Once again, the Mt Pleasant Show Committee presented an action-packed day on March 21st, 2009. And judging by the record turnout, the 146th Mt Pleasant Show was a brilliant one!
Crowds packed in to see the Shearing Competition and watch the largest field of competitors yet chase Shannon Warnest, last year’s winner. Shannon however, was up to the challenge and defended his title. The intermediate class had a record 24 entries with more than 40 shearing over the day. Continue reading Totally Pleasant!→
Over the past decades, cooking has become more than nourishment, in fact, some consider it an art form. It has leapt head first into the entertainment arena with flamboyant and creative personalities gracing our screens and book cases. Many of us have the ghost of Jamie Oliver or Bill Granger over our shoulder as we prepare that sweet marinade for our meat or whisk that eggwhite into soufflé. Now you can have that celebrity experience (without the camera’s) here in the Hills with the new fully functional, SMEG Hills Market Kitchen at the Adelaide Hills Market in Lobethal. Continue reading Hills Market Kitchen→
The Lobethal Community Association completed its second roadside clean up on Sunday, March 15, 2009.
The two kilometres of the Lobethal-Woodside Road took the six volunteers just over two hours to pick up roadside rubbish with ten rubbish bags being filled.
Don’t be fooled by the name. This business at 41 Main Road, Woodside, offers more than fresh fruit and vegetables. It’s such a hive of activity. Bustling with energy and aromas as people with purpose deal with the fresh deliveries of fish, bread, fruit and vegetables. And to add to your shopping experience, there are local cheeses, small goods, antipasto, nuts, sweets, Tweedvale milk and cream. But their diversity doesn’t stop there, they also do party catering, platters and make fresh lunches and salads too. Continue reading Woodside Fruit & Veg→
From solid gold to liquid gold, this award winning winery is built on, and indeed grows in, some of the richest mineral soils around. The Nugent family bought this fertile piece of South Australia in 1997, with the view to creating world class produce and experiences.
The winery is situated near the hills town of Woodside, on Bird In Hand Rd, which was named after the 1800’s gold mine. With such positive inferences in the name, and a perfect site for grapes and olives, viticulturist and wine maker, Andrew Nugent, knew this was an unsurpassed opportunity. Continue reading A Bird In the Hand …→
Shows have been part of South Australian life since the early settlers arrived. The first recorded show was held in Adelaide in 1840, which started a trend that quickly spread throughout the State. The whole idea was, and still is, to showcase the districts’ best and bring people together.
The 121st Uraidla and Summertown Annual show book is out now for the upcoming show on Saturday February 21st. The book lists all sections and classes that are open to anyone, not just experienced show competitors, in fact, new faces are encouraged. Do you have a particular skill, somewhat unrecognized and unnoticed by those around you? Can you build an amazing scarecrow? Continue reading The Uraidla and Summertown Annual Show→
Once again, the Mt Pleasant Show Committee presented an action-packed day on March 21st, 2009. And judging by the record turnout, the 146th Mt Pleasant Show was a brilliant one!
