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We got a bit of a surprise when we went down to Bathers Beach last night to watch the fireworks… People, so many people. We walked past the Esplanade along the Mews road down by the harbour and on to the beach at the boardwalk ramp. Everywhere was busy despite the heat (35° at 8pm) and there was a great atmosphere as folks set up camp with blankets and Eskys. Last year I remember wishing I brought a blanket it was that cold.

The firework barge looked a lot closer than 300 metres away and the clouds from the approaching storm made for a really nice sunset before the real show began. City of Fremantle and Cockburn nice work looking forward to next year.

This storm would not fit in a tea cup. Still the dark skies didn’t stop some people from popping in for a dip early this morning.

A swim at South Beach straight after work on a hot, hot, hot day is pure bliss… even if a cloud floats by and blocks the sun.

Oh it is on.

All are a welcome, however the organisers maintain a strict “no boof-heads” policy. Sliding starts at 12:30pm ish on Sunday the 11th of December. Bring a small donation if you can to cover the cost of materials. More info on FaceBook.

Where: Alfred Road Park, North Fremantle.

There’s a couple of bicycle related events coming up soon and one of them involves free food.

Ride to Work Day is designed to get you off your arse and on to your bike, go green and heathly all at once. Head over to Kings Square between 7am and 9am on the 12th of October and you’ll get a free (nutritional so they say) breakfast. There’ll also be a draw with prizes:

• Repair kits
• Bike Accessories
• Latest cycling gear
• Free bike checks are available by local experienced bike mechanics
• Fremantle Leisure Centre membership and complementary passes

Register for the Ride to Work Day.

The Fremantle Bicycle Users Group is organising a family bike picnic on Sunday 23^rd October.  Once again fun stuff and prizes will be involved.

Finally the Hatch Ocean Ride for MS (from Fremantle to Hillarys) is kicking off at the Pickled Fig in South Beach on the 23^rd of October. Tomorrow morning at 11am ambassador Josh Kennedy of the West Coast Eagles will be riding around along the beach in an Indian rickshaw to promote the event.

To get on board with sponsorship and join in head to www.OceanRideForMS.org.au.

Ocean Ride for MS 2010

And now for some music.

Some crazy rain amount of rain is about these days, Anne (thanks) sent in these photos of flooding on Pakenham Street from last week.

Think nothing happens in the Winter? Hidden Treasures is a Winter music series that sets out to throw a bit of life back in to Fremantle’s High Street. Have a look on the FaceBook page there’s lots of info there about what’s on for the rest of July.

Here’s some beautiful photos that will make you want to get your arse off the sofa.

If you’d like to support the Kimberley ‘No Gas Hub’ campaign, head to Cottesloe beach tomorrow, Saturday 25 June from 11am to noon, and become part of ‘Hands Across the Sand’. Similar events have been held worldwide to bringing organisations and people together who are committed to advancing clean energy initiatives and protecting earth, oceans and oxygen from pollution.

Tips of the Day
1. Use only approved beach accesses and parking.
2. Create as long a line or as many lines as you wish.
3. Be courteous and respectful to those who disagree with your view.
4. Please steer clear of bird nesting areas.
5. …enjoy yourself, it’s the beach!

If the Street Arts Festival isn’t your cup of tea you could try the Meet Indonesia Bazaar for something to do this weekend. It’s on tomorrow at the Fremantle Sailing Club (down by South Beach). It’s on from 9am until 3am and a send off for the Fremantle to Bali yacht race:

“Organised by Fremantle Sailing Club, Western Australia in partnership with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Republic of Indonesia, the 1,440nm event comprises a non-competitive Ocean Rally for cruising yachts commencing on Saturday April 23rd and an ISAF Category 1 International Yacht Race starting on Tuesday April 26th. Both starts will be at 12.00pm sharp, and will take place just off the North Mole of Fremantle Harbour. The finish line will be indicated by a marker buoy and a Committee Boat moored at the entrance to Benoa Harbour, Bali.”