QEII catering for people from all walks of life

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Mayor Shane Van Styn with members of the QEII Art Class.

The Queen Elizabeth II Seniors and Community Centre is breaking the mold with their popular inter-generational art class, catering for people from all walks of life.

Every week, beautiful masterpieces are created from people of all ages and from a wide range of backgrounds.

Local artist Jim Evans runs the class and is inspired by the diversity of his class members.

“The youngest person I’ve had in the class was seven years old and the oldest was 104,” he said.

“I have people come in here from all facets of life including seniors, high school students and people with disabilities.

“I have beginners in here and people that have always wanted to learn to paint through to advanced artists so it’s wonderful to see such a wide range skill set in the class and we see some amazing work produced.”

City of Greater Geraldton Mayor Shane Van Styn said the aim of the QEII Centre was to promote inclusivity and that’s exactly what the art class encourages.

“It’s great to see such a diverse range of people attending the art class and all of the other programs that the centre holds,” he said.

“There is a stereotype around a lot of the classes that they are only open to seniors but this isn’t the case. We encourage people of all ages to see how they can benefit from the QEII Centre.”

Owned and operated by the City, the QEII Centre offers over 30 programs with everything from indoor bowls, computer lessons, ukulele classes and dance lessons.

For a full run down on all the events visit the City website or call the QEII Centre on 9956 6636.

Geraldton Mount Magnet Road Closure

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The City advises the Geraldton Mount Magnet Road (Southern Transport Corridor) will be temporarily closed between the North West Coastal Highway and Goulds Road on 27 and 28 January 2016 to enable the safe lifting of the Abraham Street bridge segments over the road.

The road will be fully closed to all vehicular traffic from both directions on Wednesday 27 January from 0.00hrs till 23.59hrs on Thursday 28 January.

A detour will be in place at Utakarra Road to ensure motorists have continued access to the Meru Waste Disposal Facility and the Southern Transport Corridor east of Edward Road.

Traffic management will be in place during the hours of the road closure. Motorists and pedestrians are advised to exercise caution and obey all warning signs and direction from authorised City personnel and contractors.

For more information on the road closure or detour please contact the City’s Project Manager, Moneer Fates, at 9956 6600.

The City regrets any inconvenience and will endeavour to keep disruptions to a minimum.

Go Back to School with Total Uniforms

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Hey Mums! Oh and Dads! Looking for an easy way to get your kids back to school? Total Uniforms has got your kids covered – uniforms, bags and backpacks, school and sports shoes, and even socks and hair ties, yep just about everything you need. So make it easy and head into Total Uniforms.

Finished school? No problem Total Uniforms have a massive range of work wear and they always have great deals on work boots. So there is something for everyone.

Total Uniforms, on the Highway, they make it so easy

Head in or call 9965 3101 to take advantage of their awesome range

 

10% off at Glamorous Nails

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Ladies, do you need some me time? Want to get pampered? And save money?

Well come in to Glamorous Nails between 21st – 25th January and get 10% OFF any of their acrylic, gel and shellac nail sets, manicure, pedicures, waxing or tinting treatments.

Glamourous Nails is a newly opened Nail Salon at the Northgate Shopping Centre, offering a great service with experienced nail technicians and beauticians. 

You can book your appointment today by calling 9921 1908 or drop in and see them at Shop 25 Northgate Shopping Centre, outside on the south entrance where Medicare used to be. 

We are open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 8am to 6pm,Thursday 8am to 9pm and Saturday 8am to 5pm. Closed Public Holidays

*Closed Australia Day Tuesday 26th January

 

Films on the Foreshore

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Films on the Foreshore is back for another week! As part of the City’s School Holiday Program, Fantastic Mr Fox will be playing this week at7:30pm.

There will be entertainment for the kids from 6:30pm. Due to weather conditions last week, the film 17 Again will be re-scheduled for a later date.

Please be advised that event will only go ahead if weather permits and any changes will be posted on the CGG Facebook page.

