A Word From Watto - September 12
The AFL Grand Final live at Preston Beach Community Centre on the big screen attracted some 58 women, men and children, predominantly made up from locals and a big turn out from guests staying at Footprints. Our small community centre struggled to cope but it was great to see the establishment of an instant creche over in one corner which contained and entertained some 8 small children. A big thank you is extended to all the helpers who made this event a great success. A special mention goes to Clint and Gwennie from the general store for their help and support. If I name the rest of our helpers for sure and certain I will leave someone out, then it will be damage control.
The AFL Grand Final live at Preston Beach Community Centre on the big screen attracted some 58 women, men and children, predominantly made up from locals and a big turn out from guests staying at Footprints. Our small community centre struggled to cope but it was great to see the establishment of an instant creche over in one corner which contained and entertained some 8 small children. A big thank you is extended to all the helpers who made this event a great success. A special mention goes to Clint and Gwennie from the general store for their help and support. If I name the rest of our helpers for sure and certain I will leave someone out, then it will be damage control.
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| Kiddie Corner |
On the AFL
game day we witnessed end to end hard tough football in which Sydney Swans
eventually took the flag, but there were no sooks, every player put in the hard
yards which made it one of the most memorable classic games of Australian rules.
Bev and
Jeff Ireland put together an AFL Grand Final football tipping contest in which
Nick Kirkbridge and Jo Clark, both guests of Footprints, were winners and how is
this, they kindly donated the money back to Progress contributing to our
community’s future fund raising needs – well done guys.
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| The guest presenter was Jaxon Crabb, former AFL player for West Coast and Port Adelaide. Jaxon played 188 games for WAFL club Claremont and won the Sandover Medal in 2005 |
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| Footy regulars and locals stuck to their seats during the half time break |
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| Putting a new twist on 'kicking the can around" or trick photography? |
The next
day was the Preston Beach Spring Cup which saw a good turnout of keen golfers
hitting off, followed by the Spring Cup Fete. Progress took part in the
fete where the girls did well selling books. So in conjunction with the AFL
game day and the book sales it generated some good fund raising for Progress. In
closing, Larraine had a touch of luck by winning the Golf Club raffle. Like most others we have always supported
these types of fund raising raffles as an investment, but it’s the first time
Laurie has ever won such a large well presented raffle.
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| Book Stall volunteers, Larraine, Marion, Gina and Jan |
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| Winners and grinner's |
Don’t
forget this month’s Oktoberfest, 3pm Saturday October 20th 2012;
remember dress up for the occasion, BYO drinks, with food for sale on the day.
Regards
John Watson
President Preston Beach
Progress Association
