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Recently Canning Agricultural, Horticultural & Recreational Society aka CAHRS held its AGM, with the attendance the best we’ve experienced for many years, indicating the increasing interest and strength of our not-for-profit organisation, and resonance of our mission within the community. Another positive sign was the voting in of two of our youngest CAHRS Committee Of Management members; Congratulations to Claire Porter and Afra Yusya for making it onto the Committee!
Geoff Moor and Len Robinson were also re-elected, continuing their roles to further enrich the community. President Maxine Wylie and Vice President Ray Porter retained their positions for another term, ready to lead the organisation to greater heights, including, literally, our grand building redevelopment now in progress!
Thanks to Colleen Edmeades and Lesley Wai for their great service to the Committee and CAHRS. They were both actively involved in decision-making processes, and hard work on the ground volunteering time and energy to assist deliver events to the community. Their commitment and dedication was valued and appreciated.
National Volunteer Week is coming up, a great celebration of people like these – thank you! Also, great to again see so many females and different cultural backgrounds represented on the Committee, reflective of our commitment to celebrating diversity.
CAHRS President Maxine Wylie commented. “The AGM is an opportunity to robustly reflect on the previous year, ensuring we continue to carry out business with integrity, responsiveness and positive actions to meet our objectives for the good of the community and CAHRS members.
“It was a time to publicly thank each of the Committee of Management team members for quality input to secure establishing confidence and connectedness in a community that far outreaches the local area. Thanks was also extended to CAHRS employees for their ongoing resilience to achieve the best possible outcomes for stakeholders, policy formations, hall hirers, communications, marketing, auditors, tradies, service/creditor payments, development, and events.”
Check photos from the event here.
Laura is the newest addition to Canning Agricultural, Horticultural & Recreational Society (CAHRS). She joined us at the end of February which was short lived due to the dreaded COVID (yes, the dreaded C word!). She’s now back on board to pick up where we left off as the new Events Officer, or in her words the “party planner” of the team. She manages all the entertainment for the Canning Show, coordinates the Special Interest Groups, organises outings for our volunteers and other events at Cannington Exhibition Centre & Showgrounds (CECS).
We had a quick chat with Laura to give you some insight into our new staff member and some of the events that she’s been working on recently.
A moment or two that’s stood at so far during your time at CAHRS:
Office Dog Parade / Fashion Friday
[There is a video, if interested please enquire within 😉]
Fave moment at Canning Show:
2020 will be my first, can’t wait to find out! Can promise a great line-up is in the making… More info here.
A fave (and feel free to say why)…
– Karaoke song: House of the Rising Sun by The Animals because it reminds me of my sister.
– Plant: Wildflowers and roses.
– Food: I love Italian food, comfort food is Spaghetti Bolognese.
– Travel destination: Am I too biased to say Canada??? [Laura is Canadian].
– Book: Recently read and really enjoyed The Paying Guests by Sarah Waters.
What else do you do in real life?
Spend time with my family, camping, going to live music and socialising with friends.
What drew you to lending your skills to CAHRS/Canning Show/CECS:
CAHRS is a community orientated organisation and that I get to work with a variety of people.
What will you be entering in the coming Canning Show Exhibition?
Home cooking – homemade bread.
Something interesting you’ve discovered about CAHRS/CECS/Canning Show during your time here?
Our history – the Canning Show has been running since 1909 (it’s been quite interesting to go through the archives).
What’s coming up soon that you’ve organised?
With the green light recently giving the go ahead, here’s an update on our Special Interest Groups…
This group was one of the first to return to our venue and test out our new COVID plan. It shows the commitment, enthusiasm, and camaraderie of this close-knit bunch. Pauline has some great projects in store for Term 3 including an up-to-the-minute cacoon cardigan, which I cannot wait to see. More info here.
After such a long period of separation, we planned a Reunion to kick start our gardening group. This month our group was invited to a tour of the beautiful Zanthorrea Nursery. I am hoping my Kangaroo Paws I purchased will be Show ready once November comes around 😉. Next up, a chance to design your very own Insect Hotel in August, readying it for entry into the Canning Show. More info here.
The ever-popular Marissa and the sewing gang will be back to the Liddelow Hall commencing Term 3. There are some spaces left for this class so please check out Eventbrite to join. Looking forward to meeting you all. More info here.
CAHRS & Kathy Ellwell (IYENGAR YOGA) present to you 2x weekly yoga classes, Monday 7pm and Wednesdays 6pm. Kathy is a well followed, experienced Yoga instructor in the area and has chosen our Liddelow Hall location to practice. Having personally attended her class, it is a feel-good session. More info here.
“Wooly Wednesdays”
The ladies of the group have been enjoying their weekly rendezvous, knitting, crocheting, and brainstorming creations for the upcoming Canning Show. Welcome back 😊.
“Machine Knitters”
Sessions have been underway. The gals have been mingling and knitting plus bringing in shared sweets to making up for lost time. Looking forward to seeing your Show entries.