Amazing tale of customers helping find stolen boat

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On Thursday evening a 4.5 metre boat and trailer worth $32,500 was stolen from Midwest Marine. The offenders had cut the fence to gain access to the boat yard. 

The following day a customer of Midwest Marine came in to pay his bill, and learned of the stolen boat. 

Later, that same man was sharing the story of the stolen boat with his brother, a keen fisherman.  

The boat was quite unique, and stood out to the brother of the customer. It sounded a lot like a boat he had seen on the side of the road earlier in the day.

Being a keen fisherman he stopped to check out an interesting looking boat on the side of the road, only to learn that the people towing the boat had broken down. Being the kind Mid West local he was, he assisted them in towing the boat to their residence in Northampton.  

It was only when he was talking with his brother later that afternoon that he realised he had in fact assisted the thieves. 

They got in touch with Midwest Marine, who jumped on Google Earth and located the house, then sent the cops around.

The boat was recovered, though it had been stripped already. 

Kit, from Midwest Marine, told us that the boat was definitely targeted, as it was quite unique.  

 

 

 

New Year – New You with Skin – A Universal Approach

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NEW YEAR - NEW YOU...

Isn't it time you started looking after the beautiful WOMAN that you are???

At Skin – A Universal Approach, we offer SOOO many specialized treatments - 

From Vanquishing the few extra centimetres that appeared on your tummy from Christmas, to

  • IPL rejuvenation
  • Permanent hair reduction
  • Lunch time face lifts
  • Injectables
  • Peels
  • Masks
  • Eyebrow styling
  • Tinting
  • And so much MORE!!!

For all your skin concerns – medical and cosmetic - give the team at Skin – A Universal Approach a call today and see what SPECIAL DEALS we have to offer you!!! 

Call 99654737 TODAY and get excited for a new you this new year.

 

Do you recognise this person? Call Geraldton Police

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The folks at Adams Store would like to know if you recognise this person. 
If you recognise this person please contact Geraldton Police on 9923 4555. 

Adams Store

The folks at Adams Store would like to know if you recognise this person. If you recognise this person please contact Geraldton Police on 9923 4555.

Posted by Everything Geraldton on Thursday, January 14, 2016

Thunderstorm Alert for Mid West

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The following alert has been issued by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES).

Continue to take action with thunderstorms coming in parts of the Midwest Gascoyne

Thursday 14 January 2016 - 5:58 PM

*The warning area for this storm has been reduced in size. 

If you live in an area bounded by Dongara to Mount Magnet to Meekatharra to Three Rivers to Mount Augustus to Overlander Roadhouse to Kalbarri to Dongara you should continue to take action and stay safe with more thunderstorms to come. 

This does not include Geraldton, Northampton, Kalbarri and Meekatharra. This weather is not unusual for this time of year, but could damage homes and make travel dangerous. 
WHAT TO DO: 
• If outside find safe shelter away from trees, powerlines, storm water drains and streams.
• Close your curtains and blinds, and stay inside away from windows. 
• Unplug electrical appliances and avoid using landline telephones if there is lightning. 
• If there is flooding, create your own sandbags by using pillow cases filled with sand and place them around doorways to protect your home. 
IF DRIVING:
• Do not drive into water of unknown depth and current. 
• Slow down, turn your lights on and keep a safe distance from other drivers. 
• Be alert and watch for hazards on the road such as fallen powerlines and loose debris. 
• If it is raining heavily and you cannot see, pull over and park with your hazard lights on until the rain clears. 
• Take care in areas that have been flooded and be careful driving on gravel roads as surfaces will be slippery and muddy, and vehicles could become bogged. 
Take care in western parts of the Midwest Gascoyne
The severe weather warning for the area west of Overlander Roadhouse to Kalbarri and coastal parts between Kalbarri and Dongara has been cancelled, but people in these areas should take care when going outside and assessing damage. 

