Pensioner Guard Cottage celebration
The Town of Bassendean and the Bassendean Historical Society (Inc) were successful in gaining grant monies to have created and installed interpretive boards in the Pensioner Guard Cottage at I Surrey Street, Bassendean.
These informative boards will be available for public viewing on the afternoon of the last Sunday of each month. On Sunday 22 February 2009, there will be an open public event at 2.00 pm to launch these interpretive boards.
An open invitation is extended to all residents to drop in to 1 Surrey Street to see the Cottage, look at the boards, and enjoy a cuppa and the other entertainment (a surprise) being planned.
Look what’s in store!
Plenty of opportunity for participation, relaxation and revelation!
January
Starting with the annual Australia Day Celebration and Fireworks at Ashfield Reserve, Monday 26 January from 6.00 pm to 10.00 pm. Let ex-Idol Chris Murphy and his band entertain you, stay for the fireworks and the all-important Citizenship Ceremony and announcement of the Premier’s Australia Day Active Citizenship Awards.
February
Preparation starts for the annual ‘Banners in the Terrace’ Competition. We need your participation for this one. Calling on all local community groups, sporting groups, dance groups or community members to get together with a professional artist to create a vibrant banner to represent our Town. Artists—we need you also!
Register your interest now, by calling Jennie on 9377 8020 or Jacqui on 9377 8060 at Leisure Services.
March
It’s the Perth Autumn Festival! The Sculpture Park Exhibition is happening at Sandy Beach from Friday 27 March to Tuesday 31 March, along with the opportunity to experience some Mexican culture with the Friends of Mexico and a weekend of Fiesta activities on the 28 and 29 March.
Local artist, Carol Seidel, will be displaying some of her large photomontages of photographic images taken in Mexico over the past 14 years. The exhibition will be in the Library from Monday 23 to Saturday 28 March.
Fancy trying some Mexican dancing and performing in costume? Call Jacqui on 9377 8060 at Leisure Services for an enrolment form.
Also in March is the Family Fun Social Bike Ride on Sunday 8 March from 9.00 am to 12.00 pm. An easy cycle along the river for all ages, starting at Sandy Beach Reserve. Go at your own pace and enjoy a healthy lunch, provided at the end of the ride.
April the 1st: the foolish Library Book Sale is on again...
The Library is again offering up its discards and unwanted donations for sale.
The prices for the books and “bits” are—as always—very low and affordable. A great opportunity to grab a bargain, find some cheap holiday reading or add to your collectables.
When? Wednesday 1st April
Where? Library Car Park
What time? 10.00 am to 3.00 pm
Local history talk available on DVD
The Library conducts an annual Library Lecture that revolves around some aspect of Bassendean’s history.
The 2008 lecture was presented by Carol Leigh and covered some of the social influences around the 1920’s. Copies of the talk are available on DVD at $10 per copy. Call the Library on 9279 2966 or drop in.
Call for nominations
Youth Cultural (ARTS) Achievement Awards 2009
The Town of Bassendean acknowledges that a vast artistic richness exists in the local community and there is a need for it to be profiled.
The Town of Bassendean wants to encourage the Town’s artistic talent by offering the Youth Cultural (Arts) Achievement Awards, and is now calling for nominations from suitable applicants.
These awards are provided to recognise and encourage individuals for their efforts in their chosen field of cultural (artistic) pursuits. All nominees must be residents of the Town of Bassendean at the time of nomination. Awards will be made in two age categories: under 18 years of age and 18 to 25 years of age. Award recipients will be presented with a $200 cash incentive award and a certificate.
Nominations must be received at the Town of Bassendean before 5.00 pm on Friday 27 February 2009.
Contact the Town’s Youth Development Officer, Ayden Mackenzie, on 9279 2329 for more information. To download an application form from the Town’s website, click here>>>
Dudley Robinson Youth Award 2009
The Dudley Robinson Youth award is awarded annually to a young Bassendean resident, or a person contributing to the Bassendean community who lives outside the Town of Bassendean, up to the age of 25, who has provided outstanding service to the Bassendean community.
Nominations must be received at the Town of Bassendean before 5.00 pm on Friday 27 February 2009.
Contact the Town’s Youth Development Officer, Ayden Mackenzie, on 9279 2329 for more information. To download an application form from the Town’s website, click here>>>
