HEAVENLY HIGH TEA

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HEAVENLY HIGH TEA 16TH AUGUST 2014 CATHOLIC CENTRE TICKETS $ 30

AVAILABLE: From July 23rd Bishop’s House Maitland St If you have vintage crockery that we can borrow please let us know. We would also like donations of bottles of perfume you no longer want (open and partially used is OK)

Phone Jane Rowe 9938 3643

JOURNEY OF DISCOVERY LIFE AND TIMES OF Mons. John Hawes 23rd August 2014 TICKETS $100 AVAILABLE AT THE BISHOPS HOUSE

BUS TRANSPORT, MORNING & AFTERNOON TEA, LUNCH Tour will depart from The Hermitage and visit Northampton, Mullewa and Kojarena.

Expert commentary will be provided by Fr Robert Cross, Archaeologist and Church Heritage Specialist

CAR RAFFLE - $100 TICKET ONLY 1,000 TICKETS AVAILABLE

SELLING AT THE BISHOP’S HOUSE FROM 4TH AUGUST DRAWN 25TH OCTOBER TOYOTA RAV 4 AUTOMATIC GX WHITE AWD

CHRISTMAS DINNER/DANCE DECEMBER 13 CATHOLIC CENTRE - GREAT ENTERTAINMENT

More details later. Perhaps this could be your Staff Christmas show?

Journey of Discovery

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Journey of Discovery

Life and Architecture of Monsignor John Hawes

Heritage Tour 2014-1

23RD AUGUST 2014 8:45 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

VISITING

  • The Hermitage Geraldton
  • Church & Convent Northampton
  • Church and Priest’s House Mullewa
  • Mass Rock Mullewa
  • St James Church Kojarena

Expert Commentary by Fr Robert Cross Archaeologist & Church Heritage Specialist

Tickets $100 (Proceeds to St Francis Xavier Cathedral Precinct Project)

Available at Bishop’s House Maitland St 99 213221 Bus transport ∙ Morning tea ∙ Lunch ∙ Afternoon tea Included

Family Recognition

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Would you like your family name to become a part of the history of St Francis Xavier cathedral?

On completion of the SFX Cathedral Precinct Project a Wall of Recognition will list the names of individuals, businesses and families that have contributed $10,000 or more to the Project. This will inform visitors to the Cathedral for the next 100 years and more of some of those people responsible for conserving this historic building.

It would be wonderful to have as many as possible of the names of the families and individuals that have made up the community of SFX Cathedral over the past 100 years represented.

Don’t let your family’s connection with this iconic Cathedral be forgotten!

Family members can contribute to the total individually and each receive a tax deductible receipt.

For more information contact the Campaign Coordinator Gerry Eastman 0417 912 997 info@sfxcathedralproject.com.au www.sfxcathedralproject.com.au

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Geraldton Dog Rescue Dog of the Week

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gdr claude This week our dog of the week is Claude. Claude is a small male terrier mix, approximately 1 year old. He has a medium length coat that would require some grooming. He is a sweet natured little dog who seems to get along well with other dogs. He is quite an active boy and is in need of some training however he knows the basics and walks nicely on a lead. He would be best suited in a home where he has some supervision initially or can have some inside time as well as outside. He would benefit from a good daily walk or a play in the park chasing a ball etc. to use up some of the energy he has.  He is a wonderful little dog with loads of personality and would make a great family pet.

Geraldton Dog Rescue is a not for profit organization run solely by volunteers. All GDR dogs cost $350 and have been bathed and flea treated, vet checked, vaccinated, wormed, micro-chipped and de-sexed. If you would like to view a dog or become a volunteer please call 0400219719. Geraldton Dog Rescue can also be contacted via our website www.geraldtondogrescue.com.au or you can find us on facebook.

Cat of the week

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Lyra-1024x768 Our Cat of the Week each week will be offered for $100 to the right home. Cat of the Week this week is Lyra.

Lyra is a lovely female tortoiseshell who loves everyone. She is mostly quiet but runs around with the two kittens and thinks she is just a kitten herself. Lyra has been micro chipped, sterilized, immunized, flea treated and wormed and is ready for her new home.

