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Macclesfield ANZAC Memorial Garden

Locality: Macclesfield, South Australia

Address: Cnr Walker St and Strathalbyn Rd 5153 Macclesfield, SA, Australia

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23.01.2022 Seven News Adelaide story on the Macclesfield ANZAC Memorial Garden

23.01.2022 Club Fundraiser Some of our members have generously donated a large 10 x 6 trailer of mixed wood (delivered) for us to auction off to help the club through the ...shut down. For your chance to win this huge winter warmer simply PM the club with your bid before 7pm this Friday 8th May. You have to be in it to win it. See more

23.01.2022 Will you join us and #lightupthedawn? At 6am on ANZAC Day, join us at the end of your driveway, on your balcony, or in your living room to remember all those wh...o have served and sacrificed. While we may be apart, we can be together in spirit. Find out more at rslanzacspirit.com.au #ANZACspirit

23.01.2022 ON THIS DAY: The charge of the the Australian Mounted Divisions 4th and 12th Light Horse Regiments (4th Light Horse Brigade) at Beersheba late in the afternoon... of 31 October 1917, is remembered as the last great mounted infantry charge. In the charge the final phase of the all-day Battle of Beersheba members of the brigade stormed through the Turkish defences and seized the strategic town, enabling British Empire forces to break the Ottoman line near Gaza on 7 November and advance into Palestine. Lest we forget. Photo: An Australian Light Horseman on active duty in the Middle East ca. 1917 (State Library of Queensland)

23.01.2022 Covid 19 will not destroy our Anzac commemorations. John Schumann and the Vagabond Crew live-streamed Australia at War Anzac Eve April 24, 8 PM AEST - Facebo...ok Live - from the John Schumann and the Vagabond Crew Facebook page. A concert of great Australian songs, some reinterpreted, linked by an evocative narrative by Adelaide actor, Celine McInerney. Its free event but its costing us to mount. Donations much appreciated - profits after costs to Legacy. This is a live event - it wont be up on the net afterwards. Please share and tell your family and friends. ABC Music Legacy Australia Mosaic Audio Visual KWP! Advertising Kirsten Jane Design

22.01.2022 Impromptu visit to the garden by Minister Corey Wingard MP and Member for Heysen Josh Teague MP.

21.01.2022 A welfare package has been despatched to a local Macclesfield soldier currently on Operations. A big thank you to Rebekha Sharkie MP and all the kids at the Mac...clesfield Primary School who added dozens drawings, letters and poems to the pack to wish him well and a safe and speedy return to Maccy. #MacclesfieldPrimarySchool #RebekhaSharkieMP

21.01.2022 Visit our website here: https://vwma.org.au/

21.01.2022 From 4 yrs old to 84 yrs, we had a great turnout at our working bee today. The Gardens are looking a treat and will be at their peak for Remembrance Day. A big thank you to all those volunteers who make this a true community garden.

19.01.2022 ODE OF REMEMBRANCE The bugles may be silent, but our hearts still beat and the tears will roll. Unfortunately this year we cant gather together to commemorate ...Anzac Day with the last post, but we can pay tribute in other ways. Council has been working closely with local RSL members to come up with different ideas of observing Anzac Day. Macclesfield RSL has developed a pack which contains activities and projects for families to participate and learn about Anzac Day at home. Please download your kit from https://www.mountbarker.sa.gov.au/discover/tourism/events It is important we all show what it is to be Australian and pay respect for the people that sacrificed everything for what they hold dear says Mayor Ann Ferguson. You are still welcome to lay a wreath and pay your respects at one of the local memorials, but please visit them throughout the day and respect rules of social distancing and gathering. To participate on Anzac Day: 5:55am Families gather in driveways and out the front of their houses; 6:00am Tune in to Hills Radio 88.9FM or listen online http://wordpress.hillsradio.com.au/index.php/hrlistenlive/ The Last Post will be played followed by one minute of silence. Recite the Ode of Remembrance from the poem For the Fallen: They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, We will remember them.

18.01.2022 This Remembrance Day join us the Garden for our commemorative service @ 10.45am. Will you pause for a minute ?

18.01.2022 A huge thanks to those who braved the drizzle and wind this morning to spruce up the garden. Also to the individuals who over the past few days have weeded, whipper snipped, mowed etc. What a great community we live in. Thanks Maccy!

