Book Week 2018
Darkan Primary School celebrated Book Week 2018 recently in their new library.
The opening of the refurbished library marked the beginning of Book Week, the theme of which was “Find Your Treasure”.
Children were able to enjoy the new facility at lunch time with a range of activities including a colouring competition, making a pirate hat and designing a treasure map.
Cultural Festival
Come along to the West Arthur’s Biennial Cultural Day on September 15 from 12 noon.
The free event will have local performances, traditional ceremonies, food, photo exhibition, Chinese craft displays, storytelling, face painting and lots more.
For info contact Kym Gibbs at the Shire on 9736 2222 or email kgibbs@westarthur.wa.gov.au.
Final 2018 CWA Bring and Buy
September 18 from 10am-2pm outside Rarebits on Burrowes Cafe, Darkan.
Funds will go to drought relief over east.
If you have any items to donate for sale contact Jane Hartnett on 0427 522 759.
Darkan Rifle Club Win
Congratulations to Darkan Rifle Club who took out the Hornibrook Shield based on handicap at the Coolilup Range on August 25; the final team shoot for the SWDRA’s 2018 fixtures.
Darkan Blue’s strong start at the 600m was rewarded by taking out the off rifle honours scoring 168.10, two points ahead of Manjimup and showing a clean pair of heels to the Busselton and Bunbury teams.
The 700m stage belonged to Busselton, who scored 171.8 but Darkan stayed in touch with 170.18.
Darkan once again claimed third in the final stage over 800m, scoring a collective 170.15, with Manjimup second on 166.3, followed by Busselton with 154.
The final outcome saw Darkan team take out off rifle honours with a total of 508.43 points, seven points clear of second placed Manjimup on 501.40.
The Hornibrook, based on Handicap was also won by Darkan who exceeded the 525 maximum handicap score.
Busselton Red ran second, followed by Manjimup on 514.
Fundraiser for Kenya
The West Arthur WIFE group hosted an evening at the Darkan Sports Club recently to raise funds for the Children of Maasai educational fund.
Special guest Lauren Jackson of Collie, who is a co-founder of the group, spoke at length about her work and the people she has met.
Funds were raised from dinner sales and a range of raffles, money boards etc; and people made donations of underwear and ladies clothing.
Lauren is going back to Kenya in November and taking her friend from Darkan, Amy Lubcke, who is excited about using her nursing skills overseas.
Good luck to these young women who’s willingness to dedicate their time will lighten the load for some people who deserve it.
Thanks to the West Arthur WIFE group for organising the evening. Find out more by searching childrenofmaasai.org online.