February 2020

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In This IssuePresidents ReportFebruary 2020 What is ABRA up to this month? 4

From the Editor 4

Benefits of ABRA Membership 5

Advertising Rates 6

Business and Services Directory 6

Bushfire Awareness in Aldinga Bay 7

Main South Road Duplication Project 10

Bush Fire Relief Fundraiser at Aldinga 10

$2.26M for Aldinga Sports Complex 11

New super school for Aldinga 12

Hooded Plover breeding season update 13

Environmental grants announced for Mayo 14

Same Old Same Old 16

Have you heard of Yellow Dog Australia? 18

New shellfish reef for Port Noarlunga 19

Year of the Rat 20

This Month 20

Local Markets 21

Studio 20 Program 21

Poets Corner 22

Community Group News 23

Help And Support Services 29

Charter 31

Welcome to first edition of the Coastal Views for2020,I hope you all had an enjoyable break, festiveChristmas season and happy New Year.2019 was another very successful year forABRA. We ran a number of well attended andinformation meetings. 2020 looks to be anexciting year with several projects (Main SouthRoad duplication and the Aldinga B-12 school toname a few) progressing. As a strong voice forcommunity members ABRA will be holdingseveral public meetings on these topics to makesure that our community voice gets to those in allthree levels Government.This year also brings an opportunity for someminor changes to ABRA, our website and CoastalViews. Details of these changes will be welladvertised and will be made with the hope ofkeeping ABRA relevant and making sure we canreach out to all community members who want tobe involved.I want to thank our Elected Members ofParliament and Council for their cooperation in2019, the ABRA Committee for help keep ourgroup going and to you the readers of CoastalViews for your readership, feedback and ideas.Our group is here to support you and the wholecommunity.Our first public meeting for will address theBushfire season and what it means for ourcommunity, our fellow communities in theAdelaide Hills and Kangaroo Island have been hithard by the impacts of bushfires and I encourageall to attend our meeting so we are well informedshould the danger ever reach our community.Details of the meeting can be found in this editionof Coastal Views.As always, stay safe and informed. I look forwardto speaking with all of you in 2020Joshua Reiter

NEXT ABRA GENERAL MEETINGAre you Bushfire Ready

Aldinga LibraryWednesday 12 February 7:30pm

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What is ABRA up to this month?I will report on the last 2 months as we have allhad the Christmas slow down and subsequentlyno edition of Coastal Views during January.During December, we held a very successfulgeneral meeting looking at the history of theissue of “cars on the beach” from the personalperspective of Lorraine Rosenberg our previousCouncil Mayor. Lorraine was very informative andprovided a balanced view to what has been acontroversial subject. Her talk promoted livelydiscussion and she was able to provide soundresponses to the many questions raised.Our next general meeting will be held at 7-30pm.on the 12th of February in the main librarymeeting room.Please note that this is a change from ournormal meeting place.The horrible time that many parts of Australiahave endured over the last few months withrespect to devastating bushfires has reminded usall of our potential vulnerability. With that in mind,we have organised a meeting with the focus onbushfire readiness and safety with guestspeakers from the CFS organisation and ourlocal MP Leon Bignell. Please see the meetingadvertisement in this issue on page 2.

One of our committee foci this year will be thisvery newsletter, Aldinga Bay’s Coastal Views”.We are intending to review its role incommunicating with you, our audience. We areasking ourselves how we can improve it, either inthis ‘on-line’ form, or in print form or both; andwhat you would like to see in it. We wouldwelcome any of our reader’s opinion, and inviteyou to have an input. Please forward any ideas orfeedback to secretary@abra.org.auLastly, our committee needs you! – or at least, acouple of you. Our committee meets monthly;runs our bimonthly public meetings; publishes thisnewsletter, and considers any issues or concernsthat involve our community and its residents. Weare short of a couple of committee members andwould be delighted should any of our readers liketo join and help us out.Please consider it, if not for yourself but, if youknow of someone who may be interested, pleaselet us know. You can contact our President, Joshon 0438 476 068, or our Secretary, Bernie on0408 816 921.CheersBernie StaffordSecretary, Aldinga Bay Residents Association Inc.

From the Editor

This is the last edition of Coastal Views of whichI will be Editor.It’s been a delight working with my productionmanager and layout designer Tony King, andthe ABRA community, over the last 18 monthsdeveloping and publishing the new onlineedition of the paper.Tony and I are both moving onto other projectsand we look forward to Coastal Views' ongoingsuccess under its new Editor Brad Thompson.Thank you, and we wish you all the best.Cheers, and have a good read.Kerrod TrottEditor, Aldinga Bay’s Coastal Views.

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ABRA produces the newsletter “Aldinga Bay’s Coastal Views” to help keep residents of the Aldinga Bayand Willunga Basin areas informed on local community news and events, and on other matters ofinterest.ABRA maintains a local Facebook group “ABRA Aldinga Bay Residents Assoc.” for the purpose ofproviding a forum for discussion on items of local interest or concern. ABRA also maintains a Facebookpage for the newsletter “Aldinga Bay’s Coastal Views” which provides local news updates.

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For many years, the Aldinga Bay ResidentsAssociation (ABRA) has liaised with Council andother government and non-government bodies onbehalf of the residents and ratepayers of AldingaBay. We have facilitated many local communityfunctions and meetings, and through the monthlyonline newsletter – Aldinga Bay’s Coastal Views,have informed residents and provided a forum fordiscussion on items of local interest or concern.When the Association talks, people listen, and weprovide a voice for the residents of the AldingaBay region. In addition to regular committeemeetings, we hold community meetings every 2months on topical subjects. We strive to sourceexpert guest speakers who can deliver currentand factual information as well as respond toquestions from the audience. Local members ofcouncil and the mayor attend when possible toprovide Onkaparinga Council’s perspective on abroad range of current concerns and issuesincluding up to date information on cars on thebeach, housing development, environmentalthreats, infrastructure, transport and future plansfor the 5173 and 5174 postal areas.The public is welcome and encouraged to attendthe 2 monthly Community Meetings, listen tospeakers and take part in interesting and livelydiscussions. However, only ABRA membersare eligible to vote. We are keen to extend ourmembership to attract a diverse and communityconscious group of people who value ourenviable coastal lifestyle, are interested inongoing improvement, can provide ideas forconsideration and identify realistic andeconomically viable possible feedback which wecan present to local and state governmentrepresentatives.

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Bushfire Awareness in Aldinga Bay

A special public meeting on bushfirepreparednessGuest Speakers: Leon Bignell MP and SarahHarris from the CFS Community Engagementteam.7.30 pm Wednesday 12th FebruaryAldinga Library11 Central Way, ALDINGA BEACHThe recent devastating fires on Kangaroo Islandand in the Adelaide Hills have made us all veryaware of the potential danger of uncontrolledbushfires.

