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Winter 2011

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local newsTalking Points newspaper is a publication produced by the City of West Torrens for its community.

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The views and opinions expressed in articles and advertisements submitted by contributors, other than the City of West Torrens, do not necessarily reflect the views of the Council as a body or as individual members. Council encourages Elected Members to share their comments with the community.

Council Members’ contact numbers:

MAYOR, HON JOHN TRAINER Phone: 0417 876 847 (M)jtrainer@wtcc.sa.gov.au

AIRPORT WARD

Cr ROSALIE HAESEPhone: 0439 284 278 (M)rhaese@wtcc.sa.gov.au

Cr GARTH PALMERPhone: 0416 292 498 (M)gpalmer@wtcc.sa.gov.au

HILTON WARD

Cr CINDY O’RIELLEYPhone: 0400 599 153 (M)corielley@wtcc.sa.gov.au

Cr GEORGE VLAHOSPhone: 0412 101 968 (M)gvlahos@wtcc.sa.gov.au

KESWICK WARD

Cr MICHAEL FARNDENPhone: 0429 090 246 (M)mfarnden@wtcc.sa.gov.au

Cr HELEN SCOTCHERPhone: 0400 599 162 (M)hscotcher@wtcc.sa.gov.au

LOCKLEYS WARD

Cr KYM MCKAYPhone: 0439 277 958 (M)kmckay@wtcc.sa.gov.au

Cr ANNETTE O’RIELLEYPhone: 0400 599 176 (M)aorielley@wtcc.sa.gov.au

MORPHETT WARD

Cr MICHAEL COXONPhone: 0402 212 002 (M)mcoxon@wtcc.sa.gov.au

Cr GEORGE DEMETRIOUPhone: 0418 897 994 (M)gdemetriou@wtcc.sa.gov.au

PLYMPTON WARD

Cr MARK FRANCESPhone: 0488 211 603 (M)mfrances@wtcc.sa.gov.au

Cr ARTHUR MANGOSPhone: 0439 277 640 (M)amangos@wtcc.sa.gov.au

THEBARTON WARD

Cr TONY POLITO Phone: 8353 4063tpolito@wtcc.sa.gov.au

Cr SPIROS SARRISPhone: 0448 550 176 (M)ssarris@wtcc.sa.gov.au

Our cover photo this issue shows young Imogen, 2, trying out the new playground equipment along the Westside Bikeway. Council has recently installed three new playgrounds in the city, as well as outdoor gym equipment.

See page 4 for the full story.

Hard rubbish collection: Our city currently has a once- a- year hard rubbish collection, usually held around September each year. It is my opinion, and those of many hundreds of residents who I have contacted or have spoken with me, that a better system is required. At a previous vote, Council went against a twice a year at-call collection. Feedback I have received, however, is that we should trial this system. The volume of rubbish on our verges is disgusting and it costs our Council and ratepayers more than $250,000 p.a. to collect this extra rubbish.

We are currently awaiting a report from staff on this matter and I hope that in the near future I will have some good news to report. If you have any suggestions to try to solve this problem, please email or phone me, or talk to any elected member about this issue.

Planning issues: Currently the State Government is promoting its 30-year plan for our state.

The intention in our city is to increase housing density to about 75,000 people. This means more high rise and infill housing. Within the state the areas north and south of the central business district will face huge growth (eg Roseworthy should be about the size of Ballarat by that time). The future directions of Adelaide are now being discussed for year 2030.

AGM: I have just attended the Local Government Association of SA’s annual general meeting and the guest speakers were of exceptional note. Probably of more importance was that all five motions that were forwarded by our Council were passed. The most significant one was that of opposing any more increases in the Natural Resources Management Levy, as that rose by at least 18 per cent in our city with no visual or direct benefit to our surrounds.

An interesting speaker was one of future energy supplies for SA and Australia. He was an opponent of nuclear energy and now is a proponent. He spoke of why he was against and now favours that we should use nuclear energy. His presentation was good as both sides of the discussion occurred.

