Festival of Innovation

A showcase of science and technology at UniSA Mawson Lakes Campus.

By the Bottle

with David

Garrick,

Mawson Lakes Food and Wine Consultant

Taylors Estate Sparkling Pinot Chardonnay NV

This divine sparkling wine made from Pinot Noir Chardonnay has taken Chief Winemaker, Andrew Eggins, almost a decade to make.

Andrew was once Chief Winemaker of Yellowglen and has also made wine for Loius Roederer in Champagne, France, so what he doesn’t know about sparkling wine is simply not worth knowing.

Now a decade on, Andrew has once again let his passion for quality sparkling shine with this number.

Sourced from cool climate fruit, and extended bottle fermentation, has created a degree of finesse and complexity that only true sparkling makers are capable of achieving.

The wine exhibits a delicate persistent mousse and wonderful citrus fruit with underlying honeyed toast and a creamy softness, finished with a touch of spice.

Get your hands on a bottle or two, available at Parafield Liquor Store located close to Bunnings.

Japanese Cultural Festival coming to Mawson Lakes

An interactive experience of Japanese culture, traditions and cuisine should entice you to Mobara Park on Sunday 28 October when the City of Salisbury celebrates it’s sister relationship with the city of Mobara in Japan.

The annual festival is called Matsuri on Mobara and this year a delegation from Japan will help us celebrate the 10th anniversary of the sister relationship. The colourful event features non-stop entertainment including a sword dance, martial arts demonstrations and singing and dancing, alongside hands-on origami and kimono activities. There will be displays of sushi making and tea ceremonies and authentic Japanese food on sale. Ed.

Open 11am to 4pm

Quilting Ladies of Mawson Lakes

A diligent hush filled the room as ladies cut, arranged and measured colourful shapes of material to sew into quilts. I was visiting a workshop in the community centre organised by the Mawson Lakes Quilting Friends.

Yvonne Dawson who lives in Trinity Green and has been engaged in sewing, tapestry and needlework all her life, is one of the coordinators of the group. She describes quilting as a most satisfying and enjoyable craft.

“Glorious bold, bright coloured fabrics and exotic textures give us lots of scope for creativity,” she said.

“I have nine grandchildren and so far I’ve made a quilt for seven of them. On a cold night they love to curl up in their quilt and watch television, and because the quilts are made from cotton they wash and wear well.”

Quilting goes through fashion and there is always something new to learn. Traditionally quilts were functional for beds, but the modern trend is towards decorative art quilts that are displayed on walls and as home decor. Modern techniques include layering of sheer fabrics, beading, sequins and embroidery in the stitching.

Yvonne said that craftwork is a call to get out of the house. “I love the companionship and the inspiration from other women, and because it is a skill that requires concentration and patience, it keeps my mind active and focused,” she said.

The Quilting Friends meet regularly and on the second and fourth Saturday of the month. Ed.

For information contact Clare on 8367 6918

Photo by M Bleckly at Dogs Day

Loving kisses by Nigella

Humans love us dearly, they feed us and play with us, so I figure a little thanks with a few kisses is the least we can offer as a sign of appreciation.

I get loads of kisses from my family, all over – on my head, behind my ears, top of my nose; and mummy even blows raspberries on my tummy. It’s wonderful.

I give back lots of kisses too. I particularly like it when we go walking and the little children come running over to give me a pat. Some of them are a bit scared of dogs so my mummy shows them how to pat a dog by first asking the owner’s permission and then gently putting their hand in front of my nose as an introduction.

If the children are gentle I give them soft little kisses on their hands. Oh, they love it. One little girl counted 9 kisses! Mummy says to the children: “Nigella has given you a little kiss because she likes you.” They beam with happiness.

Kisses are usually fleeting things, but not the one I got from Mayor Gillian Aldridge at the Mawson Lakes Photographic Exhibition. This is what you would call an ‘everlasting kiss’.

Gillian is a dog-lover and on this occasion she gave me a big smooch on top of my head. She was wearing bright orange lipstick with lots of sticking power and it left a lustrous outline between my ears. She offered to wash it off but I said: “No way. This is a ‘Mayoral Kiss’ and

I’m going to wear it with honour!” And I did, for two days, until it faded away.

Yes, sometimes I do worry about the transfer of germs. That is, human germs to me. All those humans who sniff and cough and have runny noses and touch me, and little kids with dirty hands; you just never know where they’ve been. Then there’s the issue of bacteria in the mouths of humans . . .

I take reassurance that human germs are not transferable to dogs; and I’m fully vaccinated, so I don’t let the fear of germs stop me from kissing and being kissed.

To me, licking is loving.

PS - We had a fabulous time at Dogs Day Out. Take a look at my blog to see the photos and what the dogs thought of the party. Go to www.mawsonlakesliving.info

Pioneer’s Monument in Mawson Lakes

Long before white settlement, indigenous people camped along Dry Creek where we live today. Then in 1842 the land was granted to Sir Montague Lowther Chapman and the area became known as the Township of Montague.

A monument to the original white settlement in Mawson Lakes is located on the Dry Creek Linear Walk. It also serves as a memorial to unmarked graves of the settlers at this site. A seat is next to the monument for those who want to pause and reflect.

You will find the engraved monument on the west side of Dry Creek, about 100m from the intersection of Montague Rd and Main North Rd.

The monument which was unveiled in 2009 depicts current roads in black lines (Main North Rd, Montague Rd and Mawson Lakes Bvd), overlaid by the original settlement roads in yellow.

The landmark can be reached by parking at the far end of Mary St which is close to the intersection of Montague Rd and Mawson Lakes Boulevard. Mary St is one of the oldest areas in Mawson Lakes, pre-dating the Delfin development.

Elaine and Stephen White.

Are you a confident woman?

“We have approximately 64,000 thoughts a day and our thoughts create our future,” said guest speaker, Helen Elizabeth Alm, at the September Business Women’s Network at The Polaris Centre in Technology Park. In an engaging and interactive talk, Helen said that thoughts can be positive or negative but it’s up to us to channel our thoughts and our energy to create success.

But what is success? Each person defines it differently and it changes over time. For some it involves business, for others it is about relationships, so Helen advised each woman to write down her goals for success, as well as the challenges facing her.

“Self-knowledge and selfacceptance of who you are and what you want to achieve is the key to being a confident woman. You must learn to trust yourself. When you trust yourself you can extend yourself,” she said.

Helen will conduct a day long seminar in Mawson Lakes later in the year. Ed.

For information about the seminar and the Business Women’s Network contact Janet at the Business Centre. See below.

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- Business Women’s Network: bringing women together to enhance their networks & support

- Sundowner Club: a regular networking event for local business owners

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