Penny Worland, Senior Policy Planner District Council of Mount Barker Feb 2015.
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Mount Barker Community Bendigo Bank
Mount Barker Co-operative Ltd
Shire of Plantagenet
Contents
Albany District Schools Commemorative Anzac Tour 2014 .................................................................. - 3 -
Australian Red Cross Mount Barker Shop .................................................................................................. - 4 -
Born Free wild Life Carers Inc .................................................................................................................... - 5 -
Bullets Netball Club ...................................................................................................................................... - 6 -
Cranbrook Sporting Club ............................................................................................................................ - 7 -
Cranbrook Tourist and Business Promotion Group ....................................................................................... - 8 -
Forest Hill-Denbarker Community Hall Committee .............................................................................. - 9 -
Frankland River Primary School P & C................................................................................................... - 10 -
Friends of the Porongurup Range .............................................................................................................. - 11 -
Kendenup Community Development Association Inc. ........................................................................ - 12 -
Kendenup Primary School ........................................................................................................................ - 13 -
Kendenup Tennis Club .............................................................................................................................. - 14 -
Mount Barker Community College – Show Team................................................................................. - 15 -
Mount Barker Girl Guides .......................................................................................................................... - 16 -
Mount Barker Red Cross Shop ................................................................................................................. - 17 -
Mount Barker Rifle Club ........................................................................................................................... - 18 -
Mount Barker Speedway Club Inc. .......................................................................................................... - 19 -
Mount Barker Tennis Club ........................................................................................................................ - 21 -
Mount Barker and Districts Agricultural Society .................................................................................. - 22 -
Mount Barker Baptist Church Youth Group .......................................................................................... - 23 -
Mount Barker Country Women’s Association ....................................................................................... - 24 -
Mount Barker Golf Club ............................................................................................................................ - 25 -
Mount Barker Play Group ......................................................................................................................... - 26 -
Mount Barker Toy Library ........................................................................................................................ - 27 -
Narpanup Golf Club Inc ............................................................................................................................ - 28 -
Narrikup Amateur Theatre Society Inc. .................................................................................................... - 29 -
Nunijup Patchwork Group ....................................................................................................................... - 30 -
Plantagenet Arts Council........................................................................................................................... - 31 -
Plantagenet Historical Society Inc............................................................................................................ - 32 -
Plantagenet Players Inc. ................................................................................................................................ - 33 -
Plantagenet Men’s Shed Inc. ..................................................................................................................... - 34 -
Plantagenet Village Homes ....................................................................................................................... - 35 -
Porongurup Promotions Association ...................................................................................................... - 36 -
Royal Flying Doctor Service (Mount Barker Group)............................................................................. - 37 -
Sounness Park Working Group ................................................................................................................ - 38 -
South Stirling Primary School................................................................................................................... - 39 -
Southern Districts Golf Association ......................................................................................................... - 40 -
Uniting Church of Australia – Mount Barker......................................................................................... - 41 -
Uralla Wildlife Sanctuary .......................................................................................................................... - 42 -
YouthCARE Mount Barker ....................................................................................................................... - 43 -
Albany District Schools Commemorative Anzac Tour 2014
Project receiving funding:
Student trip to France and Belgium
A bit about us:
Inaugural trip to commemorate 100th anniversary of World War 1. Students are leaving for a two week trip to France and Belgium in September 2014.
Contact:
Amy Chadbourne
98921140
Rhianna Reynolds
98513400
Australian Red Cross Mount Barker Shop
Project receiving funding:
Assistance with the cost of a skip for rubbish removal
What the group does:
The shop raises funds to assist the Australian Red Cross in Australia and internationally.
A bit about us:
We provide good quality clothes, household items, books, children’s toys, and bric-a-brac at reasonable prices. The proceeds of which go to assist the Australian Red Cross to provide daily phone calls to the elderly, family support, healthy eating advice and “Register, Find, Reunite” services at times of disaster.
Where and when the group meets:
The Mount Barker Red Cross Shop located on Mount Barker Road.
Opening hours are Mon – Fri: 9am – 4pm. Sat: 9am – 12pm.
How to support the Australian Red Cross Mount Barker Shop (join/volunteer):
Join as a member of the unit or by donation to our bins that are located at the front of our shop.
Contact:
Franceine Gregory
98 512100 or 0409 782 378
Born Free Wild Life Carers Inc
Project funding will support:
Funding enables us to purchase items to raffle at a street appeal which raises funds to assist in caring for wildlife.
How to support the Born Free Wild Life Carers:
Become a carer/support person by way of helping fundraise, making equipment required for nursing wildlife such as pouches, rest boxes etc. Financial donations
A bit about us:
We are a group of volunteers who care for all sick, injured and orphaned wildlife from our private homes. Members are based in Mount Barker, Kendenup, Albany and Torbay, but we also cover all the surrounding areas whenever the need arises. We work closely with the Dept of Parks and Wildlife (DPAW) and local veterinarians. We also network with other groups, centres and attend conferences and training workshop whenever possible. The following is a variety of animals and birds we have cared for:
Orphaned kangaroo joeys, various possums, bandicoots, penguins, seabirds, wattle birds, redcap parrots, magpies, owls, lizards, turtles and seals.
Contact:
Veronica (Ronnie) Ryan
08 9851 2898
0428 512 898
Bullets Netball Club
Project receiving funding:
First Aid Supplies & Equipment
What the group does:
Plays netball including juniors & seniors
A bit about us:
Netball is a fun team sport for all ages from primary school to adults. Boys are also able to play when they are in primary school. Fun and fitness at the same time.
Where and when the group meets:
Net Set Go and Training are held at the Mt Barker Recreation Centre. Games are played in Albany at the Albany Leisure & Aquatic Centre.
