willunga gazette nov 2013
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Community news, information and notices for Willunga, Sth AustTRANSCRIPT
WILLUNGA
---GAZETTE--- A monthly publication of the
Willunga Business and Tourism Association Inc
Willunga Gazette – published by Willunga Business and Tourism, PO Box 22, Willunga SA 5172 www.willunga.com 1
Editor: Tom Laing, [email protected] or phone or text 0421 912 800 Advertising: Column: $110.00; Quarter page $80.00; Eighth $40.00; Sixteenth $20.00; Classified: $10.00 (25% disc for members)
Est. 2013 Issue: Vol. 1 No. 11 1 November, 2013 Price: FREE Printed 1,000
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RESIDENTS OF WILLUNGA - LET’S CELEBRATE!
Willunga’s 175th anniversary in 2014 is fast approaching and the Willunga175 organising committee invites you to become involved in the celebrations. Willunga175 will provide a great opportunity for more people to discover the many fascinating aspects of Willunga – its past, present and future. A program of special activities aims to complement regular events held in Willunga and we want to engage as many residents, organisations and businesses as possible. You will find a full calendar of events at the bottom of this bulletin and on our website at www.willunga.com/175. As residents of Willunga and surrounding districts, you will have a number of opportunities to band together and showcase your special part of Willunga:
History of your street or a famous incident relating
to the street
Create a project that details the history of your street (e.g. where its name comes from) or a famous incident, person or event relating to the street. This competition is open to all young residents of Willunga and further details will be provided later this year.
Produce a Cinemallunga Faux Klore video
Watch the hilarious Cinemallunga Faux Klore videos on YouTube (just search for “Cinemallunga”). Be inspired to create your own crazy 3 – 5 minute Faux Klore video, by giving a different, humorous slant to your street’s history or some interesting local fact. Fabulous prizes to be won! The Cinemallunga team can explain how to produce your entry, which will be shown at the Willunga175 Cinemallunga event in March 2014.
Discover Willunga Fair 3 – 4 May 2014
This fair will be held at the Willunga Recreation Park, to highlight Willunga’s rich and extensive history, present opportunities and future exciting developments. It will provide a vehicle for all the clubs, interest groups and organisations based in and around Willunga to promote their activities to the community. We are also offering residents the chance to show off any special interests they have or to organise any activities they believe would engage visitors at the fair. If your group would like to be involved or if you have suggestions about an event or activity that could be included in the fair, please let us know via our website www.willunga.com/175, via email to [email protected] or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Willunga175. We are particularly interested in
recreating events or activities that have been held as part of previous fairs or celebrations in Willunga and would love to hear your ideas.
As part of the Discover Willunga Fair, we will be holding a rose competition and a pumpkin-growing competition. We encourage individual residents and street groups to enter. Purchase your seeds now from Willunga Physio or Office & Image and start growing so your pumpkins are ready in time for the May judging. First prize will be awarded for the heaviest pumpkin.
Almond Blossom Parade
Get together with your neighbours to create a street float and participate in the 2014 Almond Blossom Festival Parade in July. The float should reflect the theme “Past, Present and Future”. Plenty of scope to generate some great ideas!
Know Your Willunga Quiz Night
Later in the year there will be a quiz night with questions that will highlight Willunga’s history (from 1839 right up to 2014) and focus on the changing landscape of the town and its residents. We plan to provide clues to the answers throughout the year to assist you. So organise your team and find those clues by attending Willunga175 events.
Christmas Tree Festival
Neighbours might also like to participate in the Uniting Church annual Christmas Tree Festival and create a Christmas tree that also reflects the “Past, Present and Future” theme. Visit this year’s festival in December to find out what is involved.
Support Willunga175
The committee is aiming to make each Willunga175 event cost neutral, but to achieve this goal we need support from the community. We have developed a substantial sponsorship program and sponsors are now being sought. If you know of an organisation that might be interested in supporting Willunga175, please let us know and we will contact them. Also, if you are interested personally in supporting any part of Willunga175 with goods or cash donations, please discuss this with us. All support will be acknowledged and greatly appreciated. Willunga175 is about your community, so do get involved in as many events as possible and join us in celebrating all the things you love about this special town. Please contact us if you require any further information and look out for other opportunities for your street to be involved in Willunga175. Graham Ormsby, Chair Willunga 175 Organising Committee Mobile: 0402 892 425 www.willunga.com/175 [email protected] www.facebook.com/Willunga175 Something to ponder My mother is 95 years old. She was born in 1918. SA was settled in 1836, Willunga in 1839. This means that her birth-date is closer to the birth of Willunga (79 years) and the founding of Sth Aust (82 years) than today. -Ed
WILLUNGA GIG GUIDE
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Alma Hotel – Bottom Pub Bookings 8556 2027
Sun 3rd November-Alma All Stars Jazz 12-3 Tue 5th Nov-Melbourne Cup-a la carte or set menu, TAB, raffles, sweeps Fri 8th Nov-Karaoke 9pm Sun 10th Nov-Full Circle 2:30-6 Fri 15th Nov-Blast from the Past-60's til now theme night-dress up in your fave retro gear. DJ. Prizes for best dressed. Fundraiser for UGLY bartender and the Leukaemia Foundation Sat 23rd Nov-Miss Willunga-$10 entry, DJ, light fingerfood7:30pm. Watch the boys dress up and strut their stuff all vying to win the Miss Willunga crown. All entry money goes towards Leukaemia Foundation and helps Tash be our UGLY Bartender of the year. Silent auction, raffles. Hosted by Pete Johnston Sunday 24th Nov - Yoshi Wij- 2-5:30 acoustic and in his breaks a balloon artist (free) for the kids! Friday 29th Nov -Hemipacer classic rock band 8.30pm Every Tuesday-Poker $10 buy in, 6:30 registration Every Thursday-free 8-Ball comp, 7pm
Willunga Hotel – Middle Pub Lunch 12-2pm Dinner 6-8.30pm
Bookings 8556 2135 NOVEMBER IS THE MIDDLE PUBS BIRTHDAY MONTH!!!!!!! Fri 1st Free juke box, Sat 2nd Mojo Duo 8pm start, Fri 8th Zanchetta 3 pce band 8.30pm start, Sat 9th Dj's Tom 'n' Tys 9pm start till late, Fri 15th Nat pike 2pce 8pm start, Sat 16th Enuf said 2 pce 8.30pm start, Fri 22nd free Juke box, Sat 23rd Doin it for NANA 3pce band 8.30pm start, Sat 30th Dj's Dub Drop 9pm start till late.....
