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Girls School Cinema! looks like cute movie SET IN ALBANY buy tickets here https://girlsschoolcinema.tickets.red61.com/listprices.php?performanceId=8556%3A620

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Hi Friends
For those of you who have been coming to Online Tours of Australian towns, already know that we pick a location and watch videos from there.
This week we can do Carnavon north of WA.

For those who have stayed or lived there are welcome to join tell stories about their experience in the town.
We can also cover surrounding towns.

My name is Bonnie I have done lots of WA travel including Carnavon and surrounding towns.
I love sharing and hearing travel stories come and on Sunday

Bonnie

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This social tennis group gathers for anyone willing to socialise through some tennis activities. No experience required. Rackets available but you are also welcome to bring your own equipment. Come join us for some great fun.
PS: Wheelchair friendly.
It's not an online event. I haven't been able to change it on the page.

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Bring your knitting ... or any other project you want to work on. Spend two hours just enjoying "me time". Chill out with some lovely people who'll make you feel welcome.

This group does a wide variety of projects ... as a collective crafting group we also make Uthanda dolls, boobies for mastectomy patients and fun decorations like flowers & butterflies.

We're in the process of contributing to other community necessities here & abroad... we've got our hand up to make pouches for orphaned joeys .... and other projects for girls in South Africa .. come join us, many hands make light work (luckily we're not a kitchen where tooo many cooks.....)

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Relax, renew and recharge and start your week with ease and harmony.

The music is produced at frequencies that bring balance and literally "tune you in" physically, emotionally and mentally.

It is deeply relaxing and perfect for people who find meditation challenging and struggle to focus their busy mind.

The frequencies in the music sing to your cells.

Each week we enjoy a different intention to compliment the frequencies which include the Solfeggio scale, planetary and many others
The variety of music genre's include drums, flutes and singing.

We finish the session with the beautiful vibratory sounds of singing bowls and tuning forks played over you.

All Mindfulness Meditation Hub facilitator's and welcomer's are volunteers. Your payment goes towards the Hub and helps support people that may not be in a financial position to contribute.

Please visit their website to book in and for more information.
https://www.mindfulnessmeditationhubperth.com.au/

This event is also live streamed for those people that cannot get there in person. Please book in via the website for the connection details.

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Start off your week with a casual walk and chat around Yokine Reserve. The group meets every Monday and walks along the footpath for approximately 3km's (one lap) or longer depending on what people want to do on the day. Look for Jon with the yellow Befriend flag on the grassed area in front of the change rooms. Group will be observing social distancing practices. All levels of fitness welcome!

Bus 19 from Perth Busport. See Transperth for up to date info:

https://www.transperth.wa.gov.au/Journey-Planner

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Join Befriend Host Pauline for this fun & productive Sewing Group which is held every Tuesday through school term

Tuesday's from 21st July until 22nd September
Break for School Holidays

Return every Tuesday from 13th October until 8th December
at The John Wellard Community Centre - Runneymede Gate, Wellard.

9.30am to 11.30am

BYO Project to work on & machine if you so wish,
but there are sewing machines available onsite to use.

Feel free to drop in for a cuppa & chat
to be inspired by what others are making.

Everyone is welcome & you'll find us in the Boronia Room Upstairs.

Due to COVID restrictions some of the kitchen facilities are unavailable to us during this time so you are welcome to bring your own flask of tea/coffee & morning tea if you so wish.
As our Hosts are all Volunteers we request our guests take responsibility to be supportive of the current COVID Safety Plans when required. Your assistance with these guidelines is much appreciated by the entire Befriend Team.

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Please Note: Due to recent recommendations surrounding COVID-19 it is requested where possible you bring your own materials & equipment to work with & everyone is asked to bring along their own hand sanitiser or antiseptic wipes.

You may be asked to sign in on entry and everyone will be responsible to wipe down their work space at the end of the sessions and practice 1.5m distancing whilst in attendance.

For everyone's peace of mind and help towards us all staying well, if you are experiencing any cold or flu symptoms please stay home to recover.

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Weekly walk starting from the north side of the South Beach Cafe. We walk south from there to C.Y.O'Conner beach. It's a 4Km round trip along the bike path. Nice ocean views along the way and pretty flat terrain. hang around for a coffee afterwards if you like.

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There are many places to investigate around the Perth city centre and we aim to find some of them. The CBD Walking Group picks a place to go every week and if the weather turns bad, we stick to the arcades and covered spaces. Join your fellow city walkers as we traverse the city paths looking at buildings and spaces we often commute past by bus or car but never look at more closely. We meet at Citiplace Community Centre at Perth Train Station every Tuesday at 10am. Join your fellow city explorers to learn more about inner Perth. Enter the front sliding doors to get to reception. Look for the yellow flag in the dining room of the centre located through the doors to the right of the reception desk.

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Join Befriend Host Greg & friends every Tuesday morning through School Term @ The William Bertram Community Centre.

Share their passion for all things craft related whilst sharing skills & knowledge with others.

Some of the WIP include crochet, 5D Diamond Painting, Sewing, Colouring Inn, Drawing, Knitting and much more.

Drop in whatever time suits you & stay for as long as you want.

Be inspired by others or challenge yourself to master a new craft.

We look forward to meeting you & sharing some time together creating amazing pieces whilst making new friends.

This is a free event.

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Please Note: Due to COVID restrictions some of the kitchen facilities are unavailable to us during this time so you are welcome to bring your own flask of tea/coffee & morning tea/lunch if you so wish.

As our Hosts are all Volunteers we request our guests take responsibility to be supportive of the current COVID Safety Plans when required. Your assistance with these guidelines is much appreciated by the entire Befriend Team.

Due to recent recommendations surrounding COVID-19 it is requested where possible you bring your own materials & equipment to work with & everyone is asked to bring along their own hand sanitiser or antiseptic wipes.

You may be asked to sign in on entry and everyone will be responsible to wipe down their work space at the end of the sessions and practice 1.5m distancing whilst in attendance.

For everyone's peace of mind and help towards us all staying well, if you are experiencing any cold or flu symptoms please stay home to recover.

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Your invited to join Befriend Host Jeanne & friends on Tuesday mornings @ The Dome in Waikiki to play Canasta or Rummikub.

No matter what your skill level is for these games you are welcome to join us and we can either show you how to play or just be ready to join in the challenge of the game with others.

Look for the Yellow Befriend Flag and you'll find us enjoying a cuppa, good conversation & of course a game or two!

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During these challenging times surrounding Covid-19 we ask everyone who attends any Befriend Meetups to ensure you have your own hand wash or anticeptic wipes on hand.

Maintain the 1.5m social distancing recommendations where & when possible.

