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

Inger Ward

Wellard Singing Ukes

John Wellard Community Centre

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.

Contact Ann on 0403 922 670

Lee Graf

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

Medina Hall

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

Come along and enjoy some social bowling. No experience necessary. We get together every Thursday for some bowling. Cost is $9.00 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

\*attendees expected to adhere to current Covid19 government advice or regulations.

Michael

Befriend Bowling - Melville

Stock Road

**Give it a Go** is a fun and free travelling community adventure taking place across different locations in the City of Swan (We’ll be in Brabham for 10 weeks and will change suburbs each school term)! There will be different activity stations set up that you can move between freely, so it gives you a chance to try new activities, discover a hidden hobby, sweeten your social life and enjoy afternoon tea with other people in your local community… all in a low-pressure, easy and inclusive environment! Drop in for one session, or come to them all – this is totally your adventure!

We will be at the Brabham Pavillion, just next door to the school. There is plenty of parking, accessible toilets and indoor and outdoor space.

see more at [https://befriend.org.au/resources/give-it-a-go-swan/](https://befriend.org.au/resources/give-it-a-go-swan/?fbclid=IwAR1SunMs1RtWnHglDHF-p3Ujnhn8-zNZ-tr1aQkN03rVNg-URDRA7mdBAuU)
or check out our Facebook event here: [https://fb.me/e/JcarEFVn](https://fb.me/e/JcarEFVn)

Carmel Croft

Give it a Go, Brabham!

Brabham Pavillion

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.

Crawford Olney

Befriend Market Meal -Fremantle /FOMO Freo Food Court 

Fremantle

Walkers welcome to come join this weekly group as an opportunity for light exercise along Fremantle's South Beach. Our dogs often join us on the walk.
This Befriend South Beach Walking group meets every Friday morning, new time of 9:00am and we walk along the beautiful South Beach or pathways of South Beach, approximately 4km's total. Look for the group host Paul with the yellow Befriend flag waiting on the South Beach grassed area, in between the gazebo and Bistro 21 Café.
Please ensure you are wearing comfortable footwear, sun smart practices encouraged (slip, slop and slap) and BYO water bottle.
All levels of fitness welcome!
Befriend groups exist to grow inclusive communities in which all people are valued & belong. For further info about Befriend click on the following link: https://befriend.org.au/

paul

Befriend South Beach Walking Group

South Beach

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.

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 0403 157 822
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.

This group usually attracts a group of 10 or so people so don't think no one else is coming. It is also advertised elsewhere.

Joy Worthington

Merriwa Knit, Crochet, Patchwork and Chat

Cafe 115, True North Block

Come along and join this casual and welcoming craft group on a Friday morning at Darius Wells in the heart of Kwinana Town Centre upstairs in the David Nelson Art Room.

Starting at 10am til 1pm.

BYO project along or simply pop in to have a chat and see what others are working on.

This social craft group is quite varied in projects from embroidery, 5D Diamond Painting, Junk Journalling, Quilt Making, Origami and everything in between so plenty to be inspired by.

Free to attend and please note you can BYO your own flask of tea/coffee or purchase from the Dome Cafe located downstairs.

Hope you find time to join us soon.

Pam Denton

Friday Crafters @ Darius Wells Kwinana

Darius Wells Library and Resource Centre

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

Garry

Burns Beach Sunset Walk

Burns Beach coastal walking path

The Knock also known as ‘Knock on the Go’ was formerly called Sunsets.
This is another restaurant that has recently been rebranded. A new venue on the list for our fortnightly Saturday morning breakfasts. I’m always excited to try new places and looking forward to dining at The Knock.
Hope you’re able to join me.

Isobel

Rockingham: Breakfast at Knock on the Go.

