Wills Domain Gallery's September exhibition is by local artist, Helen Marsh, under the signature Helly, of HellyArt.
Helen's art is inspired by Dunsborough, Busselton, Margaret River & beyond…

HellyArt is based in Dunsborough, Western Australia. Dunsborough is a part of Geographe Bay, the surroundings of which include Margaret River, Yallingup and Busselton. Dunsborough is home to some of the most beautiful beaches and coasts in Western Australia, arguably in all of Australia, making it a popular choice for surfers and subject for artists.

The Gallery at Wills Domain is OPEN DAILY - 11am to 4pm.

Artworks can be viewed at www.hellyart.com

Dunsborough & Districts Progress Association presents William Shakespeare’s ROMEO and JULIET.

Doors open @ 7pm
Play commences 7.45pm

Beverages available prior to show and at interval

Join us for Father’s Day with Paige Trantham and Lindsay Baker playing live from 12-3pm in our newly refurbished restaurant and bar.
 
Try out the new pizza menu and with the A’La Carte menu it willo prove to be a fantastic day for Dad.

We have a kids menu with a playground open 7.30 – late everyday and coffee, cake and snacks all day.

Great family atmosphere.  

Come see for yourself the best kept secret in the southwest!

Dad is special so treat him to something a little bit special this Father’s Day with a family lunch at Colonial Brewery.

All Dads will enjoy a complimentary beer on arrival. 
The whole family will enjoy entertainment from Captain Quirk the clown and sultry songstress Michelle Spriggs from 11am onwards. 
Plus there’s a great playground for the kids and a Father’s Day raffle with proceeds to Mens Cancer Awareness Month.

The popular 8-day Highlights of the Bibbulmun Track departs in the midst of the spectacular wildflower season. Led by experienced guides from the Bibbulmun Track Foundation, this tour takes in some spectacular scenery along the Track.

The iconic Bibbulmun Track in Western Australia is one of the world’s great long-distance walk trails, stretching almost 1000kms from Kalamunda in the Perth Hills to Albany on the south coast. The Track passes through some of the most diverse and beautiful coastal, forest and wilderness areas of Australia’s south west, and this tour allows participants to experience glimpses of the very best sections. In 2004 and 2006 the Bibbulmun Track won the WA Tourism Award for Significant Tourist Attraction and was a finalist in 2007 and 2008.

The itinerary has been carefully compiled to combine a variety of day-walks with off-track accommodation.   The specially selected full and half-day walks cover varied landscapes of the Track from the rolling hills and jarrah forests in the northern section, through the magnificent karri and tingle forest to the spectacular ocean views and coastal heathlands in the far south. Lead Guide, Steve Sertis, who has walked the length of the Track three times and knows it ‘like the back of his hand’ said “These tours are a great way to showcase the best of the Track and offer a unique experience to participants".

A private bus provides transport to and from the Track each day and participants will experience a number of unique eco-tourism attractions in the region.  Each evening the group returns to comfortable accommodation in the rural towns and villages along the Track. The group is limited to 16 and the cost is $2,400 twin share (single supplements available).  Participants need carry only a small daypack, and the flexible itinerary caters for all levels of experience.

The Bibbulmun Track Foundation is a not-for-profit, community-based organisation established to provide support for the management, maintenance and marketing of the Bibbulmun Track.  They have been conducting guided walks on the Bibbulmun Track for a number of years.   All proceeds from this trip support the ongoing sustainability of the Bibbulmun Track.

Registration of rally entrants will be on Wednesday 8th September between 1 and 4pm at the Car Club, followed by a Sundowner at the Senoir Citizens Centre, Peel Terrace, Busselton.

Further information of the week's activities (program of events, runs, movies, dinners, "Sow and Shine" Day etc) can be obtained by calling the numbers listed above.

THURSDAY Sept 16th 9am - 8pm

FRIDAY Sept 17th 9am - 5pm

• Lunches & Teas a specialty
• Second Hand Books
• Craft, Cake, & Produce Stalls
• Plants
• Woodturning Master Craftsman
• Geographe Community Landcare Nursery
• Wildflower Video
• Photographic Competition

ADMISSION:

Soak up the delights of Leeuwin Estate first class cuisine and be entertained by Australian acclaimed novelist, playwright and author, Tom Keneally.

Tom is best known for writing Schindler's Ark, the Booker Prize winning novel of 1982 which was adapted to Steven Spielberg's Academy Award winning movie,Schindler's List. 
Australians is his most recent book.

7pm. $65 per head includes dinner (two course). Bar facilities available

This annual event is held in a different state each year, and will be held at both the Bunbury and Busselton Hockey Stadiums in 2010. 

