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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] to be added to mail list 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. 2 No. 7 1 July, 2014 Please take one Printed 1,000
Emails 263
Photo B Dempsey
Raj, was returning to his country of Birth after a decade living in Melbourne. He decided to ride his motor bike all the way.
Pictured here in front of the Bakery Raj, a sustainable architect said he detoured through Willunga to inspect the Waldorf School architecture and chat with Dave Roberts re the Rammed Earth process. His facebook blog ’looongroadhome’
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$000’s damage bill as over 35 Willunga premises affected by faulty transformer by Tom Laing
On Saturday evening, as a full house at Willunga Show Hall enjoyed a “Life with Brian”, a number of Willunga premises experienced horrifying moments as a transformer fault in Moore Street sent power surging through their housing and business premises causing thousands of dollars worth of damage to appliances and fixtures.
With the terrifying sounds of loud bangs like fireworks, and horrific sights of lights unexpectedly flaring and dimming and smoke billowing from appliances, microwaves unexpectedly burst into life and died, DVD players sent forth dark clouds of smoke, televisions ended their reception, air conditioners closed down to never heat or cool again, ovens ceased their baking, hot plates gave up the ability to cook, refrigerators ceased cooling, extractor fans ceased pulling and NBN connected householders lost their phone and internet connections.
Late on Saturday evening and in the early hours of Sunday morning SAPower Network crews individually checked each affected household, eventually returning stable power a little after 1am.
Damage assessments and restoration of NBN connections and associated telephone connections continued into the week. Have you been affected? - Contact SA Power Networks on 131261 and ask for a claim form to be sent to you.
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Triple Z 91.1 by Tom Laing
There is a new community radio station going to air on 91.1 FM in early October 2014 in the southern vales area.
Southern Vales Community Radio Inc (SVCR) which has received it community broadcast license from the Australian Community Media Authority (ACMA), is the governing body of Triple Z which is to be a community based radio station serving the Willunga Basin and surrounding districts including Mt Compass, Meadows and from Happy Valley across to Christies Beach in the north. Their aim is to complement existing radio choices for listeners with the emphasis on our local southern area.
Triple Z is a not for profit community association run entirely by volunteers and financed through memberships, sponsors, grants, donations and fund raising activities.
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Cinemallunga on a Roll by Brian Dempsey
Photo B Dempsey
A chance pick-up of roadside rubbish will soon be a valuable prop for the Cinemallunga team.
A broken ‘chocolate wheel’ turns out we believe to be the original wheel of fortune used on NWS 9 ‘Adelaide Tonight’ back in the 1960’s.
An inscription on the back reads” I Fairweather Wheel of Fortune NWS 9 Tynt St Adelaide Ph JX 6111”
The wheel will make its debut after kind restoration by Nelson Garwood at the August 23rd Cinemallunga Event “Strictly Ballroom”.
Will there be a Dolly to help with the spin for the patron’s fortune. What other shenanigans could evolve from this holy grail??
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Alma Hotel – Bottom Pub
Bookings 8556 2027
Sun 6th-Alma All Stars Jazz 12-3 Fri 11th-Karaoke 9pm, prizes Sat 19th-Xmas in July Dinner Dance-Fundraiser for Kalayra Aged Care, $27pp, two course dinner plus music by Peter Smith. Bookings required. Raffles and lucky door prizes also available Sun 20th-Full Circle 2:30-6 acoustic rock Fri 25-Captain Black- rock/pop 8:30 til late Every Thursday- 7pm, Free 8-Ball Comp, win a $50 Alma voucher
Willunga Hotel – Middle Pub Lunch 12-2pm Dinner 6-8.30pm
Bookings 8556 2135
FRI 4th July doin it for nana 3 pce band 8.30pm start, SAT 12th July Shannon Lloyd 3 pce band 8.30pm start, SAT 19th July E-NUF SAID 2pce acoustic 8.30pm start, FRI 25th July FINGER MEN 3pce band 8pm start, SAT 26th July ADAM MOFFATT solo 8pm start.
Old Bush Inn – Top Pub Sunday - Wednesday Lunch 12-2 Dinner 6-8 pm Thursday - Saturday Dining is from 12 -9.00pm
Bookings call 8556 2032
Sat 5th July – Jump Daddys Thu 10th July – Open Mic Sat 19th July – Corly Temples Thu 24th July – Open Mic with Chris Finnen
Fernies Fern Forest Nursery, Main Road, Willunga
Book a table: 0405130910
In association with www.WirraCreekMusic.com.au
Friday July 11th 7.30pm: JUNIOR with support from PETER McPHEAT $20 /$15 BYO nibbles and drinks. Wines by Fox Creek Book a table: 0405130910 Friday Aug 8th 7.30pm: A night of blues with BRENTON MANSER and SASHA MARCH Friday Sept 12th 7.30pm: DOCTOR DESOTO with support from PRECIOUS SUNDAY Bookings as above.
