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20 November 2020 # Issue 24

Improved Beach Access in Cambridge

 
The Town launched new accessible beach matting and a beach wheelchair at City Beach with a 'Come and Try' session on Wednesday 18 November.

Attendees had the opportunity to test out the Mobi-mats beach matting in their own wheelchairs, and try out the new Sandcruiser Beach wheelchair at the event. 

Mayor Keri Shannon officially opened the event at the City of Perth Surf Life Saving Club, attended by approximately 40 community members. 

The Town partnered with Spinal Life Australia to host the event as part of their new Accessible Australia app launch.

The beach access matting provides assistance for many people, including people with disability, seniors, and parents with prams, making it easier to get from the footpath onto the sand. 

The matting will undergo a trial period near the southern groyne this summer and remain in place 24/7.

Wheelchair and mobility aid users will be able to access the beach via the new matting in their own wheelchair, or hire the beach wheelchair at no cost.
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Community Awards Nominations Open


Nominations for the 2021 Community Awards & Recognition Program are now open.

The Town of Cambridge Community Awards & Recognition Program is held annually to recognise
individuals for their voluntary service within the community.

The nomination categories for 2021 include:

• Community Service Volunteer
• Sport and Recreation Volunteer
• Community Arts and Culture Volunteer
• Youth Volunteer

Nominations close 5.00pm, Monday 15 March 2021.

The 2021 Awards presentation will coincide with National Volunteer Week in May 2021, an annual celebration acknowledging the generous contribution of our nation’s volunteers.
Find out more and make a nomination

Prepare to Repair with Cambridge Repair Lab


Need something fixed? Come along to the Cambridge Repair Lab on Saturday 5 December and restore your items instead of throwing them away.

Repair Lab is a community waste minimisation program to help people fix their belongings and save items from going straight to landfill.

Residents can bring along their broken items to be fixed at no cost, with the help of skilled volunteers.

The next Repair Lab will be held on Saturday 5 December 2020 from 10.30am to 1.30pm at the Town of Cambridge Administration Centre.
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Short Film Festival Voting now open


Support Cambridge's future young film-makers and vote for your favourite short film in the Town's first-ever Short Film Festival.

The winning film of the 'People's Choice' vote will be announced in December and film-maker/s will be awarded the $1,000 prize.

Watch the films and submit your votes online before 5.00pm Monday, 30 November 2020.

View the films and vote

Summer Bus Wheels in Motion


The free Summer Bus will be making its way around the Town in a fortnight, when the service launches 4 December. 

The free shuttle service will run seven days a week, including public holidays (except for Christmas Day) from 9.00am to 5.00pm, until 31 January 2021. 

Bus stops include Cambridge Street, Floreat Forum/Cambridge Library, Perry Lakes Skate Park, Bold Park Aquatic, Ocean Gardens Retirement Village, City Beach, Floreat Beach, Empire Village, Wembley Golf Course and Lake Monger.

The service aims to provide a sustainable, convenient transport method for children, parents and seniors over the summer holiday period.

View the bus route and download the timetable and plan your journey this summer.
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Download the timetable

Have your Say by Monday 23 November


The Town of Cambridge invites community feedback on the proposed shared path along Selby Street between The Boulevard and Grantham Street, Floreat. 

This is an important section of the Town’s Cycle and pedestrian network, completing the route from the southern boundary of the Town at the intersection of Selby Street and Hay Street, to the northern boundary at the intersection of Selby Street and Herdsman Parade.
 
The path will be red asphalt, three metres in width and constructed along the western verge of this section of Selby Street.

It will be a shared pathway with a centre line to facilitate both cyclists and pedestrian traffic in a safe and orderly manner.

The cost of the construction is partly funded by the Department of Transport from the Western Australian Bicycle Networks Grant Program. 
 
View the drawings and provide feedback via www.cambridge.wa.gov.au/selby

Submissions close 5.00pm, Monday 23 November 2020.
Have your say
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Cambridge Film Club

10am @ Wembley Community Centre, 40 Alexander St, Wembley 

Enjoy a delightful morning watching film 'Sabrina' and morning tea with Cambridge Film Club. Contact Cambridge Senior Services on 9285 3136 or seniorservices@cambridge.wa.gov.au.

Cambridge Living Well with Dementia

10am - 11.30am @ The Boulevard Centre, 99 The Boulevard, Floreat

Inclusive Dementia Presentation with Alzheimer’s WA for people who want to learn more about
Dementia as a carer, family member or friend. Contact Cambridge Senior Services on 9285 3136 or seniorservices@cambridge.wa.gov.au.

E-Waste Drop Off Day

9.00am - 4.00pm @ Town of Cambridge Administration Centre, 1 Bold Park Drive, Floreat

Declutter your house and bring your electronic items to the Town's E-Waste Drop Off Day. Drive in and drop off your old TV's, cameras, printers, speakers, computers, household appliances and anything with a cord or battery.

A charity truck will be at the event to accept working electrical items for donation.

Katy Steele of Little Birdy

From 5pm @ Quarry Amphitheatre, 1 Waldron Drive, City Beach

Katy Steele of Little Birdy is bringing her full band, choir and a string quartet to the magical setting of the Quarry for two special summer shows.

Pool Cover Drop Off Day

10am-2pm @ Town of Cambridge Administration Centre, 1 Bold Park Drive, Floreat

Recycle your used pool cover, prepare your pool for summer and protect the environment. Drive in and drop off your solar pool covers, solar blankets and bubble pool covers and we'll sort the rest.

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Rotary Foodbank Cans for Christmas Appeal

8am - 1pm @ Wembley Sports Park, Selby St, Jolimont

Drive in and donate your cans and non-perishable packaged food for vulnerable Western Australians with the Rotary Clubs Cans for Christmas appeal. 

Cambridge Repair Lab

10.30am - 1.30pm @ Town of Cambridge Administration Centre, 1 Bold Park Drive, Floreat

Bring your broken items to be fixed and save things going to landfill. Skilled volunteers will teach you repairing skills. 

Children's Clothing Swap

12pm - 2pm @ Town of Cambridge Administration Centre, 1 Bold Park Drive, Floreat

Swap children's clothing and accessories you no longer need and exchange for new treasures for your kids. Reduce textile waste and avoid fast fashion. 

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