Heavenly Beverley : Looking Forwards With The Beverley Hillbillies...

'Twas ten days until Christmas, and at Station House, nobody was stirring, not even a mouse...which is technically not entirely true as we still have one varmint of a mouse lurking in the cupboard under the sink!

When I left for the East End Gallery this morning, Mister Chop, Mister Pip and Miss Stella were all asleep on the lounge. Michael has now joined them for a pre-lunch snooze. I hope he doesn't sleep all afternoon, as I need my lunch!

Today is the last day of our school year and all the local kids are probably delighted at the prospect of six weeks freedom. Hence, with assistance from the wonderful Tracey Martino, the craft supplies have been restocked, so the Gallery's art table is prepared for any child who wanders in before the close of business on Christmas Eve.

With 2022 galloping to its conclusion, I thought I might take a moment to list as many events that I know about occurring @ the East End Gallery, Beverley Station, Beverley in general and us for the near future.

So, hang onto your hats and enjoy the ride!

Thursday/Friday/Saturday15/16/17 December - Beverley Country Women's Association has an OUTSTANDING raffle at the Lions Kiosk today and tomorrow. The raffle will be drawn on Saturday, during their home-made goodies stall. Pop along and see the mountain of treasures to be won and support a great cause.

Saturday 17 December - Open Gallery @ the East End Gallery. Please bring a plate of nibbles to share and a bottle if you desire. Eggnog and cake, tea, coffee and limited soft drinks will be available. Sausage Sizzler Extraordinaire John Whittington with be raising funds for the continuing restoration of St Mary's.

Saturday 17 December - Beverley Station Arts Christmas Party - FREE event from 5 pm. Featuring a circus workshop, Santa's arrival, carol singing and a circus performance, Please BY0 a picnic and drinks. No bar, but food is available from the Station Kiosk.

Anglican Canon and all around good guy, Philip Reymont is going to be busier than a bumblebee in the coming ten days

St Mary's Beverley - Sunday 18 December 9am - Advent 4 Morning Prayer

Sunday 25 December 9am - Christmas Service

St Mark's Brookton - Sunday 18 December 8.30am - Advent 4 Morning Prayer

Monday 19 December 6.30 pm - Advent 4 Communion Service

Saturday 24 December 7.30pm - Christmas Service

Holy Trinity Church York - Sunday 25 December 7.30am - Christmas Service

I am a tad confused how Philip is going to manage being in Beverley and Brookton half an hour apart on Sunday 18 December... Perhaps a call to Philip may be in order on 0419 177 178 or email him - praymont@perth.anglican.org

Sacred Heart Church Beverley - Sunday 18 December 8am - Mass Sunday 25 December 8am - Mass

Saturday 24 December - East End Gallery's final day for 2022. We will remain open until 5pm to allow any desperadoes the opportunity to find last-minute Christmas gifts!

Sunday 25 December - Free Christmas Day Lunch @ the Town Hall - 11am until 2pm. Please RSVP to John Whittingham on 0409 882 087

And now, please enjoy more snippets of our wonderful artworks currently available in our Gallery and Giftshop!

The East End Gallery will be officially CLOSED from 25 December until Australia Day 26 January 2023. I am having my right knee replaced on Monday 9 January and will probably be out of commission right up until 26 January. If you do have any enquiries, please ring me on 0414 255 781 or Michael on 0400 373 822.

We are looking forward to the cessation of our body restorations and hoping to be completely revitalised for our next fossicking adventure during winter 2023.

Our fearsome trio of fierce protectors!