Book Review: Those Faraday Girls

BEST-SELLING Australian author Monica McInerney and her latest book, Those Faraday Girls, is the first featured writer in The Sunday Times Big Book Club.

She will tour WA libraries this week talking to readers about her work and new book.

Set in Tasmania, New York and Ireland, Those Faraday Girls, which has rocketed to No. 2 spot on the Dymocks bestseller list, centres on an eccentric grandfather, five charismatic sisters, the niece they’ve collectively raised – and a secret that could destroy everything these women have grown up believing.

It’s filled with McInerney’s trademark warmth and humour and will engage readers of all ages.

The Sunday Times Big Book Club aims to promote the love of reading, encourage readers to give other titles that they might not necessarily read a go, support emerging and established local and Australian authors and bring together authors, libraries, communities,and booksellers in both regional and metropolitan areas.

The Big Book Club is supported by the Australia Council for the Arts, the State Library of Western Australia, in association with WA public libraries, The Sunday Times, and participating booksellers.

MEET MONICA MCINERNEY AT THESE LITERARY EVENTS:
WEDNESDAY, 17th October

1.30pm-3pm. Knowledge Centre, 2232D Albany Highway, Gosnells. Free, with afternoon tea provided. Bookings, phone 9398 2551.

6pm for 6.30pm start. Official launch of The Sunday Times Big Book Club with Monica McInerney, hosted by the State Library of Western Australia. State Library of WA, Perth Cultural Centre. Free, with drinks and nibbles provided. Bookings, phone SLWA on 9427 3151.

Visit www.thebigbookclub.com.au or contact Sue Hill, national project manager, on 0402 000 472

as posted on PerthNow

Get into it! at Leisure World

Australia’s top Paralympian swimmers will take on members of Thornlie Swimming Club and Gosnells Aussi Masters for the Race of the Century, as part of Get Into It! at Leisure World in October.

Get Into It! is a City of Gosnells SafetyLynx event to be held on Saturday 27 October to encourage people with disabilities and their families to discover recreational opportunities in their community.

There’s free entry to Leisure World so everyone can catch the action between the Paralympians and local swimmers, who’ll compete in a series of races, including a novelty event where swimmers will don neck-to-knee togs to mark the City’s 100th anniversary.

City of Gosnells Mayor Patricia Morris AM JP said the event was a fun way for people with disabilities and their families to try new activities.

“Leisure World is a great place for the event. We have beach-entry to the pool and a pool hoist for people who use wheelchairs, as well as a spa with a ramp for wheelchair access.

“We would really like people with a disability who live in the City to come along and get involved.

“It’s important for everyone to enjoy the benefits of an active lifestyle and this is a wonderful opportunity to have some fun too,” she said.

Get Into It! also features skate and break dancing demos at Thornlie Skate Park, children’s storytelling at Thornlie Library, Safe City and Neighbourhood Watch displays and ‘have a go’ in the gym for people with a disability.

The event is from 12.30pm to 3.30pm at Leisure World on Culross Avenue, Thornlie.

Bookings are essential. For more details or to book your place, call the City’s Disability Services office T: 9398 7327.

as posted on COGsite

from a Candidate running in Bickley

Yes it is sad that many voting packages have not been returned to date the Bickley ward has received 4005 votes, the Canning Vale ward has received 5138 and the Gosnells ward has received 3748.

I am running for election in the Bickley ward and the amount of comments that have been passed on to me by the ratepayers is not very encouraging. Many are totally dismayed at the number of trips that are being taken un-necessarily.

I am happy to listen to any one just call me on 0419 520 190 or email me at s.baraiolo@gmail.com

... this was a comment posted on my post about very view voting packages being returned this election, the reference to the number of trips I believe is referring to the trips that Councilors take to Conferences and such, if you question the council about these they will tell you that the money comes out of the budgeted amount for councilor training and conferences, it is wise to note that many staff attend these events to, and most are essential to build a bigger and better council, again the growth issue .... - Peter Evans

From a recent comment ...

G'day Peter,

For what it's worth, my wife and I will both be voting for you (the first council election I ever actually voted in).

I think you'll have a hard fight unseating anyone (as is always the case) but I like your style - the blog and web access is something I can relate to.

It is a running joke with my friends how bad this council is - you only have to go down the road into the "other" area of Canning Vale to see the difference.

Hopefully you can do something about this sham of a council. They get money for nothing. Worst council I've ever lived in. They get good money and do nothing with it. - Anonymous

... Yes I probably don't have much chance against the other candidates, but my aim is to get my view out there, as is my democratic right, I'm not posting out flyers, or advertising, because I don't have the money, I'm not a well known business man in the area, I'm a battler like most of us, trying to pay my mortgage and keep my kids fed, I don't have any other financial interest in the area other than my family home which is mortgaged, and I wont vote for something, just so the other councilors can go home early, I will encourage discussion and will not stand for being forced to vote for the benefit of others ... Peter Evans