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Welcome to Djeran
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We’re slowly coming out of the second summer season known as Bunuru and into the welcoming Djeran season (autumn – the season of adulthood).
Djeran is one of six Noongar seasons. It’s typically experienced over April and May, however, this can vary as Noongar seasons are based on changes in the natural world (rather than specific dates).
There’s a break in the hot weather during Djeran season and it’s represented by the colour green. The first key indication is the change in wind where we can feel a light breeze swinging southerly directions. Another sign is those cooler nights and a dewy mornings. This season also sees red wildflowers take bloom, especially the Red Flowering Gum and the petite Summer Flame (Beaufortia Aestiva).
In other words… lots of cozy vibes to look forward to!
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Araluen Botanical Park Easter School Holidays
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Join Araluen Botanical Park this April School Holidays! Araluen Botanical Park, located on 362 Croydon Road, Roleystone, is holding an exciting Nature Play Week beginning on April 17 until April 30. What's Nature Play, you ask? It's all about embracing the outdoors and encouraging kids to spend time outside in the sunshine!
Freedom Fairies will visit the Park on Saturday, April 15 and will host a nature play craft workshop from 11am to 1pm. Kids can participate for the entire time or come and go as they please, taking home their creation once complete! This event is included in General Park entry so make sure to come down and participate.
- In addition to this activity, the iconic vintage train will be running for several days during Nature Play Week, including all day April 15
- Scavenger hunt packs will be available from the gatehouse on entry to get those little eyes away from phone screens!
- Or, if they won’t be persuaded, have a go playing with our Augmented Reality filters. Scan a QR code around the Park and enter a magical world of bees, fairies, leaping frogs, and the talking tree
The Roundhouse Café will be open from 10am to 1pm Wednesday-Friday and 10am to 2pm on weekends, for mums, dads, and grandparents who are eager for a school holiday pick-me-up! |
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Dogs' Day Out
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Do you love your fur-child? Well, the City of Armadale has organised a special day for your best pal and yourself in Rushton Park, River Road, Kelmscott. From 10am to 1pm on April 30, treat your beloved family pet to a Dogs' Day Out, full of fun and exciting activities including a bouncy castle, face painting, merchandise stalls, food and drink stalls, agility course, dog training groups, dog wash service, animal rescue groups. Dogs must be on a leash at all times.
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Food Trucks & Weekend Markets
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We sure do love food trucks and weekend markets! This month, we welcome back Bedfordale Bush Markets and Kelmscott River Markets, along with Friday Night Bites and Shipwreck Park Hilbert Food Trucks.
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Visit the Bedfordale Bush Markets, a rural market in the bush with a rustic feel, by taking a journey to the scenic area of Perth. Showcasing everything Bedfordale and its surrounds have to offer, including home-grown produce, handmade items, entertainment, and art & crafts.
Bedfordale Bush Markets runs every month with the next markets scheduled for April 8 and May 13. Located at Bedfordale Hall, 40 Admiral Road, from 9am to 1pm. |
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Enjoy a night of feasting with some of Perth's top food trucks located at Novelli Parade, Piara Waters. Grab a picnic blanket and take the night off from cooking and enjoy some tunes at Friday Night Bites, which is a family- and dog-friendly event!
If you’ve missed it in March, the next two events are scheduled from 5 to 8.30pm on April 7 and May 12 2023, so there’s is plenty of opportunities to indulge yourself with all things food.
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Shipwreck Park Hilbert Food Trucks |
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Choose from a fantastic selection of food trucks at the Hilbert food truck event. Come out and support the food trucks that’ll be bringing you delectable foods and cuisine from across the world. In addition to a great playground, there is a lot of open room for running around. Grab a blanket for a picnic, then take in some music!
Shipwreck Park Hilbert Food Trucks is located in Shipwreck Park, corner of Forest and Eleventh Road, Hilbert. There’s one scheduled on April 20 and two scheduled on May 4 and 18 from 3.30 to 8.30pm. |
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Bring the whole family and spend a relaxing Sunday afternoon in the charming township of Roleystone. There’ s something for everyone, including handmade crafts, entertainment, and a wide variety of fresh food, snack, and beverage options from over 20 food trucks and stalls! Roleystone Markets is also pet friendly.
