Winter Edition 2011

I love Winter in Margaret River. I have traveled and lived all over the world and am always drawn back to this beautiful region. Home is where the heart is, and Margaret River has a lot of heart and soul!The fire has been welcomed in our home for about two months now; the 'red' supply is diminishing; the air is fresh and crisp; its nice to get a wave without the hassle; everything is looking lush and green; its getting harder to get out of bed at 6am and easier to wear my beanie and Ugg boots for most of the day........

Its lovely getting out'n'about and feeling how relaxed this time of the year is - it seems everyone is welcoming the rain and embracing the peace it brings. A time of nurturing, replenishing, revival and rest. We are a 'blessed' community to be surrounded by all that we need to make our Winter just that!

Beautiful natural surroundings, fresh local produce from our land and our ocean, "the wine is great", there is always something to do if we are feeling for it - this is what gives Margaret River such heart and then the down to earth friendliness of our people bring the soul!

Winter in Margaret river for me captures the essence of why we are all here...............Rug up and Enjoy! Tammy x

WINTER 2011

Tammy enjoys life locally, living rurally with her two beautiful daughters. Well travelled, with a background in marketing and editing. Tammy also has her own business, Cape to Cape Professional Pot Plant Hire.

To do this season - Whale watching in Flinders Bay

Editors Notes

June - Aug

CONTENTS

Pg 5 Winter Events Calendar Pg 6 Local ArtistsPg 7 Featured ArtistPg 9 Feature EventPg 10 On The Grape VinePg 11 Wine CellarPg 12 GardenPg 13 Recipe

Pg 14-15 Taste TrailPg 17 Local AchieversPg 18-19 Business ProfilePg 20 Personal HealthPg 21 Local CelebritiesPg 22-23 SurfingPg 24-25 Real EstatePg 26 Membership Page W

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Cover and content images by Nic Risch www.nicolas-risch-photography.fr

June EventsClick here for full detailsAll of the monthNoongar Country – Art Exhibition – 20th May 20112 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow 20113-5 Whale Song Augusta Festival4 6th Annual Margaret River Art AuctionRay Beadle Band at Settlers Tavern – 4th June 20115 Margaret River Town Square Markets – 5th June 201110 OKA at Settlers Tavern – 10th June 201111 The Joe Kings at Settlers Tavern – 11th June 201117 Wagons at Settlers Tavern – 17th June 201118 Vasse Markets – 18th June 2011A French Butler Called Smith @ Settlers Tavern – 18th June 201119A French Butler Called Smith @ Settlers Tavern – 19th June 2011Noah Shilkin at Must Margaret River – 19th June 201124 Celebrating the South West Wine Dinner at The Studio Gallery – 24th June 201125 Margaret River Farmers Market – 25th June 2011Sons of Rico at Settlers Tavern – 25th June 2011The Joe Black Trio at Sea Gardens26 The Stirling Rangers on the Verandah at Settlers Tavern – 26th June 2011Noah Shilkin at Must Margaret River – 26th June 2011 More events on:The Margaret River Guide

July EventsClick here for full details2 Wolfe Bowart at the Margaret River Cultural Centre – 2nd July 20113 Margaret River Town Square Markets – 3rd July 2011Christmas in July – Australis – 3rd July 20117 Forester Estate Talks Wine @ Gnarabar – 7th July 20118 Friday Night Feasts – Eagle Bay Brewing Company – 8th July 201110 Christmas in July – Australis – 10th July 201114 French Patriots at Must Margaret River – 14th July 201116 A Night In New Orleans at Saracen Estate – 16th July 201117 Margaret River Town Square Markets – 17th July 2011Christmas in July – Australis – 17th July 201122 Skipping Girl Vinegar- Settlers Tavern – 22nd July 201123 Margaret River Farmers Market – 23rd July 2011Cooking School- Cape Lodge – 23rd July 2011Jonny Taylor Band @ Settlers Tavern – 23rd July 201124Short and Curly (Bridgetown) at Settlers Tavern – 24th July 2011Christmas in July – Australis – 24th July 201128Wok This Way- The Larder Cooking Classes -28th July 2011Dilip and Friends @ Settlers Tavern – 28th July 201130Peter Rowsthorn at the Aravina Estate – 30th July 2011

More events on:The Margaret River Guide

August EventsClick here for full details4 RUSTY TIN MEN @ Settlers Tavern – 4th August 20115 Friday Night Feasts – Eagle Bay Brewing Company – 5th August 2011Sneaky Weasel Gang at Settlers Tavern – 5th August 20116 19-Twenty at Settlers Tavern – 6th August 20117 Margaret River Town Square Markets – 7th August 201119-Twenty at Settlers Tavern – 7th August 201111 Jay Grafton @ Settlers Tavern – 11th August 201112 Catherine Traicos plus: The Ghost Hotel – 12th August 201113 The Happy Endings at Settlers Tavern – 13th August 2011Margaret River Farmers Market – 13th August 201118 Popular Australian Author-Nick Earls at Margaret River BookShop – 18th August 2011Sophie Madison @ Settlers Tavern – 18th August 201119 ABBE MAY at Settlers Tavern – 19th August 201120 Margaret River Lions Garage Sale – 20th August 201121 Margaret River Town Square Markets – 21st August 201127 Margaret River Farmers Market – 27th August 2011Cooking School- Cape Lodge – 27th August 2011The Adam Hole & Marji Curran Band at Settlers Tavern – 27th August 2011