Moore Street once received the “Most Beautiful
Street” award
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A HOT TIME IN OLD WILLUNGA TOWN Recipe for a fabulous night out: Take one cavernous basketball stadium. Drape ceiling with nets and fairy lights. Add one stage, coloured spotlights and dance floor. Surround with tables covered in crisp white tablecloths, accompanied by burgundy-coloured linen napkins. Decorate each table with burgundy, pink and green helium-filled balloons. Invite nearly 170 people dressed in their glad rags. Supply them with delicious food and delectable local wines. Entertain them with quality musicians, dancers and one hot cabaret singer.
In collaboration with the local STARS (Southern Theatre and Arts Supporters) group, the Willunga175 committee has delivered another successful event to celebrate Willunga’s 175th anniversary. “As Chairman of the Willunga175 committee, I’ve received many positive comments about the evening,” said Graham Ormsby. “It was terrific to see how people really got into the spirit of things, enjoying the cultural and gourmet aspects of Willunga. Chef Todd Steele and his team provided a wonderful meal, which was complemented by wines provided by Leconfield Wines, Minko Wines, Fox Creek Wines and Willunga100 Wines. I’d especially like to thank my committee, STARS members, and the local residents who turned up to help us prepare for the event and to clean up afterwards. I’ve found the overall support from the wider community most gratifying.”
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Built to inspire!
On Friday 13 June 2014 Willunga Waldorf School officially opened the new year 6 & 7 building.
This capital works project has been funded by the Australian Government and The Hon Jamie Briggs MP officiated at the opening ceremony.
The building design conveys some of the character belonging to the Waldorf/Steiner curriculum content. Class 6 has a focus on Ancient Rome and the establish-ment of Law as the foundation for civil society. This follows the birth of Democracy and the retreat of the Gods in Ancient Greece (Class 5). Class 7 moves on to the Middle Ages culminating in the Renaissance.
With stylised rammed earth pillars and deep steps for sitting and standing, the outdoor eating and socialising area loosely reflects the architecture of an ancient Roman forum. Historically a gathering place of social significance and often the scene of diverse activities including political discussions and meetings, the space may well inspire the students to partake in some hearty oratory.
Class 7 students had this to say about their new space:
“The outside seating arrangements are good for socialising” – Liam Miller “The beautiful open space brings you closer to nature” – Lia Petagna “The outside seating and columns reminds me of a
colosseum” – Grace Hartley “The rooms are light and airy” – Kiara Irvine
Janet Molloy, Principal, says: “I warmly invite all members of the public to join us for the opening of this beautiful new building. Willunga Waldorf School is leading the way with architectural design in schools. We continue to challenge ourselves to create aesthetically beautiful spaces within which children will feel inspired to learn.
Future School Tours: Wed 30 July, 9.30am and Wed 27 August, 4.30pm. Members of the public are very welcome.
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1. The scaffold is up and our new slate roof is to happen
2. Preparations well underway for the Almond Blossom festival 26-27 July and the Ball on 2 August
3. The Old Police Station will be getting a basic clean up prior to it being released through Raine & Horne. Contact Derek Blacker ph 0413274481
4. There are plans to upgrade the stadium toilets in the coming months
5. The Strategic Plan should be finalised soon to assist the long term planning and viability of this community owned Recreation Park.
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On our last student free day our staff undertook training activities to enhance their knowledge of the local history of
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Willunga. As this year is the celebration of Willunga’s 175th birthday the knowledge gained will prove invaluable next term as we celebrate as a school this significant community milestone. Being one of the oldest towns in South Australia Willunga has special significance in South Australia’s history and as a community it is important that this history is recorded, retained and celebrated. During the day, staff were shown the locally produced online Wikipedia titled “Willunga Now and Then” willunga.nowandthen.net.au/. I urge everyone to take a few minutes to explore this website and find out more about our town and its place in South Australian history. Anyone can submit articles / photos to this website to enhance and develop and retain the history of Willunga.
Further on in the day the staff visited the Bassett School House, Old Court House, Jail and Slate Museum. Many staff (some being local residents too) were surprised to know what wonderful historical resources were on our doorstep.
Another part of the day was spent trialing the new Willunga Walks APP to determine its suitability for school and student use. Again I urge everyone to download this APP and undertake this heritage walk either up or down High Street. It comes with photographs, documented descriptions and voice over of many of the historical sites at our fingertips in Willunga.
I must acknowledge the wonderful work and dedication undertaken by the volunteers of our National Trust and staff of
Museums SA to develop these resources. Through their enthusiasm the history of Willunga will be recorded and enjoyed by others for many years to come.
