Aldinga Village Voice

03/09/2024

01/09/2024

You are invited to attend our upcoming language festival 'Payinthifest'!

To celebrate this well-known time of year in Germany, and in recognition of our focus on German and Japanese language at the college, Payinthi is celebrating with a family friendly event in Inparrinthi Kuu!

Families, friends and learners are invited to join us on Friday 13 September from 3:30pm to experience German and Japanese culture, with activities including:

Payinthi Liga (mini soccer)
German and Japanese food tastings
Crafts
Games
Prizes
and more!

We are also excited to announce that we will be joined by special guests, Hahndorf Music, who will be providing entertainment.

We look forward to seeing you there with your families and friends.

31/08/2024

It's Saturday, one of the best days of the week!
Why?
Because we are open, of course!
Pop in, 9-3 today, for a cuppa, a chat, and take home some glorious coffee beans, some delicious tea.

Browse the current vinyl selection from .records and maybe grab a book from our shelf just in time for a gift tomorrow.

31/08/2024

Villawood Properties are not the Villawood Detention Centre.

Quite a few readers have commented on the large “Villawood” sign that has popped up in How Rd, Aldinga, and some have wondered whether a detention centre was planned for the site.

The sign refers to Villawood Properties, whose story began in 1989 with a 30-lot development in Bendigo. A syndicate of 16 friends and associates pooled their funds, knowledge and resources to deliver the cul-de-sac named Eaglehawke.

Following five further successful Bendigo projects in its first decade, Villawood made its first major expansion into Metropolitan Melbourne in 1999. To date, Villawood boasts a portfolio of over 60 completed residential projects.

Today, Villawood Properties predominately concentrates on large scale masterplanned communities which incorporate a combination of mixed-use town centres, residents’ clubs, educational facilities, large display villages and the creation of high quality parks and open spaces.

Over thirty years, Villawood has grown to become one of the most trusted residential land developers in Australia, with a legacy of innovative, community-focused developments spanning the Eastern Seaboard, including its new 800 home master community at Aldinga.

The Villawood Detention Centre, on the other hand, began as the Villawood Migrant Hostel, or Villawood Migrant Centre, in the Sydney suburb of Villawood, and was built in 1949 to house migrants from post-war Europe to work in local industries.

In 1976, a small section of the hostel was converted to provide security accommodation for persons awaiting deportation. This new section was named the Villawood Immigration Detention Centre.

See the difference?

30/08/2024

Creating a story – the world of writing, illustrating & reading books.

Festival Fleurieu 2025 (April 19th to 27th) will be the 11th Festival, the intent is to keep the spirit and shape of past festivals, with an innovative program to showcase the arts, culture, community and environment through a range of events within the Fleurieu Peninsula. The 2025 festival will focus on youth – our leaders of tomorrow.

Festival Fleurieu 2025 program will include a 2-day children’s literary festival with the aim to expose children from the Fleurieu Peninsula to the world of writing, illustrating and reading books to develop their literacy and artistic skills. There will be workshops on how to create a story and hopefully the children will be able to write their own story by the end of 2-day course. There will be guest speakers and authors to enhance the participates knowledge, skills and understanding of what is involved in ‘illustrating your text”. This event will be held at the Yankalilla Library and Culture Centre, for more information go to www.festivalfleurieu.com.au

Awesome Foundation Fleurieu – a group of 10 community minded business owners who each month contribute $100, awarded the August 2024 Fleurieu Foundation Awesome $1000 grant to the Children’s Writers and Readers Festival 2025. This grant will assist in the planning of the event and provide materials for the children participating in the festival with pencils, notebook, sharpeners, and paints.

If you are a non-profit organisation on the Fleurieu Peninsula and have an awesome project that needs some funding, then submit an application by COB on the last Monday in each month and let’s see if we can make you awesome. Awesome Foundation Fleurieu will not consider funding an international project.
For more information, go to www.awesomefoundation.org - Chapter Fleurieu

28/08/2024

https://www.aldingavillagevoice.com.au/new-aldinga-development-sets-new-standards-in-sustainability-and-affordability/

The Premier Peter Malinauskas has announced an agreement with Villawood Properties to develop a key 45 hectare site at Aldinga, where more than 800 homes will be built as a net zero-carbon community, with at least 25% to be affordable housing. The development will feature a mix of townhouses, detach...