How to support the Bullets Netball Club (join/volunteer):
Join as a member. The club needs administrators, coaches and team managers.
Contact:
Michelle Couper (President)
Cranbrook Sporting Club
Project receiving funding:
1. Ladies Bowls Gala Day 2. Cranbrook Tennis Club
How to support the Cranbrook Sporting Club:
You can support our club by becoming a member of the Cranbrook Sporting Club, social or sporting, and join in with the activities or by becoming a volunteer for the committee or sports groups.
A bit about us:
The Cranbrook Sporting Club encourages all forms of sporting and recreational activities, promotes social activity and good fellowship amongst the members and supporters. We welcome new members and visitors to enjoy our top class facilities and to be a part of the community. Come and join us for fun, fitness, fellowship, food and to enjoy a social drink.
The Cranbrook Sporting Club is situated on King Street on the town oval. Sport is played all year round, more often during summer with bowls, cricket and tennis. Social events are held throughout the year, tea night every Thursday.
Contact:
Bernie Climie
0407 261 123
Cranbrook Tourist and Business Promotion Group Project receiving funding:
Cranbrook Show 2015
How to support the Cranbrook Tourist and Business Promotion Group:
We welcome volunteers to help us organise and run events.
A bit about us:
The Cranbrook Tourist & Business Promotion Group has a role within the Cranbrook community for organising events throughout the year for the local community and also those visiting the region for the wildflower season or the Bendigo Bank Art & Craft Trail exhibits, as well as the Hidden Treasures Bloom Festival. In association with the Shire of Cranbrook, we organise an Annual Shire of Cranbrook Photographic Exhibition as part of Art Trail and Bloom Festival, held alternately in Cranbrook and Frankland River.
The Cranbrook Show is also an Annual event which focuses on entertainment for families and displays and stall to interest the wider community. The Show is held on Frederick Square and is free entry with some free sponsored entertainment for children which allows families to come and enjoy the day without the cost.
We have also over the years encouraged and supported the organisation of events which are ‘just fun to do’ such as the “Boots to Suits” Year of the Farmer Ball in 2012. These events are ‘let’s do it’ occasions – when a group of people not necessarily associated with any organisation are prepared to organise an even just for the fun of it.
We provide some ‘seed funding’ which was originally $1000 from the Tambellup-Cranbrook Community Bank and is managed through our bank account. It provides funds for the initial costs and over the years has risen over $5000 after replacing the initial seed funds ready for the next event, the last recipient being the Cranbrook Sub Branch of St John Ambulance.
Contact:
Jan Pope
President
Shire of Cranbrook
0417 981 264
Forest Hill-Denbarker Community Hall Committee
Project receiving funding:
Renovation and refurbishment of Forest Hill Hall.
How to support the Forest Hill/Denbarker Community Hall Committee:
By attending busy bees held occasionally throughout the year - advertised in the “Plantagenet News.” Attend functions or hire the hall for social functions.
Where and when the group meets:
Meet at the hall situated on Muir Hwy 25kms west of Mt Barker near the corner of Boyup Road.
A bit about us:
Over the past two years we have replaced the outside walls, roof, new water tank and hot water system. We are currently obtaining quotes to replace old kitchen cupboards, floor coverings, painting etc. and stove.
We will then upgrade the hall interior by painting, new blinds, acoustic aids, new chairs and tables.
Our aim is to improve the facility to make it attractive to the community for uses as a venue for any social function or meeting. The hall has a capacity for 90 to 100 people.
Contact:
Sharon Lynch (Hon. Secretary)
98512243
Janet Bateman (Hon. Treasurer)
9851 2148
Frankland River Primary School P & C
Project funding will support:
Sports Equipment
How to support the Frankland River Primary School P & C:
Come along to a P & C meeting and find out how you can contribute.
Where and when the group meets:
The P & C meets twice a term in the Frankland River Primary School staffroom.
A bit about us:
The P & C actively seeks ways to fundraise money to support the Frankland River Primary School. We support the school with various initiatives as part of the teaching and learning program.
Contact:
Sally Carey
Friends of the Porongurup Range
Project receiving funding:
Art in the Park 2015
What the group does:
Conservation and environmental activities.
Where and when the group meets:
Porongurup Range and Environments
How to support the Friends of the Porongurup Range (join/volunteer):
Become a member or volunteer your time.
A bit about us:
To see the work of Friends of the Porongurup Range visit www.porongurup.org.au
Contact:
Maggie Shanklin
Kendenup Community Development Association Inc.
Project receiving funding:
Children’s Bushland Playground in Kendenup.
How to support the Kendenup Community Development Association Inc:
Volunteer your skills and support! We need practical help on projects for: mail outs, phone calls, publicity, notice board poster, fundraising, help with grant applications as well as physical help on site moving. We also highly appreciate donations of materials, creation of infrastructure.
What the group does:
The group engages the community in establishing facilities for recreational activities by families and improve the day to day living within the Kendenup town.
The group promotes activities in Kendenup which will improve the health and well being of families with special focus on recreation needs.
A bit about us:
The Kendenup Community Development Association Inc. is a voluntary group formed in 2007 composed of concerned citizens which includes kids, parents, grandparents, families and the elderly. The group now has 42 members. The group works by identifying ideas people, propose and finding a champion to promote and investigate the idea with the support of the small management committee. Activities use in-kind support and grants from various sources.
Our aims are:
1. To establish an all age family friendly outdoor casual recreational area which includes a skate park, shelters, picnic settings and seating, basketball, netball ½ court, drinking fountain, and a multi-use footpath along the Railway Reserve nature trail.
2. To work with the community and especially the young people to ensure ownership, responsibility and appropriate use and maintenance of the facility eg. artworks, skate boarding workshops and landscaping.