If you are feeling unwell or showing flu like symptoms, please stay home in consideration of others and for the benefit of your own speedy recovery.

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Join Margarita for a coffee and chat, friendship and laughter.
Bring along any suggestions for where to meet next time.
Everyone welcome!

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It's always a great time to get out in the beautiful outdoors for some fresh air and exercise for a healthy mind and healthy body. Tomato Lake is an easy walk on concreted pathways the whole way around. People of all abilities very welcome. Walk at your own pace, and make new friends or renew acquaintances.

Meet at 4pm in the Oats Street Car park near the children's playground. We are often sitting near the BBQ and picnic table areas. Walk will commence by 4:15pm. I will be there with the Yellow Befriend flag. My mobile number is[masked] in case you can't find me.

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Join us as we reuse old sheets, duvets, pilowcases, tablecloths and even reluv old projects. We make funky material bags to take shopping instead of plastic bags as Boomerang Bags. But we also make joey pouches, Uthanda dolls, premmie baby clothes for WA hospitals. We support local community needs by getting together over a cuppa and have a small imprint locally, within our state and Australia wide plus an international presence.

So far our Alkimos group has made over 3000 bags, saved manchester from landfill, responded passionately to wildife injured by bushfires, sending 5 sachels of pouches & medical supplies to NSW, then toasted our achievements with a good coffee and a tiny (in my opinion) piece of cake.

We meet weekly on a Wednesday at Alkimos pop up library from 9.30am to 11.30pm. Please come & join us

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Meet each week for an easy to mid level walk around the beautiful parkland of Manning Park. Length of walk can be between 2-4 Km depending on what people want to do on the day. Walk can include beautiful ocean views from the bushland ridge and a stroll past the historic Azelia Ley homestead. Meet on the grass area at the bottom of the car park near the "Manning Stairs" (see map). Look for the Befriend Flag. Group will be observing Social distancing practices.

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Come join a lively fitness session for mothers and their gorgeous babies!

Joanna, a mother of 3 boys, decided to support those impacted by COVID19.

Through her role as trainer with Kanga training, Joanna has championed community spirit and committed to supporting vulnerable mums and bubs throughout this time by offering free, weekly post-natal safe 'mums and bubs fitness programs' delivered through live online Zoom classes.

Kanga training is a fitness class designed for postnatal women to help them safely return to exercise, strengthen their core muscles and pelvic floor while listening to awesome music and having a dance. Babies are worn in carriers so mums can enjoy their fun workout ‘hands-free’ and they are usually covered by sleepy dust at the end of the session!
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During these online fitness sessions you will enjoy working out from the comfort of your own home. This is not a one-on-one session but rather an opportunity to explore healthy living as a mum.

Each attendee will need to complete an online health questionnaire prior to their first fitness session. This will be sent to you via your Meetup Inbox.

If you would like in-person sessions or more tailored sessions where you can ask questions, please head to Joanna’s page : https://www.facebook.com/kangatrainingcanning/
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Each session lasts for a full one hour. We begin with a gentle aerobic warm up exercise while holding baby in our arms, then we move on to floor exercises, where baby is either part of the exercise or lying on the mat next to Mum.

Next we place babies in the carriers for choreographed cardio dance, arm & bar work ending with repeaters. The session concludes with pelvic floor exercises and gentle stretching.

Things to prepare before class:
- Water bottle
- Baby Carrier (if you have one that is suitable)
- Non-stretchy scarf (for floor work)
- Yoga mat
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Our digital fitness space will be on Zoom.

Simply click on the link, enter your password (this will be provided to anyone the RSVPs via direct message) + join the fitness session

If you haven't downloaded Zoom, click on the link and you will be prompted to download Zoom on your phone or laptop. If you run into any issues, contact me at [masked] or call[masked]

Please try to download Zoom one day before our digital social gathering

See you soon 🌿

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Befriend is a mission-driven social enterprise that focuses on creating a movement of togetherness.

We exist to spark human connection between people from diverse backgrounds, to grow inclusive communities in which all people are valued and belong.

If you would like to nurture connections within your local community or online, please feel free to contact me at [masked]

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First time in an online meeting? Don’t worry, we’re here to support you

Read up on some great tips:

Befriend blog post about online "chattiquette"
https://befriend.org.au/resources/friendship-tips-blog/hosting-online-video-events-top-tips/

Watch this video on how to join a Zoom meeting
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIkCmbvAHQQ

Watch this video on joining and configuring your audio and video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-s76QHshQnY&t=6s

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Take some time out to relax, de-Stress and get creative with like-minded people. Coloured pencils and intricate themed designs will be provided or bring your own supplies.

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DUE TO COVID-19 no hugging, kissing, or shaking hands.

If you're interested in good food, a nice coffee and interesting conversation, then come on down to Cranked Coffee Leederville. We will be there every Wednesday from 11.30am until 12.30pm and look forward to getting to know you. Look out for the yellow Befriend flag on the tables out front or the back area of the cafe under the umbrella's next to the grassed area.

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Due to COVID19, have your covid safe app on your phone, stay home if you feel unwell, no hand shaking, hugs, or hi five, bring your hand sanitizer and 1.5 meter social distancing---Come join us for 10 Pin Bowling at Rosemount Bowl in North Perth every Wednesday from 1:30pm. The cost is $8 per person for x1 game. The group meets just up stairs at ROSEMOUNT bowl at 1:20pm ,Shayne will be waiting with the Befriend yellow flag. Please join us for a afternoon of fun!! Please note this is a alcohol free group, and first timers go half price and a free coffee, please be on time

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Bring your Ukelele and join in the fun at this social music group that welcomes people of all skill levels. Meets weekly Wednesdays 3.30pm to 5pm. Gold coin donation appreciated.

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Come and join in at our Wednesday evening social art and craft group in Wellard.

Put your creative skills to work in a friendly environment and enjoy a catch up and craft with like minded people.

What to bring:
• A project to start or one you'd like to finish
• Craft materials and any equipment
• BYO hand sanitiser
• And a friendly smile

Every Wednesday 7pm - 9pm during school term.

Please be prepared to help wipe down chairs, tables and surfaces before and after the session as per our community centre requirements. Cleaning equipment will be supplied.

Enter through the rear car park and press the doorbell for entry.

Please observe social distancing guidelines:
- 1.5m distance
- BYO wipes/sanitiser
- Clean or sanitise your hands often
- Cough or sneeze into your elbow
- No sharing equipment
- Follow additional advice from the venue staff

Take care and looking forward to seeing you there!

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Do you love crochet and knitting?

Do you love meeting new people and having a chat?

Are you keen to make new friends?

Come and join us at the Armadale Library and enjoy a lovely morning with like-minded people! All you will need to do is bring your own materials.