Leon Bignell MP, who has spent a lot of time atthe fire front on Kangaroo Island and SarahHarris from the CFS will discuss such topics as:• What would our community do in the event ofa catastrophic situation?

• How can we be prepared?• Where are the nominated ‘safe areas’ in oursuburbs?

• What fire related communication protocolswould exist for residents during a bush fire orother emergency?

• Are we to be serviced as a metropolitan orrural area?

• Is there any special resourcing our communitymay need to handle any such emergency?

These are some of the questions this publicmeeting hopes to cover, plus others from theaudience.We trust our readers will appreciate the potentialvalue to all of us, that holding this informationmeeting at this time is, and hope to see youthere!Presented by the Aldinga Bay ResidentsAssociation Inc.www.abra.org.au

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Main South Road Duplication ProjectGood afternoonA planning study for Stages 1 and 2 of theduplication of Main South Road started in mid-2019. The project has received a significantamount of input from the local community, keystakeholders and businesses and feedback isbeing used to help inform the development of aconcept plan. A concept plan is expected to bereleased in the first half of 2020.To help inform the planning study and thedetailed design process, the project team will beundertaking site investigation works, includinggeotechnical bore holing and pavementinspection along the length of Main South Roadbetween Seaford and Aldinga Beach in variouslocations from 28 January until the end ofFebruary 2020. Investigations will also take placeon some side streets including Maslin BeachRoad and Aldinga Beach Road.

These investigations may require local trafficcontrols and intermittent short-term speedand lane restrictions around the works.Thank you for your patience while theseworks are being undertaken.Further information about the works isattached.If you wish to find out more about the projector register for future updates, you cancontact the project team using the followingdetails:Phone: 1300 794 880Email: dpti.communityrelations.sa.gov.auWebsite: www.dpti.sa.gov.au/infrastructure/road_projects/main_south_road_duplicationKind regardsMain South Road Duplication Project Team

Bush Fire Relief Fundraiser at Aldinga

On March 6th there will be a Movie nightfundraiser for the Bush Fire Relief on theAldinga Football club Oval.It’s going to be a great night with loads ofPrizes up for grabs, Market Stalls, SausageSizzle, kids activities and so much more.The Movie is going to be the Lion King andall proceeds on the night will all directly go tothe people effected by the fires.

The movie will startwhen it gets dark, butthere will be plenty tosee and do fromaround 6pmonwards, so please

come on down on Friday night March the 6thand support this great event.We are also looking for more stall holders,Magicians, Face painters, Balloon Artists etcto perform on the night, if you are able todonate your time to this great cause, pleasecontact Lee Morgan at Aldinga BeachNewsagency on 8556 6196 or drop inanytime.

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$2.26M for Aldinga Sports Complex

F ederal Member forMayo RebekhaSharkie has

secured $2.26 millionfor a much-neededredevelopment of theAldinga SportsComplex.Photo: Rebekhacelebrates the news ofthe $2.26 millioninvestment in theAldinga Sports Complexwith Kelli Sullivan andJake Sullivan from theAldinga Cricket Club,left, Steve Quick fromthe Aldinga Bay HockeyClub and BonnieDickson and Nikki Bond(with sons Owen, 3,Nolan, 18 months) fromthe Aldinga SoccerClub.The money has beenallocated from theFederal Government’sCommunity Development Grants Programme asa direct result of the advocacy of the CentreAlliance MP in recent months.The funding will assist the City of Onkaparingaand the multiple sporting groups that usethecomplex to redesign and upgrade thegrounds, including the building of two new soccerpitches and the installation of cricket nets.“This money will make such a difference to thecommunities of Aldinga, Port Willunga andSellicks Beach which are among the fastest-growing parts of Adelaide and, as a result, areexperiencing infrastructure deficits,” Rebekhasaid.“These areas are new additions to the Mayocommunity, and it has been an absolute pleasureto represent them since the election.“I appreciate the fact that the clubs associatedwith the Aldinga Sports Complex approached mewith their plans to modernise the area.“The current site is in need of majorredevelopment and is the home of the AldingaFootball Club, Aldinga Bay Bowling Club, AldingaBay Croquet Club, Aldinga Bay Hockey Club,Aldinga Soccer Club, Aldinga Bay Riding Club,the Aldinga Cricket Club and the Aldinga NetballClub.

“An upgrade has the scope of attracting not onlymore men's teams but also women's and juniorteams. The planned Aldinga super school will beadjacent to the sporting complex and would alsobenefit greatly from properly improved facilities.”Aldinga Cricket Club Vice President ChrisRichardson said his members welcomed thefunding announcement."Our facilities are in dire need of an upgrade andthis announcement will help us continue toprovide a safe and fun environment for kids andadults to play cricket," Chris said."We look forward to working with the othersporting clubs in the area to make this complexas successful as it possibly can be.”Aldinga Soccer Club President Mick Treen alsowelcomed the announcement."The soccer club has for years shared facilitieswith the footy club so it would be great to haveour own soccer pitches," Mick said today."This is good news for the community and othersporting clubs in the area. Hopefully we can allwork together and make Aldinga Sporting hub aplace everyone can enjoy."

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Designs for new Aldinga super schoolrevealed

C oncept designs for Aldinga’s new Birth toYear 12 (B-12) school have been revealed.Education Minister John Gardner said that

local families should be excited by the designconcepts, which showcase a world-class, modernlearning environment.“This new school will cater for the growingdemand for public education in the south ofAdelaide, and will provide welcome relief forsurrounding schools experiencing enrolmentdemand,” said Minister Gardner.“Local families will be pleased to have a state-of-the-art school in their local area by 2022.“The new school will provide a modern learningenvironment that has strong connectionsbetween internal and external learning spaces,with a strong focus on STEM to help educatestudents for the jobs of the future.“The open design of the school will also welcomecommunity use, making them true communityassets that local families will have access to foryears to come.”Located at 143 Port Rd, Aldinga, the school willaccommodate up to 1675 students, including 100inclusive places for students with a disability anda 75 place children’s centre.