3. Identify, promote and pursue actions which will achieve benefits for the health and well being of the Kendenup Community.
Contact:
Val Saggers
98514130
Kendenup Primary School
Project receiving funding:
1. Library Project: The purpose of this project is to create more efficient practices within the day-to-day management of the library and create a more modern space to inspire all patrons with their information needs and enjoyment of reading at Kendenup Primary School Library. School libraries today compete for attention with the digital age, but when a library is prepared to appeal to the changing needs and wants of its students/patrons it can offer a tangible experience for information gathering that its users enjoy and want to come back for more.
2. National Chess Finals: Enable our students to compete in the National Chess Championship Finals again this year if they are successful in obtaining a place.
• Increased community involvement through use of community volunteers to assist students in learning the skills of playing chess.
• Positive feelings from a small rural school achieving the standard of competing at National Titles.
• Students learn the value of community support and collaborative approach to succeeding.
3. Year 6/7 Camp: To assist with the purchase of food for our Year 6/7 camp this year so that we can lower the camp costs for all students. We have a total of 17 children attending camp this year. By receiving this grant it will make it possible for all students to attend.
How to support Kendenup Primary School:
Join our P&C Committee. We would love to have you on board!
A bit about us:
Kendenup Primary is a Level 4B school located in the Southwest Regional Education District. It is located approximately 18km north of Mount Barker and 70 km north of Albany. Kendenup was originally a town that relied on agriculture and orchards however within the last fifteen years there has been a sizable shift in the region. The Kendenup community still retains an agricultural and viticulture focus however only a small percentage of our families come from farming backgrounds. Many of our families have moved to the area for a lifestyle change and are involved with the mining industry (FIFO), local (Kendenup, Mt Barker & Albany) businesses and private enterprise. Kendenup Primary continues to pride itself in providing a caring and inclusive learning environment for the students, staff and parents.
Contact:
Fiona Hall (Principal)
Andrew Whiting
98 514061
Kendenup Tennis Club
Project receiving funding:
Kendenup Junior Singles Tennis Tournament
A bit about us:
We are a family friendly sporting group that encourages people of all ages to participate in tennis. We offer a coaching program for juniors and facilitate a regional junior singles tournament. We encourage people of all abilities to join in and promote a healthy fit lifestyle in our community.
Where and when the group meets:
Social tennis is played at the tennis courts in Kendenup on Saturday afternoons from 2pm, October until April. Junior tennis meets after school in terms 1&4.
How to support the Kendenup Tennis Club:
Become a member or volunteer to help with our junior program/tournament.
Contact:
Vanessa Hillman
9851 4939
Mount Barker Community College – Show Team
Project receiving funding:
Part funding towards travel and attendance at the Perth Royal Show, Albany Show & Wagin Woolarama to show cattle
How to support the MBCC Show Team:
Students do their own fundraising to save their parents the costs to attend the above shows. This builds team spirit and self-esteem.
A bit about us:
Mount Barker Community College has been sending students to the above events for many years to endorse previously taught skills to students. These skills are being assessed as a part of their Certificate 2 in Rural Operations.
Contact:
Mr Norm Hill
Farm Supervisor
0429 882 714
Mount Barker Girl Guides
Project receiving funding:
Running costs and State Jamboree
A bit about us:
The Australian Guide programme embodies the four elements and seven fundamentals. Girl Guides are recognised through the Girl recognition system, which includes badges, awards and challenges.
The Australian Guide programme recognises that all girls are capable of implementing their own programme. The philosophy of the programme is based on the importance of the process used in working towards an outcome rather than on the activity itself.
By encouraging the girls to be fully involved in identifying options, making decisions, planning, implementing and evaluating their activities the Australian Guide programme helps them to grow into confident, self-respecting and responsible community members.
Source: Leaders Handbook Copyright Girl Guides Australia 2013
Where and when the group meets:
Unit meetings - Wednesdays during school terms at the RSL Hall, corner of Booth Street and Osborne Road Mount Barker. 3pm – 5pm. Ages 5 - 13 years old.
How to support Girl Guides (join/volunteer):
We are always looking for volunteers. There are a variety of roles available for people over 18 from leaders to unit helpers
Contact:
Liesl Jungreithmayr
0427 512 918
Mount Barker Red Cross Shop
Project receiving funding:
Goods for raffle
How to support the Mount Barker Red Cross Shop:
We welcome new volunteers, but in particular, customers!
A bit about us:
As a Red Cross Store we stock a varied range of goods i.e. clothes, toys, bric-a-brac, books and home wares. We are a small department store and pride ourselves on good presentation of items and a friendly atmosphere. Our team is enthusiastic and enjoy meeting new people.
Our store has something for everyone. Selling recycled goods (mainly clothing) donated through our collection bin and over the counter donations. We give socially conscious shoppers a fashionable and affordable place to shop. Our team assists in all aspects of retail sale.
Red Cross Stores exist to help raise funds that can assist Australian Red Cross’ ability to maintain and expand Red Cross Services both locally and at a national and international level.
We are located at 5 Mount Barker Road, Mount Barker, next to Bankwest.
Contact:
Franceine Gregory
9851 2100
Mount Barker Rifle Club
Project receiving funding:
Replacing target Frames
How to support the Mount Barker Rifle Club:
To support the club, you can join or volunteer to assist on “Picnic Shoots”.
A bit about us:
Mount Barker Rifle Club was established in 1905. We shoot at distances from 300 yards back to 1000 yards. The club is open to ages from 12 years old and older. There is no need to be physically fit or filthy rich to participate!
The club meets every Saturday staring at 12:45pm at the rifle range.
