Rowdy’s Cafe is located on Rockingham Beach Road - not far from the corner of Wanliss Street and is opposite the green parklands area.
 The convenient 555 bus service (Rockingham shuttle) which starts at Rockingham Station goes past Rowdy’s. Come along to have a chat and enjoy the views over breakfast or just a beverage of your choice.
 Hope to see you there.

Isobel

Breakfast at the Foreshore: Rowdy’s.

Rowdy’s Cafe

Gentle Somatic Yoga will meet every Saturday morning.
Gentle Somatic Yoga® incorporates slow, mindful movements that unwind long held, stress-based patterns and/or injuries. Therapeutic and corrective exercises called Somatic Movement Flows® erase chronic muscle pain and significantly increase flexibility though self-correction. In Gentle Somatic Yoga® we do not intend to stretch muscles in order to achieve results. Instead, we go to the root cause of all muscular pain, which is found in the brain, and reprogram habitual patterns of stress held deep within the body (Soma). Most of the Somatic Movement Flows® are performed on the floor with a yoga mat and a blanket or beach towel which is used as support for your head and as a covering if you feel chilled.

Léa Fritsch

Gentle Yoga - Allara

Allara Share Place

Join Befriend Host Angela and friends every Saturday fortnight from 12pm 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.

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

***

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 restrictions to please ensure you have your own hand wash or antiseptic wipes on hand. Please follow recommended personal hygiene & safe social distancing practices.

Greg Byron

Kwinana - Crochet & Knitting with Befriends

Darius Wells Library and Resource Centre

Hi Friends

My name is Bonnie I would like to invite you to our next group. Exploring Perth Zoo and Lunch. They have many food trucks to choose from.

Costs are:
Adult: $36.30
Child: 15.50
Concession: $28.80
Seniors: $28.80
Group: $95.60
Carers are free and welcome

Pert zoo is located in South Perth buses 30 and 31 stop right at front bus 34 is but off a walk to the Zoo. There is parking at front.

Wheelchair accessible there is lot of walking around slower phase bring comfortable walking shoes and bottles of water.

Any questions feel free to ask

Bonnie Prodanovic

Perth Zoo Exploring and Lunch 

Perth Zoo

Come join us for a coffee or lunch and a chat with friends you have met before or to meet and make some new friends at The Empire Village Shopping Centre in City Beach. It has a number of Café’s along a verandah with a large seating area - Mary St Bakery, Boulevard Pizzeria, The Groper and his wife Fish and Chips, Georges Burgers, Japanese, Acai Brothers Superfoods, Fat Fish Ramen etc. so plenty to choose from and plenty of tables to sit and enjoy. Friends and family and anyone else is very welcome to join us as we like welcoming new friends to our ‘Bunch’.

We are 'The Brainy Bunch' a small group of friends some with a common life event – a brain injury. We meet with friends, family and anyone else who likes to join us to catch up have a coffee or lunch and have a chat.

Barbara Edwards

Coffee or lunch and a catch up with friends at City Beach

Empire Village

We are a happy group of “Yarnies” who make scarves, beanies, mittens, socks, gloves, knee-rugs/blankets and “fidget” items, which we donated to local aged care and homeless facilities. We meet on thee 3rd Saturday of evermont, to share ideas and chats and add our completed items, to the “Yarnie bank”, or collect a fresh share of materials from the “bank”, to take home and make more Generally we spend a fun hour or so, with friends who have shared interests.
You do not have to be the best needle-crafter in town, as there are many others happy to help, teach and give advice.
There are no costs involved! Now isn’t that great? Not much is free nowadays!

Linda Malinowski

Befriend Northern Yarnies

MacNaughton Park Club Room

Celebrate 125 years of the City of Belmont with roving entertainment, free rides and games, food trucks, face painting, discounted food vouchers and giveaways.
Dance and sing along to your favourite hit songs from the 80s, 90s and 00s live on stage, played by Stand and Deliver and GLAM!

Tickets include a $5 food voucher

Caroline Lissaman 

City of Belmont 125th Anniversary celebrations Free tickets 

Faulkner Park

Get lost in the magic moments of a movie and Conect with others so you can share and discuss the movie over coffee afterwards. Meet Monica at the Reading Cinema I will have my Befriend flag attached to my. The movie will be announced closer to the time

Monica Fitz

Movie Moments

Reading Cinemas, Belmont

This is a test event for administrative purposes, please ignore

David

Test Event

Online event

Neil Hawkins Park Barbecue - open invitation - newcomers welcome!

Join Garry and Tim in the beautiful surrounds of Neil Hawkins Park at 12noon for a "bring your own everything" barbecue.