The Knock Restaurant

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

Come join us for a coffee or lunch and a friendly chat with friends you have met before or meet and make some new friends. I will booked a table under the name 'Barbara Edwards' but also look for our rainbow colored bear sitting on the table
Friends and family are welcome to join us too.
We are a small group of friends some with a common life event – a brain injury. We meet with friends, family and anyone else who would like to join us to catch up and meet new people
The Kiosk Cafe is next door to the Floreat Surf Life Saving Club overlooking *Floreat Beach* at the north end of Challenger Parade. Plenty of free parking and several ACROD bays, Inside the cafe ask for Barbara or look for our rainbow coloured bear sitting on the table or phone me on 0417 930 540

Barbara Edwards

Coffee or lunch and a catch up with friends at Floreat Kiosk Cafe Floreat

The Kiosk Floreat Beach

**CONNECT & REFLECT in community through the power of traditional storytelling. You might even be inspired to start your own storytelling group!**

Join us for one or both FREE sessions:
**3 June:** Intro to Traditional Storytelling
**17 June:** Find Your Storytelling Voice

Embark on a magical adventure with Storytellers Melissa Min and Nicola-Jane le Breton, as they guide you into the world of our ancestors' collective imagination, brimming with symbolism and timeless wisdom. This immersive two-part series invites you to explore several traditional tales, harness the power of image and metaphor, share meaningful conversation, and learn basic storytelling and story-remembering techniques. Nicola and Melissa will also share insights, resources, and ideas for those who might like to continue with a local Story Weavers' Circle.

**"After nourishment, shelter, and companionship, stories are the thing we need most in the world."** \- Philip Pullman

**About Traditional Storytelling**
Traditional storytellers believe mythical tales, legends, folk and fairy tales have a remarkable relevance to our current times. Their themes and messages resonate with wisdom, meaning, insight and humour. When we hear an ancient story, it often stirs a deep sense of familiarity or homecoming in the listener.

**About Your Storytelling Facilitators: Melissa & Nicola**
Melissa is a renowned Storyteller, published poet and author. She leads Storytelling Circles, Writing for Wellbeing groups and creative workshops across WA. Melissa is a passionate advocate for bringing creative and artistic practices to community spaces. Nicola is a Community Story Weaver with Befriend, dedicated to nurturing safe spaces for people to open their hearts and minds, reflecting together on life's most essential themes.

T﻿his Free event is hosted by Befriend Inc

**W﻿HERE:**
N﻿ovelli Pavilion - Main Hall - 28 Novelli Parade, Piara Waters WA 6112

**W﻿HEN:**
Introduction to Traditional Storytelling - Saturday June 3rd with Melissa and Nicola-Jane le Breton

F﻿ind Your Storytelling Voice - Saturday 17 June with Melissa

Please register separately for each storytelling experience.

**T﻿IME:**
1﻿2:30pm to 2:30pm

**B﻿RING:**
Y﻿our good self, a little curiosity, reading glasses if you need them, notepad, and pen.

**R﻿EFRESHMENTS:**
A﻿ light afternoon tea will be provided.

**We look forward to welcoming you to the circle.**

Karen Haddon

Story Weavers' Circle - Introduction to Traditional Story Telling

Novelli Pavilion

Come and play a game of pool at pot black North Perth
This event will be held on the first Saturday of each month
Min of 2 people to attend
Please bring about $10
Price is $16 an hour per table and we share the bill , please note we can pay individually
We meet just inside pot black look for the yellow Befriend table topper
We meet at 12:50 pm for a start time of 1pm , we play for a timed one hour
If you RSVP to attend make sure you do attend if not please move your name to not going

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.

Sorry there is no wheelchair access.

If you need a hand with anything the day of the event please ask host Shayne

Shayne D

Befriend Pot Black North Perth 

464 Fitzgerald St

Winter is upon us and I’m sure you’re keen to get as much of the Winter Warmer donations to those in need, so please come along! Bring along whatever you may have made and collect everything you may require for making fidget blankets and, of course, yarn for those woolies.
See you there! 🧶😃🧶

Linda Malinowski

Befriend Northern Yarnies

MacNaughton Park Club Room

Join Penny for a bring and share meal: Get to know the locals and enjoy a fun evening out.

Bring along whatever you're having for dinner and a bit extra to share.
All the dishes will be put on the table and people can serve themselves.
BYO plates, cutlery and cups.
Alcohol free event.

Everyone welcome, singles, partnered and families with kids.
For more info contact Penny on 0421 372 834
Bookings essential!

Penny Feszczur

Allara Dinner Party

Allara Share Place

Hey guys,
Come join me down at the Maylands yacht club for a nice leisurely walk along the river. Bring yourselves & or friendly dogs along.
Looking forward to meeting some new dog owners.

Maylands dog walk

Maylands Yacht Club

Come join this weekly group as an opportunity for some exercise and conversation at Manning Park.

