Willunga Gazette January 2014 by Tom Laing

Est. 2013 Issue: Vol. 2 No. 1 1 January, 2014 Please take one Printed 1,000 Emails 252

WILLUNGA ---GAZETTE--A monthly publication of the Willunga Business and Tourism Association Inc

SANTOS Tour Down Under 2014 Pure Blonde Stage 5 Saturday January 25th 2014

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 Saturday 25 January 2014 Distance 151.5km Start McLaren Vale 11.10am Finish Willunga Hill 302.pm approx

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When you’re feeling thirsty, a choice of SOFT DRINKS AND WATER from the stalls. Where better to partake of some of the fine wines and beers of the district, than by spending time at the GORGEOUS WINE BAR While wining and dining listen to GREAT LIVE MUSIC from the fabulous duo “E’NUFF SAID” and local duo, Sasha and Brenton. Wander around the Old Courthouse site and explore the COURTHOUSE MUSEUM and gain a sense of the wonderful history of Willunga. 2014 celebrates Willunga’s 175th birthday!

What about the children having their faces painted by an expert FACE PAINTER?

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Also inside Willunga175 program guide lift out ------Willunga175 HOPE FOREST, Montarra, Enterprise, Dingabledinga residents and former residents are invited to share their memories and memorabilia. After a very successful reunion in 2012 a committee was formed with the aim of recording a history of the area and its people. We have already received several detailed life stories with permission to publish details in an up and coming book. Please contact Bev 8536 2137 rowanco@hotkey.net.au or Richard 85567030 Reindeerfarm@icloud.com -------Can you help tell Willunga's story? In order to mark the 175th anniversary of the town’s establishment in 2014 and promote the town’s rich history and heritage, the Willunga Branch of the National Trust of South Australia is developing an online and mobile heritage tour of the town.

WILLUNGA- The place to be for the Pure Blonde STAGE 5 of the SANTOS Tour Down Under 2014 Food and drinks available, from the Alma Hotel to the Old Courthouse THE PELOTON PICNIC at THE OLD COURT-HOUSE (top of High Street) 10am – 4pm Bring the family, a picnic rug and sit under the shade of trees and umbrellas, enjoy the day while checking off the EIGHT W’s below.  Watch the bike race as the riders head up OLD WILLUNGA HILL.  When they are out of sight, watch them on THE BIG SCREEN.  When you’re feeling peckish, have a bite to eat from the choices of GREAT FOOD offered at the stalls in and around the old courthouse.

Willunga Mobile Heritage brings information about the town’s history into the digital age, for people to use at home, but also on location across the town’s historical and heritage sites. We want to encourage people of all ages- residents, students and tourists- to enjoy the stories behind these sites using contemporary digital and mobile technology. The project is being supported with a grant from the Commonwealth Government. The Willunga Heritage mobile app will be launched in May. Right now, we are looking for your help with any information about the town's history and heritage that we might include, particularly photos, videos or old film that show the town, its people, streets and buildings as they were in the past.  Please contact us at willunganowandthen@gmail.com if you can help!

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

Editor: Tom Laing, willungagazette@gmail.com or phone or text 0421 912 800 Advertising: Column: $110.00; Quarter page $80.00; Eighth $40.00; Sixteenth $20.00; Classified: $10.00 (25% disc for members)

WILLUNGA GIG GUIDE Alma Hotel – Bottom Pub Bookings 8556 2027 Sat Jan 18th-Jazzman and Mitch 8:30-11:30 Sat 25th-Tour Down Under, meals 12-2:30 and 6-8:30. Meals from just $10 Sun 26th-Full Circle 2:30-6.00 Willunga Hotel – Middle Pub Lunch 12-2pm Dinner 6-8.30pm Bookings 8556 2135 Friday 10th Timmis & Adams 2pce covers start 8pm, Saturday 18th Zanchetta 3pce band covers 8.30pm start. Tour Down Under we open at 10am till late we have free juke box from 8-10pm & for this stage of TDU we are the official after party venue for Pure Blonde..... Old Bush Inn – Top Pub Sunday - Wednesday Lunch 12-2 Dinner 6-8 pm Thursday - Saturday Dining is from 12 -9.00pm Bookings call 8556 2032 Sat Jan 18th-The Mighty Night Owls Sat 25th-Tour Down Under - book a table Top Pub Poetry every 2nd Wednesday7.30-9.00 Fernies In association with www.WirraCreekMusic.com.au FERNIES (Fern Forest Nursery) Friday Jan 10th 7.30pm ‘The Woolcocks’ – featuring Emma Luker of the Fiddle Chicks and the photography of Ali Moylan. Support by award winning singer songwriter, Courtney Robb. BYO drinks and nibbles. Wines available from Fox Creek. $20 / $15 Friday Feb 14th 7.30pm ’Nice Verdes’ with support from Phil Noel FOX CREEK(on the lawns) Sunday Feb 16th 1.30pm – 5.30pm Wirra Creek Music and Fox Creek Wines present a Willunga 175 music event featuring among the best of young S.A. talent, including Halfway to Forth and Astro Cobalt. $25 /$20 For more details 0405130910.

NEWS All you needs is a blanket, chair and cushion - leave the rest to us!

The phone number for bookings and information is Carolyn 0438 859 788 -------

It all kicked off with Thr Great Gatsby on January 3rd. Saturday January 18th Ferris Bueller's Day Off Saturday February 1st Roman Holiday Friday February 14th Parais, Je Taime Saturday March 1st Pulp Fiction

Rec Park strategic Plan

Visit www.theracquetsociety.com for more details or call Sally 0432 733 280 All tickets $15 Children under 12 free. 133 Little Road, Whites Valley. -------

STARS Programme launch 2014

Cinemallunga LETS DO THE TIMEWARP AGAIN…… Slip into the Fishnets, smear on the lipstick and do the Timewarp again at the Willunga Show Hall in February with the showing of the classic movie ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ on Cinemallunga’s new big screen. Live music, local beer and wine, a Frank’n’furter sizzle, dress-up prizes and all the trimmings like popcorn and ice cream will help make this a night to remember. Due to the popularity of the film it will be shown on both Friday and Saturday nights – Feb 7th and 8th. So come for one show – or both! Following on from Cinemallunga’s recent sellout showings of ‘Sound of Music’ and ‘Cinema Paradiso’, patrons are advised to book early as tickets may sell out quickly, and may not be available at the door. Tickets are $15 adults and $10 concession (including under 18’s) and are on sale from Jan 18th from Aldinga Beach Newsagency, Raine and Horne, McLaren Vale or Tall Poppy, Willunga. Proceeds for both nights will go towards the further upgrade of Willunga’s Show Hall.