If you're not into BBQs feel free to bring a picnic or drop a pizza onto the hot-plate. If you want to sit in the shade bring a rug or chair to sit on under the nearby shady tree.

If you need some help carrying a chair from your car there are sure to be willing hands.

Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make this event a safe and inclusive one for you

Image description: Two men (Garry and Tim) in front of a picnic table with various picnic related items on it and lawn, trees and lake in the background. One man is passing another a roll with a sausage in it.

Garry

Neil Hawkins Park Barbecue

Neil Hawkins Park

Every Monday @ 12 noon you are welcome to join Belinda and Julia to share their joy of creating fluid art pieces.

This group is for the beginner right through to the experienced.
Everyone 18+ is welcome.

You will need to bring all of your own supplies.
If you are unsure what you will need you are welcome to pop in and see what everyone else is doing and gain a better idea of what you will need for your own project and return the next week ready to start creating!

Please feel free to bring along your own lunch/snacks and non alcoholic drinks.

We look forward to creating some unique fluid art and sharing different techniques along the way.

The centre may be locked on your arrival so please contact the Fluid Art contact number posted on the door to alert the group members upstairs of your arrival and they can send someone down to open up for you.

Belinda Goddard

Fluid Art & All Things Paint @ Wellard

John Wellard Community Centre

Join Befriend Host Melanie and friends every Monday night from 6.30pm til 9.30pm at The John Wellard Community Centre located on Runneymede Gate, Wellard.

Please enter via rear carpark and tap on side window if door locked to alert members in the group of your arrival.

You are welcome to bring along your own card or boardgames to play or challenge others at something on hand like Catan, Phase 10, Rummykin, Sequence, Quirkle and more

melanie sharp

Wellard Card & Boardgames 

Everyone is welcome to join Befriend Hosts Melanie & friends for a fun & friendly challenge of various card and boardgames.

From Phase 10 & Sequence Card games to Rummykub, Mahjong, Catan, Quirkle, Seafarers, Articulate, Skipbo and more!

Feel free to bring along your own snacks & non alcoholic drinks and any other games you would like to play.

All level of playing skill is welcome and it's always fun trying something new.

**PLEASE NOTE THE COMMUNITY CENTRE IS NOT STAFFED SO PLEASE ENTER VIA REAR CARPARK & KNOCK ON SIDE WINDOW AND SOMEONE WILL COME TO OPEN UP FOR YOU.**

Wellard Card & Boardgames Night

Ukulele players and learners meet on a weekly basis to have fun and make music!

All ages welcome. (Minors accompanied by an adult)

Mondays 6:30 - 8pm (During school terms) at the Mary Lindsay Homestead, Yanchep

Cost $2 a session

Enquires: Sharon on 0439 696 052

Paige Wight

Two Rocks Yanchep Ukulele

Mary Lindsay Homestead

🔊You're invited to Ignite Your Entrepreneurial Spirit: Empowering Tomorrow's Innovators

Mondays
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm (AWST)

[Event Link on MS Teams](https://teams.live.com/meet/9511677203506?p=6q4MVRBxgsQaMFfh)

https://teams.live.com/meet/9511677203506?p=6q4MVRBxgsQaMFfh

Tap on the link or paste it in a browser to join.

Join us for the inaugural session of "Ignite Your Entrepreneurial Spirit," a dynamic event series designed to empower aspiring entrepreneurs and ignite innovation. We will explore the essential steps from idea conception to turning dreams into reality!💭💡

Whether you're a budding entrepreneur with a game-changing idea or simply curious, this session offers a valuable opportunity to learn, network, and be inspired by the entrepreneurial spirit. Don't miss out on this chance to kickstart your journey towards innovation and impact. Join us and let's embark on this exciting entrepreneurial adventure together! 🌟👥

Ignite Your Entrepreneurial Spirit💡

* Ever wanted to learn how to Crochet?

Well two very talented locals to Kwinana Margie & Greg are keen to share their passion and skills with anyone who wants to learn.
Their work is amazing to say the least.

You'll be in good hands with their patience and skill to teach you how to Crochet on your own. This one on one sharing of their gifts will see you joining the long list of people who they have introduced to the world of Crochet over the years that have continued on and won recognition, praise and awards for their work.

If you have a Size 4, 5 or 6 Crochet Hook and some 8 Ply wool please bring it along, but if not come along and there will be supplies on hand for the session.
We all know Crochet never goes out of fashion and it's amazing how popular and what practical, whimsical and versatile items can be produced as a result of this relaxing and once you know the basics easy craft/hobby.

