OCTOBER 2017
Have Your Say on a New Playground at Mitcham Reserve
The City of Mitcham plans to expand and re-imagine the play space and upgrade the play equipment at Mitcham Reserve. We would like to hear your feedback on two draft designs to upgrade the play equipment at Mitcham Reserve by 5pm Friday 13 October FULL STORY ON PAGE 4-5 MITCHAM COMMUNITY NEWS OCTOBER 2017 Also in this issue 2
What’s on at the Community Centres
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Halloween Roller Disco
10 Community Calendar 11 Construction in Your Street Don’t miss Mitcham’s most talented skaters and musicians who will perform at ‘Youth Fest 17’ at Karinya Reserve, Eden Hills Saturday 28 October from 11am to 4.30pm. Page 3
If you live in the Bushfire Prone Area it is essential to prepare your home and property to withstand a Bushfire before the start of the Fire Danger Season. Page 6-9
Come and celebrate your zest for life and join in a range of fun activities and programs during Zest Fest in October. Page 16
12 Nominate to become a Gault Ward Elected Member 13 Your Elected Members 14 Register Now to Learn How to Live Smart 15 Join Michael Smith Author and Adventurer
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What’s on at the Community Centres The Community Centres have an exciting school holiday program in October… Hiking and Outdoors
Kids Camera Action
SA Scouts Engage Team will take you on a hike through Brownhill Creek. Ages 5-15.
The kids will love learning about filmmaking at this unique school for kids. You can send the kids for the entire week or just for the day. The week long program will cover topics including Action Cam, Go-Pro and Animation.
Date:
Monday 9 October
Venue:
Mitcham Cultural Village
Time:
9am to 12noon
Cost: $5 Register: 8130 6000 or email engage@sa.scouts.com.au
Date:
Tuesday 3 to Friday 6 October
Venue:
Mitcham Cultural Village
Register: www.kidscameraction.com/enrol
Woodwork for Kids Kids will be able to join in the fun at the Mitcham Community Shed to choose to make one of four woodwork projects based around games and puzzles. Bookings essential. Ages 9 years and over.
Free Tax Information for Residents and Businesses
Venue:
Mitcham Cultural Village, Community Shed
Giant Games including Outdoor Rock Climbing Wall
Times:
Thursday 5 October 9am to 12noon
Monday 9 October 9am to 12noon
Come and play giant games and climb the giant rock wall with the SA Scouts Engage team.
Thursday 12 October 12.30pm to 3.30pm
Date:
Wednesday 11 October
Cost: $10
What to do when you hire workers, and how to determine whether they’re employees or contractors
Venue:
Blackwood Community Centre
Register: communitycentres@mitchamcouncil.sa.gov.au
Pay as you go withholding annual report and payment summaries
Time:
1pm to 4pm
Cost:
$5
Superannuation guarantee rates, reporting and due dates
Yoga for Kids
How to draw a Mandala
Wind down the kids from a busy term at school at our yoga class.
Join Cathy Gray to learn the techniques of Mandala drawing.
Date:
Wednesday 11 October
Date:
Tuesday 10 October
Venue:
Cumberland Park Community Centre
Venue:
Blackwood Community Centre
Time:
10.30am to 11.30am
Time:
10am to 11.30am
Cost: $8
Cost: $22
Register: 0419 226 299
Register: 0413 382 291
Mickster the Trickster and Einstein the Magic Bookworm Join us for school holiday fun at the Mitcham Cultural Village on Saturday 7 October with Mickster the Trickster and Einstein the Magic Bookworm.
Along the way you will meet fun and quirky characters including Marshmallow the Magic Dove, Lilly the Counting Ladybug, Cosmo the Clown and of course the main star of the show, Einstein the Magic Bookworm!
If you have employees or are thinking of employing workers register to learn:
How to report fringe benefits to your employees
Register: 8130 6000 or email engage@sa.scouts.com.au
These school holidays Mickster the Trickster will take you and your kids on a fun, interactive adventure filled with colourful magic and music in Einstein the Magic Bookworm.
Employer Essentials
Date:
Saturday 7 October
Time:
11am and 1pm
Location: Mitcham Cultural Village, 103 Princes Road, Mitcham
Taxable payments reporting for the building and construction industry Location: Mitcham Cultural Village, 103 Princes Road, Mitcham Date:
10 October
Time:
9.30am to 11am
Tax Essentials for Small Business If you are thinking of starting a business, give your business the best and learn: Business structures and their different rules, tax rates and obligations Tax and non-tax business registrations Allowable deductions Annual and quarterly reporting requirements Location: Mitcham Cultural Village, 103 Princes Road, Mitcham Date:
17 October
Time:
9.30am to 11.30am
Tickets are $10.
Record Keeping for Small Business
To book visit trybooking.com/RTMS or email bringmemagic@outlook.com
Good recording keeping is important. The session will cover: Why good record keeping is important What records to keep and for how long Tips for retaining good records Where to get help and support Location: Mitcham Cultural Village, 103 Princes Road, Mitcham
Follow us on Facebook @mitchamcommunitycentres
Date:
24 October
Time:
9.30am to 12noon
To register visit www.mitchamcouncil.sa.gov.au/ communitycentres
T +61 8 8372 8888 | www.mitchamcouncil.sa.gov.au/communitycentres | communitycentres@mitchamcouncil.sa.gov.au
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Halloween Roller Disco Get your skates on for a spooktacular night of roller skating action at the Rec Centre on Saturday 28 October from 6.30pm to 9.30pm. Join DJ Ollie to celebrate Halloween at the Rec Centre’s Halloween Roller Disco! Dressing up is encouraged, with plenty of prizes for best dressed and heaps of give-a-ways. Don’t worry if you don’t have your own skates as the ticket price includes skate hire. Tickets are only $10 until October 27 or $15 at the door. Location: Blackwood Community Recreation Centre, 1 Northcote Road, Eden Hills Date:
Saturday 28 October
Time:
6.30pm to 9.30pm
For further information or to pre-purchase tickets call the Blackwood Community Recreation Centre on 8278 8833, email contactus@blackwoodrec.com.au or visit them, 1 Northcote Road, Eden Hills.
Youth Fest 17
Location: Karinya Reserve, Eden Hills Date: Saturday 28 October Time: 11am to 4.30pm
Mitcham’s most talented skaters and musicians will perform at ‘Youth Fest 17’ at Karinya Reserve, Eden Hills Saturday 28 October from 11am to 4.30pm. Youth Fest 17 will showcase the amazing talents of local young people, featuring the popular Battle of the Bands, along with the skate, scooter and BMX competitions. Local bands and performers will entertain the crowd on an outdoor stage. While the skate, scooter and BMX competitions, which are again part of the South Australian Skate Park League series, will take part on the skate park. With plenty of prizes on offer, give-a-ways, rock climbing wall, free face painting and airbrush artist, live music, food and drink stalls, there is something for everyone.
