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The Australia Day long weekend this year will go down as a time we were tested - as individuals, as a Brigade and as a community. What the CFS subsequently referred to as the “Cherry Gardens fire” started for us with this page at 4:15 PM Sunday 24 Jan. Read more.
Read MoreThe Cherry Gardens Memorial Hall is available for hire at very reasonable rates + Laughing Llama Dance and Drama group is holding classes at the hall.
Read MoreNext meeting will be Monday 15th March when Trevor Nottle, well known garden writer, will talk about the South Australian Open Garden Scheme + Read George’s gardening suggestions for March.
Read MoreIt seems like such a long time between articles and I remember wishing you all a safe and uneventful summer break. Unfortunately that was not to be and many of us found ourselves in the midst of a frightening summer fire. As bad as these events are, hopefully there are some positives to be taken from them.
Read MoreAs the day comes to a close, the swallows have returned to their favorite roost, (albeit blackened) the kangaroos are coming out of the scrub to eat pellets supplied by land owners to counteract their loss of grazing, and the burnt scrub takes on a beautiful face belying the grief of the loss of Scott Creek Conservation Park and the wonderful birds and animals within its arms. Such a loss to so many.
Read MoreThere are many times when it is difficult to discern what exactly is going on in our world. Probably the most recent example for the Cherry Gardens community and our neighbouring communities is how to deal with the frightening reality of fire. Especially those fires which have been deliberately lit.
Read MoreNew faces and a new spirit. We are looking forward to an exciting year with new activities in our calendar. A Come and Try Day is being held on the grounds starting at 10 am on Sunday 7th March. All welcome!
Read MoreBirthdays for March
Rainfall for January 2021: 31.4 mm
Rainfall for January 2020: 51.4 mm
Average rainfall for January: 27.8 mm