Even if you're on the fence about it all pop in and say Hi to Greg & Margie upstairs at Darius Wells in the David Nelson Art Room next time your at the Dome or the Kwinana library on a Tuesday morning between 9am and 12 noon.

They'll be there hooks in hand and a welcoming smile to greet you.

Kwinana - Crochet for Absolute Beginners

A casual stroll along the foot paths and wandering alongside the bushlands within the Beautiful Whiteman Park
(Aprox Time of walk 1hour)

(check out their website here [Home - Whiteman Park](https://www.whitemanpark.com.au/)).

This Befriend Group & Swan Well Being Collective meets Tuesday mornings at 9am.
We start the walk I nfronf of “Pias place” play a space near gurilla hub cafe and the whiteman park dog park.

After a welcomed Hello the group can then choose which way we feel like walking in the moment.

There is no set pathway for this walk allowing for an organic enjoyable session.

There are toilets and water fountains in that area and throughout the park.

At the end of the walk it is optional if you wish to enjoy a cuppa or a treat from the local cafe while you enjoy the environment and the company.

Sociable dogs are welcome on a lead, per Whiteman Park policy.

These events will generally run within the school Term.

We would love for you to RSVP so that I can let you know if there's any changes. If you have any additional questions, feel free to text me on 0493 333 735 or 0409 640 642

Ally Schaumann

Whiteman Park Walk & Talk 

Whiteman Park

Bring your stories to life.
Inject theatre into your oral storytelling & dramatic arcs into your creative writing.

Fun & games with Befriend Host Miranda and friends where storytelling, writing & drama are combined.

Embark on a journey of story, sharing and play. Harvest ancestral wisdom woven into traditional tales. Reflect and grow wise together through shared story. Oral storytelling is an age-old pathway to developing imagination, empathy and connection.

What we cover in these workshops:

* easy ways to remember story bones
* fleshing out stories with your own words and details
* developing inner story pictures
* how to pace & adapt a story
* reflective conversation
* theatre games to build confidence

Join us to:

* Grow your social confidence
* Make & develop friendships in your local area
* Connect to others more deeply through their stories
* Feel more connected in your local community

Starts 9:30am til 12 noon
@ The Koorliny Arts Centre in Kwinana.
We make a cuppa, have a chat & set up the room together from 9:30am, and start promptly with a guided meditation and story from 10am.

A FREE EVENT FOR ALL AGES AND STAGES 18 - 180+

Miranda Santalucia

Kwirky Kwinana Storytellers

Koorliny Arts Centre Kwinana

**BEFRIENDING COMMUNITY - *Discovering What﻿ You Want to Give***

**Overview**
History and science demonstrate the psychological and physical wellbeing effects of "giving good things to others freely and abundantly." And, because you're awesome, we believe you can transform the world around you through sharing your time and gifts. We also know all the best community connections, projects, groups, and initiatives started off as an idea that was cultivated and watered over time before they took root. In this session we'll explore generosity and how giving generously of our gifts and time has benefits for personal and collective wellbeing. After exploring generosity we’ll get creative with the playful art of vision boarding to spark and capture your ideas for how you would like to contribute generously to your community.

**Workshop Objectives**
In this short and light-hearted introduction to Befriending Others, we will explore:

* The art and science of generosity
* Creative exercises to uncover what it is you would most like to give
* What it is you would most like to give
* Where it is you would most like to contribute

**Who is Workshop For?**
This is perfect for anyone:

* Wanting to understand the wellbeing effects of generosity
* Dive into an exploration of what it is they’d most like to contribute to their communities
* Explore their unique ideas with other community members
* Form connections within their local community

**What to expect**

* Some structured conversation prompts
* A little bit of theory around the wellbeing benefits of generosity
* Reflective activities
* Time for mind mapping or vision boarding (the choice is yours)

**Possi﻿ble Participant Outcome**s

* Identify your personal expression of generosity
* Choose how to be generous within your community
* Map what it is you would like to generously give in your community

**Befriending Workshop Series**

As a way to grow strong connections with people from your local community, this workshop forms part of a series that expands out across 5 months. The series includes 9 seperate workshops held fortnightly. In the week between each workshop you're invited to come back and join those you've met at A Place To Connect, a less formal connection opportunity. You can choose to come to as many of the workshops as you wish.

Each Workshop and A Place to Connect will be advertised on MeetUp and through the City of Armadale's website on their events page.

