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Bridgetown
the
Winter Capital
of WA
winter festival 2018
Bridgetown in the Winter
June, July, August 2018
www.bridgetowninthewinter.com.au
Cover photograph by ????
Welcome to the Bridgetown Winter Capital June 1st to 3rd - The Art in the Craft
of WA 2018 Festival! This is the start of the Noongar season of Aromatherapy Dream Pillows
Makuru, traditionally the coldest and wettest @ The Botanical Vault
Bridgetown is often referred to as ‘Fridgetown’ when the thermometer drops in the Winter months! We time of the year (also known as the fertility Saturday 1.00pm
choose to embrace this with a festival that makes the most of all that is good about the cold and rainy season). The wind starts to chill so let’s
season: enjoy music in front of a roaring fire, sample or learn to cook with delicious produce, try your An open event where you will learn about the
rug up our town in warmth. Watch for the
hand at a new craft or immerse yourself in a jigsaw puzzle in the inaugural Puzzletown event; there are herbs and essential oils that aid in our sleep,
installation of Yarn Bombing pieces all over
concerts and Casino nights, Balls and banquets (in barns and on bridges!), art and poetry and theatre... for just $10 you will be able to make your
town. We were attempting a World Record -
and so much more. It is an extra special celebration this year as Bridgetown officially turns 150 on the own dream pillow to take home with you for a
did we make it? You’ll have to come and see.
9th June - join in the festivities as we come together as a community in Bridgetown, our home. peaceful night’s sleep.
Local live music in front of the fire Phone 9788 7800 for more information.
We welcome all visitors and have plenty of accommodation for all. Our Visitor Centre has all the
information and can arrange bookings for you - call them on 9761 1740 to start your Winter Festival
@ The Cidery No bookings required.
journey, or online at https://www.bridgetown.com.au/. Friday 5.30pm - 7.30pm
Cider, beer and light bar snacks available; no
Bridgetown is easily accessed by Forrest Highway from Perth in a pleasant two-and-a-half-hour drive.
bookings required and no cover charge.
Public transport is also available - catch the Australind train from Perth Central to Bunbury and hop on
the waiting bus to bring you the rest of the way. www.thecidery.com.au or 9761 2204 for more
information.
Dust off your favourite winter woollies and revel in all that Bridgetown in the Winter has to offer!
Quilts from the Blackwood
Perth 270K Bunbury94K Pemberton68K Katanning117K @ Bridgetown Town Hall
Quilts: Kate Henderson
Mandurah 189K Busselton105K Denmark206K Collie98K Saturday and Sunday
This lovely event is presented by Threads of
Rockingham222K Margaret River 116K Albany 270K Boyup Brook 30K
Friendship. Exhibition and sale of work by
artists in the Blackwood catchment. Display by
June Highlights: The Art in the Craft Date Page
Bridgetown’s own renowned quiltmaker and
Bridgetown’s 150th Street Party! June 9th 4 author Kate Henderson.
Art & Craft galore – lessons, displays, exhibitions Enquiries to Judy 0427 614 546.
Live music (orchestra’s to house parties) and Theatre
Food – learn to cook it; feast on it
Collector’s Fair and Casino Night; Rockquiz and Rose pruning
July Highlights: Mystery and Mayhem Date Page
Puzzletown: World’s Biggest Puzzle and Scitech come to town!
Magic & Mystery: Ghost walks, Masquerade Ball and Miniatures Display.
Words in the Valley: Readers and Writers Festival.
More food and feasting and music!
Mayhem at the Full Moon Lunatic’s Party!
August Highlights: Best of the Blackwood Date Page
Focus on Greenbushes weekend 13
Banquet on a Bridge - Long Table Lunch Sunday 12th 14
Best of the Blackwood – foodie delights each week!
Winter Craft Fair – get your Christmas shopping started
Theatre, Art, Movies, Music and more!
Produced with thanks to the
Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes and the
members of the Bridgetown Greenbushes
Business & Tourism Association.
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June 4th to 10th
Happy 150th Bridgetown! CWA World War II display
Crazy Patchwork Purse @ CWA Rooms, Hampton Street
@ Sew Gentle Era Saturday 10.00am - 2.00pm (and next week)
Wednesday 5.30pm - 8.00pm Drop in to our CWA rooms to experience
photos, memorabilia, crafts, games, clothing
What does every crafter need? Why, a patchwork
and tea, all as it was in those war years. A special
purse of course. Come join in this exciting class
for just $25 a session. Continues on 13th and
20th June.
presentation for our 150th year.
