MEDIA RELEASE: WHAT’ S SHOWING THIS MONTH AT GCG!

The following exhibitions run from 5 November, 2015 to 10 January , 2016…

Zem-fearis On display in the ‘Red Hen’ Room.

Thelma Kirkwood’s new exhibition is entitled ‘Zem~-fearis’. She said “Not sure what to say about it....it’s a fantasy about fairies and where they live and that they

are mischievous!”(Thelma’s artwork is featured right)

Mixed Mediums On display in the ‘Tea & Sugar’ Room.

Ron Brook is showing his “Mixed Mediums” Exhibi-tion in the Tea & Sugar room, which will be a mixture of all the mediums that he uses and teaches to his art class students. The work will include birds, flowers, landscapes, portraits and animals. And, this time he

said he will be including some abstract pieces, an art style that he hasn’t used for many years. It’s an interest

which he has recently revived.

And meanwhile, upstairs, ‘The Ghan Room’ and ‘The Overland Room’ will display Members work, which will cover many facets of art, including textiles.

The Shop downstairs will be packed with Christmas gift items, including animal paintings on miniature canvasses, crochet toys, hand crafted jewellery, as well as the many paintings on the walls, all produced by

members of the Gallery.

All these exhibitions will be officially opened at 1pm, Sunday 8th November at the Gawler Community Gal-lery, Stationmasters House, Gawler Railways Station, 23rd St. Gawler.

Gallery open from 10am to 4pm Thursday to Saturday and Sunday from 9am to 3pm. Ph. 85235995

**Media Release prepared by Publiciy Officer Portia Stanton-Noble**

Lyndoch Community MarketSaturday 14th November (Second Saturday of the month) at the Lyndoch Institute and adjacent grassed area from

10.00am-3.00pm.

‘NEW THIS MONTHDonna Dimasi Photography-landscapes, country locations and ruins (see example above)

Market enquiries please contact Karen on 8528 5206, 0412 219 742or email lyndochcommunitymarket@yahoo.com.au

“Granny Annie’s Lunch” The Williamstown Amateur Players have completed another successful pantomime season starting on Friday 9 Oct and performing 9 shows through to Sat 17 Oct. For those people not able to attend, the pantomime was loosely based on a Red Riding Hood style story but set in the Wild West. This gave us the chance to mainly use country & western songs that certainly got the toes tapping and hands clapping along. Instead of the big bad wolf, we had mean & nasty Clint Waywood and his comedic sidekick Chuck Wagon who were always causing trouble in Dodgie City and trying to worm their way out of any hard work but wanting to reap all the rewards. They kidnapped Granny Annie to work in the Golden Nugget Mine not realising that this was more trouble than it was worth due to Granny having arthritis, a hip replacement, and a bunion as big as Texas on her toe, and her eyesight. Did we mention her eyesight? Sheriff Wattatwerp was there to keep everyone on the straight and narrow and eventually rescue Granny and Miss Hubba Hubbard who had also been captured by Clint & Chuck. Granny’s granddaughter Maryanne along with the 3 Pigs, the Sheriff and the Salsa Twins, Diego & Rosita, hunt down the villains and Miss Hubbards Magic Elixir saves the day with granny striking gold for all the townsfolk to share and make life easy.Every audience this year, whether big or small, got into the spirit of booing, cheering and laugh-ing in all the right spots. The feedback from the audiences after the shows were very positive with comments about the colourful costumes, Maryanne’s “magic” basket and the humour. The children attending would tell us their favourite character and the 3 pigs were a big hit. The enjoyment of performing on stage is to have a bit of fun and get lost in a character so that it’s not you up there on the stage. It gives you a little bit of bravado to interact with the audience and get them involved with the story. Our midweek school and seniors shows were well attended and it gives us Players great satisfaction that children and aged care residents can enjoy live theatre at an affordable price. To see the joy on a child’s or elderly person’s face as they get lost in the story and “believe” what’s going on, is just priceless. A huge thank you to the hard working ladies of the cast who help make props, backdrops, costumes, sourcing songs, creating posters, programmes and advertising and most importantly, learning their lines and songs. An even bigger Thank you to the people who attended our shows and to St Jakobi School Parents & Friends Group for ourinterval catering.Our Group has a break now with only a few social functions before we get back into the next pantomime in March 2016. If there are any ladies that have Tuesday mornings free and are interested in joining us, please ring Suzanne 85246411 or Sue 85246502 and we can give you some extra info. (Unfortunately, we have no crèche facilities if you have pre-schoolers) If you don’t want to be on stage, there are plenty of off-stage jobs that need doing such as backdrops, making props, sewing costumes, etc. We are also raising funds to purchase new lighting for the Williamstown Hall as the old system is too old to source parts if anything malfunctions. We will be organising several fundraising events in 2016 so keep an eye out for flyers and in the Willy Wagtail for further information.Our next Pantomime, as yet unnamed, will be held October 2016. Hope to see you there!

