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As most of you know by now, I really like my food, but too much of a good thing is not in my best interests either (bother!). There are certain things which are in the best interests of us equines however and these are not too hard to follow. They are called the five freedoms or five domains. + Advertisement for Riding Lessons with Sandy
Read MoreAnyone wanting more information about the Friends of Scott Creek CP, or wanting to get involved, can contact us. All working bees during summer meet at the earlier time of 8.30am at the Almanda Car Park on Dorset Vale Road (unless there is a MLR fire ban or very wet weather).
Read MoreEach year we are pleased to provide the Cherry Gardens Community Carols. Our thanks go to The Cherry Chatter Committee for much needed advertising, The Cherry Gardens Memorial Hall who provide use of the hall free of charge each year, The City of Onkaparinga for their grant.
Read MoreIt’s been a big year for the Cherry Gardens Ironbank Recreation Ground. We kicked off our fundraising campaign, ‘Dreams to Reality’ in order to pay for much needed upgrades to the club rooms and have made some positive inroads.
Read MoreWelcome to the latest edition of my Memo from Mayo. Unfortunately, despite our steadfast support, the Medevac laws were repealed and we are bracing ourselves for a battle to ensure water continues to flow for the environment in the Murray-Darling Basin. Please read on to learn about some of my work in the parliament and the community.
Read MoreMs Sharkie, Thank you for that very welcome news. As you are well aware, NBN connectivity in our community is woeful. Satellite NBN is a joke and the commercial ADSL providers have been pulling out, leaving just Telstra.
Read MoreClick to read the letter from Steve Murray to Cherry Gardens residents. Dec 2019.
Read MoreCouncillor update on: Deputy Mayor / Australia Day Breakfast & Bush Fair / Rates Rebate Cherry Gardens Memorial Hall / 2020 – 2021 Community Budget Workshops / City of Onkaparinga Clubs Forum.
Read MoreHere are a few photos from the Christmas Fair held at the Recreation Ground early in December. It was a great community gathering and well done to the organisers for putting such a focus on the kids this year. + Update and photos of the Renovations at the Recreation Ground
Read MoreRainfall for November 2019 41.8 mm
Rainfall for November 2018 74.2 mm
Average rainfall for November 49.5 mm
January & February birthdays
Read MoreIf the new mobile phone base station does get installed then, for those of us that are unable to connect to the NBN we may have an alternative by using the mobile service plans. As news comes to hand the Cherry Chatter will keep you updated + Take a few minutes to prepare your Bushfire Plan.
Read MoreRecently we wrote about our success in obtaining 3 grants from the Onkaparinga Council as part of their recent round. One of the grants was for the extension and upgrade of our storage facility at the rear of the hall.
Read MoreThis month has seen us busy again with various jobs around the community, most of which were minor in nature and straight forward to resolve. As we move toward the end of another year (how fast did that one go!), I thought it a good chance to look back and cover some of the achievements and challenges we faced in 2019.
Read MoreAfter months of planning our local garden club celebrated its 20th anniversary at the Blackwood Golf Club on 28th October. The Community event was supported by an Every Generation grant from the City of Onkaparinga. 82 people attended with about half being club members + George's gardening suggestions for December.
Read MoreI thought summer was here, but the weather has been so erratic. Those of us waiting to have hay cut start to get toey to say the least. Cutting hay at the right time and also baling are quite a science. The dryness of the hay and its maturity are crucial to a good quality result.
Read MoreOn a Sunday in the middle of October we held our fourth Almanda Open Day at the Almanda Mine area of the park. For the first time this was held in spring, to better show off the park’s beautiful wildflowers. Anyone wanting more information about the Friends of Scott Creek CP, or wanting to get involved, can contact us.
Read MoreI have been rescuing, rehabilitating and releasing injured and orphaned native animals and birds at Minton Farm for 27 years now. There have been over 12,200 cases admitted to the intensive care facility. In addition to this there have been approx. 12,000 cases assisted via website, email, Facebook and phone inquiries. It has been a joy to be able to help the people that find the creatures and are desperately and compassionately trying to assist them.
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