Willunga Gazette January 2015

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Local Business Profile: The Farm Willunga The Farm Willunga is a business founded by passion and hard work. Owner/operators Robyn and Michael have taken their love for this region along with their desire to create something beautiful and have turned it into something we can all soak up and enjoy.

They purchased their 15 acre Willunga property in 2002.

Olives for Robyn, grapes for Michael and their love for each other brought them to this part of the word.

Dreams and a vision drove them to transform and develop the property into what you see today. Their inspiration was to create a natural and built environment to share with family, friends and guests.

Boasting beautiful views, The Farm Willunga offers a variety of pleasures to stimulate your senses. Start your day with a perfectly brewed coffee and a cooked breakfast or meet your friends for a delightful lunch or beautiful cakes and other handmade delights.

The Café and Providore have a substantial retail outlet where products and locally sourced sustainable produce are sold. Collect the extra special locally grown/sourced ingredients you need for your own culinary creations.

Local artists are supported with every changing exhibitions.

The Farm Willunga also offers 2 luxury apartments with one apartment being wheelchair friendly available for long or short stays. Enjoy on the balcony or veranda, overlooking the organic/biodynamic olive grove and vineyard and out to the coast and Gulf St Vincent.

If it’s a bit of adventure you are after, The Farm Willunga, in conjunction with Hellivista offer helicopter scenic flights all over the Fleurieu Peninsula and beyond.

Helivista pilot, Paul will pick you up and take you for a winery tour, scenic flight or even access private beaches for you. He is available for events such as weddings, transfers and other special occasions. The view from above is amazing any time of year, a truly exhilarating experience to cherish for a lifetime.

Whatever experience you are looking for, The Farm Willunga has it covered - It’s all about you – your pleasure is our pleasure.

Located: 11 Martin Road, Whites Valley (Up St Andrews Tce head south through the tunnel. Right into St Johns Tce & Right into Martin Road) Open: Fri, Sat, Sun & Mon 8:30am till 4:30pm.

Ph 8328 2140 or www.thefarmwillunga.com.au

www.thefarmwillunga.com.au “It’s all about you – your pleasure is our pleasure”

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Open Friday – Monday 8:30 – 4:30 Sensational Breakfasts & Lunches Delicious fresh coffee Biodynamic/Organic Olive Grove & Vineyard Handmade sustainable & locally sourced produce and skin care Self-contained B&B apartments

Willunga Gazette – published by Willunga Business and Tourism, PO Box 22, Willunga SA 5172 www.willunga.com

Editor: Helen Mouneimne. Email willungagazette@gmail.com to be added to mail list . Advertising: Column: $120.00, Quarter page $80.00, Eighth $40.00, Sixteenth $20.00, Classified: $10.00 (25% disc for members) *First 3 pages incur a 30% additional surcharge

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WILLUNGA GIG GUIDE Willunga Hotel Lunch 12-2pm Dinner 6-8.30pm Bookings 8556 2135 ENUF SAID – 2 piece acoustic. Starts at 8:30pm Saturday 10th January THE FINGER MEN - Starts at 8:30pm Saturday 17th January Old Bush Inn Lunch Everyday 12-2 Dinner Sunday – Wednesday 6-8 Thursday – Saturday 6-9 Bookings 8557 1000 OPEN MIC ACOUSTIC JAM CONTINUES Thursday 8th, 15th & 29th January JOIN US AFTER THE TWILIGHT MARKET FOR THE MIGHTY NIGHT OWLS Thursday 22nd January Fernies Fern Forest Nursery, Main Road, Willunga Bookings: 0405 130 910 CD LAUNCH - "CLOSER TO HOME" (Dave Greenslade) with special guest performers.

8pm $20 / $15 BYO drinks and nibbles.

Wines by Minko. Book a table: 0405130910 Friday 13th February DOUBLE BILLING - SOURSOB BOB & COURTNEY ROBB 8pm $20 / $15 BYO drinks and nibbles.