Wrap your scraps: Residents can now dispose of their kitchen food scraps by putting them in the green organics bin and we’re encouraging all residents to do this and divert this waste away from landfill. The State Government waste levy will increase in the near future, so it’s up to your good work so we can pay less money to dump this rubbish.

Continuing to serve the community; always available to listen to your comments.

Elected Member view

Cr Arthur MangosPlympton Ward

The City of West Torrens, in conjunction with Solo Resource Recovery, is conducting its yearly collection of hard waste from residential properties during late August - September this year.

Hard waste must be ready for collection by 6am on the Monday of the week scheduled, but must not be placed on the kerb until the weekend before collection is scheduled.

Any enquiries can be directed to Solo Resource Recovery on 8295 5077.

A list of accepted items is available on Council’s website - www.wtcc.sa.gov.au - and brochures will be letterboxed to households before scheduled collections.

Monday 29 August - Friday 2 September 2011

• CamdenPark

• NovarGardens

• Ashford

• Glandore

• Keswick

• KurraltaPark

• GlenelgNorth.

Monday 5 - Friday 9 September 2011

• Cowandilla

• Hilton

• WestRichmond

• Plympton

• Marleston

• Netley

• NorthPlympton.

Monday 12 - Friday 16 September 2011

• Fulham

• BrooklynPark

• Lockleys

• Underdale

• WestBeach.

Monday 19 - Friday 23 September

• Richmond

• Torrensville

• Thebarton

• MileEnd

• MileEndSouth.

Hard waste dates set

Help for HACC clientsOlder residents and those with disabilities who need assistance in putting their hard waste on the kerb for collection may be eligible to get some help from Council.

Last year our Council trialled a pilot program in one area of West Torrens to help local residents put their hard waste on the kerb, and following on from its huge demand, we’re now offering the service across all suburbs of West Torrens.

This service is offered to people eligible under the Home and Community Care (HACC) guidelines. To find out if you are entitled to receive help, contact Council’s Community Care Team on 8416 6251, or Council’s Customer Service Centre on 8416 6333.

The service includes removing hard waste from your home, shed or outdoor property areas and placing these on the kerb. The volume and suitability of items will be confirmed when you call to register for assistance.

As part of this program, exemption will be given by Council to allow items to be put out a week before the nominated collection date in your suburb.

Assistance will only be offered if you are unable to take out items yourself and cannot get assistance from family or friends. This will be determined when you register your interest.

A cost is involved - $8 per single pension household or $11 per two pension household.

People wanting to take advantage of this service must register by close of business on 5 August.

Note: Occupational Health Safety and Welfare and Environmental Health requirements mean that not all items can be removed to the kerb. Please refer to the full list of acceptable items which is available on Council’s website - www.wtcc.sa.gov.au – or brochures that will be letterboxed to households before scheduled collections.

The annual hard waste collection is scheduled for August - September this year.

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Talking Points onlineLooking for a back issue of Talking Points? Copies can be found online at www.wtcc.sa.gov.au.Go to the home page and click on the ‘Talking Points’ information link.

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Elected Member view

Cr Helen ScotcherKeswick Ward

Australians have always loved their sport and with an abundance of open space sporting clubs, have been able to establish sporting programs to cover a wide variety of interest.

The City of West Torrens, through the provision and care of open space areas and its Community Grants Program, has encouraged and assisted many sporting clubs throughout our Council area.

One of our well-known and well-established sporting clubs is the Kesmond Tennis Club, located in the Keswick Recreation Reserve in Farnham Road, Keswick.

Kesmond Tennis Club has been in existence for more than 50 years, offering social and competitive tennis for all members of the community who wish to participate.

The club has four excellent hardcourts, resurfaced only one year ago in Australian Open Blue, well appointed clubrooms, off-street parking and an adjacent park environment - all of which provide an ideal setting in which to enjoy sport.

Kesmond Tennis Club has more than 100 members playing competitive tennis. The Saturday Morning Junior Program has grown to a record number of 14 teams competing in the Winter Southern and Glenelg Districts Tennis Association.