Men's hockey teams from all over Australia will participate in O/40, O/45, O/50, O/55, O/60, O/65 and O/70 divisions during the two week tournament. 

Spectators are welcome to watch games, with canteen and bar facilities available at both venues. 

More information available at www.wacmha.org or www.busseltonhockey.org.au

DATES:

• September 4th and 18th
• October 2nd and 16th
• November 6th and 20th
• December 4th and 18th

TENNIS BY THE BAY

All welcome!

Date: Every Saturday and Wednesday
Venue: Busselton Tennis Club, Marine Terrace
Contact: 97546794

• Friendly social sets
• Saturdays from 1.30pm
• Wednesdays from 9.30am
• Enjoy the grass court experience
• Unique foreshore courts
• Private court hire available 

Nominations are open for Ladies Mid Week Pennants - closing 20th August.
Click here for more information.

Pennant Coordinator
Marlene de Gruchy
Phone: 9754 8880
Mobile: 0427 811340
Email: adi.barry@bigpond.com

• September 12th & 26th
• October 10th & 24th
• November 14th & 28th
• December 12th & 26th

Each year the Southern Right and Humpback whales migrate from Antarctica to breed in Australian waters. 

Witness the behaviour of these migrating beasts of the ocean in the pristine bays of the spectacular south-west of Western Australia.  

The season begins in June at Augusta and goes through till August.  Viewing off Dunsborough starts in September and goes till early December.  

An experience not to be missed!  There are plenty of great look out points along the coastline or you can get up really close on a whale watching tour.

For more information click here to download  Whale Information Flyer

ROTARY CLUB OF BUSSELTON GEOGRAPHE
Meeting venue:  The Goose Restaurant, Busselton
Times: Every Wednesday meeting at 6.30pm for 7.00pm
Contact: John Krikken
m: 0429931188
e: john@busseltonrealestate.net.au

LIONS CLUB OF BUSSELTON
Meeting venue: Esplanade Hotel, Marine Terrace, Busselton
Times: 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month meeting at 6.30pm for 7.00pm
Contact: Geoff Littlefair (from 1st July)
t: (08) 9751 5260
m: 0429 465 179
e: lcbsn.sec@hotmail.com

LIONS CLUB OF DUNSBOROUGH
Meeting venue: Dunsborough Country Club, Gifford Road, Dunsborough
Times: 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month meeting at 7.00pm for 7.30pm
Contact: Jim Lane (from 1st July)
t: (08) 9759 1988
e: jimandsandy@westnet.com.au

APEX CLUB OF BUSSELTON
Meeting venue:
Times:
Contact: (08) 97554744
Further info: http://www.apex.org.au

Retreats 2010 
   
Yoga & Surf Retreat - September 11th to12th  
Spring is a great time to dust off the winter blues, dip into the ocean and revitalise with a weekend of yoga and learning to surf.
Join us for a 'spring cleanout' of yoga, surfing, meditation and organic food lovingly prepared by our specialised raw chefs.
Why not 'spring' back into shape this September?
Cost: $TBC - Enquire Now
   
Back to Nature Retreat - November 23rd to 24th  
Take a deep breath and step 'back to nature' at this fully immersive retreat designed at connecting you to the natural South West.Far away from the wineries and hub of this tourist Mecca enjoy time to reconnect with nature through yoga, guided bushwalks, sea kayaking, star gazing, caving and getting lost amongst the ancient traditions of the local Wardandi people. 

Cost $699 - Early Bird Special (pay before September 1st) - Book Now
 

Old Time Dances are held on the second Saturday of each month from 8pm to midnight at Churchill Hall Park.
Admittance is $12 with proceeds going to charity.
BYO supper.
Tea and coffee is supplied.

Practice your dancing skills at the Hall every Tuesday from 7.30 to 9.30pm.

All welcome.

Margaret River regularly hosts its popular Farmers Markets for one and all to grab a fresh, tasty bargain.  
The popular breakfast bar and Yahava Koffee van are always there along with heaps of locally produced food and other goodies - with enough new in season to keep everyone suprised! 
Stalls are manned by the growers and producers themselves providing you with a diverse range of prime South-west produce.

And at 11am on each market day a hamper of local goodies will be drawn (everytime you buy something - grab yourself a free raffle ticket!)

Markets are open from 8am - 12pm

2010 Dates:

August 28th
September 11th & 25th
October 9th & 23rd
November 13th & 27th
December 11th & 18th

Each spring this region comes alive with wildflowers.

With 2,500 wildflower and 150 orchid species in the Margaret River region, it is one of the top 10 biodiversity hotspots in the world. You will be enchanted by the kaleidoscope of colour and delicate designs.

Join one of the Wildflower Walking Tours to experience for yourself the brilliance of nature on an informative guided wildflower tour.