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Issue Number 39 June 2019

CALL INTO THE SPORTS CLUB

WALLAROO COMMUNITY SPORTS CLUBBowls, Golf, Croquet, Community Memberships and FunctionsCornish Tce Wallaroo Ph: 8823 2627

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CONTACT

Wallaroo Community Development AssociationPresident: Andy West 0418 859 646

WALLAROO NEWS

Items to Fiona Karamanlidis 0402 455 991 Email: fiona.karamanlidis@gmail.com“What’s On In Wallaroo” Community Pagewww.facebook.com/wallarooevents/www.instagram.com/wallaroo_ypWebsite: www.wallaroocommunity.com.au NOTE: Items published at editor’s discretionDue date for articles for the next newsletter: 30th September 2019 Disclaimer: The Wallaroo Community Development Association and

editor of ‘Wallaroo News,” Fiona Karamanlidis, will not acceptresponsibility or any liability for the correctness of information oropinions expressed in this newsletter. All material submitted is at thewriter’s risk and while due care is taken we cannot accept liability forany material submitted or that generated by the Association and its editor.

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Please make sure your house number is clearlydisplayed. Don't expect emergency services toguess.

BOND STORE WALLAROO REBORN

A new Microbrewery, Distillery & Restaurant isset to open this year in Wallaroo on the YorkePeninsula, just a 90-minute drive from Adelaide.The iconic building on Owen Terrace, in the centreof Gallardo, originally built in 1864 as ElandsBonded Store, trading in wines, spirits, ales andgeneral commodities, is set to return to its originsas Bond Store Gallardo.Derek and Nicole Matthewman, owners ofcu@wallaroo - Group Accommodation, purchasedthe historic building in 2014. They completedrenovating the 1st floor to create their cu@wallaroo- cu2 property in 2016. They have now turned theirattention to restoring the ground floor and cellar tohouse the new Bond Store, incorporating a 200-seat Microbrewery, Distillery and Restaurant.Derek and Nicole have stripped back the interiorof the building to reveal its bare bones, preparingto give it a fresh new look.“We’ve got a lot of work to do but we are hoping tobe open for the October Long Weekend this year.”

The Microbrewery will take pride of place on theground floor so you can watch the brewers inaction. The new copper still will be located in thehuge cellar area where people will be able topartake in tastings and Masterclasses.“Provenance is important to us - we want ouroffering to reflect the local landscape. The YorkePeninsula is one of Australia’s prime barleygrowing areas so we are excited to use locallygrown barley to create our beers and spirits.”The restaurant will feature a modern Australianmenu with a focus on seasonal, regional producefrom the Yorke Peninsula and Mid North.Derek and Nicole are enthusiastic about the futureof Wallaroo. “We want to build something newand exciting that will create jobs and will be a localattraction of which the Yorke Peninsulacommunity can be proud”.Bond Store Wallaroo13 Owen Terrce, Wallaroo SA 5556Contact details: Derek MatthewmanMobile: 0421 388 449Email: cu@wallaroo.net.au

Wallaroo Hospital Auxiliary will beholding a Dressed 4 Success FashionParade in the Wallaroo Town Hall onFriday September 20th at 10am. Tick-ets are $10 which includes morningtea and a door prize.Wallaroo Hospital Bingo is on againon Saturdays at Y.P. Veterans Commu-nity Centre, Port Road, Kadina. Eyesdown at 1.30pm sharp. Come alongand have some fun while supportingyour local hospital. Everyone Wel-come.The next meeting of the Wallaroo Hos-pital Auxiliary will be held on Monday19th August at 1.30pm in the WallarooTown Hall Supper Room. New mem-bers would be most welcome. Dressed 4 success fashion parade

WALLAROO HOSPITAL AUXILIARY NEWS

UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE YORKEPENINSULA “U3AYP” NEWS