Old Bush Inn – Top Pub Sunday - Wednesday Lunch 12-2 Dinner 6-8 pm Thursday - Saturday Lunch 12-3 Dinner 6-9 pm
Bookings call 8556 2032 Sat 2nd Chris Finnen 8.30-11.45pm Thu 7th Tony and Open Mic 8.30-11.45pm Sat 9th Mighty Night owls 8.30-11.45pmTBA Thu 14th Jay Hoad and Open Mic 8.30-11.45pm Sat 16th TBA 8.30-11.45pm Thu 21st Chris and Open Mic 8.30-11.45pm Sat 23rd Jedd Band 8.30-11.45pm Thu 28th Open Mic 8.30-11.45pm Sat 30th Full Circle 8.30-11.45pm
Fernies In association with www.WirraCreekMusic.com.au Fern Forest Nursery, Main Road, Willunga Table bookings 0405 130 910 BYO drinks and nibbles Friday November 8th $20/$15 THE RISING LOTUS with support from NSW based Murray Kyle. BYO drinks and nibbles - Quality local wines available for purchase from FOX CREEK. Book a table – 0405130910. Friday December 13th $20/$15 CAT DOG BIRD with their new CD with support from John Legge. Wines by MINKO
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THE (Willunga) HILLS WERE ALIVE WITH THE SOUND OF MUSIC… There was a singing nun, accordion playing, a yodel competition, lusty singing, Nazi-booing, confetti, party poppers and a real bride marching down the aisle at Cinemallunga’s Sound of Music night on October 19. A large and enthusiastic crowd filled the hall and joined in heartily as the classic story unfolded on the big(gish) screen. Many dressed up for the evening and the audience reported that this may have been the best Cinemallunga night yet. Many thanks to the Every Generation Festival and Onkaparinga Council for their support of the night.
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CINEMALLUNGA ’S AGM
More volunteers and enthusiastic souls are needed to help Cinemallunga move into its next phase of
expansion and independence. Anyone keen on building community fun is welcome to come along on Monday Nov 4th at 7:30 in the Willunga Show Hall. Phone Andrew on 0439 687 281 if you’d like more information
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CINEMA PARADISO – Nov 30th
Cinemallunga’s next movie night is on Saturday Nov 30th at 7:30 with the classic Cinema Paradiso showing.
This is a well-loved Oscar winning tale set in a small Italian village. Money raised from this show will be used to support the Black Cockatoo Fire Fund, so please mark it in your diary and come along to support both local cinema groups.
------ Trees For Life is looking for volunteers to grow native seedlings this summer. See Community Notices
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From Piglet to Plate – Producing Pork, Ethically.
Aarod Vawser
How many of us would eat meat if doing so required us to first raise and butcher the animals concerned?
Growing your own vegies is one thing, but Willunga Waldorf School year 12 student Aarod Vawser decided to ‘go the whole hog’ this year when he chose as his year 12 project: From Piglet to Plate – Producing Pork, Ethically. Inspired by British chef and smallholder Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall (of TV series ‘River Cottage’) and sup-ported by a range of friends, neighbours and expert mentors, Aarod bought two Berkshire piglets and raised
them until they were old enough to be turned into roasts, sausages and all manner of other dishes. Between February and March this year, the Willunga Waldorf student encountered many challenges – from obtaining permission to raise the pigs on ‘community land’ to erecting a solar-powered electric fence, maintaining a blog and responding to opposition to the project from within his community.
Subsequently he indulged and expanded his love of food preparation, creating hams and bacon, sausages, salami, prosciutto, haggis and pate. Unfamiliar cuts and offal were not ignored: recipes in Aarod’s collection include chilli port trotters, crispy pig ears and tempura testicles!
Along with his year 12 class mates, Aarod will be speaking about his project on Saturday November 23 in the Willunga Waldorf School hall. Members of the public are welcome.
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Willunga Mural Competition
Like to paint? Always wanted to make a mural? Keen to join Willunga’s growing artistic culture, or, already part of it?
Here’s your chance to have some fun with friends and contribute to Willunga’s wonderful street scape .
The inaugural Green Light Festival on November 16, at Willunga’s Rec Park is hosting a mural painting competition. Open to anyone who has friends and owns paintbrushes, this competition promises to be one of the highlights of Willunga’s own sustain-ability festival.
The winning entry is to be recreated as a permanent fixture somewhere in Willunga. Who want’s a mural? The final resting spot for the mural is yet to be confirmed, and organizer Jeff Simmons is keen to hear from anyone
who has a location to offer, or at least, a location to suggest. To be considered for having the mural at your location, you must: · Be willing to come to the festival and be part of the judging team. · Be responsible for a permanent, large blank surface that is suitable for a mural in the Willunga area (township preferred) that is in clear public view. · Organise any council approvals if required. (We will help with this) Rules of the competition? · Teams are to be made up of three to five members. · There will be an adult and a junior (under 16) category · All team members must be part of the Fleurieu Com-munity (live, work, study, regularly shop, play sport or be actively involved in other ways in the local community) · Each team will be provided with a selection of left over
house paints and a large canvas. · Each team will create a mural depicting their understanding of a more sustainable Willunga. · Each team will supply their own painting tools. · Teams will be allocated set times to create their mural. - Juniors 10.00 – 12noon - Adults 1.30 – 4.30pm · Teams should be present for the judging at 4.45pm. · Winning teams must be willing to volunteer to recreate their mural at the designated venue. · All teams must be willing to have their mural auctioned to raise money for running the festival next year.
Registration forms available from: The Green Room and Office & Image Team Registrations close Monday November 11
Donate your old house paints Do you have rusty old tins of house paint (water based), cluttering up your shed, stashed under your house, using up valuable cupboard space? Why not make these eyesores a contribution to a more sustainable Willunga? Ring Jeff on 85289113 or drop him a line on [email protected]
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Greg Trott Pipe Organ Inc.
