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Darlington Ratepayers & Residents Association

The Darlington Ratepayers and Residents Association (DRRA) is an incorporated body which provides an opportunity for the people of Darlington to be involved in maintaining and improving our hills and village lifestyle.  Its objects are to safeguard and promote the interest of the ratepayers and residents of the area and to preserve the character of the area and the surrounding countryside.
The DRRA has a long history as a representative organization having operated continuously since 1928 (apart from a break during World War II).  When issues of importance to the Darlington community arise, the DRRA convenes public meetings to facilitate community discussion and advises the relevant authorities of the community’s views and preferences.
Membership is open to all residents and ratepayers of Darlington.

Participation: Members of the Darlington community are invited and welcome to attend DRRA meetings at any time.They may address the DRRA and participate in discussion.
Community members must be a financial members of the Association to formally move an issue for decision and/or to vote on any motion before DRRA.  Community members may join DRRA by simply paying their annual fee of $10 direct to the Treasurer at any time.

Meetings: DRRA meets monthly on the third Tuesday of the month.

Time :    7.30 pm

Venue: Lesser Hall in Owen Rd (The  Darlington Club premises)

Notice of meetings:  notice is published in the Darlington Review and on the noticeboard outside the Post Office.

Anual General Meeting: the AGM of the Association is held in November of each year and is timed to coincide with the regular monthly meeting of DRRA.

Committee: committee members hold office for one year and are elected at the AGM.  The elected office bearers for 2008 are:  

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Darlington Dibbler Guides

The Darlington Dibblers is a girl guide unit where fun, education and leadership go hand in hand.  The close community group of girls aged between 6 years old and 13 years, comes together once a week to help give girls skills for life in teamwork and co-curricular activities.

The Dibblers participate in community service, adventurous activities both indoor and outdoor, like bushwalking, trekking, abseiling, camping and plenty of games. 

The girls also learn about surviving in the bush, environmental conservation through participation in National Programs, e.g. Keep Australia Beautiful and they also learn about cultural and social diversity through many Guiding traditions.

The Darlington Dibblers unit is a great place to make friends in the area and parents are encouraged to take part in activities with the girls.

If you ever were a guide or want your daughter to learn about the qualities and skills needed to be one, sign her up to be part of this globally recognised and very popular organisation !

Darlington Dibblers (yrs 6 - 10) meet on Monday 4.30pm - 6pm (not Wednesday)

Contact Caroline Bush (DD) 9299 6514, 0403 225 900

Ngaania Guides (11 yrs - onwards) meet Wednesday 6.30pm - 8.30pm

Contact Tracey Jenkins (NG) 9299 6636

Kathleen Skipsey Hall, Glen Road, Darlington

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Jaye Radisich

	State Member for Swan Hills, Parliament of Western Australia
		Post: Suite 5 / 9 The Avenue,  Midland  WA  6056 Telephone: (08) 9250 2441 Fax:  (08) 9250 2337 Email: jradisich@mp.wa.gov.au

The electorate of Swan Hills covers 35 whole and part suburbs including Mundaring at the heart of the hills and surrounding townships, plus the broader Swan Valley region as well as Darlington in the south, East Beechboro in the west, and Ellenbrook and Bullsbrook to the north of the electorate.

Jaye and her office staff are available to assist residents with questions or queries relating to matters not limited to State Government issues, and working towards solutions to local problems, the development of new ideas and continuous construction of community partnerships.

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  Baha'i  Faith

Post: P.O. Box 138, Darlington WA 6070 Contact:  Cynthia Olson Telephone:  9299 8090

The Baha'i Faith is a religion embracing the diverse peoples of the World. 

The oneness of God, the oneness of religion, the oneness of mankind, equality of men and women, agreement between science and religion, and elimination of prejudice are among the basic tenets of the Baha'i Faith.

All are welcome to join in the regular meetings and activities.
 

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Darlington Retirement Accommodation Association (Inc)

Postal address: PO Box 132 Darlington WA 6070 Contact Person: Janet Wainwright, secretary Telephone: 9299 6038 Email address: jantom@iinet.net.au

DRAA is a non-profit community service organisation established to provide retirement accommodation for residents within the Darlington district over the age of 60.
Priority is given to people who have limited means and need accommodation at lower than market cost, while wanting to maintain their existing community and social relationships within Darlington and may need the companionship and support that a small retirement community can provide.