*This workshop series is supported by the City of Armadale and held at Novelli Pavilion in Piara Waters.*

Karen Haddon

Befriending Community FREE Community Workshop Supported by City of Armadale

Novelli Pavilion

You're invited to join Befriend Host Pam & friends for this casual & fun Social Craft morning at The John Wellard Community Centre - Runneymede Gate, Wellard.

10am to 1pm

BYO Project to work on or simply call in to see what everyone else is doing, be inspired and join us for a cuppa & chat.

We have various crafts being worked on in the room at the same time, from sewing projects creating Quilts, Sacks, Critters, Cushions etc, alongside others working on their Scrapbooking Pages, 5D Diamond Paintings, Knitting & Crocheting, Paper Tole and much more, so whatever your current 'crafty' interest is you will be welcome in the craft room with us.

We have access to sewing machines & and overlocker onsite so no need bring your own machine but we advise you to bring your own sewing box as supplies are limited on the sewing trolley.

You are welcome to bring along some morning tea to share if you like and encouraged to bring along your own coffee cup.

Everyone is welcome to this FREE Craft Meetup.

**PLEASE NOTE THE COMMUNITY CENTRE IS NOT STAFFED SO PLEASE ENTER VIA REAR CARPARK & KNOCK ON SIDE WINDOW AND SOMEONE WILL COME TO OPEN UP FOR YOU.**

Pam Denton

Wellard - Social Sewing & Craft Group

Your invited to join Befriend Host Jeanne & friends on Tuesday and / or Thursday 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!

Inger Ward

Rummykub & Canasta @ Waikiki Dome

Dôme Café

Do you have a great life story to tell?
Do you want to share that story?
Do you want help to bring your story to life?

Author ROB BRITZA (Wild Thing) will share his experience of memoir writing and show you how to shape memories and experiences into a story. You will learn about language, structure, and how to find your voice and more!

Please bring along a pen & notebook for yourself

Robert Britza

Memoir Writing

Come along and join us and make new friends.

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

Meet Chris Inside Dome.

Chris Trembath

Belmont Coffee Catchup

Drop in and purchase a cuppa and join this friendly group for a chat. There is usually up to eight people that attend this group.

Our friendly host Wendy will make you welcome.

This event page is not monitored by the Host so if you plan on attending please contact Wendy on 0405 875 756 for more information or to share any requirements you have.

Befriend Team

Have a Chat - Lakelands

Muffin Break

Meet Monica and Caroline at the Tomato Lake cafe for a lesurely walk around the Lake . This is a dog friendly event so bring your fur babies if you wish.

Caroline Lissaman

Walk around the Lake

Tomato Lake

Every Tuesday, for a feed and a chat, meals are usually around $10 - $20

Bruce Angell

Dinner @ Ol’ Shanghai Northbridge 

Old Shanghai Food Court

**🌞 BEACHSIDE SUNSET WALK 🌞

**WHERE**: Meeting opposite Orion Cafe, Brazier Rd, Yanchep

**WHEN**: _6pm_
Returning by 7pm.
This walk will be every Tuesday until the end of April, 2024.
The time will vary depending on the time of the sunset so please check the starting time each week.

**WHAT TO BRING**: Water, sun/rain protection.

Looking forward to the great walks, chat, and brilliant sunsets!

Francene 🌞

Francene C.

YANCHEP BEACHSIDE SUNSET WALK 

Yanchep Foreshore 

Join Befriend Hosts Debbie & Charlie every Tuesday evening of the month **EXECEPT TUESDAY 20th FEBRUARY DUE TO FACILITY NOT BEING AVAILABLE** for a fun filled night of music and song at Frasers Landing - 1 Landings Boulevard Coodanup.

All levels of experience are welcome from Ukulele Beginners to Future Rock Stars. 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 prior to the session. All song sheets are projected onto a screen for everyone to see.

Gold Coin Donation to contribute towards room hire costs would be greatly appreciated.

EVERYONE OF ALL ABILITIES IS WELCOME TO JOIN US
Come to play, sing and just enjoy - All instruments are welcome

Debbie Tippett

Manjar Ukulele

Fraser Landing Community Centre

A walking group with a difference.

I will walk a loop around the suburb of Ridgewood. People can join in anywhere along the route. I will walk the route and pick up individuals at their pre-arranged spot on the map.

I will begin and end the route at the corner of Lukin and Connolly. You are welcome to walk any part of the route with me, joining anywhere along the way.

From the corner of Lukin and Connolly, I will head down to Hester along Connolly, then around the park, back through Ridgewood Bld, onto Hinchinbrook and then back to Lukin Drive. (I'm happy to adjust this route to collect people within Ridgewood).

Bring: Water, sun/rain protection

Wednesdays, **except** the first Wednesday of the month.