In 1995, the late Greg Trott, McLaren Vale identity and hatcher of grand schemes, purchased a fine 3 manual, 40-stop English Romantic organ from Crafers Church of the Epiphany, and set about having it rebuilt for his Wirra Wirra winery. The organ, including a beautiful new console made from wine-barrel jarrah, has been in limbo since Trott’s death in 2005, hidden in the darkness and heat of a 20 foot shipping container.
From his obituary: “Some (of Trott’s dreams) will remain as just wonderful ideas. Some, like the organ, the book and the siege machine, will be finished in time by others to continue the legacy.”
Greg Trott and the organ
For the pipe organ, those others have now emerged! Friends of the Greg Trott Pipe Organ Inc. has been formed with the ultimate objective of installing it somewhere in the McLaren Vale region for the benefit of the whole community.
At the launch we will share the fascinating story of the project from Trott’s original idea to the present – with photos and sound recordings.
We will have the first public performances on the new console, which has been placed in Trott’s old church and is being reconfigured as a “virtual pipe organ”. Using modern computer software and sampling techniques, the operation and sound of the instrument is as close as possible to the real thing – a very fine instrument in its own right, but without pipes as yet.
GUEST ORGANIST is Senior Organ Scholar at St Peter’s Cathedral, Alexander Paine, who will play a number of pieces to show off the organ’s capabilities. Several local organists will also play and the audience can enjoy singing some famous hymns to the glorious accompaniment of a grand pipe organ.
For catering purposes, please let us know if you are able to come.
RSVP: Rosemary Nairn, Secretary FOGTPO Inc, [email protected] or 0419 832 187
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Tribe FM Community Radio 91.1
TribeFM broadcasts seven days a week and offers a wide range of music, interviews about local people and events, community announcements covering local activities and, of course, lively commentary from our presenters.
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Have a look at TribeFM web-site at www.tribefmradio.com.au to find out more.
Highlights of the current weekly timetable include:
The Highway Home With
Marty – 3-6pm Fridays.
Recent interviews on this
show include John Stevens,
and Wizard Jones, the world-
famous jazz musician
currently playing with Justin
Bieber in China.
Pondering the Universe with
James – 3-6pm Sundays.
Music Matinee with Graham
Stevens – midday-3pm
Wednesdays..
Bangin the Basin with Don
and Bob – 9am-midday
Thursdays.
Music for Early Arvos with
Tony Becker – midday-3pm
Saturdays.
For full details of the timetable, have a look at the website.
We hope you’ll listen in and find the shows that you like best.
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Willunga Recreation Park Annual General Meeting 2013 - President’s Report
The past year has seen a continuation of budgeted improvements to the Recreation Park facilities, the maintenance of a sound financial position, a successful Almond Blossom Festival and a determination to develop a new strategic plan over the coming year.
Improvements have included:
new lighting in the stadium $12000
new tractor $27,000
Hot pave to cricket practice run-ups, around football change rooms and RSL pergola $10000
renovation of Show Hall office and upstairs projection area $20,000
The lighting, hot pave and office renovations were partly supported by grants from City of Onkaparinga and South Australian Cricket Association. We have also been successful in gaining a $40,000 budget allocation from City of Onkaparinga to
restore the slate roof of the Show Hall. We are also hopeful of gaining an Arts Facilities grant to assist with Show Hall facilities upgrade.
The financial position ebbs and flows during the year but has consistently maintained a cash balance above $100,000. The efforts of our Treasurer, Brian Dempsey, are to be applauded as he has main-tained a tight control of spending but has been more than happy to invest in big ticket items that provide long term benefits to the rec-reation park.
Kate and Jason Fleming ran a very successful Almond Blos-som Festival this year that raised over $40,000. It was well supported by sponsors and the crowds and it was most pleasing to see the greater participation, particularly at the Ball, by the various clubs that use Willunga Recreation Park. The greater participation has been an outcome of the annual Presidents' meeting, which has initially looked at the role of clubs within the Almond Blossom Festival and has now expanded into participation in a Willunga Recreation Park strategic planning process.
One important issue raised at the Presidents' Meeting was that local people do not understand sufficiently that the Willunga Recreation Park is community owned and community managed. That's right - the local community holds the titles to the land and owns the buildings. It is disappointing that people complain, for example, about admission prices to the Almond Blossom Festival, perhaps thinking that the money goes to the City of Onkaparinga - it does not; it stays entirely within the recreation park and is used for improvement and maintenance of the facilities to benefit the local community. It is one of very few community owned and managed recreation parks in South Australia.
The strategic planning process will be supported by the City of Onkaparinga through provision of a consultant to assist us. We will consult
widely with the clubs and will also hold a public meeting to ensure that as many views as possible are taken into account in determining strategic priorities.
Graham Ormsby, the vice-president of the Willunga Recreation Park committee, has taken on the principal coordinating role for the Willunga 175 activities that will be occurring during 2014. The program is exciting and the recreation park will be at the forefront of participating in the program, for the mutual benefit of the recreation park and the local community. It may be 25 years until the next anniversary event, so all clubs and local people are urged to get involved and enjoy themselves.
The Willunga Recreation Park executive and general committees have continued to function well and have been very supportive of club-based and recreation park-based initiatives. I wish to thank soon to be retiring members, Darryl and Margaret Peters, for their long contributions to both the table tennis and
basketball clubs. Darryl has served as President of Willunga Recreation Park and they have both been willing volunteers at Recreation Park functions.
I wish to conclude by inviting interested people to join the committee and to serve on the Executive group. We need people with talent and drive as well as those who have a capacity to take on specific projects. I recognise that many people are already busy serving the clubs they represent but word of mouth is a wonderful thing. If you know a talented person, suggest they come along or give us their name and we will contact them. As a community, Willunga really punches above its weight and it all comes down to encouraging local residents to contribute however they can.
Paul Williamson, President WRPI
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Extracts from the Mayor's September newsletter Past Mayor Jim Aldridge You may be aware that past Mayor Jim Aldridge passed away on the 9 September 2013. Jim was a long term council member of Willunga District Council joining them in 1985 and serving as both Councillor and Mayor until 2002.
