End of era for markets
Denmark Arts’ 40-year run of seasonal markets in Berridge Park is over. Instead, Denmark Arts hopes to collaborate with other market-holders to support them in a new model different to the traditional markets. These have been held over summer and at Easter, and over the decades have built Denmark’s reputation as a market town.
Marianna’s comeback for the ages
Serena Kirby. Denmark singer-songwriter Marianna Greenham’s return to music after 30 years has produced works which are now widely adopted for family-life challenges. Marianna, 71, will perform at the Denmark Artshouse later this month presenting her earlier songs as well as many new ones. This follows her appearance at this year’s Festival of Voice and a return to music which she says has been good for her soul.
Rolling thunder heading for Denmark rec centre
Hundreds of roller skates will be thundering around the Denmark Recreation Centre for end-of-term celebrations once again. The roller discos are back by demand, with a Super Hero-themed skate fest, held on Friday, September 16, the second disco to be held this year.
College marks 80 years
Serena Kirby. WA College of Agriculture Denmark’s open day last weekend also marked 80 years since the school was established. To commemorate, education dignitaries were on hand to unveil an old collegians society plaque ... Principal Rebecca Kirkwood said she was proud of the school’s achievements as it was now widely known for its excellence in cattle and dairy programs.
College student ‘top parader’
WA College of Agriculture Denmark student Ella Smith won the Junior Paraders title at the recent Beverley Show ... In Junior Paraders, students lead heifers, bulls and steers and are judged on their ability to control the animal which can be a 600kg bull.
Bushfire advice: Get ready now!
Serena Kirby. Preparing for ï¬re season should be a year-round job and leaving it until summer was too late. This is just one piece of advice Murray Brooker gave at his bushï¬re ready sessions. Murray is the lead facilitator of the Department of Fire and Emergency Services-led Denmark bushï¬re ready program that is run by community members.
Shire Budget – 28 pc pay rises appropriate: CEO
Patricia Gill. Most councillors received a 28 per cent increase in payment in the 2022-2023 Shire of Denmark budget brought down last month. Shire president Ceinwen Gearon's payment rose 32 per cent while deputy shire president Kingsley Gibson's 42 per cent.