Start your week up right!
This Befriend group now meets every Monday morning 9am (this is a new day & time!) and a couple of members bring their dogs. Look for Miriam with the yellow Befriend flag and her friendly black Labrador, George...

We'll be waiting on the grassed area in front of the carpark nearest to the Manning Park steps.

Please ensure you are wearing comfortable footwear and BYO water bottle, hat, sunscreen... Dress for the weather, because we walk - rain, hail, or shine!

And if you like, join us for coffee after (there are several cafés nearby)...

All levels of fitness welcome!

Befriend groups exist to grow inclusive communities in which all people are valued & belong. For further info about Befriend click on the following link: https://befriend.org.au/

Miriam

Befriend Manning Park Walk Group

Manning 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.

We will have some supplies to share but we recommend you all bring along the following if you have them on hand.

2 Boxes - one to work in and one to transport pieces home in.
(Lined with paper - Aldi Meat/Vege boxes or Spud Shed boxes are ideal)
Any Acrylic Paint colours you have
Paper/Plastic throw away Cups for mixing paint (cut off bottoms of empty milk cartons)
Popsticks or plastic knives for stirring paint
A pack of Chux Wipes

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.

Belinda Goddard

Fluid Art & All Things Paint @ Wellard

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.

Neil Hawkins Park Barbecue

Neil Hawkins Park

Come along to our Mosaic group where the socialising is just as important as the mosaics. Everyone is welcome - beginners to advanced!

If it is your first time we look forward to meeting you and sharing how this group runs. You can have a look at what we do, see all the materials on offer, have a chat and learn about what materials you need to bring for next time. We always break for afternoon tea for a cuppa mid-way through.

We ask for $2 per session which covers some of the materials needed.

There is a small carpark attached to the building.

**This event listing is not monitored by the Host. For more information or requirements contact Befriend Host Irene on 0409 845 969.**

Please wear closed in shoes and bring some safety glasses and an apron.

We hope to see you there!

Befriend Team

Befriend Mosaics and Social Group (Mandurah)

Frasers Landing Sales Centre - proudly Frasers Property

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.**

melanie sharp

Wellard Card & Boardgames Night

An all age group of ukulele players and learners who meet on a weekly basis to have some laughter and make music!

Please note: Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Cost: $2 per session
Ukulele hire: $2 per week, or bring your own

Enquiries: Sharon on 0439 696 052

Two Rocks Yanchep Ukukele Group

Mary Lindsay Homestead

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 Crochet Hook and some 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.

Crochet for the Absolute Beginner @ Kwinana

A casual stroll along the foot paths and wandering alongside the bushlands within the Beautiful Whiteman Park (check out their website here [Home - Whiteman Park](https://www.whitemanpark.com.au/)).

This Befriend Group meets Tuesday mornings at 9am. We start the walk at the Visitors Centre, across the way from the Village Cafe, 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. Sociable dogs are welcome on a lead, per Whiteman Park policy.

These events will generally run within the school Term. 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

Ally Schaumann

Whiteman Park Walk & Talk 

Whiteman Park Visitor Information Centre

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

9am to 12.30pm

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.**

Wellard - Social Sewing & Craft Group

* 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 Crochet Hook and some 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

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

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

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.

Have a Chat - Meadow Springs

Springs Cafe

Please join me for a Weekly walk around Lake Monger. The walk is about 3.5km and will take about 1 hour. Bring good shoes and a water bottle, stay sun smart , please note this is for exercise and for advanced fitness walking

**Meeting Location**

We meet just near the Lake Monger sign (as in the photo above). This is the largest carpark and the closest to the train station, look for the yellow Befriend flag , there is a BMX bike track there

* If you are coming from Harborne St, it is the 4th carpark on the left

* If you are coming from Leederville, it is the 1st carpark on your right (however because of the traffic island you will need to turn around in carpark number 2, get back onto Lake Monger Drive and enter the carpark from the left)

The carpark we meet in is not on Google maps just yet, so please look for the Lake Monger sign as a landmark (you can't miss it!)

**Running late or lost?**

Please comment on the event page or private message me on meetup if you still can't find host Shayne before 4pm.