Jim was Mayor of the District Council of Willunga during the amalgamation of the three councils into the City of Onkaparinga. The region can thank Jim for many things, not least was his support for zoning of the Aldinga Beach and Sellicks Beach areas into residential from deferred urban, efforts to preserve the Willunga Basin from urban sprawl (that’s where it really started), support for Aldinga Football Club and his passion for beach protection and many others.
Jim was a retired navy man and his wish was for his ashes to be spread on the sea around his beloved Port
Willunga beach. His adult children will do this when the weather is kind.
I asked Council to consider putting a small plaque on the Port Willunga car park to commemorate his last resting place. I have spoken to his family and they would be honoured for this to occur. I recommended the following; ‘That Council work with the family of the late Jim Aldridge to design, word and place a plaque of remembrance at Port Willunga Beach car park to recognise his contribution to the area and his last resting place.’ - and was agreed by Council.
As further explanation, I have considered this appropriate as he will have no formal structure in any other place to note his passing.
Christmas Lights Competition I am welcoming entries into the Mayor’s Christmas lights competition again this year. Please consider either an individual or street entry. Please look out for details on our website.
China delegation Planning is well underway for the delegation of Chinese business and government leaders to our city in November. This visit will coincide with the food and wine festival and the Sandstorm S and Sculpture competition both to be held at Christies Beach during November.
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Cadel Evans to ride the 2014 Tour Down Under
The South Australian Government has confirmed Champion Australian cyclist and 2011 Tour de France winner Cadel Evans will compete in the 2014 Santos Tour Down Under.
It will be the first time Cadel has returned to Adelaide since he won the largest cycling race in the world.
Tourism Minister, Leon Bignell, says the announce-ment by Cadel’s BMC racing team is great news for next year’s race and will encourage cycling fans to come out in full force to see him.
“He is synonymous with Australian road cycling and having him here will create even more interest in this fantastic international event,” Mr Bignell said.
“The Santos Tour Down Under provides a $43 million boost to South Australia economy each year and Cadel’s appearance will no doubt help to increase these numbers.
“Each year 40,000 visitors come from interstate or overseas to watch the Tour.
“Cadel is a crowd favourite and we are all very proud of his achievements so it will be great to welcome him back to South Australia and the Santos Tour Down Under.
Cadel has competed in eight Santos Tour Down Under races, most recently in 2010.
Santos Tour Down Under Race Director, Mike Turtur, says it is a major coup for the event and Australian cycling fans that the 2009 World Road Champion will compete in Adelaide in January.
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“This will be the first time that Australian cycling fans have seen Cadel race on home soil since his historic 2011 Tour de France win,” Mr Turtur said.
"He's one of our greatest riders of all time, our only Tour de France winner and road world champion. I've always admired his respect and commitment to the sport and his total commitment to suffer during races."
The 2014 Santos Tour Down Under will be held in and around Adelaide from 19-26 January 2014.
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SAPOL news The South Coast Police is urging the community to keep an eye on their valuables whilst at the beach.
We are urging all beach goers to take on the following security tips;
minimise the valuables taken to the beach,
consider securing valuables in the boot of vehicles where they are out of sight, and
take turns and ensure one person remains with the belongings at all times.
Report any suspicious behaviour to police on 131 444.
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MAHBOBA'S PROMISE
Hello Willunga community people:
John and I met Mahboba Rawi in Sydney recently. She is an Australian Afghani woman who, after the tragic drowning of her 6 year old son in 1994, made a promise to the Afghan orphans on the streets, to educate, feed, clothe and accommodate as many as she could.
Her non-profit organization works in Afghanistan bringing hope to hundreds of orphans and widows whose lives have been ravaged by years of war.
Please visit the website to find out more about the work and how your support would make a difference to so many people's lives. www.mahbobaspromise.org
At present there is another beautiful Home and School in isolated Tashakar ready to support and educate girls and boys. The financial requirement is $10,000 per month. I was hoping to find at least 100 local people to commit to $5, $10 or whatever per month to assist with this.
There is also opportunity for local schools, classes, children to connect with school children already in education in this wonderful organ-isation.
At present, the Hon. Quenton Bryce, Governor General of Australia is the Patron.
As there are only three partly paid employees, with all other fund raising etc carried out by volunteers almost 100% of money goes directly to the Projects.
Donations of $2 and over are tax-deductible.
We are hoping to bring Mahboba to Adelaide/ Willunga in the new year.
Margaret Bennett [email protected]
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Willunga 175 Heritage App As part of Willunga’s 175th celebrations in 2014, the National Trust, in partnership with the Willunga Primary School, are creating new ways to experience Willunga’s history and heritage.
Willunga Now and Then (http://willunga.nowandthen.net.au/) is a community heritage wiki website where everyone can share their knowledge, memories or stories about Willunga. This website brings together information about the people,
places, organisations and events that made our community what it is today.
The latest project, Willunga Heritage Explorer, will provide mobile digital access to information about heritage sites around Willunga. Site information and walking trails will be available via a mobile website and downloadable apps. This will bring to life the many stories behind the heritage buildings and streetscapes of the town.
You too can share what you know by contributing stories, photographs and any other information that relates to the history and heritage of the community. If you would like to find out more about either of these projects, please contact us at: [email protected]
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The STARS of Waverley Award Judging was held at Waverley Homestead on Sunday 22 September with the panel comprising of Meredith Bowman, Libby Raupach, Lucinda Moon, Gail Kellett and Julie Howard.
The unanimous winner was Indigo-Rose Redding a Year 12 visual arts student. Her work included a full length costume made out of recycled material which she will show at the Christmas Gala Concert. She will receive a prize of $1500 to assist with her career.
Two encouragement awards of $200 each were given to Hanna Freeman and Elliott Warren, the junior applicants. The autonomous judging panel will refine the applic-ation forms for next year's award as well as the age criteria.
STARS involvement in the Award is to find the funds, coordinate the applicants and host the presentations at Waverley Homestead.
The main award will be presented to the winner at the Christmas Gala Concert on Saturday 16 November when the Team Leader of Arts and Cultural Development at Onkaparinga Council will be present.