For more information call Council’s Youth Development Officer on 8372 8869, email youth@mitchamcouncil.sa.gov.au or visit www.mitchamcouncil.sa.gov.au/youth
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Mitcham Reserve Playspace Upgrade SENIOR AGE PLAY (6-12 YRS)
COMMEMORATIVE AND HISTORICAL GARDEN
BRICK PAVEMENT
DRINKING FOUNTAIN
MIDDLE AGE PLAY (3-7 YRS)
ROAD EDGE BUFFER
ASPHALT PAVEMENT
PICNIC TABLE
JUNIOR AGE PLAY (1-5 YRS)
FLOOD PRONE AREA
VEHICULAR PAVEMENT
BARBEQUE
NATURE PLAY
PROTECTED BIODIVERSITY ZONE
IRRIGATED LAWN
PARK BIN
VILLAGE GREEN
CREEK ROCK
PARK SEAT
FAMILY FACILITIES AREA
PLAYGROUND IMPACT SURFACING
TOILETS
MEMORIAL ARCH OLD
WAR MEMORIAL
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ROAD BUFFER
FUTURE SCULPTURE ROTUNDA EXISTING TREE TO BE RETAINED & PROTECTED
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QUIET PLAY
PLAY EQUIPMENT
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Have Your Say on a New Playground at Mitcham Reserve Council is inviting feedback from the community on two draft designs to upgrade the play equipment at Mitcham Reserve. We invite you to have your say by 5pm Friday 13 October. The City of Mitcham plans to expand and reimagine the play space and upgrade the play equipment at Mitcham Reserve. Two designs were developed using feedback from workshops undertaken with children from local schools. Over 50 children participated in a Children’s Voice Workshop held at the reserve in April; their feedback assisted in the development of the concept plans.
The designs feature a mix of nature play and conventional playground equipment. Design A has more nature play features with less formal playground equipment and Design B has more conventional equipment, but less nature play features.
Mitcham. Complete the online survey at www.mitchamcouncil.sa.gov.au/mitchamreserve or collect a copy from the City of Mitcham Civic Centre, 131 Belair Road, Torrens Park; Mitcham Library, 154 Belair Road, Hawthorn; or Blackwood Library, 215 Main Road, Blackwood.
Council invites your feedback by 5pm Friday 13 October on which design and mix of equipment and nature play features you would like provided at Mitcham Reserve, Old Belair Road,
Following consultation a report and a detailed plan based on feedback from the community will be presented to Council.
For more information and to have your say visit www.mitchamcouncil.sa.gov.au/mitchamreserve
Proposed Play Areas Junior Age Play Area (1-5 yrs) Area identified for junior play and inclusive play experiences due to close proximity to parking, family facilities area and village green. Play area to encompass existing Chinese Elm Tree to utilise natural shade and increase comfort for users.
Reserve Areas Village Green A historical landscape that preserves the original design intent of William Giles in the planning of Mitcham Village. The intent was to create a flexible common area and meeting place for the local community. Due to the historical significance of this area it is deemed unsuitable to host structured play elements however informal and recreational play will continue to be accommodated.
Commemorative and Historical Garden Contains historical war memorials. Ornamental planting of English lavender celebrates a connection to Mitcham England the birthplace of William Giles.
Family Facilities Area
Middle Age Play Area (3-7 yrs)
Contains key facilities to extend duration of visit including toilets and a large shelter; accommodating three picnic settings. Location provides easy access to parking, village green and existing play space.
Area identified for middle age play experiences on southern side of creek. Encourages freedom to roam and seek independence but within visibility of Junior Play area. Supports age appropriate challenges and risky play.
Protected Biodiversity Zone
Senior Age Play Area (6-12 yrs)
Flood Prone Area
Area identified for senior age play experiences on southern extent of reserve. Encourages freedom to roam and seek independence for older children. Supports age appropriate challenges and risky play. Existing swing set to be retained. Existing service infrastructure will be considered in development of final design.
Nature Play (3-12 yrs) Area identified for unstructured wild play experiences that encourage environmental, cultural and historical learning. Elements designed to be within the flood prone area are to be robust and durable.
Areas identified in Mitcham Reserve Heritage Tree Protection Plan.
Road Edge Buffer Area provides a safety and acoustic offset for designated play nodes.
Area contains seasonal inundation that may impact play equipment. Area may be suitable for informal robust nature play elements in context with Brownhill Creek.
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Prepare for the Bushfire Season
As a resident of the City of Mitcham if you live in the shaded area, then you live in a Bushfire Prone Area.
PREPARE TO LIVE AND SURVIVE IN A BUSHFIRE PRONE AREA
CLARENCE GARDENS
CUMBERLAND HAWTHORN PARK KINGSWOOD WESTBOURNE NETHERBY PARK
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AS A RESIDENT LIVING IN THE BUSHFIRE PRONE AREA IT IS ESSENTIAL TO PREPARE YOUR HOME AND PROPERTY TO WITHSTAND A BUSHFIRE.
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LOWER TORRENS COLONEL MITCHAM PARK LIGHT GARDENS CLAPHAM MITCHAM
PASADENA PANORAMA
IF YOU IGNORE THE NEED FOR FUEL REDUCTION PRIOR TO AND DURING THE FIRE DANGER SEASON, YOU MAY ENDANGER BOTH YOUR OWN PROPERTY AND THE LIVES AND PROPERTY OF YOUR NEIGHBOURS.
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PARK RESIDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO HAVE AN ANNUAL CLEAN-UP PROGRAM AND COMPLETE THE TASK BEFORE THE START OF THE FIRE DANGER SEASON. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT ONCE THE WORK IS COMPLETED THAT IT IS MAINTAINED THROUGHOUT THE FIRE DANGER SEASON.
URRBRAE
BELLEVUE HEIGHTS
HAWTHORNDENE
BLACKWOOD
CRAIGBURN FARM
UPPER STURT
COROMANDEL VALLEY
When Clearing Properties
Your Property and Home
Properties on Steep Slopes
Consideration must be given to proper land management principles and in accordance with the Native Vegetation Act.
Many factors influence the loss of life and property during bushfires including:
Fuel Reduction
Amount and type of vegetation.
Good fuel reduction practices are essential throughout the year, especially prior to summer.
Condition and placement of buildings. Availability of water.
Remove all flammable materials away from around the house and other buildings, and keep bark and mulch to below 10cm, (4ins) in depth.
Physical capabilities of your family to defend the property.
Greater ground clearance is necessary on sloping properties, especially under established trees. A fuel-reduced zone of 30m to 40m is recommended on steep slopes. The intensity of grassfires increases with the height and quantity of grass. If the grass can’t be kept short by grazing animals, it should be slashed well before the Fire Danger Season to allow time for the debris to rot.
All heaps of bark, fallen leaves, undergrowth, mulch and other flammable heaps should be kept well clear of the house, out buildings and from under trees or shrubs. Prune lower tree limbs and cut long grass within 20m of a residential dwelling and 5m from any other buildings.
The location and accessibility of your property.