Wines by Fox Creek. Book a table: 0405130910 Friday 13th March

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Wedding Gowns, Bridesmaids Dresses, Formal Dresses & Mother of the Bride Accessories, Veils, Jewellery & Shoes Open Tuesday – Sunday Sizes 4-30 Available in store Shop 4 & 5, 1520 Main South Road, Sturt www.theultimatebride.com.au Ph: 8358 3668

Mention this advertisement and receive 10% Off any full purchase in store!

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Your Community News WILLUNGA CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL 2014 The Festival Experience We all cannot stop talking about the Christmas Tree Festival in 2014.

It is an event that Willunga Uniting church has hosted for 13 years.

A wonderful collective of Christmas trees, advent wreaths gatherings, worship, market stalls and stories about our past, present and future.

Our volunteers have excelled in producing a beautiful display, which included a manger setting with a place to write your hopes.

We also captured our own piece of the past by installing an 1800’s hay cart in the bell paddock – topped off with a Christmas tree.

In 2015 we are provisionally asking the community to tell us their hopes and dreams.

Thank you to everyone who was a part of the festival. We look forward to the festival experience again in 2015.

the bell ringing!

March - Professor David Paton will talk about bioR, Reconstructing habitat for biodiversity

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June - World Environment Day Washpool Activity Winner of the Christmas Tree Festival award, John Campbell

Congratulations John!

Upcoming events for The WEC The WEC holds regular events including workshops and guest speakers, along with field trips. These events cover a wide range of environmental issues and there is something for everyone.

The novelty prize went to Rachael Boulden for the very inventive tree entitled, Music: Past, Present, and Future.

A certain vintage looking aghast, thinking of all the scratches on those precious vinyl records.

To book in for any workshops please phone the Centre on 8556 4188, complete the form on our website or email us at: info@willungaenviro.or g.au

A huge thank you to everyone who entered a Christmas tree!

2015 Workshops Advanced Notice January- Professor Ian Lowe will talk about Sellicks Beach and the

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April - Jayant Keskar will talk on Biogas technology, converting biological waste into energy May - Coastal Geology walk and talk discussing rocks of the Willunga Area

------Our festival is gloriously creative, thought provoking, humorous and spiritual. Everyone of all ages who came, voted for his or her choice for the best tree. The top three entries from more than forty-five entered can now be announced. First prize was an entry from Landcare by John Campbell; Second prize to the Willunga Environment Centre; and third prize to the Willunga Preschool.

need to protect its delicate ecology

August - Julian Craig presents Venomous Animals of South Australia Aldinga Scrub Talk and Tour.

These are just a few of the events planned for next year! Keep an eye on our website for updates in the New Year.

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Centenary of the Willunga Railway

N Train whistles and steam train sounds will be broadcast around the town.

FOLLOW the railwayman to the railway park on Aldinga Road. Bring your own picnic lunch. If you wish, dress in your 1915 “finery.” Noon.

LOOK 1:00pm—4:00pm Display of railway photos, memorabilia, newspaper articles at the Courthouse, 61 High St. If you have any old photos or records of the Willunga Railway the National Trust would be pleased to scan them.

TOOT TOOT! PUFF PUFF!

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At 11-00a.m. on Tuesday January 20th the local Church bells will ring to Celebrate the Official Opening of the Railway to Willunga by the then Governor of SA Sir Henry Galway in 1915.

RING YOUR BELL If you have a bell, join in

The building pictured is constructed of timber weatherboards with a corrugated iron roof. The original platform to the station still remains, however the railway line was removed in the 1970s.

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Your Community News Hello fellow gazette readers, Happy New Year to you all! I would like to introduce myself as the newly appointed and very proud editor for the Willunga Gazette.

My name is Helen Mouneimne and I am a proud resident of Willunga. My husband Hani and I have been living here since 2012.