In the most recent summer season the Club had 11 junior teams competing, with all 11 teams making the finals, and nine winning premierships.

Club Professional Coach Robin Taverne said: “We like to commence a coaching program for children as early as possible. Our coaching program caters for children as youg as four years old.”

Club President, Chris Lamming said: “We have children from 8 - 16 playing, and we are seeking new junior and senior players for the current Winter Pennant Season and also for the next Summer Season.” Anyone interested can contact Chris on 0417 854 024.

Kesmond Tennis Club also provides a Junior Coaching Program and mid week Women’s Tennis on Tuesday and Wednesday. Courts can be hired for occasional and social use.

Joan’s our good neighbourCouncil celebrated Good Neighbour Day on Sunday 22 March by awarding Joan Fenwick, of Lockleys, the 2011 City of West Torrens Good Neighbour Award.

Nominated by her neighbour Pauline Moir for being ‘a testament of what a good neighbour should be’, Mrs Fenwick was presented with her award by Mayor John Trainer.

The Good Neighbour Award is an annual celebration of City of West Torrens residents whose kindness has made a difference to their local community or others in their neighbourhood.

In her nomination of Mrs Fenwick, Mrs Moir wrote: “I would like Joan to be recognised as a good neighbour as she represents the quality of not only a community-minded citizen, but a friend who is trustworthy and reliable - not only to us but to others in the Lockleys area.

“Joan constantly monitors and maintains our parklands (River Torrens) area and local streets for debris, either natural or manmade, and cleans it up. She assists us with our washing before it rains, collects our bins and even leaves a nice selection of native flowers at our front porch.”

Council thanks all those involved in organising this year’s awards.

Right: Lockleys resident Joan Fenwick with her ‘Good Neighbour’ award for 2011.

A draft stormwater management plan to mitigate flood threats to residents living in the Brown Hill and Keswick Creek Catchment will be presented to the Stormwater Management Authority (SMA) for consideration in early 2012.

“Last year the SMA gave the councils a deadline of 30 April 2011 to prepare the revised plan, however there is more investigation and discussion that needs to be undertaken”, Brown Hill Keswick Creek Stormwater Project Director Michael Salkeld said.

“All five councils (Cities of Adelaide, Burnside,Mitcham,UnleyandWestTorrens) have now agreed on the

timing and process to prepare the draft stormwater management plan by mid this year and then engage the community to ensure the final version meets community expectations.

“Once we have collated and considered the community’s comments, we propose to finalise the draft of the new plan and present it to the SMA by February 2012.”

Mr Salkeld said the original plan, which proposed $105 million worth of flood mitigation works for the Brown Hill and Keswick creeks area, had been a complex project for a number of years, with some local residents frustrated over

delays in its progress. All councils have agreed on a new direction forward and Mr Salkeld is confident this will provide a satisfactory outcome for the community.

“In recent months work has been steadily progressing and it’s positive to see that the project has the backing of all five councils involved,” he said.

Many homes near the Brown Hill and Keswick creeks would be affected by a 1-in-100 year flood event.

Consultation with affected communities is expected to be carried out in September/October this year.

Stormwater plan a step closer

High rise housing ‘open for discussion’

Original plans by the State Government to establish higher density housing in areas of West Torrens have been ‘relaxed’ slightly to enable our Council to identify real opportunities for increased housing densities.

UnderformerMinisterforUrbanDevelopment and Planning Paul Holloway, the majority of Port Road, Henley Beach Road and Anzac Highway were targeted for rezoning to allow for high rise development, however new Minister, John Rau, has now asked Council to identify ‘real opportunities’ for increased densities along these corridors.

“What this means is that where we may have seen multi high rise developments along these key corridors and areas of West Torrens before, we may now see different types of development,” Council Chief Executive Officer Terry Buss said.

“Minister Rau has indicated to Council that he is open for discussion about the types of housing for our area, and has said that the plan will evolve and change in response to our Council’s ideas and concerns.”