Best way for people to contact you:
I work Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays. If you have any enquiries Events related, please feel free to contact me directly on 0432 447 398 or email me at laura@cahrs.com.au
EXHIBITION READY TO IGNITE COMMUNITIES’ CREATIVE SPARK AS EVENT IS GIVEN GREEN LIGHT
Last year’s Canning Show was a triumph, with record-breaking crowds of over 10,000 smiling people as Canning Agricultural, Horticultural & Recreational Society (aka CAHRS) celebrated our 110th year of enriching the community. Whilst 2020 comes with a very different set of circumstances, we are pleased to announce the Canning Show 2020 this year is planned to be held Friday 6 & Saturday 7 November, preparing to evolve, involve and inspire!
A creative wonderland with community heart, the line-up and ticket details for the Canning Show will be announced closer to the event, as per usual, however we are excited to release the Exhibition Schedule Of Entries early. From 3-year-olds to teenager amateurs to experienced artisans, everyone is encouraged to have a go and start growing, baking, painting, photographing, sculpting, flower arranging and more. Get your creative juices flowing now and get ready to showcase your wares at the Canning Show. All entries will be exhibited at the event in November, with the best being awarded over $13,000 in cash prizes.
CAHRS CEO Dianne Begg comments, “All positive signs continuing regarding COVID-19, we’re looking forward to Canning Show igniting people’s creativity, pleasure and inspiration this year.” Whilst some changes will be made in the Show’s delivery, she adds, “It will remain fun, filled with exciting competitions, entertainment, and amazing value for money. With social distancing and safety measures to be considered, our team is working hard to ensure that every part of the Show will be the safest, most enjoyable experience possible.”
EXHIBITION
Schedule Of Entries launched
The Canning Show is one of the largest annual exhibitions in the State that showcases a wide array of arts, crafts, hobbies, creations and produce. Open to everyone, from talented amateurs to awarded artisans, the competition is there to celebrate, promote, reward, and encourage diverse passions and talents, plus inspire others in the community. This year we’re excited to announce the Schedule Of Entries earlier than usual, to take advantage of these crazy times giving people more time to be crazily creative and productive!
To kick start an incredible Show experience, everyone in the community is encouraged to showcase their iso-creations or further practise their arts. Whether you’re wanting your 5 year old to practise their handwriting or chocolate crackle making, a kid with ambitions to one day star on LEGO Masters or you want to put your quarantine baking experiments to the test, there’s something for everyone. From discovering your new passion to practising professionals looking for esteem and honours, everyone has a chance to get involved, inspire others and take a sweet slice of over $13,000 in cash, awarded to the best exhibits in the Show!
CLICK IMAGE TO VIEW / DOWNLOAD FULL EXHIBITION SCHEDULE
KEY INFO:
- One of the largest annual exhibitions in the state that showcases a wide array of arts, crafts, hobbies, creations and produce, igniting communities’ creative spark
- Open to everyone, from talented amateurs to awarded artisans, the competition celebrates, promotes, rewards and encourages diverse passions and talents, plus inspires others in the community
- Over $13,000 in cash is awarded to the best exhibits, plus trophies, sashes, and other awards
- ALL entries are exhibited as part of the 2020 Canning Show; it’s by and for the community
- ANYONE can enter, no matter where you are from, your age or level of experience
- Independently judged by experts in their field
- Over 650+ Classes to enter, covering Youth; Fruit & Vegetables; Flowers; Home & Dairy Produce; Honey; Home Cooking; Sewing, Knitting, Crochet, Toys & Dolls; Handicrafts; Hobby Ceramics; Painting & Drawing; Photography; and Industrial Arts
- Numerous special classes celebrating the ‘International Year of Plant Health’
- Entry and exhibit drop-off instructions will come closer to the event, with our staff working on ways to maximise everyone’s safety
CANNING SHOW
Key event details announced thus far
DATES: Friday 6 & Saturday 7 November 2020
LINE-UP: Exhibition and 2 nights of fireworks confirmed, plus a diverse line-up of fun for the whole family to be announced in due course
VENUE: Home of the Canning Show; Cannington Exhibition Centre & Showgrounds
TICKETS: Presale tickets to be announced closer to the event
Sitting at my new temporary ‘office’ desk at home takes adjustment. Like everyone else, I am learning to live a safely isolated lifestyle and discovering the benefits of having time at home. Apart from the obvious and practical things like cleaning out the shed, there are opportunities to seize whilst being restricted, including thinking of new ideas for the development of Canning Exhibition Centre & Showgrounds, the evolution of the Canning Show and CAHRS events that will positively impact more people’s lives in brighter days to come.
A few updates since last we spoke include:
CANNING SHOW AND EXHIBITION
At this stage, it is not wise to jump to conclusions as to whether the Canning Show will run on the planned date of 6 & 7 November, but I recommend that you continue to prepare and create your Exhibition entries. Have a go at the fantastic craft challenge by making an article featuring an insect, spider, snail or creepy-crawly.
The Canning Show Exhibition schedule of entries will be given an early online launch this year and will include some special items specifically designed to celebrate the International ‘Year Of Plant Health’, the theme for 2020, with a number of classes now being announced.