Amateur Players inc.Williamstown

Williamstown & Districts Historical Society

Ref. Williamstown Memorials – part 1 When a township has been around for 160 plus years there is a good chance it will have a fair selection of memorials and plaques located within its boundary so I had a look around Williamstown and have listed below those that I could find. (disregarding street names and cemetery memorials). Given that Remembrance Day is almost upon us part 1 of this article will be dedicated to soldier memorials.

District Soldiers Memorial Institute - The Districts tribute to the men and women who served their country in World War 1. (60,000 Australians died in that war and none of the bodies of the service men and women who died whilst overseas were returned to Australia so family members did not have a grave or marker where they could grieve their loss.)

Roll of Honour 1914-18 – This hand carved memorial is displayed in the Memorial Institute build-ing and lists the names of the members of the District Council of Mount Crawford community who served in the Military Services in the First World War (25 of them died)

Roll of Honour 1939-45 – This memorial is also displayed in the Institute Building and lists the names of those local members of the community who served in the Military Services in the Second World War. (1 of whom died)

Private W.E. Smith Memorial - Located next to the Soldiers Memorial Institute, this memorial was placed by the people of Williamstown in memory of one time resident W. E. Smith who was killed in battle against the Boers at Arundel in South Africa during the Boer War.

Returned Sailors Soldiers Airmens Imperial League Memorial – This small memorial is located adjacent to the RSL Hall in Memorial Drive and is the centrepiece of the ANZAC Day Service.

ANZAC Centennial Memorial – This is the most recent of the war memorials in Williamstown marking the centennial year of the ANZAC landing on the Gallipoli Peninsular in World War 1 and honouring the 26 members of the District who were killed in that war.

Tribute to the original committee of the Williamstown War Memorial Community Centre – who in 1947 acquired the land in Memorial Drive as a memorial to all who served in World War 11. Un-veiled by Cr. I.C. Ross, Chairman District Council of Barossa, November 1992

Memorials gone missing…. Williamstown Primary School In 1915-17 the Head Teacher of the Williamstown Primary School, Mr. H. J. Spencer, superintended the planting of pine trees along the South and West fences of the school. These pines were individual “digger” or memorial trees. Sadly these trees were removed when the new road deviation was built.

Trevor.

The Christmas Spirit of Williamstown

Parade Registration

Date: Sunday 13th December 2015Start time: 4pm

Set up time for parade is 3.30pm in Wild StreetProceeding along Mt Crawford Road to behind the RSL Hall

where floats can be parked on display

The Williamstown Community Council hosts the annual Christmas Parade and Fair each year. Last year’s parade was fantastic and we received a lot of great comments about the parade, this year we hope to do the same. The Williamstown Fair is to be held in Colonist Corner up to the RSL Hall it will be an afternoon of fun and entertainment for everyone. We are encouraging people from far and near to attend a wonderful family fun afternoon with something for all ages, as we share with everyone “The Christmas Spirit of Williamstown”.

Prizes will be presented for:

Best Float

Best decorated Push Bike

So if you want to be part of this year’s fun event fill out registration slip below

You can even dress your animal and bring them along....

Dates Registration forms need to be received by 5th December 2015 Leroy Cook Williamstown Community Council

PARADE REGISTRATION FORMName of Business / Organisation:

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Mobile: …………………………..............................

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Detail of Float/Walker etc:

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No. of participants: ........................................

Vehicle registration No.:

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Any vehicle in the parade must have a valid registration and current insurance policy that will be required to be submitted to Event Orgnanisers

Please be aware photos taken on the day may be used for publication to Social media/newspapers/Willy Wagtail

Robyn 0437294341wwwagtail@gmail.com

Or post to Williamstown Community CouncilPO Box 880Williamstown SA 5351

The Friends of Mount Pleasant Hospital Inc.

FETE24th November 10.00am

Glen DevonGlen Devon RoadMount Pleasant

Admission $10,00 Morning Tea & Lunch

Guest Speaker Professor Chris Danielsthank you

All enquiries to Barbara 854685112.lots stalls.

