The Woodpatch Quilters held their 12th bi-annual Quilt Exhibition at the Lobethal Centennial Hall on Saturday, August 1st and Sunday, August 2nd.
Between 10 and 4 on both days, a steady stream of people came to admire the wide variety of beautiful quilts on display.
There were large quilts exquisitely hand-quilted and smaller quilts with appliqué, stitchery or whimsical patterns, which drew exclamations of delight.
A pin cushion display showed the variety of items these ladies can make.
In Cudlee Creek, on the picturesque Gorge road, lies The Cudlee Café, just waiting to engulf you in ambience, flavour and satisfaction. The Café has been around for many years and in many guises as a creamery, post office, deli and finally a café. For the past 8 months, garden designer and mother of five, Babette Wilkinson, has owned and run the café with flare and determination. Continue reading The CUDLEE CAFE→
Choir Cecilia (pictured above) is a stunning collection of Hills voices with a diverse repertoire spanning many cultures and centuries. Formed in 1991, they now have 35 strong voices and have gained quite a following over the years. With a talented Musical Director, Peter Webb, and a brilliant accompanist, Sarah Clay, this choir has a powerful synergy, creating an energy that buoys their audience along to the very last note. Continue reading Choir Cecilia→
Over 170 choristers representing 7 choirs from across the State will converge on the Adelaide Hills on Saturday and Sunday, August 8 and 9, for the biennial 2009 SA Country Choral Festival.
Seen your feet lately? How about your back? Fancy a massage in the comfort of your own home? Needing make-up tips or a make-over for a special occasion? Want a pampering party at home with girlfriends? The questions are endless, but the answer is simple: Kimberley Catt.
Kim has 23 years experience in beauty and well-being and offers mobile services to cater to the more mature women in the Adelaide hills area. She will come to your home offering a variety of services including massage, Reiki, meditation/relaxation, make-up and customised pamper packages. One of Kim’s special services is for ladies with hard to reach feet. Try a divine foot soak, nail trim and paint (choose your nail colour!) Continue reading Mobile Massage and Beauty in the Hills!→
There’s a connection that we all have with history; to people, stories, countries and events, such as war. These things aren’t always apparent in our day to day life except for that very life itself. In 2008, 22 students from Birdwood High School and Meningie Area School travelled to Europe to uncover and commemorate some of their own historical connections. Continue reading Birdwood High School revisits WW1→
The students of the Oakbank Area School (OAS) received a visit from the Animal Welfare League recently in support of their appeal asking for food and bedding.
The OAS Krew, led by teacher, Annie Bainger, asked the school community through the school newsletter and letterbox drop, to donate unwanted blankets, old clothes and cat and dog food to the school in support of the Animal Welfare League’s ‘Winter Appeal’.
The Woodpatch Quilters held their 12th bi-annual Quilt Exhibition at the Lobethal Centennial Hall on Saturday, August 1st and Sunday, August 2nd.