The State Government has a 30 year plan for Adelaide which seeks to promote greater opportunity for development within the existing boundaries of the metropolitan area. As such, it has been working with theCitiesofProspect,Unley,WestTorrens and Norwood, Payneham, St Peters to investigate residential growth opportunities in each area.

“The 30 Year Plan for Greater Adelaide focuses on creating mixed-use precincts that bring together housing, jobs, transport services and recreation and leisure opportunities,” Mr Buss said.

“It is also trying to reduce our reliance on ‘greenfield’ developments on the fringe of our metropolitan area.

“So that means we need to redevelop key areas which will have greater benefits for residents, including areas along Port Road, Anzac Highway and Henley Beach Road.”

Mr Buss said Council would continue to work with the State Government and adjoining councils to finalise a residential strategy that would include a balanced mix of low, medium and high density opportunities.

State Government 30 year plan

The 30 Year Plan for Greater Adelaide focuses on creating mixed-use precincts that bring together housing, jobs, transport and recreation.

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Council is doing its bit to help keep local families active by installing new playgrounds and gym equipment around various areas of our city.

Work crews have recently completed the upgrade of a number of playgrounds around the region, including Mellor Park, Lockleys and the Mile End Common. The playground at Westside Bikeway, near Creslin Terrace at Camden Park, was also recently completed and has proved to be a hit with many families who use the bikeway.

Council also installed a number of pieces of outdoor gym equipment near the Camden Park playground, to cater for those who want to keep fit. As a result we have received a number of positive comments from local residents appreciative of the facilities and a second outdoor gym is now planned for McArthur Avenue, Plympton.

“One of Council’s aspirations in our ‘Towards 2025 Plan’ is to promote healthy and learning communities,” Council Chief Executive Officer Terry Buss said.

“As part of this, we see one of our roles as encouraging people to pursue active and creative lifestyles.

“Providing open spaces and facilities where local residents can come together and take part in activities which help improve their health is just one way we can help.”

Fit and healthy communities

Trying out the fitness equipment along the Westside Bikeway are local residents Pino and Jacqui. The new equipment has proven popular with the community and is a great way to keep fit, for free.

Customers choose library collections

Students looking to do something during the July school holidays can take part in the school holiday program at the Library.

A variety of activities will be on offer until 24 July and will provide opportunities to learn new skills, have fun and make new friends.

For those who like to be active, there will be kickboxing, yoga and a disco, or for those who wish to relax, there will be movie nights and an internet lock in session. Youth who want to get back to Mother Nature can try planting their own herb garden, or maybe even learn how to handle animals.

Bookings are currently open and are essential for all activities and can be made by phoning 8416 6228 or online, www.wtcc.sa.gov.au - click on Library on the menu and then select ‘What’s On’ from the drop down menu.

Schoolholidayfun

As part of the activities to celebrate Library Week 2011, 20 library customers and several staff headed for Dymocks Adelaide in Rundle Mall to spend an evening selecting items for the library.

This inaugural event gave participants the chance to select books, CDs and DVDs that they wanted to see on the shelves of the West Torrens Library Service. Nearly 200 new items were purchased on the night, including adult fiction and non-fiction, as well as many children’s books and items suitable for teen readers.

Our thanks go to Dymocks for keeping their store open and to our selectors for their enthusiasm and expertise. Watch out for the second selection night in 2012.

Some of the new items include:

Non-fiction• Salt: a world history / Mark Kurlansky.

• Milestones of Civilisation / Linda Blanford.

• Elizabeth Taylor: the lady, the lover, the legend / David Bret.

• Beautiful wedding flowers / Diane Wagner.

• Cook / Australian Women’s Weekly.

Fiction• Battle hymn of the tiger mother /

Amy Chua.

• The girl who would speak for the dead / Paul Elwork.

• Papillon / Henri Charriere.

• The sandalwood tree / Elle Newmark.

• The colour of tea / Hannah Tunnicliffe.

Children’s/Youth• The Roald Dahl treasury.

• A bit lost / Chris Haughton.