Contact:
Andrew Gibbons
Secretary
08 9851 4671
0419 514 671
Mount Barker Speedway Club Inc.
Project receiving funding:
1. Bendigo Bank Junior Feature -The club host a feature event annually for the Junior drivers to compete in. Apart from the annual Open Championships this event is held in high regard amongst drivers. Local drivers have the opportunity to compete against visiting drivers from other clubs which in turn develops friendships amongst drivers & family members.
2. Water Catchment - This year’s grant funding will assist the Club to facilitate the capture and storage of water to overcome the ongoing water shortage by purchasing storage tanks. Adequate track preparation is critical to the safety and enjoyment of speedway racing for drivers.
3. Vouchers to assist with fundraising raffles - Raffles are held at each race meeting to raise funds toward upgrading equipment and facilities. The current major focus is on improving water catchment facilities and electronic lapscoring equipment. Monthly raffles enable the club to raise between $300 and $800 per raffle.
What the group does:
The club provides a safe, professional and fun venue for speedway enthusiasts to both participate in
and spectate motor sport.
The club operates within the rules and guidelines of the governing bodies Speedway Australia and
WA Saloon Car Federation.
Junior drivers commence racing at the age of 10 years, restricted to a 1200cc engine capacity. Other
divisions racing on a regular basis include Street Stocks, Super Sedans and Production Sedans. The
“diehard” speedway drivers continue racing between the ages of 60 and 70 years of age.
How to support the group:
All prospective members must be proposed and seconded by an existing financial club member.
New membership applications are approved by the Executive committee. Members are required to
sign a code of conduct annually.
Volunteering is encouraged and welcomed by the club. On race days up to 40 volunteers are
required to effectively run the meeting including race stewards, gate, canteen & bar staff,
commentators, lapscorers, points scorers, toilet cleaners, water truck drivers, grader drivers, vehicle
scrutineers, pit marshalls etc. The club is especially grateful to the local St John Ambulance and Fire
Brigade volunteers who attend each race meeting. The club gives volunteers the opportunity to
commit and belong to an organisation and to feel a sense of worth and accomplishment for their
volunteering efforts.
Where and when the group conducts activities:
The racing season commences with a scheduled practice day in September followed by at least one
race meeting per month from October through to May. Race meetings are held at “Les Gorman
Park”, Porongurup Road, and Mount Barker.
A bit about us:
The Mt Barker Speedway Club is one of three remaining day time race venues within WA, and has
developed a strong reputation within the wider speedway fraternity for providing a professionally
run race venue promoting and encouraging a family friendly culture. For the younger kids who are
not interested in watching the speedway action there is a safe fenced off playground area developed
around the theme of speedway.
The club operates solely on a strong volunteer base consisting of members and non members. On
average we have 115 social and competitor members per annum.
The club holds a feature event for each racing division throughout the season and invites other
divisions such as Sprint cars, V8 Dirt Modifieds, AMCR’s and Modified Sedans to hold rounds at
our club to enhance the entertainment value for spectators. The popular annual demolition derby,
ladies, mechanics and officials race is held on our last meeting each year and draws a huge crowd of
spectators. Everyone loves a bit of bashing and crashing.
The club is extremely grateful to the surrounding businesses who provide support annually by way
of advertising in the race day program and on the infield wall and to others who sponsor race day
events. One can often hear the commentator at speedway citing “support the supporters that
support your sport, because without their support you would have no sport”.
Contact:
Sandra Perry
9851 1256 (work)
Mount Barker Tennis Club
Project receiving funding:
Help fit out our new kitchen.
A bit about us:
We are a small club that enjoys social tennis on a Friday night during the summer months. All
abilities and age groups are welcome. Junior coaching is conducted Tuesday after school during the
summer.
Where and when the group meets:
At the Mount Barker Tennis Courts, Lowood Road, Mount Barker. Club tennis is played Friday
night at 7pm from October to April. Mixed Pennants is played February – March on Tuesday and
Wednesday.
How to support the Mount Barker Tennis Club:
Become a member or volunteer to help with our junior program/tournament.
Contact:
Norm Hill
0429 882 714
Mount Barker and Districts Agricultural Society
Project receiving funding:
The Qantas Wine Show of Western Australia, judging exclusively Western Australian wines to
Australian Standards
How to support the Mount Barker and Districts Agricultural Society:
Local community members make up a majority of the Committee of the Wine Show. They are
volunteers who meet once a month during the year to assist in the organisation of the Show. Local
Wine enthusiasts volunteer as stewards for the week of the Wine Show. Members of other various
community groups assist in the set-up (Lions Club), and security and glass washing (Mt Barker
Tennis Club). The public are welcome to purchase tickets to the Exhibitors Lunch (at West Cape
Howe), where the judges speak about the wine Judging. Members of the public are also welcome to
attend any of the events in Perth (www.wineshowwa.com.au)
A bit about us:
The Wine Show is an important event for the Wine industry in Western Australia. It allows Western
Australian producers to have their wine judged by a highly credentialed team of wine judges who
are only assessing WA wines. The show began in Mount Barker 37 years ago by a very forward
thinking group of wine makers, who then took on the task of growing the Show into a State-wide
event. It has maintained strong relationships with a variety of Sponsors and is well supported by
the Wine industry, with entries of over 1100 wines from 180 producers annually. Local support has
been gained this year from Mt Barker Co-operative, Shire of Plantagenet, Smith-Thornton
Accountants, Plantagenet Wines, Southern Haulage, Great Southern Logistics, Mt Barker Wine
Producers, Mt Barker and Districts Agricultural Society, Albany Chamber of Commerce and
Industry, Mt Barker Free Range Chicken, as well as many other businesses. See full list of Sponsors
at www.wineshowwa.com.au
The Wine Show is held annually in Mount Barker in October. Judging takes place in the Mount
Barker Community Recreation Centre for one week. Wines from across WA are judged by a team of
16 judges from WA, Eastern States and one international judge.