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

BEFRIEND WEEKLY WALK @ LAKE MONGER 

Lake Monger Reserve Car Park 3

Butler Bookclub first Tuesday of the month

Come and join us for a lovely relaxed friendly group
New book decided every month
Enjoy a coffee and a chat
Contact Caroline on 0421 604 364

Caroline Chard

Butler Book Club

Dôme Café

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

Befriend Bowling @ Rosemount Bowl North Perth 

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

**ABOUT:**
***Befriend ‘o’ graphy*** is a FREE walking group mixed in with exploring , chatting, meeting new people, having fun or even taking photos. Essentially it’s about creating your own moments whether snapping with your own phone or camera or meeting and making that new friend is your thing. This event is inclusive to all ages, genders, race etc.

This one will be the start of a new direction 'Befriend'o'graphy will be going to focus on two locations in Perth (Fremantle and Guildford) with building a potential befriendography community in both areas that would eventually bring an east meets west of Perth event as the ultimate goal for Befriendography.

Starting Saturday June 10th from 10-12pm join Befriend Member/Host and Befriend Community Photographer Tom LW as will be starting with what he will call the West Side: Fremantle event that will be themed of the **'Winter in Fremantle'.** This will be a theme mainly focusing on the street and building side where will meet at Moore and Moore Cafe at 10 and go for a walk around the many diverse streets of Fremantle ending potentially with time afterwards for a coffee and people to connect and meet each other.

Then depending on how things go then the next one will be in August focusing on a different theme and location within Fremantle area.

**TIME/LOCATION:**
This event will run from for 2 hours but duration time will subject to change depending on how the group tracks on the day, will meet outside Moore and Moore at 10pm sharp. If you want to grab a coffee or get some inspiration , then the venue has a gallery that can check out if arrive early.

All late comers please note if you do come late and we have left then il will leave a post of a location will eventually walk to so can meet us.

**WHAT TO BRING:**
Good Pair of Walking Shoes , Umbrella (If raining), also bring a camera (if you don't have to be DSLR or Mirrorless one then you can still us a smartphone or iPad to takes photos). Also if people who just want to come along and walk and talk and don’t want to take any photos then you are are free to do this as well :)

Also for this event if any members are parent and want to bring your under 18 teens or kids down with you for the walk then please feel free to do so.

**COST:** For this new format for Befriend 'o' graphy I will never make it anything about money on our walks but if members do request to go to certain locations in future that require entry fees then I will only factor as a one off thing.

However for this first Fremantle walk will be a free one and only cost is optional is to grab a coffee and food if one chooses to do.

**HOW TO GET THERE:**
The best way is to walk there from either parking or getting public transport. **Fremantle Station** is only a 10 min walk to venue and parking is on the streets but may be subjected to weekend parking rate. Please check and plan ahead appropriately incase of announcements or changes.

See [https://www.transperth.wa.gov.au](https://www.transperth.wa.gov.au/) for available buses and trains to plan routes.

So with that being said , look forwarding to meeting everyone on the day and any questions , please leave in comments below!

Tom Linden-Wood

Befriend’o’graphy (Photo Walk + After Coffee) West Side 1: Winter In Fremantle

Moore & Moore Cafe

Grab a coffee and get curious about how you can contribute & connect to your Karawara community.

This is an open chat that anyone living in Karawara is welcome to join. All you need to bring are your questions, ideas, and open heart & mind.

This conversation will be hosted by Dave Lindner, who supports active community members who want to connect people to their neighbourhoods. He's also a really nice guy, we promise!

Karawara Community Conversation

Jamaica Blue Waterford Plaza

Come for a chat, a brew, a cake, just come and get to know your neighbours.

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

Come and help us complete a puzzle or two , lookout for the befriend flag .

Located kmart end of Ellenbrook Central.

Puzzle Saturday 

Ellenbrook Central

What do you do with chair with a broken leg? A flat bicycle tire? Blunt knives? Broken toy? Blunt knives? Toss it? No Way!

Bring it along to Repair Café Belmont - a monthly community event inviting visitors to bring in broken household items and learn to fix them with the help of a volunteer repairer.

Have a cuppa, tell a story, learn a skill, or just connect. Repairs and repairing advice is free. Self serve tea and coffee available for a gold coin donation.

For more details check us out on facebook.com/repaircafebelmont

Fred G

Repair Cafe Belmont

324 Belmont Ave

Come meet Monica over coffee and cake if you wish. Bring your knitting,crochet,embroidery or other hand crafts for an afternoon of connecting and creating. All welcome from beginners to experts please meet in the meeting room , I will have the Befriend yellow flag.