More events on:The Margaret River Guide

Naturaliste Charters Whale Watching French Patriots at Must Margaret River Farmers Market

Local ArtistsPainters, Potters,Glassblowers, Sculptors, Writers, Musicians, just to name a few; there is no surprise that Margaret river is home to numerous talents. Bearing souls and sharing dreams, making our community one that is undeniably colourful.

Rebecca Cool

Artist and illustrator Rebecca Cool lives on a rural property on the Margaret River, WA with her husband. Rebecca has studied at the Claremont School of Fine Art and has had her work shown at a number of exhibitions. Rebecca is happiest when she is painting and creating her charming, colourful and playful compositions. Her work features a combination of acrylics and fabric collage, and her strong, colourful works have a naïve charm reminiscent of European folk art.

www.rebeccacool.info

Peter Moir

As an artist I am inspired by the ever-changing south west beach scapes and forests surrounding my Margaret River home; by the vibrant colours and stark, raw, rugged beauty of Karijini, the Pilbara and our north-west; and the energy, contours and life of the human form and face.I enjoy using a diversity of media; painting, sculpting and sketching my fascination with the natural world and with the human form.

www.petermoir.com

Jahroc Galleries

Jahroc Galleries is located in the main street of Margaret River down near the river with a beautiful Karri Forest as it’s backdrop. The gallery is home to Jahroc Furniture and also exhibits Fine Art, Glass, Sculpture, Ceramic, and fine wood. Jahroc Furniture have forged a reputation as Western Australia’s’ leading furniture designer/makers with Gary Bennett and David Paris spending the last 23 years working together producing pieces that have been acquired by collectors around the globe.

www.jahroc.com.au

Dave Mann is singer/songwriter from Margaret River, WA. He has been writing, recording and performing his songs for the past 10 years all around Australia and Internationally. With 6 cd's under his belt, Dave has forged a loyal and broad fan base in the folk/roots music scene.

When did you start getting musical Dave, is it in your blood?Yeah I have to say i'm one of the lucky ones that has music in my blood. My Grandmother was a great singer and organist and Grandfather was a pianist. Both my parents are musical. My Dad is a great songwriter… so yeah i had a good start. I started playing the guitar at around age 10 although Mum tells me i was making up songs since I could talk.

Who would you say are your Strongest influences?I'd have to say my parents are up there as influences. I'm also a big fan of Paul Kelly, Tim Rogers, Eric Bibb, Jeff Lang, Daniel Lanois and the list could go on and on… I love loads of different types of music. I find there's something to offer in everything i listen too. Except for most of the crap thats on the radio these days.

What inspires you to write songs Dave?I get asked this question quite a bit but it doesn't really come with a very exciting answer… for me, i need to be moved emotionally to write a song about something. the subject needs to get my blood boiling, or jerk a tear or two, or lift me up to ecstatic highs… And there are so many things that can happen in day to day life that can evoke these feelings… i think it's more about allowing yourself to be moved by something or simply being open to it in order to get a song out or any art for that matter.

Where is your favourite gig venue?I love the Fly By Night Club, in Fremantle. I've never had a bad gig there and it always sounds great. You get so well looked after there either as a punter or a performer. Just a great venue - run by music loving people.

All time favourite song Dave?This question has me stuck. I can't nail it down to one. From Little Things Big Things Grow, How Too Make Gravy, Light Of Day. Na can't do it.

What do you think of the latest music being played commercially Dave?

To be honest, the majority of it doesn't really pulls my heart strings. Just nothingness. Superficial. There are some exceptions but the majority is throw away disposable music. The best music lies just under the surface. There are some absolutely brilliant songwriters and musicians just tucked away from the main stream. Thats where the gold is. It's like good food. You can drive down the main street and all you see is Mc'donalds, Hungry Jacks and a million other fast food places. But just tucked around the corner you'll a find a little gem. Someone who cooks with passion and love - because they just want to. Not for the money. It feels good to eat that food because it's been cooked with love and soul. Music is the same. Most of the stuff I hear. And i say most but not all, is "fast food music".Favourite instrument and why?Singing. Once upon a time I would have said guitar but i'm really just loving singing and good gutsy singers that can really sing.