Long-term preparation may include changing the layout of your property to include: Strategically placed garden walls. Driveways, trees and shrubs. Outbuildings. These measures may protect your home from radiant heat, significantly increasing the prospect of your survival. Clean-up now for summer safety and remove all flammable materials from around the house. Walk around your home and identify potential spots where a fire may start.
Why do Houses Burn? Many houses survive the fire front only to be destroyed later by fires started from burning debris. Strong winds can break glass or damage roofs allowing flying embers to get inside the house. In a bushfire a house can burn because of: Burning debris landing on or around the house. Radiant heat from the approaching fire. Direct flame contact.
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TO SEEK INFORMATION LISTEN TO LOCAL RADIO VISIT WWW.CFS.SA.GOV.AU CALL THE BUSHFIRE INFORMATION HOTLINE ON 1300 362 361
CLEAN UP FIRES ARE SPREAD AND FUELLED BY FLAMMABLE GRASSES, WEEDS AND BUSHES, REMEMBER TO: • CUT GRASS AND CLEAR AWAY ALL FALLEN LEAVES AND DEAD UNDERGROWTH WITHIN 20M OF THE HOUSE. • CLEAR ALL DRY GRASS, BARK AND MULCH WELL AWAY FROM ANY BUILDINGS. • PROVIDE SPACE BETWEEN TREES AND SHRUBS TO PREVENT A CONTINUOUS CANOPY OR LINE OF VEGETATION FROM THE BUSH OR GRASS LAND TO THE HOUSE. Spark Proofing
Planning to Go
Survival of the house can depend on the type of property, sparks and flammable material entering through windows, under doors, roofs and floorboards.
If you are planning to go your decision needs to be made NOW well before the Fire Danger Season. Consider these points in your plan:
Protect your home by:
Where will you go?
Fitting metal fly wire mesh or solid screens to spark proof windows, doors, ventilators and skylights.
How will you travel and what will you take?
Boxing in or screening eaves and under floor areas. Sealing gaps in the roof area along ridge capping and fascia boards. Removing all plastic, straw or flammable awnings and pergola coverings. Removing any flammable materials lying near or under the house.
At what point will you actually leave?
What if family members get separated? What will you do with your pets?
Plan to Survive Make your decision now? YES - we are staying and are prepared to defend our property. YES - we are going early as we aren’t prepared to defend our property. Even if you plan to go, you must prepare your house and property as if you were staying, you may have no option but to stay and defend as there may be no way out of the area.
• PRUNE LOWER BRANCHES TO PROVIDE A VERTICAL FUEL BREAK TO PREVENT GROUND FIRE SPREADING INTO THE TREES. • TO PROTECT BUILDINGS, KEEP GUTTERS CLEAR OF LEAVES AND TWIGS, AND SCREEN WITH METAL GUTTER-GUARDS. • ESTABLISH A FUELREDUCED ZONE BETWEEN FLAMMABLE HAZARDS AND THE HOME TO REDUCE THE DANGER FROM RADIANT HEAT.
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Prepare for the Bushfire Season BUSHFIRE PREVENTION IS A LEGAL REQUIREMENT
TO SEEK INFORMATION
FOR INFORMATION AND ADVICE ON PROTECTING YOUR PROPERTY FROM BUSHFIRE, CALL MITCHAM BUSHFIRE PREVENTION OFFICER ANTHONY ANDERSON ON 8372 8133.
VISIT WWW.CFS.SA.GOV.AU
Bushfire Survival Plan A written and practiced Bushfire Survival Plan is the most important part of your preparation to survive a bushfire. Thinking ‘I will leave early’ is not enough. You must Prepare to Act and Survive. Your Plan will help you take action and avoid making last minute decisions that could prove deadly during a bushfire.
Why should you have a Bushfire Survival Plan? The majority of people who die during bushfires in South Australia are caught fleeing their homes at the last minute. Preparing your Plan allows you to identify the triggers to leave early or prepare to actively defend your property. Bushfire can be scary and overwhelming. This is not the time to be making major decisions. Preparing your Plan allows you to make major decisions in advance and will help keep you focused and make better decisions in the event of a bushfire threat. During a bushfire, you will most likely be worried about your loved ones. A prepared and practiced Bushfire Survival Plan will help family members know where others are and what they will be doing. You might find at the last minute that you don’t have the clothing, equipment or resources to enact your plan to leave early or stay and defend.
LISTEN TO LOCAL RADIO
CALL THE BUSHFIRE INFORMATION HOTLINE ON 1300 362 361
If Family Members Get Separated
Where to Go
Consider what you will do if a bushfire comes while your children are at school or family members are at work. Find out the school’s policy on bushfires. Do not allow panic to drive anyone into life threatening conditions searching for missing relatives or pets.
Investigate if there is a designated community refuge nearby and what you will need to take. Alternatively, you may be able to shelter with family or friends in a nearby suburb or even in a well-prepared neighbour’s home. Decide in advance where you will go and ensure that it is a safe area.
When to Leave
Property Access
It may be appropriate to go to your chosen refuge on any day the bushfire danger is extremely high. Do not wait until a bushfire threatens, monitor the radio and leave well before the fire front arrives. Never wait until the last moment and follow your Bushfire Plan.
Clear access will allow for the safe movement of fire fighting vehicles. Gateways should be at least three metres wide. Roadways need a well compacted surface with slopes no greater than one metre rise for every four metres, with solid crossings over permanent waterways. Turn areas of 25 metres in diameter are necessary.
SO REMEMBER FIRES CAN THREATEN SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT WARNING. WATCH FOR SIGNS OF FIRE, ESPECIALLY SMOKE, FLYING EMBERS AND FLAMES. KNOW THE FIRE DANGER RATING IN YOUR AREA.
A prepared and practised Bushfire Survival Plan will help you to identify the resources you need.
BE AWARE OF LOCAL CONDITIONS AND KEEP INFORMED.
Bushfires can be unpredictable and the best laid plans can go wrong. A well prepared Plan will include contingencies and back-ups if your primary Plan fails.
HAVE YOUR BUSHFIRE SURVIVAL PLAN AND KIT READY. CALL 000 TO REPORT A FIRE.
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Prepare for the Bushfire Season
FREE DUMPING TO ASSIST MITCHAM RESIDENTS WITH THE COSTS OF CLEARING THEIR PROPERTIES OF FIRE HAZARDS AND REDUCE FUEL LOADS, COUNCIL WILL OPEN THE LYNTON GREEN WASTE DEPOT AT BEAGLE TERRACE, LYNTON FOR FREE DUMPING OF GREEN WASTE FROM 9AM TO 3PM ON: OCTOBER MONDAY 30 NOVEMBER SATURDAY 4, 11, 18 AND 25 MONDAY 6, 13, 20 AND 27 DECEMBER SATURDAY 2 JANUARY SATURDAY 6 FEBRUARY SATURDAY 3 THIS FACILITY WILL BE FREE WITH ONLY GREEN WASTE ACCEPTED – NO RUBBISH AND PROOF OF RESIDENCY WILL BE REQUIRED. NO COMMERCIAL BUSINESSES ALLOWED.
