Event: 2026 Possum Valley Quiz Night

 

Come along for quiz night fun and frivolity for the animals! 

BYO cruelty free snacks or grab savoury and sweet snacks from our bake sale. 

Drinks will be available at our licensed baaaa. 

Check out the amazing silent auction, raffle items, table games and door prizes.

As a licensed event there is no BYO available. If drinking, please do so responsibly and be sure to arrange safe transport home.

Those under the age of 18 may participate in the quiz night with adult supervision. They will not be permitted to purchase or consume alcohol.

All funds raised go to helping the Valley continue to care for over 320 animals, while rescuing and rehoming many more.

For tickets, see: 

https://www.trybooking.com/eventlist/possumvalleyanimalsanctuary

Spring in the Valley

 

Spring has arrived in the Valley, and despite the ongoing wintery conditions, the garden is springing to life! 

 

 

The possums have been loving the array of wattles and roses picked in the gardens, and the crab apples and Judas tree are filling the house paddock with masses of cheerful pink blossom. 

 

The Dutch iris and daisies at the entry gate are in full bloom and loving the late rains. 

The friendly local kangaroos have enjoyed nibbling Dad’s stunning red poppies,  there are plenty for everyone to share!

 

 

Millie Emu

 

Last month, after much planning and preparation, we collected Millie the emu from nearby Sawyers Valley. 

Millie had been rescued from a roadhouse property by a kind truck driver many years ago. She had suffered an eye injury from stick throwing locals, and seeing her distress, an arrangement was made for her to come to Perth. From the arid north she began a happy new life in the leafy hills. 

Time sadly never stops, and with the recent passing of her rescuer and her property being sold, Possum Valley was contacted to help Millie in her autumn years. 

Some of Millie's favourite foods.

With her favourite treats on hand, Millie was soon on her way to the Valley. 

Thanks to Yvonne and family for all your care of Millie - she has settled beautifully into Sanctuary life and is loving plenty of treats and attention.

 

Vegan Recipe: Apple Slice

 

This tasty apple treat can be served cold or warm, and the apple can be substituted for other fruits (such as blueberries or pears) if desired. 

Ingredients

We used a tray sized 28 x 19 cm 

For the crust base:

- 2 cups of plain flour

- 2 vegan eggs made with Orgran Egg substitute

- 3/4 cup of cold butter substitute such as Nuttelex

-  1/2 cup of white sugar 

For the fruit layer: 

- 3 medium apples, chopped into cubes approximately half to one centimeter square

- 2 tablespoons of white sugar

- 2 1/2 tablespoons of plain flour 

- 1 teaspoon of cinnamon

- 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg 

For the crumbly top:

- 3/4 to 1 cup of plain flour

-  1/2 cup of cold butter substitute

-  1/2 cup white sugar

- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 

 Method

- First, make the crust by combining all crust ingredients in a bowl and rubbing the butter and Orgran eggs through the dry ingredients with your hands until they form a dough. Line the base of your tray and press the crust into it.

- In another bowl, create the fruit layer by combining all the dry ingredients and then tossing the apple through the dry mix. Layer the apple onto the crust base and press down to fill any gaps.

- In a new bowl, make the crumble top of the slice by combining the topping ingredients. You may need a little more or less flour to reach the desired consistency. Rub together with your fingers until the ingredients form a crumbly mix and sprinkle over the top of the apple layer.

-  Bake in an oven at 180 C for approximately 55 minutes or until the top of the crumble starts to brown. 

 

Vegan Recipe: Banana Jam Cake

This cake is an easy one to make with kids these school holidays and is a great way to use up your ripe bananas. It can also be served warm as a dessert (with vegan custard or Flora Plant Cream!).

Any shaped baking pan around 20 cm wide may be used. We made a tray cake. 

Ingredients:

- 2 cups of plain flour

- 1 teaspoon of baking soda

- 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder

- 1/2 teaspoon of salt 

- 1 teaspoon of vanilla essence

- 2 mashed bananas

- 1/2 cup of oil (we used canola)

- 3/4 cup of white sugar

- 1/2 cup of dairy free milk - we used soy 

- 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar

- The equivalent of two eggs made with Orgran Vegan Egg Replacer

- Half a cup of your favourite jam. We used raspberry jam

  

Method:

- Mix together the mashed banana, oil, sugar, milk, vanilla, apple cider vinegar and eggs. 

- Sift the dry ingredients into the bowl and mix the wet and dry ingredients together until the batter is free of lumps.

- Pour your batter into the baking tray. 

-  Microwave your jam until it is warm. Drop teaspoons of warm jam on top of the batter. Then, use a skewer or sharp knife to swirl the jam and push it down a little into the batter.

- Bake the cake at 180 C for approximately 55 minutes or until the top is golden and a skewer test comes out clean. 

  

Vegan Recipe: Marbled Banana Bread

 

This recipe can be made as a tray bake for a larger bread, or you can halve the recipe amounts and use a traditional loaf tin. 

Ingredients:

- 3 cups of self raising flour

- Approximately 1/2 cup of vegan chocolate melting buttons. We used milk chocolate but you can use dark for this recipe

- 1/2 cup of vegan chocolate chips, milk or dark, depending on your preference 

- 4 mashed bananas (small to medium sized) 

- 1 cup of white sugar

- 1/2 cup canola oil

- 4 eggs made with Orgran vegan egg replacer

- 1 cup milk substitute - we used soy milk

- 2 teaspoons of vanilla

Method: 

- Melt the chocolate buttons in a microwave oven and put aside.

- In another bowl, combine the mashed banana, sugar, oil, eggs, vanilla and milk. Now mix in the flour and stir to remove any flour lumps.

- In a separate bowl, combine the melted chocolate with about a third of the banana batter. Stir until the batter and melted chocolate are combined to form a chocolatey batter, and then add the choc chips and stir.

- Prepare your baking tray or loaf tin. Pour in a layer of banana batter. Now drop spoons of the chocolate batter on top. Then layer some more of the banana batter and then the remaining chocolate batter until all is used.

- Take a skewer or knife and swirl the batter to form patterns within the loaf.

- Bake at 180 C for around 50 minutes. The banana batter will cook to a golden brown on top but you can test inside with a skewer (make sure it comes out clean).

- This marbled banana bread is delicious alone but is also wonderful with a dollop of Flora Plant Cream. 

 

 

  

Event - Pear Tree Garden Party for Possum Valley

 

Sunday 16 November 2.00pm until 5.00pm 

80 Walker Street, Mundaring, WA, 6073

Join us in a botanical wonderland for a delightful spring garden party while raising funds for the animals.

Guests will enjoy an array of afternoon tea treats in the beautiful gardens of Lyn and Michael. Listen to live music, peruse the silent auction tables and merchandise stalls, and purchase a raffle ticket for some gorgeous spring themed hampers. Alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase.

Ticket price is $70 pp and includes a glass of sparking on arrival, water and juices, and endless delicious sweet and savoury foods.

Bookings are essential.

https://www.trybooking.com/.../possumvalleyanimalsanctuary

Thank you for your support!