Contact:
Larissa Seah – Secretary/Treasurer
0418 512 886
www.wineshowwa.com.au
Mount Barker Baptist Church Youth Group
Project receiving funding:
Financial support for youth to attend sporting festivals.
How to support Mount Barker Baptist Church Youth Group:
Children aged 12-18 years can come along and join in the activities ach Friday night during the
school term.
Where the group conducts activities:
Friday nights at 7:30-9:00pm, mainly at the Community Resource Centre and occasionally other
venues in and around Mount Barker.
A bit about us:
We are representatives from Mount Barker Baptist Church who want to provide fun, safe activities
on a Friday night for the youth of Mount Barker. We generally allow an hour for fun activities that
are very well structured and safe, followed by a light supper and a discussion time involving topics
that are suitable and relevant to youth. These nights are well supervised and follow safety
guidelines to protect the youth and the volunteers.
Contact:
Deb Smith
Youth Care Officer
0428 877 728
Mount Barker Country Women’s Association
Project receiving funding:
Gifts for residents at aged homes in Mount Barker
How to support the Mount Barker CWA Branch:
Contact the secretary or just come along.
A bit about us:
We assist those in need in country areas and use our resources wisely. We conduct craft days at the
centre on last Monday of each month at 10am. Our branch sent $500 to Perth for the RFDS. We
have made quilts from oddments of material and knitted squares form donated wool. At the 2014
State Conference, our branch was awarded the Clarice Ruddick Award for Outstanding
Community Service for 2013
Where the group conducts activities:
Meetings held at the centre at 32 Albany Highway Mount Barker on the 2nd Tuesday of each month
at 1pm
Contact:
Irene Taylor
9851 1340
Mount Barker Golf Club
Project receiving funding:
1. Promotional Bowls. 2. Women’s Golf 3. Men’s and Women’s Bowls Championships 4. Plantagenet Women’s Bowls Classic
What the Mount Barker Golf Club does:
Provides, maintains and conducts a club for golf and bowls, as well as supporting social,
recreational and sporting interests of the community.
Where & when the group conducts activities:
32175 Albany Highway, Mount Barker, all year round.
How to support the Mount Barker Golf Club:
Join the club and participate. Become involved with golf and/or bowls.
A bit about us:
Our Club offers facilities for both golfers and bowlers. We have an 18 hole golf course and two
synthetic carpet Bowling Green’s. Thanks to Mt Barker’s climate, golf and bowls are played all
year. Our well-appointed clubhouse has a bar, kitchen facilities, change rooms and showers for use
of members and their guests. The golf course winds through virgin bushlands and boasts a number
of resident kangaroos. Membership fees are very reasonable.
Contact:
Geoff Jones
Secretary and Treasurer
Noel Skinner
President
9851 1197
0428 511 341
Mount Barker Play Group
Project receiving funding:
The Cubby Project.
What the Mount Barker Play Group does:
Sessions include structured indoor and outdoor play. Morning tea is provided and then children
participate in an activity such as art and craft, story time and singing.
Where & when the group conducts activities:
Meets weekly at the Marmion Street premises. It currently operates Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
Committee meetings are held every 2 months.
How to support the Mount Barker Play Group Inc:
Community members with children aged 0-5 years are welcome to join. Volunteers are always
welcome.
A bit about us:
The Mount Barker Play Group was established by a small group of local mothers in the 1970’s. It
aims to provide stimulating play experiences for children aged 0-5 years. Parental participation is
encouraged and each session has an appointed session co-ordinator who oversees the session.
Mount Barker Playgroup has been successful in obtaining sponsorship to undertake “The Cubby
Project”. The provision of a cubby will further develop children’s outdoor, unstructured play,
development of physical, social and language skills and most importantly, hours of fun!
Contact:
Libby O’Malley
Secretary
Mount Barker Toy Library
Project receiving funding:
1. Promotion of the Toy Library 2. Purchase of raffle prizes
How to support the Mount Barker Toy Library:
Annual memberships are available for both volunteer and non-volunteer members. Non-member
volunteers to man the toy room are also welcome..
A bit about us:
The Mount Barker Toy Library is a volunteer run organisation. It provides toys for loan that may
otherwise not be available to families due to cost, space or simply the limited time that children are
interested in them. The Toy library has had the range assessed to ensure all developmental stages
and areas are catered for, providing a great resource for all children.
The Mount Barker Toy Library regularly joins with other community groups such as YMCA, A
Smart Start, the Library and Communities for Children, to host and attend events for children in the
0-5 year age range to further early learning and development in the Plantagenet Shire'
We are open at the Community Resource Centre on Thursdays 10-11:30am, and 1st Saturday of the
month, 9:30-10:30am.
Contact:
Robyn Mitchell
Secretary
0402 115 680
Narpanup Golf Club Inc
Project receiving funding:
1. Support trophies for club competitions on Sundays 2. New cups for greens
How to support the Mount Barker Bowls and Sporting Club:
We welcome new members to the club.
A bit about us:
We are a small but very friendly club. We have a modest green fee for anyone that wishes to play a
round of golf 7 days a week, and should they wish to join our club they would be most welcome.
Our competitions are held on Sundays and Thursdays from May to October.
Contact:
Mike Gristwood
08 9851 4391
30823 Albany Highway Mount Barker - approximately 10 kms north of Mount Barker town.
Narrikup Amateur Theatre Society Inc.
Project receiving funding:
New carpet and sound proofing of N.A.T.S room
What the group does:
We produce shows and provide entertainment on an amateur basis for the enjoyment and
participation of a wide range of people.