Details of next year’s award will be given in the New Year.
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The annual Dance Workshop for STARS was held on Saturday 28 September which coincided with the Football Grand Final so those who came to the Show Hall were there to learn some new moves.
The gracious Rae Marnham and her group Zhivana came from Adelaide in full Bulgarian Costume which they had made and gave the enthusiastic audience a 20 minute concert of folk dances from Bulgaria which seemed very energetic but lovely to watch. It was time for the group to teach some simple dances from all over the world and everyone joined in keen to do well. We managed to learn three dances and then enjoyed a tea break before attempting some Latino styles.
Lynne Willis who is a Latino, Zumba and salsa expert proceeded to show her technical excellence and fast pace while the audience considered joining in. Rae and her group loved the challenge of very fast music and amazing hip movement while some of the others were decidedly out of breath.
Rae commented that the STARS Dance Workshop group is the most enthusiastic and refreshing that they haveexperienced in all of their years of teaching folk dance.The day concluded with Zhivana teaching some Scottish folk dances including the Gay Gordon,Pleased to Meet you and more.
STARS will host Zhivana again next year and the Show Hall venue with a wonderful wooden floor proved to be popular.Thanks to Lynne Willis and Rae Marnham and her group for an interesting and entertaining afternoon.
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Willunga Netball Club CONGRATULATIONS
G2 RED 2013 Premiers winning the Grandfinal on Sat 7th Sept by 7 Goals Well done girls with only one loss doing the season and congratulations to first year coach Starsy Mayes.
MAJOR TROPHY WINNERS
Southern Hills Netball Association G2 RED Best and Fairest - Makayla Farrant Southern Hills Netball Association Inter 1 Best and Fairest - Amy Bull
Jill May Trophy (most Association votes) - Makayla Farrant
Willunga Netball Club Junior Netballer of the Year - Amy Bull Willunga Netball Club Senior Netballer of the Year - Starsy Mayes Willunga Netball Club Club Person - Ashleigh Wolferstan Presidents Trophy - Robyn Mellors
SEASON 2014
We are currently looking for
Coaches, Team Managers and Players for Season 2014. If you are interested or would like more information contact Cat Hockham 0416 404 763 or Ashleigh Wolferstan 0402 422 877. E-mail: [email protected]
NET-SET-GO Will be returning again in term 2 of 2014. Watch this space for more information next year.
Regards Carol Overy Publicity Officer
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Willunga Primary School News Katrice played in Inters 3 for the Willunga Netball Club this season , winning equal Best & Fairest. She was the youngest in the team, playing with and against 15 & 16 year olds. During the season Katrice filled in for the Inters 1, C and B grade teams, playing against adults and was named best & fairest in one of the C grade games! She was asked to trial for the U15s SHNA Netball Academy – and to
trial for the SHNA U15 Rep Squad (results pending) and Katrice is also trialing for the Willunga Wildcats U15 Town. This is an outstanding effort by Katrice who is also successfully managing Type 1 Diabetes to participate effectively.
Fantastic effort Katrice.
Jayden & Seth recently represented South Australia in the National Rugby 12s Championship held in Perth during Term 3. Jayden and Seth represented the school at the SAPSASA district competition (which their team won) The trials for the state team required many hours of travel (to and from Woodville) and participation included 3 hours of training almost every day of the Term 2 school holidays. Jayden & Seth each scored a try in the very first game (the only 2 tries for SA that game) and continued to play solid games each day of the 6 day competition. When SA played the mighty Queensland (the eventual winners of the champion-ship), Jayden was singled out by the Queensland coach who congratulated him for his hard tackles & fair game play. Seth dominated the back defence lines every game and saved many a try during the week. Although SA came 7th out of 8, the boys can be extremely proud of their efforts. The Willunga Primary boys did a fantastic job at representing their school, their district and their state.
Thank you to Willunga Primary School staff that helped with fundraising, it was greatly appreciated.
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Willunga Cricket Club Attention all Junior Cricketers: Are you the next Michael Clarke or Mitchell Johnson? Willunga Cricket Club is seeking players of all ages for our Junior sides U12's, U14's & U16's!
For further information contact: Meredith 0434 082
152 or Luke 0421 780 907 or by Email [email protected]
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Willunga Tennis Club Juniors-competition and pre-comp (from 5 years old), Seniors, Social Tennis-Wednesday nights. Contact Anita Santin 0427 002 945 tennis.com.au/willunga [email protected] Private coaching available from club coach Luke Doughty 0413 091 027
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Quit while you’re ahead A retiree was given a set of golf clubs by his co-workers. Thinking he'd try the game, he asked the local pro for lessons, explaining that he knew nothing whatever of the game. The pro showed him the stance and swing, then said, "Just hit the ball toward the flag on the first green." The novice teed up and smacked the ball straight down the fairway and onto the green, where it stopped inches from the hole. "Now what ?" the fellow asked the speechless pro. "Uh... you're supposed to hit the ball into the cup." the pro finally said, after he was able to speak again. "Oh great! NOW you tell me," said the beginner. Harold Gardner on Facebook
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Church Notices The community at Willunga Uniting Church
The Willunga Christmas Tree festival goes Global.
Our theme this year is Christmas Around the World.
The festival celebrates many cultures and comes together with a love of the handmade and creative.
The Willunga Christmas Tree festival has many diverse entries from all ages.
Several little people and many others have been planning trees for this year, some very industrious.
Can't wait to have a look?
Well you don't have long to wait.
Planning has been well underway since last Christmas(!) for the 12th annual Willunga Christmas Tree Festival.
As the festival travels around the world there have been many, many imaginative entries.
The festival kicks off on November 30th and December 1st where a glittering display of Christmas trees awaits.
There will also be Christmas goodies for sale, including ceramics, mosaics and stained glass.
Plants plus foods from many cultures will be on offer. Along with festive music and the popular Devonshire café, with the much sort after scones with homemade jams.
Kids can enjoy the passport trail with prizes and may even like to enter their own tree.
Get in quick to secure a place to enter your own Christmas tree creation.
The festival has also expanded its workshops this year.
