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Community Calendar
Saturday 14th November 2020
Cultural Awareness Workshop
Gain a better understanding our history
from a First Nations perspective to help
shape a way forward together.
Saturday 21st November 2020
Clarendon Community Dinner
Kindly hosted by the Harslett Family at
Apple Tree Lane at the packing shed.
Bring a drink and a plate to share.
More details in the eNews.
Sunday 20th December 2020
Community Christmas Carols
Details to be advised
Clarendon rainfall summary
October 2020 ........... 74.0 mm
Days of rain .............. 9 days
October 2019 ........... 38.8 mm
Days of rain .............. 9 days
Year to date:
Annual rainfall 2020 . 755.0 mm
Annual rainfall 2019 . 559.0 mm
Thank you to our very own
rain-man Bill Jared
November 2020 eNews
The Clarendon Kindergarten Spring Fair was a resounding success.
Many of our local Clarendon people took advantage of the gorgeous
weather and supported this all-day annual event and Kindergarten
fundraiser.
People were tempted by the bric-a-brac in the Community Hall – wow
so many bargains to be had! There were many stalls to browse,
people to meet and socialise with, a delicious selection of cakes and
other delights, a barbecue and our lovely neighbours Main and Cherry
and Bec Hardy Wines were on hand to provide some adult beverages.
The new speaker system provided background music and the creek
provided hours of fun for the children of Clarendon.
We thank the Clarendon Kindergarten community and the Clarendon
Community Association for their efforts – planning, setting up and then
over-seeing the day.
Gavin Fisher however is our planner extraordinaire and without his
tireless efforts this day would not have happened. Gavin has the
passion, enthusiasm, community spirit and the connections to ensure
the Spring Fair is a success – thanks Gavin!
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Clarendon CFS News Fire bans in the Mount Lofty Ranges are yet to be announced.
Take care when burning in the open
Take much care with this!
Make sure you have the correct clearance and have tools and
water close by.
The weather is warming up and it will be quite easy for coals to
ignite.
Fire Season is looming
Around this time of year my focus as brigade captain is to ensure
the brigade is ready for the upcoming fire season. This includes
preparing ourselves and our equipment and our surroundings. But
what about you? Over the next 3 months I will provide you with
some information to support your readiness.
Did you know we have a Cadet Program for children 11– 8 years?
This program is run at Kangarilla CFS and is held every Friday night
from 7-9pm during school term. Please contact me if you are
interested.
You are always welcome!
We are always at the CFS Station every Monday night (not PH) from
6.30pm. Everyone is welcome to see what we do. You can always
join us and learn valuable skills to protect yourself, your family and
your pets and property.
Keep safe!
Sue Leslie
Brigade Captain
0423 969 817
Thank you to this amazing group of people!
Grow Free Cart
Local residents Elisa and Paul Ridings have
built a grow free cart and it is now set up
at the Clarendon Community Hall.
The Grow Free concept originated in
Strathalbyn and now has hundreds of
carts world-wide.
The motto is “Give what you can, take
what you need”. This is a way to make
homegrown excess food, seedlings, plants
and related items free and available to
whomever needs them. It is a communal
place that people can place their excess
knowing it will be appreciated by others.
For more information visit
http://www.growfree.org.au/
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Our thanks to Gillian Reeves
Rayment for taking these ghoulish
photos. Head to Gillian’s facebook
page if you would like to see more.
Halloween done the Clarendon way!
Thanks to Kookie and the Clarendon Netball Club for organizing
this popular event for the children of Clarendon. Wow so many
families were out and about – scaring the locals, hunting for
treasure and having a great time all round. The Riverbend Park
Pavilion was decorated to enthrall and frighten. Many ‘brave’
families stayed on for the sausage sizzle and the socializing of
course. Thank you to all the local Clarendon residents for
supporting this fun evening.
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Clarendon Bowling Club News
Trading hours …
The Clarendon General Store spring
trading hours are:
Monday – Saturday 8.30am-5pm
Sunday 8.30am-12pm
The Clarendon Hotel has a new
spring menu. Give Hayley a call
(8383 6113) to book a table at our
lovely local hotel.
The Clarendon Bakery is operating
as normal with the only change
being the number of people
allowed in the shop at any time due
to COVID-Safe restrictions.