WHAT TO DO: 
DFES has these tips to help you and your family stay safe once the storm has passed: 

• Keep away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways. 
• Be careful of fallen trees, damaged buildings and debris. 
• Keep clear of fallen powerlines, they are dangerous and should always be treated as live. 
• Assess your home, car and property for damage.
• Check to see if your neighbour needs help.
• If damage has occurred take photos and contact your insurance company to organise permanent repairs.
• If your home has significant damage, like a badly damaged roof or flooding, call the SES on 132 500. 
People are being urged to do what they can to help themselves, if it is safe to do so, before calling the SES for assistance.
WHAT EMERGENCY SERVICES ARE DOING:
Emergency services are currently monitoring the situation.
ROAD CLOSURES:
Road information may also be available by calling Main Roads WA on 138 138 or visiting www.mainroads.wa.gov.au
THUNDERSTORM DETAILS:
As at 4.27pm on Thursday 14 January 2016 the Bureau of Meteorology advises that there is a risk of severe thunderstorms this afternoon and continuing into the evening. At 4:00pm satellite imagery showed a line of possibly severe thunderstorms inland from the coast from north of Northampton to Overlander Roadhouse and moving slowly eastwards.
Storms may be accompanied by damaging winds, large hail, heavy rainfal which may lead to flash flooding. Storms could cause damage to homes and property.
The overall weather pattern is not unusual for this time of year but severe weather may occur in some parts of the warning area.

IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE:

• If your home has been badly damaged by a storm, call the SES on 132 500
• In a life threatening situation call 000

After a storm State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers make temporary repairs to homes that have been badly damaged, such as roofs that have been ripped off or large fallen trees on homes and cars. Please contact your insurance company to organise permanent.
KEEP UP TO DATE:
Visit www.dfes.wa.gov.au, call 13 DFES (13 3337), follow DFES on Twitter @dfes_wa or listen to news bulletins.
For the latest weather warnings visit www.bom.gov.au/wa/warnings or call 1300 659 213.The next update will be provided when the situation changes.

 

 

And the winner of the Best Christmas Lights is…

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Matt, Daneale and Zara Buckley of Kidz Retreat.

Kidz Retreat was very honoured to win the $500.00 from S & K Electrical. Their main reason for putting a light display up is for their daughter Zara, and were overwhelmed with the response from the community. 

Matt and Daneale have decided to add another $500 from their own pocket and donate this and their $500 winnings to a child friendly organisation. They and their staff will put together a list of possible organisations and will get the parents who use Kidz Retreat to vote on which one they think it should go towards.

Congratulations Kidz Retreat for a great Christmas Lights Display and well done on your wonderful gesture of passing on the winnings to a worthy organisation.

Midwest Fishing report by Tackleworld Geraldton

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OFF SHORE

With a good run of weather, it has allowed the boaties to get out to their favourite spots and you need not travel far to catch a feed, with good fish coming from close to town, with Bald chin groper Cod and coral trout all getting caught around the 5mile marks and Point Moore, if you’re after a feed of Dhu fish or Pink Snapper nor-west of town from 10-15mile

Spanish Mackerel have started to appear inside the 5mile buoy, along with Yellow Fin and Long Tail Tuna

Cobia have been caught in most locations from Geraldton to the islands  

HANIS WITH HIS PB DHU FISH AT 15KG NICE BUD

AINDAL WITH A CRACKIN COD TAKEN ON THE SQUIDGIE WHIP BAIT

HANIS JIGGING UP A NICE COBIA ON THE NEW ENTICE FLOP JIG

AS MAN WITH A NICE IN SHORE COD

JAZALI DOING HIS THING WITH A NICE DHUIE TAKEN ON A JIG

RIVERS

Greenough river has some nice size Whiting and Tailor caught around the mouth,  angler have been also getting a feed of prawn, Chapman river is also fish well with catch and release angler catching good size bream to 40cm on lure and plastics

KORIE WITH A COUPLE OF NICE BREAM

BEACHES

Taiolr Herring and Whiting can be found from Greenough, Tarcoola Point moore and Drummond Cove with Buller river being the best location,Cobia have been caught at South Gate and a big 150cm mollaway at drummonds which would weigh around 34kg.

