The CARLY RYAN Foundation is hosting a Parent Online Safety Presentation at the LYNDOCH PRIMARY SCHOOL at 6.30pm on Thursday May 9, 2019 - for details click here to go to our COMMUNITY page....
A SIZZLING WELCOME FOR WILLIAMSTOWN’S NEW POLICE OFFICER
Williamstown turned out in force during the early evening of April 1 to welcome our new Police Officer, Brevet Sergeant Matthew Hale, over a sausage sizzle and soft-drinks at the Williamstown Institute.
Williamstown, on the edge of the Nuriootpa, Gawler and Mount Pleasant police patrol districts, has missed their local policeman since the retirement of Brian Dicker, who was highly regarded by the local community.
The worry was that Brian may not have been replaced, given the State-wide demand on policing resources.
“We were thankful that Williamstown has not dropped off the ‘police radar’ and we are so pleased that Matthew will be joining our community,” Williamstown Action Group Chair Debbie Boehm said.
“And in the short time we have had to get to know Matthew, we can’t be happier.
“Matthew is a personable young man with a young family behind him, and we are so pleased to welcome him and his family into the greater Williamstown community.”
And Brevet Sergeant Hale could not be a better fit.
As a former police officer with his roots in Ireland and Scotland, Matthew fell in love with Australia on a visit here, and as a result transitioned to policing in South Australia which ultimately saw him accepting postings to Whyalla, Coober Pedy, Roxby Downs and Lameroo.
“With this experience behind him, Matthew brings the ‘best of British’ policing - and an understanding of South Australian regional and rural policing to Williamstown,” Debbie said.
“I am personally pleased that so many locals turned out to greet and get to know Matthew, and to learn of his thoughts about policing the greater Williamstown area.”
One of Brevet Sergeant Hale’s priorities, he said, will be to patrol the roads in and out of Williamstown, and as a result will not always be at the Williamstown Police Station - but for those who need his help with police administrative issues or who want to bring matters to his attention - he encourages people to ring him. His contact details are posted in the window of the Williamstown Police Station.
“Welcome Matthew - and like us, we hope you enjoy the place we all love to live,” Debbie said.
See more of Williamstown's welcome to Matthew in our gallery below (click on the pics to bring them to full size, then use the arrows to go back and forth. Enjoy!
Williamstown, on the edge of the Nuriootpa, Gawler and Mount Pleasant police patrol districts, has missed their local policeman since the retirement of Brian Dicker, who was highly regarded by the local community.
The worry was that Brian may not have been replaced, given the State-wide demand on policing resources.
“We were thankful that Williamstown has not dropped off the ‘police radar’ and we are so pleased that Matthew will be joining our community,” Williamstown Action Group Chair Debbie Boehm said.
“And in the short time we have had to get to know Matthew, we can’t be happier.
“Matthew is a personable young man with a young family behind him, and we are so pleased to welcome him and his family into the greater Williamstown community.”
And Brevet Sergeant Hale could not be a better fit.
As a former police officer with his roots in Ireland and Scotland, Matthew fell in love with Australia on a visit here, and as a result transitioned to policing in South Australia which ultimately saw him accepting postings to Whyalla, Coober Pedy, Roxby Downs and Lameroo.
“With this experience behind him, Matthew brings the ‘best of British’ policing - and an understanding of South Australian regional and rural policing to Williamstown,” Debbie said.
“I am personally pleased that so many locals turned out to greet and get to know Matthew, and to learn of his thoughts about policing the greater Williamstown area.”
One of Brevet Sergeant Hale’s priorities, he said, will be to patrol the roads in and out of Williamstown, and as a result will not always be at the Williamstown Police Station - but for those who need his help with police administrative issues or who want to bring matters to his attention - he encourages people to ring him. His contact details are posted in the window of the Williamstown Police Station.
“Welcome Matthew - and like us, we hope you enjoy the place we all love to live,” Debbie said.
See more of Williamstown's welcome to Matthew in our gallery below (click on the pics to bring them to full size, then use the arrows to go back and forth. Enjoy!
FEDERAL POLITICIAN TONY PASIN VISITS - AND ABBEYFIELD CELEBRATES INVESTMENT GRANT
For details and pictures of both events, click here .
For details and pictures of both events, click here .
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LET THE PICKING BEGIN!
The official beginning of the Barossa's 2019 grape harvest was officially Declared by the Barons of the Barossa at the Barons' traditional ceremony in Tanunda on February 16, which also saw the naming of the region's Winemaker of the Year and the Viticulturalist of the Year. For details, check out our short video below!
The official beginning of the Barossa's 2019 grape harvest was officially Declared by the Barons of the Barossa at the Barons' traditional ceremony in Tanunda on February 16, which also saw the naming of the region's Winemaker of the Year and the Viticulturalist of the Year. For details, check out our short video below!
ARMISTICE DAY REMEMBERED IN THE SOUTHERN BAROSSA
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Southern Barossans turned out in numbers on November 11 to commemorate Armistice Day which 100 years ago saw the end of fighting in World War 1.
Hamlets across our region saluted our World War 1 Diggers with ceremonies both great and small. See our video below of the commemoration in Williamstown where scores turned out to mark the event. LEST WE FORGET. (video runs 5 mins 53 secs approx.) |
With official Fire Danger Seasons remaining in place across the State, this is a timely reminder to all our followers to turn your minds to the very serious fire-danger period still upon us as we enter Autumn 2019.
