From the Editor September 2020

Remember when all the things got cancelled, and you could work from home and basically just stay home? Yeah that’s over. But thank goodness—because really, that could become quite a lonely life I’m sure.
 
With spring well and truly in the air, you better get some in your step and get ready for what looks like a ripper September.
 
First and foremost—if you’re not planning at least one stroll in the Quairading Nature Reserve (or in your own patch of bush) to at least have a brief look at the wildflowers already sprouted, and the everlastings due to burst in the coming days and weeks—I’m sorry, but you’re doing it wrong. Go on, get the out there!
 
Tickets for the upcoming Fervor dinners are moving quickly which is very exciting. This event is once again attracting HEAPS of first time visitors to Quairading. If fine-dining in unique locations is your jam, we’d love to have you come along and help us welcome all of these visitors to our community. Or, if you happen to have a spare bedroom or two (preferably in a house in town) and might be interested in playing Bed & Breakfast host to some out-of-town visitors—pretty please get in contact with myself and I’ll put you in touch with a few keen visitors we have knocking on the door!
 
I hope you’ll take the time to read through all the other events going on this month and next, jot down the ones that take your fancy and RSVP where appropriate (which is appropriate everywhere right now, because #COVID). One of the funnest (I know, not a word) and most family friendliest of events next month is the ASTRONOMY NIGHT(!) on Thursday 17th September. Burgers, space talk and looking through big telescopes—I’m excited. Let us know if you and your tribe are planning on coming along so we can be sure to prep enough burgers for dinner (which will be available for $5 each at the event!).
 
Happy spring! But also, please rain properly soon.
 
Jill Hayes
Editor | Banksia Bulletin
Coordinator | Quairading CRC