It certainly was a historic staff training day as the National Trust members of Willunga and staff from Museums SA joined us and led most of the training. Some National Trust members from Gawler even attended as they were keen to find out about what was happening in Willunga. I believe this was most probably a first for a public school, to undertake training with its local community members. If anyone wants to find out more about the National Trust of Willunga and its offerings information can be sourced at the following addresses.
Brian McMillan, (08) 8556 2195, Email:[email protected]
Meetings Committee meetings held third Monday of month except January 7.30 pm at Old Courthouse and Police Station Museum, Willunga
Postal address PO Box 429, Willunga SA 5172
Properties Bassett Boys' Schoolroom Old Courthouse and Police Station Museum Willunga Courthouse Reserve Willunga Slate Museum
Yes it is nearly upon us once again – the celebration of the Almond Blossom Festival. Our school will again be performing at the Tuesday and Wednesday lunches being held in the gym for visitors to our town. The traditional Almond
Blossom parade will take place on the Sunday morning. All students are invited to participate in the parade for our school. We ask that those who do dress as students from the past. We hope to have more detailed photos and possible patterns available for the next newsletter.
Mick Underwood Principal
Reminders: Tuesday,29th July and Wednesday 30th July Almond Blossom Performances Term 3 start date is the 21st July
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ALMOND BLOSSOM TIME IS FAST APPROACHING Have you started designing your float for the traditional Almond Blossom Festival Parade, which will be held on Sunday 27 July? The float should represent either what Willunga means to you, or some historical aspect of the township. And also start thinking about your costume for the Almond Blossom Ball, which will be held on Saturday 2 August. The theme this year is “Past, Present and Future”.
There is a full calendar of events on the Willunga175 website at www.willunga.com/175 . People can also Like Us on Facebook www.facebook.com/Willunga175
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Willunga Environment Centre
Hi All, Willunga Branch of the Trees for Life group and Willunga Environment Centre are teaming up to take a tour of the ADELAIDE DESALINATION PLANT on Thursday 24th
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July at 10.30am. We have strictly limited places due to the bus size at the plant. We will be meeting at the Kauwi Interpretive Centre and taking the bus around to see and learn. Please book by phoning the centre on 85564188 as we will be working on a first come first served basis.
As part of our Plastic Free July campaign we are holding a felting workshop with Karen Hammat on Tuesday 22nd July at 10.30am. Cost $15 to cover all materials. We have 7 Only places left, and you MUST BE REGISTERED FOR PLASTIC FREE JULY TO JOIN!!! As above, Please book by phoning the centre on 85564188 as we will be working on a first come first served basis.
Eddie Banks presents “The water beneath our
feet; the Willunga Embayment “ on Tuesday 22nd July @ 7pm
For more details and to book this event, please call 85564188 or please see our events page at http://willungaenviro.org.au/index.php/events-and-workshops
Stay warm Kind Regards Janine
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Plastic Free July
“Plastic Free July” got off to a flying start at Willunga Environment Centre at a well attended showing of the movie ”Bag-It”, a graphic, very moving and personalised account of the harm done to our environment and ourselves by our contemporary reliance on plastic with little thought of alternatives or the harm caused by the exponential growth of its production, throw away
and non degradable nature. It puts it right up there with climate change as a major threat to the planet. Janine is able to loan you the movie throughout July so if you were unable to see it on Monday you haven’t missed out. You can get involved in Plastic Free July by pledging to go plastic free for 1 day, 1 week or the whole month of July! Register as an individual, family, business/organisation or school. For more details and to register: www.plasticfreejuly.org The beach clean up is an event for the groups aligned to the Environment Centre. Would you please contact me at [email protected] to let me know if you are thinking of attending the beach clean up in order to organise refreshments that can be
used as a fundraiser for the Environment Centre YACCA youth group, the next generation of guardians of our marine environment and our planet. Hope to hear from you and to see you at Port Willunga Beach on July 20th Patricia Ninnes Sustainable Communities McLaren vale
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GET READY TO HIT THE HILL! Have you watched in awe as the Tour Down Under cyclists power up our famous Old Willunga Hill? Willunga 100 Wines Hit the Hill is the premier event of the Willunga175 celebrations and will allow cyclists of all standards to test their own hill-climbing skills. You will have the opportunity to challenge yourself in a hill-climb time trial and to compete for the inaugural ‘Hit the Hill’ crown, so now is the time to start your fitness regime. This exciting event will be held on Sunday 7 September, so save the date! Whether you are a competitor or a spectator, it’s going to be a fun day.