Further information on 0439 687 281 or cinemallunga@gmail.com -------

Summer Movies Under the Stars! The Little Road Racquet Society's second season hits off in January with an outdoor cinema experience not to be missed! Five best-selling movies will be screened on the tennis court in the tranquil vineyard surrounds of the Old Butter Factory in 133 Little Road, White's Valley between January 3 and March 1. The summer entertainment program of films, food and wine is a cooperative effort between the Racquet Society and the Black Cockatoo Arthous, whose McLaren Vale facility was recently and tragically destroyed by fire. Each evening will complemented with food and wine from our acclaimed McLaren Vale region including local cheeses, breads, olives and almonds, homemade sodas and sangria from our vineyard. Come and relax on the lawns, listne to some smooth sounds while the sun goes down.

Southern Theatre and Arts Supporters Committee has planned an interesting year with many features including the Da Ponte Project with Catriona Barr in a clever and interesting take on Mozart, three art exhibitions commencing with Lucyna Opala and her latest felt work and baroque music with Lucinda Moon and light opera with Samantha Rubenhold and Robert England in afternoon concerts. Further details of the programme will be revealed at the Launch entitled “Curtain Up”on February 16 at 3.00 pm featuring special guests Erna and Minas Berberyan as well as some belly dancing and a few surprises. Come along and enjoy refreshments and entertainment. Bookings 0438 859 788

Message from Consultants The Willunga Recreation Park is a community owned and operated sport and recreation facility, located at the heart of the community. The City of Onkaparinga is supporting Willunga Recreation Park Inc. to develop a strategic business plan and asset management plan to drive the continued growth and usage of this popular sport and recreation facility. Tredwell Management Services have been appointed to provide specialist sport and recreation planning advice to inform and produce these plans. The key objectives of the project will be to develop a vision for the site, identifying core business areas, priority projects to improve the facility and implementation strategies to deliver the vision. The project is anticipated to take three to four months and will include opportunities for the Park’s existing sport/recreation clubs and user groups to contribute to the process, as well as the wider community. Should you wish to provide comment on the future strategic directions for Willunga Recreation Park please email your comments to info@tredwell.com.au

From December 24, Carolyn and Peter Colling will be retiring from their business that has been in existence for 14 years at The Chocolate Box and will no longer be the contact point for STARS. Details of how the contact will continue will be in the next edition. They are still in residence in Willunga and will continue with the passion and commitment that has been our aim and pleasure to fulfil as STARS volunteers.

NEWS Streetscape update – WBTA At a meeting held on Nov 20that Waverley House attended by officers of the Onkaparinga Council, elected councillors and members of the Willunga community, and chaired by Cnr Jamieson, discussion focused on the essential element of the High Street development options proposed by the project manager and made public during the course of 2013 – i.e. the widening of the footpaths in High St. While there was a good deal of discussion about ways to enhance/beautify High St and Willunga in general, including approaches to the town, the consensus was that High St footpaths should stay as they are, but with consideration given to improving footpath surfaces. There were a number of reasons put forward, all quite valid, not the least of which was, given that funds have been earmarked for the project, the cost saving. The feeling in the meeting was that any savings be directed towards funding other more considered needs, including for example, pedestrian safety

(particularly at the hub intersection); ways of slowing traffic in High St; footpath surfaces (including those in streets adjacent to High St with an emphasis on ‘soft edges’ and shaded pathways); tree and flower bed plantings; portable seating areas (pop ups); communal space and ways of showcasing the artistic and historic nature of Willunga. In a presentation by Jerry Kyte, those attending gained an insight into how an imaginative, constructive and environmentally clever use of local expertise would not only provide a more enjoyable and safe environment for its residents but also enhance Willunga’s already growing reputation as an attractive destination in itself. Acknowledgement must be given to Cnr Chapman who in calling this meeting sought a spread of representation from various community groups. The information gained from this meeting will be taken on board by the project manager and a follow up meeting will be announced in due course. The WBTA has been represented

at every consultation opportunity and is sensitive to the frustrations that arise out of a public perception of ‘talkfests’. Unfortunately this has been going on for a long long time, and this committee (along with other community associations), is now looking at 2016 as the year the talking stops and the action starts. D.Greenslade Chair WBTA -------

Willunga Gazette online Reader’s survey Thank you to those of you who took the trouble to complete the survey - the full results are below. Highlights are our readership is somewhere between 25003000 due to you forwarding on the Gazette electronically. While 60% live in Willunga we have readers from Nth Adelaide and through the Hills and the Southern Region; and an overwhelming majority (close to 90%) support our advertisers. The survey was emailed to 242 addresses 46 responded 19.16% response rate

many people receive a copy of the Gazette from you? 25 or 54.349% responded Answers ranged from 1 to 500+. In total more than 1200 extra readers 4. Do you read the Willunga Gazette in one sitting? 69.57% One sitting 30.43% Over multiple sittings 5. Do you read the Gazette in hardcopy, online or both? 23.91% Mainly hardcopy 39.13% Mainly online 36.96% Both 6. What articles do you most enjoy reading? 86.36% News 31.82% Gig Guide 43.18% Letters from community members 56.82% Reports on Community orgs 43.18% Humour