Information 0432 498 897. From Geegelup to Bridgetown 2018
Information 9761 1490. Artist in Residence Colin Atkins presented by Act-Belong-Commit
People and Places Exhibition @ Nelson’s of Bridgetown
@ Bridgetown Pottery-Restaurant Saturday
and Attic and Fables Rabbit Hole Colin will be completing a masterpiece before
our eyes, celebrating 150 years of Bridgetown.
Opening night Friday 8th June
Exhibition opening and live music.
(on show until 29 July)
Telephone: 9761 1641.
Bridgetown’s favourite art exhibition, held in a
variety of forms for over 20 years, attracts the Displays and demonstrations in town
regions finest artists, combining this year to Saturday
celebrate both local landmarks and identities: the Doors open, displays and demonstrations by Photograph: Bridgetown Computers
People and Places that make Bridgetown special.
150 years - Our Home
Bridgetown CWA, Grumpy Old Men, Art and
Admire the skills and vote for your favourite in Craft Club, Freemasons Lodge, Historical Society. Saturday
the People’s Choice Award.
Information 9761 0800. Humans of Bridgetown Book Launch 9th June
@ Basement, 96 Hampton Street
Local live music in front of the fire (underneath the Emporium Bistro) Ever since the first explorers traced the Blackwood River, the town that was known as Geegelup has been ‘home’ to
@ The Cidery people from all walks of life and from many corners of the world. On 9 June 1868 Geegelup was officially gazetted as
Saturday 2.00pm - 4.00pm
Friday 5.30pm - 7.30pm Bridgetown and this event will be a celebration to mark that anniversary. This will be an exciting community event that
‘150’ is Photographer Victoria Baker’s artistic will see the town centre transformed with light, music and laughter.
Cider, beer and light bar snacks available; no interpretation of Bridgetown, showcasing a cross-
bookings required and no cover charge. From Geegelup to Bridgetown reflects on the incredible beauty of our town and the river valley in which it sits. It
section of 150 Bridgetownians in the town’s
acknowledges those who have called it ‘home’ across the years, from our indigenous predecessors, and those who
www.thecidery.com.au or 9761 2204 for more 150th year. Come and pick up your copy and see followed through the decades, to the community of today. It will celebrate the past, the present and the future. It will
information. both Victoria and documentary filmmaker Steven reinforce the responsibility that we have to care for our very special home, its built environment, the natural environment
Dean’s exhibition, bringing the stories of some of and all its inhabitants.
Live music with band Brave Hearts
the humans of Bridgetown to light.
@ Nelson’s of Bridgetown 3.00pm Steere Street Community Street Feast: join us for food, games, tunes, telling yarns and more at our two long
http://victoriabaker.com.au/book/150/ tables representing the ‘heart and soul’ of our community. Bring your family, friends and food that reflects your
Friday 6.00pm
Bridgetown Historical Society cultural background
Information 9761 1641.
@ Bridgetown Police Station 1880 Unveiling of the Bridgetown Greenbushes Shire Council Roll of Honour
Frankenstein @ Repertory Theatre Museum Announcement of the world record yarn bombing attempt
Friday, Saturday and Sunday 4.30pm Welcome to Country by Koomal Dreaming followed by Official Speeches
Friday, Saturday, Sunday 9.00am - 12.00pm
(and next weekend) 6.00pm ‘From Geegelup to Bridgetown - 150 Years - Our Home’ projection event by VJZoo
An exhibition of photos and maps showing the
Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant scientist, returns The children’s ‘Home’ lantern parade
progression of Bridgetown’s development from
to his chateau on the shores of Lake Geneva to
1868 to 2018. The snow arrives
escape some terrible pursuer. No one can shake
And the children’s illustration slide show begins
free the dark secret that terrifies him. Bridgetown Historical Society Moths
Dramatic suspense interspersed by macabre @ Hampton Street Festivities continue along Hampton Street with music, food,
Bridgetown Historical Society Moths and more.
humour! Suitable for all audiences. Saturday 7.15pm - 7.45pm
Tickets from the Visitor Centre 9761 1740 or Be drawn, like Moths to a flame, to two secret
www.bridgetown.com.au/ locations to hear stories of bygone days.
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June 11th to 17th June 18th to 24th
Winter Crafts for Kids Antique and Collector’s Fair Needleturn Applique RockQuiz with Cedar Lane
@ Bridgetown Family and @ Bridgetown Town Hall @ Sew Gentle Era @ Greenbushes RSL
Community Centre, Roe Street Saturday and Sunday Monday 10.00am - 1.00pm Saturday
Tuesday Hunt out some treasures, speak to the experts, go Over two sessions you will learn this lovely Fundraiser for YouthCare.