Adelaide-based Sarah Constructions will managethe design and construction of the project,engaging local sub-contractors and suppliers todeliver the build.It is expected that 900 jobs will be created in theconstruction industry across the build at Aldingaand a second B-12 school being built at the sametime at Angle Vale, north of Adelaide.Swanbury Penglase and Perumai Pedovali arethe architects.Key features of the school’s design include:Modern and contemporary learning environmentsA focus on science, technology, mathematics andscience (STEM) studiesIntegration and connection, providing uniquelearning and teaching environmentsDesign to allow community useExpansive outdoor facilities designed forcommunity use outside of school hours, courts,an open gymnasium and sporting fieldsA 300 seat performing arts centre and anentrepreneurial hubEcologically Sustainable Development (ESD)principles that meet a 5 Green Star Rating.More information: www.education.sa.gov.au

New super school for Aldinga

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The new pair at Moana Beach successfullyhatched their 3rd nest and again immediatelymoved their 3 chicks from the nesting site to thePeddlar Creek outlet (nearly 1km north from thenest). Two chicks disappeared from unknowncauses within a few days, but the surviving chickcontinued to do well inside the roped off area.However, when the chick was 34 days old andjust a few days away from being able to fly, 2unleashed dogs were seen to race into the ropedoff area and chased the birds and as a result thechick was killed. It was a bitter disappointmentand reinforces the need for dog walkers to keeptheir dogs leashed at all times when near theroped off areas.The pair that usually nest at Aldinga Beachmoved further south to Sellicks Beach. Theyhave nested high on a shingle bank which makesfor an interesting nest location, but it is safe fromvehicles. This is the first time the beach has beenused by hoodies for nesting since we beganmonitoring 10 seasons ago. Their first nesthatched 2 chicks but they failed to survive formore than a few days. Unfortunately heir secondnest failed to hatch and was abandoned by theadults. It appears that the eggs had beendamaged by the very hot weather in December.Nature Conservation staff at the OnkaparingaCouncil decided to feature the pair that nest atthe northern section at Port Willunga (betweenLions Head and Blanche Point) on theirFacebook page. Both birds have been banded(DP and HV) and they have been together for atleast 8 seasons, the longest of any of our pairs.To raise the profile of the hoodies, the Council

ran a public naming competitionfor them in conjunction with theAdelaide Advertiser newspaper,which resulted in the popularvote for the female name ofDaphne (DP) and Harvey (HV)for the male. Although all 3nesting attempts resulted inchicks sadly none havesurvived.

T his season is shaping up to be the mostsuccessful one we have had for severalyears, with three chicks having fledged

(being able to fly and then called juveniles).Flying greatly increases their chances of long-term survival. Juveniles can be distinguishedfrom adult Hooded Plovers by having a grey headin contrast to the adult’s distinctive black head.As the juveniles age black feathers start toappear on the head giving them a spotted-headed appearance. It can take up to ninemonths before they become adults.Our first success came from the pair at OchreCove when their 3rd nest of the season fledged 2chicks, the first time we have had a multiplefledging from the one nest in the Onkaparingaregion since the 2011-12 season.Increasing disturbance caused the pair atSnapper Point to move to the southern end of atPort Willunga, near the Star Of Greece carpark, avery busy section of beach. Amazingly their nestwas successful and hatched 3 chicks, which allsurvived for 27 days until 2 of the chicksdisappeared on Christmas evening or Boxing daymorning. Unfortunately this was a time whenpeople and dogs had entered area which hadbeen roped off and signposted to protect thechicks. Luckily one chick managed to survive andit fledged early in the new year. It is now regularlysighted with its parents at Snapper Point wherethey fly to feed before returning to Port Willungato rest in the soft sand. We would like to thankthe beachgoers at Port Willunga for their supportand cooperation which enabled a successfuloutcome for this chick.

Hooded Plover breeding season update

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“I commend all the groups who madeapplications under the Communities EnvironmentProgram.“These grants are an exciting opportunity tomake a real difference in our region and helpcommunities with practical projects.”The successful applicants announced in Mayoare:• The Prospect Hill Bushland Group (under theumbrella of the Goolwa to Wellington LocalAction Planning Association) which received$19,800 to plant and nurture 3,000 treesalong Bull Creek Range south of Meadows

• Hindmarsh Island Landcare Group whichreceived $19,550 to continue revegetation ofAlexandrina Council reserves and roadsideswith 4,500 plants

• The National Trust of South Australia whichreceived $17,374 to continue to revegetateEngelbrook Reserve in Bridgewater andconstruct habitat shelters for bandicoots andrakali

P rojects to restore habitat for threatenedspecies and to create a “bush kindy” forpre-schoolers at Cygnet River on Kangaroo

Island were among the 15 grants selected forcommunities across Mayo.Federal Member for Mayo Rebekha Sharkie haswelcomed the Government’s final approval of thegrant applications for her electorate under theCommunities Environment Program.Mayo had $150,000 to share for local on-groundprojects as part of the $22.65 million nationalprogram. Applications closed in September 2019.“I elected to establish an independent committeeof local people with environmental expertise tohelp me assess the grant applications to putforward to the Government for final approval,”Rebehka said.“The feedback from the committee was that theywere presented with a range of high qualityprojects and they selected the projects that wouldproduce the greatest environmental benefit whileengaging with the local community at agrassroots level.

Environmental grants announced for Mayo

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• The Goolwa to Wellington Local ActionPlanning Association which received $17,300to grow 2,500 native seedlings along MountBarker Creek

• Conservation Volunteers Australia whichreceived $16,000 to restore 8,000 habitattrees for endangered glossy black cockatoosat Wirrina near the Reservoir

• Sturt Upper Reaches Landcare Group whichreceived $10,000 to strengthen environmentalcorridors linking Belair National Park andWoodcutters Road

• Nairne Landcare Group (under the umbrellaof the Landcare Association of SA) whichreceived $10,000 to establish a native gardenat Byethorne Park in Nairne

• Trees for Life which received $9,750 for theprotection and recovery of Southern BrownBandicoots

• Clayton Bay Nursery which received $6,000to plant and guard 2,000 plants along theClayton Bay Foreshore Walking Trail

• South Coast Environment Centre whichreceived $5,500 to establish a native plantcommunity nursery at the Openlight Campsite at Victor Harbor

• Friends of Aldinga Scrub which received$4,600 to remove bridal creeper weed fromthe Aldinga Scrub Conservation Park.

• Kangaroo Island Children's Services received$4,500 to introduce a bush kindy to theirstudents

• The Nature Conservation Society of SA whichreceived $4,000 to renew red gum and bluegum woodlands at Millbrook Reservoir

• Wistow Community Hall which received$3,000 to plant 20 native trees with speciesidentification in the paddock carpark

• The Friends of Nuraggi which received $2,500for native vegetation protection and theinstallation of walking stiles along NurragiConservation Reserve between Milang andthe Victor Harbor railway.

The Communities Environment Program provides$150,000 in grant funding to each of Australia’s151 electorates.Grant applications ranged from $2,500 to$20,000 per project and the majority of fundinghad to be directed to on-ground activities withinthe electorate.

