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STREETSCAPE MASTER PLAN
After extensive community consultation, Council adopted in December 2009 a “revised” Streetscape Master Plan and Tree Species Information for the Street Tree Master Plan. more >>>
TOWN PROGRAM RECOGNISED
The Town of Bassendean has been acknowledged at the recent Disabilities Services Commission’s ‘Count Us In’ Awards presentation for its development of an inclusive physical activity program ‘Active Abilities’. more >>>
BASSENDEAN TREASURE!
The Local Studies Collection has put one of its real treasures on display. more >>>
SATURDAY MORNING STORYTELLING COMING TO THE LIBRARY
To gauge the amount of support for such a service on a Saturday, the Library will be holding storytelling sessions for preschoolers commencing on February 13 at 10.30 am.
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ANNUAL REPORT
The 2008-09 Annual Report is available here >>>
BUSINESS SURVEY
The survey of all of the businesses across Bassendean is almost complete. The results are being analysed and this ground-breaking study will provide some very interesting insights into the make up of local industry.
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BASSENDEAN MEANS BUSINESS
For news of the next Business breakfast: “Football Means Business” at the Swan Districts Football Club, see this article >>>
VISIONARY PLAN FOR ASHFIELD
On 13th October 2009 the Town adopted the Ashfield Precinct Plan which will be used to guide planning and decision making for Ashfield.
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ALF FAULKNER HALL ROOF RESTORATION PROJECT
A major upgrade of the facilities at the Alf Faulkner Hall in Eden Hill.
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MORE STORIES FROM BRIEFINGS:
Foreshore repair and river protection >>>
Exciting new Library services in 2010 >>>
Community
PICTURES IN THE PARK CONTINUES… FREE!
Saturday 13 March: ‘Bolt’
The Town of Bassendean, in partnership with Encounter Care Church, will be screening the animated feature film 'BOLT' this weekend.
Sausage sizzle 6pm
Movie 7pm
BIC Reserve, corner Wilson St and Guildford Rd, Bassendean (behind Library)
A bouncy castle, sausage sizzle and coffee station will be available.
Bring your family, your picnic rug and relax.
FREE ENTRY.
COMMUNITY ART WORKSHOPS
Joyce Tasma, Fibre Artist and Basket Maker, has received grant funding from the Community Arts Network to undertake a community arts project that promotes inclusion and is an expression of local culture and identity. more >>>
JUNIOR ARTISTS WORKSHOPS
The Library, in conjunction with the Bassendean Arts Community, is offering three separate Saturday morning workshops for young members of the community.
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OLD PERTH ROAD MARKET
The proposed market will attract a wide variety of customers to the heart of Bassendean. The stalls might include flowers, books, food, art and craft, fresh produce, and live entertainment and street performers.
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2010 SCULPTURE PARK EXHIBITION - ENTRY FORMS NOW AVAILABLE
The Town of Bassendean invites WA artists to submit an entry for the Sandy Beach Reserve Sculpture Park Exhibition. To be involved please submit your concept by downloading an entry form from the following link. This is a great opportunity for local talent and emerging artists to display their unique sculpture at the picturesque Sandy Beach Reserve beside the Swan River and be part of the 2010 Perth's Autumn Festival.
Click here for information and Entry Form.>>>
Click here for Map of Sandy Beach >>>
CLUBS CONNECT
The Town of Bassendean's Clubs Development program "Clubs Connect" is a new initiative of the Town that will assist local clubs to be more sustainable.
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