News Bites

 

Spring Garden Festival

For more information, please click link: https://www.mtpleasantbeat.org/spring-garden-festival

BHS at the Royal Adelaide Show

From The Courier, 10 September, 2025

Top : Front page - Kiannah burns with one of the wethers, below : Charlie O’Neill, Kieran Matthews and Kiannah burns with their charges. Click images for larger files.

MP Loyalty - Shop Local and win!

Participating shops and businesses: https://www.mtpleasantbeat.org/mount-pleasant-loyalty-program

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Latest Oval news

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For a transcript of the article, please click on the photo. The Courier - 6th August - by Fin Dunford

TVFC in the ‘Tiser

Gather Round 2026

Vintage Music your bag?

(UPDATED 6 August) From time to time we receive information regarding events that are not quite in our district, but that others may find interesting. If you click on the picture above, you will find a link to a file that lists the when and where’s for several upcoming Music Fairs, up to may 26. Some dates to be confirmed, but if you search for them, you may find more info.

C.F.S. Information

Think before you bin!

Did you know lithium-ion batteries can cause fires if thrown in household bins? Avoid disaster with these simple steps:

Contact your local council for approved battery recycling locations

Never dispose of batteries in industrial waste, household waste or regular recycling

Always take batteries to an approved drop-off location

Knowing the ABCDs isn't just smart—it's essential for your safety https://ow.ly/mY6s50WnrXP

Thank you William Pocock - MP CFS

FFU - not a dirty word!

Since the beginning of CFS, and well before, the farm firefighting community has provided a quick response to the early stages of a fire, the active firefighting during blazes, and the continued monitoring after emergency services have handed properties back to their owners.

Regional Capability Community Fund Round 4 (2025-2026)

The Regional Capability Community Fund (RCCF) has been established to improve community safety and capability to respond to fire emergencies. The RCCF will reimburse between $300 to $5,000 (GST inclusive) to farmers and farming businesses to purchase equipment to support the safe use of Farm Fire Units (FFU).

Additionally, in Round 4 the fund will reimburse approved water tank purchases or a portion of a purchase up to $10,000 (including GST). This will allow for the purchase of a minimum 22,000L tank, fire service fittings, and other items such as stands and pipe fittings dedicated to firefighting to support preparedness and resilience in areas where water access for firefighting is currently difficult, and there is a need for more water.

https://www.cfs.sa.gov.au/plan-prepare/business-farms/farm-fire-units/

Nick’s Smart Tech

Congratulations, Nick! Read this week’s Leader to see a paper version of the article, but you’ll have to dig a bit, it’s on page 28. Or you can click on the image to pop up a larger one.

SA Film using hills and mid-north towns as locations

Gawler filmmaker Matthew Holmes has been filming his new offering ‘The Sundowner’ for the last few months - locations have included Rockleigh, Eudunda and Burra. You can find all about it on their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TheSundownerMovie. They have asked for some period appropriate props, and occasionally needed extras, check the page out for more information - you may be able to help.

Paving issues addressed

Remediation happening in the Main Street. There have been issues with lifting and subsiding pavers in Melrose Street, as well as other trip hazards and places where water pools. Barossa Council has employed a firm to address these issues. They have started in front of The Bohemian Garden / Star Books and if you know of any issues, please let them know. They have had a good look around, but there is nothing like local knowledge. It will be great to see these fixed.

Woodpatch Quilters Exhibition

At the Market on Saturday 13th, we were able to purchase ticket for the raffle which will be drawn at this event. First prize is a magnificent Quilt. For more info, contact Barbara: 0401268940

Slow Stitch Workshops

Contact Robyn Mitchel for details - mob: 0427258894 or email: romio65@bigpond.com

MP Library - Wiggle and Wonder

A weekly program involving songs, stories, movement and play. Connect with other families while the kids learn and have fun.

For birth - 5 years. FREE! Bookings essential. Please book one ticket per child (tickets not required for parents/ caregivers). Please note: This program will be cancelled on catastrophic fire danger days

Dates: From 10:00 am - 11:00 am on Wednesdays -

3 September, 10 September, 17 September and 24 September.

1 October, 8 October, 15 October, 22 October and 29 October.

Mt Pleasant Book Club takes off!

From the Facebook Group page: Hello and welcome! This group is for anyone in the Mount Pleasant, Birdwood (and surrounding) areas who loves reading, wants to meet new people, and enjoys a good chat over a cuppa (or a glass of wine 🍷😉) and a good meal

Here is the link to the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1786435182296894

Makers Studio Hire - Spring Special

Christmas starting early!

Interested in being a smallholder at Fabrik in December? Click link for details: https://fabrik.org.au/handmade-christmas-market-fabrik-2025/

Talent Wanted

Please call Alisa Fleming on 0431 328 335 for more information.

There’s no holding them back!

You might have seen this in The Courier in the 16th July edition. Getting closer!

From the Facebook page: “The momentum is building! Local newspapers are buzzing with the news. We're committed to giving back to our loyal customers and investing in the vibrant community we're proud to call home - Mount Pleasant. Katie and I are fully invested in this vision and excited to see the new shop . PS we don’t have Plan B. This shop is for our loyal customers. Bigger and better and no waiting on the footpath!”

Fleece and Fibre Fair

For more photos, please go to the Fleece and Fibre Fair page on the News menu: https://www.mtpleasantbeat.org/fleece-and-fibre-2025

Gawler Repair Cafe

Repair Cafes provide a free meeting space where community members can work with skilled volunteers to repair items that would otherwise go to waste. Our volunteers can tackle mending (clothing, textiles, heavy duty materials such as canvas, denim and leather), small electrical items, vintage HiFi equipment, general repairs (mechanical/woodwork), jewellery, dolls, and simple bike repairs like punctures. Services are provided free of charge but customers can choose to make a small donation to support the service if they wish.

Most attendees get to see a repairer straight away but coffee, tea and cake are provided to keep you occupied if you do need to wait. Click on the link to understand how Repair Cafes work: https://www.gawlerenvironmentcentre.org.au/event-gawler-repair-cafe/

Community Information

Red Cross Redi Plan

Health News

Gumeracha Nurse-Led Clinic update (Sept 25)

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Lung Cancer Screening

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