If you would like to adopt Lyra, Holly, Muffin, Tabitha, Amy, or any other cats or kittens, visit our website www.midwestcatshelter.com or Facebook page www.facebook.com/midwestcatshelter or phone 0487 193 244 to speak to a coordinator.

FIFO Families: Geraldton get together

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FLY-IN FLY-OUT FAMILIES FIFO Families is a new and unique organisation providing social and supportive networks for employees and their families who work on a fly-in-fly-out (FIFO) or drive-in-drive-out (DIDO) basis in the resource sector. This event is a very casual and informal morning tea to meet and connect with other families. It also provides us with an opportunity to find out what you want to do at future gatherings, for example workshops, outings, luncheons, etc.

FIFO Families currently have 30 locals, grass roots community groups throughout Australia, including Geraldton.

The Geraldton FIFO Families next get together is:

Date: Thursday 31 July 2014 Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm Venue: "The Annexe" Geraldton Regional Community Education Centre Address: Corner of Gregory and Augustus Street (opposite park)

Morning tea will be provided.

For more information or to RSVP to a Geraldton FIFO Families event, visit us at www.fifofamilies.com.au, or contact Amber Samulkiewicz on 0438 860 669 or geraldton@fifofamilies.com.au.

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

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Geraldton Dog Rescue Dog of the Week

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gdr jaffa Our dog of the week this week is Jaffa. Jaffa is a medium sized female dog approximately 12 to 18 months of age. She is an energetic girl who would require some exercise. She loves a good run along the beach and a game of tug-o-war with her people or another dog. She gets along very well with other dogs and is generally quite good with cats. Jaffa knows all the basics like sit and to be polite with food. She comes when called and is learning to stay on her mat when indoors. She would suit an energetic family who like long walks on the beach or a jogging partner.

Geraldton Dog Rescue is a not for profit organization run solely by volunteers. All GDR dogs cost $350 and have been bathed and flea treated, vet checked, vaccinated, wormed, micro-chipped and de-sexed. If you would like to view a dog or become a volunteer please call 0400219719. Geraldton Dog Rescue can also be contacted via our website www.geraldtondogrescue.com.au or you can find us on facebook.

FREE GUIDED WALK IN THE CHAPMAN PARK

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17967424_a-walk-06.07.143 Chapman River Friends organise a free Guided Walk in the Chapman Park : Sunday 13 July at 3pm-5pm

Meet at Spalding Park (entry is off Chapman Road between the roundabout and the old bridge)

Focus will be on wildflowers.

The flowering on the river valley slopes is spectacular at present.

Children welcome!

For more information contact Jenna 0417 960 737

Flock peer mentoring program flies to new heights

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Paul-Andrea-and-Lynette-at-Flock-celebration-980x480Fifteen local organisations have just celebrated completion of the Flock program, run by Pollinators Inc and seed-funded by the City of Greater Geraldton. This innovative and unique program proved a new approach that enables innovators and entrepreneurs to ‘fly further, faster, together’. The program is a fantastic example of how collaboration can contribute to the development of individual enterprises and community groups, all of which grow a stronger, healthier region. Flock Facilitator, Jo Blayney said “I’ve worked on a variety of mentoring programs, from running in-house training on mentoring, to being a mentor and also a mentee. Flock really stands out as having worked very well. The format and features such as the regular fortnightly sessions, generousity of the mentors, and supporting questions and resources have all come together beautifully.”

Flock was been designed to be outstanding value for participants, with participants in three ‘streams’ participating in fortnightly facilitated workshops with 4-8 peer organisations. Each week a different guest mentor also joined to spark the conversations and questions, insights and resources were shared using online.

One stream was dedicated to community based organisations – such as Partners In Grain, Geraldton Little Athletics and APEX. Session topics such as community & membership engagement, succession strategies, marketing and fundraising and managing volunteers. One of the emergent themes was how the better use of technology could enable better member engagement but also better operational management.

Andrea O’Loughlin from APEX said “We weren’t really doing much with technology, but during Flock we’ve learned about, used and already benefitted from using new online tools to promote and run our club. The combination of mentors, hints, tips and a group to keep you accountable has all been helpful.”