Monica Fitz

Creative Connections

Dome Cafe

It's back!
Come along to Hans Cafe in Morley Galleria for coffee and cake or a late lunch. Meet new people and catch up with old friends. There will be some games for anyone interested.

Allyson Thomson

Morley Afternoon Tea

Han's Cafe Morley

Come along and enjoy a meal and chat.
Order and pay at the counter.

Chris Trembath

Belmont Dinner

The Belmont Tavern

Join us at North Perth Hall. Come along at 3.00-5.50pm one Sunday afternoon per month to enjoy a delicious array of Vegan food cooked by some local volunteers. Be part of this fantastic community event and get to meet your neighbours whilst enjoying a delicious and healthy feast made from food that would otherwise have gone to waste.
If you would like to volunteer and help out with the cooking or the kitchen work please come along at 3.00pm. Pre-registration is not necessary but we would appreciate a quick message just to let us know that you're coming along. Send us a message here on Facebook to find out more.
Event Details:
When: check event details on FB page
Where: North Perth Town Hall - 26 View Street, North Perth, WA
Time:

* to HELP SETUP arrive from 2.15pm
* to COOK or help and chat arrive from 3.00pm
* to EAT ONLY arrive at 5:50pm, food served at 6:00pm
Cost: FREE (but donations are welcome to help cover the cost of our pantry staples)
\*\* Please follow Government and local council advice and do not attend if you are unwell or experiencing any flu-like symptoms. All attendees will be required to sign in and provide their name and phone number. \*\*

Phil S.

Vincent Community Kitchen Sunday Feast 

North Perth Town Hall

Come along and join us and make new friends.

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

Meet Chris Inside Dome.

Belmont Coffee Catchup

You are welcome to come along and meet the host Danielle for a creative conversation every second Wednesday starting on the 8th of Feb 2023.

This is an inclusive gathering to share anything & everything creative, whether you're a beginner or an expert.
Feel free to bring along your creations, for a show and tell for what you may be working on just to keep your hands busy while you chat.

This event will be held inside the Springs shopping complex at the Caffissimo in Bennett Springs/Beechboro, plenty of parking as well as easy access to toilets and local shopping.

Bus route 345 or 955 for anyone utilizing the public bus system.

Bennett Springs Creative Community Table

Caffissimo Beechboro

Come along to a one hour experience to think about what your next step towards connection might be!

There are many different reasons why we might be searching for new social connections. Connection, like food, is a basic human need! When we are hungry, we eat. So what happens when we are feeling a bit disconnected? We can take steps to connect with others.

We know this can be hard to know where to start, so we would love to invite you to a warm and gently structured session to think through what your next step for connecting with others might be.

**We will…**
💭 think about what our interests are (or what we are interested in trying)
🧠 brainstorm together different community spaces we know to meet people
📝 plan what a small next connection step might be (all sizes of steps are great!)

**So if you…**

* Feel ready to meet new people and would like some moral support to start
* Are new to Perth and are stuck on where to look
* Are unsure on what interests you can connect over with others

Come along to this short online session 😁

**What to expect...**

* Structured conversation 6.30pm - 7.30pm
* Informal chat, cuppa and further questions 7.30-8pm (no pressure to stick around)

**What to bring...**

* Yourself, as you are
* A piece of paper and pen to write on
* An open heart and open mind

**This is a new style workshop for us and we would love to know what you think at the end of this session.**

**If you have any questions or requests for how this can be comfortable for you, message me on Meetup or email zena@befriend.org.au.**

Zena

Stepping Stones: Taking the Next Steps to Connect with Your Community [Online]

Online event

Gentle Somatic Yoga will meet every Saturday morning EXCEPT for the first Saturday of each month when Coffee Morning Plus meets. Coffee Morning Plus (with Lindsay as a host) is a casual meet and greet. Hope to see you here and then at Gentle Somatic Yoga every Saturday thereafter.

