From the Editor September 2021

You’re in for a treat with this September edition of the Banksia Bulletin. There are sports reports galore, another great two page spread from the Shire, updates from local groups, party invites and more. Sure there’s a couple of regular contributors missing, but their absence will just make your heart grow fonder for them next month!
 
Next Friday evening we’re hosting another Art Class with Charlie Colbung here at the Quairading CRC. I highly recommend booking a spot and coming along and I promise you don’t need to bring any artistic skills with you, probably just a smidge of interest and Charlie’s step-by-step guidance will do the rest! Pro top: if you’re really rubbish at it, Charlie will likely step in and “help” you out so much that you pretty well end up with a Charlie Colbung original to take home. This was my “strategy” at a pottery workshop earlier this year. Was it intentional? No. Did it work? Yes. Let us know if you’d like to come along—details on page 13.
 
Nominations for our local Shire Council open and close in the next couple of weeks. With four vacancies, some new nominations are needed! Believe me, I’d love to do it—but my time outside of work at the Quairading CRC is already pretty well allocated to a bunch of ripper local clubs. So I’m going to be that person who says “someone else should do it”, which absolutely isn’t a helpful attitude. So go on, be a better community member than me and stick your hand up for a spot on Council!
 
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If you happen to find yourself with some spare time in the coming weeks:
 
Go watch some sport
Many of our winter sports teams are excelling on the field this finals season. Don your red and white and get along to show your support to the hockey gals and footy boys. Spectating is wildly nerve-wracking, but screaming your positive support at the top of your lungs is wildly soothing—and might be just what the Bulls and Bullettes need to get over the line!
 
Go see the wildflowers
Those above average rainfall events over the past few months have given life to flowers and plants not seen in many years, apparently. The Nature Reserve, particularly around Nookaminnie Rock, Toapin Weir and the Golf Course are all fabulous places for a stroll and an explore. Be sure to minimise the impact of your foot steps where possible and take only photos home with you.
 
Go camping or picnicking
September strikes that perfect balance of it *generally* not being wet, and still being campfire season. If you don’t happen to have a friend with some property, make use of the great fire/camping areas at Toapin Weir or Kwolyin Campsite!
 
Go spring cleaning
Pass!
 
Happy Spring!
 
Jill Hayes
Editor | Banksia Bulletin
Coordinator | Quairading CRC
 
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Quairading WA 6383
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