A bit about us:
We are a very small group of people who are interested in participating in a theatre group. In
previous years we have performed two shows per year. However due to lack of numbers we now
produce one show per year. One show entails four nights over two weekends. We donate a
percentage of each yearly show to community organisations or charities within the Great Southern
Region. In our 25 years we have donated over $30,000 to these organisations and charities.
Where and when the group meets:
We meet at the Narrikup Hall weekly when we are preparing for a show. Otherwise it is monthly
with a break over Christmas/ January.
How to support Narrikup Amateur Theatre Society (join/volunteer):
We encourage annual membership, volunteers are needed when we produce a show for varying
jobs and seek donations to help with raffles on show nights.
Contact:
Glenys Steel
98 532038 or 0448532038
Nunijup Patchwork Group
Project receiving funding:
Funding supports our various community projects.
What the Nunijup Patchwork Group does:
Patchwork, quilting and craft.
A bit about us:
The group has met continuously since its formation in 1996, with three of the five foundation members still very active.
Approximately four years ago, we moved to our present location at the Tenterden Hall, Trimmer Street, Tenterden, having outgrown our original home at the Nunijup Hall. We are currently busy preparing for our next exhibition on the 26th 27th 28th September 2014, and will welcome our visitors from near and far.
Where & when the group conducts activities:
The group meets on the 1st, 3rd and last Thursday’s of the month. From 9:45am to 3:30pm at the Tenterden Hall.
How to support the Nunijup Patchwork Group:
Become a member. Each member pays a yearly fee for hall hire and the biannual exhibition. Visitors are most welcome.
Contact:
Lyn Andrew
9851 7172
0439 211 997
Plantagenet Arts Council
Project receiving funding:
The Plantagenet Art Prize
How to support the Plantagenet Arts Council:
People with like-minded interests are welcome to come and view our activities and are welcome to join as a member. All of our activities, for example exhibitions and workshops, are organised on a voluntary basis.
A bit about us:
The Plantagenet Arts Council provides a creative space for people to meet and assist each other in their particular interest. Friendships are established through these activities. We organise workshops and exhibitions, enabling art/craft people opportunities to display and sell their work. We support and encourage members to exhibit at different venues and to participate in other exhibitions outside the art centre. These events provide confidence and skills to our members.
Our art centre reaches a large demographic rural area providing a central meeting place for like-minded people. Our annual event The Plantagenet Art Prize, a mixed media Judged Art Prize, part of the Bendigo Southern Art and Craft Trail, is growing in importance and is well attended by locals and visitors to the area, which helps to raise community profile and is a financial plus to local business.
Regular activities, Painters, Pottery, Quilting and Embroidery, meet at Mitchell House on the corner of Albany Highway and Ormond Road on a weekly basis.
Contact:
Marie O’Dea Anne Humble
President Secretary
0407 795 813
Plantagenet Historical Society Inc.
Project receiving funding:
1. Brick pathway outside the Old Police Cottage 2. Assistance with operational costs
How to support the Plantagenet Historical Society Inc.:
As with most groups, we need more volunteers to help onsite and members to provide support and advice.
A bit about us:
The Society operates and manages the Mt Barker Old Police Station Museum, including doing general building maintenance and looking after the gardens at the heritage site. We prepare museum displays and restore machinery and other items. We collect, classify, and preserve records relating to the history of the district. We also promote public interest in and support for the preservation of history and sharing of stories in the district. We have been doing this since 1958 when the Society was first formed.
We are open to the public on weekends and holidays or by appointment, however most days of the week our volunteers are on site doing the work of the Society.
Contact:
Camille Inifer
Secretary
9851 2505
9851 1798 (home)
Plantagenet Players Inc.
Project receiving funding:
Assistance with overhead costs
How to support Plantagenet Players Inc.:
The best ways to support us is to become a member and assist with productions or even just coming along to shows
A bit about us:
The Plantagenet Players have been a part of the culture of the area for 60 years, providing performing arts to the community. We provide an outlet to the young of the community - Kids Kompany caters for kids from 8 to 12 years old and Kaos is for teenagers up to 17 years. Stagecraft is not only good fun but also a great confidence builder for the young and not so young.
We are an interesting group of people who come together from all walks of life. Over the years we have had as members everyone from the local post master and school teachers to shire councillors and workers, business owners and future soldiers and the future Police Commissioner. We provide for everyone, something to enjoy and be a part of and for audiences to laugh and sing along with.
Our group also conduct community performances at community based events, such as the community fair, and have also performed at the longest lunch in Albany, we have taken our show on the road to Cranbrook, Denmark, Ongerup and Kojonup. Our junior members have performed for the residents of Overton and visiting groups such as Variety. In previous years we have performed in Katanning, Albany, Esperance and Perth (the Awesome Festival).
We hold performances at our premises on Marmion Street – The adult company has 8 performances a year (2 shows per year) the Children’s groups Kids Kompany and KAOS have 4 performances a year (2 shows per year). We also have rehearsals on a weekly basis.
Contact:
Roxanne Mills
President
9892 1127
Plantagenet Men’s Shed Inc.
Project receiving funding:
The Men’s Shed is refurbishing the Scout Hall in Booth Street to provide a safe and modern facility for the community.
How to support the Plantagenet Men’s Shed:
Become a member of the shed and enjoy the atmosphere of blokes helping blokes.
Where & when the group conducts activities:
9am to 1pm Wednesday and Saturday mornings
The Men’s Shed is located at 66 Albany Highway, on the corner of Booth Street and Albany Highway.