Take the uphill challenge
Old Willunga Hill Road will be closed for the duration of the time trials, so you can ride in safety. The 3 km bike hill climb will begin in front of the Old Bush Inn on High Street, featuring a starting gate based on that used in the Tour de France. “We’ve decided to adopt the Tour Down Under "King of the Mountain" finish line at the top of the hill, approximately
50 metres before the turn-off onto Range Road,” said Willunga175 Chairman, Graham Ormsby. “Riders of all ages and abilities are invited to ‘have a go’ at the hill, and everyone who reaches the finish line will be awarded a certificate of achievement. We will also crown a ‘Hit the Hill’ hero for each of the various age groups.”
To enter If you are interested in entering for the hill climb, please complete the online expression of interest form available on the Willunga175 website www.willunga.com/175, or contact race organiser Graham Ormsby on 0402 892 425 or email [email protected] . This will ensure your place in the starting line-up when entry forms become available early in July. Details on how to enter will then be posted on the website and also Cycling SA’s site www.sa.cycling.org.au
Ride a Billycart down High Street
Those who prefer something less physically challenging can register to compete in a revival of the historic billycart
derby on Willunga's High Street, which was a regular feature in past years. The Willunga Business and Tourism Association and former members of the Willunga Apex Club will oversee this activity. Derby organisers will supply the billycarts, built to original specifications, so that no one rider has an advantage over others. Travelling down High Street from a starting point near the Golden Fleece coffee shop, the billycarts will cross the finish line in front of the Post Office. Only people aged 14 years or older may take part in the billycart races, due to insurance restrictions. If you are interested in participating in the billycart derby, check the Willunga Gazette each month or monitor the Willunga175 website where details of how you can be involved will be announced soon.
Wind down and relax
The day will be capped off with a wine and food event featuring local produce, where all participants and spectators can relax after a day of fun and achievement.
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Know your Willunga
Sadly Peter Dawson the famous singer did not live in Willunga as a child (see June Gazette, page 12), although this has been claimed many times in the past.
Peter Smith Dawson was born in Adelaide in 1882 nearly 10 years after his parents left Willunga.
Peter’s parents Thomas and Alison Dawson and two young children had lived at 18 Main Road in Willunga for several years when Thomas was manager of the flax mill next door. A daughter (Agnes) and son (Thomas Jnr) were born at Willunga in 1872 and 1873. The family then moved to Adelaide where Thomas owned an iron-working business.
Thomas and Alison Dawson had ten children in the fifteen years after their marriage in1867. Peter Dawson was their ninth child.
From SA Births Registrations 1842-1906 and other records at Willunga Court House. (Faye Lush, Willunga National Trust)
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Willunga Wellbeing Hi Everyone,
I trust you are all keeping warm and enjoying all that Winter brings.
We have a full programme of Free Events at this month's market for our visitors to enjoy as well as all our regular stallholders.
9:30am - 10:30am "ChiBall Class" with Jennie Beumer of Moana Chi Holistics (some yoga mats available byo if you have one)
11:00am -12pm "Heal Your Life" with Tammy Mansfield of Living Your Joy
12:30pm Sound Meditation in the Pyramid
1:00am - 2:00pm "Living Consciously from the Heart" with Mel Edwards
To reserve a seat at a workshop or for more information txt 0427793314.
Please join the Facebook event and share with your contacts.
Look forward to seeing you there.
Love and blessings Dawn Bridgman
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Neighbourhood Watch 556 Willunga
Daytime meeting 14 July 2014 Time 10am-12noon Venue: The Hub (cnr St Peters Tce and Main Road) Guest Speaker: winner of essay competition and Supt Paul Bahr Officer in Charge SCLSA Morning Tea - All Welcome including Children
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OSHC Change to Opening Hours Willunga Primary OSHC will be opening from 7.10am in term 3. There will be no increase in Before School Care cost at this stage.
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Trees for Life Willunga Trees for Life meet monthly at the Eco Classroom, Tatachilla College,
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off Tatachilla Rd. Supper provided. Inquiries to Julie Turner, 8556 2401.
Wed 2nd July, 7.30pm. 'Plant Encounters: the botanical legacy of 1802'. Robyn Barker will speak about the early collections and illustrations of Australian plants during the British and French expeditions of Flinders and Baudin in 1902. Who collected what, where and why? Where did the collections go, what influences did they have and what can they tell us today? Robyn is an Honorary Research Associate at the State Herbarium of SA.
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Dru Yoga in Willunga
Strengthen your body. Relax your Mind. Nourish your Spirit.
Flowing and potent yoga incorporating directed breathing and visualisation, for all ages, abilities and levels of experience.
Term 3: July 21 - September 28 Classes Monday to Saturday, various teachers, times and locations. Discount 10 class/3 month passes available, as well as barter!
Also on offer: "Parent & baby" and Children's Yoga classes, Personal Programmes, Private Tuition, Workplace Yoga & tailored Workshops/Retreats.
