GIDGE NEWS APRIL 2008
01/04/2008 · Classified Ads · Now a * FREE * community service
The Community Website is now able to offer residents and ratepayers the opportunity to put classified ads online in the categories For Sale, Wanted, Swap, and Hire (more categories as need arises). You can even upload one photo with each ad.
All you have to do is follow the link to Gidge Forums and log in as a Forum user.
You can help us maintain this service by making an online donation. To do so click the donate button below.
01/04/2008 · Gidge Info · You can contribute
This website is a collective effort by many members of our community. As editors our aim is to keep all information relevant, up-to-date and correct. You can help us achieve this in several ways.
If your community group's page needs any updates, please contact your committee and they can send us the relevant information. For advertising, broken links and all other suggestions, please contact us directly at the email address below.
This website is run on a tight budget. New pages and services like the online forum and online ads are kindly supported by the City of Swan and the EMRC.
Recurring costs like hosting and maintenance are partially covered by the welcome support of local businesses (advertising) and some community groups (yearly donations).
Now all local residents have the opportunity to support their community website by making an online donation. To do so click the button below.
01/04/2008 · Gidge Info · Receive update notifications
You can now choose to be notified by email about updates to this site. The messages will be short and limited to a maximum of one per day.
To subcsribe, please go to the Forum pages (click here) and either log in with your ID or register if you are not yet registered. Once logged in, click on "Usergroups" and join the "Website Updates" group. You will receive an email confirming your subscription.
Gidgegannup Community Website
01/04/2008 · Gidge Calendar · See what's on in and around Gidge
To have your event listed, send the details - name of the event, date, time, location, and organising body - to admin@gidgegannup.info.
To see the Calendar, click on the link below.
01/04/2008 · Gidge News · Check the previous issue
For the previous News page, please click the link below.
25/04/2008 · Progress Association · May 2008 Newsletter
The GPA May 2008 Newsletter can be viewed or downloaded from the link below.
18/04/2008 · Junior Football Club · 2008 Season
Welcome to all Players and their families to the beginning of the 2008 football season.
Please read the Newsletter below for information on training, jumper presentation, coaches, uniform, first game, and committee members.
13/04/2008 · Progress Association · Port Bouvard Workshops
Workshop 5 April 2008
With some correspondence and telephone calls we managed to get the numbers of attendees up from 40 to 75. Even so there were people who were not accommodated in this workshop and Port Bouvard have confirmed that there will be a series of extra sessions regarding the town site and those people who turned up on the day and registered their interest will be invited.
Workshop 19 April 2008
If you wish to attend the next workshop we would recommend that you contact SMR immediately (phone 9480 0470 and speak to Wanda).
Next Stage of Planning
Port Bouvard inform us that the Next Stage of Planning for the Gidgegannup Townsite will be to visualize the built form, street scapes and so forth of the town site as well as assess sustainability initiatives for Gidgegannup and its residents which will be incorporated into the future design and development.
13/04/2008 · Progress Association · Latest Minutes
Latest minutes of the Gidgegannup Progress Association:
- Meeting 17 March 2008
Earlier GPA minutes and newsletters via the link below.
11/04/2008 · Community Church · Mother's Day Cake Stall
Luscious home made cakes and slices can be bought from the stall outside the Gidgegannup Newsagency on Saturday morning 10th May.
08/04/2008 · Gidge Forums · Port Bouvard and Experience Gidge?
"It's very "nice" of them to support Experience Gidge, but what sort of Gidge do they want us to experience?"
07/04/2008 · Junior Football · Jumper Presentation & Calcutta Night
Club's Jumper Presentation and Calcutta Night on Friday 11th April, starting at 7pm.
For further information contact Darren on 9250 4058 or Allan on 9574 7104.
07/04/2008 · Cricket Club · Trophy Night
| Jason Harvey | Cricket of the Year (donated by Cheverell Park) |
| Dave Proudmore | Best Bowling Average (donated by McCrudden family) |
| Mark Keilly | Best Batting Average (donated by Smith Marlow Ltd) |
| Mike McCrudden | Top Fielder (donated by Judy Fletcher Real Estate) |
| Josh Sullivan | Duck Award |
| John Kinsella | Get a Bucket Award |
07/04/2008 · Wildflower Society · Mothers Day Plant Sale
Mothers Day Plant Sale will be held on Saturday 10th May, 9am-2pm, at the Octagonal Hall, McGlew road, Glen Forrest.
07/04/2008 · Wildflower Society · Talk on Myrtles
Speaker Eric McCrum will give a talk on myrtles. 18th April, 7.30pm, at the Octagonal Hall, McGlew road, Glen Forrest.
