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Low Impact Living Session 5: The Future of Solar Housing by Peter Little

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Thursday 4th October, 6 – 7:30pm at the Margaret River Library

Peter Little will be presenting a personal perspective on solar housing based on his 50 years experience, researching, designing and constructing solar projects throughout Western Australia’s climatic zones. He has been involved in housing research for the WA building industry, State and Federal Governments, joint research for the Solar Energy Research Institute of Western Australia and the State Energy Development Office. His associated works are recorded in the official history of Solar Energy in Australia. His family certified organic farming enterprise in Karridale was the recipient of 2004 Western Australian Environment award and a 2005 Banksia award—Australia’s highest environmental award. His talk will be broken into three parts:

Section one: The contexts for solar housing including the environment, housing , product innovation and technology.

Section two: What we can learn from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s.

Section three: Case studies from the 1970’s, 1980’s and the 2000’s

RSVP through Eventbrite on this LINK.

Light refreshments provided after the talk. All welcome!

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/low-impact-living-session-5-the-future-of-solar-housing-tickets-50672307235

 

 

Be Connected Seniors: Tablets for Beginners program

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Five local senior citizens recently completed a short course at the Margaret River Library, learning how to use tablets to access the internet and be connected. The course was supported by a Federal Government grant via the Be Connected program.

Each participant was lent a tablet to take home for a month, so they could get hands-on and work towards becoming comfortable with the technology.

They attended a couple of group learning sessions to get started, and to assist with trouble-shooting in the early stages, with individual support offered at the end of the course.

‘The attendees all demonstrated real persistence and courage in learning how to use this technology for the first time,’ said Jodie Porter, Shire’s Library Technician. ‘Plus they were willing to have a laugh while doing so, which made the sessions enjoyable for everyone.’

Pictured are participants Ian Newton and Diana Newton-Jones, with the tablets loaned to them for the duration of the program.

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Low Impact Living Session 4: An Introduction to Beekeeping

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Tuesday 4th September, 6 – 7:30pm

An introduction to beekeeping will allow you to familiarise yourself with the craft and practice of beekeeping. Presenter Luke Fulton, will explain:

  • Getting set up
  • Keeping it lawful
  • How to harvest your honey

There will also be plenty of time for questions and tasting. This is a free event at the easily accessible Margaret River Library. Please RSVP to Eventbrite through this LINK. All welcome!

Upcoming program – teaching Seniors the basics of tablets

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In September, the Margaret River Library (in partnership with Be Connected) will launch a program that offers assistance to Seniors who would like to learn the basics of using a tablet to access the internet.

The program will be aimed at anybody who:

– Is over 50 years old

– Wants to learn the very basics

– Would like to borrow a tablet to take home for the duration of the program

– Is a member of the library, or eligible to join and borrow

We are looking for expressions of interest now, so that we can tailor the program accordingly.

If you (or somebody you know) would benefit from this program, please contact Jodie Porter on 9780 5606 or email jporter@amrshire.wa.gov.au

Places will be limited and bookings essential. The Margaret River Library is an inclusive and accessible venue.

 

Noongar Boodjar Language Lessons start on 30th August

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The Noongar Boodjar Language Centre is running Noongar language lessons at the Margaret River Library commencing on Thursday 30th August.

The language lessons go for 2 hours, each Thursday for 5 weeks. Due to popular demand there are 2 sessions to choose from, afternoon or evening.

2 – 4pm Session 1
5:30 – 7:30pm Session 2

Contact the library to reserve your place. The Noongar Boodjar Language centre will invoice participants directly and the cost is $150 per person.
The Library hosted Charmaine Councillor from the Noongar Boodjar Language Cultural Aboriginal Corporation in April this year. She talked about the Master and Apprentice model which is a language revival program designed in the USA to revive and sustain languages. The lessons use this method to revive the Noongar Language and its many dialects across the South West of WA. The language lessons are designed to be fun and leave you with a conversational language skill to build on.

Dates of the lessons are: August 30th, September 6th, September 13th, September 20th, September 27th. RSVP to Ph: 9780 5600 or email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au

The Margaret River Library is an easily accessible venue.

 

Speed date an architect. The new way to learn sustainable design.

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Those wanting to make their homes more environmentally-friendly have the chance to meet a number of architects at a free ‘speed-dating’ session.  In a 10 minute ‘date’ with at least two designers of participant’s choice, you can ask questions about sustainable design, get feedback on prospective plans, or seek inspiration for a future project with no obligation to see the designer again.
Prospective speed-daters can check out the architects available and book in their time slots at https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/lowimpact-living-session-1-speed-date-an-architecttickets-45737851144
Date: Thursday 7 June 2018
Time: 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Location: Margaret River Library.  This is a free event but bookings are essential

 

Poetry fun for the soul: a workshop with Sarah Evans

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Saturday 24th March, 1 – 3pm

Margaret River Library – Free event with afternoon tea provided

If you are inspired to learn how to write your own poetry or would like to hone your poetry skills in an informal setting then this workshop is for you. Sarah Evans is an experienced teacher and caters to all ages. Sarah teaches creative writing and poetry, is a successfully published author and coordinates the Bridgetown Writers Festival in her spare time!

Please RSVP before the day for catering purposes to amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or phone: 9780 5600

Expressions of interest in attending this type of workshop at another time or day of the week are welcome for future planning of library events.

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Contact the Libraries

Margaret River Library

Fearn Avenue, Margaret River WA 6285
Phone: (08) 9780 5600
Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au

Augusta Library

Allnutt Terrace, Augusta WA 6290
Phone: (08) 9780 5670
Email: auglib@amrshire.wa.gov.au