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Just prior to ANZAC day, we were called to perhaps the biggest event in the area for many years, as shown in the aerial photo. A fire broke out to the north of the western end of Cherry Gardens Road. During de-briefs after this event we discussed any learnings. Please be aware of access to properties for the appliances – overhanging tree branches, gates not wide enough etc.
Read MoreThe Annual Community Dinner this year will be held at the Hall on Saturday 15th June. Have you got your ticket? Pleas, an update on the Hall Upgrade.
Read MoreGardening suggestions for June 2019 + recent Garden visits and some forthcoming events + demonstration of some irrigation products.
Read MoreFinally, we have some rain, how good is that? Weather changes often mean changes in feed. Extremes of weather can show up in your horses’ hooves.
Read MoreThe Ironbank & Upper Sturt Community Watch recently posted on Facebook that one of the locals, Betty Frith, has completed her book and it is now available for sale to any interested locals.
Read MoreIt was great to finally get some steady rain early in May, let’s hope we return to something more like average or above average rainfall for the rest of the year. The good news is that our native vegetation is very resilient and, while it will certainly be impacted by long-term climate change, it will generally recover well from summer droughts.
Read MoreRalph Stephens is a member of our congregation. He was asked by his granddaughter to walk her down the aisle at her wedding. Ralph accepted the task happily and confidently knowing his constant companion, Tori the seeing - eye dog, would give him the confidence for this important event.
Read MoreAt the recent AGM there were some changes on the committee, so we thought it best to update everyone on the current situation at the Rec Ground.
Read MoreWe have a number of functions coming up throughout the season and on June 14th (a Friday) we have teamed up with our neighbours, the Blackwood Golf Course, for a club function that is open to all our players, sponsors and supporters. If any locals would also like to join in then you will be very welcome.
Read MoreWe are looking forward to another successful winter of netball.
Read MoreA reminder to any locals that might like to participate in the Rabbit baiting program to contact Cherry Chatter with your details so that we can get the Department of Natural Resources to contact you.
Read MoreGoing to Primary School. The Cherry Gardens School is situated at the bottom end of Orchard Road on the Southern side of the district. Max Ricks started Primary School at Cherry Gardens in February 1936 at the age of five.
Read MoreThe CSIRO are researching the benefits of feeding cattle seaweed; it’s one of a number of promising lines of research that have the potential to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions from Australia’s $17 billion livestock sector.
Read MoreFortnightly green waste collection …. but at what cost?
Read MoreSenior Petizens Month. It is important to remember, pets age much faster than people do, and their rate of aging depends not only on the species type but also on the size of the breed. Early detection is the key, and fortunately there are many ways we can diagnose and treat these conditions and improve the quality of your pet’s life.
Read MoreRainfall for April 2019: 7.0 mm
Rainfall for April 2018: 77.0 mm
Average rainfall for April: 71.2 mm
June birthdays
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