Let me know where you would like to join.
I do not monitor this Meetup post so please email me on oli63@bigpond.com or contact me via Facebook Messenger: Debra Oliver

Debra Oliver

Walking Loop - Ridgewood 6030

Ridgewood

Come and join us over a coffee and chat including board games. We meet at Cafe 115, True North Block 869 Connolly Drive Merriwa.
Meeting every Wednesday, so if you up for making some new friends join us. There is no cost, unless you want to partake in a coffee and cake special. A great SAFE place to discuss anything on your mind and most enjoyable times are experienced by all. Everyone welcome!
Contact Alan with any queries Ph: 0499 000 175

Alan Greenhalgh

Merriwa Coffee, Chat & Board Games

Cafe 115, True North Block

Come join this very friendly and talented group every Wednesday from 9am til 12 noon as they work on their projects at the Casuarina Wellard Community Hall on the corner of Barker and Mortimer Road, Wellard.

This group is free to attend but please note BYO Materials, Sewing Equipment including your own Sewing Machine etc to work on your own Projects.

Some items onsite to share such as an iron and ironing board.

Tea & Coffee is available for a small fee

Why not pop in and see what everyone is working on and be inspired by the wonderful quilts etc that are being created.

Hosts Jill, Barb, Erica, Val & Deidre will be there to welcome you.

Wellard - Caswell Quilters

Casuarina Wellard Community Hall

Have a chat over a cuppa and make new friends. Text me on 0402 971 741 to let me know to look out for you. We usually have around 15 attend so don’t think you are the only one coming.

If you like, you can also book a free ride with Cycling without Age and join the in the cuppa before or after your ride. Bookings are available by emailing [bookings@cyclingwithoutage-perth.org.au](mailto:bookings@cyclingwithoutage-perth.org.au) or calling Simon Hemmings on 0435356183 with your name, number of passengers and emergency contact phone number

These are some of the ways we will help everyone feel welcome, included and safe in this group:

* We will chat with new people,
as well as those we already know
* We will join in the seat shuffle,
as directed by the host
* Our talk will be kind
and uplifting of others
* This is a place to make friends,
not a place to find a date.
* We can attend when it suits.
We don’t have to be here every week.

AverilJameson

Coffee and Chat - Mindarie

Portofino's Cafe

You are invited to join Pam and friends every Wednesday from 10am til 1pm at Medina Hall in the Isabella Corker Wing - (entry to the right side of the Medina Tavern)

We have some supplies on hand but everyone is asked to bring along their own double sided tape or preference of gluing option and your own scissors for starters.

You are of course welcome to bring along anything from your own stash (which I am sure most of us have) to use for yourself or to share with others if you are comfortable to do so.

Great opportunity for you to capture treasured memories on a page in an album, create a supply of gift cards or you may just be interested in exploring the art of junk journals or even origami.

Basically any crafter is welcomed to come join us.

We look forward to seeing you soon

Papercrafts and More @ Medina

Medina Hall

Join Befriend Hosts Linda, Sue and friends every Wednesday at the Darius Wells Resource and Library Centre - in the Carol Adams Lobby right next to the Dome Cafe for some Crochet, Knitting & other crafts along with a cuppa and friendly conversation.

All levels of skill are welcome and if you are a complete beginner there are many experienced hands willing to show you how it's done and before you know it you may be hooked too.

Linda Knowles

Kwinana Crochet, Knitting & Social Craft

Weaving for everyone - learn how, or share your skills.

Make friends & have free fun making items from recycled materials, using hands, hula hoops or looms.

**This meetup event is not monitored by the host. For any enquiries or to let the host know you will be attending please contact Ann on 0403 922 670**

Ann Taylor

Weaving Wednesdays - Alkimos

Leatherback Park Pavilion

Please practice good hand hygiene and please stay home if you feel unwell and get a COVID19 TEST

Come join us for 10 Pin Bowling at Rosemount Bowl in North Perth every Wednesday The cost is $8 per person for x1 game. The group meets just up stairs at ROSEMOUNT bowl at 1:20pm for a start time of 1:30PM,Shayne will be waiting with the Befriend yellow flag. Please join us for a afternoon of fun!! If you are going on public transport Catch the 960 bus from PERTH BUSPORT and get off at NORTH PERTH PLAZA , there is free parking on the side street of Rosemount Bowl please look for free parking signs up to 3 hours

Please note this is a alcohol free group, and first timers go half price , please be on time and please add a comment if you are going to be late thanks , sorry there is no wheelchair access.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact host Shayne on meetup and please let me know what event you are talking about

Shayne D

Befriend Bowling @ Rosemount Bowl North Perth 

464 Fitzgerald St

Join Anne-marie, Kerry-Anne & friends every Wednesday night from 7pm til 9pm at the John Wellard Community Centre for a social craft meetup.
BYO craft project to work on, or come along and see what others are doing that might inspire you to learn or try something new.
Entry via rear carpark and please press door bell if entry is locked and we will come & let you in.