Special themed Playgroup event with a range of back in time and bring it back to life. technique. Continues on 25th June. Tickets from Greenbushes CWA 0407 087 388.
activities including snowmen, snowflakes, and our Contact 9761 0800. Cost $60. Contact: 9761 1490.
very own snow globes. Hills Symphony Orchestra
Frankenstein continues Local live music in front of the fire @ Bridgetown Town Hall
Information 9761 2139.
@ Repertory Theatre @ The Cidery Saturday 7.00pm
Rainbow Race Scrappy Quilt Friday, Saturday and Sunday Friday 5.30pm - 7.30pm The Hills Symphony Orchestra has been a
@ Sew Gentle Era Tickets: Visitor Centre 9761 1740 or Cider, beer and light bar snacks available; no much-loved part of the Perth hills community for
Friday 9.30am - 4.30pm www.bridgetown.com.au/. bookings required and no cover charge. over 30 years and they are coming to spend the
The most colourful quilt you will ever see or www.thecidery.com.au or 9761 2204 for more weekend in Bridgetown! Put on the Glad Rags
Christmas in Winter Feast in the Barn and come and enjoy a night out on the town.
make. $50 plus a bag of scraps to share. information.
@ Ford House Brought to you by the Blackwood Valley Arts
Information 9761 1490.
Saturday 6.00pm Alliance (BVAA).
Portraits, Painting and Dinner A delicious 3 course meal with all the trimmings Tickets are $50 for concert and supper; available
@ Bridgetown Family and catered for by Bridgetown Pottery Restaurant. at the Visitor Centre 9761 1740.
Community Centre The barn will be decked out in its Christmas
wardrobe with every attention to detail. The Hills Symphony Orchestra Family
Friday 6.00pm - 9.00pm
night will be memorable and lots of fun! Event @ Dalmore Farm
The Bridgetown Family and Community Centre
and Alicia Rogerson (also known as Ali J), are Ring to book at Ford House 9761 1816. Sunday 11.00am
presenting an evening of Portraits, Painting and $95.00 per head. BYO. The music continues at beautiful Dalmore Farm
Dinner. Bring a plate of dinner to share. We will - a family concert with an introduction to the
Casino Night instruments for children; followed by a BYO
provide the materials and the guidance of artist
and illustrator Alicia Rogerson.
@ Nelson’s of Bridgetown family picnic in the farm grounds.
Cost is $25 per person. Saturday Family ticket $20; adult $10; from Visitor Centre
Bookings are essential. Experience the fun and excitement of playing real 9761 1740.
casino games, such as Black Jack, Roulette, The
Please call the BFCC on 9761 2139 or email
Spinning Wheel and other games without the
Rose Pruning Workshop
btcommunityc@westnet.com.au as places are @ Hillview Garden Centre
risk of losing real money. Live music on the night
limited. Sunday 3.00pm
with great prizes to be won. Tickets available
Local live music in front of the fire from Nelson’s of Bridgetown $65.00 per person Fire, Flame and Flavour Cookery Class Let Carolyn guide you in the essential art of rose
@ The Cidery inclusive of cocktail food throughout the evening @ Little Hill Farm pruning. $10 per head; tea and coffee provided.
Friday 5.30pm - 7.30pm and glass of champagne on arrival. Information on 0428 297 107.
Saturday 11.30am - 2.00pm
Cider, beer and light bar snacks available; no Telephone: 9761 1641.
Come to Little Hill Farm and enjoy a few hours
bookings required and no cover charge. Good Nights House Concert - with Adam and Antonio where they share the
www.thecidery.com.au or 9761 2204 for more Little Wise magic and romance of fire, flame and heat to
information. @ Bridgetown Pottery Restaurant create mouth-watering dishes to excite the taste
buds and awaken the senses. This cooking class is
Live music with band Brave Hearts Sunday 5.00pm
about learning to build flavour, taste and aroma
@ Nelson’s of Bridgetown Melbourne based, Little Wise, aka songwriter using a wood fire, pizza oven or barbeque and
Friday 6.00pm Sophie Klein, is a truth teller whose words and how to bring outdoor techniques into your
Information 9761 1641. music leaves you feeling more alive and heart indoor kitchen. As per usual, the class ends with
achingly human than ever before. A night of a long table lunch where participants enjoy the
beautiful music, food and friendship. fruits of their labour.
Tickets on 0427 611 088. Places are strictly limited, so reserve your seat at
the table by visiting littlehillfarm.com.au
Price - $80.00 per person.