Although we haven’t been living here for very long, it certainly feels like home to us. The warm welcoming community spirit reigns through everyone we have met so far and I hope to meet many more of you through my new role.

My background includes study in public relations and marketing. I worked in banking and finance for around 10 years however my most recent ventures includes owning a bridal store in Sturt for the past 5 years. My passions include travelling, cooking, gardening and spending time with my family and friends.

I wanted to be more involved in my community in some way and I believe that this position will allow me to meet more of our wonderful readers, businesses and individuals in the area.

Over the next few editions, you will notice some changes. I would like to introduce sections of the Gazette where the readers can be more involved in the content of the gazette

every second day or so usually once at dusk and once at dawn. It’s no bother as it’s not very loud from where we are but thought other residents may be wondering what the “bangs” were about.

Regards, Chelsea.

Helen Mouneimne Editor Willunga Gazette

to the mind? Maybe something like a crossword/word find?

All the best with your next publication.

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New Year’s Resolution: Spend more time in the garden

Through sub sections such as family recipes, gardening secrets and so on.

I feel honored to be in the editor’s seat and I look forward to many new adventures in our vibrant community. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Tom Laing for all his hard work with the Gazette since 2013. Tom has created a platform that I am proud to be part of and has left some pretty big shoes to fill.

If you happen to see me in the neighborhood, please come and introduce yourselves to me. If anyone has any news/questions/suggest ions etc please feel free to email me: willungagazette@gmail. com -------

Letters to the Editor Hi Helen, Just thought I’d keep you posted on some of the noises we have been hearing lately near the golf course. The council along with the Golf Course seems to be trialing gas guns on the course to keep birds off of it. We seem to hear it

Hi Helen, I wanted to send you a quick note to congratulate you on your new role as editor for the Willunga Gazette.

I love reading the local rag as I get to find out what’s happening in our local community including upcoming events.

I’m keen to see what you do with it and hope that you find it really enjoyable.

Good luck!

Mary Hi Helen, Recently I saw that you posted a question to the local residents of Willunga regarding any suggestions that they may have for the Gazette. Even though I live in Melbourne, I always read the monthly publication that comes through to me via email and occasionally get a surprise hard copy in the mail from my mum.

I would love to see a section that is dedicated

Willunga in my opinion is flooded with talented green thumbs. Veggie patches are such a feature that they are seen in front gardens as well as in the back of the yard. Since moving to Willunga, I have tried to apply my inner green thumb to my garden with some success.

With the warmer months of the year well and truly here, I am finding it a little harder to get on top of things like watering. Luckily there are so many wonderful people to ask in the area, and our local library has some great books with tips and tricks as to what to plant and when.

If you have any gardening news to share including any photos please send them through to me.

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Your Community News Southern Theatre and ARts Supporters Keeping Arts Alive Southern Theatre and Arts Supporters (STARS) is a non-profit organisation run by volunteers whose aim is to support and promote the development of the arts in the southern region and Fleurieu Peninsula of South Australia.

STARS is based at Waverley Homestead, St Peters Terrace Willunga and presents regular artistic and cultural events such as operas, concerts, art exhibitions, workshops and open days. STARS liaises closely with local and other community organisations and groups, schools etc. to encourage participation in the arts and cultural activities by younger and older people.

Ring for an Appointment, 0427 513 248 say “G’day” and discuss your future banking needs.

Support and commit to the future of banking in Willunga!

Over the years, STARS has been able to liaise with Co-opera, the Helpmann Academy, the SALA Festival and The Fringe to co-present many concerts and events and most importantly award talent with financial assistance. STARS has donated in excess of $2,000 on a yearly basis in the form of grants and award to artists and performers to assist and encourage their development both in South Australia and overseas.

Additionally, the group takes a very active role in local events and in promoting the township of Willunga, South Australia.

The McLaren Vale Regional award and various citizen awards have been given to STARS and its members for service to the community and excellence in the Arts.

