Now that we’re in Spring our training shifts to bushfire preparation so we can be ready for the coming fire danger season. This tends to be more practically based rather than theoretical.

In conjunction with the Hall the CFS will be hosting a Bushfire Survival Plan Workshop at the Hall on Saturday November 17th. Register, and take advantage of this great opportunity as we approach summer.

Thanks to those who attended the Community Campfire on August 25th. The Community Campfire will be a regular function at the hall each year, around the end of August or early September. It is a great night, and an opportunity for the community to share some time together.

Gardening suggestions for October 2018 + AGM: we considered the plight of the drought stricken farmers North East of us and planned how we might help.

The dreaded founder has struck again! The usual treatment initially is to restrict access to green, lush grass and then substitute that with good quality dry hay. Also small amounts of lucerne hay are OK to give too.

The Natural Resources Management Act 2004 is to be replaced by a new Landscape South Australia Act, and the government is seeking input from the community regarding the reform process. We only have until 15th October to have our say, so I encourage you to do so.

Playing sport (and for us playing football) is a great way to spend time together as a community and of course everything feels better when you are winning. This year our club has come away with 2 Premierships which is an outstanding effort for the players, members and supporters.

Netball. End of season report. What another awesome day for our netball club hosting the Hills Assoc Grand Final games for the second year in a row. The weather was perfect, the courts sparkling and the great crowds gave it a carnival atmosphere.

Spring has Sprung, and our Winter sports are almost over + Home cooked meals will continue to be served on Thursday nights during Cricket and Summer Netball Seasons, take a night off, drop in for a meal and say G’day! As always, if you have any fundraising ideas or any Rec Ground business, please let me know.

The Pastor of the Cherry Gardens Uniting Church, Margaret Seyfang, has advised the congregation of her intention to resign from the position from 30 September. Margaret and husband Lyle have been loyal supporters of Cherry Church and the community, attending and helping at a number of community events.

17 Nov: Free household chemical and paint drop-off + a reminder to replace your smoke alarm batteries when you move your clocks forward on Sunday 7 October.

A new local Apiary business is seeking bee keeping sites with landowners interested in hosting bees in the Cherry Gardens and surrounding area. Land owners receive free pollination services and honey when in season.

Rainfall for August 2018: 145.8
Rainfall for August 2017: 173.8
Average rainfall for August: 117.7