A second stream was for “Micro-enterprises” and the third most popular stream was for people “Going Solo” which attracted participants including an economist, branding consultant, yoga teacher, physiotherapist and a journalist. Going Solo focused on marketing, work-life balance, and business model design.

Rebecca Davidson from Progress Economics said, “It was clear a lot of thought had gone into the process of developing the ‘streams’ for Flock. I joined the ‘Going Solo’ stream, and while our group spanned a wide range of fields, the group’s members were all pursuing a similar business structure and shared common challenges. In the sessions, we heard from practising, local professionals who revealed their insights into the topics the group had identified for discussion, and as business people who had already gone solo.”

“I believe that one of the key reasons that this program worked so well was the small size of the groups within each stream, which facilitated a much more open and frank dialogue and meant that group members were ultimately comfortable with sharing their thoughts and experiences with other members of the group, the mentor and the facilitator. This led to very open discussions, of where we were at, what we were struggling with and to be open to group suggestions of what to do next,” she said.

“As a result, I think the connections I have made through this program are far stronger and useful than those which one might foster at more casual networking events.”

“On a broader note, living in a relatively small regional community, I have come to realise that collaboration is absolutely critical if we are to make full use of the variety of skills and experience we already have within our community and programs like Flock are essential to facilitating that process. Personally, Flock has led to real collaboration and learning opportunities which can help me fulfil my personal and business development goals.”

Cat of the week

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Holly1 This week’s cat of the week is Holly.

Holly is sweet tabby girl that is just over a year old.  She gets along wonderfully with her fellow foster cats and is happy to just go along with the flow. Holly has been micro chipped, sterilized, immunized, flea treated and wormed and is waiting patiently for her forever home.

If you would like to adopt Holly, Miya, Muffin, Tabitha or any of the other cats or kittens, visit our website www.midwestcatshelter.com or Facebook page www.facebook.com/midwestcatshelter or phone 0487 193 244 to speak to a coordinator.

Geraldton Dog Rescue Dog of the Week

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Dog of the Week Our Dog of the Week this week is Alvin. Alvin is a small male mixed breed who is approximately. Alvin is a little shy when he meets new people but comes around really quickly. He is Ok with other dogs but prefers to be with people and gets along quite well with cats. He loves to becuddled and is not destructive. He likes to play with toys and appears to be house trained. Alvin would love a daily walk and a weekly brush to keep his coat in tiptop condition. He would be a wonderful addition to any home.

Geraldton Dog Rescue is a not for profit organization run solely by volunteers. All GDR dogs cost $350 and have been bathed and flea treated, vet checked, vaccinated, wormed, micro-chipped and de-sexed. If you would like to view a dog or become a volunteer please call 0400219719. Geraldton Dog Rescue can also be contacted via our website www.geraldtondogrescue.com.au or you can find us on facebook.

Cat of the week - $100

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Cat of the week for EG 30 June This week’s cat of the week is Miya.

Miya is a 2 year old tabby and white female . She likes to be where you are and gets pats and even talk to you. She loves playing with other cats and getting licks from the dog. Miya has been micro chipped, sterilized, immunized, flea treated and wormed and is currently in a foster family with cats and a dog.

If you would like to adopt Miya, Muffin, Tabitha, Amy or any of the other cats or kittens, visit our facebook page www.facebook.com/midwestcatshelter or website www.midwestcatshelter.com or phone 0487 193 244 to speak to a coordinator.

Gingy has found his forever home!

Relay for Life - Christmas in July Black Tie Fundraiser

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Relay for Life Girls it's time to frock up! Lads, dust off your ties and best shoes... The Bendigo Leaders of the World (Geraldton Community Bank/Bendigo Bank & MWCCI Future Leaders) Relay For Life team are holding a Black Tie Fundraiser to celebrate Christmas in July! With a huge range of auction and raffle items, a three course meal, beer wine and soft drink included and a cash bar for spirits, this is a festive night not to be missed!

Simply gather together your friends, family and colleagues, dress up, get those dancing shoes out and get ready for a fabulous night!

Saturday 26th July 2014 6pm for a 6.30pm Start till late. Numbers are limited for tickets or more information contact Raegan Ashplant on 0458 094 987 or email: blwr4l@gmail.com

Event Location: Batavia Hall, Geraldton Grammar School