Anne-Marie Silchinger

Crafty Well @ Wellard

Playing board and card games, table tennis and carpet bowls
in a friendly atmosphere
Morning tea provided for a gold coin donation
Come and have fun!

Typically this group has 10+ particpants so don't think you are the only one coming (advertised elsewhere).

monika +paul Redman

Capricorn Games

Oldham Park Clubrooms

Join The Singing Ukes at The John Wellard Community Centre in Wellard every Thursday morning, through school term as everyone is lead in song & strum for this fun ukulele play-along 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 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 some morning tea to share if you so wish.

FREE EVENT - EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO JOIN US

Wellard Singing Ukes

Let's get writing!

We're a couple of local writers keen to share the beautiful space at Perth City Farm with some other wordsmiths! Join us for some quiet writing time, some prompts, some chats and maybe a sneaky coffee and wander through the farm.

Suitable for writers of all kinds, at any stage of their writing journey. Bring your writing materials and your creative vibes.

Perth City Farm is a working not-for-profit permaculture farm. If you can, please make a donation of your choice at the start of the session to support the Farm's work. There's a cafe on site for you to buy a coffee or snack from or BYO. If you'd like to wander through the garden bring a hat and wear sunscreen. We often run the group outside in the shade - for COVID safety and because it's lovely :)

Some of our members like to continue talking about their creative work, and exchange feedback, over lunch afterwards and you're very welcome to join them.

Be aware the parking around City Farm is limited, it would be worth considering public transport.

We want to support COVID safety. We welcome masks and social distancing, please let us know if you have particular preferences.

Mallery

Writers at the Farm (East Perth)

Perth City Farm

This group makes reusable fabric bags using re-cycled materials providing a sustainable alternative to plastic bags.

No experience necessary. Plenty of things for "non-sewists" to do as well.
Coffee etc available for purchase from the cafe.
Come along to join in, or just have a chat.

This group will be cancelled on hot days (32'C or more) as the venue is small and the air-con insufficient

**This meetup event is not monitored by the host. For any enquiries or to let the host know you will be attending please contact Ann on 0403 922 670**

Rags to Bags - Alkimos

Sprout Hub Alkimos Vista

You are all invited to join Befriend Host Polly and Friends as they Freestyle Dance and Sing-a-long on a quality sound system with or without the aid of a microphone to songs of ones choice.

18+ and all abilities are welcome.

Come move & groove to the music and have fun whilst getting your body in motion.

Freestyle Dance & Karaoke Sing-a-longs @ Medina

Brabham Buddies Social Group
Perfect for picking up the kiddos from BPS ( car parks are empty 😉)

Who: A space for all members of the community. Accessible toilets and spaces available.

What: Connect, socialise and get involved in activities like playing board games, completing puzzles as well as any other projects or ideas participants want to bring themselves. We are a group of people that get together to chat, talk, play and make friends.

When: Every Thursday during school term @ 12:30pm-2:30pm

With the possibility of extending into the holidays if enough interest.

Where: Brabham Pavilion ( next to Brabam Primary School)

Why: To be involved in something and share knowledge and company with other likeminded community members. Most importantly it gets you out of the house and doing something fun and creative!

Come to one or come to them all!

There is no pressure or commitment to participate.

Looking forward to seeing you soon!

Keep an eye on the Facebook page for any updates
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556581850063&mibextid=PlNXYD

Suzanne

Brabham Buddies Social Group Meetup

Brabham Pavilion

Enjoy the meandering peaceful bushland and flat paths that are in Henley Reserve park and bushland with friendly locals!

Mostly shady and cool, there are two paths to choose: stay on the paved path near the basketball court and playground, ideal for people with walkers, prams, crutches and wheelchairs. Or, extend your walk with a venture into the bushland trail and enjoy the serenity of tree-lined paths. The bush trail is better suited to those who don't rely on wheels to move as in some places it is soft with sand, but mostly it is solid.

The full walk will take less than an hour to do.

Bring your hat, wear sunscreen and carry water.
The best parking is on Ringwood Loop. Meet at the basketball court for a quick meet and greet before moving on to the paved walk, followed by the bush walk for those eager to take on a little more of the walk.

