News Bites

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School Holidays ideas? See here: https://www.mtpleasantbeat.org/school-holidays
Click to see photos from the S.A. Spring Garden Festival: https://www.mtpleasantbeat.org/spring-garden-festival
Scroll to the bottom to see info from sporting clubs
See information about the Eden Valley 150th Cricket match Celebration on News from around the district page: https://www.mtpleasantbeat.org/district-news

Fan of Rallying?

This weekend - Toby Price, 2-time Dakar Rally winner and 9-time Finke Desert Race winner - 6 wins on bikes & 3 in the car category, is coming to Strathalbyn this Saturday as part of the Copyworld Adelaide Hills Rally. Cars due to arrive around 2:20pm in Commercial Rd. Following that, the cars will move into a regroup for 30 mins on Albyn Tce. opposite the Victoria Hotel. Come and say g'day to Toby and grab a selfie with him. A local business, Clemco Almonds, are supporting Toby in the rally. Support the event and local businesses and let's make Strathalbyn the talk of the nation this weekend. The event will be live-streamed on National & International TV - details to come.
Call Peter on 0474838585 to book the last cottage available for this weekend - 2 nights minimum, no online bookings unless you call, view here **www.strathcottages.com**
Thanks to Gilberts Motor Museum for the heads up.

MP Loyalty - Shop Local and win!

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

Click for larger image. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/torrensvalleysoccerclub

Click for email: mtpleasanttennisclub@outlook.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579266972997

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/392885400918633/user/100063526568859

Latest Oval news

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/

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Want to help but not sure how?

Even though the Name says “Birdwood Pantry”, this group helps people in our town and the district. Often times we think about donating, but we’re not too sure what or where. There are two donation points in Mount Pleasant - the **Post Office**, **Mt Pleasant Bakery** and now the Mt Pleasant Pharmacy. Last year dozens of packages and Christmas hampers were given back to those who are most in need, and the situation hasn’t really eased. Donate of you can, but if your family is one that needs assistance, you are not alone, and you will be listened to. Phone Alison: **0419837439**

Mount Pleasant Pharmacy is a drop off point for the Lions Club of Torrens Valley food and essential items drive. Please support this fantastic cause where possible. To kick things off, we have started filling the basket up!

Secret Santa getting too hard?

The MP SACWA branch decided some time ago to do away with Secret Santa. None of us needed anything, some of us forgot, and sometimes it was hard to find the money - even though the amount was small.

So, a few years ago, we decided to bring food instead. At our Christmas Show, we have boxes that member add non-perishables to, and Heather and Kath then drop them off to the Pantry in Birdwood, where everything is collected and distributed from. Perhaps you could suggest this to your group - I know a couple of groups either have done this, or are considering it. If you read the list above, you will see that there is a wide range of items that are needed - and every bit counts.