INSECT HOTELS
Applauding the world focus of this very important topic, the Show is hosting a special competition suitable for all ages and skills levels; to build an insect hotel. The winners will be the homeless bees and bugs of your garden. After the Show, the hotels can be set up and become home to very happy insects that will propagate your flowers, fruit trees and generally make your garden a better place.
On a recent trip to Bunnings, I did discover that the shelves of seeds and vegetable seedlings were bare. I think perhaps that everyone has already heard how much fun it is to exhibit flowers, fruit and veg and the Show, and have decided to give it a go nice and early. I hope the insects (that currently don’t have anywhere to live) are able to do their work in time.
RECYCLING MATERIALS
We also need to re-think our attitude towards recycling materials used for handicrafts. Traditionally we have expected handicraft items to be made using new materials, but, with art and craft supplies in high demand as parents rise to the challenges of homeschooling, this year we encourage and welcome items made with repurposed materials. Please think carefully about the materials’ previous lives and don’t use items that are not clean and safe. Fabric can easily be re-used if it has been thoroughly washed. Consider what might be suitable if you want to use containers that have been used for storage, if they held chemicals, for example, make sure they are very thoroughly cleaned first and never use treated pine for crafting.
AGM UPDATE
Following the annual general meeting, I am pleased to advise that Ray Porter has been returned as President and Maxine Wylie as Vice President. Ray, Maxine and the other members of the Committee of Management guide the direction of CAHRS. They are a valued part of the team committed to working together to achieve the best possible outcome and ultimately return to normal operations with the least possible disruption or loss. Day by day, the staff continue to manage the venue, looking after the essential maintenance and operational tasks, as well as preparing the plans for re-opening.
VENUE DEVELOPMENTS
Also at the AGM, details for the new venue developments were on the agenda. The members that attended the meeting voted with confidence on the plans and endorsed support for progression to the next stages of planning. We are currently reviewing these, guided by a commitment to enriching communities with perhaps different needs to those we identified pre-COVID-19.
MEMBERS TRIP
Thank you for your support and I am excited by the prospect of seeing you all soon. A spring-time bus trip to Penguin Island is just what we need. Keep posted for confirmed dates of this event and others when normal service is resumed.
THANKS
This is a troubling time for many. Our organisation is made up of 100s of wonderful volunteers, members, friends and family, who put their heart and soul into giving back and inspiring others. We wish them all the happiness and health we can during these challenging periods, as well as everyone all around the globe. Now, more than ever, we all need to band together and look after, respect and help each other as best we can. Our very best to all, and we look forward to opening the doors to the public again as soon as safely possible!
On behalf of the Committee, Members and staff, I wish you a safe and happy Easter.
Dianne Begg
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, CAHRS
As a not-for-profit organisation committed to enriching the community, the safety of Cannington Exhibition Centre & Showgrounds patrons, members, event organisers and staff are always of utmost importance to everything Canning Agricultural, Horticultural & Recreational Society (CAHRS) does.
As such, in response to the quickly evolving COVID-19 situation and eventuating uncertainties, it was with a heavy heart that a few weeks back we had to temporarily postpone all events until the end of April. With the continuing escalation of COVID-19 infections and safety protocols, this was then extended til further notice.
We have been and will continue to closely monitor the situation, only making fully informed decisions on reopening when we have greater confidence in the safety of our stakeholders – from the public to our hirers, coordinators, clubs, societies and events.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused, but please be assured that our staff are still working, planning how to return in ways that will provide much-needed relief, enjoyment and services to lift the community at a time when we will need it more than ever. With the COVID-19 situation hopefully under control by November, these plans include a huge Canning Show, celebrating the community in new ways.
WHAT THIS MEANS FOR…
EVENT ORGANISERS
CAHRS has been working with all upcoming events in the next few months to reschedule events in the next 12 months. Please inform your stakeholders, including cancelling events on social media. Any payment towards your booking will be rolled over to your rescheduled booking. Contact Afra on 0401 453 285 ASAP to discuss, if you haven’t already been contacted and are unsure.
EVENT ATTENDEES
Look out for rescheduled dates in the future. Any questions, please contact the event organisers directly (via Facebook).
SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS
We will be processing EFT refunds for your remaining, cancelled classes. If these haven’t already been processed, please email your bank details to enquiries@cahrs.com.au so we can refund you ASAP, or call on 0432 447 398 to discuss.
THANKS
This is a troubling time for many. Our organisation is made up of 100s of wonderful volunteers, members, friends and family, who put their heart and soul into giving back and inspiring others. We wish them all the happiness and health we can during these challenging periods, as well as everyone all around the globe. Now, more than ever, we all need to band together and look after, respect and help each other as best we can. Our very best to all, and we look forward to opening the doors to the public again as soon as safely possible!
MORE INFO ON COVID-19 & SAFETY
- Government Department of Health: https://www.health.gov.au/
- 24hr Coronavirus Health Information Line: 1800 020 080