Over the Christmas break we received an email regarding a Christmas gift idea and what a great one it was: Good afternoon, Judith Barr reminded me last night that we all have somebody who we don’t know what to buy for, or those last minute gifts we are struggling with –she solved her dilemma by purchasing a Membership to STARS! If you would like to buy a Membership for somebody else, STARS Subscriptions are Single $25 Couple $40 per annum – our Membership runs to the end of February each year, so any memberships purchased would last until February 2016.

We send the recipients a lovely Jacquie Lawson Gift card by email letting them know who bought this gift for them Should you wish to buy STARS Membership, please contact me with the names and all details including the email address, I can then give you our Bank details or take a credit card number for payment.

Not just ideal for Christmas!

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WILLUNGA QUALITY MEATS

www.willungafarmersm arket.com.au www.facebook.com/Wil lungaFarmersMarket -------

Serving Willunga for over 23 years Wishing all our customers a very Happy New Year for 2015 Produce of the month: Battunga Sourced Lamb & Paris Creek Beef 8 High Street, Willunga Ph: 8556 2114 Come along to fill your pantry for the Australia Day Long Weekend and your belly for a magical evening under the stars.

Willunga Farmers Market open SATURDAY 3, 10, 17,

WILLUNGA FARMERS MARKET TWILIGHT MARKET AND MORE! Willunga Farmers Market is open EVERY SATURDAY, rain, hail or shine.

We are CLOSED for 1 day only, Saturday 24 January to make way for Stage 5 of the Tour Down Under. This year however this we are doing something special and hosting our second ever TWILIGHT MARKET!

And 31 January plus THURSDAY 22 January, 5:30 - 8:30pm CLOSED: SATURDAY 24 January We will always open at 8am every Saturday, however if the forecast for Noarlunga is predicted to be 38C or more we will review our closing time.

Any changes to our closing times will be published on the homepage of our website and our Facebook page.

EXHIBITION: Breakaway Versus Peloton! By Elinor Alexander December 1, 2014 January 30, 2015 Fox Creek Cellar Door Gallery This series of paintings celebrates the many cold late nights and early mornings spent by Australian cycling fans watching Le Tour de France over 3 weeks amidst the antipodean winter. It also celebrates McLaren Vale linking cycling to brilliant wine as it continues to host the Tour Down Under’s most critical stage, which takes place close to Fox Creek and features the Willunga Hill climb.

The South Australian based artist, Elinor Alexander, is a keen cyclist who has followed Le Tour for many years; she has also ridden through McLaren Vale and up Willunga Hill a number of times and has been a member of the Fox Creek Wine Club for years. On weekends she frequents Adelaide’s iconic Mt Lofty route,

cycling early in the morning.

Elinor has studied painting and drawing part time to a second year level at Adelaide Central School of Arts and keeps her artistic tool kit sharp by annually completing ACSA master classes and courses.

A geologist by trade, Elinor is fascinated by landscapes and what lies beneath. She was a finalist in the 2013 Fleurieu Landscape competition and has fulfilled a number of commissions. You will find a series of abstracted microlandscapes included in this exhibition, they are all hilly and reflect some of the more Alpine topography of cycling.

EVENTS: OVER THE FENCE FILM FESTIVAL 2015 January 15, 2015 "Love, Angst & Other Deceptions!”

The coolest comedy film festival in the known Universe is back and this year Fox Creek is proud to be a part of the international tour!

Featuring an amazing selection of comedy shorts dealing with a view on love, angst & the……. peculiar deception life (&

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Your Community News Filmmakers) can take us on.

Get ready for the incredibly rich & strange worlds according to twelve amazing filmmakers from across the planet, and, all with an excellent sense of humour!

Tickets $20 / $15 concession VIA: Dramatix (digital link https://www.dramatix.c om.au/events/1348) Fox Creek Wines Cellar Door doors open at 7.30pm for drinks & nibbles and live music before the films begin.

run for 90 minutes with a short interval. Michelle Pearson has become widely known throughout South Australia for her hit Cabaret show, Michelle and The Gentlemen’s Club. This performance will be different and will see Michelle present some ‘little gems’ to a smaller audience in a more personal setting.

