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The sad passing of our sovereign QUEEN ELIZABETH II and the accession of Prince Charles to the Throne as KING CHARLES III marks the end of a momentous era - an era which touched the Southern Barossa Valley when Her Majesty visited here in 2002.
She came to the Barossa on the Barossa Wine Train - and visited Chateau Barossa, touring the fabulous Hermann Thumm antiques' collection, before ceremoniously planting a rose in the Chateau's famous Rose Garden and unveiling a plaque there.
Her Majesty's visit was lo be later complemented by the visit of PRINCE CHARLES and Camilla, in 2015.
We look forward to a visit to the Southern Barossa by KING CHARLES III and Queen Consort CAMILLA when they both tour the world under their new titles and duties - and we hope they visit aboard a new and reinvigorated Barossa Wine Train.
Below are pictures of the Queen arriving at Gawler on the Barossa Wine Train, being greeted by (the then) Gawler Mayor, Tony Piccolo - who had the delight of presenting his two sons, Raffaele and Stefano, to Her Majesty.
Also included here are photos of Her Majesty at Chateau Barossa, where she admired the Thumm Collection. Folklore has it that she spied a number of porcelain pieces that would have completed her own antique collection at Buckingham Palace. Those pieces remain at the Chateau and are on display there today.
Following the photos is a 6-minute video of Charles' and Camilla's visit to Tanunda in 2015, shot by our Media Officer.
Please enjoy this small 'look back' at the Royals in the Barossa.
She came to the Barossa on the Barossa Wine Train - and visited Chateau Barossa, touring the fabulous Hermann Thumm antiques' collection, before ceremoniously planting a rose in the Chateau's famous Rose Garden and unveiling a plaque there.
Her Majesty's visit was lo be later complemented by the visit of PRINCE CHARLES and Camilla, in 2015.
We look forward to a visit to the Southern Barossa by KING CHARLES III and Queen Consort CAMILLA when they both tour the world under their new titles and duties - and we hope they visit aboard a new and reinvigorated Barossa Wine Train.
Below are pictures of the Queen arriving at Gawler on the Barossa Wine Train, being greeted by (the then) Gawler Mayor, Tony Piccolo - who had the delight of presenting his two sons, Raffaele and Stefano, to Her Majesty.
Also included here are photos of Her Majesty at Chateau Barossa, where she admired the Thumm Collection. Folklore has it that she spied a number of porcelain pieces that would have completed her own antique collection at Buckingham Palace. Those pieces remain at the Chateau and are on display there today.
Following the photos is a 6-minute video of Charles' and Camilla's visit to Tanunda in 2015, shot by our Media Officer.
Please enjoy this small 'look back' at the Royals in the Barossa.
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Health and welfare
Does anyone you know in the Valley need help to beat the scourge of drugs...? If they do, be aware that the next Family Drug Support Stepping Forward Alcohol and Other Drug Information session is scheduled at the Tanunda CWA Hall 70 Murray St Tanunda 6 – 8pm Wednesday 7th September .
- The topics covered in the session includes:
- Harm minimisation
- Types of legal & illegal drugs
- Effects and risks of drug use
- How drugs are taken
- Dependence & withdrawal
THE BAROSSA's HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL ANTIQUES SHOW
TO RUN AGAIN IN MAY 2022
Hundreds of antique lovers - and those wishing to get their antiques appraised - are expected to gather at the Barossa Chateau near Lyndoch on May 21 for the event's second year.
The event is expected to exceed the success of the 2021 event, the popularity of which wildly exceeded the expectations of organisers.
Then, everything from tables and furniture to the smallest most exquisite pieces of jewellery were appraised by professional valuers - and the same will happen again this year, with the added twist that this year, antiques will be available for purchase too.
The event will again be held at Lyndoch’s Barossa Chateau, itself an 'antique gem' in the Barossa with its priceless collection of antiques lovingly cared for by Mark and Mandy Creed. The added advantage too is that the Barossa Chateau's famous 'high tea' will be available (for those who book in advance).
Spokesman for organisers the Lyndoch Community Committee and the Southern Barossa Alliance, Steve Balch, said the day relied on volunteers from the LCC and the SBA who again are looking forward to making the day yet another success.