Do you think Margaret River has a good music scene?I think for the size of the town here i think it's quite a healthy scene. The Settlers Tav have been flying the original music flag for years and they do it so well. But i think maybe another few venues would be nice. The same could be said Australia wide to be honest. Need more small venues. There are too many regulations now that make it uneconomical to run a small bar or club which is really troubling the original music

scene at a grass roots level. The "up and comings" need somewhere to play and build their fan bases. It's becoming increasingly difficult to find venues to play at around the country unless you can fill an auditorium. Anyway. rant. Margs has a good scene.

Greatest act of all time?The act of kindness.

Whats next for you?My wife and I are expecting a baby soon. That's whats next for me! That'll keep us busy for a little while… But I also have a new album that I'm working on. It's a full band live studio album… Where we just played it all live in the studio with very minimal overdubs… and really exciting because i haven't done an album like that for ages! and it's sounds really great and raw and real. I can't wait to launch it!

Thankyou kindly Dave!

http://www.myspace.com/davemanncollective

Dave Mann -“I have to say I'm one of the lucky ones that has music in my blood.”

Settlers Tavern in the heart of Margaret River

“W.A’s Best Live Entertainment Venue

2010 & 2007”

Phone +618 9757 2033 Email relax@darbypark.com.au

www.darbypark.com.au

Featured Event

French Patriots at Must

About the Event

Must Margaret River will be serving up French Patriots this Bastille Day, Thursday 14

July. Join the group for a meal in the bar or bistro and they will shout you a Kronenbourg 1664 French beer to get you in the revolutionary

spirit! There will be a plethora of French wines by the glass on offer and of course authentic French inspired fare from the kitchen. Freshly baked baguette anyone?

To confirm the time of the event please contact promotionsmr@must.com.au

Event promotion

Stay at Darby Park Margaret River over from July 14th to 17th and you will receive a complimentary bottle of local wine for you to enjoy at your leisure. Just quote The Margaret River Guide E-magazine

upon booking to receive this promotion.

Web: www.DarbyPark.com.au

Email: relax@darbypark.com.au

Tel: 08 9757 2033

Saturday

14th July

All day at Must

Margaret River

Wulura To keep forever

“Quality without compromise.” 888 Wildwood Road

Clown Fish

Vintage Report: They are all saying "2011 looks like a great vintage for Margaret River" Very high day and night-time temperatures allowed our white grapes to ripen two to three weeks earlier than usual, promoting early flavour development, good acid levels and well balanced flavoursome white wines. The Reds have also responded to the higher than normal summer temperatures with high early baum'e (sugar) levels and well developed flavours and tannins. We are predicting the 2011 vintage to be a great one! What's happening in the Vineyard? Here at the Clown Fish vineyard we employ Organic and Biodynamic grape production techniques that promote environmental sustainability. This means that we use natural means to control weeds, pests and diseases as well as keeping the soil healthy. To do this we manufacture our own compost from the grape marc (seeds,pips,skins, bunch

storks and stems) left over from the wine production, along with a little cow manure from the neighbours dairy. This we spread through out the vineyard at this time year to feed the soil microbes and bugs that in turn support and feed our vines in the growing seasons. This is the corner stone of our fertility programme and is responsible for the rich and intense fruit flavours that we are now coming through in our wines.Winter is also the time for pruning, so we all don the wellies and the wet weather gear and get stuck into it, until about the end of August. We have the sheep that we run in the vineyard throughout winter to keep us company, they keep the winter weeds down, turn it into manure and spread all about for us as well. This grazing also allows the clover and rye grasses to get away to a good start in spring, this we use as a permanent sward under our vines (No herbicides needed)

Russ ReynoldsOwner and Founder of Clown Fish

On the Grape Vine and The Wine Cellar from The Regional Wine Centre

www.mrwines.com.au

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The Wine CellarThis month brings all things warm and wintery

We are tasting smooth reds to enjoy on a winter evening with a hearty meal in front of the fire.

Stella Bella Shiraz 2008

RRP $27.50

Gold Medal 2011 Decanta Awards

Drink with: Margaret River venison with red wine sauce.Nose: The bouquet is beguiling ? crushed cherries, ripe blueberries, and allspice with a suggestion of spicy oak in the background.

Palate: The wine is medium to full bodied, and the palate plush and velvety. Read more..

Fraser Gallop Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

RRP $35.90

Two Trophy's 2010 Margaret River Wine Show

Drink with: Medium to rare tee bone or rump steak with mushroom sauce.

Colour: A very deep crimson colour with rich hues.

Nose: The wine shows a remarkable complex array of aromas of black cherry, dark fruits, bitter chocolate, Read More.....

Canebreak Estate Tribute Cabernet 2008

RRP $24.00

Drink with: Grilled lamb chops or a savory casserole.

Nose: Blackcurrant and cherry with undertones of menthol and a touch of chocolate.

Palate: Blackcurrant and cherry with a hint of vanilla all combined with soft supple tannins. 

Read more...