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A s tragic and damaging as the currentbushfires have been, it really only marksthe beginning of a big change in social and

environmental changes in this country. How wereact to them, as a nation, is of utmostimportance.Firstly, the social costs, which always takeprecedence over the environment. There are anumber of reasons why this summer (so far) wehave lost over two thousand homes. The reason,I would argue, is that able bodied people werenot at the locations when the fires went through.Nor would you want to be… unless you had awell constructed fire bunker. From such bunkers,people can emerge after the fire front haspassed, and with suitable equipment installed,and on hand, very often, save the house. Arecent column covered this topic in detail.Another prime reason is the fierceness andintensity of the fire, exacerbated by the years ofbuild up of debris on the forest floor. A canopyfire is not sustainable if that debris has beenperiodically burned. Canopy fires are almostimpossible to fight from the ground, and causemost destruction of wildlife. During bushfiresKoalas climb to the uppermost branches of trees,where many survive in a ‘normal’ fire. A canopyfire will wipe them out. In other words, we haveignored the Aboriginal practice of regular burningthat had sustained them for all those thousandsof years.

Add drought and man made global warming tothe mix and you have a very deadly cocktail.The third factor is to do with what houses areconstructed from. In the main combustablematerial. Mostly unsuited to the environment thatwe live in. If our society is to survive in thisenvironment. Houses need to be built fromfireproof materials such as Industrial Hemp(heard that before!), which is totally fireproof,cheap (when stocks build up), and actually‘breathes’, which means heating and coolingsystems are not required, except in the mostextreme conditions. Then, items like shuttersover windows and doors, and double or tripleglazed glass in windows. All that technology hasbeen around for years, but ignored by themainstream. Of course, ignorant and greedycouncils are responsible for letting people build inunsuitable locations, but that horse has bolted.Maybe it can be yarded up in the future.So there will be thousands of people who didn’thave insurance, or enough insurance, unable torebuild. Insurance premiums will go through theroof, so that future homebuilders will not be ableto afford to build. Ask yourself, what is going tohappen to these people? It is scary tocontemplate.Bunkers should be made mandatory in newbuildings. Simply forget about the second or thirdspare bedroom, and stick a bed in the bunker. It’snot rocket science.Then there is the environmental cost. When the‘smoke clears and the dust settles’, only then willwe be able to assess the cost of these currentbushfires. It is very likely (almost certain) , thatwhole species will become extinct. Two birds thatcome to mind are the Regent Honeyeater, in theEastern states, and the Glossy Black Cockatooon kangaroo Island. Many dedicated peopleworked for years to build up their numbers. WhenI lived on KI, I planted dozens of Sheoaks(casuarinas are all they feed on). The currentbushfires there, have wiped them and most otherstands out, so that the surviving birds will likelystarve. There are many vulnerable fauna such asthese.

Bushfire emergency demands a new responseFrom Campfires and Crows,by local writer and Outback adventurer Rex Ellis

Same Old Same Old

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Hopefully it is not too late, but some radicalchanges need to be implemented to halt thetragedy. It may be that some areas of ournational parks may have to be heavily grazed bydomestic stock(fencing off otherareas for faunasuch as groundnesting birds)Particularly ifareas cannotsafely have hazardreduction burningcarried out.Massiveinvestment inaerial firefightingaircraft is all welland good, but onlya patch on theproblem. Farbetter to prevent,or largely preventthe problem in thefirst place.When you contrast our Aboriginal Australians andour present society, we don’t stack up too wellwhen it comes to managing our environment. Ilove the Pastoral industry, and way of life, butyou can’t deny the irreparable damage ourcloven-hoofed animals have inflicted on our semidesert regions. There are far moreenvironmentally acceptable alternatives, such askangaroos and camels, but that’s an argumentfor the future.

There is one thing that stands out when the twosocieties are looked at. In the 60,000 years plus,‘growth’ wasn’t a factor with the Aborigines. Itseems the present society must have growth to

survive.Really? Well, Iam no Rhodesscholar, butyou don’t haveto be tounderstandthat mostthings arefinite. Keepfilling a billyand itoverflows,then whathappens? Ishudder tothink. I won’tbe around, butmaybe mykids, andcertainly my

grandkids will, and that is what concerns me. Ican only hope this great country will be the landof ‘milk and honey’ for them as it has been forme.Let us hope this bushfire crisis will kickstart themany changes required to make us sustainableinto the future.For more info on Rex Ellis, including his books,check out http://www.safarico.com.au/

YOUʼRE INVITEDTOOURLOCALFORUM

ONPUBLIC TRANSPORTANDPRIVATISATION

This is your chance to have your say on whether you wantour trains privatised.

Steven Marshall’sprivatisation willhave asignificant impactonus in the South where we rely on an affordable and effectiveSeaford rail line. Steven Marshall unfairly cut bus servicesacross the South, leaving many stops with almost no service.Labor is absolutely opposed to the privatisation of our publicrail and in 2019 we announced we would return it to publichands if we win the next election.

Please RSVPif you can come to8556 5722 ormawson@parliament.sa.gov.au

Leon BignellMPMember for Mawson

T: 8556 5722E: mawson@parliament.sa.gov.au

/leonbignellMP

WHEN:Tuesday 11 February 20206:30pm – 8:30pm(RSVP by 7 February)

WHERE:Galilee Catholic School,Cnr Quinliven & How Rd,Aldinga

GUEST SPEAKER:Peter Malinauskas MP,Labor Leader

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Have you heard of Yellow Dog Australia?an article for dog lovers provided by Bernice Wuttke

T he Yellow ribbon/bandana/cape has aninteresting history; it’s the brainchild of TerryRyan who established this signal in her Legacy

camps and classes. It was introduced into AustralianDog clubs in early 2000 by Pat Robards who askedTerry if she could borrow her idea for her shy dog Bo.In 2012, a friend of Eva Oliversson, Dog behaviouristin Norway - Mimmi Engh, read about the use andbenefits of a yellow ribbon on dogs. She wrote toDog clubs in Australia who used them with sensitivedogs at their courses for some years. In June 272012 Eva Oliversson launched the program... theSwedish International Gulahund™ Yellowdog.Do you know what a yellow ribbon on a dog or dog'sleash means? You as a dog owner need to know howit should be used and about its purpose before usingthese signs. It means this dog needs some space!Just like an amber traffic light, a yellow ribbon is asignal to proceed with caution. It's to help people,especially children to easily identify that the dogneeds to be approached slowly and that anyinteractions should be discussed with the dog’shandler before attempting to pat the animal. Theyellow ribbon is not necessarily a signal that the dogis aggressive. There are several of reasons why adog may use a yellow ribbon. It could be that the doghas health issues, the dog is in training, is beingrehabilitated/learning to socialise, or he/she is scared or reactive around other dogs. Similarly, there aremany reasons why some dogs need more space! They may be ill, hurt or just old. The dog may have anew family or have a tendency to become over excited.WHAT IS IT? The yellow ribbon is a quick way to communicate the comfort level of a dog, avoidingtriggering unnecessary panic or stress that can cause unexpected and unpleasant outcomes foreveryone involved. WHAT IT ISN'T? It is not an excuse to avoid proper training; it is not an admittanceof guilt or a confession regarding a dog's behaviour; it is not an indication of a dog who has a poortemperament; and it is not a waiver of responsibility. This program is not about or for aggressive dogs.