CFS Protection
GREEN WASTE MATERIAL CAN CONSIST OF GRASS CUTTINGS, LEAF MATTER AND PRUNINGS (BRANCHES NO LARGER THAN 200MM (8 INCHES) IN DIAMETER).
CFS cannot guarantee the presence of a fire fighting vehicle and crew to protect every home in a major bushfire. It is therefore extremely important to plan for your family’s safety and be self-reliant. Bushfires threaten life and property throughout our state every summer. Making the right decision about whether to stay or go is critical for your own safety and that of your family.
LYNTON DEPOT CLOSED WHEN WEATHER FORECAST EXCEEDS 37.5°C OR EXTREME OR CATASTROPHIC FIRE DANGER RATING IN MT LOFTY RANGES FIRE DISTRICT.
Backyard Burning Backyard burning of rubbish or green waste material is banned throughout the City of Mitcham all year round. A charcoal only fire is permitted for the purpose of comfort or cooking outside the Fire Danger Season provided: It is no larger than one metre square. There is a four metre clearance of flammable materials. There is an adequate extinguishing agent. A responsible person attends the fire at all times. The burning does not interfere with neighbours. The fire is completely extinguished when finished.
Parking in the Hills Where and how you park your vehicle is an issue in the hills all year round but more so during the bushfire season. Lives and homes are put at risk if access to fire tracks or the most direct route to a fire is impeded by thoughtlessly parked cars obstructing traffic. When you park your vehicle ensure that there is at least three metres of road clearance alongside your car which will allow other vehicles to pass. This is required by law and you may save a life!
Water Supply Mains water cannot be relied on during bushfires as power could be cut or water pressure dramatically reduced. If you have water tanks, dams or a swimming pool, a portable pump and a hose will be required to provide water reserves for the CFS. Gravity fed water tanks with wide opening outlets enable quick filling of buckets plus the use of portable pumps. To use your pumping equipment fit gate valves to all new tanks. Ideally your water supply should be close to the house and there should not be exposed areas of plastic pipe or hose to melt.
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community groups
get fit/social activities
community events
Mitcham Community Calendar Women’s Meeting Place
Swap Cart
Holiday Kids Club
Invites women to join for friendship every Wednesday from 10am to 1pm at the Hawthorn Community Centre, 5 Frimley Grove, Hawthorn. Bring your own lunch. Call 0425 412 889.
Support the 'Grow Free' swap cart at Trinity Baptist Church. Bedford Square. Colonel Light Gardens. Bring your excess produce from your home garden and enjoy what others have provided to share. This includes fruits, vegies, seedlings, herbs, plants and more.
A whole day of fun and excitement at Trinity Baptist Church at Colonel Light Gardens on Tuesday 10 October 9.30am to 3pm. $10. Call 8276 1144 or tbckidsclg@gmail.com
Zonta Club of Adelaide Hills Inc Join the international women’s service club at the Belair Park Country Club on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 6.30pm. Email zcahills@gmail.com or call 0403 579 487.
Free Yoga Classes
Enjoy guest speakers and lots of fun, friendship and fellowship on the fourth Monday monthly at the Belair Park Country Club, Upper Sturt Road, Belair from 10am to 12noon. Call 8278 6269.
Are you a current or former frontline guardian? Enjoy free yoga classes every Tuesday 11.15am to 12noon at the Cumberland Park Community Centre, 378 Goodwood Road, Cumberland Park. All classes are taught with trauma sensitive guidelines and suitable for those with stress, anxiety and PTSD. No bookings required.
Westbourne Park Uniting Church
Clarence Gardens Bowling Club
Sunday services are held at 9.15am, 11am and 6pm all welcome. Visit www.wpuc.org.au or call 8271 7066.
Night Owls Social Lawn Bowls begin at 7pm on Thursday 19 October at the Clarence Gardens Bowling Club, Winona Avenue, Clarence Gardens. Mixed teams any combination, individual and pair entries welcome. Dress code is neat casual with flat soled shoes or barefoot. Loan bowls available. Email peterdry@gmail.com or call 8293 2134.
Mitcham Hills Combined Probus Club
Colonel Light Gardens Ladies Probus Club Enjoy meeting new friends over morning tea and guest speakers on the first Friday of the month at 10am at the Colonel Light Gardens Uniting Church, 560 Goodwood Road, Daw Park. Call 8177 0999. Mitcham Kiwanis Join the Mitcham Kiwanis on the second and fourth Monday each month at 7pm at the Marion Sports Centre, Sturt Road, Marion. Call 8374 3694. Blackwood Lions Bargain Centre The Lions Bargain Centre is open every Saturday morning from 8.30am to 12.30pm at Colebrook Drive off Shepherds Hill Road, Eden Hills – look for the big yellow sign. A treasure trove of things for sale. If you have any unwanted saleable goods call 8370 2144 to arrange free pick-up free of charge. Messy Church at Westbourne Park Uniting Church Enjoy a relaxed style of church on Saturday 18 November at 5pm at the Westbourne Park Uniting Church, 27 Sussex Terrace, Hawthorn. $7 per family. Visit facebook.com/WestbourneParkMC or call 8271 7066.
Thursday Craft at Westbourne Park Uniting Church Classes are held at 27 Sussex Terrace, Hawthorn during school terms each week from 9.30am to 12noon at 27 Sussex Terrace, Hawthorn. $5 per class, includes morning tea. Crèche available. Visit www.facebook.com/thursdaycraft, email craft@wpuc.org.au or call 8271 7066. Hawthorn Pre-schoolers' Playgroup Free fun activities for children 0-4 every Wednesdays and Fridays (during school terms) 10am to 12noon at 42 Angas Road, Hawthorn. Call 0433 770 840. Coffee, Craft and Chat Enjoy a chat over a cuppa and bring your own craft project every Thursday (during term time) from 9.30am to 12noon at 42a Angas Road, Hawthorn. Cost $2. Call 0415 311 999.
Brownhill Creek Rotary Club
Community Junction
Meet on the first and third Tuesday of the month at the Edinburgh Hotel at 6.30pm. Enjoy a meal, listen to guest speakers and assist in fundraising. Email lynnannyl@outlook.com.au or call 0402 121 762.
Join a monthly social group to enjoy board games, table tennis and quiz night. Call 8272 5564.
Blackwood Hills Baptist Church Come along each Sunday at 10am or 7pm at 72 Coromandel Parade, Blackwood. Visit thevillage.org.au or call 8370 0333. Village Church at Melrose Park Every Sunday at 10.30am at the Edwardstown Primary School. Visit thevillage.org.au or call 8370 3256.
Colonel Light Gardens Uniting Church Visit 560 Goodwood Road, Daw Park for playgroup, singing, dancing, games and activities each Tuesday 10am to 11.30am. Bring a piece of fruit. Cost $4. Montessori Preschool Program for children over 2 years each Wednesday 9.30am to 11.30am. Bookings essential. Kids Club for kindy and primary school children every second Friday 6pm to 7.30pm. Cost $4. Day Camp during the school holidays January 15 to 19, 9am to 3pm. Call 8276 7416.