This show has strictly limited tickets and this performance is not to be missed.

Tickets VIA: www.eventbrite.com.au

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MICHELLE PEARSON UNDER A WILLUNGA SKY February 21, 2015 7.30 - 9.30 pm Following several sold out performances across South Australia, including her outstanding 2013 Fringe show at Fox Creek, Michelle Pearson returns to Cellar Door to present an exclusive and intimate dusk performance.

Featuring a heartfelt selection of jazz, blues, emotive pop and Australian hits, Michelle will deliver an unforgettable evening of story and song. This special performance will

With the Christmas/New Year period (plus taking on the new editorial position) this issue was an interesting one to put together.

In future, I really want to focus on clear subsections and headings plus getting all the information you would like in here as soon as possible. The deadline for the next issue is Tuesday 20th January 2015 Please be in touch with me if you would like any stories printed, advertisements submitted.

Community notices are free but if there is a charge for your event consider supporting the Gazette with a paid ad or donation.

ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS IN THE WILLUNGA GAZETTE!

Email: willungagazette@gmail.com for more information.

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THURSDAY 22 JANUARY WILLUNGA FARMERS MARKET Town Square, Willunga 5.30-8.30

LIGHT UP WILLUNGA A Community Street Celebration High Street, Willunga 6.00-9.00pm

FRIDAY 23 JANUARY BUPA CHALLENGE START Willunga Recreation Park 7.00-10.00am

SATURDAY 24 JANUARY 2015 VOLUNTEERS Decorations need to be prepared and erected in the week leading up to the great day – ring Angela if you can help

0409 738 297

STREET CLOSURES From 6.00am – 5.00pm Main Rd from Gaffney, High Street, Willunga Hill Road, Aldinga Rd from Giles and Norman Access for businesses – permission needed from Onkaparinga Council 8

Your Community News Recipe of the Month - Lamingtons!

With Australia Day approaching in January, traditional recipes come to mind. This month I have chosen the humble Lamington to feature for our first recipe of the month segment.

History recalls the Australian lamington was created in December of 1901 in Government House in Queensland, where Lord Lamington was residing as the then-Governor of Queensland.

Depending on which article you read on the internets, the lamington was either created by a maid working in the Government House kitchen who accidentally dropped a piece of sponge cake in melted chocolate, and at the suggestion of Lord Lamington, it was then sprinkled in shredded coconut to keep his fingers clean, or it was created out of a lack of ingredients by the chef at Government House when he was called upon unexpectedly to create something tasty for guests.

There’s even another article that claims that whatever you read about the history of the lamington is probably a myth, as they were most likely created by Amy Shauer in a cooking class and named after Lady Lamington, who was the school’s patroness.

Whatever their true history, lamingtons are an Australian icon and you can find them in any bakery and supermarket

across Australia. The fun behind making them though is all too worthwhile not to try them at home.

Lamingtons are cubeshaped pieces of sponge cake, usually day-old sponge cake that are dipped in chocolate icing and then rolled in shredded coconut.

Variations include coloured icing such as pink, yellow and on Saint Pat’s day even green.

Lamingtons can be filled with either jam or cream (or even both) but whichever way you chose to decorate these delicious squares of yumminess, make sure you pair them alongside a hot cuppa.

I hope that you all enjoy Australia Day with a smile dotted with coconut!

If you do try the recipe, feel free to email me some feedback at: willungagazette@gmail. com

Ingredients 6 eggs 3/4 cup caster sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup cornflower 1/2 cup self-raising flour 1/2 cup plain flour 20g butter, melted 3 cups desiccated coconut (you can also use shredded coconut for a more rustic look) Chocolate Icing: 5 Cups of icing sugar mixture 3/4 cup coco powder sifted 3/4 cup milk 20 grams butter, chopped Method: Preheat oven to 180°C/160°C fan-forced. Grease a 4.5cm deep, 23cm x 33cm (base) roasting pan. Line base and sides with baking paper, extending paper 3cm above edges of pan.

