The following is a list of community groups within the Shire of West Arthur. It has been put together by the West Arthur Telecentre & we would welcome suggestions & feedback from visitors to this page.  Telephone (08) 9736 2000 or click here to email Community Development West Arthur Youth Advisory Committee   The Youth Advisory Council is a forum for young people to advise the Government directly about issues facing young people and ways to address these issues.  The YAC is also able to source funding for development of facilities and/or events such as skateboard parks, concerts, education/ employment activities.  Meets once a month in the West Arthur Shire Chambers.       Contact: Shire Office.  Click here to email or telephone (08)  9736 2222 West Arthur Tourism Promotion Group    Promotes tourism within the Shire of West Arthur.  Farmer Groups Darkan & Districts Stud Breeders    Organise ram sales and field days featuring stock from local breeders. Pastoralists & Graziers Association   A farmer representative group that represents farmers in the political arena.  2-3 dinner meetings held per year with guest speakers.  Local area President, Clinton Ayers.  (click to email) West Australian Farmers Federation   Represents the interests of its farmer members and helps maintain their profitability.  Local zone: West Arthur, Kojonup, Boyup Brook. West Arthur Land Conservation District Committee  Looks after land use and conservation matters within the West Arthur Shire; particularly salinity problems. Landcare Project Manager Tel: 9736 2004 or click here to email Local Heritage Groups Arthur River Hall Committee  A group of local people who make ensure the historical hall is maintained and kept clean and tidy.  It is available for hire for seminars, meetings and functions.  Duranillin Hall Committee Horley St, Duranillin.   Volunteers who manage the provision of a venue for meetings and functions for local and other outside groups or individualls. Duranillin Health Clinic Committee The Duranillin Health Clinic is used by local mothers for their appointments with the Child Health Nurse.  It has been open since 1957.  Local volunteers maintian clinic and garden.  Telephone Child Health Nurse on (08)  9885 1006. Duranillin School Restoration Committee  The group aims to preserve the school as an example of the ‘one teacher’ country school, as they existed in rural areas of WA in the past. Duranillin Townscape  A group of enthusiastic Duranillin locals who are keen to maintian and improve the townscape of Duranillin.  Lake Towerrinning Strategic Planning  Moodiarrup Sports Complex.    The Lake Towerrinning Strategic Planning Committee was responsible for the compilation of the Lake Towerrinning Strategic/Management Plan.  The group consists of Shire, CALM, Dept of Transport, landowners, local business and Tourist Group.  The main focus of the group now is to administer and update the plan.  Contact: Shire of West Arthur, telephone  (08)  9736 2222 or click here to email Moodiarrup Hall Committee,   Arthur River Rd, Moodiarrup.   Responsible for the upkeep of Moodiarrup Hall.  Hall available for hire, comprising large room, chairs, tables, stove.  Accommodates 150-200 people. West Arthur Wildflower & Plant Group    The aim of the group is to create an Herbarium of pressed specimens of all flora within the Shire, both of native and introduced species, for public identification.  The Herbarium is located in the West Arthur Library, and is linked to the Perth Herbarium through the Regional Herbaria Scheme.  Assistance with identification may be obtained by contacting the West Arthur Telecentre on (08) 9736 2222 or by email (click here)  Telecentre staff will forward request to group member. Parent Groups Darkan P&C Association aims to: a) provide a community voice to the Education Department; b) raise funds to improve the school facilities; c) assist in the running of the school through its various committees, eg school bus, canteen, council, swimming pool, pre primary, sports, catering.  Meets 3rd Thursday of month at DDHS Library.  DDHS telephone (08) 9736 1299 or click here to email Darkan Play Group Burrowes St, Darkan     Play Group is run on Thursdays from 9.00am - 11.30am during school term at the old pre-primary centre.  For children 0-4 years old and their parents/carers. Parenting Group    This is a group of local parents with children from 0-4 years old who get together at each others house, once a fortnight for a cuppa and a chat with other parents.  A very relaxed atmosphere for the children to play and parents to talk, no stress, commitments or cost.  Everyone is most welcome to come along.  Religious Groups Darkan Anglican Church Local Committee   Uniting Church, Hillman St, Darkan.   2nd Sunday of month 7:30am and 4th Sunday of month 10:30am.  Aims to bring the Word of the Lord to the people.  To build a Christ centred community.  Membership benefits - to have eternal life.  Rectory in Williams,  Telephone  (08) 9885 1174. St Mary's Catholic Church  Arthur St, Darkan  Mass - First & third Sunday of month at 8:00am.  Aims to provide friendship and spiritual needs for the community. Uniting Church    Hillman St, Darkan   1st and 3rd Sunday of each month at 9:00 am.  Voluntary Groups The Bleat Newspaper    The Bleat Newspaper is a voluntary organisation to help provide information to the Shire of West Arthur.  This includes advertising businesses, coming events, church rosters, community services, classifieds and other information of interest.  The Bleat is always looking for volunteers to help collate the paper & assist with typing, printing & assembling.  The Bleat is published Monday fortnightly.   Click here to email. Collie to Darkan Rail Trail Group Inc.  The friends of the group was set up in August 2000 with the objective of constructing a trail for hikers, cyclists and horse riders along the disused railway line between Collie and Darkan.  The group aims to achieve these objectives with funds from the Lotteries Commission/Trailswest Funding Program, volunteer labour from its members and assistance from the Shires of West Arthur and Collie.  Once construction is complete, the group will be responsible for maintaining the trail.  Anyone wishing to assist in any way or to become a member, is most welcome.  Membership is $10 per annum and the group meets on the third Thursday of each month at the Buckingham Hall. CWA - Arthur River   Arthur River Hall, Albany Hwy CWA - Darkan Coalfields Hwy, Darkan    Meet 1st Thursday of the month at 1:30pm.  Our CWA branch is part of a worldwide organisation which strives to improve facilities and opportunities for rural dwellers and, though non-political, is held in high esteem by Government authorities, in an advisory capacity. Darkan & Districts Apex Club   Fellowship and community service.  Meet second Thursday of month for dinner meeting at Darkan Hotel. Darkan Red Cross Society   To fundraise and support people in our district and outside of district, for people in need.  Meet at the CWA Rooms, Darkan. Darkan RSL    Burrowes St, Darkan     Returned and Services League Darkan St John Ambulance   Hillman St, Darkan     Provides Ambulance transport, First Aid training, First Aid supplies. West Arthur Cottage Homes    Hillman St, Darkan    Provide rental units for seniors.