Hills Choral Society Enjoy a music concert on Sunday 22 October at 2.30pm at the Church of St Columba, Cross Road, Hawthorn. Tickets $25, adult, $18 concession, $50 family with afternoon tea. Tickets at the door or visit www.trybooking.com/RDCZ. Call 0447 780 602. Adelaide-Mitcham Prostate Cancer Support Group Join Guest speaker Dr Richard Wells Urologist, who will talk about prostate disease at 7pm on Thursday 26 October at the Colonel Light Gardens RSL Club, 4 Prince George Parade, Colonel Light Gardens. Visit www.adelaide-mitchampcsg.org or call 0406 006 654. St Columba’s Church Fete At 3 Rosevear Street, Hawthorn on Saturday 14 October 8.30am to 2pm and Sunday 15 October 10.30am to 1pm. Books, clothes, cakes, jams, toys, plants, trash and treasure, BBQ, morning tea, much more! Saturday 10am to 12noon listen to ‘The Second Wind Ensemble’. Call 8272 3813. Living Well with Arthritis Are you living with chronic pain or arthritis? Join Care and Share at Trinity to learn how to improve your quality of life on Tuesday 24 October 1.30pm to 3.30pm at 8A Bedford Square, Colonel Light Gardens. This free workshop covers topics including diet, supplements, understanding food labels, and making the right choices and physical activity and exercise. To register call 8276 1144. David Roche Foundation Tour Enjoy a guided tour of the Fermoy House as well as a special exhibition in the Museum’s wing on Tuesday 14 November at 10am. Meet at Roche Foundation, 241 Melbourne Street, North Adelaide. Cost $20, $17 concession. To book email smhydepark@gmail.com or call 0414 747 657. Help Preserve Our Heritage Join the Coromandel Valley and Districts National Trust and the Blackwood Action Group on Wednesday 8 November at 7.30pm at the Blackwood Uniting Church Hall to help us to identify and list places and aspects of our district that we value. Supper provided. Entry by donation. Seniors in Harmony Enjoy music and afternoon at the Mitcham Cultural Village on Tuesday 5 December at 1.30pm to 3.30pm.
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Disability Engagement Register You can influence positive changes for people with disability. If you can give confidential advice on issues that are important in the lives of people with disability then join the Disability Engagement Register. Membership of the register is free and open to people with disability but also open to family members, carers and friends along with other individuals or organisations and service providers who have an interest in disability issues.
The register is a confidential contact list of people who have chosen to be available to provide independent advice on issues that are important to people with disability in South Australia. Government and service providers can use the register to consult with and/or provide information to people with disability.
To join the register visit www.dcsi.sa.gov.au/disabilityengagementregister
Celebrate Mitcham’s History at our Remembrance Event in November
New Orienteering Course at Hawthorndene Reserve
Join us to commemorate the history of Mitcham and Remembrance Day on Friday 10 and Saturday 11 November at Mortlock Park in Colonel Light Gardens.
Hawthorndene Reserve in Watahuna Avenue, Hawthorndene now has a ‘do it yourself’ Orienteering Course for kids and families.
Mitcham’s Remembrance Event will commemorate Remembrance Day and share stories of the Mitcham Army Camp in Colonel Light Gardens which was home to 33,000 soldiers as they trained for World War I. This moving commemoration will honour and bring to life the experiences of South Australian men and women as they trained and prepared for the European battlefields at the Mitcham Camp. School children, from across the City, will learn about the camp by sleeping in tents overnight, just as the soldiers would have done so many years ago.
If you are looking for something to do with the kids this school holidays try your hand at orienteering at Hawthorndene Reserve.
Orienteering is a sport where people visit a number of points marked on the ground using a map and sometimes a compass. The Hawthorndene course is designed for kids and families and has 10 small marker plaques dotted around the reserve. You don’t need a compass for these courses, just a map. Kids and families can navigate themselves and have a great time searching for markers like a treasure hunt. There are two easy courses that start and finish at the southern entrance of the Apex Park playground. The courses which explore the park, are designed to help kids develop problem solving, map reading skills and navigation skills.
The Orienteering Course at Hawthorndene Reserve was officially opened by Cr Lindy Tauber, Orienteering SA and students from Hawthorndene Primary School.
Before you set out, print out a map from the website or load it on your phone visit www.sa.orienteering.asn.au/DIYOrienteering/
A special Remembrance Day ceremony will be conducted by the Colonel Light Gardens RSL, Mitcham RSL and Blackwood RSL at 11am on Saturday 11 November. Afterwards take part in activities to commemorate our history and explore historical displays. For more information visit www.mitchamcouncil.sa.gov.au
Social group for men & women aged 65 or over, who live in the south/east metropolitan area of Adelaide.
Watch out for our new constructions signs which will appear in your street to let you know that works will begin soon.
Construction in Your Street Do you want to find out more information about what works are happening in your street, how long they will take and why they are needed? Visit www.mitchamcouncil.sa.gov.au/constructioninyourstreet and discover: What works we are doing in the community
How we manage the works to keep you safe
When the works will done
How you can provide feedback to us about the completed work
How residents may be impacted
For more information on construction in your street for our roads, footpaths, stormwater and traffic visit www.mitchamcouncil.sa.gov.au/constructioninyourstreet To receive the latest news on what construction is happening in your street follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/cityofmitcham, Twitter @CityofMitcham or visit our website at www.mitchamcouncil.sa.gov.au/constructioninyourstreet
Activities and 2 course hot lunch $18. Mon, Wed, Thurs and Fridays. Come along, meet new friends and join in the fun. We are located at Colonel Light Gardens. Call Janine today for further information and book a FREE guest trial day
8276 1144 www.trinityclg.org.au/care-and-share
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Residents of Gault Ward Vote by 12noon Monday 13 November If you live in Westbourne Park, Hawthorn, Colonel Light Gardens, Lower Mitcham and Clapham make sure your vote counts in the supplementary election for the Gault Ward. Following the resignation of Adrian Rosevear a supplementary election will be held in the Gault Ward by postal vote to fill a vacancy for a new Elected Member. If you live or own property in the Gault Ward and are registered on the Voters Roll you will receive your ballot papers between Tuesday 24 October and Monday 30 October. All ballot papers must be returned by close of voting 12noon, Monday 13 November. When completing your ballot papers make sure that: You mark the ballot paper by placing a ‘1’ next to your preferred candidate or alternatively, place a number next to each candidate in order of preference You complete and sign the declaration on the outside flap The declaration flap is not detached from the envelope You do not put anyone else’s ballot papers in your envelope. You may think you are saving money, but none of the votes will count If you would like to know more about the candidates standing for the Gault Ward supplementary election: Read the material that will accompany your voting papers in the postal voting pack Visit www.mitchamcouncil.sa.gov.au and follow the links Talk to any candidate you may meet Approach individual candidates and/or look on social media to find out their position on matters important to you Attend ‘Meet the Candidates’ session.
