Funeral update

We are waiting for news from the Coroner to be able to confirm the date of John's service, hopefully we will hear early this week, and find out what caused his sudden death. Le Pine Funerals are handling the arrangements, and will publish service details on their website as soon as they are known. John's wishes were to be buried in his home town of Moonta, South Australia, so a second service and burial will take place there a few days after the service here amongst his many Victorian friends and family.

I have also published an article John had already written, with a warning that he directs you to the ABC gardening program highlighting the Northcote Stationeers who are carrying on their gardening activities to honor their recently deceased leader.

Fur, Feathers, Flowers and More #29

Gardening Australia is a well-loved TV staple for those of us with an interest in gardening- for others it is enough that it is an alternative to sport being televised. A recent segment featured the work of a Stationeers group of volunteers over at Northcote who are honouring the earlier

Eaglemont's VoiceJohn Walkley

A further article outlining details of John's nomination for Banyule Citizen of the year can be found via the link below.

John’s nomination for Banyule Citizen of the year

Follows below... Describe the contribution the nominee has made to the Banyule Community? President of Eaglemont Stationeers and Friends of Eaglemont Village, John Walkley plays a significant role in the community of Eaglemont Village. He was instrumental to the establishment of the two groups, w…

Eaglemont's VoiceStephen Lake

I will also organize a FOEV planting/working bee post the funeral to make sure we plant the shrubs and flowers that need to be put in before summer.

- Stephen Lake