Recently we had a “CLUBS DAY” on one of the home games for football and netball. All the clubs worked together to raise some funds for the Recreation Ground and to just share time together and enjoy all the sports.
Read MoreWell we are halfway through the footy season already which is hard to believe. The senior teams have been going well but the juniors have been a mixed bag.
Read MoreAll teams have played five games or more so far this season. Results have been mixed, with half of our senior teams in the top 4 of their respective ladder. B1 gold team is top of their grade and C1 gold is second.
Read MoreNatives Orchids of the Cherry Gardens District. There are over 100 species of native orchids which have been found in the Adelaide Hills and the Cherry Gardens area is rich in the number of varieties which have been discovered.
Read MoreThe Clarendon Branch of the Agricultural Bureau May 2019 meeting guest speaker was Jeff Edwards from the Department for the Environment and Water. Jeff explained the likely changes that were going to occur and the proposed changes to the agency which will be renamed Landscape SA.
Read MoreRecently many people across the world stopped and stared as extreme headlines announced that one eighth of the world’s species – more than a million – are threatened with extinction. What solutions do we have? Despite this grim inventory, it’s not all bad news. Australia actually has a long history of effectively managing invasive species.
Read MoreUpdate Council Boundary Changes
Fortnightly Green Bin Collection
Rate Increase
Speed Limit Change Ackland Hill/Ironbank Roads
+ Burning in the open
The 100 year Clarendon bridge celebration is on Sunday 21st July 2019, a day when the whole community is invited to come together to celebrate the 100 year anniversary of the building of Clarendon second bridge. It will be a day of fun, food and entertainment for the whole family.
Read MoreTelecommunications is a lottery across Mayo, and that needs to change. Our geography, climate and changing government policies have resulted in clear disparities between those areas with and those without reliable phone and internet services. My office has advocated on behalf of hundreds of constituents who have received poor service in this space.
Read MoreAn update on the earlier letter to the editor regarding the delivery of parcels to Cherry Gardens. The local resident received the below response to their enquiry along with an apology for the long time it took to send the reply.
Read MoreAs home deliveries are becoming more prevalent in our modern life, I'm finding that our postcode of 5157 is an issue. Just putting it out there to see what anyone's thoughts are of this and whether it’s worth pursuing a change.
Read MoreWANTED:
House cleaner
Horse Groom
Shed Installer
Rainfall for June 2019: 140.4 mm
Rainfall for June 2018: 117.8 mm
Average rainfall for June: 132.2 mm
July birthdays
Read MoreJust 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.
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