Ph: Hope Deane (Dip. Yoga) on 0408 835 723 for more information.
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Cool Room Gallery At the Myponga Markets Sat, Sun and Public Holidays 10am-4pm Original works from local Artists Great place to by you gifts.
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Bridge lessons for Beginners will commence again on Friday 25th July from 1.00pm - 3.30 pm for 6 weeks. The last lesson being on Friday August 29th. The cost for the 6 weeks is $50.00. These are held at the Fleurieu Golf Club at Mt Compass. For enquiries please contact Marg White 0415673456
Mary-Anne Sherrah 0413568314
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Willunga Book, DVD CD swap Saturday Jul 12 9-12 Outside the Green Room High Street, Willunga All welcome
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“DIVERSITY” BY SHEP
A selection of landscapes, seascapes and contemporary work by Neil Sheppard AKA Shep Fox Creek Cellar Door Gallery | May 28 – July 31, 2014
Shep’s work encompasses a wide range of styles and subjects from impressionist landscapes, seascapes, naive, abstract and contemporary. He loves to use lots of bold colour to create soft, moody and organic atmosphere through his pieces.
Neil Sheppard (alias Shep) was born in the UK in 1956, and migrated to Australia as a child with his parents and grew up in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia. Shep worked as a teacher for over 20 years, then 4WD Driver / Tour Guide on Kangaroo Island, but now enjoys life as a full time artist. From an early age Shep always enjoyed drawing, and started his art career working in pen and ink, often featuring rustic rural scenes and historic buildings. In 1997 Shep ventured into colour, painting in acrylics, and oils. Shep has taught painting/drawing workshops and enjoys working as an ‘artist in residence’ for venues and schools.
He has artwork in private collections throughout the world. Shep lives on Kangaroo Island, where he has his working studio and art gallery “Sheps Studio”
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Willunga Business and Tourism Inc
Annual General meeting Wednesday July 23
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5.30pm at the Alma Hotel
Willunga Netball Club News
1. Up-Coming home games
5th July - A1, Inter 3, 13 Div 1, 11 Div 1 & 2, 9,s RED at Clarendon, A2, B1, B2, C, Inter 3, at McLaren Flat, 13 Div 2, 11 Div 3, 9's White at Kangarilla, 13 Div 3 at Meadows,
19th July - All Teams Home,
26th July - A1, Inter 1, 13 Div 1, 13 Div 3, 11 Div 1 2 & 3, 9's RED at Aldinga, A2, B1, B2, C, Inter 3, at Kangarilla, 13 Div 2 at Meadows, 9's WHITE Noarlunga.
2. 90th Anniversary
3. Willunga Netball Hosting Grand Final Day!! Sat 13 Sept 2014.
4. 12 out of 15 teams in the top 4 half way through the season. Things are looking good!!!
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Willunga Football Club Creek Easy Winners Under Harsh Conditions Langhorne Creek won the toss and kicked with a 3 or 4 goal wind. West kicked an easy goal 5 minutes in after a mis-kick from the Willunga fullback. Mattner kicked another gimme goal two minutes later when he was awarded a holding free 50 metres ahead of the play. A Perrey tackle was rewarded
one minute later. His well weighted kick found the strong leading Hateley who kicked truly. Willunga’s mid-field and defence tightened up and held Langhorne Creek’s forwards at bay for the next ten minutes until a poor Willunga a hand pass gifted the ball to a hard running Kellock who delivered to Konitzka. He did not let his team down and sent the Creeks into quarter time with a four goal lead. Three minutes into the second quarter Sherry snapped a left foot goal to get Willunga onto the scoreboard. Langhorne Creek then battled hard to deny Willunga back-to-back goals. Their disciplined effort paid dividends when Kellock kicked long to Mattner who kicked his second and the first for either team into the wind. Groom, who had been hard at it for Willunga since the first bounce, was rewarded when his quick kick rolled across the line. Standfield and Keeley had a competitive battle in ruck. Standfield also had many damaging touches in field play. He kicked a fine goal while resting in the forward lines after a diving mark in the pocket. Burdett and Collier were instrumental at driving the ball forward to give Willunga a sniff at half time. Willunga’s second halves have been a problem all season.
