are grateful to the Commonwealth Bank and Boyup Brook Cricket Club for the opportunity to attend the game and participate in the event. Above: Josh Miller, Jakob and Cameron Marsh

Changes to KidSport Process

Families with a valid have a Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card can now apply online. Hard copy application forms are still available for Concession card holders ONLY and can be submitted to local governments. From 1 January 2017 families without concession cards will no longer be able to get applications signed off by Referral Agents. Families will need to meet with an approved KidSport Financial Assessor and demonstrate that they meet one of the four KidSport Financial Exceptions. For more information email kidsport@dsr.wa.gov.au, phone 08 9492 9911 or visit www.dsr.wa.gov.au/funding/individuals/kidsport

The Boyup Gazette February 2017 pg 31

Gazette Deadline

20th of each month

email gazette@boyupbrook.org or drop into the CRC.

Please ensure photos have names attached.

Rotary Tour of the Blackwood

The Tour of the Blackwood is the brainchild of a group of local cyclists with a passion for their community and the future of its youth uppermost in mind.

To this end, funds raised will go to Blackwood Youth Action Inc. (BYA), with the focus on being to give our rural youth access to counselling with a trained metal health specialist, and ensuring rural youth have the same opportunities for support and assistance as their city friends.

BYA will be working in conjunction with GP DownSouth to deliver its initiative, taking inspiration from GP DownSouth’s recent success in the Peel region with PYMS and Peel Youth Medical Services. Blackwood Youth Action and GP Down South are in preparation to deliver mental health education and treatment in 2017 through schools in Boyup Brook, Bridgetown, Manjimup and Pemberton.

The Rotary Tour of The Blackwood will hold its inaugural bike ride on 22nd April 2017. The Rotary Tour of The Blackwood is a ride, not a race. Three picturesque courses have been created to challenge a wide range of riders’ fitness and experience.

How can you help if cycling is not your thing?

You could forward the website details (http://

www.blackwoodtour.info/) to someone you know would be keen

to ride. Or you may want to donate money to this regional cause

by sponsoring me (Michiel Mel) or somebody else. You can do

this by going to the website and click donate.

Michiel Mel

Fun For All at Pony Club

The Blackwood Horse and Pony Club members were joined at their club grounds on the corner of Bridgetown Boyup Brook Road and Boyup Brook Greenbushes Road, by Grandparents and even Great Grandparents who travelled down from Gelorup for the last rally for 2016. All enjoyed a beautiful fun filled day of show jumping, hacking, a “Handy Pony” course, games and pony dress-ups.

The day started with hacking and “best presented pony”. The judges took into account the ages and abilities of the children preparing their ponies with minimal assistance from parents so ponies sported manes in bunches and partly plaited as well as beautifully plaited and presented animals.

The show jumping - at appropriate heights for the rider’s capabilities – was a delight to watch with most riders doing clear rounds. The “Handy Pony” course was a challenge for both ponies and riders who had to complete various tasks, some with the riders mounted and others requiring the riders to dismount and lead their ponies through obstacles. The games saw the ponies and riders divided into groups, with all ages and capabilities in each group, and caused a lot of excitement and cheering for the teams with many close finishes.

Once again the dress–up competition brought out the imagination and creativity of the club members. There was a mermaid on a “sea” horse, Santa with a Christmas tree horse, Pocahontas on an American Indian war horse, a bee on a garden of flowers, Maid Marion whose horse was Robin Hood and Rainbow Brite on her horse Starlight to name a few.

The club members are now looking forward to the 2017 year of Pony Club which commences on the 19th of February. Registrations will commence at 8:30am and riding instruction will start about 9:30am.

The club would very much welcome new members and even if you don’t yet have a pony it may be possible to organise a spare pony to be brought along by one of the members.

The club allows interested people to attend two rallies as a trial to see if you want to join before making a commitment for the year. If you have any questions ring our president Sue Brown on 04317 17 470.

Janet Roney

Above: Trinity Gear on Gympie, with dad Brendan Gear

The Boyup Gazette February 2017 pg 32

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