18.01.2022 A MASSIVE thank you to Darren Bentley from Team Poly and Greg Godings from Godings Farm Supplies for the very kind donation of a new rainwater tank for the Macc...lesfield RSL. Your long standing support for our local veteran community is greatly appreciated. MACCLESFIELD LOCALS SUPPORTING LOCALS. See more

17.01.2022 "L/Cpl. Denis Kevin Cosgrave. MR. AND MRS. COSGRAVE, of Macclesfield, have been notified that their second son, L/CPL. DENIS KEVIN was killed in New Guinea on O...ctober 13. He was born at Macclesfield 24 years ago, and was educated at the Sisters of St. Joseph Convent school, where he was a much loved pupil. Like his elder brother, PTE. THOMAS COSGRAVE, who died of wounds in Egypt, he was loved by old and young alike. Both were members of the sports clubs of the districts and were honoured for manly and friendly play. Above all, they were loyal to their school and faithful to the Church, and were altar servers for several years. Denis enlisted in March, 1941, and went overseas in April. He served in Palestine and Syria, was wounded in Syria, July, 1941, and returned in February, 1942. He then served in New Guinea and was home on leave in February of this year, returning to duty early in March. May his soul reap the eternal reward of the supreme sacrifice which he has made." - from the Adelaide Southern Cross 05 Nov 1943 https://vwma.org.au/explore/people/597828

16.01.2022 BINGO this Friday Night 7.30pm at the Maccy RSL Diggers Bar opens at 7pm BYO supper plate and share a good night out with family and friends. Everyone is welcome at the Maccy RSL

15.01.2022 The Macclesfield ANZAC Memorial Garden is a special place for solitary contemplation but it is also a place for community. Im delighted to announce that Centre... Alliance has secured $10,000 to build a shelter in the garden. Here Im talking to Macclesfield RSL Sub-Branch Vice-President Mark Stewart-Jones, Maccy Mens Shed Chairman Ken Smith & Macclesfield Football Club representatives Eric Toome & Shane Bartlett about their plans to work together on this fantastic community initiative. You can read more on my website here: http://www.rebekhasharkie.com.au/memorial_garden_shelter See more

15.01.2022 Installed some Bee Hotels in the garden today, inspired by a Sophie Thomson workshop, hopefully they will help attract more native bees to the garden and pollinate more and more flowers. If you’re looking for a peaceful place to spend some time, the ANZAC Gardens are looking a treat at the moment. #remembranceday #SophiesPatch

15.01.2022 Soup Night - this Friday Night at the Maccy RSL. 6.30pm start to kick off the start to winter. Bring along a pot of your favorite soup recipe to share or a desert. Diggers Bar opens at 6pm, Everyone is welcome at the Maccy RSL.

15.01.2022 It is Remembrance Day tomorrow, with services to pay respect planned across the country. In the Adelaide Hills, the poppies are in full bloom at a special gard...en which commemorates our war history using cutting edge technology. www.7NEWS.com.au #RemembranceDay #7NEWS

14.01.2022 On this day 102 years ago these troopers had no idea that the fight they were approaching would go down as one of our finest hours. They were soon to take part ...in the Charge at Beersheba. Their feat of courage, daring and determination etched the name of the Australian Light Horsemen and their gallant remounts into military history forever. Today and always we remember them. Lest We Forget

13.01.2022 On Grand Final weekend we had to share this shot of our own Clyde Slack from Vung Tau in 1969. And yes he always wore his Maccy footy socks.

13.01.2022 With the 75th Anniversary of the end of WW2 lets remember those who stood up for our country, share a photo of your WW2 relative here with us.

12.01.2022 LOCAL PRIDE. Today the kids of Maccy Primary School received a thank you visit from local soldier Rob Hughes. Last year the students each contributed letters, p...oems and drawings for our local RSL Care Package that was sent to Rob in Iraq. Today they found out how much impact their small gestures made to our deployed troops. Great kids = Bright future. See more

11.01.2022 Dear Members, visitors and guests, the COVID-19 Coronavirus will impact us all, and our club is no different. Due to the demographic nature of our membership be...ing generally over 60years of age and some with health conditions it is incumbent on us demonstrating community leadership for our local population at this time. Therefore until further notice the following will occur: Monthly Social Nights/Dinners - CANCELLED Monthly Bingo Nights - CANCELLED ANZAC Twilight Service - CANCELLED Wednesday Coffee & Chat - CONTINUING UNDER REVIEW. Welfare Officer will continue Hospital and home visits, particularly if members are self isolating and are in need of assistance. Any questions on this can be directed to the Welfare Officer on 0407395833. These measures will be reviewed as the situation dictates and any changes will be posted.

10.01.2022 Throughout this evening, in lieu of the Anzac Eve Youth Vigil, we will be posting short profiles of service personnel whose stories would have been read out by ...the youth at intervals during the Vigil. This initiative was the suggestion of the RSL State President Cheryl Cates. These profiles have been researched and provided by Virtual War Memorial Australia, and a special thanks go to them for their efforts in putting them together. Lest we forget Bernard Thomas Cosgrave.