Clown Fish Merlot Cabernet 2008

RRP $19.99

Silver Medal 2009 Perth Wine Show - Ray Jordan 90/100 Best red under $20.00

Drink with: Thai green curry or pork spare ribs.

Nose: Blackcurrant and cedar with overtones of ripe plum

Palate: Blackcurrant and plums with hint of chocolate with soft fine tannins.

Read more...

Woodside Bissy Merlot 2008

RRP $43.99

Drink with: Roast duck, pork or rabbit

Nose: Earthy, dark chocolate mud cake with dark cherry fruit and a touch of toasted cedar.

Palate: Concentrated plum and blackcurrant with touches of cocoa that comes with fine dusty tannins.

Read more...

Margaret River Discovery Co - “For people who don’t do tours”

Throughout the Winter *When the weather is suitable manuring and digging the ground gets it ready for Spring planting.

*Keep checking stored fruit regularly to make sure you get the rotten ones.Early WinterVegies *Find a cool, frost free place

to store Swedes, turnips and carrotsFruit*Loosen ties where necessary on fruit trees and check that stakes are secureMid WinterVegies* Start thinking about what you want to be planting come Spring.Order your seeds for vegies and flowers,onion sets, seed potatoes etc.* Onions and chicory can be sown within a frost free greenhouse or indoors* Its time to plant shallotsFruit* If weather permits, fruit trees and bushes can be planted* Pear and apple trees can be pruned if frosts are not too bad

Late winterVegies* Get your seed beds ready for early sowings* Peas can be sown in a mild area* Lettuce, onions, aubergines, leeks and celeriac can all be sown in a frost free greenhouse or indoors* Put potatoes in a box to ‘chit’ ( another word for sprout- place spuds in a single layer tray indoors with the most eyes uppermost, so that shoots start to grow. This takes about 6 weeks )Fruit* Time to prune cobnuts and filberts, whilst the catkins are fully open* Cover strawberry plants with cloches for an early crop ( Cloches are very easy to make yourself, tent shape is the simplest using either glass or plastic )

Enjoy the winter months ahead when a good root vegetable soup tastes its best with fresh buttered bread.

It may be Winter but there’s plenty to do!

ROSEMARY IN BLOOM BUTTERNUT READY RABBIT FREE LETTICE

WINTER GARDENING

Steamed Marron and Asparagus with apple balsamic

and Olio Bello lime Oil

CHEF PROFILE

Name: Tony Howell

Head Chef @ Cape Lodge

Age: 42

Born: Perth Australia

Favourite meal: Yum Cha

Profile: Tony joined Cape Lodge in 1999. A familiar face in the WA restaurant scene Tony has done time at some of the best addresses in town.

Tony believes in absolute freshness and uncompromisingly good ingredients –and changes his menu every day-“The area is abundant with fresh produce - grain fed Harvey beef, seafood caught from our oceans, marron from local dams and fabulous cheeses

METHOD

• Steam Marron (7 minutes) and cool.

• In boiling water blanch the asparagus and cool in iced water.

• Heat pan and cook the Parma ham in a splash of Olio Bello extra virgin

olive oil.

• Remove the ham once it is crispy and dry on a paper towel.

• Slice the pear into thin slices.

• Toss all ingredients in a bowl and toss with seasoning.

• Assemble on a plate and drizzle with apple balsamic and Olio Bello

lime oil

Serve with a glass of Cape Lodge Sauvignon Blanc 2011

Bon Appetite!

Tony Howell

Ph: 08 9755 6311 www.capelodge.com.au/restaurant/

Cape Lodge also runs a series Gourmet Event and Cooking School

weekends throughout the year which combine Residential Cooking

Classes and food and wine master classes and activities which bring

together local wine makers, food producers and Guest Chef’s.

IngredientsCooking and prep time

20 minutes

Fresh asparagus Pe m b e rt o n m a r ro n (o r prawn substitute)Pear

Parma ham

Apple balsamic Olio Bello lime oilOlio Bello evoo

IT IS WELL KNOWN, THE MARGARET RIVER REGION HAS GREAT FOOD AND WINTER IS NO EXCEPTION! JUST A TASTE OF WHAT IS AVAILABLE ON OUR WINTER TASTE TRAIL......

Palandri Winery and CafeCome and meet our chefs, Ian Osborne, Sous Chef and Richard Burns, Head Chef.Their outstanding culinary skills are unpretentious and consistently delectable; some would say they are too! The gastronomical duo joined Palandri Winery

in 2010, providing an abundance of passion for excellence and no nonsense dishes that every customer can enjoy. Their simply delicious and affordable food philosophy has evolved

over more than 25 years, internationally and within the Margaret River region. The chefs newly introduced Yum Cha Tasting Plate is an experience to be relished. Ph: 08 9756 5617 or visit on line at www.Palandri.com.au

The Berry Farm -Rosa Brook Located in the heart of the pristine Margaret River region The Berry Farm is one of Margaret River’s oldest and most popular tourist destinations. Visitors are invited to savour over 80 sublime jams, condiments and preserves alongside award winning sparkling fruit wines, ports and liqueurs.A short stroll away is the charming Cottage Cafe offering alfresco lunches and morning teas set amongst cottage gardens brimming with bird life. Feast on perennial favourites such as the Beef and Red Wine Pie, Boysenberry Pie or the legendary Scones with Strawberry Jam and cream.