Mayor Glenn Spear
Overton Ward Cr Nicholas Economos
Telephone: 0438 221 762
Telephone: 0411 659 669
gspear@mitchamcouncil.sa.gov.au
neconomos@mitchamcouncil.sa.gov.au
We are holding a major event at Mortlock Park in Colonel light Gardens on Saturday 11 November "Remembrance Day". School children from local schools will be camped out at Mortlock Park. Various history lessons including the significance of Colonel Light Gardens as a training ground in the First World War will be explained. We will honour the fallen in an RSL conducted service at 11am. Please consider coming if you can, a history of Mitcham will be a feature of the event.
Spring is upon us. It is a pleasant time of the year with flowers in full blossom. I encourage residents to explore our beautiful gardens such as Carrick Hill.
Council has been briefed on the proposed Blackwood Roundabout upgrade. Work will commence at the end of this year with completion in time for Anzac Day events. I must say the much needed improvements should ease traffic concerns. We acknowledge Minister Hamilton Smith for supporting the funding of these works. I have been involved with interviews of applicants that will make up the new "Development Assessment Panel". From next month changes to planning mean that only one Councillor will be on the panel with other members being appointed independent members. Applicants have a significant amount of experience and I was very impressed with them all. I must say I think an independent panel could bring a better outcome for all. I hope to finalise negotiations with a Blackwood property owner for start on a commercial centre upgrade. The confidential negotiations, it is hoped, will be a stimulus for private investment in the area. Council recently took delivery of a new street sweeper, I approached Engineering with a request for the service to be brought in-house. It seems that this is the type of service that Council should be providing and not outsourcing.
Volunteers I thank the many residents who are volunteers of the City of Mitcham. The volunteers give many hours of their time to help other residents. These services include Community Bus drivers and helpers, personal transport driver support, our library services, and many more. Mitcham Development A majority of Councillors endorsed a draft plan to assist in the future development of the City of Mitcham. The proposal includes identifying the intersection of Cross Road and Goodwood Road for a mix of housing and business. I advocated for the draft plan to include the development of the Repatriation General Hospital site and surrounds for a mix of all-ages health and aged-care services, including small businesses to support the community. I encourage residents to participate in the public consultation which will begin in February. Mitcham Memorial Library At the Full Council meeting on the 8 August 2017 the majority of Council, including myself, endorsed the proposed floor plan for the Mitcham Memorial Library Redevelopment. The Library will include large meeting rooms, parents and youth spaces, wide views overlooking the park, and for the first time incorporate the Toy Library within the building. This is an exciting project for the City of Mitcham. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any issues or concerns.
I congratulate our Engineering team on work conducted carried out in regards to LED Street Lighting. The introduction of this technology will deliver considerable savings to our residents.
For more information please call 8372 8888.
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Nominate to become a Gault Ward Elected Member HAWTHORN
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Nominations are open until 12noon Thursday 12 October to fill an Elected Member vacancy in the Gault Ward following the resignation of Adrian Rosevear. To nominate, pick up a nominations kit at the City of Mitcham Civic Centre at 131 Belair Road, Torrens Park, during business hours or call 8372 8888. The kit contains information about the nomination procedure, the requirements for a candidate’s profile and photograph and details about scrutiny and counting procedures. It also contains general information about being an Elected Member.
For more information on the role of an Elected Member visit www.mitchamcouncil.sa.gov.au
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The Park Ward Cr Tim Hein
Babbage Ward Cr Yvonne Todd
Craigburn Ward Cr Lindy Taeuber
Telephone: 0403 080 080
Telephone: 0418 891 097
Telephone: 0420 372 566
thein@mitchamcouncil.sa.gov.au
ytodd@mitchamcouncil.sa.gov.au
ltaeuber@mitchamcouncil.sa.gov.au
It is exciting to have some action on a few major projects across Mitcham, with Government funding. Very happily, the Blackwood roundabout is being addressed, Springbank/Daws/Goodwood Roads intersection is being sorted out; and the expansion and redevelopment of the Mitcham Memorial Library is exciting. I also hope that in time this passionate focus on library renewal will see much-deserved action at the Blackwood Library too.
I recently attended a “Smart Cities – Building the cities of tomorrow” seminar and as I listened I pondered on the future of Babbage Ward and what it will be in the future. Changes in appearance and amenity of Babbage Ward are happening very rapidly, and I believe to manage the change and influence the future, we each need to take every opportunity to inform ourselves, influence and lead change and remain ambitious and innovative, even if we are not always successful. A Smart City requires high speed internet (much faster than we currently have). Some local councils are focusing on improving their internet technology and creating technology hubs so that business can flourish and residents can improve their technology skills. The Flinders Precinct with the University and the Medical Centre is a major economic driver for South Australia and the City of Mitcham. I see strong benefits in Council partnering with them to ask for sharing of technology and high speed internet especially with nearby residential areas and commercial zones. Another aspect of a Smart City is innovative “citizen driven initiatives”. A small but similar example of using that concept is the “Fund My Neighborhood” grants for resident groups, offered by the State Government. I helped Bedford residents to prepare an application for improvements to their local park and St Marys residents have also submitted an application. I wish them luck with their citizen driven initiatives and congratulate them for putting in time and energy to think about what they would like for their community and then acting. The State Government Development Plan Amendment (DPA) for the Southern Innovation Area and for the Repatriation General Hospital and Surrounding Area, were open for eight weeks consultation, finishing in August. The Southern Innovation Area plan proposed three new zones for Bedford Park - Regional Activity Zone; Suburban Activity Zone; and Open Space Zone. The proposed changes allow higher density development, as well as commercial, retail and mixed use development. I was at the DPTI open day and worked with staff and residents in the affected community to ensure that the Council response to the DPA addressed resident concerns. Council advised the State Government that Council will provide more recommendations after Local Area Planning community consultation is completed. Council will start the Local Area Planning consultation process in October. In July I attended a presentation showing a proposed plan for the Springbank, Daws and Goodwood Roads intersection upgrade. Since then Council has asked the State Government to research a tram line along Goodwood Road, Fiveash Drive and Ayliffes Road, to the Tonsley precinct. This would improve public transport options through the area. There is only one chance to build the intersection fit-for-purpose for many years, so I hope all future needs are considered not just current traffic movement. I regularly talk to residents about many issues and I help where I can. Please call me or email me if you want to discuss Council issues.
