What’s On - Perth - September 2008
Targa West Rally
Friday 5th September 8.45am and 6pm
8.45am Murray Street Mall and 6pm James Street, Northbridge
Free
A total of 87 cars in four categories will line up in the Mall for the start of the 3 day event before heading off to Barbagallo Raceway, as well as the hills and valleys around Perth. At the end of day one at 6 pm the cars will gather in James Street, Northbridge for a ‘show and shine’, while drivers and support crews will enjoy the hospitality of the city’s premier entertainment precinct. There are four different sections in the rally;
the Classic Challenge, which includes a 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV;
the Modern Challenge, which includes a ’84 Porsche and F6 Typhoon;
the Classic Competition division, which includes a ‘65 Ford Mustang, ’72 Ford Escort and ’73 Datsun 240 Z; and the
Modern Competition, the field of which includes a Lotus Elise and Lamborghini Superleggera.
Contact:www.cityofperth.wa.gov.au
Castledare Miniature Railway
1st Sunday of each month and 3rd Sunday of each month
1st Sunday Niana Station Castledare Place Wilson 11am - 3:00pm
3rd Sunday Wilson Park Station Kent St. Wilson (Kent St. Weir) on the 10am – 2pm.
Entry to the grounds and use of the facilities is free. Fares, Adult $5.00 Child $2.50 Multi Rider $20.00 Under 2 years of age travel free with adult.
Ride the miniature train to see flora and fauna of our natural Australian bush. Tours of the Loco sheds and work shops can be arranged.
Contact:Secretary Ken Belcher Ph (08) 9356 2290 Email- secretarycastledare@amnet.net.au or web: www.castledare.com.au
Checkered Flag Slot Cars
Monday 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Tuesday 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Wednesday 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Thursday 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Friday 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
Sunday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Shop 5, 1909 Albany Hwy MADDINGTON, WA, 6109
Pricing – Dependant on number of laps and races booked.
Checkered Flag Slotcar Raceway in Maddington offers Perth’s premier slotcar raceway on a 8 lane 42 metre road course, also a 6 lane 20 metre road course, with a scale 1/8th mile dragstrip and a 4 lane AFX track!!
Organised racing 5 nights a week.
Specializing in:-
* Birthday Parties
* Group Bookings
* Social Clubs
* Mobile Track Hire Service
Contact:Phone 9452 0933 Fax 9452 0934 Mobile 0427 731 853
Cycling around river
Whenever you like – Bike Hire – 7 Days 9-5pm
Causeway Car Park Perth East end of Riverside Drive About Bike Hire at the East end of Riverside Drive
Free or Bike hire cost if required. From $10 per hour adults and $7 children
Perth has a large number of cycleways that make cycling around the river a safe and fun way to see the city. A popular ride is leaving from About Bike Hire at the East end of Riverside Drive, past Barrack Street Jetty, crossing the Narrows bridge, riding through South Perth, over the Causeway and then back to About Bike Hire.
Contact:9221 2665 or click here
Play School Live in Concert in Western Australia
Friday 8 September 06 - Fremantle Town Hall
Saturday 9 September 06 - Warnbro Community YMCA
Sunday 10 September 06 - Morley Sports and Recreation Centre
Tuesday 12 September 06 - South Perth Civic Centre
Wednesday 13 September 06 - Morley Sports and Recreation Centre
Thursday 14 September 06 - South Perth Civic Centre01 Sep 08 to 10 Sep 08
Adults at Children’s prices $12. Babies under 12 months FREE when sitting on a lap. Standard Adults and children - $9.90 through BOCS
Hear songs and stories and play games with two presenters from every toddler’s favourite TV show, Play School. The Play School presenters, along with the real stars of the show Big Ted, Little Ted, Jemima and Humpty, will imaginatively entertain kids in Western Australia. Singing songs such as ‘Incy Wincy’, ‘Twinkle Twinkle’, ‘I’m a Little Tea Pot’, ‘The Der Glumph’ and ‘The Wiggley Woo’.
A 40 minute performance and the presenters will come out after the show to meet and greet the audience.
There is lots of audience participation so kids will be singing and dancing along with their beloved characters but just like the show there are quiet times to just watch and listen.
Contact: www.bocsticketing.com.au
Celebrate Father’s Day Festival
07 Sep 08 10:00am to 3:00pm
Synergy Parkland – Kings Park, West Perth
Gold coin donation
This Father’s Day you can enjoy lots of fun outdoor activities, such as African drumming, giant rock-wall climbing, kite making, camel rides and more at Kings Park in West Perth.
Little kids can meet Fat Cat and enjoy the reptile displays while bigger kids can find their creative side at woodworking workshops or jump around in Sumo suits.
There will be loads of interactive displays, demonstrations, music and entertainment but, most importantly, there will be pancakes! A must on any Father’s Day, the whole family can enjoy eating them in the catering marquee or get in on the action at the pancake tossing competitions.
Contact: click here
Maylands Waterland
Dependant on weather. Confirm first.
Clarkson Road Maylands WA 6051
$3 for adults and $2.50 for children
Maylands Waterland is just 7km from Perth’s centre on the Maylands Peninsula, overlooking the Swan River. It has four pools, a mini golf area, wildflower gardens and grassed and shaded picnic areas. The play equipment and barbecues make it the perfect place for a family outing.
This Council-owned, unique recreational facility is run by the YMCA and comprises a fully enclosed landscaped area housing four shaded splash pools to suit children of varying ages, a water slide, waterfall and channel, a large water fountain to play under, a mini golf course and a bouncy castle.In addition to these water facilities, Maylands Waterland also has shaded seating areas, a barbecue for general use, as well as a kiosk from which light refreshments can be purchased.Squeals of excitement emanate from this unique facility as children enjoy the fun and freedom of its safe, child-friendly environment. Of course parental supervision is essential at all times, however the facility also has fully qualified lifeguards available to provide additional support.
Contact: - (08) 9272 4456 or www.bayswater.wa.gov.au
Swan Bells Tower
Open daily from 10am. Open everyday except Good Friday and Christmas Day Last entry 3.45 (winter) or (4.15) summer.
Barrack Square Riverside Drive, Perth WA 6831
$10 Adults and $7 Concessions
The Swan Bells Tower, on the banks of the Swan River, houses the historic bells from St Martin-in-the-Fields church in London, which were presented as a bicentennial gift to WA. Climb the tower to see the bells and head to the observation deck for panoramic views of the city and the river. There are regular bell-ringing demonstrations. The Swan Bells is one of the world’s largest musical instruments. They have amassed a fascinating array of precision timepieces, bells and optical instruments that demonstrate how time was kept in the mechanical era before the ‘world went digital’.
Contact: - 08 9218 8183 or www.swanbells.com.au or info@swanbells.com.au
What’s On Perth by Rebecca Doughty