"This is a highlight of the Southern Barossa's event calendar, and we're all looking forward again to greeting as many people as possible," Mr Balch said.
"Last year, more than 400 antiques brought here from around the State were appraised, and we expect that figure to rise significantly this year."
Learn more about the Antiques Show by going to our 'ARCHIVE 2021' page (click the words at left to go to the page). ...then spool down to the second story to read all about it - and see our video...!
The event is expected to exceed the success of the 2021 event, the popularity of which wildly exceeded the expectations of organisers.
Then, everything from tables and furniture to the smallest most exquisite pieces of jewellery were appraised by professional valuers - and the same will happen again this year, with the added twist that this year, antiques will be available for purchase too.
The event will again be held at Lyndoch’s Barossa Chateau, itself an 'antique gem' in the Barossa with its priceless collection of antiques lovingly cared for by Mark and Mandy Creed. The added advantage too is that the Barossa Chateau's famous 'high tea' will be available (for those who book in advance).
Spokesman for organisers the Lyndoch Community Committee and the Southern Barossa Alliance, Steve Balch, said the day relied on volunteers from the LCC and the SBA who again are looking forward to making the day yet another success.
"This is a highlight of the Southern Barossa's event calendar, and we're all looking forward again to greeting as many people as possible," Mr Balch said.
"Last year, more than 400 antiques brought here from around the State were appraised, and we expect that figure to rise significantly this year."
Learn more about the Antiques Show by going to our 'ARCHIVE 2021' page (click the words at left to go to the page). ...then spool down to the second story to read all about it - and see our video...!
SOUTHERN BAROSSA CITIZENS TAKE OUT AUSTRALIA DAY AWARDS, 2022
Southern Barossa citizens with their ‘can do’ attitude in the ‘place we love to live’ shone through on Australia Day in 2022 with its hard-working community-minded residents taking out the Barossa Valley Council’s Australia Day awards.
2022 Citizen of the Year
This was awarded to our Simon Taylor who has championed the Southern Barossa for over 30 years, working tirelessly across many organisations to improve community health and wellbeing and create opportunities for community connection and outreach.
As we all know, Simon has especially advocated for young people through his work with the Southern Barossa Alliance, Barossa Local Drug Action Team and Barossa District Football and Netball Club.
His energy and enthusiasm has also contributed to the success of many tourism and community events, such as ROAR Barossa and the Santos Tour Down Under.
2022 Young Citizen of the Year
This award went to Katie Koch, a 19 year-old from Lyndoch who has shown maturity beyond her years, contributing to causes both locally and internationally to create long-lasting community change.
Katie has travelled to Cambodia as part of ‘RAW Impact’, a not-for-profit organisation that delivers education and sustainability initiatives to communities living in poverty.
She has been active in service closer to home too, volunteering at Tanunda Lutheran Home, organising a local food drive and contributing to local environmental initiatives.
2022 Award for Active Citizenship
A lifelong passion for animal welfare earned Lyndoch wildlife carer Rose Brooks this Award. As a child Rose was forever bringing home injured or orphaned animals, and 50 years on, her caring instincts and talents are put to use each day at Barossa Wildlife Rescue.
Founder of the not-for-profit organisation, Rose and her team of volunteers average 485 rescues or callouts each year, including attending to possums, echidnas, kangaroos, koalas and birds.
She is also committed to sharing her knowledge and expertise, training and mentoring wildlife carers with the aim of providing a 24-7 rescue service.
2022 Community Event of the Year
Far more than an outdoor adventure race, the Community Project of the Year went to ROAR Barossa which showcased the Southern Barossa as a nature adventure destination in its own right.
The first official race of its kind in SA, the triathlon attracted 100 entrants competing in kayaking, mountain biking and running over a range of distances at Mount Crawford Forest and the Warren Reservoir.
Promoting the Southern Barossa to a broader South Australian, national and international audience, the event’s success was largely due to volunteer effort and the successful partnership between the Southern Barossa Alliance and supporting partners.
The award was accepted on behalf of the ROAR Organising Committee by its hard-working Chair, Lyn Venning.