This open community gathering runs on a fortnightly basis from 9.00am-11.00am.

Tea and coffee are available for $2 from the machine.

We will be in the Reading lounge at the rear of the library (look for the yellow Befriend flag on the table and come join in). We will make sure you feel at home.

See you soon 🧶

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Befriend is a mission-driven social enterprise that focuses on creating a movement of togetherness.

We exist to spark human connection between people from diverse backgrounds, to grow inclusive communities in which all people are valued and belong.

If you would like to nurture connections within your local community or online, please feel free to contact me at [masked]

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Join Befriend Host Steve & friends at The John Wellard Community Centre in Wellard every Thursday morning, through school term as they lead everyone in song & strum for this fun Ukulele Play-a-long Session starting at 9.30am

All levels of experience are welcome. For anyone who is just interested in coming along to see what all the fun is about, we have a limited number of ukulele's on hand for you to use during the session.

We ask everyone to have their ukes tuned to
"G" eorge
"C" looney
"E" ats
"A" pples prior to the session every Thursday @ 9.30am

All songsheets are projected onto a screen for everyone to see.

You are welcome to bring along your own flask of coffee/tea & morning tea if you so wish as the kitchen facilities are limited in their use during Covid restrictions.

Entry is $2 per week.

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Please note: If you are unwell or showing any flu like symptoms we ask you not to attend and look forward to catching up at another time.

We also request when attending any Befriend event during COVID-19 alerts to please ensure you have your own hand wash or antiseptic wipes on hand and we will need attendees to sign in for the event in case of necessary followup. Follow recommended personal hygiene & safe social distancing practices and it will be appreciated as we are all volunteers, that everyone attending helps to the best of their ability with the setting up, packing down and cleaning requirements of the current COVID-19 Safety Plans applicable to the facilities we attend.

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Come along and enjoy some social bowling. No experience necessary. We get together every Thursday for some bowling. Cost is $8.70 for a 10 frame game. Meet at Melville - Superbowl in foyer area. Look for the Befriend flag.
Public transport option - 501 Bus from Fremantle Train Station.
Timetables on transperth.wa.gov.au

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Join us as we reuse old sheets, duvets, pilowcases, tablecloths and even reluv old projects. We make funky material bags to take shopping instead of plastic bags as Boomerang Bags.

But we also make joey pouches, Uthanda dolls, premmie baby clothes for WA hospitals. We support local community needs by getting together over a cuppa and have a small imprint locally, within our state and Australia wide plus an international presence.

So far our Alkimos group has made over BB 3000 bags, saved manchester from landfill, responded passionately to wildife injured by bushfires by sewing & knitting pouches, sending 5 sachels of pouches & medical supplies to NSW, then toasted our achievements with a good coffee and a tiny (in my opinion) piece of cake.

Any of these activities could be happening at Sprout. Lots to do and Boomerang Bags done on the day can be creative and funky or as cute as it's new owner (you get to take some home too!)

We meet weekly on a Thursday at Alkimos Sprout Hub from 12ish noon to 2.00 pm. Please come & join us

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Drop in for a cuppa as we invite community groups and services providers in the Mandurah area to have a community chat.

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It's always a great time to get out in the beautiful outdoors for some fresh air and exercise for a healthy mind and healthy body. Tomato Lake is an easy walk on concreted pathways the whole way around. People of all abilities very welcome. Walk at your own pace, and make new friends or renew acquaintances.

Meet at 4pm in the Oats Street Car park near the children's playground. We are often sitting near the BBQ and picnic table areas. Walk will commence by 4:15pm. I will be there with the Yellow Befriend flag. My mobile number is[masked] in case you can't find me.

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PLEASE NOTE due to COVID 19 ,have the COVID SAFE APP on your phone, please bring your hand sanitizer, please stay home if you feel unwell, please practice 1.5 meter social distancing and no hand shaking, hugs or kissing , a maximum of only 8 people may attend thanks--Join us for dinner at Old Shanghai Northbridge for a great selection of food (Thai, Chinese, Indian, Dim Sum, burgers & Korean) and good company. Please note this an alcohol free group. Prices range from $10-$20 for a meal. We meet every fortnight on a Thursday. Look out for Shayne towards the back of the food hall sitting at a round table

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Every Thursday we meet for an early evening meal and a social chat in Fremantle. Whether you are a Freo local or not come down for a chat and enjoy some delicious, well priced food. Located next to the Fremantle Markets, Henderson St. We like to start early to avoid the crowds. Cost can range from $10 -$15 for a decent meal. All welcome. This event is alcohol free. PLEASE NOTE due to COVID 19 , please stay home if you feel unwell, please practice 1.5 meter social distancing and no hand shaking, hugs or kissing.

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There is beauty in listening to the stories of others.

It gives us space to connect and expand our sense of compassion for others.

Come and join Befriend and United in Diversity for a blissful evening of guided sharing and conversation.

Everyone is welcome. All backgrounds. All religions. All abilities.

This gathering will be on Zoom.

Please be sure to download the Zoom software a day before.

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Befriend is a mission-driven social enterprise that focuses on creating a movement of togetherness.

We exist to spark human connection between people from diverse backgrounds, to grow inclusive communities in which all people are valued and belong.

If you would like to nurture connections within your local community or online, please feel free to contact me at [masked]

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First time in an online meeting? Don’t worry, we’re here to support you

Read up on some great tips:

Befriend blog post about online "chattiquette"
https://befriend.org.au/resources/friendship-tips-blog/hosting-online-video-events-top-tips/

Watch this video on how to join a Zoom meeting
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIkCmbvAHQQ

Watch this video on joining and configuring your audio and video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-s76QHshQnY&t=6s

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Come and join us for knitting, crocheting and plenty of chatting.
Bring your own project, get inspiration, learn to knit or crochet or just come to chat. Everyone welcome.
We will meet at the rear of the 115 cafe.
No cost, unless you want to partake in the coffee and cake special.
Just look for the yellow Befriend flag or give me a call. Joy, Ph[masked]
If you’re new to the art of knitting or crocheting and want to learn bring 8ply or double knit wool in a bright or light colour and a size 3.5 or 4 hook for crocheting or a size 8 or 4 mm needles for knitting.
Running every Friday now.

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Boomerang bags are about making bags , diverting waste, starting conversations, fostering sustainable behaviour and having lots of fun!

We accept donations of material, leftover projects, doona's and pillowcases and turn them into reusable bags you can use in daily life and in place of single use plastic bags.

We also sew at local fairs and expos. Everyone welcome, you don't need to know how to sew, there are lots of roles you can be involved in.

Join us! We meet weekly at either Alkimos Beach Pop-Up library or Sprout Hub, Alkimos Vista. Contact us to check where we are this week.

