A long way from Devon
‘A long way from Devon’ is a dramatic performance by Hugh Carder. Join us as he explores the journey of Thomas Buckingham and his family, as pioneers arriving in this harsh new land.
Hear the challenges and hardships experienced by the Buckinghams in the early Roleystone and Kelmscott community, as they rolled up their sleeves and with hard work carved out a new life in this lonely and inhospitable country. They paved the way for our modern community of today.
Wednesday 7 May
7 – 8.30pm
St Mary’s in the Valley Anglican Church
6 River Road, Kelmscott
Light refreshments will be provided. Booking is essential, call 9399 0125.
Kelmscott ‘The town that never was’
Kelmscott was declared a township on 6 July 1830. Why was it slow to thrive? Come and listen to what historians Jennie and Bevan Carter have to say.
Wednesday 7 May
4.30 – 5.30pm
St Mary’s in the Valley Anglican Church
6 River Road, Kelmscott
Light refreshments will be provided. Booking is essential, call 9399 0125.
Writing and publishing: How to do it yourself!
Lizzie Midgley wrote the children’s book My Secret Dinosaur, commissioned an illustrator and had it self-published.
Come and hear about Lizzie’s adventures as she went through the experience of writing and publishing her own book.
Thinking of publishing yourself? Or just curious? Here’s your chance to ask questions of someone who’s ‘been there, done that!’
Wednesday 14 May
7 – 8pm
Armadale Library
Light refreshments will be provided. Booking is essential, call 9399 0125.
The Boer War, First World War and Scouting
Join us as Birtwistle Local Studies Library presents a talk on ‘The Boer War, First World War and Scouting’. What do they have in common?
Doug Ayre will shine a light on scouting with a focus on Kelmscott’s Gilwell Scoutmasters’ Training Camp.
Wednesday 21 May
6 – 7pm
Armadale Library
Light refreshments will be provided. Bookings are essential. Please call 9399 0125.
National Simultaneous Storytime
Come and join the fun of a special Storytime as Rita and Jenny, City of Armadale Librarians, read Too Many Elephants in the House. The book, written by Ursula Dubosarsky, illustrated by Andrew Joyner, will be read at the same time in schools, libraries and book stores all over Australia.
Wednesday 21 May
11 – 11.30am
Seville Grove Library
Bookings are essential. Please phone 9399 0800.
Better Beginnings Parent Workshop – Baby Yoga and Relaxation
Learn some techniques to settle and bond with your baby. Also find out about other natural therapies. This session is suited to parents of children aged from birth to 18 months. Presented by Brenda Roberts, Yoga teacher and naturopath.
Friday 30 May
10 – 11.30am
Armadale Library
Bookings are essential. Please phone 9399 0125.