Roleystone Markets is on Sunday April 30 located in Cross Park, Jarrah Road, Roleystone from 10am to 3pm.
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Visit the Experience Perth Hills website to view additional dates for weekend markets and food truck events. |
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PSA! Wungong Dam Reopening
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We are pleased to announce that the picnic areas at Wungong Dams is finally open! For more information regarding Wungong Dam, don’t hesitate to contact the Perth Hills Armadale Visitor Centre on (08) 9394 5410 or simply send us an email and we will be happy to assist.
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Autumn Festival: Mother's Day Weekend
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Join Araluen this coming Mother’s Day weekend for an afternoon filled with live music, art and craft workshops, and incredible autumn colour!
The Roundhouse Lawn at Araluen Botanic Park, which is situated at 362 Croydon Road in Roleystone, will host a performance by Brenton and Asher-Rose Music on May 13. Jotterbrook Flowers will be running a paper flower making workshop in the afternoon at the Forest View Deck.
Then on Sunday beginning at 10am, Cabernet and Canvas will be running two painting workshops in the gorgeous Amphitheatre (or the Forest View Deck if it’s raining). These classes are so much fun for everybody and would make an amazing gift for Mum or Grandma (bookings essential). In the afternoon Odyssey, a local Perth Jazz trio, will perform on the Roundhouse Lawn, providing a great ambiance to your afternoon tea. Freedom Fairies will also be at the Park on Sunday with face painting and a bubble show!
The vintage train will be running all weekend along with The Roundhouse Café service coffee, ice creams and grab and go options. There will also be a soft serve van present on Mother’s Day.
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Persimmon Season at Raeburn Orchards
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During this season of autumn, Raeburn Orchards tree leaves will transform from green to bright yellow, orange and red. It’s suggested that mid-May is typically the best time, however, it’s gorgeous all month round!
Raeburn Orchard’s shop is open 7 days a week from 9am to 5pm. Enjoy an orchard walk through 25 acres of stunning fruit trees and also enjoy a picnic under their willow tree. There's an on-site café where you can purchase fresh fruits, buy artisan goods within the old packing shed as well as a little gift shop called Raeburn Collective where you can find handmade gifts locally made from small businesses from Western Australia.
Scroll through their social media pages for local Perth photographers who will be offering mini sessions throughout the month. It’s a perfect opportunity to update family photos, bring the grandparents, kids or even pets (yes, they’re pet friendly).
No fruit picking allowed. Entry only $5pp and kids under 12 are free. BYO picnics welcome. Persimmon fruit usually in season from end of March until sold out. Raeburn Orchards is located on 4 Raeburn Road, Roleystone. |
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Minnawarra Arts Awards
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The Minnawarra Arts Awards held in Armadale District Hall, runs from May 5 through to May 21, and features some of Western Australia's top artists, many of whom are from the Armadale region. The continuation of the $25,000 prize fund and expanded public program this year will ensure that this expertly curated exhibition demonstrates viewpoints with a potent display of top-notch and varied artworks.
Minnawarra Arts Awards is the centrepiece of the Armadale Arts Festival. The Art Awards offers an exciting public program including floor talks, Positive Ageing High Teas and Music in the Hall ensuring that it’s not just the arts lovers that are able to revel in this creative visual feast!
To register or simply wanting more information, please head over to the Arts Festival website. (Event program drops in mid-April.)
Performance at Armadale District Hall from the Fremantle Chamber Orchestra
On May 21 at 3pm, the Fremantle Chamber Orchestra will be performing their Grand Autumn Gala at Armadale District Hall as part of the Armadale Arts Festival. Tickets can be purchased through trybooking or by calling Natalie on 0438 933 250.
Ticket information:
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$35 |
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$30 |
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$20 |
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Sneak peek into the Armadale Hills Arts Trail
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The Armadale Hills Arts Trail is all about local artists opening their studios to the public for an intimate view of what really goes on behind the scenes of their creative art pieces. This year during the Armadale Arts Festival, the City of Armadale has organised a mini sneak peek from the artists into the exhibition.
Keep an eye on the website for upcoming dates. |
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