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Players were prepared to tackle the issue but the Creeks were determined to win the Premiership Quarter which they did comfortably. They kicked 4 goals with the wind and held Willunga goalless. Glass and Alexopoulos battled their hearts out to stem the Creek’s forward momentum but at times the dam burst. West kicked a long goal from the fifty metre line then strong forward line tackle allowed Perrey to run into an open goal. Derham intercepted numerous Willunga forward movements then combined with Ryan and Tonkin to drive the ball goalward. Mattner set up a Cleggett goal. Huizink’s desperation deep in the Demons backlines prevented two Langhorne Creek goals. Warren eventually broke free to drive a goal through and give his team a commanding lead going into the last quarter. Sherry kicked one for the Demons at the four minute mark but Langhorne immediately answered the challenge from the centre bounce. Consecutive free kicks gave Hateley the opportunity to convert. He kicked truly. A stalemate
ensued for nearly 10 minutes before Alexopoulos kicked a long goal with the breeze after a 50 metre penalty. Warren, Lyon and Dominish set the Creeks. The team goal of the day resulted. Butler kicked it from deep in the pocket having run from the wing and been involved in a series of kicks and handballs. Just before the final siren sounded the Creeks ut a final nail in the coffin when Dominish won a free kick and screwed a long kick into the wind where Mattner marked in a pack and split the middle.
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Church Notices Willunga Uniting Church – Children’s Art exhibition and Annual Spring Fair September 5-6
One excellent way to get through the long nights of winter is to look forward to the season of Spring and the renewal of life energy everywhere. The students from the Willunga Waldorf School are working together towards the season of Spring, through their creative art, to celebrate themes of
environment, community,
Archie Sharp Pastel Ghost Gum
inter-connectedness, and new life. This is a joint community project of the Waldorf School and the Willunga Uniting Church, seeking ways to dialogue, through creative expression, our common values. An exhibition of the students’ work will be exhibited at Bethany Hall, and throughout the church complex from 5 September, followed by our Spring Fair on Saturday 6 September.
This is an annual project of the Willunga Uniting Church, making its gallery space open to local schools each year in September for student art.
Rebecca Hicks, the Art teacher from the Waldorf School describes it like this: “Our curriculum strives to awaken social responsibility and service to the community and much of what we do as a matter of course seems to comfortably align with the messages within Psalms 104 and 138. From Kindergarten onward, an intrinsic love of nature is combined with a hands-on approach, followed in later years by a scientifically based understanding of natural processes and active care for the environment. At every level, students learn to live in partnership and cooperation with the natural world and her
cycles, planting gardens, caring for animals, and learning lessons for meeting and taking responsibility for the ecological challenges of the future.
“We value soul moods through which learning unfolds: wonder, awe, devotion, gratitude, compassion and trust. The ability to recognise beauty, to discriminate between right and wrong, to carry out a chosen course of action, are the qualities consciously cultivated in the school.
Art is a 'humaniser'….it strengthens not only our sense of self, but a sense of community. The arts are integrated into all aspects of our curriculum, and extending the arts into the wider community through this exhibition at Willunga Uniting Church is a wonderful opportunity and privilege to make and strengthen connections with each other.
Artwork from all year levels will be represented, however the high school Art Elective students are working specifically on individual and collaborative projects in response to Psalms 104 and 138. We have engaged in conversations around environmental stewardship, social responsibility, what is at the core of environmental and social sustainability and pondered questions around what is needed to live in a compassionate world.”
The Waldorf School Exhibition will be hosted by the Willunga Uniting Church during the month of September, with a launch date of Friday the fifth.
The Annual Spring Fair occurs the next day also at Bethany Hall and the
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adjacent Bell Paddock, home of the historic Bell Tree. There will be a variety of food and craft stalls, live plant sales, performances of music composed by the Waldorf students, children’s games and activities, and much more.
The weekend is a celebration of the spirit of creativity, community, and the created order, perhaps best expressed through the eyes of the young.
Where: Bethany Hall, Uniting Church and Bell Paddock: Corner St Andrews and St Judes, Willunga
When: 5-6 September 2014 Art exhibition launch: 5 September at 6:00 PM – The exhibition will be open to the public each Saturday in September during market hours. Annual Spring Fair: Saturday 6 September from 10:00 AM to 3:00
PM.*
Space is still available for up to 20 local stall-holders. Preference will be given to local vendors offering food, environmental, or child friendly themes.
For general enquiries please contact Margaret [Uniting Church] 8323-7509.
For interested stall holders the contact number is 0400 740 562, or email: [email protected]
July Community News - Jenny Escots
------- Anglican Pastoral District of Southern Vales St Stephen’s Church, St Andrews Tce. Willunga. Service: Saturday 5.30 pm: Vigil Mass. All Welcome. Contact: Fr Paul Devenport, Telephone 8323 9744 Website: www.southernvalesparish.org
The discipleship program Following Jesus continues each week: Monday 7.00 pm: Home of Bob & Sue Smith, Seaford Rise Wednesdays– 10.00 am, St Margaret's; 7.00 pm St Ann’s
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 August 16th at 7.pm. Bookings to Ted Sandercock 8556 4535
International Lunch—Saturday July 5th, 12.30 pm at St Margaret’s, McLaren Vale. Tickets: Sylvia Francis 83823 007 Quiz Night—Friday July 11th, 6.30 pm at St Ann’s, Aldinga. Contact Anne Chittleborough 8556 5078 Confirmation—10.00 am Sunday July 13th at St Margaret’s. Seven candidates will be welcomed into the Anglican Church. Only ONE service in the Pastoral District St Ann Patronal Festival—Sunday July 20 at 10.00 am at St Ann's, Aldinga. Fr Paul’s farewell service followed by lunch. Fr Paul commences his ministry in The Riverland in early August. Family Tea - Friday 25th July at St Ann's at 6.30 pm. All welcome.
