Archive for month: October, 2017

Seen Looking for Whales
FSN attended the opening of ‘Looking for whales’, an exhibition of photography by Wade and Robyn Hughes at Kidogo Arthouse. Incredible B&W images of Fin, Sperm and Humpback whales taken in the Azores and Vava’u Tonga.
Shiver me Timbers! It’s Maritime Day!
Anchors aweigh! Maritime Day is here again! This family friendly celebration of all things maritime has become the largest event…
Making our blessings count
The waves of post-war immigrants who settled in Fremantle over the course of the Twentieth Century brought with them the…
The Voyage of the Hougoumont – Entry 2
Shipping News readers have the opportunity to journey with the Hougoumont, the last convict ship to Australia which arrived in…
Seen at Ride2Work Day
FSN jumped on their bikes and headed to Pioneer park to celebrate the Ride2Work Day on the 18th. A wonderful free breakfast and the the chance to chat with other cyclists about the benefits of cycling was a great way to start the day.
Fremantle Festival 2017
Fremantle Festival kicks off once again this month for 2017 and with a lineup of some 60 events it is…
Seen at the Fremantle Folk Festival
FSN were generously invited to the 2nd ever Fremantle Folk Festival at Clancy's Fish Pub. Surrounded by such historic architecture the vibe was family friendly with great music and tasty food. Put it in your diary for next October. A great Fremantle day!
Seen at Kidogo
FSN was invited to a fabulous gathering at Kidogo. We were entertained by Guy Davis, Lucky Oceans and others. Rather a nice way to spend a weekend afternoon.
Hear the President.. Fenians, Fremantle & Freedom
President of Ireland Michael D Higgins has made a State visit to Australia. He was accompanied by his wife Sabina…
Ship Ahoy! Carmen
This week's Ship Ahoy feature is CARMEN, a vehicles carrier also known as a Ro-Ro (roll on roll off vehicle…