Meetings of the U3AYP Program and ManagementCommittees were held during Term Two. Membersfrom both committees work very hard to ensuremany courses are on offer for members to enjoy.New members have been welcomed and it'swonderful to see our numbers continue to grow. Courses that are popular in the Copper Coast include:⁃ Playing Mahjong - a great success story of thisChinese brain game, where the twittering of tiles, afair bit of chatter and members enjoying themselvescan be heard in the Wallaroo Town Hall. Nowplayed three times a month plus a Mahjong Festheld each term with excellent attendance andsmooth running shared by session leaders. Scoring in Mahjong for players who want to add totheir game is played monthly in Wallaroo. ⁃A Mahjong Beginners course will be organised inthe new financial year, commencing July 2019.Contact Pam on 0409 006 531, or Colleen on 0458246 749 if you are interested. ⁃ Members who commenced learning to playContract Bridge last term is coming to a close thisTerm. The Program Committee are veryappreciative of member Jan Lawry and outsidehelpers for running this requested course. Membersare looking forward to continuing playing sociallyor joining local groups. ⁃ RAA Community EducationProgram, presented by Tony Ey in anon-threatening and fun environmentlearning about Road Rules andinformation pertaining to them. Greatfeedback was received from thoseattending. This is a must course tokeep up to date of road rules. ⁃ YP Community Transport Incpresenter Kristin Murdock, MarketingOfficer informing members of thetransport services offered to thecommunity. They also administer theCommunity Visitors Scheme wherethey manage volunteers to visit olderpeople who are socially isolated. To enjoy all or any of these courses onoffer that may be of interest, you must

be a U3AYP member. Membership is from 1st Julyto 30th June and joining/renewal fee is $30.00 peryear. Any enquiry about becoming a member ormore information about U3AYP courses pleasedon't hesitate to contact by phoning HeatherSimpson President 8821 1687 and Helen TuckerCourse Coordinator 8832 2381 or local ProgramCommittee member Colleen 0458 246 749. Bus TripThe annual bus trip is being organised to visit Burraon Monday 16th September, where members willlearn about the township and its heritage. Annual General Meeting The U3AYP AGM will be held on Monday August12th in the Maitland Uniting Church Hall. Anyperson 50 years or over and not working more than20 hours a week or retired is invited to come alongand enjoy a delicious morning tea and learn moreabout U3AYP. There will be displays of thewonderful work produced from members andinformation on the various courses on offer,including Photography, Relaxation with Colour andMusic, and Sit and Sew achievements to name a few. This is a great opportunity to learn more about thisvoluntary organisation that offers people in theirthird age of retirement on YP learning new skills,meeting other like minded people and having lotsof fun. Further information about U3AYP is alwaysavailable at any of the libraries, InformationCentres and Council Offices on YP and accessingthe website www.u3ayp.wordpress.com

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Fire and Emergency Services SA

Fire and Emergency ServicesSA is a South Australianfamily owned business thatspecialises in fire equipmentmaintenance.The business operates in theYorke Peninsula as YP Fireand Safety.They are supported by a greatteam whose primary aim is to partner with you toensure you meet your legal and moral obligations withregard to fire safety.For further information please visit their website:http://fessa.com.au

WALLAROO MARKETS

Wallaroo Markets are held at the Lions Club onthe corner of Wallaroo/Moonta Road and CornishTerrace every month between 9am to 1pm.

Upcoming Dates are:• Saturday 20th July 2019• Saturday 17th August 2019• Saturday 21st September 2019

For Stall enquiries contact Helen on 0438 682 686

WALLAROO UNITING CHURCH GARAGE SALE

Emu Street, WallarooUpcoming Dates:• Saturday 5th October 9am to 1pm Sausage Sizzle• Monday 7th October 9am to 1pm• Thursday 10th October 1pm to 3pm• Saturday 12th October 9am to 1pm Sausage Sizzle• Sausage Sizzle on Saturday's only** Please note the OP-SHOP hours are as follows• 1.30pm to 3.30pm Monday to Friday• 9.30am to 11.30am on Saturdays

TAI CHI ON SATURDAY MORNINGS AT ST MARY’S ANGLICAN CHURCH WALLAROO

Anyone interested in Tai Chi is welcome to attend classes at 8.00am on Saturday mornings at St Mary’sAnglican Church, Hughes Street Wallaroo. A $4 donation is made towards the hire of the hall eachweek. Classes are conducted with the use of DVD’s and occasionally a teacher on site.