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Join Befriend Host Tracey & friends every Friday morning through School Term @ The John Wellard Community Centre.

Share their passion for all things craft related whilst sharing skills & knowledge with others.

Some of the WIP include crochet, 5D Diamond Painting, Sewing, Colouring Inn, Drawing, Knitting and much more.

Be inspired by others or challenge yourself to master a new craft.

You are welcome to bring along your own flask of tea/coffee & morning tea if you so wish as the kitchen facilities are limited for our use at the moment.

We look forward to meeting you & sharing some time together creating amazing pieces whilst making new friends.

This is a free event.

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Please Note:

As our Hosts are all Volunteers we request our guests take responsibility to be supportive of the current COVID Safety Plans when required. Your assistance with these guidelines is much appreciated by the entire Befriend Team.

Due to recent recommendations surrounding COVID-19 it is requested where possible you bring your own materials & equipment to work with & everyone is asked to bring along their own hand sanitiser or antiseptic wipes.

You may be asked to sign in on entry and it will be greatly appreciated if everyone assists with the setting up, cleaning and pack down of the craft room and practice 1.5m distancing whilst in attendance.

For everyone's peace of mind and help towards us all staying well, if you are experiencing any cold or flu symptoms please stay home to recover.

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Hello fellow crafter's.

We are a craft group that welcomes everyone and all types of craft. BYO coffee/cup an snacks and craft material and your smile and laugh.

We are located in the William Bertram Community Centre. If you would like to join us we are in the last room down end of Hall to the left.

Please note: due to covid 19 we would like to ask all attendees to bring your own hand sanitizer or antibacterial wipes, drink's, food and please don't share with others. Also please remember the social distancing rules while crafting.

Happy Crafting fellow crafter's

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A casual cycling group starting at the car park next to the Narrow’s Bridge (Point Belches, Mill Point Rd South Perth).

The ride is about 12 km total and usually takes about 45 minutes.

Starting at Point Belches riding along the designated bike path along the Swan River to Optus Stadium. We then cycle on the Matagarup Bridge continuing to follow the river to Elizabeth Quay then cycling back to the starting point in South Perth.

What you need to bring:
Your own bike
A helmet
Enclosed shoes
A bike lock
water bottle

please be mindful of social distancing, and stay home if unwell.

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Come and join us for the healthiest “sundowner” going!

Each week we walk/roll/stroll for 30 minutes south of Burns Beach on the sealed path returning as the sun sets. There are plenty of benches with beautiful views to make use of if you prefer not to walk the whole distance – we will collect you on our way back. Stay on to watch the changing colors of the sunset and for a chat. You can even just come for the catch-up at the end!

Starting June 12 and for the rest of June and all of July we will be meeting at 4.30pm and begin walking at 4.40pm. We recommend comfortable shoes for walking, a hat, sunscreen and to bring water.

Dogs on lead welcome. Look for the yellow Befriend flag

Group expectations to stay COVID safe:
- Continue physical distancing (keeping 1.5m distance from others)
- Stay home if unwell (e.g. fever, cough, runny nose, sore throat etc)
- Seek testing for any COVID-19 symptoms and report a positive test result to the Befriend team as soon as possible
- Practice good hand hygiene and cough or sneeze into your elbow

Advertised elsewhere

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Come join Norman & friends in the friendly but competitive atmosphere of the Kwinana Bowling Club. You can enjoy Fish & Chips for under $10, followed by inexpensive Card Bingo, at $6 for three rounds of three calls, with great cash prizes.

Dinner is not compulsory, but must be ordered between 5:30 - 6:00pm with Card Bingo commencing afterwards at about 7pm.

Meet, chat and enjoy yourself among new friends.

You might not win, but you WILL have fun.

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Who doesn't like pizza, and who doesn't like a bit of fun with adult board and card games? We're combining the two for a tasty treat & healthy fun. I will bring some games, but feel free to bring your own as well. We will be sitting inside usually at a large table opposite the counter.

Tavolo is a tasty, reasonably priced Italian restaurant. Please bring enough money for food and drinks if you would like to have a meal. And bring your sense of fun and adventure too.

Sandie will have the yellow Befriend flag.

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Join Befriend Host Greg & friends fortnightly on Saturdays from 25th July - 10am til 3pm where they share their passion for Crocheting & Knitting.

This meet up is a casual social craft meet up and no matter what skill level you are at everyone is welcome.

Be inspired by others or challenge yourself to master a new design.

If it's your first time - your welcome to just pop in for a cuppa & observe before you take up the threads and find yourself hooked!

Plenty of skilled and helpful hands ready to get a beginner started as well.

You'll find us in the comfy seats of The Dome lounge area just outside the library entrance in the Carol Adams Lobby of The Darius Wells Library & Resource Centre enjoying a cuppa & no doubt some laughs.

We look forward to meeting you & sharing some time together creating amazing pieces.

Future dates include: Saturday, 8th August / Saturday, 22nd August / Saturday, 5th September / Saturday, 19th September

This is a free event & you are welcome to purchase food & drinks from The Dome at your own expense.

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Mataya Eatery

Mataya Eatery
Shop 6/20 - 24 Sholl St, Mandurah WA 6210
(08)[masked]
https://maps.app.goo.gl/pFFjDd46Z5dYopPm8

Limited to 20 people

This event will now be with face to face Meetings. Rotating into different cafes between Kwinana and Mandurah. August's cafe will be Matata Eatery in Mandurah opposite the ANZ bank, next to Rivers

Come say hello, have a beverage which will be wherever you wish to connect from.

Whatever the weather, come and join Sii for some warm conversation and a friendly catch up.

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Bring your own project, materials, sewing machine and creative ideas to share knowledge and friendship.Meets weekly Saturdays 1pm to 4pm.Gold coin donation for tea/coffee. All welcome beginners to advanced.

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Hey,

If you have a cause close to your heart, and I know that you do...maybe gender equality, climate change, raising awareness of mental health (and many other causes!) and enjoy crafts, this could be the community for you.

Craft + Cause = Crafty Cause!
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WHAT DO I NEED FOR A CRAFTY CAUSE GATHERING?

*If you are new - BYO craft project (this can be anything you’ve been crafting - art, needlework etc).
*If you are a returning craftivist - BYO craftivism project.

This month's theme is how to make "CRAFTY ACTS OF KINDNESS".
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WHAT IS CRAFTY CAUSE?

At Crafty Cause you’ll get the opportunity to craft original pieces of art (like embroidery, paintings etc.) through "craftivism".

Find out what craftivism means & more information about the Crafty Cause Gathering at our website.
https://www.craftycause.com/events/
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WHEN AND HOW DOES CRAFTY CAUSE RUN?