Recently several people have called me sensible. There would have been a time in my youth when this could have been the ultimate 'put down' but now in this role I am very pleased to be seen as considered and responsible. I have now been a Councillor for three years and am reflecting on what has been achieved and where I will focus my energies in the final year. Completed are some very long standing local issues (some 10+ years) which have occurred for a variety of reasons. Examples include assisting the Blackwood Football Club electricity charges problem, the Blackwood Recreation Centre lease, the installation of the Telecommunications Tower on Hewett Reserve, parking issues in Bellevue Heights and agreement across five councils around the Brownhill Creek flood mitigation works and funding. Well underway are a range of projects most notably advances in pedestrian connectivity for the Blackwood District Centre, the Willora Road, Eden Hills footpath and northern station car park, developing a Public Art Policy and a means by which community gardeners can access funding, providing speed deterrents on Brighton Parade, continuing work on the Sturt River Linear Trail, funding contribution to the Regional Development Australia scoping study into the rerouting of freight trains and plans for the Hewett Clubrooms. Relationships have been strengthened with nearby councils, government departments and others by taking a regional approach to projects such as Resilient South (climate change planning), Living Well Regional Public Health and Wellbeing Plan and the Adelaide Mount Lofty Ranges - Bushfire Management Area Plan. Strong collaborations with Flinders University and Urrbrae Campus along with DPTI (South Road, Springbank Road and Blackwood Roundabout upgrades) and with SA Health via the Repatriation and Flinders Hospitals are being forged. A first meeting with the Kaurna Nation Cultural Heritage Association has occurred. A long term vision and strategies to provide city wide equity and a logical plan has included a Strategic Management Plan update, an Economic Development Strategy underway, Waste Management Strategy, an Integrated Cycle Plan, a Sports Facilities Strategy, Tree Strategy, Access and Inclusion Plan and the adoption of Asset Management Plans for Transport, Open Space and Stormwater. Emerging projects include the transition to LED street lighting, a Playground Strategy, how Mitcham responds to changes around NDIS and Aged Care and the draft State Government 'Planning and Design Code'. Staff are also deeply involved in the implementation of TechOne to vastly improve our on line communications and to collect data in a much more efficient way. Both of our libraries need attention with the Mitcham Memorial Library upgrade underway. The Master Plan for Manson Oval has progressed but has a way to go. The above has been achieved while maintaining sound financial management. For the next year consolidating the work on the Blackwood District Centre and Waite Street Reserve will be front and centre in my mind as well as how best to progress heritage matters which are entwined with the new planning laws. I welcome your input.
Many of us have been active enthusiasts for a process to realise greater potential in Blackwood Town Centre, which I think most agree could do with renewal. This has led to fresh focus on this issue, and it’s been exciting to see the manner in which Administration has approached this situation, with serious engagement. The entire Council is committed to seeing this take genuine steps forward, and we look forward to seeing the fruit of it in time. In the midst of these larger matters, there was some intriguing debate about the relative value of the Mitcham having a tagline. Not a few options were canvassed, with both some tedious and humorous moments, but in the end the English translation of our Latin motto was adopted: ‘Let Us Build for Posterity’. Contrary to common thinking, I think these statements do matter, and I think this is a good statement. It doesn’t sound cliché or too trendy, and has a classic feel and focus. It holds together the balance of ‘building’ for the future, with the ‘posterity’ which is timeless. It’s also names ‘Us’, signalling a reminder that we exist interdependently as a community – no one is an island. Even whilst we each pursue our own vocations and endeavours, we have the opportunity to serve the ‘common good’ through our contributions and relationships to one another. This can be very practical – such as paying rates – or personal, such looking out for one another in our neighbourhood, or welcoming a new resident (especially if they are new to our country). This tagline might also help guide possible projects in public art. Generally the best of these around the world have some level of bold audacity and even controversy. We could do with some of that. Great things are achieved because generations have the balance of audacity and wisdom to build for posterity. In all we do, let us do the same.
Meet the Gault Ward Candidates The City of Mitcham invites you to come along and meet, listen to and ask questions of the Gault Ward candidates at: Time:
7pm to 9pm
Date:
Wednesday, 25 October
Location: City of Mitcham, Mayor’s Parlour, 131 Belair Road, Torrens Park.
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Register Now to Learn How to Live Smart Improve your quality of life and reduce your impact on the environment by registering for our October Living Smart Program. The Living Smart Program offers hands-on Living Smart Program activities; group based learning techniques and guest speakers to ensure participants discover practical ways to help themselves and their community to live more sustainably. It also includes a field trip to see how environmentally sustainable concepts can be implemented. There is no need to have a strong sustainability background; those who are curious are encouraged to join.
This program is brought to you by City of Mitcham in partnership with the City of Onkaparinga, Adelaide and Mount Lofty Ranges Natural Resources Management Board and Be Living Smart Inc.
Where:
Coromandel Valley Community Centre
When:
Thursday evenings from 19 October to 30 November
Time:
6.30pm to 8pm
Cost: $60 John, who participated in the Living Smart program held in May, said “It’s a brilliant way to make friends, learn about a tonne of info and engage with difficult questions. I was challenged without judgement and was given a voice and an opportunity to share and ask questions. Such amazing value for what is included in the course.”
Register Now Visit www.mitchamcouncil.sa.gov.au to register or call Ben Leonello, Project Officer Natural Environments on 8372 8853.
Peter Nelson Trail at Brownhill Creek has a little help from Volunteers The City of Mitcham, with the support of volunteers, has upgraded the Peter Nelson Trail in Brownhill Creek. So now is a great time to explore Brownhill Creek from Brownhill Creek Road to the Brownhill Reserve Summit. The trail, which has been realigned and the surface improved, has now also been made easier to follow and greener. Trail maintenance volunteers, members of the Rotary Club of Brownhill Creek, the Brownhill Creek Association, The Friends of Brownhill Creek and Bush for Life volunteers gave their time planting over 300 indigenous plants, installed multiple signs and cleaned up waste. The Peter Nelson Trail links Brownhill Creek Recreation Park and Mc Elligot’s Quarry and is part of the Yurrebilla Trail and the proposed Wirraparinga Loop Trail. The trail was initially established with support from the Rotary Club of Brownhill Creek to honour 1952 Helsinki Olympic Games Cyclist Peter Nelson. If you would like to find out more about Council’s trail network or get involved, visit www.mitchamcouncil.sa.gov.au/trails or call 8372 8888.
Frank Smith Dam has been repaired Over winter the embankment and footpath at the John Wesley Smith Memorial Lake known as Frank Smith Dam was repaired. The John Wesley Smith Memorial Lake, known as Frank Smith Dam, is now open to the community following works to repair the dam and path around the lake. Over winter Council: demolished the existing outlet and constructed a new outlet installed scour protection of the embankment wall
renewed the footpath along the embankment wall around the lake To green the local environment alongside the new path students from Coromandel Primary School planted native plants. The City of Mitcham would like to thank local residents, park users and the Coromandel Valley Primary School, students and their parents for their patience during the works.
If you would like any further information please contact Council’s Strategic Projects Engineer, Rick Hennig on 8372 8888.
Bin It Right Help reduce your waste going to landfill by introducing a three bin system inside your home. We are all familiar with our three bins outside, general waste – the bin with a blue lid, recycling – the bin with the yellow lid and green organics – the green bin. Why not introduce the same three separate bins in your kitchen to make it easier to ‘Bin It Right’!
Trail maintenance volunteers, members of the Rotary Club of Brownhill Creek, the Brownhill Creek Association, The Friends of Brownhill Creek and Bush for Life volunteers at a community planting day in August.
