ARALUEN’S BOTANIC BLUES

Saturday 19 February 2011
5.15pm to 11pm
Bookings essential please call 9496 1171 during office hours.

We are very excited about the line-up we have for the 2011 concert. On stage first will be Jonesy’s Cow who are really making a name for themselves on the local scene.

They are followed by the very talented Kim Bettenay Band who are well known in the area. From the home of the blues we welcome Eugene ‘Hideaway’ Bridges.

Eugene hails from America’s deep south and has sung gospel with his brothers at an early age. Blues is his first love and he has toured extensively across Europe, American and Australia.

Finally, one of Australia’s leading Blues musicians Darren Jack will take the stage with his band. Darren has played and supported a long line of Australian and International bands.

Dareen Jack

Eugene ‘Hideaway’ Bridges

CATCH THE CHILLIES AT FREMANTLE

March 19 and 20, 2011
Sat. 11am-5pm and Sun. 10am-5pm

This years Festival promises to be bigger and better than ever, with a big emphasis on food.

It will be a celebration of everything Chilli including fresh foods, plants, pickles, chutneys, olives, cheese, chocolate, wine, beers and much, much more. Enjoy a carnival atmosphere, great music and experience ‘Masters of Menu’ with celebrity chef’s interactive cooking demonstrations.

For further information or to obtain an a stallholder application please email ldunn@araluenbotanicpark.com.au.

LOOKING FOR THE PERFECT PROJECT FOR YOUR PRECIOUS SPARETIME

Then why not consider becoming an Araluen Botanic Park volunteer?

Volunteers are an integral part of Araluen. We are indeed fortunate to have a great team of talented and dedicated volunteers who perform many valuable services in the Park.

Gardening Join this dedicated group we call the 'Wednesday Wonders'. They meet each Wednesday to garden, talk and enjoy a great morning tea.

The Roundhouse Gift Shop During 'Its Yates Springtime at Araluen' (August/September) the Roundhouse Gift Shop is open seven days a week and our great team of volunteers step in on a roster system to look after the needs of the many Park visitors.

This friendly face of the Park not only helps visitors with purchasing items from our extensive range of local crafts and homewares but also becomes an information centre for local and overseas people.

The Roundhouse Gift Shop is a valuable asset to the Park both financially and importantly as an information centre and volunteers play a major role in its success.

Train Driver Do you hold a current license, enjoy meeting people, had a life long desire to be a train driver and have a few spare hours? Then we have the perfect solution for you.

Why not become and Araluen volunteer train driver and bring joy to the many Park visitors who look forward to viewing the Park from the window of the train.

If you would like to know more regarding volunteering please contact Liz or Sue on 9496 1171 during business hours or email info@araluenbotanicpark.com.au.

ARALUEN VALLEY OF DREAMS

The book is the first publication of its kind for Araluen and marks an important chapter in the Park's evolution.

The author, Cyril Ayris, is a highly respected writer who gained solid credentials as a journalist for the West Australian Newspapers.

"Valley of Dreams" is a delightful easy read that is filled with stunning past and present images of the Park.

The book is a pictorial history of the Park and can be purchased from the Roundhouse Gift Shop or the Administration Office for $9.95.

"ARALUEN" CD

Visitors to the Park have fallen in love with Robert J Boyd's unique keyboard music, which fits beautifully with the ambience of Araluen.

The CD features composition especially dedicated to Araluen and infused with birds and other natural sounds actually recorded in the Park.

The CD can be purchased from the Roundhouse Gift Shop or the Administration Office for $30.00.

ELECTRIC SCOOTERS/WHEELCHAIRS

Electric scooters ($5.00 per 2 hour hire) and wheelchairs (free of charge) are available for those with mobility restrictions. A bond of $10.00 is required for the hire of scooters and wheelchairs.