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This July saw millions of people get involved in Plastic Free July. Plastic Free July is a global movement that encourages people to be part of the solution to plastic pollution – so we can have cleaner streets, oceans, and beautiful communities. Together, we can contribute to the improved understanding of the types, amounts and sources of debris that arrives on Australia’s coastline. And reducing the amount of plastic we use is a good way to start!
Read MoreWith all the rain we have had there is no doubt this will result in great pasture growth and this will dramatically increase the risk to horses and ponies of getting Laminitis and Founder. This is a common condition which causes varying degrees of foot pain, from the slightly pottery pony to severe life-threatening lameness.
Read MoreOctober birthdays
Read MoreRainfall for August 2019: 112.6 mm
Rainfall for August 2018: 145.8 mm
Average rainfall for August; 117.7 mm
There is an organisation called “Little Free Library” which has about 90,000 book exchange locations around the world.So, we thought it might be a good idea to introduce a Book Exchange in our local area. We will be locating our Book Exchange at the Recreational Ground at the end of Cherry Gardens Road, between the Netball/Tennis clubrooms and the main clubroom.
Read MoreCommunity campfire + Grants update + Table tennis. Remember to visit the Hall Facebook page and you will be kept updated on functions and other happenings at the Hall.
Read MoreThe last month has been routine, with very few call outs. This does not mean the Brigade has been idle as training; planning and station improvements are all keeping us busy. By the time this is published, we would have held our AGM, a meeting that sees all our Leadership positions declared vacant and potentially new members being appointed to these important positions + Read Leanne’s story
Read MoreGardening suggestions for September 2019 + July is the month for our Winter Warmers evening and we are sharing our “Gardening Tips and Tricks”.
Read MoreLast month we looked at taking care of grazing areas, the outside of the horse and his rugs. The inside of the horse also needs taking care of! Assuming that pasture and feed is under control; let’s look inside the horses’ mouth.
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 MoreMindfulness. Hearing a bird call. Stopping to search and eventually finding him. Meditating is the method by which most people tend to try and attain this body-and-mind-improving state. So get out there with the birds to improve your health?!
Read MoreServices held Sundays at 9.30am. Come along, enjoy the company in air-conditioned comfort followed by a chat and morning tea. + Read the story of Reverend Matthew and Mrs Maria Wilson (nee Smith). This intrepid couple served the Clarendon Circuit from 1858 to 1869.
Read MoreThe Recreation Ground would like to thank the State Government, Office of Recreation and Sport and Racing for selecting us for grant funding to put Solar Panels on the clubrooms.
Read MoreWell our first club corner for the season is better late than never. Results + Events and other news
Read MoreWe are approaching season 2019 netball finals, with only two rounds left to go and then finals on 24/8, 31/8 and grand final on 7th Sept. Summer season commences in October and players are busy forming teams to enter into this social competition.
Read MoreThe old Cherry Gang 1960’s. The Cherry Gardens monthly dances which were popular and were held on the last Saturday of each month at the Memorial Hall, and people of all ages came from many surrounding districts and also Adelaide.
Read MoreThe Clarendon Branch the Agricultural Bureau July 2019 meeting speaker was Dene Cordes who formally worked for the various Government Departments that were responsible for managing the South Australian parks and wildlife reserves.
Read MoreUpdate re: Boundary Reform, Council Rates, City of Onkaparinga Tourism Plan, Community Grants, Economic Development Forum and Southern Sports, Recreation and Surf Life Saving Clubs Forum. Note that these comments are the opinion of the councillor and not necessarily those of the council.
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