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McLaren Flat Recreation Ground

Locality: McLaren Flat, South Australia

Address: 47 Main Road 5171 McLaren Flat, SA, Australia

Website: http://www.mclarenflatrecreationground.com.au

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25.01.2022 Heres a copy of the recent community newsletter from the management committee.

25.01.2022 The Recreation Ground is home to the Southern Vales Cycling Club. Club President Frank Schoen has announced the club will resume their events on Sunday 28th June. "You might see us between the hours of 0900 and 1100 most Sunday mornings riding around the area. We often wear coloured helmet covers and numbers on our backs. All riders welcome." More details here: https://www.southernvets.org.au/contact-us/

25.01.2022 READ THIS IF YOU CARE ABOUT THE COMMUNITY CLUB A decision will be made next Wednesday about the re-opening of the Community Club and it will be up to the community whether the club is likely to continue. Outgoing Chairperson Ben Tugwell said there's a lot to consider when running a licensed premises, especially with less volunteers than ever.... "There's a great deal of work to do, and before we consider opening, we need more hands on deck that are able make a personal commitment to the community. Because of the shutdown we have to organise re-stocking the bar, cleaning and finding new volunteers to run the raffles and dinner nights". "As we lift restrictions it could go either way, either people realise the value in volunteering, or we wind up the longstanding tradition of a community club. Unlike a commercial business, the club can only work when there's a good bunch of volunteers to bind it together." The club is putting out a call out for people willing to help take on the reigns of responsibility running membership, events and maintenance and administration. To find out more and sign up, volunteers will be at the clubrooms (behind the hall/ via the oval road) this Wednesday from 7:00 to 7:30 PM.(June 3rd)

25.01.2022 CALL FOR MANAGEMENT VOLUNTEERS ** Please share ** All affilated club members will need to give serious consideration to putting forward nominations for the numerous vacancies this year. Social and community nominations are also welcome.... KEY DATES Nominations are open until 28 October 2020 Election to be held 4 November 2020 @ 7PM Nominations forms available at http://www.mclarenflatrecreationground.com.au//MFRG%20Nomi

25.01.2022 All social, volunteer and affiliated members welcome. Any one interested in being part of a great new management team or general volunteer should enquire now. We have lots of activities and opportunities ahead for new people to get involved.

24.01.2022 Hiya community! Just re-posting for those who may not have seen that memberships are due and or for those who may be interested in joining up for the first time!

24.01.2022 Netball and Tennis Court Rebuild On 2 March the council will start work on the courts and will therefore be unavailable until they are completed around 1 June 2020. Unfortunately council was unable to deliver on its original plan of carrying out this work before netball season.

22.01.2022 Did you know we have clubrooms, a commercial kitchen and a meeting room for hire? Social members of the community club are eligible for a discount too. More details at http://www.mclarenflatrecreationground.com.au/

22.01.2022 McLAREN DISTRICTS SOCCER CLUB INC McLaren Districts Soccer club would like to welcome all players for the 2020 JSL trials (Junior Soccer League) Sunday Games... Trials will be held at the McLaren Flat recreation ground Dates and Times are as follows for ages U13s.U14s, U15s and U16s Tuesday 1st October Wednesday 2nd October Friday 4th October AGE AS OF DOB Under 13 (Born 2007) @ 6.45pm Under 14 (Born 2006) @ 6.45pm Under 15 (Born 2005) @ 5.30pm Under 16 (Born 2004) @ 5.30pm Cost per player will be $375 for the season Any further Information please go to Club Website www.mclarendistricts.com.au Or email Frank Sieben Chairperson / Junior Coordinator McLaren Districts Soccer Club Inc [email protected]

21.01.2022 Hooray! Our gorgeous Soldiers Memorial Hall is now repaired and ready to serve our community once again. Regular Zumba and Pilates have resumed too. If you'd like to book or host an event, contact our Events & Bookings volunteers at the Community Club or [email protected]

21.01.2022 The Community Club / Rec ground needs more volunteers and we need to hear from you. Thanks Andrew.

20.01.2022 The next food night back up with live music! If you would like a table please head to the event and leave a comment with how many people will be attending :)

19.01.2022 Council update on Hall Closure (27/11/2018)

19.01.2022 Have your say and let us know what you think.

19.01.2022 Great work! Flicks at the Flat is free thanks to the generosity of local sponsors - be sure to show your appreciation by supporting them with your business. Only eight days to go. Bring your $$$ for tickets to McLaren Flat's best raffle.