\*\*\* As a special gift from City of Kwinana, all who join receive a gift pack filled with goodies such as sunscreen, mosquito repellant, a solid steel water bottle and more. \*\*\*

Come along for a gentle stroll, enjoy the natural beauty of the reserve and meet others who love to celebrate the beautiful bushland of Kwinana or need a little inspiration to get mobile on an easy walking track.

Your group leader Kate looks forward to seeing you there!

Kate Crockett

Henley Reserve Weekly Walking Group

Henley Park

NEW LOCATION. We have moved to the FOMO Food Court located at 10 William St. Fremantle (south side of the old Myer building). We meet every Thursday 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. 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. Look for the Befriend flag on the table.

Befriend Market Meal -Fremantle /FOMO Freo Food Court 

Fremantle

Bring along your own craft , learn a new one or just come along for a chat. $5.00 for cuppa and extra if you want something to eat.

Friday Crafternoon

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

Each week we walk/roll/stroll for 60 minutes. Keep an eye on the start time as it changes every few weeks according to the time the sun sets!

We use 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!

We recommend comfortable shoes for walking, a hat, sunscreen and to bring water. Dogs on lead welcome. Look for the yellow Befriend flag.

This event usually attracts around 10 people so don't think you are the only one coming. (Advertised elsewhere)

Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make this event a safe and inclusive one for you

Burns Beach Sunset Walk

Burns Beach coastal walking path

Come for a chat, a drink, a bite, just come along and meet some neighbours that you may not know yet.

Some will be a Sunday, depending on what other events I have on.

Always make sure that you've checked the venue ( it may of changed), also check the day and times.

If it's in a different venue, a picture will be posted, when I arrive in the event chats

Venues are generally mobility issue friendly and close to Public Transport and vehicle parking.

Introvert friendly.

Simon (Sii)

Mandurah and Surrounds Neighbours Group 

coffee cove

We're a friendly group of knitters and crocheters who support and inspire each other in the lovely gardens of Perth City Farm. Our group meets on the second and fourth Saturday of each month. Come along and enjoy working on your knitting or crochet projects with others. It’s ok if you’re a beginner, bring your equipment and let’s practice together!

We will most likely meet under the shade of the big tree on the farm, follow the path to your left as you walk in the front gate or ask at the Perth City Farm market stall if you're not sure. If it's raining we'll shift to the cafe.

The Markets will be in full swing during our session, so make sure you bring a bag and set some time aside to purchase some local produce.

If the weather is forecast to be very hot we may shift the time to earlier in the morning, so RSVP to ensure you get any messages.

Rachel Watts

Yarn & Yarning Stitch-in (East Perth)

Hi Friends

My name is Bonnie I am a Befriend and Meetup host. I would like to invite you to a fun afternoon off playing UNO and socialising together.

Bodhi Tree Cafe is located on corner off Oxford Street and Scarborough Beach Road. It has regular buses 15, 990 and 402 go by regularly.

This cafe is designed as a bookstore it offers light meals coffee and juices. There is parking on side streets. This cafe is wheelchair accessible has bathrooms and everything that you need.

Come and join the fun

Bonnie

UNO Afternoon at Bodhi Tree Cafe Mt Hawthorn 

Bodhi Tree Cafe - cnr Oxford St & Scarborough Beach Rd (Mt Hawthorn/Leederville)

Meet me for a casual coffee or late lunch at Cafe Cafe in Subiaco. Come along for a chat or to play games.

The cafe is directly above the Subiaco train station, across from Woolworths. There is free parking under Woolworths, or a short distance away under Coles.

Allyson Thomson

Cafe Cafe Subiaco

Café Café

Art from the garden or for the garden.
Easy art actiities which will be different each session. Equipment and art supplies supplied.

**This Meetup event is not monitored by the host.**
Please contact Trish on 0400 060 109 to let her know you are coming or for enquiries.

Trish Bleakley

Art at the Garden - Kinross

MacNaughton Park Clubroom

Join Befriend hosts Sandra and Caroline for a tea/coffee and chat while while enjoying the surrounds of Kinross Community Garden.

Watch the gardeners at work or even do some gardening yourself (completely optional).

BYO cup preferred

Contact s:
Sandra: 0412 877 175 or
Caroline: 0439 094 259

Lee Graf

Befriend at Kinross Community Garden

Chow down on tasty burgers at Grill’d. Join SANDIE for a burger and chat on a lazy Sunday afternoon. Make connections, new friends or just get out of the house for company. Everyone is very welcome. Expect to spend between $15-$30 on food and drinks. Venue: Grill’d Burgers, Great Eastern Highway, Belmont. After Epsom Avenue, Mitsubishi Trucks and opposite Ibis Budget Hotel.