*Please note - Crafty Cause runs every 4th Sunday of the month online (yes - you can totally attend in your PJ’s) - however, some months we’ll meet somewhere centrally for face to face catch ups (yay), craftivism and coffee :) All Crafty Cause Meetups will be posted on the Befriend Network.
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ZOOM GROUP

This group is currently running on Zoom. I know, I know - sometimes Zoom can be a bit awkward....so feel free to turn off your video on arrival (if not sure how to do this, please email me). You're also more than welcome to join in the conversation via the chat if you prefer (no cam, no microphone).

I hope to e-meet you soon!

P.S - You can message me on Meetup or send me an email if you have any questions.

craftycause.com
[masked]

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So we are one month back into bowling and are ready for the end of winter fun of befriend ten bin bowling on Sunday August 23rd from 4pm-6pm!

Whether this is your first time bowling or have been bowling before, this monthly running event of Befriend Tenpin Bowling always brings a positive experience for our members, who enjoy a game of bowling and meeting new people. NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED!!! ALL ARE WELCOME :)

Please be advised as although no community transmissions here in WA please be aware we are in a year of CONVID 19 so if from following below:

- If you are sick or showing any flu like symptoms, have returned from overseas recently or just unwell please DO NOT ATTEND THIS EVENT! If you are unwell please unrsvp! (Its important for the health and safety of all members that we keep people feeling safe).

- Please bring hand sanitiser or make sure you wash your hands before/ after bowling or use the hand sanitiser stations provided at the venue.

- Due to Befriends and Zone Bowling new rules I am humbly requesting all attendees that physical contact of the following in terms of hugs, handshakes and kisses are NOT ALLOWED! but waving, elbowing and fake hugging (hugging thin air to say hello) to say hi are accepted

- Please if possible make sure whatever bowling bowls you use or anything you touch, that you make sure you remember which is yours.

- Last but not importantly and this will be the tricky part please keep that 1.5 metres apart if possible. It will get cramped in the venue on any busy day so social distancing becomes hard but just make sure your not blocking the stairways and let me know if concerned about the space if it comes very cramped.

- Zone Bowling have put in place their own rules and conditions for their venue. You can read up about it on the following link below

https://www.zonebowling.com/safety

I advice all members attending to please! make sure you abide by these rules! This is in line with befriend's hygiene guidelines and practices for all face to face events and will subject to change in the near future.

The number of games we usually play is 2 but members are welcome to do 1 game if they prefer. Each game goes for 1 hr max approx. The cost for teach game is at a certain price (e.g concession, companion card, full price) ranging from $6.50 - $30 (Max 2 games).

Shoe hire is included and food prices are optional from their cafe.

For more information on cost of games you can find on their website

https://www.zonebowling.com/bowling-activities/pricing

https://www.zonebowling.com/bowling-activities/people-with-a-disability

IMPORTANT TO NOTE THAT ALL PAYMENTS ARE ONLY ACCEPTED BY CARD! ZONE BOWLING WONT BE ACCEPTING ANY CASH PAYMENTS DUE TO THEIR HYGIENE RULES!

(This might inconfience some people as this is an important thing the venue is doing, so please! don't forget to bring a card along to pay for your games!)

If you all please can if possible arrive 10 min early, so I can enter your names, with how many games you are playing down on list. This is so I can then get everyone toline up at reception, hand in our form and pay for are games and get started at 4pm. If for whatever reason you are running late, please leave a message on the chat so I can notify the reception I have one person running late.

If for whatever reason you are running really late please be advised you might miss out on 1 game but can still play another.

Last but not least if you are in a wheelchair, there is a service ramp at the venue. Please notify me if you need to have the lanes close to the ramp so I can book the lanes at that end.

Look forward to see everyone and lets enjoy a nice game of bowling!

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Bring your knitting ... or any other project you want to work on. Spend two hours just enjoying "me time". Chill out with some lovely people who'll make you feel welcome.

This group does a wide variety of projects ... as a collective crafting group we also make Uthanda dolls, boobies for mastectomy patients and fun decorations like flowers & butterflies.

We're in the process of contributing to other community necessities here & abroad... we've got our hand up to make pouches for orphaned joeys .... and other projects for girls in South Africa .. come join us, many hands make light work (luckily we're not a kitchen where tooo many cooks.....)

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Relax, renew and recharge and start your week with ease and harmony.

The music is produced at frequencies that bring balance and literally "tune you in" physically, emotionally and mentally.

It is deeply relaxing and perfect for people who find meditation challenging and struggle to focus their busy mind.

The frequencies in the music sing to your cells.

Each week we enjoy a different intention to compliment the frequencies which include the Solfeggio scale, planetary and many others
The variety of music genre's include drums, flutes and singing.

We finish the session with the beautiful vibratory sounds of singing bowls and tuning forks played over you.

All Mindfulness Meditation Hub facilitator's and welcomer's are volunteers. Your payment goes towards the Hub and helps support people that may not be in a financial position to contribute.

Please visit their website to book in and for more information.
https://www.mindfulnessmeditationhubperth.com.au/

This event is also live streamed for those people that cannot get there in person. Please book in via the website for the connection details.

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Start off your week with a casual walk and chat around Yokine Reserve. The group meets every Monday and walks along the footpath for approximately 3km's (one lap) or longer depending on what people want to do on the day. Look for Jon with the yellow Befriend flag on the grassed area in front of the change rooms. Group will be observing social distancing practices. All levels of fitness welcome!

Bus 19 from Perth Busport. See Transperth for up to date info:

https://www.transperth.wa.gov.au/Journey-Planner

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Weekly walk starting from the north side of the South Beach Cafe. We walk south from there to C.Y.O'Conner beach. It's a 4Km round trip along the bike path. Nice ocean views along the way and pretty flat terrain. hang around for a coffee afterwards if you like.

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Join Befriend Host Pauline for this fun & productive Sewing Group which is held every Tuesday through school term

Tuesday's from 21st July until 22nd September
Break for School Holidays

Return every Tuesday from 13th October until 8th December
at The John Wellard Community Centre - Runneymede Gate, Wellard.

9.30am to 11.30am

BYO Project to work on & machine if you so wish,
but there are sewing machines available onsite to use.

Feel free to drop in for a cuppa & chat
to be inspired by what others are making.

Everyone is welcome & you'll find us in the Boronia Room Upstairs.

Due to COVID restrictions some of the kitchen facilities are unavailable to us during this time so you are welcome to bring your own flask of tea/coffee & morning tea if you so wish.
As our Hosts are all Volunteers we request our guests take responsibility to be supportive of the current COVID Safety Plans when required. Your assistance with these guidelines is much appreciated by the entire Befriend Team.

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Please Note: Due to recent recommendations surrounding COVID-19 it is requested where possible you bring your own materials & equipment to work with & everyone is asked to bring along their own hand sanitiser or antiseptic wipes.