18.01.2022 With the gradual lifting of Covid restrictions, McLaren Districts Soccer Club are pleased to announce they will be resuming practice on our oval from tomorrow night.

17.01.2022 ALL WELCOME at our community club with two family dinners scheduled this month Pasta tomorrow and Lions Burgers on the 25th. Now open Fridays. Members enjoy complimentary mug draw supper each week. McLaren Flat Community Club.

14.01.2022 Even when were closed there are still great offers for members. Join now and you too can get in on the action.

14.01.2022 Have a great long weekend all!

13.01.2022 Some good news for McLaren Flat. Were pleased to have received advice from the council that lease fees for the grounds will be credited for the next 3 months (and possibly more). These savings will in turn be credited to our affiliated clubs that have been forced to close under recent Emergency Directions.

13.01.2022 Even when we're closed there are still great offers for members. Join now and you too can get in on the action.

13.01.2022 Repost. The mystery of the hidden McLaren Flat Cummunity Club and Grounds.

13.01.2022 Tennis anyone? Put away the devices and get outdoors for a hit or two at the @mclarenflattennnisclub

13.01.2022 Hi Flatties! If you have some spare time, even a little... we would love to hear from you. Many hands make light work :)

13.01.2022 Some good news for McLaren Flat. We're pleased to have received advice from the council that lease fees for the grounds will be credited for the next 3 months (and possibly more). These savings will in turn be credited to our affiliated clubs that have been forced to close under recent Emergency Directions.

12.01.2022 ** PLEASE SHARE ** EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST are being sought from local bowls, bocce, croquet or any other group that would make good use of the former bowling green. The successful club would become an affiliate member of the Recreation Ground and be able to access the shared licensed facilities and benefits of shared operational costs as well. Interested groups are encouraged to move swiftly as preservation of the recently re-surfaced green is not guaranteed. The associati...on is willing to provide favourable terms of membership to assist with initial formation of a new group if required. Contact MFRG Secretary Mike Adams [email protected] See more

12.01.2022 McLaren Flat's most generous raffle competition is coming soon. Tickets available only at Flicks At The Flat event Saturday 16th November on the oval. Don't miss out.

11.01.2022 McLaren Flats most generous raffle competition is coming soon. Tickets available only at Flicks At The Flat event Saturday 16th November on the oval. Dont miss out.

11.01.2022 Tennis looking for just one more to make the numbers. Ask around if you know anyone.

11.01.2022 Are the Recreation Grounds, Community Club & Hall worth keeping? We need committee volunteers with time and vision to protect and enhance the heart of McLaren Flat. Enquiries to: Ben Tugwell, Ali Pilborough, Kirrily Tugwell, Mike Adams, Tracey Snape, Roger Westland, or Carla Payton *** RECREATION GROUND AGM IN 6 WEEKS ***

11.01.2022 COURTS TO BE REBUILT & RESURFACED Congratulations to the McLaren Flat Netball and Tennis Clubs for securing a council-funded rebuild of the shared courts in the north-western corner of the grounds. Better drainage, new fencing and a higher standard of court are on the way. A request for tenders will go out soon and hopes are set for work to start in the new year.