1. Do you read the Willunga Gazette?

15.91% Sporting News

100% Yes 0% No 1 Skipped

13.64% Church News 68.18% Community Notices

2. Do you pass the Willunga Gazette along to others? 31.71% Yes, I forward the pdf via email to others 9.76% Yes, I forward the link to the online version to others 29.27% Yes, I pick up a copy so I can hand it on 4.88% Yes I print it out and hand that out. 36.59% No I don't forward anything electronically 26.83% No I don't handout hard copy 3. If you answered yes to the previous question, how

34.09%Classifieds 84.09% Community Events 7. Do you actively support the advertisers in the Willunga Gazette? 88.89% Yes 11.11% No 8. In what suburb do you live? 59% Willunga and Willunga Sth 4% Sellicks Bch 2% Coromandel valley 4% Pages Flat 2% Nth Adelaide 11% Aldinga Aldinga Bch

NEWS 2% 2% 2% 2% 4% 2% 2%

Pt Willunga Woodcroft McLaren Flat Dingabledinga McLaren Vale Pt Noarlunga Morphett Vale

9. Are you male or female? 34.78% Male 65.22% Female 10. What is your age? 0.0% - 18 to 24 6.67% 25 to 34 13.33% 35 to 44 15.56% 45 to 54 35.56% 55 to 64 26.67% 65 to 74 2.22% 75 or older

Sustainability Column 175th

Looking forward

It’s our 175th and we are celebrating our past. But what about our future? Now must be the time to take a serious look at that as well. What can we be initiating this year, to create a more sustainable Willunga to be proud of and part of in the future? To this end “Transition Town Willunga” and “Thrive Time” (personal awareness and community development classes) are sponsoring a number of activities throughout the year. We would like to hear from anyone who would like to assist in any of the activities listed below and also from anyone with other relevant ideas. Swap Meets This is where people contribute items they no longer need and in return get to select for themselves, from the items that others have contributed. There is no need to for prior contact, or to stay for any length of time. There is no direct bartering or exchange of money. This reduces waste and consumption of resources as obsolete items for one owner become the alternative to a new purchase for another. Swap meets also serve as an information exchange and community meeting point. Food Swap: Wil Heigt has been successfully hosting a chemical free food swap table

fortnightly for the last 6 weeks at the Green Market (adjacent to the Green Room on High St). From 8-12 noon 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, labelled if you think that will help, and choose a few items for yourself. Why not check out the Green Market or have something to eat at The Green Room while you’re there. Location: Adjacent to The Green Room on High St, 812pm When: Saturday January 18 & February 1, then every fortnight Bikes & Recreational Equipment Swap: On the day the Tour Down Under comes to town. Bikes, trikes, scooters, skate boards, skates, surf boards, snorkels, tennis @ squash rackets, dart boards, footballs, netballs, volleyballs, cricket sets, golf clubs, skis, you name it. As your kids grow out of one set, drop it off and perhaps find a bigger one. If you have upgraded over Christmas, help make someone else’s New Year If you don’t have any equipment to contribute but you would like to look for some on the day, why not contribute some snacks to share instead. All appropriate left over equipment will be donated to local OSHC centres.

and community development classes. Location: St Josephs Church Hall, St Georges St Willunga When: Tuesday Jan 21, 7.459.45pm or Wednesday Jan 22, 9.30-11.30am Prior bookings essential: Jeff Simmons 85289113 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. You will be surprised what we all have in common, and what wonderful differences there are as well. Location: 62 Aldinga Rd Willunga When: Wednesday Jan 29, 7.15-9.30pm then last Wednesday of each month Prior bookings essential: Jeff Simmons 85289113 Southern Onkaparinga Permaculture Gathering: Permaculture is a design system that can be applied to almost any project, from creating a small garden to

designing a large office building, farm or entire village. It is governed by three broad ethics:  Care or the earth  Care of the people  Set limits to population and consumption. Everyone who is interested in exploring the application of these ethics is welcome to our monthly gatherings irrespective of what exposure you have had to permaculture in the past. At these gatherings, we share lunch and participate in relevant workshops and discussions. During the year there will be a number of “Introduction to Permaculture” workshops so watch this space for details. Don’t however wait for those workshops before joining us. Location: Different each month When: Sunday January 19, 113pm then the third Sunday of each month with occasional weekday morning gatherings as well. Prior contact essential: Jeff Simmons 85289113

N.B. You’ll be able to see the race from the swap site. Location: 62 Aldinga Rd Willunga When: Saturday January 25 11am-3pm Clothing Swaps: March & September Equinoxes Books, CDs & DVD Swaps: Winter (June) & Summer (December) Solstice Furniture Swap: Sunday April 20 Garden Resources Swap: Sunday October 19 Watch this column for more details closer to the date. Free Introductory Thrive Time: Personal awareness

NEWS Alisha&Marty Noon-3pm: The Highwayman with Duncan 3-4pm: The Basin Poetry Society with Don 4-6pm: Jambanna with Ron Aussie Music Overnight

Wednesday

TRIBE FM 91.1 Your Community Radio www.tribefmradio.com.au Phone: 8556 2967 Happy New Year to our valued sponsors, members and listeners

Monday

9am-noon: The Country Show with Big Les Noon-3pm: That’s Life with Graham Stevens 3-6pm: Wild Wisdom with Anastasia 6-9pm: The Playlist with Chloe Aussie Music Overnight

Tuesday

6-9am: Breakfast with Graham 9am-noon: Sunrise Radio – Social Inclusion with

6-9am: Breakfast with Alan 9am-noon: Music for the Ages with JeffwithaJay Noon-3pm: Music Matinee with Graham Stevens 3-6pm: Making Tracks with Johny 8-10pm: The Punch with Duncan Aussie Music Overnight

Thursday

6-9am: Roller Coaster with Dimitri & Darren 9am-noon: Bangin the Basin with Don & Bob Noon-3pm: Tony Becker 3-6pm: Global Tracks with Cheri Aussie Music Overnight

Friday

6-9am: Mix Tape with Damo 9am-noon: Mish Mash with Michele Ignacio Noon-3pm: The Journey with Sue Capon-March 3-6pm: The Highway Home with Marty 6-8pm: Jazz on Friday with

Alan 8pm-6am: Aussie Music Overnight

Judges Choice (all stages 1-5) $750 People’s Pick all stages 1-5) $250

Saturday

Santos Roadshow Registration Form - To be submitted no later than 48 hours prior to the start of the stage you are entering.