WE ARE MORE THAN A WINERY AT PALANDRI

Family Friendly – Affordable Chef’s Menu –

Award Winning Wines

An architecturally designed, Cellar door, Cafe and State of the Art Winery situated in the glorious Margaret River Wine Region Fun Times, Vineyards, Great Food and Wine; it all comes together at Palandri Winery.

A -PALANDRI B -THE BERRY FARM C -GNARABAR D -SEA GARDENS E -BLUE GINGER

Bussell HwyMetricupBreakfast9am - 11.30am Lunch 12 - 3pm. Ph: 08 9756 5617 or click here to visit our Website

43 Bessell RoadRosa BrookOpen 10am to 4.00pm

Ph: 08 9757 5054 or click here to visit our Website

1 Resort PlaceGnarabup BeachBar opens @4pm Restaurant @ 6pm

Phone 9757 1586or click here to visit our website

PrevellyOpens @8am 7days a week and close late Thurs - SatPh: 9757 3074or click here to visit our website

31 Station Road. Margaret River. Open: 8am to 6pm Mon - Fri,9am - 3pm Satand 10am - 2pm Sun Ph: 9758 7619or click here to visit our website

Taste TrailTo View on GoogleClick Here

Children will love the new playground and delight at hand feeding the birds.The Berry Farm is a perfect way to spend a day in the country. Phone: 9757 5054 www.BerryFarm.com.au

The Gnarabar - Gnarabup

The Gnarabar likes breaking the rules of the region! Its vision to create a place for people to relax after spending a day in one of the most beautiful and culinary infamous places in the world, is probably why people flock to the bar after a long day of wining and adventure.   It’s a place you can be yourself, an environment where you can share a laugh, and a dining experience that doesn’t require three sets of

cutlery, but still has a few Gold Plates to its name.  Whether it’s in front of the big open fire in winter, or lazing by the resort pool in summer, Gnarabar’s welcoming atmosphere, together

with its quality food and great wine makes for a perfect way to wind down. Ph: 9757 1586  www.gnarabar.com.au

Sea Gardens

Sea Gardens Café is the culmination of 25 years experience. Gilles & Rachel England-Brassy have created the ultimate cafe experience that is not just about great coffee; it is about "Coffee Conversations". Seadies (as we are affectionately known to locals) has given Prevelly, Margaret River a heart and soul it so desperately needed.

Coffee and food are at the heart of Seadies but you won't find the snobby coffee crowd here. What you will find is a delicious team, a sexy and simple menu, and fresh tunes daily and great banter to pep

you up before we deliver your daily drug...the coffee bean made just the way you like it. Come and meet us for a chat, we've got the love to see you through all day, every day.

Monday to Sunday from 8am and till late Thursday to Saturday, call 9757 3074 www.SeaGardens.com.au

Blue Ginger

An Epicureans DelightThe most comprehensive range of Continental, Asian, and Specialty foods in the South West, Blue Ginger has something for everyone. Ask the cheery staff to take you thru the cheeses, small goods, artisan breads and handmade condiments. While a myriad of whole grains, flours, legumes and pulses will satisfy the most discerning foodie.

No Chef has ever had such an enormous pantry and that means anything goes on the Café menu. Local seasonal produce is used to create an ever changing menu for breakfast and lunch. The coffee is the real driving force behind this café, and you’d be hard pressed to beat it even in Melbourne..

Ph: 08 9758 7619www.BlueGingerFineFoods.com

www.BerryFarm.com.au

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VINTAGES ACCOMMODATION

Vintages Accommodation came away big winners at the 2011 South West Small Business awards held recently in Bunbury.Celebrating three 2011 South West Small Business Awards, with two in the major category - "Business with three employees or fewer", the judges award of "Business Leadership"  and the coveted "Small Business of the Year Award 2011"

BANK WEST

BANKWEST'S 65TH BIRTHDAY

Congratulations and thanks for a lifetime of excellent service within our community..........Est.1946 and still going strong! image from The Margaret River Mail

THE BERRY FARM

Nashi Pear Sparkling Wine awarded “Best Sparkling Wine” at

The 2011 Australian Fruit Wine ShowOther wines entered into in the Berry Farm range were honoured at the awards held in Cairns on 24th of June.In the Fortified Wine Category the Berry Farm Raspberry Port received a Bronze Medal and in the Liqueur Category the Berry Farm Blackberry and Limoncello Liqueurs also brought home Bronze Medals.

