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22.01.2022 Making news from the Wakefield region in the Plains Producer this week: Community caterers seeking volunteers for Balaklava Cup, Hamley Bridge farmer Adrian McC...abe steps up as GPSA chairman, high schoolers help with new lettering for Avon Hall and Owen set to host Southern Carriage Driving Society this month. See more

20.01.2022 A well-meaning passer-by who came to the aid of a bogged vehicle in the Adelaide Plains may hold the key to the disappearance and suspected murder of 32-year-ol...d Michael Jeffrey Purse. While Mr. Purse was not reported missing until 24 April 2019, Major Crime investigators can reveal that he likely met with foul play weeks earlier, about Thursday 7 February 2019. It is known that Mr. Purse was involved in the illicit drug trade, as well as fraud offending, with associates in Adelaide’s western and southern suburbs. Superintendent Des Bray, Officer in Charge of Major Crime Investigation Branch, said Mr. Purse spent the evening of 6 February in the Adelaide CBD and at the Casino before attending Unit 17/415 Churchill Road, Kilburn. We have established with some certainty that Mr. Purse remained at the Kilburn unit, in the company of three other men and two women and some of those played a role in Michael’s disappearance, said Supt. Bray. Detectives suggest that Mr. Purse was likely killed at the Kilburn address in the early hours of the following morning on Thursday 7 February, before his body was stowed in the boot of a green 2000 Daewoo Lanos Hatch, later captured driving north of the city by traffic cameras nearby Globe Derby Park. Sometime between 5am and 8.30am, that vehicle has become bogged in the Adelaide Plains region, said Supt. Bray. Finding themselves in broad daylight, the parties involved have aborted their attempt to dispose of Mr. Purse’s body, and returned to the Kilburn unit. Detectives believe that in the early hours of Friday 8 February, the offenders subsequently returned to the Adelaide Plains and disposed of Mr Purse’s body. It’s our belief that an unknowing member of the public assisted in freeing the bogged Daewoo, but we are yet to identify that person. We’re imploring that witness who helped to free them from the bog to please phone Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 between 5pm and 9pm this evening, and ask to speak with Major Crime. If you know something, say something. Call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestopperssa.com.au

20.01.2022 This may be helpful for locals -Contacts Popes Cafe Pt Wakefield for more info

18.01.2022 Brrr...WINTER IS COMING! More donations of blankets or towels are needed for our dog pound. If you're doing a cleanout at home this weekend and have blanket...s or towels that are in good condition... - Please drop them off during the week in this donation bin, in the Council Office, in Balaklava. - As the donations bin is located inside the Council Office, drop-off will have to be made during usual business hours (9am-5pm, Mon-Fri). - This is a no-contact, quick, and safe way that we can keep any four-legged visitors toasty and warm. The beautiful dogs in our pound will thank you!

13.01.2022 It is that time of year when we think of fire hazards would love someone to volunteer to run over the grass at the Avon Complex surrounds. Please let me know if you can help out.

12.01.2022 Hi All The year seems to be racing away and Christmas coming up fast and it is this which I wish to appeal to you for some help. For many years the Avon craft club has run a Christmas festival when we have invited and been successful in having buses coming for lunch and viewing our Christmas display, and providing much needed funds for the halls, however under COVID 19 it is not an easy proposition, therefore we plan to try something a little simpler. We have a good number o...f Xmas trees of all shapes and sizes both commercial, handmade, & some chicken wire etc. and would like to get these out of storage and display them in the Hall during December, with Open days for the public to visit. On behalf of the Craft Group (who are all very senior ) we would like to invite members of the community to adopt a tree to decorate. We would like to encourage the children to help with decorating the trees, using recycled items, or handmade as much as possible. Some items we have on hand ie. corks, cardboard rolls, pegs, scrap material, yarn, tinsel, magazines, cards, etc that could be used for decorating a tree or making a Christmas scene. These projects can be carried out at home, and just brought to the hall to be displayed we do not envisage having workshops. Whilst we are still working on the details of this event, we would like to find a way to reward those who are prepared to participate, either by a people’s choice competition or some other method. Due to my limited skills with social media I will be looking for help with advertising of this event once we have details in place. Pictures of past displays attached. Any help with ideas, decorations, advertising etc will be greatly appreciated. Thankyou Jill S. For information and offers of help please phone Jill on Ph 88671127

11.01.2022 The Avon is looking good with new fascias and painted windows and doors. The craft club has been busy lots of craft items for sale make great Easter and Mother ...Day gifts at affordable prices. Now looking for volunteers to help lay some pavers any offers grearly appreciated. Af ew places still available for for St Patrick Day Shenanigans, but be quick places limited. 17/3/2020 10.30am to 12noon. See more

06.01.2022 Heading between Port Wakefield and Avon? Have you seen any Easter Decorations? Thanks Jill for doing this for local children. I know you said it might not be much. But it is something and the thought that counts. Please share photos of any other Easter Decorations you might see around the area. We would love to see them

04.01.2022 St Patrick's day at Avon proved to be a great fun day. Thanks to those who attended. Please be aware the Halls will be closed due to current conditions but we will be back asap.

03.01.2022 Both of our stores are closed all 4 days over Easter! However, we are open everyday before the Easter weekend! Make sure you're prepared this Easter Weekend wit...h Locally Produced Butcher Quality Meat! Place your order online and pick it up from our Dublin or Two Wells Store or you may have it delivered to your door! For our Northern Suburb customers that receive deliveries on Saturday's we are happy to make deliveries on Thursday Night if need be. https://www.gerrysdublinmeats.com/ See more

03.01.2022 The coronavirus outbreak means this year’s Easter break will look a little different for us all. While we have to change our plans, you can still spend quality ...time with your loved ones in your immediate family just make sure to follow the state rules on indoor and outdoor gatherings. As hard as these times may be, we will always remember them, so it is especially important to make good memories. Check out our Easter break bingo board for things to do during the holiday.

03.01.2022 Are you feeling overwhelmed with the amount of information currently going around about COVID-19? It can be unhelpful and confusing being inundated with inform...ation from sometimes untrustworthy sources. We've compiled a list of trusted and dedicated South Australian COVID-19 resources for information, advice, and support.

02.01.2022 Andddd the winner of our Five Bare-Rooted Trees competition is..............Adam Pappin! Congratulations! Thank you to everyone who entered our facebook com...petition, watch this space for the next one! IT'S COMPETITION TIME WIN FIVE BARE-ROOTED TREES All you need to do is: Like our page Share this post Tag a friend who loves home grown fruit as much as you do Winter is here and there is no better time to plant out a deciduous fruit or ornamental tree. New season stocks of locally grown, bagged bare-rooted trees from Balhannah Nurseries have just arrived and the range is enormous. Peaches, Nectarines, Apricots, Plums, Prunes, Cherries, Apples, Pears, Almonds, Ornamental Pears, Flowering Plums and more are all in stock including a range of dwarf varieties with prices starting at just $32.95ea. Our trained staff are here to help you choose the right tree to suit your requirements, advise on whether cross pollinators are required and give you all the info required to ensure your tree thrives. Competition Terms & Conditions *Winner will be selected at random on 23rd June 2020. The winner will announced via a public Facebook post on our page, and also contacted personally via Facebook messenger. *The winner has until July 31st 2020 to collect their prize. *The prize consists of five bagged bare-rooted trees from our huge range, valued at up to $224.75ea. *To enter this competition you must like our page, share the original post and tag a friend who likes fresh home-grown fruit as much as you.