6-9am: Mix Tape with Damo 9am-noon: Deep South with Katie Noon-3pm: Music for Early Arvos with Tony Becker 3-6pm: TBA 8-11pm: The Hands of Time with Darryl Aussie Music Overnight

Sunday

9am-noon: The Eco Show with Paul Mac Noon-3pm: The Gathering with Meredith 3-6pm: Music with Geoff and Ben Aussie Music Overnight -------

SANTOS TOUR DOWN UNDER – COMPETITIONS

For additional Santos Best Dressed Town information and nomination forms, please visit our website www.tourdownunder.com and follow the links to the Santos Best Dressed Town Competition. You will find this under the 2014 Santos Festival of Cycling tab. -------

4 Husbands The local news station was interviewing an 80-year-old lady because she had just got married for the fourth time. The interviewer asked her questions about her life, about what it felt like to be marrying again at 80, and then about her new husband's occupation. "He's a funeral director," she answered.

SANTOS are excited to introduce a new community involvement activity for the 2014 event - the Santos Roadshow. We are calling on all farmers, landowners, families, community groups and businesses to decorate your country roadsides, paddocks and fences and put your South Aussie patch under the world spotlight. Prizes Generous cash prizes are on offer to each stage winner and an overall winner in both Judges Choice and People’s Pick categories. Per Stage Winners Judges Choice winner (per stage) $250 People’s Pick winner (per stage) $250 Overall winners

He then asked her if she wouldn't mind telling him a little about her first three husbands and what they did for a living. After a short time, a smile came to her face and she answered proudly, that she had first married a banker in her 20's, then a circus ringmaster in her 40's, and a preacher in her 60's, and now - in her 80's - a funeral director. The interviewer asked why she had married four men with such diverse careers. She smiled and explained, "I married one for the money, two for the show, three to get ready, and four to go."

Willunga’s 175th Anniversary This year the township of Willunga is celebrating its 175th anniversary. As one of the oldest towns in South Australia, Willunga has a rich history. It has developed into a vibrant community that embraces many facets of society, with sporting clubs, community groups, quality schools, excellent markets and restaurants, and a strong link to major businesses within the district, such as the wine industry. In our 175th year we will be celebrating and highlighting these features to the people of Willunga and South Australia. The Hundred of Willunga was surveyed in 1839 and was therefore established only three years after white settlement of South Australia. It was around this time that a slate quarry was opened in the district, establishing Willunga as a provider of high quality slate and so beginning its fantastic journey.

Introduction to Willunga175 Sunday, 26 January will see the launch of the Willunga175 celebrations. This will occur at the Old Willunga Courthouse complex and will follow on from the Australia Day Breakfast, an annual event conducted in Willunga by the McLaren Vale Rotary Club on behalf of the City of Onkaparinga. The launch will introduce residents of Willunga to the many activities that are part of Willunga175 and explain how everyone can be involved. Come relax at the Courthouse and enjoy the beginning of the celebrations. You will be able to find out about:  Cinemallunga Faux Klore  How to sign up for Hit the Hill  Ordering the Willunga175 rose  Becoming involved in Reflections of Willunga  Involving your organisation in Discover Willunga

Willunga175 JANUARY

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INTRODUCTION TO WILLUNGA175 REFLECTIONS OF WILLUNGA

FEBRUARY

ANGLICAN HISTORICAL COMMEMORATION SERVICE FOX CREEK WINES 175 MUSICAL SPECTACULAR

SA POLICE 175th ANNIVERSARY GALA DAY CINEMALLUNGA

MARCH

8 29

APRIL

MAY

4 **

JUNE

21 **

JULY

26-31

AUGUST

SEPTEMBER

7 19

HIT THE HILL WILLUNGA PRIMARY SCHOOL 175 FAIR

OCTOBER

* 12 24 -26

HISTORICAL HYMNFEST WILLUNGA OPEN GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP FLEURIEU FOLK FESTIVAL

NOVEMBER

KNOW YOUR WILLUNGA QUIZ NIGHT

DECEMBER

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XMAS TREE FESTIVAL WILLUNGA175 FINALE

WILLUNGA WALDORF 175 FAIR DISCOVER WILLUNGA FAIR HISTORY MONTH STARS WILLUNGA175 “NOW AND THEN” PHOTO DISPLAYS ALMOND BLOSSOM FESTIVAL ALMOND BLOSSOM BALL

* = date to be confirmed, ** = throughout the month, # = throughout the year

Perhaps arrange a family reunion and come dressed in period costume to really set the mood for this special year in our town’s history. In addition, visit the historical Courthouse and slate museum, purchase goods from Willunga Market stalls (no market on Saturday 25 January due to the Tour Down Under), enjoy the entertainment provided and see our special guest launch the celebrations.

Thank you to Leon Bignell, MP and Jamie Briggs, MHR for their support of Willunga175.

Contact us at www.willunga.com/175 , email; willunga175@gmail.com, http://www.facebook.com/Willunga175 Graham Ormsby 0402 892 425; Brian Dempsey 0418 807 529; Chris Horsman 0438 131 049; Brian McMillan 0409 635 277; David Greenslade 0405 130 910; Jenny Richards 0439 755 750

Cinemallunga Faux Klore Competition Saturday 29 March Until the advent of television, films were run in the Willunga Show Hall every Saturday night, evenings that were well attended by local residents. The Cinemallunga team has revived the practice, with favourite movies being shown every 2 – 3 months throughout the year. They have rejuvenated the old projector room, installed a new screen and have made going to the pictures a fun and entertaining outing once again. Cinemallunga nights are fast becoming the “must attend” events of the Willunga entertainment calendar. As well as showing great movies, the Cinemallunga team has reintroduced cartoons, newsreels and an interval, just like in the “old days”. Special shows for children are sometimes held in the afternoon. They have also begun showing local “mocumentaries” under the title of “Faux Klore”. What is a Faux Klore film? It is a video around 3 – 5 minutes long, based on a fact about Willunga. The team takes the fact and makes a fun story out of it. Usually the only piece of truth is that starting fact. You can see examples of Faux Klore videos on the Cinemallunga YouTube site, where you can find out how Willunga came to have three pubs, unlock the dark secrets of the water tower and discover the main purpose of the bell tree.

