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Eaglestone Rock and Lake Brown, Wheatbelt
Eaglestone Rock was yet another Rock to add to our tally during a recent Wheatbelt trip. Eaglestone Rock is on the western shore of Lake Brown. This area marked the boundary between the ancient Kalamaia and the Njaki Njaki people. Eaglestone Rock lies on Lake Brown’s western shore. Lake Brown was a completely unexpected sight. For one thing there was […]
Blasta Brewing Company, Burswood
Blasta is derived from the Scottish Gaelic word for delicious or tasty and that’s what the owners have set out to do with their food and beer at Blasta Brewing Company in Burswood– make everything delicious. The beer formula is obviously working as a handful of trophies from the 2020 Perth Royal food awards are displayed on the bar including […]
Elachbutting Rock, Wheatbelt
During our recent trip to the Wheatbelt we visited a lot of Rocks and yes that is Rocks with a capital R. Elachbutting Rock, about 70 kms north east of Mukinbudin was one of the more interesting Rocks on our itinerary. Elachbutting is a monolithic granite outcrop adjacent to the Elachbutting Nature Reserve. It covers a large area and there […]
The Woolshed Hotel, Nungarin
The Woolshed Hotel, known as the Nungarin pub, is a really good place to stop during a trip to the Wheatbelt. It’s a comfortable old building, with beautiful verandahs that has accommodation as well a thriving pub. Twelve rooms are on offer at the hotel ranging from a single room for $75 per night to a family room for four […]
Mangowine Homestead, Nungarin
Visiting Mangowine Homestead near Nungarin in the Wheatbelt is like taking a peek into the lives of the early settlers. Mangowine homestead was gifted to the National Trust in 1968 and restored in the 1970s. It was built in 1876 by the Adams family. Charles and Jane Adams had 12 children and three generations of the family lived at Mangowine […]
Nungarin Heritage Machinery and Army Museum
Housed in a huge 1942 vintage Army Vehicle Workshop, the Nungarin Heritage Machinery and Army Museum was a real drawcard for the men in our seniors group. The workshop cost more than $10,000,000 to build in 1942 and was part of the Australian war effort in the Second World War. Staffed by volunteers, the museum is a popular stop on […]
Museum of Geraldton
Visiting Geraldton? Take a few hours to visit the Museum of Geraldton to delve a little deeper into the port city’s history. The modern museum is packed with interesting exhibits which beautifully tells the story of the Midwest region. From its checked past, colonial days, links to WW2, right up to the present day. The main gallery covers everything from […]
Two Fat Indians, Joondalup
Our seniors’ group visited Two Fat Indians in Joondalup on a very busy Friday evening. Two Fat Indians is part of the Lakeside Shopping Centre, very close to the Joondalup Train Station. We had booked ahead and reserved a table in a small room off the main dining area. The restaurant bills itself as Indian cooking redefined and although there […]
Living with dementia program – Currambine
This program provides an overview of dementia and how to proceed after a diagnosis. This program provides an overview of dementia and how to proceed after a diagnosis including coping with change, relationships and communication, planning for the future and staying healthy.Dementia Australia's facilitators have specialist dementia knowledge, skills and experience. These sessions are delivered interactively, you will be encouraged […]
Find out more »Armadale Games Evenings
Do you love playing board games? Everyone is welcome to attend these free sessions held at Armadale Library. We have a selection of board games available, or feel free to bring your own cards or favourite game. This group is supported by Befriend. Just look for their yellow flag. This event occurs every Monday. Bookings are not required. 5.30pm to 7.30pm Cost: Free […]
Find out more »Social Group: Knitting and Crochet Circle
Join the crochet and knitting circle in making rugs for Kids in Wheelchairs Inc. Donations of wool always welcome. Every Tue | 9.30–11.30am Free. Bookings not essential but appreciated.
Find out more »Games Mornings: Seville Grove
Do you love playing board games? Everyone is welcome to attend these free sessions held at Seville Grove Library. We have a selection of board games available, or feel free to bring your own cards or favourite game. This event occurs every Tuesday. Bookings are not required.
Find out more »Seniors Social and Wellbeing Program – Secret Harbour
The Seniors Social and Wellbeing Program provides an opportunity for seniors to engage in weekly physical and social activities in a friendly group setting at: Golden Bay Coastal Community Centre: Mondays and Fridays 9am-10.30am Baldivis Recreation Centre: Mondays 10am-11.30am and Wednesdays 9am-10.30am Secret Harbour Community Centre: Tuesdays 9.30am-11am and Thursdays 9am-10.30am For more information, contact Aqua Jetty on 9591 0888 or aquajetty@rockingham.wa.gov.au
Find out more »South Beach Walking Group / Fremantle
Weekly walk starting from the north side of the South Beach Cafe. We walk south from there to C.Y.O'Conner beach. It's a 4Km round trip along the bike path. Nice ocean views along the way and pretty flat terrain. hang around for a coffee afterwards if you like.
Find out more »Wellard – Social Sewing Group
Join Befriend Host Lauren for this fun & productive Social Sewing Craft Group which is held every Tuesday through school term from 13th October until 8th December at The John Wellard Community Centre - Runneymede Gate, Wellard. 9.30am to 11.30am BYO Project to work on & machine if you so wish,but there are sewing machines available onsite to use. Feel […]
Find out more »Tech Help For All – Internet for beginners
Learn to use the internet, and the basics of internet safety, staying safe online and managing your money. This three-week course runs on Tuesdays 20 Oct, 27 Oct and 3 Nov.Do you need help using a computer or understanding how to use the internet and email? Join our Tech Help For All group sessions to learn beginner digital skills and […]
Find out more »Writing Circle *** SORRY FULLY BOOKED ***
SORRY FULLY BOOKED Join Befriend Host Nicola to learn the skills to help you write to unravel your tangled memories into memorable moments. A flight of fancy into all kinds of writing that will stretch your creativity, make you laugh, and touch you with stories, poems and reflections discovered and shared. Delve into journalling and life writing, dabble in poetry, […]
Find out more »Waikiki Dome – Canasta & Rummykub
Your invited to join Befriend Host Jeanne & friends on Tuesday mornings @ The Dome in Waikiki to play Canasta or Rummikub. No matter what your skill level is for these games you are welcome to join us and we can either show you how to play or just be ready to join in the challenge of the game with […]
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