Congratulations to the 22 groups who picked olives this year – a record 1470 kilos were picked . . . . amounting in 176 litres of oil!

 

Some nice wintery activities coming up in June – from story telling to kindness rocks, book exchanges to baking lessons, plus the annual winter solstice bonfire and a clothes swap. Read below for more info and text the coordinator to RSVP

 

Story Telling Night with Tim

May 9th 6.30pm at Ecoburbia

There is sure to be lots of laughs and maybe a few tears as we share real stories from our lives Come along to this night whether you have a story to tell, or you just like listening to true life stories. Bring some snacks to share and whatever you’d like to drink (we have teas etc) RSVP to Shani on 0417 941 991

Kindness Rock Painting with Shani

May 24th Drop in 3-5pm at Ecoburbia

Drop in to Ecoburbia anytime between 3- 5pm and make a “kindness rock”. You will have fun decorating a rock and then deciding where you might like to hide it or who you would like to gift it to. All materials provided. This one is for all ages. RSVP to Shani 0417 941 991

 

Monthly Pub Dinner

Jun 5th 2026  The Local or other local pub       

Whitney taking RSVPS Text her on 0416 512 298

Meet on the corner of Beard and Hale at 5.45pm  to walk down together

 

Date with a Book with Helen B

Sat June 13th 2pm 3 Delamere Lane

Bring a fabulous find on the shelves at the Op Shop or a favourite from your own library, but firstly wrap it in brown paper, or something colourful, decorate and mark with a few words too giving a hint of the title.  The treasures will be revealed individually and we will be asked to give a short explanation on why we have chosen to share this with other bookworms. Bring a book and go home with another … google Blind Date With a Book for more ideas. RSVP    Helen – 0448 511 475 Limited to 10  

         

A Basic Baking Lesson with Belinda and Eve

Sat June 20th Moran Street

Come and learn more about baking from past winners of the Great WBB Bake Off. You will go away with lots of secrets – especially how to make the perfect shortbread and nail pastry that is sure to impress your family.

 

Winter Solstice Bonfire with Kate, Kelly, Amelia and Darcy

Sun June 21s 5pm at the end of Milbourne Street       

Come and gather and the Milbourne Street culdesac for our annual Winter Solstice Bonfire. Please bring your own meal to cook on the fire (not shared this year) and s’mores for dessert. Tim and Shani will have some jaffle irons there if you want to use them.

Bring your own camp chair. Campfire musicians are most welcome   

 

The Great Clothes Swap with Michaela

Sat June 27th 6.30pm Delamere Lane      

Have you ever been to a clothes swap? It's great fun. First go through your wardrobe and pull out all those things that don't fit, you never wear or you just don't like any more. Put them all in a box and bring it along. We put all the clothes out on big tables and you get to sort through and see if there is anything you like - like a huge 50% off sale but no money needed! Bring your drinks and some snacks to share RSVP by text to Michaela 0410707060

         

PLAN FOR THE REST OF 2026 – Please note these dates are subject to change as the year progresses. Thanks to the over 20 people who are involved in organising events. There is always room for more activities if you have an idea.

 

July 3 Pub Dinner

July 10th Rhyme in the Room with Helen G

July 18th Soup and Something Night with Valmai

July 23rd Meditation with Carmel

 

Aug 2nd Pasta Making workshop with Ant

Aug 7th Pub Dinner

Aug 15th Harvest Dinner with Mandy

Aug 21st Felting with Louisa

Aug 29th Play On Your Porch Day with Tim

 

Sep 4th Pub Dinner

Sep 13th Weeding at Salentina Ridge with Shani

Sep 26th Games Night with Tim

 

Oct 2 Pub Dinner

Oct 24th Gluten and Dairy free cooking with Karina

Oct 31st Halloween with Mandy and Alice

 

Nov 6th Pub Dinner

Nov 8th Bake off with Belinda

Nov 14th Progressive Dinner with Ant, Mandy and Michaela

Nov 22 Sustainable Gift Giving with Shani

Dec 4th Pub Dinner

Dec 13th Christmas Dinner and Carols with Shani

 

ONGOING

West Beacy Bunch Writing Group – every second Wednesday

 

DATES STILL TO BE SET

Passata making with Shani and Ant – when tomatoes are cheap

Bike Budz (Shani organises(

T Shirt Printing – maybe Jan?

First Aide Course – later in the year

Wine and Art Night with Anne – winter

Cycling Group with Alan

Planting Day for Milbourne Street with Shani and ?? winter

Menopause Meet Up with Shani – when she feels like it

Fire Talk with Jackson – sometime in October

Olive Pickling with Kristy – sometime in March

 

ONGOING PROJECTS

Resource directory – Shani and Whitney

Bench at the end of Moran and Livingstone – Anea and Fiona

Pizza Oven Project – Tim and Kelly

Milbourne Street Path – Shani

 

GOOD IDEAS THAT NEED COORDINATORS

Grafting lesson

Basic Baking – how to

West Beacy Bunch Cook Book

Sauerkraut Pickling workshop

 

 

 

 

OTHER THINGS HAPPENING IN OUR COMMUNITY

The Honey Bunch Bunchers and Friends’ Social Choir

Every second Thursday night 6pm – 7.30pm

We have a choir – and your friends and family can come along! We are led by Robert Graham (from the WBB Christmas Carols) Come along even if you feel you can’t sing – everyone is welcome. Call Shani on 0417 941 991 for more details.

 

And in exciting news we have a Justice of the Peace (JP) in the neighbourhood – call Rob Guthrie 0402263359

 

 

WEBSITE Did you know that we have a website. Check it out! https://www.westbeacybunch.com/

 

 

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