Dogs that bite must wear a muzzle. You cannot replace amuzzle for a yellow sign on a dog that, whether you wantto use the yellow signs, or not.We have had Kelpies as part of our Family since 1971.Prior to 2005, we did not need to use Yellow Bandana'sas our previous Kelpies were not reactive when otherdogs were " in their space." We rehomed Cola in 2005.She was 2 yrs old. Her upbringing was far from beingdesirable and she came to live with us with quite a bit ofbaggage. Training her was the best decision made. Itwas at this time that I became aware of YellowdogAustralia. Having a Bandana for her showed people thatshe needed space. In 2007 Bundy became part of ourFamily. He was 4 yrs old and he also came withbaggage. He also wore a Bandana and was taken totraining. In 2014, Boo came to live with us. She was 4yrs old and was extremely reactive due to her previouscircumstances. Boo wears a Bandana when she is attraining.

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Year of the Rat

The Saxon term for the month, Sol-monath, means "cake month". This is becausethey offered cakes to the gods during this month.

February was added to the Romancalendar in 713 BC. The length of themonth changed over time and, at onetime, it had as few as 23 days. WhenJulius Caesar remade the Romancalendar, the month was assigned 28days during normal years and 29 daysduring leap years which occurred everyfour years.

Symbols of February

Birthstone: Amethyst

Flower: Primrose

Zodiac signs: Aquarius and Pisces

The Year of the Rat which began on January 25is the Lunar New Year, (Chinese New Year). Itmarks the beginning of the lunisolar Chinesecalendar, which is based on the phases of themoon and the sun’s longitude, and has been inuse since the 14th century B.C.E. Although themodern Gregorian calendar is the go-to for day-to-day life, the lunisolar calendar is used tocalculate festival dates, and some specialoccasions, such as weddings.The Lunar New Year is also celebrated in otherparts of Southeast Asia, such as Vietnam, as wellas among the diaspora throughout the world,including in the United States. The New Year fallson the date of the New Moon closest to thebeginning of spring, always sometime betweenJanuary 21 and February 21. It's also calledSpring Festival. Celebrations continue for 15days, ending with the Lantern Festival.The Chinese zodiac cycle consists of 12 animalsigns, one for each lunisolar year. This upcomingcycle is the Year of the Rat, the first sign; lastyear was the Year of the Pig. In folklore, the JadeEmperor held a competition to decide the zodiacanimals. The rat asked the ox to carry him acrossthe river, but jumped down before the ox crossedthe finish line, winning the race.

According to the China Institute, the rat is asymbol of fertility and abundance. People bornduring this year (or previous Years of the Rat,such as 1984, 1996, or 2008) are believed to beintelligent, creative, and resourceful, and havethe ability to form strong social bonds.Additionally, each sign is associated with one offive elements — and this year’s is metal. So toget specific, 2020 is also the Year of the MetalRat. Metal symbolizes stability and longevity, andaccording to the Daily Telegraph, those born in2020 will “live a stable life and have the abilityturn unlucky events into fortune.”

This Month

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Local MarketsMoana Artisan MarketMoana Foreshore Surf Lifesaving ClubArts market by the sea.First and third Friday 6pm-9pm. T 0405 067 943Moana MarketPioneers Memorial Hall, Nashwuak Crescent.Second Sunday each month.T 0412 630 518Myponga MarketOld Myponga Cheese FactoryWeekends and public holidays 9.30am-4pm.Willunga Artisans MarketOld Show Hall, Main Rd Willunga.Second Saturday each month 9am-1pm.T 0414 361 817

Willunga Farmers MarketWillunga Town SquareEvery Saturday 8am-12.30pm.T 0411 049 570Willunga Green Light Organic MarketWillunga Recreation ParkEvery Saturday 9am-1.30pmWillunga Quarry MarketAldinga Rd, Willunga.Second Saturday each month.T 0408 897 393

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Poets Corner

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Aldinga Bay Residents Association Inc.Meets on second Wednesday of each evennumbered month at the Aldinga CommunityCentre, Aldinga Beach.Meetings start at 700 - 9:00pmPlease confirm meetings times at our facebookgroup “ABRA Aldinga Residents Assoc”.Everyone welcome.Aldinga Bay Bowling Club Inc.Come Try Lawn Bowls!Social and Competitive Bowling Tues., Thurs.and Sat. from 1pmFree Introductory Coaching and Club BowlsAvailable for those interested to learn to bowl.Casual Dress and Flat soled shoes are all that’sneeded.Friendly welcoming Members and LicensedClubrooms.Club is also the home of Aldinga Eight Ball ClubAldinga Sports Complex Port Road, AldingaPh 8557 7467For Further InformationAlan Foster: 0412 411 749or Carol Huxtable 0409 582 489Aldinga Bay Business and TourismAssociationPromoting business and tourism in Aldinga andsurrounding areas. We have an extensive socialmedia presence, hold networking events, offerassistance with your events and websites, andpromote your business!We are a Not For Profit and donate to theCommunity monies generated from events andmarkets in our region.Please join us at 6.00 pm on the last Wednesdayof the month, above Louis' Cafe in the AldingaCentral Shopping Centre.Phone 0402 207 559

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Community Group NewsAldinga Bay Croquet ClubNew players and visiting players are alwayswelcome.The club caters for both Association Croquet (thetraditional game), which develops physical skillsand keeps the mind agile and Golf Croquet, ashort devious and fun filled game which developsboth skill and tactics. Both games are played onequal terms between both genders and the firstcoaching sessions are absolutely FREE.Ricochet is also played.The courts are located at the rear of the AldingaBay Bowling Club facilities at the Aldinga SportsComplex, Port Rd, Aldinga.Playing Times:Association CroquetWed. and Sat 9.00 am to 12.30 pm.Golf CroquetWed. 1:00pm to 4.00pmFri. 9.00 am to 12.00 pm.RicochetSaturday 1pm for a 1.30pm startFor further information please contact Ken Tayloron 8556 3787.Aldinga Bay Men’s Group(Previously Men’s South Talk)Is a group escaping for a couple of hours on aTuesday. Meetings are held from 1pm - 3pm anddiscuss various topics of interest, go on outings,and generally relax in congenial company,Sometimes they may listen to politicians orleaders of local establishments.Aldinga Uniting Church Hall, Old Coach RoadAldinga, PO Box 81 Aldinga Beach 5173Aldinga Bay Scout GroupStorey Avenue, Aldinga BeachMonday nights: Joeys 6.30 pm to 7.30 pm; Cubs6.30 pm to 8.00 pm; Scouts 6.30 pm to 8.30 pm.Venturers Friday night 7 pm to 9 pmCome and try – boys and girls from 6 to 18 years.Enquiries phone 8130 6000 or Aldinga ScoutGroup Leader, Michelle on 8557 4359.