Discover Willunga Fair

The Discover Willunga Fair is one of the major Willunga175 events. Its aim is to showcase Willunga’s features—its history, the present, and future potential. A range of activities is proposed to reflect Willunga’s past and present. These will include a re-running of the historical games from past Almond Blossom Festivals, as well as musical and sporting events. Other highlights will include the judging of the largest pumpkin grown by residents who have purchased the special seeds, a residents’ rose display, a local barista competition and, in particular, a revival of the almond-cracking and almond soup competitions. Please mark this date in your calendar and enter into the spirit of the celebrations by wearing appropriate period dress. You will be able to take part in our historical dress parades and competitions and win great prizes. The fair will also provide a fantastic opportunity for all the clubs, organisations, groups and businesses associated with Willunga to reach out to the wider community and showcase their wares and specialities. This can be done in several ways: 

As part of the Willunga175 celebrations, we invite you to produce your own Faux Klore video and join in our fun competition. You do not need sophisticated equipment or be a skilled filmmaker. Just capture your Faux Klore story on your smartphone or digital camera. This all adds to the effect. If you need any advice or assistance please contact us and we will organise the Cinemallunga team to help. You need to have your video ready for showing at the Cinemallunga event on 29 March. We will be awarding fabulous prizes to all the entrants and the best Faux Klore story will win the inaugural Cinemallunga Holy Grail award.

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We are planning to have some well-known movie experts to judge the Faux Klores and we promise a fun and enjoyable night. Be involved! 

A Willunga Fact A Willunga resident in the 1970s, Roger Liminton, was previously a BBC set designer. He is remembered for designing sets for some of the early Dr Who series including The Three Doctors and Carnival of the Masters.

Sunday 4 May

Demonstrate your present activities by having a stand at the fair (free for non-profit groups, low cost for other organisations). You may use this stall to recruit new members, sell your products, fundraise or just show what your organisation does. We are especially interested in any activities that we can arrange to publicise your group. This component will also enable you to promote any plans you have for the future. One of the aims of Willunga175 is to highlight the rich past of Willunga, so your organisation might wish to focus on events of historical significance to the group. In particular, if you would like to recreate activities that your organisation undertook in the past, please let us know so they can be included in our program. For example, displays of old photos or products would be welcome. If there are competitions or displays, aside from your stall, or which can involve the participation of attendees at the fair, we would be delighted to know about them.

Please get in touch if your organisation would like to take advantage of this special occasion.

STARS Spectacular

Saturday 21 June

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 Fleurieu Peninsula and the southern region 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. The group liaises closely with other local community organisations and schools to encourage participation in the arts and cultural activities by all. In 2014, as part of the 175th anniversary celebrations, STARS is joining the Willunga175 committee to stage a Dinner and Music night, which will feature Willunga food and wine and, more particularly, Willunga musicians. The artists will be chosen by STARS and will represent a varying range of musical styles, for what promises to be a great night of entertainment and enjoyment. Tickets for this event are expected to sell fast and we will provide further details as we progress towards the date. If you would like to receive updates or submit an expression of interest please do so by either emailing Willunga175 at www.willunga175@gmail.com or STARS at starswillunga@hotmail.com. Almond Blossom Festival

26 July – 2 August

The Almond Blossom Festival was begun in 1969 by people of the Willunga District to raise the funds required to replace the very elderly and inadequate Willunga Town Hall and the galvanised iron supper room (booth), toilets and other facilities. In 1979, after ten years of effort, the money raised through the festival and many other activities culminated in the opening of the current Willunga Recreation Centre (stadium) along with the purchase of their own equipment. As part of Willunga175, we plan to celebrate this wonderful festival and we invite you all to be involved. Firstly, we encourage the residents of each street (or several streets) of Willunga to get together and create a float for the Almond Blossom Parade. The float should represent what Willunga means to you and the township. Second, come along to the Almond Blossom Ball. The theme this year will be “Past, Present and Future”, so put together a table of friends, dress accordingly, and enjoy the music provided by two very different bands (as per the original ball). Join us to celebrate the 45th Almond Blossom Festival and Willunga’s 175th anniversary.

“Hit the Hill”

Sunday 7 September

“Hit the Hill” is the premier event of the Willunga175 celebrations. It will provide keen cyclists with the opportunity to time-trial up the famous Old Willunga Hill and to compete for the inaugural “Hit the Hill” crown. Building on the intrigue of Old Willunga Hill, the major Tour Down Under hill climb, the event will allow cyclists of all standards to test their hillclimbing skills. The 3 km bike hill climb will start in front of the Old Bush Inn on High Street, featuring a starting gate based on that used in the Tour de France. We will adopt the Tour Down Under “King of the Mountain” finish line at the top of the hill, approximately 50 metres before the turn-off onto Range Road. Riders will be able to continue onto Range Road and complete a circuit back into Willunga, with a finish line in front of the Willunga Show Hall. This circuit will also be timed. We invite riders of all ages and abilities to have a go at the hill and we will award certificates of achievement, and crown a “Hit the Hill” hero for the different age groups. This challenging bike time trial will be accompanied by a revival of the historic soapbox derby on Willunga’s High Street, which was a regular feature in past years. The Willunga Business and Tourism Association and former members of the Willunga Apex Club will conduct this activity. Travelling down High Street from a starting point near the Golden Fleece coffee shop, the soapboxes will cross the finish line in front of the Post Office. The day will be capped off with a wine and food event featuring local produce, where all participants and spectators can relax after a day of fun and achievement. If you are interested in attempting the hill climb, look out for the expression of interest forms, which will be available during the Tour Down Under in Willunga. This will ensure your place in the starting line-up when we call for competitors later in the year. If you are interested in participating in the soapbox derby, check the Willunga Gazette each month or monitor the Willunga175 website – www.willunga.com/175 – where details of how you can be involved will be announced later in the year. “Know Your Willunga” Quiz Night Saturday 22 November Questions at the “Know Your Willunga Quiz Night will be based on Willunga’s rich history, which dates back to 1839. They will focus on events, activities and people associated with Willunga and the surrounding districts, from 1839 up to the present.