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June 25th to July 1st
BFCC/CWA Soup Kitchen event
@ Bridgetown Town Hall
Friday
The Bridgetown Family and Community Centre
Photograph: Victoria Baker Photography
and Greenbushes CWA Belles invite the Women
of Bridgetown to join us in the Lessor Hall
for a morning of cooking, sharing recipes and
wonderful company. Cooking will commence
in the Lessor Hall at 9.30am. Lunch will be
served at 12.00pm, and is open to the women
of our community. The Town Hall will be our
Creche for children aged 2 months to 5 years,
and is available for $5 per family. This is a free
community event - you can join us in the kitchen,
or just come along and enjoy a delicious bowl of
soup.
Enquires to Jo Moore at 9761 2139 or
Opening of Bush Tucker Garden
btcommunityc@westnet.com.au
and Gangshed Mural
Local live music in front of the fire @ Ashbil Community Gardens
@ The Cidery Saturday
Friday 5.30pm - 7.30pm An acknowledgement to all those who have
Cider, beer and light bar snacks available; no
bookings required and no cover charge.
www.thecidery.com.au or 9761 2204 for more
helped and to the Bridgetown community.
Morning tea provided.
Includes regular produce market.
Bridgetown Puzzle Town 2018
information.
Celebrating 40 years of the Brierley Jigsaw Gallery in Bridgetown’s 150th year.
Enquiries to Ingrid 0432 105 754.
July 1st to 8th
One Act Play @ Repertory Theatre Essential Oil Blends Sunday 1st July Official opening in the Brierley Jigsaw Gallery with the unveiling of the world’s largest
Contact the Visitor Centre for information
@ The Botanical Vault commercially available jigsaw puzzle (a Ravensburger with over 40,000 pieces!) already
9761 1740. completed by some dedicated Puzzlers on a purpose-built table!
Sunday 1.00pm
Craft Destash Market @ Lesser Hall Learn how to make basic blends for wellbeing, Saturday 7th July Scitech comes to town with their interactive Science Wonderland event and shows.
Saturday 9.00am - 1.00pm - Steere St the simple guide to find a blend to suit you. Take Open from 9.30am - 2.30pm in the town hall with their I’ve Got a Problem (10.00am) and
Destash those craft supplies that aren’t being home your own blend from $10. Element of Surprise (12.00pm) shows. Entry by gold coin donation.
used or grab some new supplies for a bargain. No bookings required. Events all week including the unveiling and operation of a laser etching and cutting machine, puzzles at Nelson’s
More information 9788 7800. Information on 9788 7800. Hotel where the collection began, a mass Rubik’s cube puzzle and the sale of specially created Bridgetown puzzles.
Contact Visitor Centre on 9761 1740 for more information.
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July 2nd to 8th - Magic, Mystery and Mayhem July 9th to 15th
As we reach the end of June, the days get Puzzles, Pies ‘n’ Punch Mysterious Puzzle Quilt continued Miniatures Exhibition
shorter and cooler but as the quietness sets @ Bridgetown Pottery Restaurant @ Sew Gentle Era @ Bridgetown Town Hall
in, the magic begins. Fairies come out to Saturday 5.00pm Monday Sunday
play while all the humans hide away; there is
With Puzzletown still in the air, here is another Quilted Christmas Placemats Display and workshop of miniatures by
mystery behind every corner and sometimes
opportunity to keep your brain active! And pies Blackwood MiniMates.
mayhem awaits. @ Sew Gentle Era
and punch sound like they will make the puzzling Information 9761 1490.
Fairy Food and Fun @ The Cidery less puzzling... if you know what we mean! Friday 10.00am - 1.00pm
Bookings on 0427 611 088. This class is great for preparing an early gift or to Fire, Flame and Flavour Cookery Class
Every day of the school holidays 11.00am -
4.00pm, lunch 12.00pm - 2.00pm and until use yourself. @ Little Hill Farm
Live music with band Tom Cats $30. Bookings on 9761 1490. Sunday 11.30am - 2.00pm
3.00pm on weekends
@ Nelson’s of Bridgetown Come to Little Hill Farm as part of the 2018
Fairy puzzles and fairy bread at little fairy tables! Bridgetown Historical Society Ghost
Saturday 6.00pm Winter Festival and enjoy a few hours with Adam
Call 9761 2204 for more information. Night Walk @ Old Goal
Information 9761 1641. and Antonio where they share the magic and
Mysterious Puzzle Quilt Friday romance of fire, flame and heat to create mouth-
Sunny Side Sprint @ The Blackwood Learn about the early settlers of this town, the watering dishes to excite the taste buds and
@ Sew Gentle Era
River near Sunnyside Oval old buildings and the ghosts. $5 per person, awaken the senses. This cooking class is about
Monday 10.00am - 4.00pm
Sunday 9.30am (practice on Saturday) children free, includes tea/coffee and biscuits. learning to build flavour, taste and aroma using
Who doesn’t love a puzzle or a mystery or
even quilting for that matter? Come along for Held by the Power Dinghy Racing Club - See Bookings - none needed, first 30 people will be a wood fire, pizza oven or barbeque and how
a class combining all three. Over two sessions, competitors in 3m racing boats take on a two in. Information 9761 1740. to bring outdoor techniques into your indoor
continuing on 9th July. stage dash on the mighty Blackwood River kitchen. As per usual, the class ends with a long
Further Information from Nick Uyen on table lunch where participants enjoy the fruits of
$40 per session. Information 9761 1490.