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Aldinga Community GroupMeet weekly on Fridays at the Aldinga SeniorCitizens Club, Corner Valiant and QuinlivenRoads, Port Willunga from 9.30 am – 2.30 pm.Lunch provided at small cost.This group will also provide respite for carers.Phone Jan Ifould on 8323 8258.Aldinga Fred’s Van SiteOperates weekly on Friday evenings fromAldinga Community Centre. Seeking teammembers.Time commitment 5.30 pm – 9pm once every 4weeksAnyone interested please contact Teresa Branch(Coordinator) 0419 857 966Aldinga Netball Club Inc.Home of the Aldinga Sharks Netball Club. Anyqueries or information about next season pleasecall:President – Ellen Ling 0411 590 744Secretary – Jackie Outram 0407 619 309Email: aldinganc@gmail.com.Aldinga QuiltersMeetings start at 10.00 am on 2nd and 4thTuesday of every month.Held at the Aldinga Institute, Old Coach Road,Aldinga. For anyone interested in patchwork andquilting, friendship and fun. All welcome.For further information call:President: Elizabeth Grocke 8386 1182Aldinga Senior Citizens Club Inc.Corner Quinliven and Valiant Roads,Port Willunga – Enquiries Phone 8556 5918Activities include:Mon: Bridge @ 11am- 3pm (byo lunch)Wed: Club Day: Pool & Snooker 11:30 am;Carpet Bowls: 1pm; Sausage sizzle lastWednesday of month @ 12:30pmPool & snooker facilities available.Aldinga & Sellicks Spinners, Knitters &Weavers.Meets at Aldinga Institute Hall, Old Coach Road,Aldinga on first and third Tuesdays 9.30am –3.00pm and second and fourth Thursday 9.30 -3.00pmA Thursday night group meets at the AldingaLibrary 5.30 till 8.00 pmContact Rosemary 0417 823 176Email: rosiedunbar44@gmail.com

Diabetics SupportAssistance for diabetics is available from GPs,GP Plus Health Centres and Nurse Educatorsand your local Chemist, throughout the southernarea.Down South Craft GroupMeet Thursdays, 9:30am to 11;30amAt Community Centre, Hastings St. SeafordContact Wendy 0417 895 502Or Sandra 8327 3469BYO craft or learn something newFleurieu Harmony ChorusIs a male A Capella singing group open to men ofall ages. We entertain at local retirement villages,aged care homes and charities. We meet everyFriday morning 9.15am to 12 noon at LifecareCommunity Hall, Pridham Bvd. opposite AldingaCentral Shopping Centre.No singing experience required, we providemusic and learning CD’s. Come and give it a tryand enjoy a cuppa with us. Enquiries phone 0459299 767 or www.fleurieuharmony.orgFleurieu Ladies Probus ClubMeets fourth Monday of the monthin the Lifecare Hall,Pridham Blvd. Aldinga Beach(opposite the Shopping Centre) at 10.00 am.Enquiries: Julie 0437 860 875Friends Of Aldinga ScrubWe meet at Aldinga Library Community Room,Central Way on the second Thursday of themonth at 7.30 pm.Ph. Helen McSkimming, 8556 3166.Working bees are held each Tuesday morningduring the cooler months.Contact John Edmeades, 0488 552 797.We welcome new members at our meetings andworking bees. Web addresshttp://www.friendsofaldingascrub.com.auFriends Of Sellicks Inc.Working with the Community to make the SellicksArea an even better place to live. Public Meetingsevery 2 months. Find meeting details, postcomments and more atwww.friendsofsellicks.comor follow us on Facebook.

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Galilee Op ShopQuality every day clothes for all the family, pluscorporate & special occasion wear- Lots of baby and toddler items- Crockery, glassware, toys, gifts- Bed linen, fabrics, craft items, books, CDsOpen Mon, Wed, Thurs, 8.45 -3.00pmCash Only, Thank youQuinliven Road end, of How Road, AldingaBeachFor after hours donations Ph 0471 410 694Grannie Annie’s Drop In CentreSt Ann’s, 7 Stonehouse Lane Aldinga,Thursday Mornings 9 - 11:30.Cheerful company, free coffee / tea.Children welcome.Group For Mental Health/PersonalDevelopment - GrowGROW is a proven national program for mentalwell being and is a non for profit organisation withno fees or dues.A GROW Group meets weekly at 10amTuesdays at Uniting Communities FamilyRelationships Centre101/103 Rowley Rd Aldinga Beach SA 5173GROW offers a 12 Step Recovery-FocusedProgram for mental health issues or emotionalcoping problems and is delivered in a safe andcaring environment. Meetings last for 2 hours andare followed by refreshments.For more information please telephoneFreecall 1800 558 268 or email sa@grow.net.auJust Walk ItGroup at Myponga.If interested in joining, please ringRos Hutchinson, 8558 6274.Ladies Probus Club Of The Southern ValesThe Ladies Probus Club of the Southern Valesmeet every 3rd Monday of each month at theLutheran Church Hall, Aldersey Street, McLarenVale at 10.00am. We usually have a guestspeaker or activity following a short businessmeeting.Come along and share a cuppa in a friendlyenvironment, all retirees welcome.No entry fee. Enquiries (M) 0426 421128.

Lets SouthLETS South is a simple bartering system usingold methods of exchange and barter in theSouthern Suburbs and Fleurieu Peninsula. Nowin its 19th year it continues to provide a workingalternative to federal reserve money while alsostrengthening the community.For more information contact chairpersonMargaret Beed at 0417 835 884or email chairperson@letssouth.comVisit the LETS South site www.letssouth.comand the blog at www.letssouth.blogspot.comLions Ladies BoutiqueWe are open for business on Wednesday andSaturday mornings from 7 am until 1.30 pmIf you have not visited us as yet, you are missingout on a wonderful time.... do come and see us.We have so many “specials” you would notbelieve. We look forward to meeting you, ourvolunteers will surely make you very welcomeMargaret Dorton, President.Mclaren Vale/Willunga & Districts CombinedProbus ClubMeet 2nd Tuesday of the month at 10.00 am inSt. Pauls Lutheran Church Hall, Aldersey Street.McLaren Vale.A guest speaker each meeting.3rd Tuesday of the month is an outing/lunchVisitors welcome.Contact Rosalie Atkinson on 8326 1717Mclaren Vale MarketHeld at the Institute Hall, Main St, McLaren vale.1st Sat of every month 9.00 am - 3.00 pm.Variety of stalls, hand made personalised cardsand easels, Olive oil, plants, chocolates, cakesand much, much more. BBQ, tea and coffeeavailable.Inside and outside stalls available.Enquiries to Margaret 8323 8426