However, we do not expect you all to become expert historians! Throughout the year, at all our events, in all our publicity and promotions, and on our website, we will provide you with information you need to answer the questions, in one form or another. Everything will culminate in the spectacular Quiz Night, where you can compete for major prizes and test your newly gained knowledge of Willunga. This will be a fun night with lots of entertainment and games to complement the quiz questions. We propose to have special guest stars as our quiz masters, so please mark this date in your diary and share a table with family, friends or neighbours.

Now and Then Photo Exhibition Over the past 175 years, Willunga has seen many changes. We are planning an exhibition that will highlight these changes, so we are seeking photos that show an aspect of Willunga that has been transformed over the years. The images can be 175 years old, recent, or from any time in between. The aim of the exhibition is to show the original scene alongside the present day one. If you are willing to share any such photos, please contact Sabine Verhack on 0434 043 549. If you happen to have the negatives of any photos we would appreciate access to these as well. Photos will be copied and the originals returned to you if you so wish.

Willunga175 Rose Ross Roses is Australia’s oldest specialist rose nursery, established in 1902 by George Ross in the Adelaide Hills region of Norton Summit. The business has been based in Willunga since the late 1970s and, to celebrate Willunga’s 175th anniversary, Andrew Ross, a fourth generation rose breeder and a great supporter of Willunga, has developed a special floribunda rose for especially for Willunga175. The Willunga175 rose, which will grow into an attractive bush with a rich red double flower, will be available for purchase as part of the Willunga175 celebrations. It will be launched at the “Introducing Willunga” event on Sunday 26 January, where pre-orders will be taken. Delivery of the plants is scheduled for May 2014. This beautiful rose is unique and has not been sold anywhere else in the world. We hope that it will be adopted by the residents of Willunga and become a prominent feature of the town.

The exhibition is likely to be held in several venues around Willunga in June and we plan to eventually present the photos to the Willunga branch of the National Trust, to be preserved for posterity. Reflections of Willunga Reflections of Willunga is an important part of the Willunga175 anniversary celebrations. We aim to record oral and pictorial memories of Willunga from current and past residents, both young and old, to ensure that this valuable information is retained for the future. This is your opportunity participate in documenting the more modern history of Willunga. Do you have a story or special memory of Willunga that you’d like to share? Are you willing to be videotaped? If you’re a bit shy, we’ll be collecting audio recordings, and will accept written information and photographs too. This activity will continue throughout most of 2014. Collected information will be compiled and made accessible in several ways – probably a DVD and accompanying book.

A Willunga Fact “Taffy” Waye played 71 games for Sturt from 1903 to 1910. He won a Magarey Medal in 1903.Taffy was known to ride 25 miles on horseback from Willunga to Unley to train and play for Sturt in 1903, regularly filling in for Willunga between league games at Sturt.

If you’d like to be involved, please contact Chris Horsman 0438 131 049 or email chrishorsman528@gmail.com Other events for your enjoyment Fox Creek Wines are staging musical spectacular showcasing young South Australian musicians on 16th February so please support this event as part of Willunga175. Many organisations in Willunga are supporting the Willunga175 celebrations by organising specific events or by including existing events in our program. Please check our program or website for details or contact the committee.

COMMUNITY NOTICES Willunga Netball Club WANTED PLAYERS, COACHES & UMPIRES ALL GRADES SEASON 2014

Our festival continues to emerge and evolve. This year whether by attendances, media coverage, engagement with the community or support of many charities, the 2013 festival was our best yet.

willunganc@hotmail.com

Come join the friendly relaxed family of the Willunga Netball Club. --------

Willunga Cricket Club Presentations Saturday 18 January, 2014 1:00 pm Willunga Middle Pub, Willunga Ladies Day/Presentation Night Saturday 8 February, 2014 1:00 pm Willunga Cricket Club, Willunga Presentation/Sponsors/Pa st Players Night Saturday 8 March, 2014 7:00 pm Willunga Cricket Club, Willunga For further information contact: Meredith 0434 082 152 or Luke 0421 780 907 or by Email willungacc@gmail.com -------

Church Notices

The community at Willunga Uniting Church

January Community News Willunga Christmas Tree Festival and Christmas Around the World in 2013.

Karuna YWCA, Gift boxes. Willunga Embroiderers delicate pine tree embroidery. The Caribou Tree – we could have sold this one many times over.

Registration Day Sun 2nd February 2014, 10am – 12pm at the Netball Courts $50 Rego Fee (deposit) required on the day. For further information contact: Cat Hockham 0416404763 or Ashleigh Wolferstan 0402422877 e-mail:

Tuesday Study Group’s mandala tree. Featuring mandala’s from many faiths.

The lady with the mosaics name is Sue Langhans.

Many comments were received in the visitor’s book by people from all walks of life. ‘Great job everyone! Very hard to choose only one favourite tree. ‘ Willunga Christmas Tree Festival 2013 Results Popular Votes are all in. Equal first -: Friends of Aldinga scrub with their glorious spire creation and fern fabric prints embellished with Australiana. & Gayleen’s Christmas Animals, featuring her dog in a Santa hat, who is now a star!

CWA – Scottish tree Christmas Away – Intricate travel inspired and vintage memorabilia (loved the combie) Shoeboxes of Love from the Freida Corpe pre school. Little Women – Vintage paper dolls from yesteryear. Willunga Uniting Sunday School Cambodia tree.

