I Never Thought I Would

13 ARTICLES
Welcome to I never thought I would… a column to introduce you to everyday Westies who are at a place and time in their lives doing things they never imagined or had only dreamt of doing. Documented by Mario Pinti or Vicki Milliken, join them as they talk about the sideroads, cul-de-sacs, fortuitous turns and potholes they’ve experienced along the way. And if that’s not enough, you’ll soon be able to follow their stories as podcasts on Westsider Radio. Stay tuned.

I NEVER THOUGHT I WOULD … become president of the Hobson’s Bay Men’s Shed

Meet David Berner and delve into how the Hobsons Bay Men Shed fosters friendship and support among men in the community.

I NEVER THOUGHT I WOULD … Help fill the gaps in Australia’s wartime history

Andy Hamilton is on a quest to uncover the stories behind those 263 veterans from WW1 and WW2 who lay buried in Williamstown Cemetery. One gravestone at a time.

I NEVER THOUGHT I WOULD … be running my own film production company

Vimal Reddy, an accountant by day, writes, directs and produces films in his spare time for the Fijian Indian community in Australia and beyond.

I NEVER THOUGHT I WOULD … be convening music classes for seniors

After a successful career in the banking and funeral industries, and a continuing life-long passion for playing and scoring music, Clive Pattie now convenes music classes at Altona’s University of the Third Age. 

I NEVER THOUGHT I WOULD … become an international tennis official

Tony's love of tennis led him to train as a line umpire and begin a rewarding career.