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Rainfall for February 2021 56.0mm
Rainfall for February 2020 60.0mm
Average rainfall for February 29.4mm
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.
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The Cherry Gardens Memorial Hall is available for hire at very reasonable rates + Laughing Llama Dance and Drama group is holding classes at the hall.
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Next 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.
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It 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.
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As 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.
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There 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.
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New 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!
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Birthdays for March
Rainfall for January 2021: 31.4 mm
Rainfall for January 2020: 51.4 mm
Average rainfall for January: 27.8 mm
After a year with lots of disruption and challenges, here we are in 2021! Let’s hope this year settles down to be completely standard and routine. Please be mindful that we are well into in the fire danger season and please exercise caution with outdoor activities.
Cherry Gardens was first settled in 1838 and in the next 20 years the settlement grew with the church being built in 1849 and the first school in 1860. There is a record of a Post Office being opened in Cherry Gardens as early as 1850 although the first local records of a Postal Service to Cherry Gardens was in 1866 when Robert Broadbent would use a push bike to collect the mail.
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The Cherry Gardens Memorial Hall Annual General Meeting will be held at the Hall on Tuesday 23rd February 2021 at 7:30pm.
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Next meeting will be Monday 9th Feb – Last time, Mark Smith from Adelaide Veggie Gardens talked on wicking beds + George’s gardening tips for January
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Greetings Fellow Equines and Horse Owners! Weather is always a good subject for discussion, as those who are animal owners will know. Whether (pardon the pun!) it is hot, cold, wet or windy, there is always something to be done to keep our animals more comfortable.
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Birthdays for January and February