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Northern Fleurieu Peninsula Stroke SupportGroupMeets at Noarlunga Health Village (TeachingRoom 2), Alexander Kelly Drive, NoarlungaCentre on 2nd Thursday of each month (exceptJanuary) 10.00 am – 12 noon.Our aim: To help each other over-come and copewith the effects of stroke on ourselves andcarers.Visitors and new members welcome.Phone Jane 8322 2996or Brian 8384 2445.Ochre Coast PoetsOchre Coast Poets spin and weave words,workshop and network with other poets of thesouth. The Ochre coast poets meet on thesecond Saturday of the month at the SeafordLibrary, Grand Boulevard, Seaford, from 10.00am - 12.00 noon.For information:David; 8327 2459 or Tess 8556 3816Out And About Club.The Out and About Club provides weekly respitefor carers while members are able to participatein outings and activities that promote physicaland cognitive wellbeing. The club will run from10.00 am - 3.00 pm each Wednesday at LifeCares’ Community Lifestyle Centre Aldinga,Pridham Boulevard Aldinga Beach.A two course lunch is included in thecost of $16.00.Please contact Jacinta Robertsonto book 8293 5924Rotary Club Of Mclaren ValeThe Club supports activities in Aldinga, Willunga,McLaren Vale and surrounding districts. We meetMonday nights for a dinner meeting at 6.30 pmfor 6.45 pm at the Alma Hotel Willunga.Visitors and new members welcomed.Contact Kevin 8556 2968School For Dogs Aldinga Bay Inc.“In the interest of the dog”Come along and train your dog with “Love, Trustand Patience” Sunday mornings and Tuesdayevenings.No training on long weekends.All breeds welcome. Dogs must be 12 weeks oldand fully vaccinated.Symonds Reserve, Stewart Avenue, AldingaBeach.Heat Rule: 32 degrees Noarlunga. No training!For class information please phone Club Mobile0411 473 745

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www.onkaparingacity.comPh (08) 8386 3319Summer Singing6 weeks of soulful singing with experiencedsinging coach Charlotte Robinson. Frombeginners through to those with some singingexperience. Commencing Wed 13/02, 10am-11.15am, $60pp. Bookings Essential. Contact theCentre on 8386 3319BeekeepingLearn the basics of backyard beekeeping, in afriendly, relaxed environment. 6wks commencingFri 01/03, 9.30am-1.30am, $25pp or $40 percouple. Bookings Essential. Contact the Centreon 8386 3319Seaford District Residents Association Inc.Meets on the first Wednesday of each month(except January) 7.30 pm. at the S.E.M. Centre(North end of Grand Boulevard). Park and enteron the north side of the building.All welcome.Secretary: Jeff Hiscock 8327 3690.Sellicks Area Residents AssociationBeing part of your communityMeetings bi monthly at 7:30 pm first Wednesdayof every second month at Sellicks Hall.All welcome.Meet your neighbours, voice your concerns.Phone Michael Lee 0451 458 711Sociable Singles Inc.Sociable Singles provides an opportunity forsingle, divorced, widowed or separated personsto attend functions for the purposes of friendshipand companionship. Functions include meals atlocal venues, bbqs in local parks, acabaret/dance at the Port Noarlunga RSL, PortNoarlunga first Wednedsay of the month and alsoa cabaret/dance at Wakefield House, AcreAvenue, Morphett Vale once a month. For moreinformation please ring Linda on 8184 8427 orPeter on 8327 6457.Thank you. Linda - Secretary

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Southern AC Run ClubLooking for a friendly recreational running group?Join us at the Southern AC Run Club. We meetevery Friday night in the Port Willunga - Seaford -McLaren Vale area. Suitable for beginnersthrough to serious runners - new members of alllevels are always welcome. Training tips andguidance are provided by our accreditedcoaches.Details of our weekly runs are posted inwww.facebook.com/SouthernAthleticClub/eventsor call Matt on 0415 883 117 for moreinformation.Southern Vales View Clubmeets at The Alma Hotel, Willunga on the secondFriday of the month 10.30 for 11.00 start,followed by a guest speaker and lunch.Interesting Outings arranged during the year.Women of all ages welcome.Supporting three students on The Smith FamilyLearning for Life program with their educationalneeds.Contact Secretary Chris Horsmanon Phone: 8556 2897 Mobile: 0438 131 049Email: chrishorsman528@gmail.comalso follow us on Facebook.Stars - The Southern Region Theatre And ArtsSupportersSTARS is based at Rec Park Inc. (Festival Halland Show Hall) Main Road, Willunga.It brings events to the southern region to foster avital and diverse arts culture.To join STARS, visit the website onwww.stars.org.au and learn what is planned forthis year and next and to make a booking for anyevent. Great stories and pictures of ourendeavours over the last few year.The Aldinga Happy StitchersWould you like to come and sew with others?Join the Australian Sewing Guild branch atAldinga.We meet monthly at the Aldinga Institute on the1st and 3rd Thursdays; 10:00 am to 3:00 pm(except December).Contact Mandy 0422 903 257or Natalie 0409 692 321The Southern Vales Wellbeing GroupMeets at the Singing Gallery, 133 Main Road,McLaren Vale (rear entry) every Wednesday from1.00 pm to 3:30 pm during school terms.A guest speaker addresses the meeting at 1:15pm. Cost: $4.50Enquiries: Judy 8323 8435 or Lesley 8323 8527

The Willunga Farmers Market Choir(Soulfood)The Willunga Farmers’ Market Choir is an Acapella choir under the Directorship of JamesMoffatt (James.moffatt@internode.on.net) whichnow meets in the Music Room of the WillungaWaldorf School, 1 Jay Drive north off AldingaRoad, Willunga. Practice is on Tuesday 7.30during school term. The choir is for women of allages who like to sing and perform at a variety ofcommunity venues and functions.If you would like more information please emailJames or contact Margi : 0417 835 884It is a joyful, talented choir whose repertoire iswide and varied .Trees For Life, Willunga DistrictWillunga Trees for Life meetings are held on thefirst Wednesday of each month except January at7.30 pm in the Eco Classroom at TatachillaLutheran College, off Tatachilla Road, McLarenVale.All welcome, supper provided.Inquiries: Saskia Gerhardy, ph 0412 135 698 oremail saskia.gerhardy@hotmail.com.Weight WatchersSAWeight Watchers Association meets eachMonday night (except public holidays) at theAldinga Community Centre, Symonds ReserveHall, Stewart Avenue, Aldinga Beach. Weigh in at5.00 pm; meeting at 6.00 pm. $30 joining fee,renewal fee $20 plus $3 per week.Willunga BasketballNew players are always welcome.For adults, there is a men's competitions onWednesday nights.Mixed on Mon/Tues.For juniors, competitions are played from 4:00pmMon through to Thurs.If you are interested in playing, coaching orrefereeing ring Petrina 0414 511 572Website