No matter whether you live in one of our towns, whether you're a vigneron, or are a broad-acre farmer, continue to CLEAN UP around your property - and be mindful of the things that you do which, with a moment's inattention on your part, might trigger a bushfire!
Continue to get leaves out of gutters, reduce weeds, cut back trees and remove other flammable material on land you're responsible for.
As well, CONTINUE TO REVIEW YOUR ‘FIRE ACTION’ PLAN. If you don’t have one, please visit the CFS WEBSITE where there are detailed instructions showing you how to set up a Plan, and how to keep it top-of-mind.
No matter where you live, the reduction of fire-hazards in your immediate area remains vital, not only to you, but to protect everyone - AND the place we love to live!
Continue to get leaves out of gutters, reduce weeds, cut back trees and remove other flammable material on land you're responsible for.
As well, CONTINUE TO REVIEW YOUR ‘FIRE ACTION’ PLAN. If you don’t have one, please visit the CFS WEBSITE where there are detailed instructions showing you how to set up a Plan, and how to keep it top-of-mind.
No matter where you live, the reduction of fire-hazards in your immediate area remains vital, not only to you, but to protect everyone - AND the place we love to live!
Our Budburst in the Barossa event on the Lyndoch Green in October 2018 proved an outstanding success, drawing hundreds of people who celebrated 'budburst' on a balmy Spring evening.
For details - and our gallery of pictures, click here to go to our 'events' page!
For details - and our gallery of pictures, click here to go to our 'events' page!
SMALL BAROSSA WINERIES LEARN HOW TO LEVERAGE MARKETING AND SALES
Representatives from more than 30 small and ‘boutique’ wineries from the Barossa and surrounding regions gathered at the Barossa District Football and Netball Clubrooms in 2018 to hear from a wine marketing expert about wine marketing and sales tactics to take their offerings from their cellar doors to the nation, and to the world.
The Small Winemakers Marketing Workshop was an initiative of the Southern Barossa Alliance (SBA). Our charter includes helping local, innovative businesses expand their business knowledge, increase sales and improve their profitability. When approached by the SBA, Regional Development Australia took the lead to organise the event, while Cooperages 1912 and Abbeyfield Aged Care helped with the catering and Barossa District Football and Netball Club provided the venue.
RDA organised for Rob Turnbull, Director of Bull & Bull Luxury Australian Wines and a leading expert in advising small wineries on marketing and sales, to run the workshop.
Get a coffee (or a good Barossa wine!) and take a quick look at our summary of the event in the video below!
Representatives from more than 30 small and ‘boutique’ wineries from the Barossa and surrounding regions gathered at the Barossa District Football and Netball Clubrooms in 2018 to hear from a wine marketing expert about wine marketing and sales tactics to take their offerings from their cellar doors to the nation, and to the world.
The Small Winemakers Marketing Workshop was an initiative of the Southern Barossa Alliance (SBA). Our charter includes helping local, innovative businesses expand their business knowledge, increase sales and improve their profitability. When approached by the SBA, Regional Development Australia took the lead to organise the event, while Cooperages 1912 and Abbeyfield Aged Care helped with the catering and Barossa District Football and Netball Club provided the venue.
RDA organised for Rob Turnbull, Director of Bull & Bull Luxury Australian Wines and a leading expert in advising small wineries on marketing and sales, to run the workshop.
Get a coffee (or a good Barossa wine!) and take a quick look at our summary of the event in the video below!
....and speaking about wines, our volunteers were treated like royalty
at our latest 'catch up', when we were hosted to a 'wine master class' and nibbles at Lou Miranda Wines in Rowland Flat. See our community page for details!
at our latest 'catch up', when we were hosted to a 'wine master class' and nibbles at Lou Miranda Wines in Rowland Flat. See our community page for details!
Were you at the FOREST FLORIC - the bi-annual black-tie Woolshed party
to raise money for Williamstown's Abbeyfield Aged Care home?
If you were, click here to go to our community page to re-live all the fun of a night under the stars...!
If you weren't there, take a look at a fabulous event you missed out on!
to raise money for Williamstown's Abbeyfield Aged Care home?
If you were, click here to go to our community page to re-live all the fun of a night under the stars...!
If you weren't there, take a look at a fabulous event you missed out on!
In the Southern Barossa, residents, businesses and organisations form a vibrant community promoting cohesiveness, lifestyle, heritage, business opportunities, prosperity, events and promotion of the most significant gateway to Australia's premier wine and food region, the Barossa Valley.
The SOUTHERN BAROSSA ALLIANCE is a focal point for this activity - a lively and committed country community and business group whose purpose is to invigorate community pride by energising volunteers
and promoting local businesses - all with the aim of enhancing the region's living, lifestyle, economic
and environmental prosperity to increase tourism, encourage population growth and stimulate economic and infrastructure development.
The SOUTHERN BAROSSA ALLIANCE is a focal point for this activity - a lively and committed country community and business group whose purpose is to invigorate community pride by energising volunteers
and promoting local businesses - all with the aim of enhancing the region's living, lifestyle, economic
and environmental prosperity to increase tourism, encourage population growth and stimulate economic and infrastructure development.
Explore our website here to learn more about how the Southern Barossa is the historic centre of the Barossa Valley, and how modern day Southern Barossans continue to vigorously grow and proudly contribute to South Australia's premier wine and food region, the Barossa Valley.
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