0457 054 582. their labour.
Live music with band Brave Hearts Places are strictly limited, so reserve your seat at
@ Nelson’s of Bridgetown the table by visiting littlehillfarm.com.au
Friday 6.00pm Price - $80.00 per person.
Information 9761 1641.
Bridgetown Historical Society Ghost
Night Walk @ Old Goal
Friday
Learn about the early settlers of this town, the
old buildings and the ghosts. $5 per person,
children free, includes tea/coffee and biscuits. Felt Christmas Decorations
Bookings - none needed, first 30 people will be Photographs this page: Victoria Baker Photography @ Sew Gentle Era
in. Information 9761 1740. Saturday 10.00am - 12.00pm
Let the kids feel the Christmas in July vibe
with this fun workshop sewing felted Christmas
decorations. $20. Information 9761 1490.
Christmas in Winter Feast in the Barn
@ Ford House
Saturday 6.00pm
A delicious 3 course meal with all the trimmings
catered for by Bridgetown Pottery Restaurant.
The barn will be decked out in its Christmas
wardrobe with every attention to detail. The
night will be memorable and lots of fun!
Ring to book at Ford House 9761 1816.
$95.00 per head. BYO.
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July 16th to 22nd July 23rd to 29th
Dream Pillow Workshop Mystery Craft Morning One Block Wonder Quilt
@ The Botanical Vault @ Bridgetown Family and @ Sew Gentle Era
Wednesday 5.00pm Community Centre Saturday 10.00am - 4.00pm
An open event where you will learn about the Tuesday Make a magical quilt using only ONE fabric.
herbs and essential oils that aid in our sleep, Special playgroup event with a mystery craft Continued 11th August.
for just $10 you will be able to make your morning. Come along for a surprise. Cost $50 per session. Telephone: 9761 1490
own dream pillow to take home with you for a Information 9761 2139.
peaceful night’s sleep. Making Compost with Ivan Nimmo
No boovkings required. Information 9788 7800. Christmas Stockings and Produce Market
@ Sew Gentle Era @ Ashbil Community Gardens
Friday 10.00am - 1.00pm Saturday
Make your own Christmas stockings and then Produce Market and workshop on Making
hang them by the fire for the warm Christmas Compost with Ivan Nimmo followed by our
feeling. AGM. All welcome. Free to members, $5 non-
Photograph: Victoria Baker Photography
Cost $30. Telephone 9761 1490. members. Further details on our Facebook page.
Sundowner for Words in the Valley,
Readers and Writers Festival
Games, Gizmos ‘n’ Grub @ Bridgetown Library
@ Bridgetown Pottery-Restaurant Friday 6.00pm
Saturday 11.00am Sundowner and author talk with Rachael Johns.
Do you remember when there was no telly? Bookings at Visitor Centre 9761 1740.
What about when ‘live’ entertainment meant
putting two bob in a juke box? Break out the Local live music @ The Cidery
backgammon, check out the checkers, triumph Friday 5.30pm - 7.30pm
with Trivial Pursuit... relax over a leisurely lunch. Cider, beer and light bar snacks available; no
Bookings preferred. Telephone 0427 611 088. bookings required and no cover charge. Christmas in Winter Feast in the Barn
Local live music in front of the fire www.thecidery.com.au or 9761 2204 for more
Enchanted Earth Workshop @ Ford House
@ The Cidery information.
@ TBC Saturday 6.00pm
Friday 5.30pm - 7.30pm
Sunday all day Live music with band Brave Hearts A delicious 3 course meal with all the trimmings
Cider, beer and light bar snacks available; no
Learn to make your own A5 book, dry flowers to @ Nelson’s of Bridgetown catered for Bridgetown Pottery Restaurant. The
bookings required and no cover charge. barn will be decked out in its Christmas wardrobe
store in your book along with essential oils with Friday 6.00pm
www.thecidery.com.au or 9761 2204 for more with every attention to detail. The night will be
their benefits and making blends. Information 9761 1641.
information. memorable and lots of fun!
Bookings and inquiries through The Botanical
Moonlight Masquerade Ball Words in the Valley Readers Bookings essential: 9761 1816.