An easy way to help stop your waste going to landfill is to match you bins inside your home with the three bins you have outside. Having separate bins in the kitchen for recycling, food
scraps and waste can help ensure your waste ends up in the correct bins. Each year we divert 55% of material from landfill, by recycling over 6,000 tonnes of waste and 9,000 tonnes of green waste but over 12,000 tonnes still goes to landfill. We want to meet the State Government’s goal of 70% of material diverted from landfill each year. Take up the challenge and help us reduce waste to landfill.
For more information visit www.mitchamcouncil.sa.gov.au
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School Holidays at the Library Join in the school holiday fun at the Mitcham Library Service Marine Discovery Centre Discover the wonders of our local marine environment though interactive and hands on activities. Date:
Tuesday 3 October at the Blackwood Library
Thursday 5 October at the Mitcham Library
Time: 2pm Suitable for children aged 5 to 10 years. Cost is $5. Children’s University accreditation. Bookings essential please call the Mitcham Library on 8372 8244.
Wilbur’s Wildlife Wilbur’s Wildlife is back by popular demand. Come and meet lizards, snakes, birds, mammals, mini beasts and more in this exciting 90 minute show. Date:
Wednesday 4 October at the Mitcham Library
Tuesday 10 October at the Blackwood Library
Time:
2pm to 3pm
Suitable for children aged 4 and over. Cost is $5. Children’s University accreditation. Bookings essential please call the Mitcham Library on 8372 8244.
Youth Zombie Makeup Workshop Learn how to transform yourself into a Zombie with a hands-on Youth Zombie Makeup Workshop ready for the Adelaide Zombie Walk or your Halloween zombie costume! Location: Blackwood Library Date:
Monday 9 October
Time:
2pm to 4pm (2 hours)
Cost:
$5 per zombie, 10-17 years
Bookings essential. Children's University Accreditation. For more information phone Blackwood Library on 8372 8255.
Free Everyday Crafts Available during the October School Holidays from Tuesday 3 to Sunday 15 October. Come in and make one of our specially chosen crafts. Children’s University accreditation.
Visit us at the Mitcham Library 154 Belair Road, Hawthorn or the Blackwood Library 215 Main Road, Blackwood.
Michael Smith Author and Adventurer Join Michael at the Blackwood Library on Thursday 9 November at 6.30pm to hear about his amazing solo journey around the world. Michael Smith, author of Voyage of the Southern Sun, became the first person to fly solo around the world in an amphibious plane, retracing the 1938 Qantas, Imperial and Pan Am flying boat routes. With limited flying experience, no support team and only basic instruments in his tiny singleengine flying boat, the Southern Sun, Smith risked his life to make modern aviation history.
Natural Body Products and Jewellery Workshop If you are aged 10-17 learn how to make your own luscious beauty products including scented sugar scrub, creamy solid perfume, and a fragrant bath bag from common household ingredients, natural oils, spices and flowers. Location: Mitcham Library Date:
Thursday 12 October
Time:
2pm to 3.30pm
Also make a small piece of beaded jewellery. Cost is $10 includes take home products. Children's University Accreditation. Bookings essential call 8372 8244.
Plans to Redevelop Mitcham Memorial Library Begin The City of Mitcham is redeveloping the Mitcham Memorial Library to create an engaging space that caters for the changing needs of our community. The Library, located at Soldier’s Memorial Reserve on Belair Road in Hawthorn, was originally built in 1965 to provide library services to the local community.
zoned spaces such as quiet lounges for reading, quiet study areas, public computer access and printing facilities and group discussion point areas
The new design is modern and sleek embracing the view of the reserve and Brown Hill Creek to provide modern spaces and resources for all ages. Most importantly it will also double in size from its current size of 776m2 to 1,476m2 over the next 12 months.
a library space that is accessible to everyone
Key design features of the Mitcham Memorial Library include:
improved carparking
more activity and better designed event spaces
a dedicated youth space an outdoor deck overlooking the reserve and creek additional seating The redevelopment, funded by the City of Mitcham and a grant of $1.09 million from the State Local Government Infrastructure Partnership Program, will begin at the end of 2017.
Michael will share the story of his journey around the world over seven months at the Blackwood Library on Thursday 9 November at 6.30pm.
meeting rooms for the community available after hours
Books will be available for sale and signing. To book your seat call the Blackwood Library on 8372 8255.
For regular updates on the redevelopment visit www.mitchamcouncil.sa.gov.au or follow the Mitcham Library Service on Facebook @MitchamLibraryService
an integrated Toy Library
Our community can look forward to the redeveloped Library opening late 2018.
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Celebrate Zest Fest during October 2017 The City of Mitcham is celebrating the valuable contributions made by older Mitcham residents to our community through a series of Zest Fest programs and activities.
Behind the Scenes of Preparing Your House for Sale Are you thinking of selling? Get some behind the scenes tips and techniques for preparing your house for sale, house styling and selling your own home from Real Estate Agent Sam Cole from ANREPS. Bookings essential. Date:
Wednesday 18 October
Time: 2pm Location: Blackwood Library, 215 Main Road, Blackwood
Behind the Scenes of “South Aussie with Cosi” Listen to Cosi (Andrew Costello) talk about behind the scenes stories of his local travel TV show “South Aussie with Cosi”. Bookings essential. Date:
Tuesday 31 October
Time: 6.30pm Location: Tower Arts Centre, Pasadena Cost:
$5 to support Cosi’s charity Cows for Cambodia
Bookings: Call 8372 8244
Cost: Free Bookings: Call 8372 8255
Movie Morning at the Wallis Mitcham Cinemas City of Mitcham residents and their carers are invited to enjoy morning tea and a movie, ‘Hidden Figures’ along with a presentation on Mitcham’s historical hidden figures, supported by local school students. Bookings essential. Date:
Tuesday 17 October
Time:
10am to 1.30pm (approximately)
Behind the Scenes with a Funeral Director What really happens behind the scenes at a funeral home? Find out in this fascinating talk by David Lloyd of Blackwell Funerals. All your questions will be answered. Bookings essential. Date:
Thursday 19 October
Time: 6.30pm
Location: Mitcham Square, 119 Belair Road, Torrens Park
Location: Mitcham Library, 154 Belair Road, Hawthorn
Cost: $5
Cost: Free
Bookings: Call 8372 8888
Bookings: Call 8372 8244
Behind the Scenes of an Antarctic Expedition Hear New York Times bestselling Adelaide author Dr Sean Williams, author of nearly 50 books, talk about his experience in the frozen world of the Antarctic. Sean spent nine days in Antarctic, researching an alternate history novel based on the heroic era of Antarctic exploration. Bookings essential. Date:
Wednesday 25 October
Time: 6.30pm Location: Tower Arts Centre, Pasadena Cost: Free Bookings: Call 8372 8244
Afternoon Tea at the Libraries during Zest Fest Drop into the Mitcham or Blackwood Library between 3.15pm and 3.45pm for a free hot beverage and afternoon tea and discover our exciting program of Zest Fest events.