October 20, 2008
Tim wanted me to visit the Have a Cuppa Group meeting place, a little building sitting on the edge of Memorial Park, he thinks it plays a pretty important role in the area as its aim is to provide companionship. It is open every Wednesday for people to drop in for a cuppa and a chat, play board games and enjoy each others company.
The building is soon to be demolished.
August 3, 2008
Whenever Memorial Park is mentioned people often smile fondly and say something positive about it. Bert and Millie (who I met in the while painting in the park), told me it was going to be absorbed by the redevelopment going on behind it, but the people fought for it and it was saved. It is well supported by the people of Armadale and is quite the busiest park I have ever seen.
Some of the regulars at Memorial Park
August 2, 2008
Margaret-Ann has lived in Armadale for 8 years. Although she has always believed the area has an underlying quality, she has also been aware of its shortcomings. The pedestrianisation of Jull Street, improvements in amenities and the prospect of more cultural activities has given her great hope for the future. She told me one of her greatest pleasures was walking around Minnawarra and Memorial Parks. When I arrived at Memorial Park, it was easy to see why. The war memorial sits at the forefront of the park, (its obelisk is said to be the oldest in Australia). The memorial trees that were planted out in 1921 to honour the fallen are now providing a place of peace for the living. People of all ages are milling around, the little ones playing in the park while mothers and grandparents gather and chat. There is a constant flow of people, some walking through with a great sense of purpose, some meander on their way to other places, while others still take the opportunity to sit and rest a while.
Memorial Park
traveling canvas 2
 | chantalle on Opening night |
 | magnus on Portrait Panels |
 | Jen on Exhibition Catalogue |
 | Lorraine Corker on Over but not out… |
 | Skarofrey Collective on Over but not out… |