Inspired by the children’s support of a Cambodian orphanage. Golden Fleece café – Christmas messages from the patrons and staff @ the Golden Fleece café – the newest one in town. Marshall Islands Tree – Margaret Bennett. The Ribbon Tree – a Christmas tree in the making in support of the Christmas Bowl appeal. Marion Hill – A Round the World globes Vineyard Retirement village – Japanese tree A lot of hard work and imagination has gone into the displays. Well done.’ The festival committee thanks everyone for being part of it.

Then in order-: Willunga Pre School with their recipes of love tree from around the world. Elizabeth’s Santa’s route around the world, made entirely of atlases. Australian Christmas Dreaming featuring that kangaroo and bushman’s hat on the old wood cross. Janis Esots & Co. Willunga Garden Club’s fresh garden tree. Landcare’s old water tower Willunga Guides. Guides featured from many countries of the world.

COMMUNITY NOTICES Countries featured in the festival this year included Latvia, Cambodia, Holland, Scotland, Australia and the Marshall Islands, in addition to a tree with messages of happy Christmas in many languages. Special congratulations to the Sunday school children for raising $120 for the Cambodian children living in the slum are of Phnom Penh by selling their handmade Christmas cards. An event like this does not happen without a lot of creative and special people. Volunteers collectively made and served delicious Devonshire teas, created a kid’s passport trail, created multiple Christmas trees, installed new lighting, made goods for the stall and grew plants. In addition to being on hand to welcome the many visitors to Willunga. Well done to all. Collectively the festival shares in supporting the Christmas Bowl appeal and Uniting Church projects.

The Christmas Bowl Appeal is the national Christmas appeal for Act for Peace, the international aid agency of the National Council of Churches in Australia and funds raised will be going towards providing girls in Afghanistan with the opportunity to attend

school and escape the vicious cycle of conflict and poverty in a country that is so unstable. The Christmas Bowl story this year is focused around Adela, a young girl from Afghanistan who has been given the opportunity to go to school. Without access to education, Adela may have faced a lifetime of poverty and oppression. Women without an education are more likely to get married younger, have more children and have very few job opportunities. Their children are also more likely to live in poverty. Thanks to the Willunga Christmas Tree Festival and community and other dedicated Australian’s Act for Peace’s local partners in Afghanistan have been able to supply tables, chairs, blackboards, trained teachers and school bags giving children like Adela one of the most important gifts they can receive, an education.

Festival will be Past, Present & Future. Jenny Esots, Public Encounters Willunga Uniting Church. www.willunga.unitingchurchs a.org.au/

Anglican Pastoral District of Southern Vales St Stephen’s Church, St Andrews Tce. Willunga. Service Saturday 5.30 pm: Vigil Mass. All Welcome. Contact: Fr Paul Devenport, Telephone 8323 9744 Website: www.southernvalesparish.org

St Stephen’s organises a monthly dinner at the Old Bush Inn on the 3rd Saturday night of the month after the 5.30 pm service for anyone wishing to join in for fellowship. The next dinner will be

held on the 16th February, 2014. For further details, contact Ted Sandercock on 8556 4535. Confirmation Service on Sunday January 19th a7 10.00 am at St Margaret’s, McLaren Vale. Bp John Ford will confirm four candidates .-------

Catholic Parish of Willunga Church times are the following in Willunga at St Joseph's Church, St Jude's street: 8:30 am on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Sundays of the month; 10:30 am on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month. Weekday mass is held at 9 am on Wednesdays, Thursday and Fridays except the first Friday of the month the service is held at 12 noon. See www.willungaparish.org.au/

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“My school bag contained books, notepads, pencils, crayons, rubbers, ruler and sharpener. I liked my school bag and its contents. They were really useful and help me learn more while I’m at school, which is good because when I grow up, I want to become a doctor to help my country. Thank you for your help.” – Adela For more information about Act for Peace and the Christmas Bowl please visit www.actforpeace.org.au/c hristmasbowl Looking forward to 2014. Willunga celebrates its 175th anniversary and the theme for this and our 2014 Christmas Tree

COMMUNITY NOTICES ALL WELCOME to Christian Science Group Sue & Doug March invite you to join them in sharing and discovering how we can all have fulfilling, peace filed lives. Come along at 10:30am on the 1st & 4th Sundays of each month. For more details call 8556 7314. Blessings --------

Happy 6th Birthday to the Healer’s Market

Willunga Primary School Times 2014 Students begin school on Tuesday 28th January Start of day 8.45am Recess 11.10am – 11.40am Lunch 1.10am – 1.40am End of day 3.05pm. Drivers on Main Rd, please note the change. School Term Dates Term 1: 28th January – 11th April Term 2: 28th April – 4th July Term 3: 21nd July – 26th September Term 4: 13th October – 12th Dec. -------

On Sunday 19 January we have the 6th Birthday Celebration of the healers market, this will be an extended twilight market 11am - 8pm. At The Singing Gallery, 133 Main Road McLaren Vale Free Entry There will be entertainment throughout the day in the Groove Garden Cafe who is also celebrating their 1st birthday. Look forward to seeing you there. Blessings Dawn Bridgman -------

Trees for Life Celebration Trees For Life Willunga Group will hold a BBQ on January 13th to celebrate the New Year at the property of Katerina and Rob Bickford in McLaren Vale . ------

Tour Down Under Preparations Balloon inflation - Turn up on Wed 22, Thursday 23 and Friday 24 January – Anytime from 10am-3pm at CWA Hall Decorations distribution - At 5.30AM Saturday 25 January Morning of Stage 5 SANTOS Tour Down Under be at RSL/CWA rooms – this is a wonderful time of the morning, to distribute inflated balloons to spots around

Willunga; watching our town wake up and helping to create a festive atmosphere for the day ahead Watch for parking and road restrictions on Saturday 25 January - need access to High Street or Main Road seek a permit from Willunga Library

Trees For Life website: www.treesforlife.org.au

Fox Creek Cellar Door Gallery | January 2014

Enjoy the race - enjoy the day! -------

Reminder Aust Day Breakfast followed by Launch Willunga 175 at Old Court House Sunday 26th Jan. -------