Using an electric mixer, beat eggs, sugar and vanilla together for 8 minutes or until mixture becomes thick and creamy.

Meanwhile, triple-sift cornflower, self-raising flour and plain flour together. Sift over egg mixture.

Using a spatula or whisk, fold in flours until just combined. Fold in butter. Pour mixture into prepared pan. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until sponge is golden and just firm to touch. Turn onto a wire rack lined with baking paper. Cool completely. Trim edges of sponge. Cut sponge into 24 squares.

Homemade lamingtons made with shredded coconut.

Make Chocolate Icing: Place icing sugar, cocoa, milk and butter in a heatproof bowl over a pan of simmering water. Stir over heat until combined and smooth. Place coconut in a bowl. Using a fork, toss one piece of sponge in icing to coat (see note Drain off excess icing. Toss in coconut to coat all over. Transfer to a baking paper-lined tray. Repeat with remaining sponge, icing and coconut. Set aside for 1 hour to set. Serve.

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Many thanks to Deb Tucker for delivering such a fabulous business to the new owners, and we wish her all the best for her retirement.

Sandy Mount in Sales (pictured right) and Andrew Kitchen in Property Management (pictured left) are very excited about the future of Raine & Horne McLaren Vale!

We look forward with enthusiasm to working with the local community and appreciate the support shown to us at this time. We are planning a strong period of growth within the business over the next 12 months, and invite any and all enquiries relating to your real estate requirements in the future!

Grease’ comes to Willunga Sat Feb 21st To start off Cinemallunga’s 3rd year of film and fun the classic ‘Grease’ will be shown on a special big screen in the Festival Hall. A sell-out crowd of about 350 is expected to revel in a unique experience of a Rock’n Roll band, dancers, an American style diner and a car park of classic cars.

The local Tennis and Cricket Clubs will be helping with catering so be sure you are part of an unforgettable night and buy your tickets early.

Either book online now or get your tickets from I am Tall Poppy from 16th January.

Did you know Magpie Springs has a bouldering wall and roasts coffee on site? The gallery has had a selection of different shows by outstanding artists (fine art) and of course the cellar door has a selection of wines. Even room for a function! Something for everyone.

Magpie Springs - 1870 Brookman Rd Hope Forest

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Your Community News Daddy’s Little Legend appeal for a Retcam Machine for the neonatal unit at the Flinders Medical Centre One year ago this month our son Robert launched his appeal to support the Flinders Medical Centre Foundation and the Neonatal Unit for the purchase of a Retcam Machine for the unit, which was top of their wish list.

Charlie, Robert’s daughter, was six weeks old and she had to have an eye test to check for signs of Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP). A condition that can affect premature babies born under 32 weeks gestation, like Charlie, when the blood vessels in their eyes stop growing or grow abnormally.

Not treated, it can cause blindness. A Retcam Machine is a special digital camera that helps doctors detect the early signs of ROP and make the essential eye test easier and non-stressful for babies and their families.

Robert became a daddy on a mission to make their wish come true.

Many people from Willunga and the surrounding communities have attended fundraising events and donated to our son’s appeal.

Together, with people from various parts of South Australia who have made individual donations or organized fundraising events.

By the beginning of November this year Robert’s appeal had raised just over $40,000.

This, together with fundraising undertaken by the Flinders Medical Centre Foundation, the neonatal nurses at the Flinders Medical Centre, and other prominent people, has resulted in the Foundation placing an order for the Retcam Machine.

This machine will be presented to the Foundation Neonatal Unit at the Flinders Medical Centre this month. No longer will premature babies have to undergo such stressful essential eye tests, and the tests will be far more accurate.

