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Potential dog training sessions at the hall + We are also pleased to announce that the Hall has been successful in attracting some grants from the Onkaparinga Council in the 2019 round. Remember to visit the Hall Facebook page and you will be kept updated on functions and other happenings at the Hall.
Read MoreAs a Brigade, we have a dedicated hardworking group amongst us who give their time to form the “Sturt Group Operations” team. Cherry Gardens CFS is in Region 1, which covers the Mt Lofty Ranges and Kangaroo Island, and we are in the Sturt Group.
Read MoreGardening suggestions for August 2019 + In June each year, each attending member places their donated gardening related gift on a table to swap. The next item was from our speakers, who this month, were from within the garden club.
Read MoreWhen the weather is not friendly and owners are tempted to take part in other activities, the horses are still out there in their paddocks, eating and moving around. Out of sight but should definitely not be out of mind.
Read MoreAre you interested in nature? Native plants? Wildlife? Looking for a break from the hustle and bustle? Want to give something back to the community or Mother Nature? We welcome anyone who wants to come along and see what we do at any of our activities.
Read MoreOur speakers for August 2019 + The Annual General Meeting of the congregation is 4 August following the church service.
Read MoreFootball season arrived early and has flown by and before we know it we will be in to the finals and hopefully our seniors teams will all be strong contenders. Coming up on August 17th is our club Quiz Night and we would welcome any locals who would like to join us.
Read MoreWe are now over halfway through the season. We have had some great results with our 20 teams. See current placement + Upcoming indoor games: 10 August. A1 v Uraidla at 5.30 and League v Crafers 7.15
Read MoreGoing to Sunday School. The district of Cherry Gardens became established in the 1840’s. The Methodist church was an essential part of the community, and Sunday School attendance for the children was a regular part of growing up.
Read MoreLarge concentrations of koalas in the Adelaide Hills are causing damage to some areas of woodland and threatening the animals’ long-term welfare. Natural Resources Adelaide and Mt Lofty Ranges has responded by starting a fertility control program to reduce breeding over time and preserve the koalas’ habitat.
Read MoreThe Clarendon Branch of the Agricultural Bureau welcomed speaker, David Trueman to the June meeting. David provided insight into the Clarendon Water Tunnel.
Read MoreThe State Government is calling for input into a Regional Development Strategy which aims to empower regional communities. Elected Members, particularly those representing regionally-based residents, are invited to contribute via the state government’s “YourSay” platform.
Read MoreIt could be your Mother, Wife, Sister, Friend or even your Daughter! This Adelaide Silver Style and was founded by my daughter the Late Letitia Linke who was a community Ambassador for the OCRF and Ovarian Cancer Australia. You can make a difference. This year’s event will take place on Saturday the 26th October 2019
Read MoreWANTED:
House cleaner
Horse Groom
With the very wet weather we are seeing a sharp rise in the incidence of hoof abscesses in both cows & horses. Early vet attention will prevent some of the secondary complications from occurring + Make sure you keep up flea treatments during the colder months! This is when you can lay the foundation to stop a flea explosion in Spring.
Read MoreRecently the Cherry Chatter committee applied for a grant from the Onkaparinga Council to help us print next years editions of the Cherry Chatter. Unfortunately we were not successful as you can see from the letter here.
Read MoreRainfall for June 2019: 140.4 mm
Rainfall for June 2018: 117.8 mm
Average rainfall for June: 132.2 mm
