News Bites

This bloke…

Bumped into **Kel Balnaves** and his lovely Mum, Suzanne last night and we swapped recipes and had a great yarn. I reckon he could do his own tv show. He’s a crack up, and he’s local - check out his Facebook page cooking tips on a Commodore (Russell Coight eat your heart out!). He’s also been a guest of the amazing CFS Comedy Night for a few years - and don’t forget Granny Flaps’ Bingo Night coming up!

TOTT’s back for Halloween!

Grant’s Art on Display in the Library

Did you know that Assistance Dogs are permitted in the library?

Future of Public Transport

Regional Review

Amber’s Animals have a new playmate

Another whale has joined the Amber Animals - making a pod of two! Thank You, **John Bowd**!

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.

Community Information

For those who care for, or people who are living with Dementia

Gumeracha Nurse-Led Clinic update

Legal Services Info

Amy Gillett delay

Although some headways has been made on the Adelaide Hills Council side of the Amy Gillett Bikeway, it appears there have been several hold ups with the top of the old Burford Hill Railway Bridge (L). Although it has been repainted, the overpass is proving problematic, and there is still some way to go before it is complete(R).

Bash Benefit Goes Off!

Well done to the Car4Bro Variety Team who put on another great show. I hear a fantastic amount was raised - well done! Click on the photos to go to their Facebook page.

Farewell Tracy

It is with great sadness that we learned of the death of Tracy Spargo this week. Tracy was such a lovely person, bubbly and full of mischief, always something to say, and often with a sly wit. I put together some of the photos I have taken over the years when Tracy helped with the community dinners. She was sometimes a hard person to pin down, and occasionally would pull a face or poke her tongue out at me, so catching a photo of the lovely Tracy was a feat. I’ll miss her smiling face. Click on the photo for a lovely message from the Market mob, and I join with them in extending my condolences to Maxine, Glen and the family.

Farewell Les

Farewell Colin

From the SA Variety bash - Car4Bro Facebook page: It is with a heavy heart that we let you all know that our fearless leader and founder Colin Fawcett passed away peacefully at home last night with family by his side. We are devastated, but grateful and overwhelmed by the offers of help and support. Colin was passionate about Variety and the Bash and he will be missed.
You will note that the next Quiz Night will be held on 21st June - think about contributing.

Bikeway trundles closer

The Amy Gillett Bikeway edges closer, with the surface being bitumenised of the Onkaprainga Valley Road, through to Bleeze Street in Birdwood.

C.F.S. Information

Older news bites

Last Old Talunga Apple Tree Cut down

We have often admired and appreciated the one remaining apple tree, that was growing near the tennis courts at Old Talunga Park, as it would have been a part of the orchard which once grew there. Sadly, thanks to Simon, who lives nearby, we were given the news that it has now been razed to the ground. On investigation, it appears that the inner core of the tree was crumbling, but it is still sad to see the tree has been chipped, so that there is no possibility of preserving a small portion of it for posterity... and so preserving a little of the history of the area. Paula Bartsch - Historian.