Vault 9788 7800.
@ Bridgetown Town Hall and Writers Festival $95.00 per head BYO
Saturday 8.00pm
@ Bridgetown Library
Saturday
Lunatics Party
The Social Dance Group Inc. presents the @ Nelson’s of Bridgetown
Moonlight Masquerade Ball with the theme of Workshop: ‘Writing the Ensemble Cast - working
with multiple points-of-view’ with Rachael Johns. Saturday
Magic, Mystery and Mayhem. Colour theme is
Children’s puppet and book session with Leanne Come and experience all the magic, mystery
Purple, Black and Silver.
White of Wild Eyed Press (free event). and mayhem of our full moon party! Contact
Bring a plate of supper to share. Tea and Coffee Nelson’s for details: 9761 1641.
available all evening. Publisher Talk with Leanne White of Wild Eyed
Wear a masquerade mask and come along for a Press. Blackwood Poetry Prize @ The Cidery
fun filled night of great music, laughter, mystery Author pitches with Wild Eyed Press. Sunday
and mayhem in the moonlight. All funds raised Workshop: ‘Memoir Magic - Discover Yourself in Blackwood Poetry Prize; open mic and live
support the Royal Flying Doctor Service. Memories’ with Sarah Evans. music. Bookings for lunch essential through the
Cost $20, tickets available at the door. Bookings at Visitor Centre 9761 1740. Cidery on 9761 2204
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July 30th to August 5th - Focus on Greenbushes August 6th to 12th - The Best of the Blackwood
Join us for a weekend of family fun and Time Out For Hair - 9764 3563 The nights get crisp and clear, but the days Wasted - The Story of Food Waste
entertainment including: Saturday are warmer - this is the Noongar Djilba @ Ashbil Community Gardens
Massage, $50hr, Aromatherapy or Aroma Touch. season, also known as the Conception Saturday 10.00am
Community Garden Morning Tea Season... a wonderful time to celebrate all that
including Crop Swap Screening of ‘Wasted - the Story of Food Waste’.
Maria Sole Animal Communicator/ is beautiful in the Blackwood.
Saturday 9.30am - 11.30am Therapist Morning tea provided.
Free Event
Quilted Table Runner workshop Free to members, non-members by donation.
Saturday and Sunday
@ Sew Gentle Era Information 0432 105 754.
Discovery Centre Celebrating Clear energy block and emotions of your loved
Monday 9.30am - 12.30pm
20 Years of Operation pet. Can work with photos or videos. Murder Mystery Night
Make a delightful quilted table runner that will
Saturday and Sunday 10.00am - 2.00pm Information display @ RSL Hall. Available for @ Nelson’s of Bridgetown
be the envy of every guest you have over.
consultation in the home or at venue. Saturday
Cost $30. Telephone: 9761 1490
Wattle Walk
Cabaret with the band Retrosonic A themed evening consisting of a murder mystery
Sunday 10.00am - 12.00pm Local live music in front of the fire played out by guests over a four-course dinner
Saturday
Meet at the Greenbushes Discovery Centre in @ The Cidery including a wine tasting to begin the evening.
Blackwood Road. Greenbushes District Hall @ 7.30pm.
Friday 5.30pm - 7.30pm Tickets available from Nelsons of Bridgetown
Free entry to Discovery Centre for walkers. Music for all styles of dance - old time,
Cider, beer and light bar snacks available; no 9761 1641.
rock’n’roll, swing, line dance; or easy listening.
bookings required and no cover charge. Costumes available to hire from the Bridgetown
Maranup Ford Laser Mayhem Floor show - 9 times WA State Champion George
www.thecidery.com.au or 9761 2204 for more Repertory Club. Further information available on
0475 228 112 Letchford partnered by Emily Montgomery
information. purchase of ticket.
Saturday and Sunday 12.00pm - 4.00pm dancing Modern Ballroom and New Vogue.
Annual Charity Weekend - Gold Coin donation Table bookings 9764 3418. Local Producers Street Food Trail Banquet on a Bridge -
Get outside, get dirty and have fun! Laser @ Main Street Long Table Lunch
Meals and refreshments available in
Mayhem is a non-projectile laser combat game. Saturday 9.00am - 2.00pm Sunday
town over the weekend
Suitable for ages 4-84. Games held on half hour. Wander the main street of Bridgetown and A sell out event every year - a fabulously catered,
Exchange Hotel - 9764 3509
Maranup Ford offers year round camping and delight your taste buds, not only with our licenced, long table lunch on a bridge. This is
Caravan Park, self-contained accommodation. Dine in, take away and Sunday roast. amazing cafes but also with this taste test event an adult’s only event, with limited numbers.