Hot water/Gas ServicesBlocked DrainsSolar hot waterRainwater tanks

Supply, Fit & repair all plumbing and gas work.New homes/renovationsDomestic & commercialSeptic tanks/waste water

PGE205240

Daniel Springhall0431 511 530 or (08) 85 246 718

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INGREDIENTS

9 small to medium oranges6 (3 oz.) boxes gelatin, one in each of 6 colors (lemon, orange, strawberry, lime, berry blue, grape)Water to make gelatin

DIRECTIONS

Get mum to cut each orange in half. Remove orange sections, leaving the cup of rind.Continue until all 9 oranges are cut in half and scooped out (so 18 orange cups are ready). Set orange cups in muffin tins to keep each upright. Set aside.Prepare six flavors of jelly according to package directions, one at a time. With each flavor, help mum fill 3 orange cups, filling up to the edge of the cup. Pour leftover jelly into a food storage container and refrigerate to use as desired later. Repeat until all 6 flavors are made and all 18 orange cups are filled.Get mum to carefully place muffin tins into the refrigerator and chill at least 4 hours (over-night is better) until fully set.Get mum to remove each orange cup from the muffin tin and, using a sharp knife, slice into three wedges. Continue until all orange cups are sliced into colorful wedges. Place wedges on a serving platter in rainbow-color order (light to dark).Serve immediately, or return plate of wedges to the refrigerator until serving time.

Rainbow Jelly Oranges

Abbeyfield News.

Well, our residents have halfway to Canberra from Melbourne. We now have an Australian map so they can see how far they are going. Well done to all the residents.

The Community Garden continues to produce wonderful fresh produce and the residents are enjoying lots of rhubarb desserts. A Special thanks to Rob and Kathy Stevens who put in so much work.

You can see this tremendous effort and hear about all the amazing herbs Kathy grows at the Strawberry Fete on Nov 21st.

Coming Events

NOV 5th AGM in the Senior Citizens hall at 7pm – New members are welcome ($10 annual membership due)

Nov 21st Strawberry Fete Open Day 9am – 1 pm ( see poster)

SAVE THE DATE - FEB 13TH 2016 FOREST FROLIC – fundraiser dinner dance at Gordon Property Williamstown . 3 course meal. Swing’n’Tonic Band out under the stars. Book your tickets ($75) on 85246396 or email – administration@abbeyfield-barossa.org.au

Vacancies – one Retirement Village Cottage – 2 bedroom $185,000 This will be open for inspection at the Strawberry Fete Nov 21st.

“The Southern Barossa Men’s shed are now officially meeting on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month at Abbeyfield green shed from – 9 until 2 or 3.” Any one needed further information can phone Glen on 0409675937.

===========================POLICE NEWS==========================

Less than 2 months to Christmas. It is time to start planning the security around your home and to make sure your vehicles are roadworthy for any trips away with the kids

The new bike laws are in force at the moment and yes there are many who don’t agree with them but at the moment it is law so ensure you give pushbike riders plenty of room when pass-ing them. The obvious thing about this new law is that; do not think because there is a bike in front of you you have right of way to pass them if there is another vehicle coming in the opposite direction. Laws relating to overtaking into danger also apply so be on your toes and take your time when bike riders are ahead.

G,day folks

17th NOVEMBER 2015

Well it has been officially announced the fire season has been brought forward two weeks, as we can see from the look of the hills that surround us how the land is browning off quickly. There has been a lot of smoke in our area lately this mainly to do with different departments DEWNR, SA Forestry and SA Water burning off the scrub to reduce the fuel loads and the risk of fires in the im-mediate area. Most of these burns are published on the CFS web site.

Our Brigade has been fairly busy in the last month we have attended 13 callouts

5 grass and scrub fires2 structure fires2 Road crash Incidents2 minor road crash clean ups1 Helicopter landing site setup1 Fixed alarm at the SA Water Treatment site

Our training has ramped up with crews concentrating on the bush fire aspect organizing our appli-ances so they are ready for the season, you will no doubt over the coming months see us out and about in different locations around the towns reserves carrying out some training exercises.

I would like to thank the gentleman for the donation of the car for us to practice our road crash skills very much appreciated.

I would like to pass my condolences to the Sloper family on the passing of Graham and to thank you for your very kind donation to our Brigade in his memory.

So until next month please drive carefully and if you are considering burning off please bare in mind the conditions and maybe keep the piles small and have some form of extinguishment handy.

IF YOU HAVE TO REPORT AN EMERGANCY PLEASE CALL 000 FOR ANY OTHER ENQUI-RY FEEL FREE TO CONTACT THE BRIGADE ON 8524 6405

RegardsSteve ElliottBrigade Captain

Our members enjoyed an outing to Fort Glanville at Semaphore for the October meeting. After a guided tour of the Fort and an expla-nation of the artefacts in the Visitor Centre, we had lunch at the Largs Pier Hotel. Thank you to Maureen Dunkeld for organising the outing.

