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WA Seniors Card Regional Road Show Visits Witchcliffe and Cowaramup

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Witchcliffe Druid’s Hall – Thursday 26th October, 1.30pm – 3pm

Cowaramup Duggan Pavillion – Friday 27th October, 10 – 11.30am

These sessions consists of a 20 minute information presentation followed by the chance to ask questions, register or get a new card if you need one. This service really helps WA Seniors Card members replace their worn, damaged or lost Seniors Cards on the spot. Guests hoping to replace their card should bring ID (Driver’s Licence or Centrelink Card).  Light refreshments provided.


The presentation covers information for new members:

  • Benefits of becoming a WA Seniors Card member including the range of State Government concessions and discounts from businesses across WA
  • Eligibility
  • How to apply

For current members:

  • How to access a range of State Government concessions and discounts
  • The Cost of Living Rebate
  • The latest Safety & Security Rebate announcement
  • The annual Discount Directory booklet (we will provide copies)
  • WA Seniors Card monthly competitions
  • How to replace your WA Seniors Card – if lost, stolen or damaged

Margaret River Library will also have information to hand out about the e-resources available such as e-books and e-audio books that are free with library membership.

RSVP for seating and catering purposes. Ph: 9780 5600 or email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au

An Artist Talk by Dolores Delia: “What We Consume, Consumes Us”

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Thursday 5th October, 6 – 7pm at the Margaret River Library

Dolores is displaying her artworks in the form of earthenware plates in the Cocoon Gallery for Emerging Artists. Come along and help us celebrate the launch of her exhibition and hear about her creative process. Her brief talk will touch on the theme she is addressing with this body of work and this is a great opportunity to meet the artist and learn about her unique style of working. Light refreshments will be provided.

All welcome to this free event. RSVP’s can be sent to Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Phone: 9780 5600

A brief excerpt from the artist bio on display in the Cocoon: “Plate…the vehicle that transports our food. The limit, the measure of the ephemeral pleasure of each meal. A symbol, the foundation of what we put into our bodies, what we eat, and sometimes eats us. What are we putting on our plates? What are we chewing, and ingesting. And by this I mean more than just food. Thinking about what I feed on…Thoughts, feelings, insecurities, body image, concepts…”

The exhibition continues to the end of October.

The Cocoon Gallery for Emerging Artists Welcomes Dolores Delia

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What we consume, consumes us: an exhibition by Dolores Delia

1st September to 31 October in the Cocoon Gallery for Emerging Artists at the Margaret River Library

Plate… The vehicle that transports our food. The limit, the measure of the ephemeral pleasure of each meal. A symbol, the foundation of what we put into our bodies, what we eat, and sometimes eats us. What are we putting on our plates? What are we chewing, and ingesting. And by this I mean more than just food. Thinking about what I feed on… thoughts, feelings, insecurities, body image, concepts…

Earthenware plates, with underglaze, underglaze pencils, silkscreen, glazes and decals.

Born and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina Dolores has nurtured herself and studied for several years in the vast and complex fine arts world. Exploring and experimenting with mixed-media, her work focuses on printmaking, photography, paint and ceramics. Working from her ceramics studio in Margaret River has enabled her to explore graphic work in clay. This constant experimental practice portrays nature and fate as masters of inspiration. Image, texture and poetry are combined in random.

These artworks are for sale through the artist and are on display until the end of October unless sold.

 

 

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Peter Burke in Conversation With Bill Bunbury

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Friday 15th September, 1pm – 2pm at the Margaret River Library

Join WA author Peter Burke as he talks with local historian Bill Bunbury about his latest book ‘The Silk Merchant’s Son’, which is inspired by the history of WA missions and New Norcia.

Peter Burke is a Perth doctor and writer of Western Australian historical fiction. He was born in East Fremantle and educated at Catholic schools, starting with St Benedict’s in Applecross, which perhaps left its mark on him after all. His first novel, The Drowning Dream, a pearling mystery set in Broome in the early twentieth century, was shortlisted for The Australian/Vogel’s Literary Award and WA Premier’s Book Awards.

Light refreshments provided and books will be available to purchase.

RSVP so we can save you a seat. Email : amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Ph: 9780 5600

Wastewater Management, Greywater Recycling and Composting Toilets Information Sessions

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Session 1: On Site Wastewater Management – Septic Systems, ATU’s and More…

Thursday 14th September, 6 – 7.30pm

  • An introduction to the inner working and basic science behind how common wastewater management systems work and the situations that they’re most suited to.
  • Gain a basic understanding of how traditional septic systems work and what role the tanks and drains play in wastewater treatment.
  • A brief into the range of ATU’s (secondary treatment systems) available and the applications of these systems.
  • The importance of understanding your site and soil conditions and the role this plays in deciding upon the most suitable system for your needs.
  • Understanding regulations and navigating the approval process
  • A useful insight for builders and anyone looking to build a home in an unsewered area
  • RSVP to Eventbrite so we save you a seat

Session 2: Greywater Irrigation and Composting Toilets – home scale sustainability

Thursday 21st September, 6 – 7.30pm

  • What is greywater and how it can be utilised as an irrigation resource
  • Greywater reuse, greywater treatment and greywater disposal
  • Greywater, regulations and approvals
  • What is a composting toilet and in what scenario are they suitable
  • Understanding how a composting toilet works and what’s required for maintenance
  • Composting toilets, regulations and approvals.
  • RSVP to Eventbrite so we save you a seat

Anthony Smith is a local environmental engineer passionate about sustainable water practices. He will be presenting 2 information sessions for homeowners and builders looking to get an understanding around what their septic/wastewater options are when building new homes and how different options can fit with local government regulations.

These information sessions are FREE. For more information contact Margaret River Library. Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Ph: 9780 5600

Changing to Opening Hours

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Due to unforeseen circumstances 

The Margaret River Library

will CLOSE Today

Thursday 3rd August at 6pm.

We will see you again tomorrow Friday, 4th August at 10am

We apologise for any inconvenience.

Feel free to use the after-hours chute for your returns.

Access to our online services is available at amrlibraries.com

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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