5.30pm - 7.30pm. with local producers and their fabulous products. Bookings open on 1st June via Visitor Centre
Greenbushes Art Trail Exhibition - Greenbushes Roadhouse - 9764 3530 Enjoy the ‘shop local’ experience. 9761 1470.
Energy and You. Friday night Fish ’n Chips till 8pm.
Fun, Frivolity and Feeling!
Shamrock Hotel - 9764 3512
Opening night Friday from 6.00pm - 8.00pm
Open Friday - Sunday 11.00am till late. Lunch
@ RSL Hall
12.00pm - 2.00pm. Dinner 6.00pm - 8.30pm.
Exhibition open all weekend.
Tasty Edibles - 9764 3361
Life dance workshop, Yoga workshop, Plant
energy music workshop, Laughter workshop and Friday night - Pizza night 6.00pm - 9.00pm
Drumming circle - all Workshop details to be Saturday night - Mystic Pizza night 5.30pm -
advised. 8.30pm. Make your own pizza and let Carol Photograph: Victoria Baker Photography
Nelson amaze you with her reading of your life.
Watercolour Workshop with Limited numbers bookings essential -
Alicia Rogerson - 9764 3361. $30 head
Community Resource Centre Sunday open 10.00am - 3.00pm
Saturday 10.00am - 1.00pm For details and booking information go to our
For bookings and details contact the website www.greenbushes.com.au events page.
Greenbushes CRC on 9764 3575
And in Bridgetown
Saturday 5.00pm
Music for your spirit and curry for your soul with
Toby Beard and Friends at Bridgetown Pottery
Restaurant. Tickets 0427 611 088.
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August 13th to 19th The
Pot Holders, Mitts and Bowls Fire, Flame and Flavour Cookery Class
@ Sew Gentle Era @ Little Hill Farm
Monday 9.30am - 12.30am Saturday 11.30am - 2.00pm
Cost $30. Information 9761 1490. Come to Little Hill Farm as part of the 2018 Verandah residencies
2018
Winter Festival and enjoy a few hours with Adam
Local live music in front of the fire and Antonio where they share the magic and
@ The Cidery romance of fire, flame and heat to create mouth-
Friday 5.30pm - 7.30pm watering dishes to excite the taste buds and
Cider, beer and light bar snacks available; no awaken the senses. This cooking class is about July 16 - 31 August 2018
Bronwen Newbury 30 Jul - 17 Aug Robyn Varpins 16 Jul - 3 Aug
bookings required and no cover charge. learning to build flavour, taste and aroma using
www.thecidery.com.au or 9761 2204 for more a wood fire, pizza oven or barbeque and how
to bring outdoor techniques into your indoor As part of the Bridgetown in the Winter Festival, well-known Western Australian artists will be in
information.
kitchen. As per usual, the class ends with a long residence at Donnelly River Village … Claire Bailey, Peter Barker, Ben Crappsley, Bronwen Newbury,
Live music with band Brave Hearts table lunch where participants enjoy the fruits of Robyn Varpins and Ben Sherar will each stay in one of the cottages at the Donnelly River Village, working
@ Nelson’s of Bridgetown their labour. in this unique karri forest setting. Visit the village this July-August on Saturdays from 4pm and meet
Friday 6.00pm Places are strictly limited, so reserve your seat at the artists, see some of the works they’ve produced and hear about their time at Donnelly River Village.
Information 9761 1641. the table by visiting littlehillfarm.com.au
Price - $80.00 per person.
Coralie Cockram Exhibition of work
@ Bridgetown Pottery Restaurant Winter Degustation Dinner
Friday 6.00pm @ Emporium Bistro
Like many farming families in the 1970’s, Saturday Evening
Coralie’s children began leaving home. Mothers, Award winning restaurant.
including Coralie, turned to painting and the arts Bookings essential for this 5-course dinner, sure
to fill the void. This collection is testament to a to thrill your tastebuds.
new passion that consumed her during the years $70 per person. Information 9761 2018.
that followed. Information 0427 611 088.
