Over the past 25 years Dumbleyung Landcare has done a lot in our region!

Don't miss out on the opportunity to learn and discover what Landcare projects have prospered over the last 25 years and why.

On Wednesday April 6th a half day bus tour will inspect sites and view saltland reclamation, post fire bush regeneration, rock crushing results, trees (why and where), water issues PLUS! hear no-nonsense advice direct from farmers and guest speakers.

This is a free field day and for catering purposes please RSVP by April 1st to Claudia Hadlow on 0429 612 447 or dyglandcare@westnet.com.au

This field day is thanks to,

Meet our friend Tara.

She likes long walks on the beach, enjoying coffee from along came Henry and reading a book or two from the Dumbleyung Library.

Do you share any similarities with Tara? Then you could join Tara and become a friend of the CRC.

Our friends volunteer their time and they're pretty darn cool!

​We're looking for a number of friends to join a roster of a few hours a week/fortnight to assist with Library tasks, collating the weekly Quack Chat and any upcoming CRC initiatives.

Friends of the CRC are also asked to volunteer their time whilst staff are away to ensure tourists/community members can access CRC services and the Bluebird display.

As our thank you, our 'friends' are invited to enjoy a barista coffee from along came Henry whilst on the job - it's that cruisy! Plus, receive a free Individual CRC Membership!

If  you're interested in becoming a friend, please fill in the below form with the day/time which suits you best.

"YODA/EYRESY CUP"
 The battle is on again in memory of
Josh Joyce & Jeremy Eyre.
 
Come along to Nenke Park in Kukerin to see the rivalry continue as the Kukerin Cricket Club battles it out with the Dumbleyung Cricket Club to see who gets the right to hold the cup aloft.

Come to Kukerin for a fun but important day to remember these guys who are no longer with us but were such big parts of both our clubs.

Profits to be donated to charity.
1pm Start
Friday 8th April

Following the match there will be trophy presentations for the KDCC 2015-16 season.
Hot meat rolls and drinks available.​

Above L-R: Audrey Bateup , Liz Dare and Lola Hannah enjoying morning tea after a long well played game.

On Monday March 21 two of Dumbleyung greatest ladies bowlers went head to head in the Championship Singles Plate. After over an hour of play Lola Hannah defeated Liz Dare, 25 to 16. Umpire Audrey Bateup commented it became close towards the end and was overall a good game.

​After a strong month of cricket Kukerin-Dumbleyung boarded the bus and made their way to Cuballing to play perennial Grand Finalists Cuballing. The mood on the bus was a mix of nervousness and hope as the team pondered the game ahead. The coin toss was won by Cuballing and with trepidation they chose to bat.
 
The start of the game is always important and with Cuballing having an aggressive line-up it was likely that the upper hand would quickly be established. Unfortunately it went to Cuballing with their openers getting off to a flyer. Just as quickly as they had started the partnership was broken with Scott Gray taking a brilliant one handed catch while half way through his follow through. The first wicket did not bring a second and with the runs still flowing the captain turned to Conan Holder and Pete Downey. Although bowling well they could not stem the runs and by drinks Cuballing had batted themselves into a good position. Like the previous week the Kukerin-Dumbleyung boys needed to dig deep to get the game under control and to enable this the spin twins of Dame Leo and Kalan Joyce came on to bowl. The change in bowling had the desired effect of lowering the run rate and increasing the pressure on the Cuballing batsmen. The wickets then started to fall and with the spinners proving to be effective they continued in until late in the innings. In the last five overs the opening bowlers came back and did a great job of finishing off the innings. A good fight back from the team restricted Cuballing to 8/188, a tough total to chase but not impossible.
 
The batting plan was simple. Both openers bat for 45 overs, score about a hundred each and the game should be won. Despite the simpleness of the plan it still would not be easy with Cuballing boasting a strong bowling line-up. The plan started well with Dame Leo and Matthew Gilfellon getting off to a solid start, keeping out the openers and scoring at a reasonable rate. Cuballing went straight to negative tactics, placing men out on the boundary to stem the run rate. The first milestone of the partnership, facing off the opening bowlers, was within reach when the first wicket fell. This started a procession of batsmen coming and going, not at a rate that would qualify as a ‘Parrot Parade’ but a rate implying a team showing fight but slightly outgunned. This fight was assisted by Pete Joyce providing a backbone to the innings, with an at times guarding and at times counter-attacking innings. One man though was not enough to beat the Cuballing attack and the last wicket fell for 103, well short of the required total.
 
                                                                                                                                                                       Above: David Head bowling and Pete Joyce in background
The team was despondent and in shock at the abrupt finish of the season. Despite lacking the required polish all it was hard not to concentrate on the negative tactics or seemingly unjust decisions of umpires. Part way through the bus trip at home the talk had changed, discussion of the highlights of the game and of the season abound. With the rising of the sun in the morning so did the hope of the team, determined to go one better next year.

Despite not winning the grand final this season has had plenty of positives. Firstly is the emergence of a couple of young batsmen (Pete Joyce and Ryan Taylor) who have shown plenty of skill and fight during the season as well as a young all-rounder (Conan Holder) and young bowler (Pete Downey) who will hopefully be around in the future. Secondly is the form of some of the veterans who have led the team with bat and ball and will hopefully be around to continue to do so over at least the next few years. Most importantly though is that the club had plenty of people committing to playing, a fantastic group of supporters and helpers and much enjoyment is had by all.
 
