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This weekend, the historic Midland Railway Workshops comes alive with Lost Trades of Yesteryear, hosted by the Hand Tool Preservation Society. 
Nigel Burgess joins us to share what visitors can expect and why preserving traditional skills and craftsmanship matters. 
We also catch up with Freddy, host of Community Matters, to hear about the great work being done by Swan Community Connect and the positive impact it’s having across the local community.

 

9:00 am - 10.30 Nigel Burgess - Hand Tools Preservation Society

10.30 - 11.30:  Freddy from Swan Community Connect 

This weekend, the historic Midland Railway Workshops comes alive with Lost Trades of Yesteryear, hosted by the Hand Tool Preservation Society. Nigel Burgess joins us to share what visitors can expect and why preserving traditional skills and craftsmanship matters. We also catch up with Freddy, host of&nbsp;Community Matters, to hear about the great work being done by Swan Community Connect and the positive impact it&rsquo;s having across the local community.
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9:00 am - 10.30 Nigel Burgess - Hand Tools Preservation Society
10.30 - 11.30:&nbsp; Freddy from Swan Community Connect&nbsp;

Join in the conversation each and every Monday from 9am to Midday with Rashelle as she hosts The Community Chat Show.

Join in the conversation each and every Monday from 9am to Midday with Rashelle as she hosts The Community Chat Show.

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Lost Trades, Local Legends and Community Connections

The Community Chat Show Podcast - 2026-9-14



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The Community Chat Show Podcast - 2026-9-14 [00:00:00] 9:00 am - The Community Chat Show
[01:00:00] 10:00 am - The Community Chat Show
[01:59:59] 11:00 am - The Community Chat Show

The Community Chat Show Podcast - 2026-9-14

Max Leggett  - preserving machinery, history and building community (9.30 - 10.30)

Machinery Preservation Club of WA president Max Leggett takes us inside the historic Midland Railway Workshops and shares the stories behind the club, its collection and its passion for keeping old machinery alive. 
We chat about the September 13 open day, including the spectacular Lycoming radial aircraft engine, the Rhodes Ridley twin-GM-motored truck, powerhouse and tunnel tours, live machinery, music and plenty of family-friendly fun.

 Christel Mathelot: Gardening, Sharing & Stronger Communities (10.30 - 11.30)

Christel Mathelot joins us to talk about the connections between gardening, healthy soil and healthy communities. 
We explore permaculture, growing native plants, the importance of soil health, and how community gardens in Glen Forrest and Bennett Springs are bringing people together. 
Christel also shares how the Glen Forrest Food Share and community pantry are helping neighbours share food, knowledge and resources.

Max Leggett&nbsp; - preserving machinery, history and building community (9.30 - 10.30)
Machinery Preservation Club of WA president Max Leggett takes us inside the historic Midland Railway Workshops and shares the stories behind the club, its collection and its passion for keeping old machinery alive. We chat about the September 13 open day, including the spectacular Lycoming radial aircraft engine, the Rhodes Ridley twin-GM-motored truck, powerhouse and tunnel tours, live machinery, music and plenty of family-friendly fun.
&nbsp;Christel Mathelot: Gardening, Sharing &amp; Stronger Communities (10.30 - 11.30)
Christel Mathelot joins us to talk about the connections between gardening, healthy soil and healthy communities. We explore permaculture, growing native plants, the importance of soil health, and how community gardens in Glen Forrest and Bennett Springs are bringing people together. Christel also shares how the Glen Forrest Food Share and community pantry are helping neighbours share food, knowledge and resources.

From gardens to great machines: growing community and bringing history to life

On this episode, we explore the power of music, connection and community:Bruce Christie joins us to talk about Guildford Songfest, its 40+ choirs and the inspiring groups bringing people together through song. 
Then Anne Maree Ryan-Reed tells us about Seasoned and Sassy and how a simple coffee and conversation can create friendships and help people stay connected as life changes.

 

9:30 am - 10.30am Bruce Christie - Guildford Songfest

10:30 am - 11.30am Seasoned and Sassy

 

On this episode, we explore the power of music, connection and community: Bruce Christie joins us to talk about Guildford Songfest, its 40+ choirs and the inspiring groups bringing people together through song. Then Anne Maree Ryan-Reed tells us about Seasoned and Sassy and how a simple coffee and conversation can create friendships and help people stay connected as life changes.
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9:30 am - 10.30am Bruce Christie - Guildford Songfest
10:30 am - 11.30am Seasoned and Sassy
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