A Christmas card workshop will be held on November 9th from 1pm to 4pm. Make a bunch of handmade cards for your loved ones.
Refreshments and door prize. Tickets $15. All materials supplied, but bring some small scissors if you have them.
Advent Wreath workshop will be held on November 23rd from 1pm to 4pm. Very popular last year. Make a fresh green wreath for your Christmas table.
Refreshments and door prize. Book early to avoid dis-appointment. Tickets only $20.
Bookings to Jenny on 85562758.
Tours available for private groups, aged care & school groups by appointment from December 2nd to 5th. Contact Lois on 85574182.
Miss it and you’ll have to wait a whole year.
Christmas blessings to you and yours.
Proceeds from the festival continue to aid the Christmas Bowl appeal and Willunga Uniting Church Projects.
Worship times are 10.30am each Sunday. Enquiries and information: [email protected] ; 85562758
www.willunga.unitingchurchsa.org.au/
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St Stephen’s Church, St Andrews Tce. Service Saturday 5.30 pm: Vigil Mass. All Welcome.
Contact: Fr Paul Devenport, Telephone 8323 9744
Website: www.southernvalesparish.org
St Stephen’s organises a monthly dinner at the Old Bush Inn on the 3rd Saturday night of the month after the 5.30 pm service for anyone wishing to join in for fellowship. The next dinner will be held on the 16th November. For further
details, contact Ted Sandercock on 8556 4535.
St Margaret’s, McLaren Vale, Patronal Festival: 10.00 am November 10th. Followed by a shared lunch.
Meet Bishop John and Mrs Ford on Monday November 18th from 2.00 pm at Strathalbyn. Celebration of the Eucharist at 9.30 am on Tuesday November 19th at Strathalbyn Anglican Church.
The Southern Vales Schools Ministry Inc is holding a concert at Tatachilla College:
November Concert on Sunday November 10th at 2.00pm at Tatachilla College (Junior School Activity room) Come and enjoy local talent. Tickets $5; Family $10 Proceeds for Christian Pastoral Support workers in local Public Schools. Further Information: [email protected]
Also Organ Recital with guest organist and local organists Sunday November 24th, 2 pm at St Margaret's, McLaren
Vale.
Followed by Afternoon Tea $10 donation for the Greg Trott Organ Project & SV Pastoral District
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-------- ALL WELCOME to Christian Science Group Sue & Doug March invite you to join them in sharing and discovering how we can all have fulfilling, peace filed lives. Come along at 10:30am on the 1st & 4th Sundays of each month. For more details call 8556 7314. Blessings
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ALDINGA BAY CROQUET CLUB INC. ”Twilight” GOLF CROQUET
“Twilight” Golf Croquet will commence on Monday 4th November 2013 from 6 p.m. at: The Aldinga Sports Complex Port Road, Aldinga (next to the Bowling Club)
Players new to the game can participate immediately without prior coaching and learn the skills of the game as they play.
A sausage sizzle and refresh-ments will be available on the night.
Please ring Ken Taylor on 8556 3787 (pm) to book and for any further information.
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By popular request It's on again!!! Willunga Circle of Friends
Quiz Night A fun fundraiser to help support refugees and asylum seekers Saturday 16 November 2013 at Willunga Waldorf School
Hall 7.00 for 7.30pm start
All tickets $20 BYO food and drink, and lots of money. Come on your own, or with friends, or book a table of ten Tickets available from Minko Providore, High St, Willunga For more info contact Marg or Helen 8556 2535
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200 volunteers urgently needed!
Trees For Life is urgently looking for 200 more
volunteers in South Australia to grow native seedlings this summer.
Each year about 1000 volunteers raise hundreds of thousands of seedlings in a bid to help continue to revegetate SA and we hope to reach this important target with the community’s help.
Through the award-winning Tree Scheme, volunteers are asked to grow and care for the seedlings for landholders and revegetation projects in South Australia.
The Tree Scheme operates by annual seedling orders being taken for landholders, councils, government projects and private enterprise, with Trees For Life then linking up orders with volunteer growers.
Trees For Life provides all the propagation materials – seed varieties, tubes, boxes, soil and mulch – free to volunteers, along with easy-to-follow instructions. The materials can be collected at a local distribution depot in your region in mid-November.
Once sown and raised, seedlings are handed over for planting about six months later.
The seedlings provide food and habitat for our native wildlife, help counteract some of South Australia’s Greenhouse gas emissions and help rehabilitate land that has been degraded.
Those interested in volunteering don’t need to have a green thumb – it’s a perfect way for people to do something positive to help our environment, it’s free and it’s a feel-good experience!
If you can help, please phone the office on (08) 8406 0500 or log onto the Trees For Life website: www.treesforlife.org.au
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TribeFM News: Why not join Tribe FM Community Radio?
You’re invited to tune in and listen and also to become a new member and get involved in a range of TribeFM activities.
TribeFM broadcasts seven days a week and offers a wide range of music, interviews about local people and events, community announcements covering local activities and, of course, lively commentary from our presenters. Tribe also offers free training for members who would like to present their own show.
Have a look at the TribeFM website at www.tribefmradio.com.au to find out more.
TribeFM News:
Watch out for Tribe FM’s promotional stall at the Colonnades Shopping Centre, coming soon. Dates to be confirmed on the website. Look out for TribeFM’s float at the City of Onkaparinga Christmas Pageant on Sunday 24th November. There’ll be music by the Tribal Percussion Ensemble and Kasante dancing. Welcome to our two new presenters: Michael and Katie. Happy Birthday to Graham Stevens – Graham presents the That’s Life Show. Blessings to Anna Maria, in the Flinders Hospital – get well soon, Anna Maria. We are looking for local musos to play on Saturday afternoons for inclusion in a new show under development.
For full details of the music timetable, have a look at the website.
We hope you’ll listen in and find the shows that you like best.
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WILLUNGA HILL ART GROUP is thrilled to have En Plein Air Artist
VICTORIA ROLINSKI on TUESDAY 5TH NOVEMBER 2013
Meetings are held at Waverley Homestead on the Willunga Golf Course grounds St Peters Tce., Willunga on the first Tuesday of every month 7pm, demonstration starts at 7.30pm.