You may be asked to sign in on entry and everyone will be responsible to wipe down their work space at the end of the sessions and practice 1.5m distancing whilst in attendance.

For everyone's peace of mind and help towards us all staying well, if you are experiencing any cold or flu symptoms please stay home to recover.

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Come and join Penny and David for a coffee and magazine swap at Jamaica Blue in the Livingston shopping centre!

Do you have magazines that you have read or reread but they are too good to throw away?

Bring them along and swap with someone else over a warm cup of coffee.

Bring along a card if you want to buy yourself a drink or snack from the Jamaica Blue menu.

See you soon!

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Your invited to join Befriend Host Jeanne & friends on Tuesday mornings @ The Dome in Waikiki to play Canasta or Rummikub.

No matter what your skill level is for these games you are welcome to join us and we can either show you how to play or just be ready to join in the challenge of the game with others.

Look for the Yellow Befriend Flag and you'll find us enjoying a cuppa, good conversation & of course a game or two!

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During these challenging times surrounding Covid-19 we ask everyone who attends any Befriend Meetups to ensure you have your own hand wash or anticeptic wipes on hand.

Maintain the 1.5m social distancing recommendations where & when possible.

If you are feeling unwell or showing flu like symptoms, please stay home in consideration of others and for the benefit of your own speedy recovery.

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Join Befriend Host Greg & friends every Tuesday morning through School Term @ The William Bertram Community Centre.

Share their passion for all things craft related whilst sharing skills & knowledge with others.

Some of the WIP include crochet, 5D Diamond Painting, Sewing, Colouring Inn, Drawing, Knitting and much more.

Drop in whatever time suits you & stay for as long as you want.

Be inspired by others or challenge yourself to master a new craft.

We look forward to meeting you & sharing some time together creating amazing pieces whilst making new friends.

This is a free event.

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Please Note: Due to COVID restrictions some of the kitchen facilities are unavailable to us during this time so you are welcome to bring your own flask of tea/coffee & morning tea/lunch if you so wish.

As our Hosts are all Volunteers we request our guests take responsibility to be supportive of the current COVID Safety Plans when required. Your assistance with these guidelines is much appreciated by the entire Befriend Team.

Due to recent recommendations surrounding COVID-19 it is requested where possible you bring your own materials & equipment to work with & everyone is asked to bring along their own hand sanitiser or antiseptic wipes.

You may be asked to sign in on entry and everyone will be responsible to wipe down their work space at the end of the sessions and practice 1.5m distancing whilst in attendance.

For everyone's peace of mind and help towards us all staying well, if you are experiencing any cold or flu symptoms please stay home to recover.

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There are many places to investigate around the Perth city centre and we aim to find some of them. The CBD Walking Group picks a place to go every week and if the weather turns bad, we stick to the arcades and covered spaces. Join your fellow city walkers as we traverse the city paths looking at buildings and spaces we often commute past by bus or car but never look at more closely. We meet at Citiplace Community Centre at Perth Train Station every Tuesday at 10am. Join your fellow city explorers to learn more about inner Perth. Enter the front sliding doors to get to reception. Look for the yellow flag in the dining room of the centre located through the doors to the right of the reception desk.

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Join Margarita for a coffee and chat, friendship and laughter.
Bring along any suggestions for where to meet next time.
Everyone welcome!

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Come along and join us and make new friends.

Free event; $5 for a cuppa (optional).

Meet Chris Inside Dome.

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It's always a great time to get out in the beautiful outdoors for some fresh air and exercise for a healthy mind and healthy body. Tomato Lake is an easy walk on concreted pathways the whole way around. People of all abilities very welcome. Walk at your own pace, and make new friends or renew acquaintances.

Meet at 4pm in the Oats Street Car park near the children's playground. We are often sitting near the BBQ and picnic table areas. Walk will commence by 4:15pm. I will be there with the Yellow Befriend flag. My mobile number is[masked] in case you can't find me.

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This social tennis group gathers for anyone willing to socialise through some tennis activities. No experience required. Rackets available but you are also welcome to bring your own equipment. Come join us for some great fun.
PS: Wheelchair friendly.
It's not an online event. I haven't been able to change it on the page.

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Join us as we reuse old sheets, duvets, pilowcases, tablecloths and even reluv old projects. We make funky material bags to take shopping instead of plastic bags as Boomerang Bags. But we also make joey pouches, Uthanda dolls, premmie baby clothes for WA hospitals. We support local community needs by getting together over a cuppa and have a small imprint locally, within our state and Australia wide plus an international presence.

So far our Alkimos group has made over 3000 bags, saved manchester from landfill, responded passionately to wildife injured by bushfires, sending 5 sachels of pouches & medical supplies to NSW, then toasted our achievements with a good coffee and a tiny (in my opinion) piece of cake.

We meet weekly on a Wednesday at Alkimos pop up library from 9.30am to 11.30pm. Please come & join us

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Meet each week for an easy to mid level walk around the beautiful parkland of Manning Park. Length of walk can be between 2-4 Km depending on what people want to do on the day. Walk can include beautiful ocean views from the bushland ridge and a stroll past the historic Azelia Ley homestead. Meet on the grass area at the bottom of the car park near the "Manning Stairs" (see map). Look for the Befriend Flag. Group will be observing Social distancing practices.

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Come join a lively fitness session for mothers and their gorgeous babies!

Joanna, a mother of 3 boys, decided to support those impacted by COVID19.

Through her role as trainer with Kanga training, Joanna has championed community spirit and committed to supporting vulnerable mums and bubs throughout this time by offering free, weekly post-natal safe 'mums and bubs fitness programs' delivered through live online Zoom classes.

Kanga training is a fitness class designed for postnatal women to help them safely return to exercise, strengthen their core muscles and pelvic floor while listening to awesome music and having a dance. Babies are worn in carriers so mums can enjoy their fun workout ‘hands-free’ and they are usually covered by sleepy dust at the end of the session!
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During these online fitness sessions you will enjoy working out from the comfort of your own home. This is not a one-on-one session but rather an opportunity to explore healthy living as a mum.

Each attendee will need to complete an online health questionnaire prior to their first fitness session. This will be sent to you via your Meetup Inbox.

If you would like in-person sessions or more tailored sessions where you can ask questions, please head to Joanna’s page : https://www.facebook.com/kangatrainingcanning/
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Each session lasts for a full one hour. We begin with a gentle aerobic warm up exercise while holding baby in our arms, then we move on to floor exercises, where baby is either part of the exercise or lying on the mat next to Mum.

Next we place babies in the carriers for choreographed cardio dance, arm & bar work ending with repeaters. The session concludes with pelvic floor exercises and gentle stretching.