Almond Blossom Festival Southern Vales Anglican Church produce Stall at the Festival lunches. Cakes and jams among other tasty goods.
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Catholic Parish of Willunga Church times are the following in Willunga at St Joseph's Church, St Jude's street: 8:30 am on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Sundays of the month; 10:30 am on the 2nd and
4th Sundays of the month. Weekday mass is held at 9 am on Wednesdays, Thursday and Fridays. See www.willungaparish.org.au/
------- 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 filled 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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General Church Information: Coast and Vines Church 12-14 Aldinga Rd Willunga – PO Box 196 Willunga SA 5172 Office 8556 2585 Mobile 0427 221126 Email [email protected] Web www.coastandvineschurch.org.au Facebook facebook.com/Coast-Vines-Church Service times: 10am on Sundays Coast and Vines Church is a member Church of the ‘Acts 2 Alliance’ (A2A) Network. A2A churches are both here in Australia and overseas. For more information go to; www.a2a.org.au
Church Ministries: Men’s and Women’s groups – Children’s Church – Crèche – Prayer – ‘TNT’s” (Twenties and Thirties) – Youth – Counseling – Missions – ‘The Attic’ Op Shop (open Wed – Sat)
Any enquires phone Rod Dowie on 0427 221126
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Willunga Events (To update this info email [email protected])
Aldinga Bay Croquet Club Come and join us and learn how to play Association Croquet, Golf Croquet and/or Ricochet. Association Croquet is on Wednesday a.m. and Saturday a.m. Golf Croquet is on Wednesday at 1 p.m. and Friday 9 a.m. Ricochet is on 11 a.m. Mondays. Courts at rear of the Aldinga Bay Bowling Club. Further information ring Bob 8556 2659 A.H. or Ken 8556 3787 A.H.
Aldinga University of the Third Age If you are retired or near retirement and would like to keep your brain and body active meet new people, share your skills or learn new ones. Join Aldinga U3A. For more information ring Margaret 83830562. Classes run in school terms. Classes include poetry, history, creative writing, exercise, dance, gardening, films, lectures, excursions, philosophy and many more.
Bridge lessons for Beginners will commence again on Friday 25th July from 1.00pm - 3.30 pm for 6 weeks. The last lesson being on Friday August 29th. The cost for the 6 weeks is $50.00. These are held at the Fleurieu Golf Club at Mt Compass. For enquiries please contact Marg White 0415673456
Breast Cancer Support Group, Aldinga Med Centre, 89 Rowley Rd, Aldinga Bch Conference Room, Wednesdays fortnightly 10-11.30am, donation, contact Susie 0423 972 813 for details www.facebook.com/AldingaBreastCancerSupportGroup
CINEMALLUNGA Cinemallunga is restoring the old Willunga Show Hall into a cinema and arts venue. 5 or 6 events a year, usually held on the third Saturday of Feb, April, June, Aug and Oct. Interested in film, audio-visual projection, catering, promotion, cinema history, movie making or the warm glow of a fun night out. More details from Brian on 0418 807 529 or Andrew 0439 687 281
Food Swap: Location: Adjacent to The Green Room on High St, 8-12pm When: Saturday, every fortnight You can contribute and choose from garden surplus fruit, veges, eggs, cut and or dried herbs, conserves and potted seedlings. Just drop off your produce, labeled if you think that will help, and choose a few items for yourself.