Cost will be $5 pp. tea, coffee and nibbles will be provided. all welcome inquiries ring Sharon 0417829617
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Willunga Trees for Life meeting on 6th November at 7.30pm. "Bush for Life in the Southern Region" with Leanne Lawrence, Bush for Life Field Officer for Trees for Life. Come along to hear about Bushcare work being done on a wide variety of significant native vegetation sites in our district, from the coast to the hills. Inquiries 8556 2401.
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Paintings by Jill Noble / Sculptures + prints by Tim Jones Fox Creek Wines Cellar Door Gallery / October 4 – December 2, 2013 An exhibition which explores two different perspectives. Two contemporary artists, friends & neighbours, living a shared experience. Two different visions from the same country.
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Willunga Car Co-op How much does it really cost to run an average car? Before I disposed of my 2002 Nissan X Trail valued at $6000, I was spending approximately $4227 a year before I paid for any petrol and this assumes no major mechanical failures (joke). I would pay regist-ration: $611.00, RAA membership: $132.00, insurance: $574, Servicing twice a year totaling $250,
Join us on Saturday Nov 2
nd at 12
noon for a free BBQ sausage sizzle to celebrate our 1st year at
Willunga General Store
10 High Street 85562041
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tyres: $780, repairs: $800 (very variable)and depreciation at 18%: $1080. I owned the car outright, but if I borrowed money to purchase the car, particularly a more expensive car, I would be paying a lot lot more. If you are in this position, I challenge you to work out exactly what this costs you a year.
So, now I am carless. I operate very much locally, rely heavily on my bicycle, a bit of public transport and a bit of car pooling, but I realize that there will be times when I want to use a car, so I am keen to explore establishing a Willunga Car Co-op. Do you have a car, or a second car, that could be used more often? Would you like to experiment cutting down to one car, or no car but having occasional access to a Co-op car? Are you currently carless and would benefit from occasional access to a Co-op car? Have you been part of a car co-op in the past, or have knowledge about car co-ops? I am keen to hear from all of you.
Jeff Simmons 85289113 [email protected]
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Employment Notices Administrative Support Person
Part time – 6 hours per week, fixed term contract.
The administrative support person’s role is to support the Willunga Uniting Church Congregation in all administrative functions related to the use of our Community facilities (Bethany Hall).
The incumbent is responsible for administrative support functions for these activities in the Outreach Mission of the church.
The applicant will have a commitment to the ethos of the Uniting Church.
Effective computer literacy.
Knowledge of the people and culture of Willunga/McLaren Vale basin.
Some previous administrative experience is desirable.
Experience working in congregational settings.
Experience working in the local community e.g. In working with and relating to a broad range of people.
Applications and further information enquiries to Marian Floyd – [email protected] or P.O. Box 307, WILLUNGA SA 5172.
Applications close November 6th, 2013.
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BOON SHINE NOT FOR CONSUMPTION MULTIPURPOSE ORANGE
ORGANIC CLEANING CONCENTRATE
It’s still spring cleaning time and CALTEX WILLUNGA is offering, all customers, for the month of November, with every purchase of BOON SHINE new bottles or refills, to be in the draw for $200 worth of fuel or goods. Just visit the friendly staff at Caltex Willunga for your purchase. Good luck to everyone & happy cleaning Kindest Regards Amanda- Boon Shine.
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The Green Light Festival Willunga A 'Feel Good Festival' of learning how to live lightly on Planet Earth. Sustainability – Environment - Green Ethics - Information & Education Willunga Recreation Park (Quarry Market Spot) 16th November 2013 9.30am to 5.00pm contact: Christina [email protected]
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Christmas Gala Concert STARS last event for the year will be the Christmas Gala Concert featuring many STARS regular performers as well as some new stars on the horizon.
Waverley Homestead 7.30 pm Saturday 16 November 2013
This is a cabaret style concert and seating will be limited The STARS bar will be available for purchases There will be a raffle during the interval
Tickets at $35.00 include cheese and nibbles Book early on 83238386
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CINEMALLUNGA’S AGM Monday 4th November at 7:30pm in the Old Willunga Show Hall.
Cinemallunga is a community group that is restoring the Willunga Show Hall into a cinema and arts venue. We are moving into a new phase of growth with the current upgrade of our projector room and upcoming purchase of technical equipment.
Community members are warmly welcomed to come along. You may have an interest in film, audio visual projection, catering, promotion, cinema history or just enjoy the warm glow of a fun night out. Whatever your interest, please come along to our AGM and see if Cinemallunga is right for you. More details are available from Brian on 0418 807 529
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The Get Together Club,
A new club has started in Aldinga Beach for adults with a disability and their families. The group encourages friendship, fun, connection and inspiration.
The Get Together Club is held on the first Friday of each month, at the Aldinga Life Care Hall, Pridham Blvd, Aldinga Beach from 6.30 – 8.30pm. For bookings call 8433 9555 or email:
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Willunga Christmas Tree Festival 2013 Now in its 12th year!
Christmas Around the World: November 30th - December 5th. The theme this year encompasses Christmas in your cultural homelands or new found homeland.
You are invited to submit a tree for display to promote your business, group or community organisation. Plus in the process create a unique tree for your Christmas celebrations. Entry is free and open to all.
A feature that will be expanded for the Christmas Tree festival this year will be new workshops to include - gingerbread house making, door and table advent wreath making.
