WOW! Williamstown is going wild this December!
Williamstown is gearing up for a very busy December as festivities crank up with a number of events which will not only entertain locals but also bring 'fresh blood' into town as Williamstown becomes the centre of 'water and walking' experiences in the Barossa!
Yes that's right folks....the Warren Reservoir is becoming increasingly popular with canoe-ees and fishers - and the experience is about to become infinitely more enhanced when the South Para Reservoir is opened to the public on Saturday December 7. Thanks SA Water! Come along and get involved in the opening festivities....this is going to be great for the Southern Barossa!
Then on Sunday December 8, Father Christmas arrives in Williamstown with his Mt Crawford Christmas Tree and his 'Williamstown Wolves' - AKA Williamstown Elves - at Williamstown's famous Christmas Street Parade!
...Not enough Christmas Cheer yet? Then on Wednesday December 18 at 7pm in the Williamstown Memorial Hall, join us for Christmas Carols, preceded by a sausage sizzle for those who are hungry.
Still not enough? Come along to the Williamstown Australia Day Breakfast, 8am Sunday, January 26. Join us to celebrate our great Nation - and show how we love the place we live!
Come along and join in the fun - details below!
Yes that's right folks....the Warren Reservoir is becoming increasingly popular with canoe-ees and fishers - and the experience is about to become infinitely more enhanced when the South Para Reservoir is opened to the public on Saturday December 7. Thanks SA Water! Come along and get involved in the opening festivities....this is going to be great for the Southern Barossa!
Then on Sunday December 8, Father Christmas arrives in Williamstown with his Mt Crawford Christmas Tree and his 'Williamstown Wolves' - AKA Williamstown Elves - at Williamstown's famous Christmas Street Parade!
...Not enough Christmas Cheer yet? Then on Wednesday December 18 at 7pm in the Williamstown Memorial Hall, join us for Christmas Carols, preceded by a sausage sizzle for those who are hungry.
Still not enough? Come along to the Williamstown Australia Day Breakfast, 8am Sunday, January 26. Join us to celebrate our great Nation - and show how we love the place we live!
Come along and join in the fun - details below!
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Williamstown remembers, November 11, 2019
Over 100 people attended the Remembrance Day Ceremony held at Williamstown on Monday November 11, accompanied by a timely fly-over of a squadron of RAAF Hornets as they prepared for their main fly-over of Adelaide.
Robyn Dennard did her usual professional job as the MC with support from the Barossa and District Pipe Band and the Gawler 'Sing Australia' Choir.
Wreathes were laid by people who have served in the Navy, Army and Air Force, the CFS, Police, local residents and children from St Jacobi and Williamstown Schools.
Remembrance Day reflections were given by Lieutenant Matthew Taylor, Russell Johnstone and Trevor Jessop.
Following the service, a street parade proceeded to Williamstown Primary School, led by a Light Horseman and an Army jeep, for a memorial tree unveiling ceremony. This special tree, made of metal, is a lasting and permanent memorial to those young men and women of Williamstown who lost their lives or who were injured in conflicts from the Boer War to conflicts of this present day.
See our pictures of the day, below...
Robyn Dennard did her usual professional job as the MC with support from the Barossa and District Pipe Band and the Gawler 'Sing Australia' Choir.
Wreathes were laid by people who have served in the Navy, Army and Air Force, the CFS, Police, local residents and children from St Jacobi and Williamstown Schools.
Remembrance Day reflections were given by Lieutenant Matthew Taylor, Russell Johnstone and Trevor Jessop.
Following the service, a street parade proceeded to Williamstown Primary School, led by a Light Horseman and an Army jeep, for a memorial tree unveiling ceremony. This special tree, made of metal, is a lasting and permanent memorial to those young men and women of Williamstown who lost their lives or who were injured in conflicts from the Boer War to conflicts of this present day.
See our pictures of the day, below...
The Southern Barossa Alliance's second 'Budburst in the Barossa' held in Lyndoch on October 11 2019 followed the success of last year's inaugral event, with hundreds turning out on a mild Friday night to enjoy the company, the food and wines - and the Southern Barossa's young entertainers.
As the Southern Barossa's vineyards are bursting with young life, so too are our young singers and musicians who wowed all again with their talent and enthusiasm.
Check out our gallery below to re-visit the event - or if you weren't able to attend, see what you missed out on! Click on any image to see larger pics. Scroll over enlarged pics to see navigation buttons to take you forward or back!
As the Southern Barossa's vineyards are bursting with young life, so too are our young singers and musicians who wowed all again with their talent and enthusiasm.
Check out our gallery below to re-visit the event - or if you weren't able to attend, see what you missed out on! Click on any image to see larger pics. Scroll over enlarged pics to see navigation buttons to take you forward or back!
FOLLOW-UP SESSIONS FOR PLANNED RECREATIONAL USES FOR THE WARREN AND SOUTH PARA RESERVOIRS
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SA Water thanks everyone who attended the Williamstown community drop-in sessions in June to help plan the opening of the South Para Reservoir Reserve and expanded recreational access at the Warren Reservoir Reserve.