Slow Sunday Lunch

Grill'd Burgers

Let's get our bodies moving and connect with new people! All welcome! Come solo or bring someone! Go at your own pace, come and go as you wish, and bring comfortable shoes, clothing, hydration, and appropriate sun protection. Cafes are nearby and we might pop in depending on the vibe.

Meet at the Glendower & Palmerston St Roundabout ([https://maps.app.goo.gl/nudYcAEx1LKhzGka8](https://maps.app.goo.gl/nudYcAEx1LKhzGka8)). I will either have the Befriend flag with me and/or will post what I am wearing.

Please arrive on time as I will not to be checking my phone much during the walk so that I can connect with the people and nature there :) I will wait 5 mins after 2PM for anyone running late then will go clockwise around Hyde Park. Please keep your RSVPs updated thanks! See you there!

Grace

Hyde Park Casual Walk & Catch up (Meet @ Glendower & Palmerston St Roundabout)

180 Glendower St

Join Monica at Tomato Lake for a Picnic by the Lake. Please bring your own food , there are Bbq’s there to use,also drinks. I will have my Befriends Flag .

Picnic by the Lakes 

Tomato Lake, Car park 

🙌Join us for an enlightening event dedicated to celebrating different identities and fostering inclusion in our communities. In this session, we'll explore the concept of different identities and discuss practical strategies for promoting inclusivity.

📅 Monday 29 April 2024
🕖 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm (AWST)
🔗 [Event Link](https://teams.live.com/meet/9511677203506?p=6q4MVRBxgsQaMFfh) https://teams.live.com/meet/9511677203506?p=6q4MVRBxgsQaMFfh

Tap on the link or paste it in a browser to join.

Through interactive discussions and shared experiences, we'll deepen our understanding of these identities and the unique challenges we may face.

Our goal is to create a supportive space where participants can learn from each other's perspectives and gain insight into the importance of fostering inclusion.

🤝 Don't miss out on this opportunity to join the conversation!

Diverse Identities & Inclusion

**🌞 FINAL BEACHSIDE SUNSET WALK 🌞

**WHERE**: Meeting opposite Orion Cafe, Brazier Rd, Yanchep

**WHEN**: _6pm_
Returning by 7pm.

This will be the final sunset walk until October, this year.

**WHAT TO BRING**: Water, sun/rain protection.

Looking forward to the great walk, chat, and brilliant sunset!

Francene 🌞

FINAL YANCHEP BEACHSIDE SUNSET WALK 

If you are more creative, productive, or just plain happier in the company of others during your work day, join us at The Hive!

**What to expect at The Hive:**
✨Join Nicola & Dave from Befriend in an inclusive space with genuine, warm people and home-baked goods to stave off the hunger for connection so many of us feel during the work day.
🧘🏼We’ll start the day with some check-in activities to connect and ground us in our work, all of which are completely optional.
📋We’ll be offering a menu of connection-focused workshop sessions that are also optional, and will be held (or not) based on the preference of whoever shows up to co-work.
🍪These events are absolutely free, but we do require registration so we know how many to expect (and how many goodies to bake).
💛We look forward to co-working with you no matter what you’re working on!

📅**When and Where:**
Thursdays
2 May -> 20 June 2024
9:30am -> 2:30pm
Foyer Oxford, Leederville

💼**What to Bring:**
💻Your laptop or tablet & accessories AND/OR a notebook & pen
🛜Free WIFI at the venue - or you can use your own hot-spot
🥪BYO lunch & snacks (we'll provide some home-baked goodies 🍪)

Whatever you're working on, you're welcome at The Hive! 🐝

🤝 **Your Hosts from Befriend:**
**Dave Lindner - Community Manager**
As Befriend's Community Manager, Dave loves nothing more than walking alongside individuals and groups to help them find meaningful contributions and roles in their local neighbourhoods. His unique international experiences have cultivated an acute sense for community dynamics and civic engagement. Harnessing this insight, Dave is dedicated to sparking a vibrant sense of community belonging across metropolitan Perth.

**Nicola-Jane le Breton - Thinking Partner & Community Story Weaver**
Nicola is dedicated to creating inclusive spaces for individuals to discover and share their unique stories and gifts. With a deep belief in the transformative power of storytelling and gift discovery, she guides meaningful encounters in community. A co-founder of Befriend's Possibility Fellowship, Nicola is also a Certified Trainer & Advanced Master Facilitator of Core Gift Discovery.

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