Volunteers still needed Trees For Life is urgently looking for 200 more volunteers in South Australia to grow native seedlings this summer. The Tree Scheme operates by annual seedling orders being taken for landholders, councils, government projects and private enterprise, with Trees For Life then linking up orders with volunteer growers. Trees For Life provides all the propagation materials – seed varieties, tubes, boxes, soil and mulch – free to volunteers, along with easy-to-follow instructions. The materials can be collected at a local distribution depot in your region in mid-November. Once sown and raised, seedlings are handed over for planting about six months later. Those interested in volunteering don’t need to have a green thumb – it’s a perfect way for people to do something positive to help our environment, it’s free and it’s a feel-good experience! If you can help, please phone the office on (08) 8406 0500 or log onto the

Durre’s work is inspired by Pakistani “Truck Art”. The practice of which dates back to 1920 when public transport became a highly significant part of urban culture in the subcontinent; it continues to be an integral part of Pakistani transport & culture. Using beaten stainless steel and ‘chamak patty’, a highly durable fluorescent tape, Durre creates colourful and incredibly detailed pieces including mirror frames, coasters, ornamental boxes and mobiles.

Durre hopes that this exhibition of Rangdey products will light the fire of everyone’s imagination… For more information : 8557 0000 ----When 'I' is replaced with 'WE', even 'ILLNESS' becomes 'WELLNESS'

COMMUNITY Events Willunga Events (To update this info contact the ed.)

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/Aldinga BreastCancerSupportGroup

CINEMALLUNGAEver wanted to experience the magic of the movies, from behind the scenes? Cinemallunga is a community group that is restoring the old Willunga Show Hall into a cinema and arts venue. We aim to put on 5 or 6 events a year, usually held on the third Saturday of Feb, April, June, Aug and Oct. You may 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 are available from Brian on 0418 807 529 or Andrew 0439 687 281

Heidt on 0414 484 723 or email

Food Swap: Location: Adjacent to The Green Room on High St, 8-12pm When: Saturday January 18 & February 1, then 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, labelled if you think that will help, and choose a few items for yourself. Why not check out the Green Market or have something to eat at The Green Room while youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re there.

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

LETS South Markets Held on the second Saturday of the month at Tribe FM, Railway Tce. For more information contact Secretary Wil

enquiries@letssouth.com

Visit the website

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Night Owls Lawn Bowls @Willunga Bowling Club every Wednesday @7.00pm during OctoberMarch Weekly fee of $5.00 For info Bowling Club 8556 2246 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 Southern Cancer Club is a group of people who have all been touched by cancer in some way. Providing friendship, social support, information & education but will not provide medical advice either clinical, alternative or new age. Meeting monthly on Monday anytime between 9-12noon & 3rd Thursday anytime between 1-3pm at Christie Downs Community House cnr Morton & Flaxmill Roads. For more information call Jules on 8186 0048 or visit www.fcn.org.au

Southern Onkaparinga Permaculture Gathering: Permaculture is a design system that can be applied to almost any project, from creating a small garden to designing a large office

building, farm or entire village. Everyone who is interested in exploring the application of these ethics is welcome to our monthly gatherings irrespective of what exposure you have had to permaculture in the past. We share lunch and participate in relevant workshops and discussions. Location: Different each month When: Sunday January 19, 11-3pm then the third Sunday of each month with occasional weekday morning gatherings as well. Prior contact essential: Jeff Simmons 85289113 Southern Vales View Club (VIEW = Voice , Interests, Education of Women) invites ladies to join our meetings at the Restaurant in the Willunga Golf Club, on the second Friday of each month at 10.30 for an 11.00am start All very welcome. Contact Marlene on 8323 8861 or for further information email marbarpowell@bigpond.com

Southern Vales Wellbeing group meets at the Singing Gallery every Wednesday from 1.00pm to 3.30pm during school terms cost $3.50 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

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

COMMUNITY Events Wellbeing at Willunga, monthly market first Sat. of the month, with a special focus on Health and Healing. Cafe, Massage, Bowen, Reiki, Readers, Crystals, Singing Bowls & Salt Lamps. Free Sound Mediation at 12pm. FREE ENTRY. Willunga Show hall, 9-2pm

Monday- Fri-day 9.30am1.30pm Saturday

Willunga Artisans Market second Saturday of each month 9am -1pm Show Hall

Willunga Farmers Market every Saturday 8am -12.30pm Town-ship Square, Willunga 10% members discount

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Willunga Basketball new players are always welcome. Men’s comp Wednesday nights Women’s comp Tuesday nights Juniors throughout the week Contact Margaret 8556 2360 or 0421 358 326 Willunga Bowling Club Inc Come and enjoy social bowls Tuesday and Saturday 12.00 for 12.30pm start Fee $5.00 Contact Vic 8557 4030 or Ian 8556 2246 or message 8556 2246 Willunga 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

Willunga Farmers Market Choir (Soulfood) - A female choir singing acapella for the enjoyment of a wide audience". Waverly Mon nights at 7.30pm. Info Margi Beed 8556 5032 Franka Ger-lach 8556 6783 Jill Stone 0407 695 029

Willunga 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 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.

5230 or Dean Hunt 0414 564 389. February 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: Wednesday Jan 29, 7.15-9.30pm then 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 Monthly meeting 3rd Monday month 7.30 Inquiries phone 8556 2195 Willunga Quarry Market second Saturday of every month 9.00am-1.00pm Willunga Recreation Park Contact David 0408 897 393

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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

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

COMMUNITY Events Wednesday nights starting at 7.00pm cost $3.00 a night Contact Darryl 8596 4128 John 0413 525 343

Get fit! Join Willunga Tweeters, your local Heart Foundation walking group. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for one hour,

beginning at 8 am. All welcome. For more details, contact Chris Horsman mob 0438 131 049 or

email chrishorsman528@gmail.com

Margaret Dellow and Brenda Pentland, volunteers at the Willunga Christmas Tree Festival.

Marion Hill, Rachael Boulden and Jenny Escots at the Willunga Christmas Free Festival

Rachael Boulden and Marion Hill at the Willunga Christmas Tree Festival