The Dept reports the sessions were certainly very helpful as strong interest was expressed in a variety of interests, including linkages, shared use trails, fishing, kayaking and more. Since the June sessions, SA Water has continued to expand on discussions with the local community, Council and various recreational groups and is now planning to 're-run' the sessions to report progress, display current plans, and to talk through how the ideas discussed in June are shaping outcomes. If you'd like to know more on the current plans, Drop-in sessions will be held at the Williamstown Soldiers' Memorial Hall on Friday 13 September from 1pm to 7pm and Saturday 14 September from 11am to 3pm. Come along if you can! |
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COALS, CABERNETS AND CAMP-OVENS!
Over a dozen SBA volunteers gathered on the 'back paddock' of the SBA's Chairman Simon Taylor's Williamstown property on July 27 for a good old-fashioned country camp-fire cook-out to 'chew and stew' over great coal-heated tucker and a chance to yarn about SBA activities, including the up-comng Budburst Festival (October 11), and the much-loved Lyndoch Christmas party at the end of the year.
Great camp-oven food, baked spuds in foil, fresh popcorn and marshmallows were enjoyed by all, along with the odd glass of two of the Southern Barossa's favorite reds - proving again that this is the place we love to live! For those who were there, re-live a great night in our photos below -- and for those of you who missed it, there's always next year! (Click on the photos to enlarge and navigate!)
Great camp-oven food, baked spuds in foil, fresh popcorn and marshmallows were enjoyed by all, along with the odd glass of two of the Southern Barossa's favorite reds - proving again that this is the place we love to live! For those who were there, re-live a great night in our photos below -- and for those of you who missed it, there's always next year! (Click on the photos to enlarge and navigate!)
LYNDOCH MARKET SHRUGS OFF WET WEATHER
Lyndoch's Monthly Market attracted big numbers again when the doors of the Lyndoch Institute opened on Saturday July 13 - despite the cold and wintry conditions.
With rain periodically lashing the Southern Barossa during the day, most stallholders took refuge inside the Institute - bar a couple of hardy souls who rugged up to man their stalls on the grass in front of Lyndoch's War Memorial garden.
This is one of the best Markets in the Barossa as you'll see in our pictures below (click on the first image to bring it up in full-size, then click the arrows to move forward or back) . If you haven't visited, come along in August - you won't be disappointed. Remember to bring your friends!
With rain periodically lashing the Southern Barossa during the day, most stallholders took refuge inside the Institute - bar a couple of hardy souls who rugged up to man their stalls on the grass in front of Lyndoch's War Memorial garden.
This is one of the best Markets in the Barossa as you'll see in our pictures below (click on the first image to bring it up in full-size, then click the arrows to move forward or back) . If you haven't visited, come along in August - you won't be disappointed. Remember to bring your friends!
SAD TIMES LEAD TO A HAPPIER PLACE FOR TEARO ESTATE
The Southern Barossa’s wine dynasty, the Fromm family (offering their extensive wine range under the brand ‘TeAro Estate'), are returning to their roots at their family vineyard near Williamstown - but as part of succession planning, the Fromms have decided to close their Tasting Room in Williamstown’s main street, allowing them to focus on their vineyard’s future.
TeAro (the Maori word for ‘happy place’) will be developing a new ‘happy place’ Cellar Door at the vineyard into the future, but their ‘happy place’ in Williamstown’s main street has become a ‘sad place’ for the moment, although there are plans to place a new ‘happy face’ on the building in the months ahead.
The Southern Barossa Alliance was there on June 30 to commemorate the temporary closure of TeAro’s ‘happy place’, along with many of the Fromm family and loyal customers.
See our video below (runs 3min 30sec approx) - and thanks, the Fromms, for your 10 year efforts to make your Tasting Room a happy place - and we look forward to witnessing your happy times ahead!
TeAro (the Maori word for ‘happy place’) will be developing a new ‘happy place’ Cellar Door at the vineyard into the future, but their ‘happy place’ in Williamstown’s main street has become a ‘sad place’ for the moment, although there are plans to place a new ‘happy face’ on the building in the months ahead.
The Southern Barossa Alliance was there on June 30 to commemorate the temporary closure of TeAro’s ‘happy place’, along with many of the Fromm family and loyal customers.
See our video below (runs 3min 30sec approx) - and thanks, the Fromms, for your 10 year efforts to make your Tasting Room a happy place - and we look forward to witnessing your happy times ahead!
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 the official Fire Danger Season for 2018/2019 now ended, this is a timely reminder to all our followers to turn your minds to the new Fire Season for the upcoming summer.
No matter whether you live in one of our towns, whether you're a vigneron, or are a broad-acre farmer, winter provides the ideal opportunity to CLEAN UP around your property - and be mindful of the things which without action now, might trigger - or fuel - a bushfire this coming summer!
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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