A bit about us:
The Plantagenet Men’s Shed provides a place for the men in our community to participate in various activities designed to give support to those is need as well as opportunities to make new friends in a harmonious environment. A wood orientated workshop is available for those wanting to do a project. The shed also conducts various community service projects helping other organisations in the community. Sausage sizzles and wood raffles are held often to raise awareness and funds.
As a member of both The Australian Men’s Shed Association and the Western Australian Men’s Shed Association, the Plantagenet Men’s Shed keeps up to date with the latest information available on men’s health and welfare as well as what is happening at other sheds around the country.
There are no skills required to become a member, other than the ability to come along, enjoy a cuppa and meet new people.
Contact:
Mal Humble
0410 568 519
Plantagenet Village Homes
Project receiving funding:
1. Donation of the rates for Redman Court and Lions Venture Village. 2. Grant to create an entrance statement for new units at Collet Barker Court. 3. Donation to enable us to purchase window locks for units in Redman Court and Lions
Venture Village.
How to support the Plantagenet Village Homes:
We welcome volunteers to join the committee.
A bit about us:
Plantagenet Village Homes is a “not for profit” organisation run by a committee of management.
All of the committee members are volunteers who are interested in helping to provide quality affordable housing for seniors in our community.
Plantagenet Village Homes commenced in 1971 converting an existing building into an eleven bed aged person hostel named Redman House.
Between 1974 and 1989 Plantagenet Village Homes built twelve 1 and 2 bedroom independent living units for seniors. Currently six units are rentals and six units are “lease for life”.
In 1995 Lions Venture Village was built, this is a Joint Venture Project with Homeswest, Shire of Plantagenet, Mt Barker Lions and Plantagenet Village homes constructing ten, 1 and 2 bedroom, independent living units for seniors who receive concessional housing eligibility.
Overton was built in 1996 which was a purpose built Residential Aged Care Facility for fifteen residents.
Langton was built in 2005 and consisted of an eight bed Dementia Specific unit attached to Overton.
Stage one of Collet Barker Court has been completed comprising of 4 two bedroom and 1 three bedroom units.
Contact:
Sheryl Bennett
9851 1666
Porongurup Promotions Association
Project receiving funding:
2015 Porongurup Wine Festival – various activities
A bit about us:
We are a not for profit organisation whose aim is to promote the Porongurup’s. Funds raised at the
festival are used in various promotions e.g. A/V displays at visitor centres, a regional map and
brochure that is distributed state wide. We also sponsor “Art in the Dark.” We aim to improve a
visitor’s experience, e.g. improving road signage etc. The “One Wok Wonder” event at the festival
is aimed at high school students from the Mt Barker Community College - a great opportunity and
exposure for the hospitality students.
Where and when the group meets:
Our headline event is the Porongurup Wine Festival held at a different vineyard each year, on the
Sunday of the March long weekend. Smaller events are occasionally held at other times.
How to support the Porongurup Promotions Association:
Open to all individuals and businesses in the Porongurup community. Contact Secretary:
Contact:
Gene Harma (Chairman)
98 531126
Gill Graham (Secretary)
Royal Flying Doctor Service (Mount Barker Group)
Project receiving funding:
Annual Quiz Night
How to support the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Mount Barker):
Volunteer to help with the Quiz night, both prior to and at the Quiz night.
A bit about us:
A few members of the community joined together to support the Royal Flying Doctor Service, as
friends, relatives and acquaintances had recently been in need of their services.
Contact:
Anne Forbes
9851 1977
Sounness Park Working Group
Project receiving funding:
Goal infrastructure for the ball sports at Sounness Park.
What the Sounness Park Working Group does:
Plays sports and keeps healthy.
Where & when the group conducts activities:
Sounness Park – Mt Barker
How to support the Sounness Park Working Group:
New players and club volunteers are always welcome! The new Sounness Park facility is a fantastic
community initiative. Everyone can be involved, not just through sport but volunteering your time,
expertise and resources to help the facility run smoothly and benefit the whole community.
A bit about us:
The Sounness Park Working Group consists of representatives from the combined sporting groups
of cricket, hockey, soccer and football. Sporting clubs represented are working towards a collective
sporting body in the near future. In the meantime if you would like to get involved please contact:
Rachel Wright (Hockey) – 0409117612, Brad Hook (Football) – 0408934859, Melanie Greeney
(Soccer) – 0437490495 or Geoff Richardson (Cricket) – 98512222.
Contact:
Rachel Wright
0409117612
South Stirling Primary School
Project receiving funding:
Maths games by Dr Paul Swan for all class rooms K-3 & 4 -7.
A bit about us:
We are a small school with a current enrolment of just 20 students K-7. We have very much
appreciated the support the Mt Barker Co-op has given over the years.
Being able to buy an extensive collection of maths games that can be adapted for use with a range of
ages and abilities has been a real bonus for our Maths program.
Contact:
Di Fry
08 9854 3037
Southern Districts Golf Association
Project receiving funding:
The funding supports the annual regional golf championships which this year will be held at Tambellup over 3 days commencing Friday 29th August.
Our eleven affiliated clubs have a total membership of 636 of whom we expect in excess of 100 to compete for the prestigious Champions title.
What the group does:
The Association was formed in 1938 for the purpose of “encouraging and promoting the game of golf in the Lower Great Southern Districts and to preserve its honour and prestige, to settle disputes relative to golf in the Association, and give advice to any affiliated Club when required to do so.”
The main tasks are to organise a roster of Open Days for all affiliated clubs and to organise the annual Association Championships.
The roster of Open Days is to ensure a steady stream of visitors to support all of our clubs.
The Annual Championships is rotated though our clubs to showcase each township so that their community will benefit from the accommodation and hospitality required by the visitors.
Our affiliated clubs are Albany, Broomehill, Cranbrook, Denmark, Green Range, Kendenup, Kojonup, Mt Barker, Narpanup, Riverview and Tambellup.