Things to prepare before class:
- Water bottle
- Baby Carrier (if you have one that is suitable)
- Non-stretchy scarf (for floor work)
- Yoga mat
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Our digital fitness space will be on Zoom.

Simply click on the link, enter your password (this will be provided to anyone the RSVPs via direct message) + join the fitness session

If you haven't downloaded Zoom, click on the link and you will be prompted to download Zoom on your phone or laptop. If you run into any issues, contact me at [masked] or call[masked]

Please try to download Zoom one day before our digital social gathering

See you soon 🌿

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Befriend is a mission-driven social enterprise that focuses on creating a movement of togetherness.

We exist to spark human connection between people from diverse backgrounds, to grow inclusive communities in which all people are valued and belong.

If you would like to nurture connections within your local community or online, please feel free to contact me at [masked]

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First time in an online meeting? Don’t worry, we’re here to support you

Read up on some great tips:

Befriend blog post about online "chattiquette"
https://befriend.org.au/resources/friendship-tips-blog/hosting-online-video-events-top-tips/

Watch this video on how to join a Zoom meeting
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIkCmbvAHQQ

Watch this video on joining and configuring your audio and video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-s76QHshQnY&t=6s

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DUE TO COVID-19 no hugging, kissing, or shaking hands.

If you're interested in good food, a nice coffee and interesting conversation, then come on down to Cranked Coffee Leederville. We will be there every Wednesday from 11.30am until 12.30pm and look forward to getting to know you. Look out for the yellow Befriend flag on the tables out front or the back area of the cafe under the umbrella's next to the grassed area.

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Due to COVID19, have your covid safe app on your phone, stay home if you feel unwell, no hand shaking, hugs, or hi five, bring your hand sanitizer and 1.5 meter social distancing---Come join us for 10 Pin Bowling at Rosemount Bowl in North Perth every Wednesday from 1:30pm. The cost is $8 per person for x1 game. The group meets just up stairs at ROSEMOUNT bowl at 1:20pm ,Shayne will be waiting with the Befriend yellow flag. Please join us for a afternoon of fun!! Please note this is a alcohol free group, and first timers go half price and a free coffee, please be on time

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Bring your Ukelele and join in the fun at this social music group that welcomes people of all skill levels. Meets weekly Wednesdays 3.30pm to 5pm. Gold coin donation appreciated.

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Come and join in at our Wednesday evening social art and craft group in Wellard.

Put your creative skills to work in a friendly environment and enjoy a catch up and craft with like minded people.

What to bring:
• A project to start or one you'd like to finish
• Craft materials and any equipment
• BYO hand sanitiser
• And a friendly smile

Every Wednesday 7pm - 9pm during school term.

Please be prepared to help wipe down chairs, tables and surfaces before and after the session as per our community centre requirements. Cleaning equipment will be supplied.

Enter through the rear car park and press the doorbell for entry.

Please observe social distancing guidelines:
- 1.5m distance
- BYO wipes/sanitiser
- Clean or sanitise your hands often
- Cough or sneeze into your elbow
- No sharing equipment
- Follow additional advice from the venue staff

Take care and looking forward to seeing you there!

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Join Befriend Host Steve & friends at The John Wellard Community Centre in Wellard every Thursday morning, through school term as they lead everyone in song & strum for this fun Ukulele Play-a-long Session starting at 9.30am

All levels of experience are welcome. For anyone who is just interested in coming along to see what all the fun is about, we have a limited number of ukulele's on hand for you to use during the session.

We ask everyone to have their ukes tuned to
"G" eorge
"C" looney
"E" ats
"A" pples prior to the session every Thursday @ 9.30am

All songsheets are projected onto a screen for everyone to see.

You are welcome to bring along your own flask of coffee/tea & morning tea if you so wish as the kitchen facilities are limited in their use during Covid restrictions.

Entry is $2 per week.

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Please note: If you are unwell or showing any flu like symptoms we ask you not to attend and look forward to catching up at another time.

We also request when attending any Befriend event during COVID-19 alerts to please ensure you have your own hand wash or antiseptic wipes on hand and we will need attendees to sign in for the event in case of necessary followup. Follow recommended personal hygiene & safe social distancing practices and it will be appreciated as we are all volunteers, that everyone attending helps to the best of their ability with the setting up, packing down and cleaning requirements of the current COVID-19 Safety Plans applicable to the facilities we attend.

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Come along and enjoy some social bowling. No experience necessary. We get together every Thursday for some bowling. Cost is $8.70 for a 10 frame game. Meet at Melville - Superbowl in foyer area. Look for the Befriend flag.
Public transport option - 501 Bus from Fremantle Train Station.
Timetables on transperth.wa.gov.au

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Join us as we reuse old sheets, duvets, pilowcases, tablecloths and even reluv old projects. We make funky material bags to take shopping instead of plastic bags as Boomerang Bags.

But we also make joey pouches, Uthanda dolls, premmie baby clothes for WA hospitals. We support local community needs by getting together over a cuppa and have a small imprint locally, within our state and Australia wide plus an international presence.

So far our Alkimos group has made over BB 3000 bags, saved manchester from landfill, responded passionately to wildife injured by bushfires by sewing & knitting pouches, sending 5 sachels of pouches & medical supplies to NSW, then toasted our achievements with a good coffee and a tiny (in my opinion) piece of cake.

Any of these activities could be happening at Sprout. Lots to do and Boomerang Bags done on the day can be creative and funky or as cute as it's new owner (you get to take some home too!)

We meet weekly on a Thursday at Alkimos Sprout Hub from 12ish noon to 2.00 pm. Please come & join us

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Drop in for a cuppa as we invite community groups and services providers in the Mandurah area to have a community chat.

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It's always a great time to get out in the beautiful outdoors for some fresh air and exercise for a healthy mind and healthy body. Tomato Lake is an easy walk on concreted pathways the whole way around. People of all abilities very welcome. Walk at your own pace, and make new friends or renew acquaintances.

Meet at 4pm in the Oats Street Car park near the children's playground. We are often sitting near the BBQ and picnic table areas. Walk will commence by 4:15pm. I will be there with the Yellow Befriend flag. My mobile number is[masked] in case you can't find me.

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Every Thursday we meet for an early evening meal and a social chat in Fremantle. Whether you are a Freo local or not come down for a chat and enjoy some delicious, well priced food. Located next to the Fremantle Markets, Henderson St. We like to start early to avoid the crowds. Cost can range from $10 -$15 for a decent meal. All welcome. This event is alcohol free. PLEASE NOTE due to COVID 19 , please stay home if you feel unwell, please practice 1.5 meter social distancing and no hand shaking, hugs or kissing.