Thank you to everyone who donated non-perishable food for distribution by Red Cross to refugees/asylum seekers. It has certainly been a successful exercise so far, with boxes of goods being taken to Red Cross in Adelaide. Thank you also to the Lyndoch Library for allowing us to place collection bins there. The collection bin is still available in the Library if you wish to donate food. The Red Cross Migration Support Programs Manager has given us a list of the most suitable foods required. They are:

Rice, pasta, tomato puree, tinned tuna (small cans), tea, sugar, cooking oil (small containers), tuna, long-life milk, toothpaste/tooth-brushes/dental floss/soap.

Red Cross meetings are held on the first Monday of the month in the Council Chambers (behind the Library) at 2 pm. Anyone inter-ested in Red Cross and their activities are invited to attend the meeting. The annual subscription is only $5.

On November 27th, the Lyndoch branch will be hosting an Emergency Services training session, Psychological First Aid, conducted by Chris Keenihan. This training is essential for those Red Cross members who wish to assist at the Evacuation Centers where people congregate in a disaster.

At our November 2nd meeting, the guest speaker is Erica Bartsch from the Barossa Nursery. Public are welcome to attend.

For more information on the above or Red Cross, please phone Malinda on 8524 5353.

Williamstown Uniting Church Garden Club visited the garden of Barbara & Roger Beveridge in Birdwood on 28th September and Barbara said it was a practice run for Open Garden to aid Mt Pleasant Hospital at a later date.

2nd November we visit Al-Ru Farm, between Kersbrook and One Tree Hill. Meet at the Church, Williamstown to car pool at 1pm. Visitors and New Members always welcome.

Christmas Lunch – “at home” – 7th December. Club supplying meats, mem-bers to list on 2nd November their salad or sweet donation. A great “wind-up” for the year – huge raffle and surprises.

Jean Randall

ST. PETER’S ANGLICAN CHURCH

NOVEMBER SERVICE TIMES

1ST 10.00am Holy Communion

6th Friday 8.00am Holy Communion

8th 10.00am Holy Communion

15th at St.Hughes * 10.00am Holy Communion

20th Friday 8.00am Holy Communion

22nd 8.30am Holy Communion

29th 10.00am Morning Prayer

December

4th Friday 8.00am Holy Communion

Services followed by morning tea. All welcome

*Patronal Festival at St. Hughes, Angaston.Please bring a plate to share.

Sandy Creek Uniting Church

Sunday Morning Servicesare held in the Church at 9.30

amfollowed by morning tea and

chat.

UNITING CHURCH NEWS

Worship Service every Sunday at 10am when everyone is welcome.

Other activities that happen at the church includes:

1. Garden Club 1st Monday monthly @ 1pm

2. Writers Group 2nd Wednesday monthly

3. Patchers 2nd & 4th Mondays monthly

4. Busy Bee (Play group)Thursday mornings during school term

5. TAIZE Service 3rd Thursday@ 7pm

6. Guild Fellowship 3rd Monday at 1.30pm

An invitation to all of our friends to Soup, Savou-ries & Sweets night to be followed by a Mystery

Auction. A night of good food and good fun guar-anteed – Come along at 6.00 – 6.30pm.

Enquiries please contact: Jean Randall 8524 6355

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Amateur Players Every Tuesday 9.30 am– 3pm (March – October)Soldiers Memorial HallContact: Suzanne 8524 6411 or Sue 8524 6502

Barossa Writers 2nd Wednesday of each month at 10amWilliamstown Uniting Church HallContact: Mary 8524 7341

Church of Christ Sunday Service every Sunday at 10.00 am 8 Margaret StreetContact: Pastor Doug Schultz 8524 6208

Community Council 3rd Monday of each month @ 7:00pm.Top of the stairs of the WilliamstownMemorial Institute Hall.Contact: Leroy 0402 165 703

Garden ClubUniting Church

1st Monday of each monthWilliamstown Uniting Church & various venuesSee inside Willy Wagtail for each month

Hall Committee 1st Monday of each month @ 7:30pm.Top of the stairs in the WilliamstownMemorial Institute Hall

History Centre By appointment in the Williamstown Memorial Institute Hall.Contact: Jodie: 85246192 or Julie: 0438322827

Knit & Natter Every Monday 1.30 pm-4pm at TeAroContact Prue 85246437

Lyndoch Landcare Chair: Brian green, Vice Chair: Elke Wiese, Trea-surer: Joerg Wiese, Secretary: Carol green 4th Wednesday of each month at 7.30pmIn the Library Rooms, Working bees every Thursday 9-12 except over 30 degrees. and Satur-day 9-12. Contact: Joerg Wiese 85246397 Brian Teskey 85244740