A bit about us:
The SDGA is an administrative body to assist our eleven club members. Each club has their own clubhouse and membership from their own community. They all welcome potential members as mentioned.
But beware once you start you may become addicted.
Where and when the group meets:
Golf is played at each of our clubs in winter with some in recess over summer. Our website is www.sdga.myclub.org.au gives access to each clubs contact person for further enquiry.
How to support the Southern Districts Golf Association:
Play golf at your local club. It is a great form of exercise physically and mentally and an easy way to maintain social contact. We have members of all ages through to their 80’s and a huge range of ability. The handicap system is a huge leveller. Contact your local club they will be delighted to welcome you and to give you basic instruction.
Contact:
Don Pomery (President) Peter Gow
0427 986999 [email protected]
Uniting Church of Australia – Mount Barker
Project receiving funding:
Wider work of Uniting Church via input from our local congregation
How to support the Uniting Church of Mount Barker:
We welcome everybody to attend Sunday church services.
A bit about us:
The Uniting Church extends assistance to people in need in both metropolitan and rural
environments.
The Uniting Church in Australia is second only to Government in provision and care for people in
need anywhere in Australia. The Church is also an active care provider in various other countries
where provisions of the basic needs for life are lacking.
We meet at the Uniting Church Building on the corner of Albany Highway and Ormond Road,
Mount Barker every Sunday at 11am.
Contact:
Doug Lincoln Glenys Ecclestone
9851 2727 9851 1680
Uralla Wildlife Sanctuary
Project receiving funding:
Rescue and rehabilitation of native wildlife
What the Uralla Wildlife Sanctuary does:
Rescues and rehabilitates native wildlife.
Where & when the group conducts activities:
Ongoing at the Sanctuary – McKeaig Road, Perillup
How to support the Uralla Wildlife Sanctuary:
Become a member. We are also looking for a new secretary and a new treasurer next year.
A bit about us:
Uralla is located in Perillup on a 150 acre property. The Sanctuary is a registered charity and exists
to care for orphaned, injured native animals with an emphasis on rehabilitation and release. Most
of the work is done with the help of volunteers who can stay at the Sanctuary.
Contact:
Robert Bunch (Treasurer)
98531174
YouthCARE Mount Barker
Project funding will support:
The Chaplaincy program at Mt Barker Community College, Frankland, Tambellup, Kendenup and
Cranbrook Primary Schools
How to support Youthcare Mount Barker:
There are many ways that community members are able to support YouthCARE and Chaplaincy at
Mt Barker Community College. Anyone is welcome to attend the monthly meeting just to see what
happens or to join in on a regular basis. Volunteers are always welcome to assist with fundraising
events and prayer is another way of supporting the work of the committee and the chaplains.
Community members can offer to participate in supporting the college based program Breakfast
Club and in the School Volunteer Program which involves being matched with and mentoring a
student. YouthCARE also gratefully accepts financial support from individuals and from local
businesses.
Where and when the group meets:
The committee meets every third Thursday of each month during the school term in the staff room
of Mt Barker Community College at 7.00pm. We are a committee who are dedicated to ensuring
that the chaplains remain in our schools. Our members include representatives from different
Churches and the College. At present Deb Smith works four days at Mt Barker Community
College and Paul Ritchie works two days at Mt Barker Community College and a half day at
Frankland, Cranbrook, Tambellup and Kendenup Primary Schools.
Deb and Paul provide a support role in the schools, assisting with the social, emotional, mental, and
physical wellbeing of students, staff and families. Deb and Paul are both trained in Primary Critical
Incidents Response and are available if there is any disaster in and around the Shire of Plantagenet.
Some of the programs the Chaplains run include Breakfast Club, School Volunteer Program, Youth
Empowerment Program, Chess Club, Rock and Water, Drumbeat and various lunchtime activities.
They also provide additional practical help for teaching and administrative staff at the schools.
YouthCARE’s annual fundraising events include: Evening pool parties utilising the pool, the Bush
Dance in the Plantagenet District Hall, our Concert featuring Albany City Wind Ensemble
supported by the College Band in the Recreation Centre, lunch time discos at the College, street
stalls and/or wood raffles in the foyer of our local IGA and participation at the Anglican Market on
the first Saturday of every month with a sausage sizzle and jumble stall.
A bit about us:
YouthCARE Mt Barker needs your support because without our committee there would be no
chaplains in the College. Fundamentally, chaplains support the Department of Education’s Core
Shared Values, developing the whole child by offering support and opportunities for social,
emotional, mental, physical and spiritual growth regardless of age, ethnic background or religion.
Further we believe Chaplains play a vital role in times of personal crisis, relationship problems,
stress and bereavement. Besides being available to support our children and youth they are in a
wonderful position to support staff and parents as the need arises.
One only has to speak to our chaplains to become aware of the need for their supportive role and
simultaneously you will feel confident that they are able to impact positively on the lives of those
with whom they make contact. Al those who have had interactions with our chaplains in a time of
need or crisis would endorse the benefit of their role in the College. The whole community benefits
from chaplaincy service as our young people develop with confidence, into caring citizens who are
proud of themselves and thoughtful of others.
YouthCARE does receive a small amount of funding from State and Federal Governments but the
majority of our financial support comes from the College itself, the Shires of Plantagenet and
Cranbrook, Churches, corporate sponsorship and fundraising within the local community. All
funding raised by YouthCARE Mt Barker is used to support our chaplains in our college and
community. Since the chaplaincy is funded by the community it supports, YouthCARE needs your
support, individually and collectively as a community to maintain its sound financial position each
and every year so that the chaplaincy program can continue.
Contact:
Roger Woodward
0898 511695