22/08/2024

21/08/2024

🌿 Make a Difference Today! 🌿
Join us at the Willunga Environment Centre and help create a healthier planet! Volunteering is a great way to give back, gain experience, and make meaningful connections with like-minded people. Plus, it's good for your health and boosts your community! 🌍💪

👉 Whether you want to learn new skills, meet diverse people, or simply support your local environment, we need you! Let's grow together. 🌱

🌿 Join Exciting Projects at Willunga Environment Centre! 🌿
We're looking for volunteers to help with exciting upcoming projects like veggie swaps, clothing swaps, short film nights, and more! Whether you want to join our management committee or just pitch in when you can, you can give as much or as little of your time as you'd like.
Ready to get involved? Come grow with us! 🌱
Aldinga Village Voice YACCA Sustainable Onkaparinga McLaren Vale and Surrounds Buy, Sell, Swap Stitch 'n FixWirra Creek Community Garden Landscapes Hills and Fleurieu Green Adelaide Willunga Hills Community Willunga Business & Tourism Association Members Page Friends of Aldinga Arts EcoVillage Discover Aldinga Willunga Recreation Park Fleurieu LETS Fleurieu App Willunga Willunga Courthouse and Slate Museums

20/08/2024

20/08/2024

20/08/2024

🔨 Do you love turning wood into wonders? Are you a carpentry expert eager to share your passion? This is the perfect volunteer opportunity! 😊

Time Commitment - Any of the following

Monday 8:00 am- 3:00 pm (General Carpentry)

Thursday 8:00 am – 3:00 pm (Mens Day)

Applications can be found 👉 https://tinyurl.com/yc5f472d

20/08/2024

18/08/2024

https://yoursay.onkaparinga.sa.gov.au/sellicks-beach-historic-motorcycle-classic-2025

We are seeking to gauge community support for hosting the Sellicks Beach Historic Motorcycle Classic 2025. Engagement closes 9 September.

16/08/2024

Hello to all the supporters of the Wirra Creek Community Garden. After concern was raised of possible soil contamination to the site, the garden has now been cleared by council for any contamination and a diesel tank has been removed intact. This good news means that the site is fit for purpose again and the garden working bees will start again soon, as will a veggie share. The times for these will be decided very soon now we have the all clear and will be advertised via WCCG and WEC social media.

More exciting news is that a new pavilion is scheduled to be built in the garden over the next few months. The brick border in this photo shows the location. Shelter at last.

14/08/2024

🎉 809,191 Bottletops Diverted from Landfill! 🎉

A massive congratulations to Judy and all the local people and businesses who have contributed to the Willunga Environment Bottletop Scheme (WEBS)! As of 12th August 2024, we've successfully diverted 809,191 bottletops from landfill, helping to protect our environment one small step at a time.

This achievement wouldn't have been possible without the incredible community effort. Together, we're making a difference. Winner!

Keep up the amazing work Judy Wesolowski 🌍💚

13/08/2024

Australian Red Cross is delivering a FREE...EmergencyRedi Workshop at the Aldinga Community Centre. For more information see below 👇

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/onkaparinga-australian-red-cross-emergencyreditm-workshop-tickets-913671394737?aff=oddtdtcreator

09/08/2024

08/08/2024

We support and contribute funding to 9 environment centres in South Australia, with a focus on the 2 metropolitan centres in our area: Port Adelaide Environm...

08/08/2024

Ya:yurumi Ruw-angk' - Food on Country

06/08/2024

An old photo from 1915 of a community parade down Old Coach Road, Aldinga.

Save the date for the next parade, a Christmas event on the 30 November 2024.

05/08/2024

This Saturday is our 4th birthday
All welcome to pop in between 1-3 for some nibbles and drinks to help celebrate.
Door prizes

05/08/2024

https://www.aldingavillagevoice.com.au/dry-and-getting-drier-paul-rossers-2024-weather-report/

There was only 57.5 mm for July which was below our average over the last 12 years, of 71.5mm. Our Year to Date (YTD) was 217.0mm compared to our average over the last 12 years of 300.0mm. Well down on the norm. By comparison with the last 12 months of readings: 2024 57.5mm 217.0mm

05/08/2024

https://www.aldingavillagevoice.com.au/always-was-always-will-be-new-book-by-thomas-mayo/

Thomas Mayo, a leader of the Yes 23 campaign to constitutionally enshrine a Voice to Parliament in Australia and the co-author of the bestselling book The Voice to Parliament Handbook, has penned an important new book that addresses ‘what next’ - Always Was, Always Will Be. Although the majority...

04/08/2024

It appears there's a fake Kerrod Trott - "Kerrod Trott II" - on FB, soliciting your friendship. Please don't accept friend requests from this impostor.

02/08/2024

Have you thought about your digital legacy?

Planning how your online accounts and digital assets are managed after you're gone is just as important as planning for your physical assets. From Facebook and online banking to digital photos and emails, our lives are spread across the digital space. Join tech expert Richard Pascoe to learn why creating a digital legacy plan is crucial and the steps to prepare one. Richard Pascoe is a respected tech expert with extensive experience. He regularly features on radio stations like FIVEaa, PowerFM, 5MU, and more.

Head over to:

Woodcroft Library Thursday 8 August, 11.30am-1pm
Suitable for adults.
Bookings essential on 8384 0050 or via onkaparingalibraries.eventbrite.com