10.01.2022 PUBLIC NOTICE Mandatory Covid-Safe Marshals Covid Emergency Directive Effective 21 August 2020 The Community Club, Lions Club, Southern Vales Cycling Club, Zumba and Pilates are all required to have a Covid-Safe Marshal supervise their activities at the Recreation Ground club & hall complex.... McLaren Flat Community Club Lets shake and shimmy with Naomi Collectivelements Lions Club of McLaren Districts Inc. @southernvalescyclingclub

10.01.2022 Attend the club on a Friday night? Please have a read :)

08.01.2022 Stall opportunities still available. Contact Kirrily...

08.01.2022 Temporarily located in the Vale, until we get our hall back from council repairs.

08.01.2022 It was a great night!

07.01.2022 Hall Repairs Project update from City of Onkaparinga: We have issued an order with G-Force Building to carry out the project and have had a preliminary meeting with them to tie down a time frame. As it sits at the moment G-Force are looking to start on site on Monday 17/02/2020 and are estimating a 14 week program.... Next week [we] will confirm their start and arrange a site induction meeting of which [we] will include anyone [that] may need to be involved to arrange items such as access, security and storage compound. With more than 14 months elapsed since closure of the hall, the Recreation Ground Management Committee is looking forward to the end of the prolonged planning and can only wait in hope for prompt commencement of work so that the hall will be again functional sometime in the foreseeable future.

05.01.2022 GREAT NEWS! THE SCHOOL HAS PUT SOME FAITH BACK IN THE COMMUNITY - LETS NOT DISAPPOINT! Daytime access to the basketball court and playground has been granted over the holidays as part of a trial for local school families. The school will be closely watching that the facilities are: USED FAIRLY ... LOOKED AFTER With NO DOGS, ALCOHOL, SMOKING OR LITTERING The community is asked (expected) to promptly report suspicious behaviour to help protect the facilities and keep them accessible in the long term. SA Police Security Services on 8116 9230 or SAPOL on 131444 More details are in the schools 26/9/2019 newsletter. See more

05.01.2022 SOLDIERS MEMORIAL HALL UPDATE On 17 May the Council provided a project update and advised it is "progressing the project step by step at this stage". - A vertical brick survey was completed and thankfully no issues were reported regarding the movement at the front end of the hall.... - A set of preliminary drawings of the floor framing, roof framing and trusses have been completed . - Further advice on the possibility of retaining the original Jarrah trusses is being sought within the next week. This has added a few more weeks to the process but may avoid having to remove the iron roof, and from a heritage value point, retain the old truss structure performing its job. - Planning is reliant upon external contractors and subject to their availability. It is hoped that documentation will be finalised by the end of the financial year with works well underway in the next half of the year.

04.01.2022 GREAT NEWS! THE SCHOOL HAS PUT SOME FAITH BACK IN THE COMMUNITY - LET'S NOT DISAPPOINT! Daytime access to the basketball court and playground has been granted over the holidays as part of a trial for local school families. The school will be closely watching that the facilities are: USED FAIRLY ... LOOKED AFTER With NO DOGS, ALCOHOL, SMOKING OR LITTERING The community is asked (expected) to promptly report suspicious behaviour to help protect the facilities and keep them accessible in the long term. SA Police Security Services on 8116 9230 or SAPOL on 131444 More details are in the schools 26/9/2019 newsletter. See more

03.01.2022 Now open on Fridays, the Community Club re-opens tomorrow night. All welcome. (Temporary Covid Restrictions Apply)

01.01.2022 Lets shake and shimmy with Naomi is still every Tuesday, small classes and good fun. Temporarily at the McLaren Vale Institute Hall while we get ours fixed.Lets shake and shimmy with Naomi is still every Tuesday, small classes and good fun. Temporarily at the McLaren Vale Institute Hall while we get ours fixed.

01.01.2022 Here's a copy of the recent community newsletter from the management committee.

01.01.2022 Do you have or know a fabulous kid aged 5-17 who is interested in playing tennis? All interested juniors are welcome to attend the McLaren Flat Tennis Club TH...IS Thursday from 4.30 pm to have a try! Or call Sonia on 0407 323 934 to have a chat about the opportunities. Our TRAINING SQUAD is a wonderful opportunity to develop skills without playing matches on Saturdays. And, we are a GOOD SPORTS accredited club, which means we have policies and education in place to keep EVERYONE safe!