Opening hours are:
Tuesday to Friday 7am – 5pm
Saturday to Sunday 8am – 4pm
Emprades is open and you can visit
the shop but there is a notice on the
door asking that you knock or ring
before entry. Emily and Pru are on
site during normal opening hours so
are happy to let you in. They can
also arrange free delivery for local
purchases.
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Recipe of the month – thank you Louise Pickford
Being a “transitioning time of year” I’ve been limited with what is
available in the garden. The one thing that is in abundance is
herbs!!!! Parsley, oregano, sage, chives, thyme, coriander, mint
and probably a lot more in other gardens. All these herbs have
great medicinal properties if eaten raw. A great way to get them
into you is by making “paste”.
One of our favourites is
1 bunch of coriander
1 bunch of mint
½ bunch of parsley
1-2 cloves of garlic
1 chili
2-inch piece of ginger
EVOO
Blend the herbs, garlic, ginger, chili together or chop really finely
and then cover with olive oil. This will keep in an airtight jar in the
fridge for up to a week.
This paste is great to add to steak, veggies, frittata, soups, salads,
fish…… anything your heart desires or mix and match the herbs to
your tastes.
Why is it good for us?
Coriander - a good source of vegetarian iron
Parsley - a powerhouse with Vitamins A, C, K, B2, folate, calcium,
iron, chromium, magnesium, manganese and zinc
Mint - a great source of antioxidants and vitamin A
Garlic - contains potassium and zinc and is a great
antibacterial/antimicrobial
Chili - a source of vitamins A, C, B2, B3, iron, Magnesium,
potassium
Ginger - a powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory.
EVOO - a great source of monounsaturated fatty acids – the
heart of the Mediterranean diet, vitamin E a great antioxidant.
Clarendon Branch of the
Agricultural Bureau
The Clarendon Branch the
Agricultural Bureau September
2020 meeting guest speaker was
Police Officer James Fagg.
James began with giving an
outline of his background and
how he became a Police Officer.
James explained that he spent a
year at the Fort Largs Police
Academy where the training was
quite detailed and gave great
insight into what to expect in
becoming a Police Officer.
On graduating James was
assigned to a Police Station in
the western suburbs where he
spent a year there as a
Probational Police Officer. After
his probation period finished, he
was able to transfer to his current
position at a Southern District
Police Station.
James provided some insight as
to police activities in policing the
COVID-19 restrictions as well as
being posted at Naracoorte for
six days policing the Victoria and
South Australia border. James
concluded by answering a
multitude of questions from the
members.
Tony Fagg
President
Clarendon Branch of the
Agricultural Bureau
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Christmas Days in Clarendon 1865-1879
Christmas Day in Clarendon was often hot and many families
travelled to the beach at Port Noarlunga to enjoy the seaside.
Other families enjoyed picnics on the banks of the
Onkaparinga with children paddling in the cool water. One
year a Christmas Tree was set up on the banks of the River and
a local Mr J Cook gave children rides and had small gifts of
nuts for each child. There were cricket matches played and
sometime horse races. The cricket matches were often the
married men of the town playing against the single men. There
are several reports over the ten year period of 1865-1879 of
entertainment in the Oddfellows Hall or the Friendly Society Hall
on Christmas Eve where singing and plays were performed by
the townsfolk. After the young people of the town walked the
streets of the town singing Christmas Carols to the early hours of
Christmas Morning. This was well received and often
commented on as a pleasant sound echoing through the
valley. On one occasion in 1878 a group of young people were
described as serenading the village with lively songs which
although definitely not in the Christmas vein were enjoyed by
the townspeople.
Thanks to Pru who put this together from many articles from
South Australian newspapers 1865-1869
Clarendon Historic Hall and
Museum
The Museum hosts a collection of the
history of Clarendon and early settlers.
The museum is open the last Sunday of
each month 1pm-4pm.
New Museum website – come help us!
The Clarendon Museum is undertaking
a large-scale project to populate our
new website with written content. With
almost 175 years of history, there are
many stories to write about Clarendon.
We have researched many subjects,
people and places, but we need to
transcribe this research into clear and
concise copy for visitors on our website.
If you have previous writing experience
or would just love to be involved, email:
The new walking brochure is now
available at the General Store. Pick one
up and go for a walk around our historic
village - learning as you walk.