Local Achievements

The Bushtucker Cave and Canoe Tour provides a memorable day paddling on the Margaret River in Canadian Canoes. The tour also involves 20 minutes, bush walking, a  historic cave exploration and a unique  native wild food lunch. 

The Bushtucker Winery and Brewery Tour  in Margaret River and now the Ferguson Valley wine region, incorporate tastings at a combination of smaller boutique cellar doors and also larger iconic wineries. A Wildfood and Winery lunch is inclusive, with famous Witjiti grub pate!

Bushtucker  Deluxe Winery Tour   includes Premium  Iconic Wineries and Galleries for the dedicated wine enthusiast or private group! Scenic rare wine   tastings and an a la carte, gold plate  winery lunch are served  for the more discerning traveller!

Bushtucker Woman has owned the business since 1990, dedicating  her skills to tour guiding at its best.

3 State Tourism Awards, Telstra Innovative  Business Award, and extensive media recognition, have placed Bush tucker Tours on the Lonely Planet Travel register as a Southwest of Western Australia’s  Must Do days in the region!

Successfully operating for over 21 years there is no doubt  that a tour with the Bush Tucker team will provide brilliant fun memories so bring the  camera!

To find out more or make a booking: http://www.bushtuckertours.com(08) 9757 9084

A famous and unique experience in the South West Region

Welcome to what is becoming known as one of Australia’s most exciting breweries located in the heart of the iconic

Margaret River region. Having recently upgraded its brewing facility and venue, beer lovers can expect great things

from this proudly Australian owned and run company. 

The Margaret River region is synonymous with wine. But a unique brewer is offering an alternative to those

foundering in the great wine lake of the southwest. Colonial is a family oriented brewery   that is nestled

amongst vineyards, quaint farms and bordering the Bramley National Park, the Colonial Brewing Company is

changing expectations of both the region and of Australian beer.

Colonial beer represents the triumph of substance over style. This

craft brewery is founded on the belief that beer making is a

cornerstone of civilisation.

Each brew is created according to the company’s motto, festina

lente – hasten slowly. While the beers are brewed with skill and

innovation, it is the care and passion of the brewer that elevate

the Colonial brewing process from a science to an art form.

“At Colonial you’ll never find any half measures,” said head

brewer Mal Secourable. “Handmade in small batches under

stringently controlled conditions, we are able to consistently

produce beers of great distinction, proudly paying homage to

the ancient and learned craft of the Brewers Guild.” It is this

approach that has seen Colonial named Champion Australian

Small Brewery in 2006, 2007 as well as Champion International

Small Brewery in 2007. Colonial’s signature beer, Kolsch, has

drawn the attention of beer show judges with its clean,

refreshing style and flavours of lemon sorbet , passion fruit and

herb. In 2009 Kolsch won the Premier’s Trophy Best for WA Beer,

the Barrett Burston Trophy for the Best Draught Ale, and the

Cryer Malt Trophy for the Best Draught Ale.

Their Best in Show for the Kolsch represents a world-class

example of a top-class beer,” said the 2009 chief judge Brendan

Varis. “WA beer drinkers should be grateful and happy to have

beers of this quality available to them locally. It’s great to know we

have this kind of beer in our own backyard.”

Colonial Brewing Company

Osmington Road

Margaret River WA 6285

Ph: (08) 9758 8177

www.colonialbrewingco.com.au

thirsty@colonialbrewingco.com.au

Trading Hours 11am - 6pm

- A Life Opportunity

Many People today are reassessing the way we look at health and wellbeing.

People are ‘adjusting’ their perceptions, life behaviours and beliefs about health and healing.

The Wellness Centres provide a comprehensive array of neural organisation approaches based on chiropractic principles to restore alignment and optimise your wellbeing.

A collaborative approach with clients including pre-care education, Life Enhancement Programmes (Learning Difficulties, Corporate Performance, snoring/sleep apnoea and Slimwell), and a comprehensive analysis of stresses (structural, chemical, mental and emotional), that may be eroding your health is carried out. This will enable you to recover your vitality as we ‘coach’ you towards your potential.

The Wellness Centre focuses on whole family health from neo-natal right through to senior’s care. Support to families is a powerful way of helping people in the community reach their full potential, and contribute to the health of communities locally and globally.

Whole Health/Family Health/Global Health

Our Margaret River Centre is now fully operational with our core services of chiropractic care, kinesiology approaches, Life Enhancement Programmes and massage therapy available Monday to Friday.

Satellite practices in Busselton and Augusta have also been established to provide easier access to our service and care plans.

Our Perth service, Karrinyup Wellness Centre, continues to thrive whilst providing exceptional health care services and Wellness Programmes for the Perth metropolitan area and beyond.

Both Centres provide ‘Wellness Workshops’ for new clients every week together with our popular DVD presentations

We look forward to seeing you soon.

