Issue December 2016

Discounts on local wine for the festive season

Polguern Estate in Roleystone is a boutique vineyard nestled in the beautiful Perth Hills. Owners John and Sylwia Rowe embrace a ‘quality not quantity’ philosophy and their wines are organically grown with minimal intervention, resulting in flavours that are complex and intricate.

Polguern Estate is home to two vineyards, a Cabernet Sauvignon and a Merlot Vineyard. The Cabernet Sauvignon is believed to be one of the oldest vineyards of it’s kind in the region and the wine it’s produced has earnt 5 bronze medals in the Perth Hills Vigneron Association’s 2015 and 2016 Annual Wine Show.

Polguern Estate has partnered with the Armadale Visitor Centre to offer customers a 10% discount off all orders during the month of December. Click here to order and use the code word ‘SHIRE’ to receive your 10% discount.

Stocking fillers arrived just in time for Christmas

New stock has recently landed at the Visitor Centre and with it provides a great opportunity to stock up on gifts and beat the crowds before Christmas.

A wide range of products are available and features a focus on local WA suppliers. Beauty products from Thurlby Herb Farm in Walpole provide an alternative to purchase locally sourced products and support an environmentally friendly, sustainable business.

Quirky gifts like their handmade soaps or their Socks and Jocks draw sachets will make ideal stocking fillers.

Also on feature is a selection of ladies tops by Cob Designs featuring the beautiful artwork of local Indigenous artist Deborah Newenham, her colourful designs shimmer with the energy of the bush and are inspired by our local flora and fauna.

A great selection of cuddly toys, jewellery and novelty items are also available with a great range for gifts for all ages.

Tis the season to be pampered, with free discounts!

The team at Bella’s Hair and Day Spa in Pioneer Village have perfected the art of pampering and relaxation.

The Armadale Visitor Centre have partnered with the team at Bella’s to bring you some extra joy this season! Simply be one of the first 50 customers to make a purchase from our new Christmas stock to automatically receive your free Christmas gift bag featuring discounts and goodies for Bella’s.

Nestled in the heart of Pioneer Village at lot 67/2 on the Southwest Highway this tranquil environment provides the perfect escape from the Christmas crowds to indulge in some me-time and have you looking and feeling your best in time for the festive season. This one stop retreat offers an extensive range of spa treatments including massages, facials, body scrubs and wraps as well as manicures, pedicures, natural spray tans and waxing.

If you are stuck for Christmas gift ideas you simply can’t go wrong with a Bella’s gift voucher. Select a treatment for your loved ones or leave it up to them to choose from Bella’s magnificent range.

Free entertainment - Music in the Mall

This fantastic new series is continuing into December in aims to bring a positive vibe to shoppers and City workers alike.

The region is full of a diverse range of talented artists and musicians who will continue to be showcased with performances from Del Fuego, Ian Simpson and Wayne Perry, Crystal Voyager and Classic Sounds Brass Ensemble scheduled.

Performances take place each Friday from noon till 2pm up until the 23^rd of December. Further details can be found here.

Floating BBQ’s arrived in Mandurah

With summer now arriving WA’s first floating BBQ experience has officially opened its first location at Ocean Marina in Mandurah. New boat business Eco BBQ Boats offer a unique dining and entertainment activity like no other.

The eco-friendly BBQ boats are made from sturdy fibreglass and are equipped with an electric outboard motor. Six and ten seater boats are available for hire with seating wrapped around a central gas BBQ.

Hire fee includes gas, cutlery, crockery, cooking utensils and a Bluetooth sound system that can be connected to any mobile advice.

A skippers ticket is not required, just a driver’s license! Book online here.

Cool down at the Armadale Aquatic Centre this Summer

Now that the hot summer days are rapidly approaching it is important to remember to stay cool!

The Armadale Aquatic Centre offers a 50 metre and 25 metre outdoor pool as well as wet and dry play areas for kids. The kid’s splash pool has a beached entry for easy access and with shaded areas provided is the perfect place to cool down for parents and their little ones.

Located in the beautiful outdoor grounds is a fun, fully shaded playground and basketball courts with balls are available to hire.

Swimming enthusiasts will be excited to see that the City’s long awaited indoor aquatic facility is expected to be completed by the end of 2018. The design features a new indoor pool building, new gymnasium and reception area as well as a new program. The existing 50 metre pool is expected to be retained as an outdoor pool as well as the children’s splash pad area.

For further information about prices and opening hours click here.

Red tape cuts in line for nature-based tourism

A 90 day eco and nature-based tourism project is set to identify areas where the government can cut red tape and implement effective recommendations to benefit eco and nature based tourism operators throughout Western Australian.

The project will run from up until March 2017. Tourism is a key economic driver in W.A. Premier and Tourism Minister Colin Barnett states tourism generates more than 97,000 jobs and injects about $10 billion a year into the local economy. By focusing on eco and nature based tourism businesses, the government is supporting one of W.A’s potential growth sectors.

Eco and nature based tourism operators can contribute to ideas to reduce regulatory burden by participating in the survey on the Department of Finance website here.

What's On

3 Dec 5-7pm
Music for Meditation
at Kookaburra Creek Yoga Studio, Carradine Rd, Bedfordale

3 Dec 8.30am
Live Jazz at Genesis in the Hills
124 Croyden Rd, Roleystone

4 Dec 9am-3pm
Art and Craft Christmas Market
at the Art House, 63 Railway Ave, Kelmscott

4 Dec 10am-4pm
Roleystone Local Artists Collective
at Roleystone IGA Jarrah Rd Shopping Centre

7 Dec 1-3.30pm
Positive Ageing – Creative Techniques for Health and Wellbeing
at Armadale Library, Armadale Central Shopping Centre 64/10 Orchard Ave, Jull Street Mall

9 Dec 12-2pm
Music in the Mall – Ian Simpson and Wayne Perry (Bluegrass)
in the Jull St Mall

10 Dec 6pm
Araluen’s Carols by Torchlight
at Araluen Botanic Park, 362 Croyden Rd

11 Dec 10am-4pm
Roleystone Local Artists Collective
at Roleystone IGA, Jarrah Rd Shopping Centre

11 Dec 3-8pm
Roleystone Christmas Market and Concert
at Cross Park, corner of Jarrah and Wygonda Rd, Roleystone

16 Dec 12-2pm
Music in the Mall – Crystal Voyager (world music)
in the Jull St Mall

18 Dec 10am-4pm
Roleystone Local Artists Collective
at Roleystone IGA, Jarrah Rd Shopping Centre

23 Dec 12-2pm
Music in the Mall – Classic Sounds Brass Ensemble (Christmas Horns)
in the Jull St Mall