Call 9294 1044 for more information.
07/04/2008 · Susannah Brook CG · Karakamia Bushwalk
Karakamia Bushwalk on Thursday 10th April at Karakamia Sanctuary, 5.15pm for 5.30pm start.
The evening will include a guided walk through Karakamia Sanctuary, Lilydale Rd, Chidlow. The walk takes about 1.5 hours. This will be followed by a pizza and regular meeting of the SBCG.
For more information on Karakamia Sanctuary:
- AWC Sanctuaries
- AWC Visitor's Programs
New members are always welcome.
07/04/2008 · Garden Group · Talk on Soil Preparation
Meeting Sunday, 27th April, 2008 at 1.30 pm at 2732 Toodyay Road, Gidgegannup. The subject will be a talk on Soil Preparation.
Membership is $5.00 per year. You do not have to be a member to attend.
Enquiries: Keith on 9574 6534.
07/04/2008 · Poultry Club · Meeting Dates 2008
Held Saturdays at 2.30 pm sharp at the Gidgegannup Show Grounds.
| 3 May | Promotional Day |
| 7 June | General Meeting Show |
| 12 July | Club Annual Show |
| 20 July | WAPA Show |
| 9 August | Meeting |
| 6 September | Meeting |
| 8 November | Meeting |
For more information phone 0428 990 417.
06/04/2008 · Gidge Development · GPA Presentation at Workshop
Thank you for allowing me to speak to put the GPA viewpoint on some of the aspects of the development of the Townsite. Having said that I would not expect to cover every nuance of opinion of our membership or that of the community. This underlines the importance of having as wide an input as possible and allowing all residents and ratepayers of Gidgegannup the opportunity of expressing their views by open discussion.
06/04/2008 · Gidge Development · EG Presentation at Workshop
As I look around the room I see some familiar faces but many unfamiliar faces so I thought that it would be appropriate for me to start by introducing myself. My name is Tania Boyland and I am the Chairperson of Experience Gidgegannup. A brief background on EG would also be appropriate.
04/04/2008 · Progress Association · GRV Rural Rating Review
Swan Valley-Gidgegannup Ward Associations and the City’s rural communities “Welcome” the City of Swan’s common sense approach to Review of Rural Rates.
25/04/2008 · Mount Helena · Community Party
We have decided to celebrate this milestone in the evolving village precinct plan by holding a Community Party to reinforce the tangible sense of community within Mount Helena and showcase the wide variety of services and facilities available in the village and Shire.
16/04/2008 · Lake Josephine · Smell the Roses
The Lake Josephine Galleries invites you to smell the roses.
Saturday and Sunday May 3rd and 4th, 11.00am to 5.00pm, 1226 O'Brien Rd, Gidgegannup (12.26km from Toodyay Rd).
Mothers day gifts to enhance the garden and grace the home. Treat your lady to a magical day at Lake Josephine.
11/04/2008 · Andrew McLean · Equine Master Clinic
Dr Andrew McLean, Australia's leading equine behaviourist will be holding a clinic at Brookleigh on 29 and 30 May.
Andrew has pioneered the application of learning theory to horse training and although he is best known for his work with young and/or difficult horses his work creates interest world-wide.
Andrew has attended the last three Global Dressage Forums as a guest speaker and is the author of two books. His book "The Truth About Horses" is currently the best selling horse training book in the world. Andrew travels the world holding clinics and giving lectures.
He will be giving a lecture at 9am on 29th May at Brookleigh and spectators are welcome. If you would like the opportunity to work with this internationally renowned trainer or would like to attend the lecture, please contact Portland Jones on 9296 0878 or by email.
07/04/2008 · Felicity Young · Meet the Writer
Meet Felicity Young, author of Harum Scarum. Gidgegannup's very own murder/mystery writer with her exciting third book.
11.30 am Saturday, 19th April at Dymocks, Shop 96 Midland Gate Shopping Centre, Midland.
04/04/2008 · Agricultural Society · Gidge Show - Ground Space
All stallholders please download the Notes and Conditions:
- Notes and Conditions for Stallholders
Ground space application forms:
- Ground Space Application
- Ground Space Application - Food Vendors
- Ground Space Application - Rides & Amusements
04/04/2008 · Green Skills · Property Planning Course
Sunday May 18th Gidgegannup 9am - 4pm.
Landholders must attend a Heavenly Hectares workshop prior to attending a Property Panning Course (see below).
Registrations at any Heavenly Hectares workshop or by contacting Green Skills on 9360 6667.