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

Refresh/Revitalise at Allara - Yoga Class Inspired by Gentle Somatic Yoga

**CONNECT & REFLECT in community through the power of traditional storytelling. You might even be inspired to start your own storytelling group!**

Join us for this FREE event:

**17 June:** Find Your Storytelling Voice

Embark on a magical adventure with Storytellers Melissa Min and Nicola-Jane le Breton, as they guide you into the world of our ancestors' collective imagination, brimming with symbolism and timeless wisdom. This immersive two-part series invites you to explore several traditional tales, harness the power of image and metaphor, share meaningful conversation, and learn basic storytelling and story-remembering techniques. Nicola and Melissa will also share insights, resources, and ideas for those who might like to continue with a local Story Weavers' Circle.

**"After nourishment, shelter, and companionship, stories are the thing we need most in the world."** \- Philip Pullman

**About Traditional Storytelling**
Traditional storytellers believe mythical tales, legends, folk and fairy tales have a remarkable relevance to our current times. Their themes and messages resonate with wisdom, meaning, insight and humour. When we hear an ancient story, it often stirs a deep sense of familiarity or homecoming in the listener.

**About Your Storytelling Facilitators: Melissa & Nicola**
Melissa is a renowned Storyteller, published poet and author. She leads Storytelling Circles, Writing for Wellbeing groups and creative workshops across WA. Melissa is a passionate advocate for bringing creative and artistic practices to community spaces. Nicola is a Community Story Weaver with Befriend, dedicated to nurturing safe spaces for people to open their hearts and minds, reflecting together on life's most essential themes.

T﻿his Free event is hosted by Befriend Inc

**W﻿HERE:**
N﻿ovelli Pavilion - Main Hall - 28 Novelli Parade, Piara Waters WA 6112

**W﻿HEN:**

F﻿ind Your Storytelling Voice - Saturday 17 June with Melissa Min

Please register for this storytelling experience.

**T﻿IME:**
1﻿2:30pm to 2:30pm

**B﻿RING:**
Y﻿our good self, a little curiosity, reading glasses if you need them, notepad, and pen.

**R﻿EFRESHMENTS:**
A﻿ light afternoon tea will be provided.

**We look forward to welcoming you to the circle.**

Story Weavers' Circle - Finding Your Storytelling Voice

The meet up is on the front steps of the Yanchep Inn at 9.45am.
At 10am we'll begin our 1.5 hr long walk by strolling up to Boomerang Gorge, the beginning of the Caves Trail. Winding our way past the opening of the collapsed cave of Boomerang Gorge, we'll make our way over the top of Cabaret Cave and then pass by Crystal and Yunderup Caves on our way back to the Inn for morning tea or an early lunch.
There will be plenty of time for inspirational photos along the way.
I suggest bringing hiking poles if you have them.

Hope to see you there!
Francene 🦜

Francene C.

Befriend Yanchep National Park Walk: Caves Trail 

Yanchep National Park

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

Everyone's a poet. Some just don't know it . . . yet!

This Meetup has been scheduled with the hope of encouraging anyone and everyone who has either put pen to paper in the past and written a piece or two of poetry in their time or for those who have never written a poem . . . til now!

All levels of writing skills are welcome. We will introduce fun and motivating topics each session to help inspire you to put your thoughts on paper.

All you need to bring along is a notebook and pen or you may be more comfortable using a laptop or the like. Whatever suits you, works for us.

I hope you can join us on the 3rd Monday of each month @ 2pm in the Kwinana Library at Darius Wells next to The Dome Cafe.

You can bring your own Hot Beverage into the library space as long as it has a lid on it.

Look forward to seeing you there!

Poets Corner @ Kwinana Library

Grab a coffee and get curious about how you can contribute & connect to your Karawara community.

This is an open [online] chat that anyone living in Karawara is welcome to join. All you need to bring are your questions, ideas, and open heart & mind.

This conversation will be hosted by Dave Lindner, who supports active community members who want to connect people to their neighbourhoods. He's also a really nice guy, we promise!

Karawara Community Conversation (online)

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.

Cafe Cafe Subiaco

Café Café

‘Makuru Family Community Market – ‘Fertility season’ with Makuru themed market stalls and activities suitable for the whole family

Mini-markets held at The Glasshouse on behalf of City of Belmont to provide community events for local residents during the winter months.

Food, drinks, live music and a fantastic evening out for local residents!

Caroline Lissaman 

City of Belmont Community market night 

Ruth Faulkner Public Library

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.

Sandie Thorne

Slow Sunday Lunch

Grill'd Burgers

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 this month will be announced closer to the date

June 2023

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