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Willunga Bowling Club Inc.23 St. Peters Tce. Willunga.Web site: https://www.willungabc.com.auLawn bowls for everyone. Fun at a friendly place.Social Bowls every Tuesday and Saturday. 12.00for 12.30pm start. Casual dress and flat shoes.Bowls available from the club if required. Entryfee $8.00 (includes jackpot). Raffles. Two gamesplayed.Night Owls on Wednesday evenings. Club openfor light meals at 6.00pm. Games start at 7.00pm.Coaching and bowls available. Make up a teamof family, friends, work mates or just come along.Flat shoes and casual clothes are all that arerequired.Pennant or competition bowls are played eachThursday morning and Saturday afternoon.Willunga has teams at various levels ofcompetition. A great way to expand your bowlsskills and experience.Contacts.The club 8556 2246 David 0417 801 951,Peter 0410 605 541 Judy 0418 891 228Willunga District Community Bus Inc.18 Lacey Drive Aldinga Beach 5173.We transport the frail aged and disadvantageddoor to door Monday to Friday.Phone: 8557 7899.Willunga District Community BusThe AGM of the Willunga District Community Busis to be held Monday September 9th 2019 at10am at 18 Lacey Drive, Aldinga Beach.If you need further information please contact ouroffice 85577899 between 8am - 11.30am orleave a message on our answering service.Willunga EmbroiderersMeets 1st & 2nd Tuesday of the month at "TheHub" corner of Main Road and St Peters Terrace,Willunga. For anyone interested in embroidery,friendship & fun. All welcome.Beginner's classes available.For further information phone Wendy 8323 7475Willunga Farmers MarketMeet the grower - taste the region EverySaturday, Willunga Town Square. 8 - 12:30 pmEnquiries 8556 4297

Willunga Garden ClubMeets every 2nd Thursday of the Month (exceptJanuary) at the Lutheran Church Hall, AlderseyStreet, McLaren Vale at 7.30 pm. Membership is$15 per annum. Entrance cost is $5 (members$4) includes lucky door prize and supper. Guestspeaker. Visitors welcome. Enquiries pleasephone Chris 0419 532 545Willunga & District Lions Club AuctionWillunga and Districts Lions Club holds anauction on the last Saturday of the month atCentenary Park, cnr Binney and Strout RoadsWillunga. Country Market, Swap Meet and otherevents throughout the year. We're always lookingfor new members to get involved in the greatwork we do in our community.

www.willungalions.com.auWillunga Quarry MarketSecond Saturday every month 9.00 am - 1.00 pmWillunga Recreation Park Inc Oval grounds,Aldinga Road, WILLUNGA Craft, produce, plants.

www.willungaquarrymarket.comWillunga Table Tennis ClubNew players are always welcome, male orfemale, young or mature.Club bats available.Social games are played every Tues. 7pm - 9pmCost $5Contact Grant Firth 0416 187 870 orTrevor Bradley 0413 577 304Willunga Tennis ClubWillunga Tennis Club offers a variety of activitiesas well as a general membership to use the greatfacilitiesSocial Comp - Tuesdays from 6.30pm rollingentry throughout the season.Cardio Tennis - Wednesday 8-9pm a fun runaround while hitting the ball - all skill levelswelcome- bookings essentialHotshots - Saturdays mornings Tennis for theKids from 5 years old - bookings essentialKeep up to date with our Facebook page foradditional events and programsFor general information and bookings pleasecontact us on willungatennisclub@gmail.comor 0432 526 793

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Ambulance/Fire/Police Emergency 000Police assistance 131 444Aldinga Police Station 8556 654124 Hour Health Advice 1800 022 222Adelaide Metro InfoLine (7am - 8pm daily) 1300 311 108Adelaide Southern Medical Home Visits GP 8381 6161Aldinga Community Centre 8556 5940Anglicare - Christies Beach

Financial CounsellingEmergency Assistance

(call at 9am for an appointment between 10am-12pm)1800 759 7071800 748 149

Centacare Southern Counselling Service 8557 9050City of Onkaparinga 8384 0666Communities for Children 8202 5944Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000Domestic Violence Helpline 1800 800 098Drug & Alcohol Info. Service 1300 13 1340Family & Individual Counselling 8186 8900Family Relationship Centre 8202 5200Flinders Medical Centre 8204 5511Gambling Helpline 1800 060 757GP Aldinga After Hours Clinic 0410 190 291GP Plus Aldinga 8557 9500Legal Advice Line 1300 366 424LifeLine 13 11 14McLaren Vale War Memorial Hospital 8323 6600Mental Health Emergency Service 13 14 65Noarlunga Hospital 8384 9222Noarlunga Private Hospital 8384 9372Onkaparinga Youth Services - Aldinga 8557 7555Parent Helpline 1300 364 100Poisons Info hotline 13 11 26RSPCA SA 1300 477 722Seniors Information Service 1800 636 368St Vincent de Paul (Emergency Relief / Financial Counselling) 1300 729 202The Salvation Army - Noarlunga Corps

Community Support 8:45am -12:20 Mon - Thurs 8384 6014Youth Helpline 1300 131 719

Help And Support Services

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Aldinga Bay’s Coastal Views

Editor: Kerrod TrottProducer Tony King

The publication of any editorial material does not constitute an endorsement of the views or opinionsexpressed.Neither the Editorial Team nor ABRA can accept any responsibility for any statement made by itscontributors or advertisers or any decisions made by readers as a result of the opinions or factsexpressed.The copyright of the material published in Aldinga Bay’s Coastal Views remains the property of itsauthor and is licensed to ABRA in perpetuity for publication in print or online in its own publications.Contributions WelcomedAll contributions, Letters to the Editor or advertising enquiries should be sent to:coastalviews@abra.org.auContributions must be of 300 words or less in a plain text file - .txt or .doc.Images should be sent as a .jpg or .png file.In submitting your contribution to Coastal Views, you warrant that:

• You are the original owner of the material submitted;• That Aldinga Bay’s Coastal Views may edit your material as required.

Coastal views will not publish any material that is discriminatory or defamatory or infringes the rights ofthird parties.All contributions should be received by the 15th of each calendar month.

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