Darlington Glen Retirement Village currently consists of five free standing independent living villas in Pine Terrace, Darlington, near to the Village facilities and public transport.
The Glen is in part a resident-funded project, subject to the terms of the Retirement Villages Act 1998.

Residents provide DRAA with an interest-free loan for the term of their occupancy, considerably less than market value. Residents also pay operating costs fortnightly to cover such items as rates and charges, building maintenance and building insurance.
The loan, less a sum determined by the length of occupancy, is repaid when the villa is released.
The DRAA committee meets every two months with a resident representative as part of the committee. It holds an Annual General Meeting.

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  Soroptimist International of Helena

Post: P.O. Box 1661,  MIDLAND  WA  6936 Telephone: (08) 9200 4431 Contact person:  Naomi Allan

The Soroptimists are a service club, providing a global voice for women.

The club meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m.

Membership is by invitation
Subscriptions are $200.00 per annum.

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The Silver Tree Steiner School

Post: P.O. Box 205,  Mundaring W.A.  6073

The Silver Tree Steiner School is a primary school catering in 2003 for children from birth to ten years of age.  We have a Mothers' Group, Playgroups, Kindergarten for 4 to 6 year olds and two mixed age Primary classes.

For more information, please call Gail at the school. Also, watch this space for information about our new website, due to be published in May 2003.

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The Darlington Club

Contact:Chris Pemberton Telephone: 9252 0154

The Darlington Club was formed in June 2004 after a well-attended public meeting, convened by Darlington Residents and Ratepayers Association (DRRA), overwhelming endorsed the concept.

The idea arose because of Darlington’s lack of a focal meeting point where residents could get together and newcomers to the area meet others from the local community. A comparison was drawn with the role of the traditional English village pub.

Starting with a small group of enthusiasts, club membership has grown to approximately 140. Membership is limited to residents of Darlington or those with a close affiliation to the suburb. A formal constitution has been adopted. In November 2005, following negotiations with Mundaring Shire, the club moved into its current headquarters in the Darlington Lesser Hall. The area has been attractively furnished and is available for use by other groups when not required by the club.

The club’s objectives are:

The club meets every Friday evening from 6.00pm – 9.00pm. Members and guests bring their own refreshments. Once a month a local music group provide entertainment until midnight.
As well as these regular weekly ‘sundowners’ the club arranges a wide variety of other social events, including dinners, wine tasting, BBQs, games nights, an annual Christmas party (complete with Santa), New Year’s Eve party, and many more. For the past three years we have run the wine tent at the annual Darlington Arts Festival.
The club encourages family participation. Children (appropriately supervised) are welcome at most events.
A diary of social events appears each month in the Darlington Review.

The club is managed by a committee of volunteers, elected on an annual basis. Current members are:

Michael Jones (President)
Ian Scrimshaw (Vice-President)
Chris Pemberton (Secretary)
Cliff Burns (Treasurer)
Glen Whisson
Carolyn Staveley
Teresa Tierney
Margaret McCarthy
Edwina Carter
Ken Rich

Glen Forrest Sports Club Inc

Contact:Anne Jeavons (jeavina7@tpg.com.au) Telephone: 0424 905 439 Urgent Enquires: 9298 8605

Glen Forrest Sports Club Inc

According to local historian Ian Elliot (“Mundaring –A History of the Shire” 1983), the Glen Forrest Sports Club started life as “The Glen Forrest Bowling and Croquet Club” in the late twenties. This was the brainchild of the then stationmaster M.J. Morgan. The chosen site in McGlew Road has been the home of the Glen Forrest Sports Club ever since, although the croquet seems to have disappeared.
Lawn bowls became increasingly popular and has been joined by other leisure pursuits such as pool, darts and bridge. The Glen Forrest Cricket Club also makes its home at Glen Forrest. Today, Glen Forrest is a small but friendly club and I have dubbed it the “Hills’ best-kept secret”, as many of the locals are not aware of its attributes! In the monthly reports, I will be talking about the different sections of the Club, highlighting any special events and how to become a member, if you are so inclined.
Jeavina

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