A very big thank you to everyone in Willunga and surrounding communities who supported this important appeal, to the local businesses who willingly got involved and to those people who have approached me to ask how the appeal was progressing and to ask after the progress of our gorgeous granddaughter.

Learn more about our local native vegetation and the practical steps you can take to help restore it to health. An Introductory Bush Regeneration Workshop is being held in Victor Harbor on Thursday January 22. More information can be found at: http://www.treesforlife.org.au/bushland/worksho ps-and-events or book on 8406 0500!

Charlie brings us all so much joy, she is making good progress and is a happy little toddler.

With our grateful thanks from the van Driel family.

Wonderful news for the van Driel family. If you have some significant news that you would like to share with the community, please contact the editor: willungagazette@gmail. com

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Whitefeather Fizz was launched in November 2014 Try the Dancing Dove Bubbles today!

Open every Saturday and by appointment Ring and ask for John 0424 355 011 For those who need transport, we utilize a very good friend and service in Chook’s Little Winery Tours.

Sit amongst the palm trees and enjoy award winning wines. Meet the welcoming staff, dog, ducks and geese.

January promotion: Mention that you saw us in the Willunga Gazette and receive a free bottle of bubbles when you buy a dozen!

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Your Community News TRIBEFM – Your Community Radio Station Tribefmradio.com.au – Ph: 8528 9919 – Email: tribefm@internode.on.net – 6 Railway Terrace, Willunga Summer Season – January 2015

A funny joke to remind us to keep cool, drink lots of water and wear sunscreen every day.

It’s going to be a HOT summer!

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WILLUNGA WORD-A-THON CROSSWORD A new entry for the Willunga Gazette!

Can you complete the Willunga themed crossword?

Be the first to email me all the correct answers and you get to choose the theme for February’s crossword. Email to: willungagazette@gmail.com

28 Community arts organisation 29 Featured business 30 I am ____ Poppy

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Your Community News Willunga Events

(To update this info email willungagazette@gmail.com ) 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.

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 is restoring the old Willunga Show Hall into a cinema and arts venue. Bi-monthly events, usually on the third Saturday of Feb, April, June, Aug and Oct. If you have an interest in film, audio-visual projection, catering, promotion, cinema history, movie making or just enjoy the warm glow of a fun night out. More details Brian 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. 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 healersmarketmclarenvale@gmail.com 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 Tom Laing on 0421 912 800 or email enquiries@letssouth.com.au 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 is a group of retired men who meet for the enjoyment of each other’s company, an interesting speaker and a cuppa afterward. Our club does not raise funds nor have working bees. 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 dave@thesinginggallery.com.au 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 for 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 marbarpowell@bigpond.com for further information.

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 starswillunga@hotmail.com The Ladies' Probus Club of the Southern Vales meets for fun and friendship at 10.00 am on the third Monday in the Lutheran Church Hall, Aldersey Street, McLaren Vale. New members and visitors are welcome and for info 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 toppubpoetry@gmail.com 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

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Your Community News Wellbeing at Willunga Market 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. Free workshop and meditation each month.

FREE ENTRY Willunga Rec Centre 9-2pm wellbeingatwillunga@gmail.com 0427793314 Willunga Artisans Market second Saturday of each month 9am -1pm Show Hall Willunga & Districts Basketball - new players are always welcome. Men's comp Wednesday nights, Senior mixed Tuesday nights, Juniors throughout the week. Contact Petrina 0414 511 572 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, 1st Tuesday of the Month at the Old Bush Inn, High 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 Gerlach 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 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 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 - preloved 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 judgement 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 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 chrishorsman528@gmail.com Yoga Studio in Willunga: Classes (beginners to experienced - & Youth Yoga for ages 11 & up), Personal restorative sessions, therapeutic programmes, offsite tuition, tailored workshops & retreats. Ph. Hope Deane 0408 835 723, 08 7510 2072

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