Westcoast Community Centre

05/09/2026

Anne McCrudden, Chair of Westcoast Community Centre, has organised for us to feature in the September edition of Have-A-Go-News! Well done, Anne - and many thanks to Managing Editor, Jen. It's a great article and should have a big impact.
For the full online edition, seehttps://www.haveagonews.com.au/paper/09-2026/414digital.pdf

02/09/2026

Our first Quiz Night this term was enormous fun for everyone! Why not join us at the Albion Hotel on Monday 7 September for the second round? Westcoast Community Centre supporters will meet up at 6pm for a drink and meal (at own expense) before the Quiz, which starts at 7pm. Everyone welcome. Bookings are open online at https://westcoastcommunity.com.au/

31/08/2026

📢 We look forward to welcoming historian Richard Offen at Westcoast Community Centre this morning (Tuesday 1 September) at 10am. Hope to see you there too! Just come on down a few minutes early to book in if you haven't already done so.

30/08/2026

Come along to hear Historian Richard Offen expound on the marvels of WA's rich history on Tuesday 1 September, 10am. Bookings are open online (at https://westcoastcommunity.com.au) or simply come along a few minutes early and book in on the day. Venue: Community Room, Grove Library Precinct, 1 Leake St, Peppermint Grove.

30/08/2026

Say 'hello' to these adorable Barn Owl chicks,Barney and Rubble, Westcoast Community Centre!

Sometimes our resident Woylies can't resist a little breakfast in bed. ❤️

25/08/2026

Each term we bring you a around up of what's been happening at Westcoast Community Centre. It's always packed with interesting articles and feedback from our members. Read it online or download from https://westcoastcommunity.com.au/ >> simply click on the eNews link and read away!

23/08/2026

Friday 28 August (10am) sees the start of 4 weeks of Chair Pilates & Yoga with Helene Atwell at Westcoast Community Centre. No experience necessary. Bookings are open online at https://westcoastcommunity.com.au/
Venue: Community Room, Grove Library Precinct, 1 Leake St, Peppermint Grove.

18/08/2026

Join Nigel Ridgway at Westcoast Community Centre on Thursday morning (20 August, 10am) for a humorous look at his first few months in Australia as a Pommie migrant. As a "£10 Pom", he first worked in Queensland as a builders’ labourer - gaining a love of Aussie slang after meeting some real characters! This is a light-hearted look at Oz from a young migrant’s perspective. Bookings open online - or simply turn up a few minutes early and book in on the day.
https://westcoastcommunity.com.au/programme

16/08/2026

Did you know that: In the last 50 years, the population of Carnaby’s Black-Cockatoos in the Perth–Peel area has declined by about 50% and, although they're long-lived,
few chicks survive to adulthood? Come along to the Westcoast Community Centre talk by Carnaby's Crusaders CEO, Dean Arthurell, to find out more - meet some birds - and to hear about steps that can be taken to help.
TUESDAY 18 August, 10am at The Grove Library Centre, 1 Leake St, Peppermint Grove. Book online or simply turn up on the day in time to book in (members $12 / non-members $17).

14/08/2026

The team at Perth Zoo has a vaccination trial underway for the three threatened species of black cockatoo - which is great news. Westcoast Community Centre will be hosting Dean Arthurell, CEO of Carnaby's Crusaders, on Tuesday 18 August (10 - 11.15am) to update us on practical ways we can all help protect Carnaby’s Black Cockatoos and support their recovery. He'll be accompanied by rescued Carnaby’s and Forest Red-tailed Black Cockatoos - so do come along to meet these remarkable birds up close and learn more about the challenges they face in the wild.
Book online or simply turn up a few minutes early on the day. https://westcoastcommunity.com.au