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Come and join us for knitting, crocheting and plenty of chatting.
Bring your own project, get inspiration, learn to knit or crochet or just come to chat. Everyone welcome.
We will meet at the rear of the 115 cafe.
No cost, unless you want to partake in the coffee and cake special.
Just look for the yellow Befriend flag or give me a call. Joy, Ph[masked]
If you’re new to the art of knitting or crocheting and want to learn bring 8ply or double knit wool in a bright or light colour and a size 3.5 or 4 hook for crocheting or a size 8 or 4 mm needles for knitting.
Running every Friday now.

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Boomerang bags are about making bags , diverting waste, starting conversations, fostering sustainable behaviour and having lots of fun!

We accept donations of material, leftover projects, doona's and pillowcases and turn them into reusable bags you can use in daily life and in place of single use plastic bags.

We also sew at local fairs and expos. Everyone welcome, you don't need to know how to sew, there are lots of roles you can be involved in.

Join us! We meet weekly at either Alkimos Beach Pop-Up library or Sprout Hub, Alkimos Vista. Contact us to check where we are this week.

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Hello fellow crafter's.

We are a craft group that welcomes everyone and all types of craft. BYO coffee/cup an snacks and craft material and your smile and laugh.

We are located in the William Bertram Community Centre. If you would like to join us we are in the last room down end of Hall to the left.

Please note: due to covid 19 we would like to ask all attendees to bring your own hand sanitizer or antibacterial wipes, drink's, food and please don't share with others. Also please remember the social distancing rules while crafting.

Happy Crafting fellow crafter's

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Join Befriend Host Tracey & friends every Friday morning through School Term @ The John Wellard Community Centre.

Share their passion for all things craft related whilst sharing skills & knowledge with others.

Some of the WIP include crochet, 5D Diamond Painting, Sewing, Colouring Inn, Drawing, Knitting and much more.

Be inspired by others or challenge yourself to master a new craft.

You are welcome to bring along your own flask of tea/coffee & morning tea if you so wish as the kitchen facilities are limited for our use at the moment.

We look forward to meeting you & sharing some time together creating amazing pieces whilst making new friends.

This is a free event.

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Please Note:

As our Hosts are all Volunteers we request our guests take responsibility to be supportive of the current COVID Safety Plans when required. Your assistance with these guidelines is much appreciated by the entire Befriend Team.

Due to recent recommendations surrounding COVID-19 it is requested where possible you bring your own materials & equipment to work with & everyone is asked to bring along their own hand sanitiser or antiseptic wipes.

You may be asked to sign in on entry and it will be greatly appreciated if everyone assists with the setting up, cleaning and pack down of the craft room and practice 1.5m distancing whilst in attendance.

For everyone's peace of mind and help towards us all staying well, if you are experiencing any cold or flu symptoms please stay home to recover.

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A casual cycling group starting at the car park next to the Narrow’s Bridge (Point Belches, Mill Point Rd South Perth).

The ride is about 12 km total and usually takes about 45 minutes.

Starting at Point Belches riding along the designated bike path along the Swan River to Optus Stadium. We then cycle on the Matagarup Bridge continuing to follow the river to Elizabeth Quay then cycling back to the starting point in South Perth.

What you need to bring:
Your own bike
A helmet
Enclosed shoes
A bike lock
water bottle

please be mindful of social distancing, and stay home if unwell.

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Bring along your art/craft project or come and try a new one, or just come for a coffee and chat. Join us for an afternoon of fun and meet new friends.

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Come and join us for the healthiest “sundowner” going!

Each week we walk/roll/stroll for 30 minutes south of Burns Beach on the sealed path returning as the sun sets. There are plenty of benches with beautiful views to make use of if you prefer not to walk the whole distance – we will collect you on our way back. Stay on to watch the changing colors of the sunset and for a chat. You can even just come for the catch-up at the end!

Starting June 12 and for the rest of June and all of July we will be meeting at 4.30pm and begin walking at 4.40pm. We recommend comfortable shoes for walking, a hat, sunscreen and to bring water.

Dogs on lead welcome. Look for the yellow Befriend flag

Group expectations to stay COVID safe:
- Continue physical distancing (keeping 1.5m distance from others)
- Stay home if unwell (e.g. fever, cough, runny nose, sore throat etc)
- Seek testing for any COVID-19 symptoms and report a positive test result to the Befriend team as soon as possible
- Practice good hand hygiene and cough or sneeze into your elbow

Advertised elsewhere

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Join Befriend Hosts Lia, Margaret and friends for an evening of fun & games playing Card Bingo, Scattegories & General Quiz Games.

Due to the COVID-19 restrictions we will not be sharing our usual Boardgames such as Scrabble, Rummykub, Sequence etc but we will still engage in a challenging & fun evening of various games.

All guests are requested to bring their own pack of Playing Cards, a Note Pad & Pen.

Please bring your own drinks & snacks if you so wish as the kitchen areas are not available to us during COVID-29 restrictions.
Sorry no alcoholic beverages permitted.

We look forward to seeing you there!

PLEASE NOTE: In alignment with COVID Safety Plans if you are unwell or showing any flu like symptoms we ask you not to attend and look forward to catching up at another time.

We also request when attending any Befriend event during COVID-19 alerts to please ensure you have your own hand wash or antiseptic wipes on hand and expect the request to sign in for the event in case of necessary follow up. Everyone who attends will be encouraged to practice social distancing and we'll appreciate help for setting up, cleaning of surfaces and packing up from anyone able to assist.

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Bring your own project, materials, sewing machine and creative ideas to share knowledge and friendship.Meets weekly Saturdays 1pm to 4pm.Gold coin donation for tea/coffee. All welcome beginners to advanced.

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Hello Friends
My name is Bonnie and guess what’s back back again Holey Moley Golf Course NorthBridge. $19 for 8 wholes.
Price is like this as it’s a fancy Mini Golf based from Queensland. Unfortunately Holey Moley doesn’t accept pension or companion cards. I tried to get a deal for Befriend i wasn’t successful.

Lockers are available if you don’t wanna carry your bags around. Parking is available in Aberdeen street close by. Short walk from Busport and the train station if it rains feel free to catch the Blue Cat Circle Bus 🚎. Hop of at NorthBridge busstop walk by the old cinema turn left. Once you see Timezone walk straight you will find Holey Moley soon enough.

Is Northbridge safe during the day common question yes suburb like every other. I have lived in the area for 3 years walked around heaps never had a problem. If I don’t mix with trouble I don’t get it. It’s same like every other area pretty much Armadale, Gosnells, Kwinana.

Come and join us for some fun Mini Golf in a bar practically. Every stand has a different decoration including Harry Potter, Lego Stand, Tetris stand more you will find.

See you there Bonnie

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