Bored with all the election gobbledygook? Fed up with all the lies, misinformation and rhetoric that spurt in all directions from politicians' mouths? Need some humour to counter the world reality? Wish for straightforward information without any spin? Then, ladies and gentlemen, you shall have the commentary we all deserve!
That's why I call myself Kate the Beverley Blogger...
*Breaking News* - Stella has thankfully moved on from eating couches, having become much more relaxed due to her prescribed anxiety medication, which is exactly the same as mine. Hers costs much more from the vet, but I was reprimanded by our GP when I shared mine with Stella!
Instead, on Thursday evening, she consumed half a beef roast Michael left too close to the edge of the kitchen bench. That beautifully cooked roast would have been the base for a delicious Massaman Curry or a delightfully exotic Tagine. Unfortunately and sadly, this desired outcome was ruthlessly deleted by Michael's inattention and Stella's stomach...
*This Past Week's Outstanding Stories* - Beverley was inundated by swarms of friendly invaders over the entire Easter weekend. They ate and drank and were merry and they "oohed" and "aahed" over three hundred art works at the Annual Beverley Easter Art Show. A triumph for all concerned!
The worthy combatants fought fiercely but fairly throughout the Easter Tennis Tournament for all four days. On Sunday evening, all concerned enjoyed a Cosplay dinner disguised as airport attendees, from glamorous flight crew to ungrateful and mangy travellers.
Beverley's streets were a busy and cheerful blend of two markets, purveyors of all kinds of fine goods (from clothes to accessories - "Lucky Find" to arty-farty endeavours -Marion and Rebecca's Studio - and the garden gift shop "Nex Dor"- Suzie's Marketplace and Mandy's Art Garden) all eager to promote themselves to passers-by. And we were all rewarded. The East End Gallery had our best weekend since the mayhem caused by the demolition of the main drag.
Plus, we staged one of our famous Sundowners on Easter Saturday. I welcome any photographic evidence to share on this blog as I sadly neglected to take any photos and retired rather early. Michael and Lawrence cheerfully nattered until the wee small hours of Sunday morning.
We also welcomed new artists aplenty - Alan Pickering, Dorothy Lullfitz, Mark Price, Sandi Racco, Ross Calnan, Craig McKeough. We received new works from Gone Potty, Gracie Courtney, Pauline Lakstins, Sue Martin, Jane Button and Narelle Higson.
Narelle's husband Brian had a wonderful playdate with Michael on Easter Monday and between the pair of them, Brian left with a decorative miniature metal windmill for the garden.
David Giles, Artist-in-Residence at the Station Gallery, packed in the punters for three days of abstract workshops, which concluded on Wednesday. Yesterday evening, he joined us for evening drinks and revealed some of his dreams to continue Beverley's journey towards a haven for all artists. We have been fortunate enough to secure three of David's glorious works for the Gallery and Giftshop.
Alan Pickering has been extremely busy organising this weekend's Plein Air extravaganza, which will see up to thirty artists wandering the Beverley streets and experiencing the autumnal beauty of a Beverley farm. Alan delivered a series of four stunning Plein Air pieces to us, which are now hung and on display in the Gallery.
As a result of all this past and current activity, this Anzac Day long weekend is a perfect opportunity to turn your vehicle of choice eastwards and cruise into Heavenly Beverley. We look forward to seeing you all!
*Forecast* - the weather continues to be sublime with warm sunny days and cool nights until Monday evening. Easter marks the beginning of our tourism season here in Heavenly Beverley. Be prepared for dust to turn chocolate brown and then emerald green as the rain arrives and seeding commences. From now until December is the time for scaling County Peak/Quajibin, strolling along or camping at the surreal beauty of Yenyening Lakes, the anticipation of another wildflower season, booking a glider flight with the Beverley Soaring Society, poking around old churches and cemeteries and sampling the culinary delights of both Beverley's pubs, the Red Vault, the Beverley Bakery and the promise of our own wine and tapas bar (opening June 2022).
*Postscript* - may we all survive the election campaign...
*Close* - thank you all for your attention. Tune into future broadcasts showcasing the delicious highlights of Heavenly Beverley.
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