Distribution 2200
September 2015
Mannum, South Australia 5238
Issue Number 105
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Sala Opening Night pprox 90 people attended the Official Opening of our SALA “Re-Connected” Exhibition at the Wool Shed Gallery, Randell Street Mannum. The Mayor Dave Burgess officially opened the exhibition and spoke about the importance of Art in the Community and to find so many Artists in the Mid Murray Region with such a variety of remarkable skills. The 2015 SALA Exhibition was curated by Ms Tess Minett, Arts and Cultural Development Officer with the Mid Murray Council, and administered by volunteer Valerie Cox. Thanks to Graham Gaston for use of The Wool Shed Gallery, Marg Haythorpe and Valorie Bottroff for their help on opening night and Michael Chorney for hanging the show. In the past three weekends close to 150 people have passed through the Wool Shed Gallery which is open from 11am to 4pm Saturdays and Sundays of each weekend. Visitors have the opportunity to meet an Artist or their representative who will be attending the gallery. The works range from paintings, photography, recycled sculpture, pastels, oil, aerosol, bronze and limestone sculptures. The SALA Festival continues until Sunday 31st of August. For further information view the SALA Catalogue or ring the Wool Shed gallery 8569 8042.
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Junk Artist Steve Oatway, Mayor Dave Burgess, Arts Officer Tess Minett
Cycling Plan – Public Consultation he Mid Murray Council Local Area Strategic Bicycle Plan is now open for public consultation. The plan aims to increase the number of cyclists in the whole Mid Murray district through a range of initiatives, incorporating community input from all demographics, from school age to the elderly. Mid Mur r ay Mayor Dave Burgess said this was one of the many initiatives the Council wanted to forge ahead with, to not only encourage local people to cycle more, but also to attract other cyclist groups to the district.
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“We know that cycling is a recreational activity that is cheap and relatively easy to take part in. We also know that we have some of the most beautiful countryside to immerse yourself in,” said Mr Burgess. “... we hope by implementing parts of this plan, we can attract more visitors to our district who are cycling enthusiasts, and are keen to stay, cycle and play here in Mid Murray.” “Cycling numbers are growing already in Mid Murray with the very active Mannum Peddle Wheelers group increasing in membership each month. This group has already been integral in advising Council on the plan, and will remain one of the key stakeholder groups to provide input in the coming weeks of consultation. “We are also hoping to get feedback from residents living in other townships within the district, and will be going directly to schools and progress associations to gather their thoughts as well.” People can find out more about how they can have their say on the Council Website www.-mid-murray.sa.gov.au. Otherwise, you can drop in to any of the three Council offices in Mannum, Cambrai and Morgan to ask for your copy of the plan to review.
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For consultation details see page 12
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