To enter please phone 85562758 or [email protected]
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Willunga Events (To update this info contact the
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Breast Cancer Support Group, Aldinga Med Centre, 89 Rowley Rd, Aldinga Bch Conference Room, November Dates 6th and 20th Wednesdays fortnightly 10-11.30am, donation, contact Susie 0423 972 813 for details www.facebook.com/AldingaBreastCancerSupportGroup
CINEMALLUNGA-Ever wanted to experience the magic of the movies, from behind the scenes? Cinemallunga is a community group that is restoring the old Willunga Show Hall into a cinema and arts venue. We aim to put on 5 or 6 events a year, usually held on the third Saturday of Feb, April, June, Aug and Oct. You may have an interest in film, audio-visual projection, catering, promotion, cinema history, movie making or just enjoy the warm glow of a fun night out. More details are available from Brian on 0418 807 529 or Andrew 0439 687 281
LETS South Markets For more information contact Secretary Wil Heidt on 0414 484 723 or email [email protected] Visit the website www.letssouth.com
McLaren District Veterans Golf Association based at the Willunga Golf Course. It is open to golfers who have reached the age of 55 years. Regularly play at various courses across the Fleurieu Peninsula. Darryl 8596 4128
Night Owls Lawn Bowls @Willunga Bowling Club every Wednesday @7.00pm during October-March Weekly fee of $5.00 For info Bowling Club 8556 2246
Rotary Club of McLaren Vale supports activities in Aldinga, Willunga, McLaren Vale and surrounding districts. Meet Monday nights for a dinner meeting at 6.30pm for 6.45pm at the Alma Hotel. Visitors and new members welcomed. Contact Kevin 8556 2968
Southern Cancer Club is a group of people who have all been touched by cancer in some way. Providing friendship, social support,
information & education but will not provide medical advice either clinical, alternative or new age. Meeting monthly on Monday anytime between 9-12noon & 3rd Thursday anytime between 1-3pm at Christie Downs Community House cnr Morton & Flaxmill Roads. For more information call Jules on 8186 0048 or visit www.fcn.org.au
Southern Vales View Club (VIEW = Voice , Interests, Education of Women) invites ladies to join our meetings at the Restaurant in the Willunga Golf Club, on the second Friday of each month at 10.30 for an 11.00am start All very welcome. Contact Marlene on 8323 8861 or for further information email [email protected]
Southern Vales Wellbeing group meets at the Singing Gallery every Wednesday from 1.00pm to 3.30pm during school terms cost $3.50 Contact Lesley 8323 8527
STARS - Southern Theatre and Arts Supports please ring 83238386 business hours visit www.stars.org.au or email [email protected]
Trees for Life, Willunga District. (ref 05) General meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month (except January) at 7.30pm in the Eco Classroom at Tatachilla Lutheran College Enquiries to Julie Turner julieturner@ iprimus.com.au or 8556 2401
Wellbeing at Willunga, monthly market first Sat. of the month, with a special focus on Health and Healing. Cafe, Massage, Bowen, Reiki, Readers, Crystals, Singing Bowls & Salt Lamps. Free Sound Mediation at 12pm. FREE ENTRY. Willunga Show hall, 9-2pm [email protected]
Willunga Artisans Market second Saturday of each month 9am -1pm Show Hall
Willunga Basketball - new players are always welcome. Men’s comp Wednesday nights Women’s comp Tuesday nights Juniors throughout the week Contact Margaret 8556 2360 or 0421 358 326
Willunga Bowling Club Inc Come and enjoy social bowls Tuesday and Saturday 12.00 for 12.30pm start Fee $5.00 Contact Vic 8557 4030 or Ian 8556 2246 or message 8556 2246
Willunga CFS training Wednesday 7.00 for 7.30pm at fire station, meetings 2nd Wednesdays of the month. Admin Co-ordinator Paddy Wilkinson 85562352
Willunga District Community Bus Inc, Lot 104 Lacey Drive Aldinga Beach 5173 phone 8557 7899 We transport the frail aged and disadvantaged door to door Monday to Friday.
Willunga Embroiderers meet 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month at The Hub. All welcome. For info phone Val 8556 5556
Willunga Environment Centre Inc 18 High Street, Willunga phone 8556 4188 10.00am-3.00pm Monday- Fri-day 9.30am-1.30pm Saturday
Willunga Farmers Market Choir (Soulfood) - A female choir singing acapella for the enjoyment of a wide audience". Wav-erly Mon nights at 7.30pm. Info Margi Beed 8556 5032 Franka Ger-lach 8556 6783 Jill Stone 0407 695 029
Willunga Farmers Market every Saturday 8am -12.30pm Town-ship Square, Willunga 10% members discount
Willunga Garden Club meets every 2nd Thursday of the month except January at the Lutheran Church Hall Aldersley Street McLaren Vale at 7.30pm cost $3 Contact Chris 8323 7742
Willunga Hill Art Group holds meetings at the Waverley Homestead on the first Tuesday of every month at 7pm. Demonstrations commence at 7.30pm. Everyone is welcome. Sharon 0417829617. www.willungahillartgroup.org/
Willunga Judo club meets at The Old Railway Station, Railway Tce, Willunga Wednesday night at 7.00pm Contact Greg 8552 7074 or Kym 0407 798 803
Willunga Kick Boxing Club meets at The Old Railway Station, Railway Tce Willunga Monday and Thursday at 7.00pm Contact Peter 0407 324 530
Willunga Lions www.willungalions.com.au Auction on the last Saturday of each month except December at Lions Saleyard, Binney R, Willunga. Contact Lion Wolf Hirsch 8557 7519, Lion Bernie Levering 8556 5230 or Dean Hunt 0414 564 389. In October the Giant Trash and Treasure Market returns -.held every 4 months at the sale yard.
Willunga Lions Ladies Auxiliary Boutique - come and see us Butterworth Road, Aldinga Beach - preloved clothes, toys, books, bric a brac etc contact Merle Hirsch 8557 7519 or Margaret Dorton 8556 3591
Willunga National Trust - The Slate Museum and the Court House Museum are open 1pm to 4pm Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday and Public hols 2nd Sat month 11am - 4pm Monthly meeting 3rd Monday month 7.30 Inquiries phone 8556 2195
Willunga Quarry Market second Saturday of every month 9.00am-1.00pm Willunga Recreation Park Contact David 0408897393 www.willungaquarrymarket.com
Willunga RSL, Main Road, Willunga open every Friday 4.00pm to 8.00pm, All Service Personnel welcome
Willunga Table Tennis Club New members welcomed. Games played on Tuesday and Wednesday nights starting at 7.00pm cost $3.00 a night Contact Darryl 8596 4128 John 0413 525 343
Get fit! Join Willunga Tweeters, your local Heart Foundation walking group. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for one hour, beginning at 8 am. All welcome. For more details, contact Chris Horsman mob 0438 131 049 or email [email protected]
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