Neighbours looking after the river and each other.
Bayswater WAForeshore Circle is a volunteer-run association in Bayswater. We plant the riverbank, run a weekly repair cafe, share tools and keep an eye on neighbours who need one. Anyone who lives nearby is welcome to join in.
Programs
- Riverbank plantingMonthly planting and weeding mornings along the foreshore, tools and gloves supplied.
- Repair cafeBring the broken toaster or the torn jacket; volunteers help you fix it.
- Tool libraryBorrow ladders, drills and garden tools instead of buying them.
- Community gardenShared beds, a compost system and a working bee on Saturday mornings.
- Neighbour check-insVolunteers visit residents who are isolated or recovering, with their permission.
- Skills nightsFree evening sessions where members teach what they know, from pruning to spreadsheets.
- Incorporated association run by volunteers
- Working with Children Checks held where required
- Public liability insurance held for every event
- Open membership, no joining fee
Questions
Do I have to be a member to come along?
No. Come to anything and see if it suits. Membership is for people who want a vote at the meeting.
Is there a cost?
Membership is by donation and no one is turned away. Events are free unless we say otherwise.
Can my business support a program?
Yes. We welcome in-kind support like tools, plants and a trailer on planting day. Get in touch and we will talk it through.
Volunteer with us
Bayswater WA
Hall open Saturday mornings; committee meets the first Tuesday of the month
Come to a meeting