Have-A-Go

Have-A-Go Day 2022 is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year in Burswood Park. It’s within walking distance for me and entry is free (unlike many other events these days!) The idea is to encourage seniors to try something new: wall climbing or canoeing or whatever. The Premier made the opening speech, reminding us that life is for living. In retirement we all need to get out there and socialise and take part in some physical activity. The WA Police Pipe Band played Advance Australia Fair to start the proceedings (a nicer job for them than patrolling the streets of Northbridge at night, I imagine).

My first stop, of course, was a coffee! My fiend Val is treating me. (According to the publicity, it was supposed to be free - but only in the hospitality tent, I discovered). This was my downfall, as far as trying canoeing or wall climbing was concerned. When Val and I get together, we just talk and talk!

Val goes every year to Have-A-Go Day as an exhibitor. She is a long time member of the MG car club. There were over ten of these all lined up, lovingly polished and shiny. People could only admire the vehicles, no getting in for a drive round the park!

Val and her car.

Val's late husband had this badge made for her.