The Healers Market is the third Sunday of each month. This market has a special focus on Health, Healing and Wellbeing and is held in the beautiful Singing Gallery 133 Main Road McLaren Vale. On offer each month is Massage, Reiki & Holistic Therapies, Psychic Readers, Crystals & Jewellery, Himalayan Salt Lamps and more. FREE ENTRY. All welcome. 11am - 4pm [email protected] 83841008
LETS South Markets Barter markets now held fortnightly on High street in Willunga next to the Green Room Organic Cafe between 9.00am and 12 noon. On alternate weeks is the vege swap. For more information contact Secretary Wil Heidt on 0414 484 723 or email [email protected] Visit the website www.letssouth.com.au
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
Probus Club of McLaren Vale, Willunga & Districts Our men’s club meets at 10 o'clock on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. The club of about 50 retired men who meet only for the enjoyment of each other’s company. Interesting speakers and a cuppa afterward. Our club does not raise funds nor have working bees. We also have occasional lunches at a local venue or visit interesting places around Adelaide. Attendance at these is optional. If you would like to attend a meeting, telephone Jim on 8556 2540 or Colin on 8323 7952
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
Singing Gallery Music Market second Saturday of the month 10am-2,00pm Everything to do with music, poetry, storytelling and the arts. Dave 0413 358 618 [email protected]
Southern Cancer Club Providing friendship, social support, information & education but will not provide medical advice either clinical, alternative or new age. Meeting monthly on Monday anytime between 9-12 noon & 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 Onkaparinga Permaculture Gathering: Permaculture is a design system that can be applied to almost any project, from creating a small garden to designing a large office building, farm or entire village. All welcome. Shared lunch and relevant workshops and discussions. Location: Different each month, the third Sunday of each month. Prior contact essential: Jeff Simmons 85289113
Southern Vales View Club (VIEW – Voice, Interests, Education of Women), invites ladies to join our meetings at Carmel’s Bar and Grill, 250 Main Road, McLaren Vale, on the second Friday of each month at 10.30 for an 11.00am start. All very welcome. Contact Marlene on 8323 8861 or email [email protected] for further information.
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Southern Vales Wellbeing group meets at the Singing Gallery every Wednesday from 1.00pm to 3.30pm during school terms cost $4.50 Contact Lesley 8323 8527
STARS - Southern Theatre and Arts Supports The phone number for bookings and information is Carolyn 0438 859 788 visit www.stars.org.au or email [email protected]
The Ladies' Probus Club of the Southern Vales meets for fun and friendship at 10.00 am on the third Monday of the month in the Lutheran Church Hall, Aldersey Street, McLaren Vale. New members and visitors are welcome and for further information please telephone Evelyn on 83239504 or Pam on 83239977.
Top Pub Poetry The Old Bush Inn 7.30-9.00pm every 2nd Wednesday of the month. Dinner at 6.30 poetry at 7.30pm Convenor Moira 0451 30 0090 [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 Market is the first Saturday of each month. This market has a special focus on Wellbeing, Health and Healing. Stalls include massage, reiki & crystal healing, Psychic Readers, Jewellery & Clothing, Gifts & Books, Himalayan Salt Lamps and a Cafe. There is a free workshop and meditation each month. FREE ENTRY Willunga Rec Centre 9-2pm [email protected] 0427793314
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 Business and Tourism exec meets5.30pm, 2nd Wednesday of the Month at the meeting room of the Show Hall, Main Street, Willunga
Willunga CFS training Wednesday 7.00 for 7.30pm at fire station, meetings 2nd Wednesdays of the month. Admin Coordinator 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". Waverly 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 ph
85564297 www.willungafarmersmarket.com.au
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 Girl Guides - For girls 5-15 years. Thursdays 5.00 to 6.30pm, Old Show Hall, Main Road. All welcome to come and try. Contact Brenda 8382 6651
Willunga Golf Club is always looking for new members. The club has membership category options to suit all golfers. There is NO entry fee and annual membership fee payment is flexible. The golf course is one of the best on the Fleurieu Peninsula We run regular competitions on Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday. Ring Judi on 8556 4234 or take a look at the Club website www.willungagolf.com.au
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
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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. Giant Trash and Treasure Market - held every 4 months at the sale yard.
Willunga Lions Ladies Auxiliary Boutique - come and see us Butterworth Road, Aldinga Beach – pre-loved clothes, toys, books, bric a brac etc contact Merle Hirsch 8557 7519 or Margaret Dorton 8556 3591
Willunga Men’s Circle: An opportunity to speak and to be heard. There is no agenda, no discussion, no judgment and no advice. Just the freedom and safety to share, who you really are and what is really going on in your life, with other men. Location: 62 Aldinga Rd Willunga When: last Wednesday of each month Prior bookings essential: Jeff Simmons 85289113
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 Inquiries phone 8556 2195
Willunga Quarry Market second Saturday of every month 9.00am-1.00pm Willunga Recreation Park Contact David 0408 897 393 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]
Yoga and Wellbeing Centre in Willunga 16 Saint Lukes Street (rear) Classes - various times Phone Hope Deane for more information on 0408 835 723, or 08 7510 2072
Disclaimer - All possible care has been taken in the preparation, compilation and collection of information in this publication. However, the Willunga Business and Tourism Association Inc. expressly disclaims any liabilities for the accuracy and sufficiency of the information and under no circumstances shall be liable in negligence or otherwise in or arising out of the preparation or supply of any information aforesaid. Responsibility for content remains with the authors.