Dr Simon Carlin

Being Well

Whole Health

Family Health

Global Health

A comprehensive array of neural organisation approaches based on chiropractic principles to restore alignment and optimise your wellbeing.

Karrinyup Details:

admin@wellness-centre.com.au

08 9341 3020

Margaret River Details:

mrwellness@optusnet.com.au

08 9758 7888

NATURAL HEALTH

What would you invent to make life easier?Edward Bancroft – A Chopping, Cutting Down Tree Loader to helpThe builders.Lilla-Grace Howarth – Going home

What would you invent to make life easier?Lachlan Quinlan – Fencing for FoxesHarrison Walker – Fencing for Bears

Whats the hardest thing about being a kid? Nixon Dearle – You don’t know what dinosaurs look like!Charlie Seberry – And they died and got stinct!

Whats the hardest thing about being a kid?Heidi Currell– You cant build houses!Maddy Powell – Yeah, building houses….

If you grow up to be famous , what will you be famous for?Kyesier Anderson – For going to work with my dad!Joseph Bennett – For me having vegetables to eat!

If you grow up to be famous , what will you be famous for?Ollie Rogers – A ballerina!Billy Blackburn – for Surfing!

If you grow up to be famous , what will you be famous for?Ashlin Torpy – Teaching the world to sing!Eve McGarry – A princess of course!

What would you invent to make life easier? Harper ‘Tiger’ George – A Dirt Bike that doesn’t blow up!Jed Alver – A Farting Machine!

Whats the hardest thing about being a kid?Leilani Minchin French – Trying to fly, that’s reall hard!Riley Field – Doing Math!

This is what they said...At Margaret River’s Montessori School the junior primary level children work to develop themselves as independent people, to grasp reality and to acquire a fund of facts and impressions. Here is what they had to say when we went to visit them this month.......

No one can argue that Margaret River and surfing go hand in hand.

Home to some of the largest pro surfing waves outside of Hawaii, it is a draw card for surfers worldwide. Our pristine coastline and clean waters, not to mention over 75 top class surf breaks makes us a little spoiled.

So, its not surprising that Margaret River is full of surfing talent. Winter is here and some of the biggest swells are on their way. The film crew for the latest surf film just lost all their film gear when a jet ski was bold over.

Congratulations Jerome Forrest on winning the prestigious WA Open Mens State Titles and becoming State Champion and best of luck in the Surfing Professionals World Qualifying Series.

Congratulations also to Shaun Green winning the last comp in Yallingup, seen here surfing on a Sunova.

Over to you now to get out there and enjoy all that the best Margaret River Winter Surf has. Now that all the holiday crowds have gone you will be sure to have the waves to yourself.

LOCAL BREAKS

Top Left: Boodjidup

Middle: Jarrad Davies at Indjiup Bay

Bottom Left: A Secret...

Bottom Right: Shaun Green at Boodjidup

Surfing The Region

Surfs up at Boodjidup

Watch this space for

local action and check out our surf trivia.....

*In the early 1800s 'Men of

God' arrived in Hawaii and

promptly outlawed the Sport

of Kings.

*The University of Plymouth

was the first university to

offer a degree in surfing.

*The biggest wave ever

ridden by a surfer is believed to be the monstrous 70 foot

wave ridden by Pete

Cabrinha in Maui, Hawaii on

January 10 2006

*Our very own Mick Short

not only shreds but he can also build houses.

*'Boat Ramps' is one of Tom

Carrolls favourite waves

*Bob McTavish believes a

surfers foot size should dictate the tail-width of his

board

*The record for longest

distance surfing a wave is

held by Brazilian surfer, Picuruta Salazar. He surfed a

tidal wave known as the

"Pororoca" on the Amazon

River in Brazil for 37 minutes

while traveling12.5 km.

Can you remember

catching your first wave?

Top Right: Gas Reef

Middle: Gas Reef again

Bottom Right: Secret Bottom Left: Redgate

Thanks Nic for your photo contributions and you can take a look at his brand new website here: www.nicolas-risch-photography.fr

LOCAL BREAKS

Local Real EstateThe evolution of the Margaret River Brand and the changing face of the Beach Shack!