Old Style Dance 4th Saturday of each monthIn the Williamstown Institute HallContact: Ira & Errol Zuenert

Patchers Every 2nd & 4th Monday(except if Monday is a public holiday, then meet on Tuesday )Contact: Di 85246538

Playgroup Thursdays 9:30—11:30am.Held in the Williamstown Uniting ChurchContact Natalie: 0420782057

Playgym(Formerly Kindergym)

Every Wednesday 9:30am—10:30am during school termsIn the Williamstown Memorial Institute HallContact: Sarah 0407 173 732

Queen Victoria Jubilee Park Committee

2nd Tuesday of the month at the Pavilion 7.30p.m.

Uniting Church SUNDAY SERVICES 10:00 am every Sundayfollowed by morning teaSUNDAY SCHOOL - available if neededduring school term

REGULAR MEETINGS AROUND WILLIAMSTOWNWHAT? WHEN,WHERE & WHO

November 2015

Welcome all to another edition of my monthly news update.

The month of October has come upon us very quickly, with the season of spring now well established and outdoor events becom-ing prevalent across the electorate.

This has corresponded with my mobile offices that I have organised amongst the many shopping centres and towns that I have visited recently, including Elizabeth, Gawler and Lyndoch, and talking to constituents and business owners about local issues.

In other news, I recently participated, with my wife Fiona, in the annual Indigenous Marathon Foundation 5.5 km fun run at Seppeltsfield, where we assisted and enjoyed the festivities that raised funds for the Indigenous Marathon Project and 2015 squad member Daniel Lloyd, who will compete in the upcoming Boston Marathon.

In other events, it was great to be invited to the Clare Show recently, where many people from far and wide attended the weekend festivities, including some fantastic produce on display for competition and judging, that was kindly provided by the local com-munity.

During the last sitting week in Canberra, I had the pleasure of hosting year 6 and 7 students from Trinity College North Campus , where they heard an address from retired Major Graham Gordon and myself about the importance of remembering the significant contribution of all those who have served our nation.

October is also the month where Carers Week is celebrated nationally. This is an important time, especially for vital organisations like Northern Carers Network, SA Country Carers and Carers Link who provide vital services in Wakefield.

There are 2.7 million carers in Australia who provide unpaid care and support to family members and friends with a disability, mental illness, chronic condition, terminal illness or who are frail aged.

* 300,000 carers are under the age of 24, with 150,000 under the age of 18.

* It is estimated that in 2015 carers will provide 1.9 billion of unpaid care.

* The replacement value of that care (the cost were it provide by paid care workers) is estimated at $60.3 billion – over $1 billion per week, or 3.8 per cent of GDP

* The demand for unpaid carers is at an all-time high and set to increase in the future

* By 2025 it is estimated that only 42 per cent of those with a severe disability aged over 65 and not living in residential care will have access to an unpaid carer.

I also would like to mention that I recently promoted Dyslexia Empowerment Week, which was held from the 18th to the 24th Oc-tober, including the light it red campaign, that highlights children and adults who suffer from dyslexia.

For more information on this important matter, please go to http://dyslexiaempowermentweek.com.au/

Please contact my website at www.nickchampion.com.au on these or other Commonwealth issues.

Alternatively you can follow me on Facebook at www.facebook.com/nickchampion

November 2015

STOP THE PRESS

2015 VOLUNTEER GRANTS

In late news to hand, the 2015 Volunteer Grants have just been announced, in recognition of the valuable role of vol-unteers and to encourage volunteering in the local community.

As you would know, volunteers participate in a diverse range of activities, including helping at local sporting events, fundraising, or assisting after an emergency or natural disaster.

Grants between $1,000 and $5,000 are available to help not-for-profit community organisations support their volun-teers through practical measures such as the purchase of small equipment items, reimbursement for volunteers’ fuel and transport costs, and contributions towards the cost of training and back-ground screening checks.

The grants provide a valuable opportunity for organisation’s to support its volunteers.

The Volunteer Grants 2015 Application Pack is available from the Department of Social Services’ website at www.dss.gov.au/grants. Alternatively, you can contact the Volunteer Grants 2015 Hotline on freecall 1800 183 374 OR EMAIL vg2015@dss.gov.au. I encourage you to read the Application Pack thoroughly before submitting your application.

Applications for Volunteer Grants 2015 close at 2pm AEDT on Wednesday, 9 December 2015.

Please contact our office if you need any support letters for your application.