A Night of Marron and Music
Meet and Greet
@ Nelson’s of Bridgetown
@ Ashbil Community Gardens
Saturday Evening
Saturday 10.00am
Enjoy a beautiful menu of marron direct from Claire Bailey 13 - 31 Aug Ben Crappsely 23 Jul - 10 Aug
Meet and Greet at the Community Garden with ‘Marron Valley Farm’ all whilst enjoying live
guided tour and morning tea. music by the fire. about the village
Telephone 0432 105 754. Bookings on 9761 1641. The heritage listed Donnelly River Village
is a former timber mill and township. In
its 1950s heyday, the village consisted of
a steam-driven timber mill, 35 workers
cottages, the Mill Club, boarding house,
general store, butcher shop, first-aid post,
school, sports oval and swimming dam. The
mill closed in 1978 and the village now offers
accommodation in the renovated cottages
that once housed the timber workers families.
come and see
Take a drive to Donnelly River Village from
4pm any Saturday afternoon between 21
July and 25 August 2018 and meet the artist
and hear them talk about their work and
art practice. For updates, information, and
images of works in progress please visit
Peter Barker 6 - 24 Aug thedonnellyverandahresidencies.com Ben Sherar 6 - 24 Aug
For accommodation bookings phone 08 9772 1244 or contact@donnellyriver.com.au | www.donnellyriver.com.au
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August 20th to 26th August 27th to September 2nd
Apron Workshop @ Sew Gentle Era Winter Craft Fair Wine Carrier Cooler Workshop Diffusing Essential Oils
Monday 9.30am - 12.30pm @ Bridgetown Town Hall @ Sew Gentle Era @ The Botanical Vault
Didn’t you always want to choose your own Saturday 9.00am - 3.00pm Monday 9.30am - 12.30pm Saturday 1.00pm
apron print? Now you can. An annual fundraiser for Kearnan College P&F. Make your own wine carrier, we know you’ll The How, What and Why to diffusing essential
Cost $30. Browse the many stalls and get your Christmas need it for Spring. oils. No Booking required, open event.
Telephone: 9761 1490. shopping done early! Cost $30. Information 9761 1490. Diffusing kits available from $25.
So much talent in one venue for one day only! Information 9788 7800.
Local live music in front of the fire Winter Picnic @ Bridgetown Family
Find them on Facebook ‘Winter Craft Fair
@ The Cidery Bridgetown 2018’ or phone 0428 682 722.
and Community Centre Yoga Event
Friday 5.30pm - 7.30pm Tuesday @ Bridgetown Pottery Restaurant
Cider, beer and light bar snacks available; no Essential Oils for the Chakras Special Playgroup for families and teddies, with Saturday
bookings required and no cover charge. @ The Botanical Vault the kids cooking and sharing food. Practises for the Soul and Food for the Spirit
www.thecidery.com.au or 9761 2204 for more Sunday 1.00pm Information 9761 2139. starting with Tai Chi at 8.00am, followed by a
information. Learn about your chakras, their alignment and variety of yoga sessions and Qi Gong.
healing. Learn how essential oils have been used
Local live music in front of the fire
Information Suzie 0413 822 870.
Celebrating Citrus and Produce for years in restoring the balance of the chakras. @ The Cidery
Market @ Ashbil Community Gardens No Bookings required, open event. Friday 5.30pm - 7.30pm
Saturday Chakra kits available from $45. Cider, beer and light bar snacks available; no
Produce Market and workshop on ‘Celebrating Information 9788 7800. bookings required and no cover charge.
Citrus’ with various presenters. www.thecidery.com.au or 9761 2204 for more
Morning tea included. information.
Free to members, $5 non-members. Further A Bridge - A Town - A Tale
details on our Facebook page or 0432 105 754.
@ Bridgetown Repertory Theatre
Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Club directors and musical director Jeff Sheahan.
A fun musical based on Bridgetown history, and
in particular, the creative Bridgetown local, Pop
Henderson, and the characters he brought to life
through theatre. Bridgetown stories dramatized
on a musical stage to celebrate 150 years of life in
beautiful Bridgetown.
Tickets from the Visitor Centre 9761 1740.
Bonfire Night
@ Bridgetown
Agricultural
Showgrounds
5.00pm
Weather permitting, we will
burn the snowman, toast some
marshmallows, have a jam
session around the fire and
farewell the winter! Keep an
eye on our Bridgetown in the
Winter Festival Facebook page
for updates.
Photograph: Rita Kemp
Page 17 For bookings call the visitor centre on 9761 1740 www.bridgetowninthewinter.com.au Page 18Bridgetown Sunday Markets
June 3rd and 17th, July 1st, 15th and 29th and August 12th and 26th
Every fortnight (dates above) people gather in the Blackwood Valley River Park from early in the morning
for the Bridgetown Sunday Markets. Here you will find local fruit and veg, crafts and trinkets, food and
fun! Centred around the children’s playground, this is the place to meet the locals, chat to friends, stock
up for the week and perhaps find a treasure! Information from the Visitor Centre 9761 1740.
Photograph: Victoria Baker Photography
To do list:
For further enquiries please call the Visitor Centre on 9761 1740
or visit our website www.bridgetowninthewinter.com.au
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