Seasport Charters Kalbarri
Specialising in Jigging, Soft Plastics, Live Baiting & Game Fishing
Quality Shimano Rods & Reels
Tackle & Bait Provided
Long Description
0477901445
Email
seasportcharters@bigpond.com

FISH REPORT WRITTEN BY

CRAIG WISE

20 ANZAC TERRACE GERALDTON WA

08 99216822

The Croquetwest State Handicap Singles

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The Croquetwest State Handicap Singles were held in Geraldton on the 8th, 9th and 10th January 2016. A Geraldton Croquet Club player, Paul Christmass topped the list in the round robin draw of 17 games. Second place was held by Martin Clarke from Mandurah, a regular player in the state squad.

Martin Clarke, left above, won the competition, defeating Paul Christmass, pictured at right, in a best of three games playoff. Martin began his croquet playing career at Geraldton Croquet Club.

Visiting Players

l-r Owen Keane (East Fremantle), Ed Parravicini (Forrest Park), Torben Bek (Forrest Park), Martin Clarke (Mandurah), John Doepel (Forrest Park), and Dorothy Bull from York.

Rankings at completion of round robin series

The Geraldton Croquet Club thanks the many members who dressed courts, provided wonderful afternoon teas, set up the clubrooms for our dinners, prepared excellent meals, provided refereeing services and managed the competition. Well done all! You have done the club proud.

Martin Clarke playing a jump shot in the final against Paul Christmass.

Stolen vehicle

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Everything Geraldton just received this message from a community member:

"Hi, we have had a car stolen from home on thursday night. Can you please share the photo in hopes someone has seen it. Thank you"

If you can assist please call Geraldton Police on 99234555.  

Do you want to be the next star in Mid West Industry Road Safety Alliance new Road Safety Campaign?

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The Midwest Industry Road Safety Alliance is looking for new talents to star in our new and upcoming road safety campaign and personal stories about life on our roads.

Character — We are looking for:

• A grey nomad couple, in their golden years confident in front of the camera. Our grey nomad husband will have a simple speaking role of about 5 lines, and any comedic experience a plus! No car or caravan required.

All to be available in the last week of January in Geraldton — specific days flexible.

Stories - We are also seeking to obtain any personal stories about life on our roads regarding trucking and towing for our brochure.

Interested? Please drop us a private message on our FB Page
https://www.facebook.com/MWIRSA with your details including a contactable number and character you are interested in. 

If you are able to provide any personal stories, we would love to hear from you!
Please note these are unpaid roles – just a great opportunity to participate in a worthwhile campaign.

Letter to Geraldton community from Salvos following robbery

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To the people of the Geraldton community,

We are writing this letter to thank the community for the response to the break in at our Salvation Army facility just before Christmas. As many of you know, the Salvation Army Geraldton Corps experienced a break and enter on the 20th of December. When I arrived to check the alarm, I was confronted by a masked intruder wielding a crow bar who stole a large amount of the donated toys and food we were preparing to hand out at during the Christmas period to families in need around Geraldton. Aside from the theft, a significant amount of damage was done to our facility. The ongoing repairs have meant that the Salvation Army Geraldton Family Crisis centre has had to close until the damage is repaired. We apologise to the needy who would be looking to us for assistance in the coming weeks. We are working as hard as we can to get our facility up and running again so that we can be there for you in your time of need.

After the break in, the Geraldton Community rallied around us, with a constant stream of donations of food, toys and money coming in over the days following. It is due to these donations that we were able to maintain and indeed increase our assistance to needy families this Christmas.

We would like to thank all those who made donations, rang with offers of support and assistance, as well as the well-wishers who along with most members of the community voiced their sadness and disgust at this incident and those responsible. We would also like to thank particularly the following individuals and businesses who made significant contributions to our efforts, first amongst those being, Rigter’s IGA group for their $5000.00 donation.

