City Farm Cafe is now taking bookings for Father's Day and Christmas functions.
As of Father's Day (September 1, 2013) they will be extending Sunday trading till 3pm (kitchen closes 2pm).
Call them direct on their new landline 9221 7300 for bookings and enquiries!

Stallholders this week, 8am-midday:

Wambyn Olives - Organic olives, olive oil, and olive products.
Wilson’s Wonder Products - Beez Neez beeswax products
Environment House – Environmentally friendly products and books
The Woodfired Baker – Organic woodfired breads & pastries
Michele Trovato – Certified Biodynamic, seasonal vegetables
Harry & Sona Toutikian – Seasonal fruit and veg
Laterite Ridge – Chicken, quail, olives & more
Brockway Orchard Fruit – Spray free citrus fruit
Dean Wood – Honey
Valley View Orchards – Stone Fruit / Apricot Jam and Stewed Fruit
Georges Crepes – Traditional Breton gluten-free crepes
Organic Green Smoothies – Freshly made smoothies by Dirk

And as normal, we're selling our own produce, organic baby seedlings and micro greens again, and we’re also selling fresh Oyster Mushrooms from the GRO project.

The cafe is open from 7am to midday (kitchen closes 11.45am), and it's is now open 7 days a week. Sunday trading hours are 7am – 12 midday.

Start your weekend off right with Mandi Nelson's yoga by donation class this Saturday morning. Classes are held for all ages and stages so don't be shy!

Class is held from 8:00 - 9.15

•     Please dress in layers
•     Bring your own mat, no mats are supplied
•     Bring a blanket (optional)
•     By donation only

Not to be confused with Perth City Farm's Saturday market stalls, the Farm Stall will be making week day appearances featuring the Farm's  fruits, vegetables and mushrooms.

So, if you don't manage to get your fill of farmer-direct fruits and veggies this weekend, you have another chance to nab some produce Thursday 3.30-5.30pm and keep an eye on our website, facebook and twitter for further opening times!

Make your way down to the farm on Saturday the 24th of August from 5pm for tasty treats and good times. Come and enjoy live music from the Sambanistas, DJ Super Flog, Junkadelic, Sam Maher, Childsaint, Elli Schoen, Flower Drums, and Diger Rokwell.

Free entry, but please bring cash for food, drinks and raffles to support a bright future for City Farm!

Facebook event to share here: https://www.facebook.com/events/167081450142116/

Hosted by Nulsen.

Come rain or shine this winter, we are holding Thursday morning composting workshops with Bonnie Wykman. One participant from last week's class said, '[the workshop] is a must for all those who love gardening. Bonnie, who did this workshop was very detailed and has a great passion for recycling waste to make compost.'

Each week we will be making a compost pile from start to finish and you’ll be shown how to monitor and manage your pile to it’s completion.

Join the class every Thursday from 10.00 - 11.30 am. Sign in with Administration in the Farm Office on the day.

As you are all aware we are always looking for volunteers. They are the heart and soul of Perth City Farm. Without them we would not be the place that we are today. We love our volunteers and I think they love us too, or they are getting something out of this otherwise they would not keep coming back. Maybe they learn a new skill, meet new people and become part of a great community, feel good in the act of giving, work on projects and feel a sense of achievement and more motivated or just to have a new experience. All in all everyone benefits. 

The good news is our new Media intern from Curtin, Courtney, has updated our website for volunteers to become involved simply. 

It shows all of the areas where regular volunteers are needed, and we will also update it when looking for specific project volunteers. There is a sign up form and everything!

Perth City Farm has just been announced as the conference venue for the fourth national Australian Food and Drink Bloggers Conference, Eat Drink Blog. The conference will take place on November 9-10, 2013 and is comprised of seminars, workshops and all things food and drink related! See more info here

Dismantle are still running their bike maintenance workshops here at Perth City Farm!
Their next workshop is on Saturday 31 August!

Come along for a hands-on bike maintenance course to suit all ages and skill levels.
Bike Maintenance 1 - The essentials. Ensuring our bikes are safe and ready to ride.
Bike Maintenance 2 - The next step. Fine tuning to get the smoothest ride.

There are only a few spots left as this email goes out, so be quick!
http://dismantle.eventbrite.com.au/

Perth City Farm is also home to the Sambanistas, Perth's longest-running samba percussion group. Rehearsals are held Saturdays from 2.30-4.30pm and Tuesday evenings 7-9pm.
Sambanistas always welcomes newcomers - no previous musical experience is necessary, just a willingness to join in, learn about samba and have some serious fun! Tuition and instruments provided.
For more details, check out the website www.sambanistas.com, simply come along to rehearsal, or email enquiriesandbookings@sambanistas.com

All native trees, shrubs and plants will be discounted and various other stalls will be available. Stall holders so far: Polytechnic West, EMRC, City of Swan, SAFE, As you wish ceramics, Daisy Chain Eco Nursery, Sunlite Solar Lights, Rhinestone Creations, Little Unicorn, The Sustainability Store, Scarlet Eve, Rainbow Yogis, Teach the World RAW, Heritage Preserves, Whiteman Park, Lions Cakes, Lions Fairy Floss, Essential Oils Online, Natural Resonance Study group, Purple haze designs, Transition Town Guildford, Treetops Montessori school, Kanna's Knits, Friends of rock art, and cake, olive oil and book stalls. Freshly roasted coffee, tea and sausage sizzle available for purchase on the day.

Lot 2, Stirling Crescent, Hazelmere