04/04/2008 · Landcare Solutions · Heavenly Hectares Workshop
Heavenly Hectares Workshop - Saturday 19th April 10 am - 1 pm Gidgegannup. Phone 1300 369 833 to register or online at the link below.
25/04/2008 · Council Corner · Agenda & Public Notice
Click the link below for the 30 April 2008 Agenda and a Public Notice of a Request for Permanent Closure of Public Road.
25/04/2008 · City of Swan · Policy on fireworks displays
The City of Swan has released its draft policy on fireworks displays for public comment. The policy is designed to make the City's position clearer for those running such events.
25/04/2008 · City of Swan · Builders will be prosecuted
The City of Swan has taken a no tolerance approach to builders that do not attain a building licence before commencing construction or they do not construct the building to the approved plans and the conditions of a licence issued by the City.
16/04/2008 · City of Swan · Donate a musical instrument
The Swan Friendship Club recently staged and hosted the Friendship Concert at Midland Town Hall. The success of the Friendship Club's efforts has inspired them to aim for new heights and perform in the future with real instruments.
The Friendship Club's performance at the Friendship Concert was through the use of recycled/home made instruments so now they need to obtain drums, celli, guitars, shakers, portable organs, pianos, squeeze boxes, anything that makes a good noise really.
If you know anyone who might like to donate a musical instrument to the Friendship Club rather than throw it out or leave it on the next curbside collection, please encourage them to contact Maria by email or by phone on 0400 744 366.
11/04/2008 · City of Swan · Mystery Book Bags
Mystery Book Bags are back at the City of Swan Libraries during the April school holidays.
Community members are invited to come in, choose a mystery bag and they could discover a new type of book or even a new author.
11/04/2008 · City of Swan · Fun holidays
There’s something for everyone in the City of Swan’s holiday program so no matter what your children are into, the program’s got them covered.
10/04/2008 · City of Swan · Perth Hills Planning Bill
Council supports the intent and purpose of the proposed draft Bill but does not support the Bill in itself and considers that a State Planning Policy would more appropriately coordinate protection of the natural, cultural and historical values of the Perth Hills.
07/04/2008 · City of Swan · Fire Restrictions
Burning permits are required 1 October to 30 November and 14th April to 31st May inclusive unless amended by the Chief Bush Fire Control Officer.
04/04/2008 · City of Swan · Holiday activities for children
Please note all activities require children to be accompanied by an adult.
- Midland Gate Shopping Centre - FREE Eco Shop Kids Environmental workshops 14 April - 18th April 11.00 am - 2.00pm.
- Midland Gate Shopping Centre - Kids in the Kitchen - Anzac Day recipes Sponsored by Bakers Delight 21st April - 24th April 11.00 am to 2.00 pm.
- The Great Valley Rally - The trail is predominantly designed for families with children aged 5-12 years old and begins at the Swan Valley and Eastern Region Visitor Centre taking around 3 hours to complete.
04/04/2008 · EMRC · Community Liaison Meeting
Next EMRC Community Liaison Meeting will be held on Wednesday, 9th April, 2008, at 6.00 pm at the Red Hill Waste Management Facility.
Items on Agenda include:
- Outcomes on the Waste Water Teatment Plant
- Litter on Toodyay Road - update on progress
- Open Forum
04/04/2008 · City of Swan · Rural Properties Revegetation 2008
The City of Swan have engaged Men of the Trees to grow 12000 trees, shrubs and groundcovers to compliment the City's natural environment.
If your property is 10000 sq metres (2.5 acres) or over and is located in the City of Swan you are eligible to receive an allocation of plants. The number of plants allocated to each property will vary in order to cater for every eligible application.
For further information and to be emailed an application form contact the City of Swan on swan@swan.wa.gov.au quoting the Rural Properties Revegetation Program.
All applications must be received at the City no later than 4.30 pm on Friday, 9th May, 2008.
04/04/2008 · City of Swan · Mary Durack Award for Young Writers
Calling all burgeoning young writers - the City of Swan wants you.
Once again this year, the City of Swan will participate in the Mary Durack Award for Young Writers in an effort to help support local talent and encourage further participation in the art of writing.
04/04/2008 · City of Swan · Swan Active Kidz
City of Swan helping to tackle childhood obesity.
The Swan Park and Altone Park leisure centres are offering their brand new Swan Active Kidz program free of charge for term 2.
11/04/2008 · State Government · Simple Ways to Save Energy
Take the Energy Challenge
Set yourself a weekly goal by deciding on one new activity to focus on and maintain the activity, where appropriate. 'Take the Energy Challenge' and save money on your energy bill.
Last updated: 25/04/2008