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Calling all gardeners: We’ll pay for your passion

Have a passion for gardening? Canning Agricultural, Horticultural & Recreational Society (CAHRS) is currently seeking a growing garden guru to lead our Canning River Gardeners group.

We’re looking for a green-thumbed Facilitator keen to share their love of gardening, who knows how to keep our plant friends happy and healthy, and someone that enjoys a social, community-oriented environment.

This is a casual position, facilitating our group planned for the first Monday of the month (though flexible).

A stipend payment of approximately $200 per month (dependent on experience and frequency of events) is on offer to the selected Facilitator, plus any approved incidental costs to be covered by CAHRS (eg transport, materials, extra entry fees or costs for excursions etc). Plus you will receive CAHRS membership benefits + access to VIP events within our society.


You will be expected to:

– Organise approximately one event a month, lasting for a few hours.

– Source and plan speakers, tours, visits, workshops and/or conduct in-house topical meetings.

– Focus on educating the community and providing advice for garden-related discussions.

– Aim to create events and relationships to increase CAHRS and Canning River Gardeners’ membership, and encourage member engagement in the Canning Show & Exhibition.

– Participate and advocate for others’ involvement in CAHRS events.

– Report directly to CAHRS’ Events Officer.

 

Previous examples of Canning River Gardeners events include excursions to City Farm, Zanthorrea Nursery and Total Green Recycling, or workshops on how to create insect hotels, winter gardening tips, bonsai care and seeds swaps.

 

Experience with Garden Clubs or exhibiting at a Garden Show is desirable but not essential; We’re really just looking for someone who loves gardening, people, and sharing gardening with people!


INTERESTED?

Please contact our Events Officer Laura on 9451 1820 or via email at laura@cahrs.com.au with the subject line “Gardening Facilitator” and answer the following questions:

Ideally, we’re looking for someone to start ASAP, though this can be negotiated.


PLEASE NOTE:

These events are presented by Canning Agricultural, Horticultural & Recreational Society (CAHRS), a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to enriching the lives of our community, from hosting community events in the Cannington Exhibition Centre & Showgrounds to organising our own events (including the Canning Show), workshops, programs and more. All events are discounted or subsidised for Members, and members receive a range of benefits, from free Show tickets to warm and fuzzies from helping give back to the community. Find out more here.

As with all Special Interest Groups/events held at Cannington Exhibition Centre & Showgrounds or run by CAHRS, these events will run in accordance with the government’s current COVID-19 restrictions, as well as internally promoted precautionary safety measures, with our patrons, volunteers and staff’s health and safety always held of the highest importance. When at our venue or events, please respect the safety measures in place.

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INTRODUCING: Laura – Our new Events Officer

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…

 

“Hey Hey, Let’s Crochet”

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.

 

“Canning River Gardeners”

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.

 

“Sew Good Sewing Classes”

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.

 

“Yoga” (NEW)

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

MORE INFO ON UPCOMING EVENTS

 

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Gardeners: We’ll pay for your passion

Have a passion for gardening? Canning Agricultural, Horticultural & Recreational Society (CAHRS) is currently seeking a growing garden guru to lead our Canning Gardeners group.

We’re looking for a green-thumbed Facilitator keen to share their love of gardening, who knows how to keep our plant friends happy and healthy, and someone that enjoys a social, community-oriented environment.

A payment of $100 per session is on offer to the selected Facilitator, plus any approved incidental costs to be covered by CAHRS (eg transport, materials, extra entry fees or costs for excursions etc).


You will be expected to:

    – Organise for one event a month, lasting for a few hours

    – Achieve this by working closely with our Events Officer to assist with preparing special outings and guest speakers for the group

   – Select a mix of our Cannington Exhibition Centre & Showgrounds venue and relevant destinations in or around the Perth metro area for these to take place at. Previous examples of excursions include City Farm, Zanthorrea Nursery and Total Green Recycling.


As long as we can continue to operate safely within the current COVID-19 environment and it’s deemed safe for both the facilitator and class members to participate, we’re looking for someone to start ASAP.

On top of the above-listed stipend payment for participation in these community-focused events, you will also receive CAHRS membership benefits and access to VIP events within our society.

Experience with Garden Clubs or exhibiting at a Garden Show is desirable but not essential; We’re really just looking for someone who loves gardening, people, and sharing gardening with people!


INTERESTED?
Please email laura@cahrs.com.au with the subject line “Gardening Facilitator” and answer the following questions:

    – Why do you want to lead our group, and what inspires you about gardening?

    – What experience or skills do you have relevant to the position?

    – Attach a few photos of your garden or plants/flowers you’ve grown

Or for more info please contact our Events Officer Laura on 9451 1820.


PLEASE NOTE:

These events are presented by Canning Agricultural, Horticultural & Recreational Society (CAHRS), a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to enriching the lives of our community, from hosting community events in the Cannington Exhibition Centre & Showgrounds to organising our own events (including the Canning Show), workshops, programs and more. All events are discounted or subsidised for Members, and members receive a range of benefits, from free Show tickets to warm and fuzzies from helping give back to the community. Find out more here.

As with all Special Interest Groups/events held at Cannington Exhibition Centre & Showgrounds or run by CAHRS, these events will run in accordance with the government’s COVID-19 social distancing restrictions as well as internally promoted precautionary safety measures, with our patrons, volunteers and staff’s health and safety always held of the highest importance. When at our venue or events, please respect the safety measures in place.

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HORTICULTURAL FACILITATOR VACANCY

Canning Agricultural, Horticultural & Recreational Society (CAHRS) is currently seeking a plant guru to lead our Canning River Gardeners club.

We’re looking for a Green Thumb to share their love of gardening, know how to keep our plant friends happy and healthy, and enjoy a social, community-oriented environment. Experience with Garden Clubs or exhibiting at a Garden Show is desirable but not essential.

This is a casual, stipend-paying position (helping to cover any associated costs for transport, materials and planning time) that will see someone facilitate a group on the first Tuesday of the month, 6:30–9PM at Cannington Exhibition Centre. The position won’t start til classes reboot, which will only be when the current COVID-19 situation settles down and it’s deemed safe for both the facilitator and class members to participate. While working closely with our Events Officer, you will also assist with special outings and guest speakers for the group.

In return, on top of the stipend payment for participation in these community-focused events, you will also recieve CAHRS membership benefits and access to VIP events within our society.

 

Interested? Please email laura@cahrs.com.au with the subject line “Gardening Facilitator” and answer the following questions:

  • Why do you want to lead our group, and what inspires you about gardening?
  • What experience or skills do you have relevant to the position?
  • Attach a few photos of your garden or plants/flowers you’ve grown

PLEASE NOTE: As we won’t know when these classes will begin and are operating with restricted staff hours, please be patient as you will likely not hear from us for a few months to come. Hang tight and we’ll be with you ASAP!

 

 

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