 
                                    P Joyce 40                                           S Gray 3/41 (9)
                                                                                                  K Joyce 2/35 (9)

Well done to the Kukerin-Dumbleyung Cricket Club on a great season! We look forward to reading Jiminiy Cricket match commentary next season!

​This is a general notice to alert Farmers to the dangers of the 'prickly poison' plant (pictured right) which has caused stock deaths in the last few weeks in the Shire.

The plant is most poisonous following any rainfall event which initiates new growth or flowering. Please keep a look out for any unusual plants growing in paddocks that are stocked.

​ If in doubt please get them identified if you are at all suspicious of the plant. The Landcare Office can assist with sourcing information and can be contacted on  98634225.

Article by C.Hadlow

Over a dozen people made it to the Community Garden Easter Raffle drawn on Thursday March 17.

The Easter Raffle was organised by community garden volunteers to help purchase seedlings and fertiliser for winter produce. With a great chocolate hamper up for grabs the community garden volunteers were able to raise over $200. 

CEO Matt Gilfellon and new Community Development Officer, Nicole Taylor attended the morning tea raffle draw, with Mr Gilfellon pulling the winning name from the bowl.

Congratulations to Amy Kuchel on winning the Community Garden Easter Hamper!

If you have a spare hour or two, and would like to be involved in the community garden, then please leave your name and details at the CRC or head down on a Thursday morning. Everyone welcome - it's your community garden!

The Wagin Woolorama experienced a touch of Dumbleyung in the Art Pavillion, as four artists from Dumbleyung Artspace entered  pieces into the local art exhibition and competition.

Tanya Kirk, Sjaan Hitchcock-Jose and Lana Jose all entered work into the 'One Persons Work' category. Each lady entered three pieces, including a mosaic, mixed media and another individual piece. There were seven people in each category, with Faye from Wagin winning with her hand carved pumpkin carriage. 

Pat Holmes entered two brilliant paintings - 'Always Remembered', which was highly commended (see below). Pat has kindly donated this painting  to the Dumbleyung Mens Shed.
 
Pat's second entry 'Loading Up' (see pictured right) was also snapped up and sold at the Wagin Woolorama.
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Search 'Dumbleyung Artspace' on Facebook for more information or pop down Artspace on Absolon Street,  Wednesday evenings or Thursday afternoons. 

                                                                          

​Above: Pat Holmes 'Loading Up' painting sold at the Wagin Woolorama

The new yacht club facility provided an excellent location for the districts' Palm Sunday service conducted by Canon Carol Morgan from Bunbury. Dayle Lloyd and Peter Cumming provided the music. Parishioners attended from Lake Grace, Wagin, Williams and Dumbleyung.

The 60 strong crowd which included many children saw the baptism of cousins Eloise Bartram and Grady Ford. After the service a shared lunch was enjoyed and many of the visitors took the opportunity to do some sightseeing.

Positive comments were made on the new signage at the lake.

For those interested please see below Easter Church Services,
Good Friday - Nolans Farm, Tarin Rock 9am Stations of the Cross
Easter Sunday - Anglican Uniting Church, Dumbleyung 11am (no minister)

Article by B.Bartram

On Saturday March 19, Dumbleyung Landcare hosted the Dumbleyung and Kukerin Community Fox Shoot. Of the five teams registered in this years shoot, a total of  72 foxes, 1 feral cat and 30 rabbits were eradicated.

The winning team, the 'Riff Raffs' from Wagin, led by Ben Atkins delivered 38 foxes, 1 feral cat and 9 rabbits. Thanks to our generous sponsors, they took home a fox trap, valued at $355 and $200 cash. In second place was the 'Fence Road Verminators MK3' team with 18 foxes & 8 rabbits and took home $100. Third place went to team 'Big Haul' who brought in 11 foxes & 4 rabbits and won $80 prize money.

A big breakfast was supplied on Sunday March 20 and I wish to extend a great big thank you to all our special local sponsors for helping us to make this happen.

Thank you to the following  businesses and organisations that kindly donated towards the 2016 fox shoot;
GOLD Sponsor - Dumbleyung Roadhouse
SILVER Sponsors - T & S Freight, Dumbleyung Earthmoving & Plant Hire, Flexitrans Transport, Wishbone Transport, Dumbleyung Volunteer Fire Brigade and the Dumbleyung District Club
BRONZE Sponsors - Dumbleyung Food work’s, MW & JM Hudson and the Men’s Shed

A further thanks to the Wheatbelt NRM office in Northam for funding the event and breakfast. The Wheatbelt NRM has been a very generous and supportive sponsor over the last two years in providing funding for this event to be organised.

SUBSIDISED FOX BAITS AVAILABLE NOW!
The support from the Wheatbelt NRM has allowed the Landcare office to offer a 50% subsidy towards the cost of fox baits. With  sufficient funds Landcare are able to subsidise up to 200 fox baits. First preference is to Farmers that participated on the fox shoot and the list of Farmers that have contacted the Landcare Office with their request.

I encourage all Farmers to contact the Landcare Office with any issues relating to funding opportunities, weed /poison plant information, request for permit to purchase fox baits, re-vegetation projects and fencing subsidies. If you don’t contact me, I can’t help you!
Ring Claudia on 042912447 or visit the Office in the main street of Dumbleyung. 

​Thanks to C.Hadlow for the article