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.