They’re community spirit is wonderful and we are so grateful for their incredible support. We would also like to thank Mayor Shane Van Styn, MLCs Paul Brown and Darren West, Sun City Security, as well as all the members of the media who helped us publicise this incident. I would especially like to thank the team at Everything Geraldton who helped us get the word out almost straight away, and other members of the local media including Arthur Muhl at ABC Mid-West, Tasha Tania at GWN7 Regional, and the Geraldton Guardian newspaper. There are probably many more we have missed but to all those that brought donations in or those who made contact offering assistance and support, we are deeply appreciative of you and your efforts.

Our Christmas efforts this year were a success despite this incident. We were able to assist all those that presented for support at Christmas, and no child missed out this year. We are proud of the response from the Geraldton Community, and we pledge to continue, with the community’s ongoing support, to be there for those that are struggling in the Mid-West.

Blessings,

Lieutenants Jeff and Jacqui Milkins and the team at the Salvation Army Geraldton Corps

Clothing store trying to return shoes to rightful owner

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This was just sent in to Everything Geraldton.

"A lady purchased a pair of shoes today at 1.15 at Hazard Cothing in Stirlings.

At about 1.45 someone tried to return them for a refund. 

We kept the shoes and told them that they weren't the original shopper ..

They left. 

We called security .

Lucky  the staff member was on to it and kept the shoes .

On the left is the lady who purchased the shoes. 

On the right are the people who tried to return the shoes saying their uncle had brought them.

Just trying to get the goods back to the poor lady."

If you know the lady please let her know the shoes are there for her to be collected. If you have any other information please call Geraldton Police on 99234555.

ATC Midwest - 2016 Leadership Mastermind Series - FREE

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Following on from our successful LEADERSHIP SUMMIT in 2015 we are now launching the 2016 LEADERSHIP MASTERMIND SERIES for business owners and leaders to help smash the first quarter of 2016 and pursue excellence as a leader and within your organisation!

At ATC Midwest, we know if we don't help you grow your business, you won't need what we do. So we want you to get 2016 off to an amazing start. Excellence is what is need to take an organisation to another level. Since excellence is an attitude, not a skill and we know leadership is more about attitude, than skill so it is clear that our ATTITUDES (How we think) are key to thriving in 2016 and will separate us from others who are just struggling to survive. Click on the link for more information and to register. Getting your business off to a flying start in 2016 is easy as ATC!

NB: You must employ at least 2 people to qualify

REGISTER FOR FREE - https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/2016-leadership-mastermind-series-5-sessions-tickets-20411460227

January 20th 12:00pm - 2:00pm
YOU LEAD PEOPLE
• Human behaviour
• Organisational Behaviour
• Leaderships Job Description
• What People Want

 

February 3rd 12:00pm - 2:00pm
CULTURE EATS STRATEGY
• Why Does Your Business Exist?
• What Are Your Values?
• What Does the World Look Like

 


February 17th 12:00pm - 2:00pm
PERMISSION MARKETING
• Understanding Consumer Behaviour
• The WHY:HOW:WHAT Plan
• 3 Levels of Permission Marketing

 

March 2nd 12:00pm - 2:00pm
STRATEGIC HORIZONS
• 5 Year Strategy
• 3 Year Strategy
• 2016 Strategy

 

March 16th 12:00pm - 2:00pm
FLAWLESS EXECUTION
• 2016 Goals
• Goals Dictate Structure
• Accountability

 

Each Session can stand alone, but all flow by design. There will be actions to work on between sessions for those who want to implement what they learn immediately for maximum impact. 

As this is a mastermind group, there will be no competing businesses allowed as we expect all participants to be able to share ideas, concepts, actions, success, learning opportunities with each other freely.

For more details, please contact Dave Clare at ATC Midwest dave@atc-midwest.com.au