 From American Whalers and Sealers secretly plying the coast, through early European settlement, the timber pioneers of the Yelverton’s and Power’s through to the poverty stricken Groupies and Butter Milk Dairy Farmers to later day uses of Surf, food, wine and song the Margaret River “Brand” has encapsulated many aspects of its colourful heritage in local attractions.  And what has happened to the “Beach House” in this time? Ask anyone native sandgroper over 45 years old the question “Tell me about your favourite holidays as a kid?” and immediately “Rotto” springs to mind with a commentary on ultra basic cottages, sand all over the floor, no cars, salty beach towels over the balustrades, rise with the sun and fall with the moon, BBQ between the flies and the mozzies and hose the place out with a high pressure hose before you leave on the ferry! Whilst we laugh about it – I always strive to get people to focus on what they loved the best about their childhood holidays before they start their process of property selection. Comments like “The motorbikes at uncle Georges farm, fishing at Rotto, swimming at the Basin, fish and chips at Mandurah” give rise to destinations like 2 Ha at Margaret’s, a cottage at Gracetown, the calm waters of Geographe Bay or a light winery lunch at Leeuwin. Sure – we’re more affluent, the eating and drinking habits have evolved in keeping with our Mediterranean climate and an increasingly Asian influence on out taste buds and we’ve take to wine like blowflies to BBQ’s but no matter how much money we throw at these beach houses, the best loved, most used and abused are the ones where no sleep is lost through sand being walked through the house, fish cleaned in the laundry trough or a glass of red gracing the floor! Beach houses in WA are about how the house relates to the outside environment, not about how you lock yourself inside the four external walls – the further comment “I don’t want to feel like I’m in suburbia – that’s what I’m trying to get away from” is an oft’ repeated line. So – as you ponder the question of securing a little patch of this paradise for yourself as most do when they venture to our region, can I urge you to go back to the basics of “What made your childhood holidays so special” and then address this rather than the bricks and mortar! Invariably we find that the times we remember most fondly were when life was simple, the house was small enough to clean in 2 secs, and most of all the mortgage didn’t handcuff us to the office desk! So often we find that the beach houses which get the most use are the ones where the burden of ownership is the least.

It’s the region which gives us the charm – not the size of the home theatre – in fact the bigger the home theatre, the larger the disincentive to immerse yourself IN the region – so Go Back to the Basics, and then go shopping, not impulse buy and then find massive cognitive dissonance over a bad purchase! It’s a paradigm shift to focus outside rather than inside when buying a beach house, but don’t dress it up – this is for the weekends and holidays plus retirement, not for the mundane 9 to 5!

 Joe White Principal/Licensee JMW Real Estate 0417 939 715

Margaret River Real Estate “It’s the region which gives us the charm – not the size of the home theatre – in fact the bigger the home theatre, the larger the disincentive to immerse yourself IN the region”

The JMW Real Estate team is a close-knit and hardworking group of individuals that live, work and play in the South West. It is a diverse team in which everyone brings their unique skills, experience and contacts to benefit the group, however, the desire to achieve outstanding results is the common denominator that everyone shares. www.JMWRealEstate.com.au Jo White Tel: 08 9756 8800 Mob: 0417 939 715

24 Georgette Road, Gracetown - 3 bed, 1 bath 993sqm $1,875,000

Well located and boasting some of the best ocean views in Gracetown, this well presented two storey beach house will provide family and friends with generations of holiday enjoyment. From the second storey balcony, take in all the surf breaks in the Bay, the migration of whales, sunsets and endless afternoons lapping up the lifestyle only Gracetown can offer. Enjoy a short walk to the safe swimming beach, shops, cafe or any of the surf breaks in the Bay. David Cross 0439 496 926 david@jmwrealestate.com.au

174 Wilderness Road, Margaret River - 5 bed, 2 bath 3ha (7.4 acres) $1,250,000

A bush property that is close to the beach & town. This elevated family home offering distant rural views to the north, might just be the one. The property boasts an abundance of local flora and fauna making it the ideal holiday getaway or permanent residence. There is a large shed with concrete floor separate from the main house and plenty of water storage supplied from a number of fresh rainwater tanks. David Cross 0439 496 926 david@jmwrealestate.com.au

Lot 201 Curtis Street, Cowaramup - 3 bed, 1 bath 4100sqm $595,000

Functional and easy to maintain with polished timber flooring throughout the living areas adds to the warmth and character of this charming weatherboard and Iron residence. The kitchen with a lovely bush outlook is adjacent to the dining and lounge area, a great spot for family and friends to gather. To stay cosy as we approach the cooler months there is a slow burning wood heater as well as a split reverse cycle system in the lounge areas. Annie Billstein 0400 062 239 annie@jmwrealestate.com.au

6 Magnolia Court - 5 bed, 3 bath 737sqm $599,000

As you enter via the main door, the open plan lounge and dining areas offer a sense of space with high ceilings. The generous chefs kitchen with ample storage to overwhelm any person.Established easy care gardens, rear entertainment area and a garden shed complete the property. The double carport features high pitched ceilings – suitable for boats or caravans. Annie Billstein 0400 062 239 annie@jmwrealestate.com.au

24 Seahawk Rest, Gracetown -5 bed, 3 bath 1.2ha (2.8acres) $1,525,000

Located in a small precinct of rural residential lots, just over 2kms to the beach & boat ramp of Gracetown, the property boasts a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom residence plus a separate self-contained well-appointed studio. Fresh water is supplied from two rainwater tanks with a combined capacity of 209,300 litres. There is also a well on the property that then provides quality second water supply. David Cross 0439 496 926 david@jmwrealestate.com.au

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