Families and special guests attended the ceremony to see Barossa Council Mayor Bim Lange present the Awards - and as can only happen in regional Australia, there were two 'special' guests who attended to witness Wildlife Carer Rose Brooks getting her 'gong', on behalf of those special Australians she helps.
Check out the pictures in our gallery below (click on them to bring them up to enlarged size) and see how Mayor Bim had to play Grandad to one of the special guests as Rose gave her acceptance speech....!
2022 SANTOS FESTIVAL OF CYCLING IN THE BAROSSA
Under unseasonal leaden skies and against the backdrop of the ever-present COVID epidemic, the Barossa – and particularly the Southern Barossa - played host to the 2022 SANTOS FESTIVAL OF CYCLING on January 23 – and what a great event it was!
While it wasn’t quite the famous Tour Down Under, participants and spectators experienced the same atmosphere and thrills as the Women’s ZIPTRAK Stage 1 event started at the magnificent Chateau Tanunda, then roared into the Southern Barossa doing loops between Lyndoch and Williamstown before finishing in Williamstown mid-afternoon. The event went even further to cement the Southern Barossa as the region’s adventure playground, bringing in visitors who not only want to experience the Valley’s traditional wine and food offerings, but who are also looking for that adventurous edge to stimulate their senses.
Check out our short (3mins 12secs) video of the event below, relive your day at the Festival, and keep an eye out for the further ‘action days’ the Southern Barossa has planned later this year!
While it wasn’t quite the famous Tour Down Under, participants and spectators experienced the same atmosphere and thrills as the Women’s ZIPTRAK Stage 1 event started at the magnificent Chateau Tanunda, then roared into the Southern Barossa doing loops between Lyndoch and Williamstown before finishing in Williamstown mid-afternoon. The event went even further to cement the Southern Barossa as the region’s adventure playground, bringing in visitors who not only want to experience the Valley’s traditional wine and food offerings, but who are also looking for that adventurous edge to stimulate their senses.
Check out our short (3mins 12secs) video of the event below, relive your day at the Festival, and keep an eye out for the further ‘action days’ the Southern Barossa has planned later this year!
OTHER RECENT SOUTHERN BAROSSA EVENTS
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LYNDOCH BURSTS WITH FUN CELEBRATING THE BEGINNING OF SPRING!
Lyndoch again took ‘centre stage’ in the Barossa on Saturday October 23 when its renowned Budburst Festival attracted over 200 locals and visitors to an afternoon of entertainment and fun - this year based on a German theme.
Hosted by the Southern Barossa Alliance and the Lyndoch Community Committee, Budburst featured some of the region’s best young musical talent - and Heidi and Herman, Hahndorf Music accordionists, who entertained the crowd with their extensive classic repertoire of German tunes.
And there was also plenty of schluck und eine fressen - plenty to drink and eat - with wine, ale and coffee hitting the backs of the throats, while sausages’n’sauerkraut, seafood, European mini-pancake poffertjes and Barossa ice-cream satisfied increasing hunger as the late afternoon event turned to twilight.
Representing the organising committees, SBA Chair Zoe Phillips said the event was an outstanding event, returning to Lyndoch after a year’s hiatus, due to COVID.
“The Southern Barossa is fast becoming the Barossa’s tourist hot-spots so close to the greater Adelaide area,” Zoe said.
See our video of Budburst below - then check out our extended photo gallery...! (click on the images to bring them up to full size...)
Hosted by the Southern Barossa Alliance and the Lyndoch Community Committee, Budburst featured some of the region’s best young musical talent - and Heidi and Herman, Hahndorf Music accordionists, who entertained the crowd with their extensive classic repertoire of German tunes.
And there was also plenty of schluck und eine fressen - plenty to drink and eat - with wine, ale and coffee hitting the backs of the throats, while sausages’n’sauerkraut, seafood, European mini-pancake poffertjes and Barossa ice-cream satisfied increasing hunger as the late afternoon event turned to twilight.
Representing the organising committees, SBA Chair Zoe Phillips said the event was an outstanding event, returning to Lyndoch after a year’s hiatus, due to COVID.
“The Southern Barossa is fast becoming the Barossa’s tourist hot-spots so close to the greater Adelaide area,” Zoe said.
See our video of Budburst below - then check out our extended photo gallery...! (click on the images to bring them up to full size...)