10.01.2022 Today we remember the service and sacrifice of all those who served in the Vietnam War.

09.01.2022 Please help us help those less fortunate this Christmas

09.01.2022 Happy Birthday to Bill Richardson on his 96th birthday, WW2 veteran (Burma), University Lecturer, Macclesfield icon. Best Wishes from all at the Maccy RSL.

08.01.2022 The Macclesfield RSL is having a kids colouring in competition this week. Pick up your free ANZAC Day activity booklet from a business in Maccy, colour a page a...nd drop it off at the Maccy shop before ANZAC Day. Prizes for 2-5 years and 6 -12. All entries will be displayed in the shop window. See more

07.01.2022 Maccy RSL needs your help! Weeding working bee required this Thursday morning at the ANZAC Garden. All hands will be greatfully accepted. Start at 9 am rain or shine. A TV station wants to film here before Remembrance Day.

07.01.2022 TIMELY REMINDER Some of our members and friends are dealing with a lot right now, especially illness, grief and loss. Now is a good time to reach out and check... on a friend, get around a mate and ask if theyre okay. Our community is strong and that is because of its people, if you know someone in need of help, our caring community and your RSL is here to help. See more

06.01.2022 Finishing touches are being put into place for this years revised ANZAC Day Commemorations. More news to follow.

06.01.2022 We wish everyone a safe and merry Xmas. And encourage everyone to pause and give thanks for those great Australians who are volunteering to keep us safe from harm either in Australia or overseas in the many uniforms they wear.

05.01.2022 June 27th is PTSD Awareness Day. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) affects a persons’ physical and mental health after they have experienced a traumatic eve...nt. This could include vivid nightmares and flashbacks; avoiding things that bring back memories of what happened; and/or feeling easily startled, angry and depressed. Depending on the nature of their service and deployment, 5-20% of Veterans are likely to develop post-traumatic stress - and it can severely impact day to day life and relationships with family and friends. Soldier On Australia and Open Arms - Veterans & Families Counselling are just a few veterans’ charities that provide support and services for returned servicemen and women who are suffering from mental health issues like PTSD. Legacy works with thousands of veterans’ families whose partner or parent have given their health for the service of our nation, helping provide financial, social and emotional support. If you, or someone you know, needs help, please contact: Open Arms - Veterans & Families Counselling: 1800 011 046 Beyond Blue: 1300 224 636 Lifeline: 13 11 14. If life is in danger, call 000. Defence Australia

05.01.2022 June 27th is PTSD Awareness Day. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) affects a persons physical and mental health after they have experienced a traumatic eve...nt. This could include vivid nightmares and flashbacks; avoiding things that bring back memories of what happened; and/or feeling easily startled, angry and depressed. Depending on the nature of their service and deployment, 5-20% of Veterans are likely to develop post-traumatic stress - and it can severely impact day to day life and relationships with family and friends. Soldier On Australia and Open Arms - Veterans & Families Counselling are just a few veterans charities that provide support and services for returned servicemen and women who are suffering from mental health issues like PTSD. Legacy works with thousands of veterans families whose partner or parent have given their health for the service of our nation, helping provide financial, social and emotional support. If you, or someone you know, needs help, please contact: Open Arms - Veterans & Families Counselling: 1800 011 046 Beyond Blue: 1300 224 636 Lifeline: 13 11 14. If life is in danger, call 000. Defence Australia

05.01.2022 The Maccy RSL is going from strength to strength thanks to our members, friends and the great support we receive from C & J Painting, ABH Builders, Even Flow Plumbing, Ashley White Electrical, Macclesfield Hotel and Meadows Country Meats. Thankyou all.

03.01.2022 Anytime is the time to check on your mates. This simple question can and does save lives.

03.01.2022 Ron Kandelaars from Channel 7 filmed up at the Macclesfield ANZAC Memorial Garden last night and is featuring the unique aspects of the garden on this Sunday night news between 6:30 - 6:45pm.

02.01.2022 Today on International Womens Day we remember the women from the Macclesfield District who served our country.

01.01.2022 LEST WE FORGET A VIRTUAL MEMORIAL GARDEN It has been five years since the official opening of the Macclesfield ANZAC Memorial Garden and the planting of a des...cendant of the original Lone Pine of Gallipoli to remember all soldiers who fought and died for their country. Covering two acres, the garden provides a place of commemoration and contemplation for those with social distancing in mind. Its also a beautiful site for rest and reflection providing meandering walks filled with memorials and artworks to honour the service of local men and women. The garden is also interactive allowing you to link your digital device to the Virtual War Memorial Australia to look up local veterans. To commemorate and discover the virtual history and personal stories of Australian Soldiers visit https://vwma.org.au/