• Skulduggery Pleasant: The faceless one / Derek Landy.

• Utterlycrazy/Ripley’sbelieveitornot.

• The throne of fire / Rick Riordan.

Other library news ...Read AloudRead Aloud is a new program being offered to library members at the Hamra Centre Library from 22 July.

Read Aloud sessions will be held every fortnight and involves an arranged speaker reading from classic

or contemporary books to an adult audience. After the reading people have an opportunity to chat about the book while having a tea or coffee.

For more information, contact Hanna Jasinska on 8416 6214. This program is free.

SMS notificationDid you know that if you book items from the library you can be notified when they’re ready for collection via sms?

Since November 2005, staff at the Hamra Centre Library have been able to notify customers when their on hold items are ready to collect via mobile phone messages.

The library sends out more than 1,000 messages each month, with messages scheduled to be sent twice a day. This system is much more efficient and cost saving than the traditional way of sending out letters.

To find out more about how you can register for this service, contact the Hamra Centre Library on 8416 6228.

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Dog owners are reminded that they have until 31 August this year to renew their dog’s registration.

Registrations expire on 30 June each year and must be renewed by the last day of August.

New dogs and dogs being transferred to a new owner or to a new address can be registered at any time of year, but must be done within 14 days of the move or you coming into possession of the dog.

Dog registration forms can be downloaded from Council’s website, www.wtcc.sa.gov.au, or can be collected from the Civic Centre, 165 Sir Donald Bradman Drive, Hilton.

These must be completed and submitted to Council with the appropriate registration fee. All fees are set by Council and approved by the Minister for Environment and Conservation.

Owners will then be given a registration certificate and a tag, which must be worn by the dog at all times to show that it is registered. This tag also helps identify the dog and its owner if it becomes lost or strays.

Registration criteria Standard Standard desexed

Concession Concession desexed

Full registration $50.00 $30.00 $25.00 $15.00

Microchipped $45.00 $25.00 $22.50 $12.50

Obedience trained $45.00 $25.00 $22.50 $12.50

Obedience title certificate $42.50 $22.50 $21.25 $11.25

Microchipped and trained $40.00 $20.00 $20.00 $10.00

Microchipped and certificate $37.50 $17.50 $18.75 $8.75

Penalties and other fees

Registration after 31 August $12 late fee

Keeping an unregistered dog $80 on the spot fine

Fees and concessionsValid from 1 July 2011

Dog registrations now dueNational Tree Day

From left: West Adelaide Football Club CEO Kym Russell, Minister for Water Hon. Paul Caica, Mayor John Trainer and SA Water CEO John Ringham at Richmond Oval.

The seedlings planted at Rex Jones Reserve last year as part of National Tree Day celebrations complement the existing trees and vegetation at the reserve.

Council’s Richmond Oval (City Mazda Stadium) will become the first public space in West Torrens to benefit from recycled water from the Glenelg to Adelaide Parkland (GAP) Pipeline.

Earlier this year Minister for Water, Hon. Paul Caica MP, visited the stadium to officially launch the new pipeline, which will allow Council to irrigate the oval using high-quality treated wastewater.

Council expects to save around 18 mega litres (18 million litres) of potable water each year through the use of recycled waste water for irrigation of the oval.

The GAP pipeline project is a $76.25 million Commonwealth and State-funded pipeline which carries treated wastewater from Glenelg’s Wastewater Treatment Plant to Adelaide’s parklands. The 32 kilometre line gives customers in the western area the chance to tap

into this resource, thereby reducing the reliance on mains water and being good environmental citizens.

“Tapping into the pipeline will mean that our Council’s reliance on mains water will be substantially reduced as Richmond Oval is a substantial user of water in our area,” Council Chief Executive Officer Terry Buss said.

“By using water from the GAP pipeline at Richmond Oval and other locations, Council can expect to reduce its main water consumption by up to 20 per cent.”

Council is currently investigating using water from the pipeline to irrigate other public reserves including Montreal Avenue Reserve, St Andrews Crescent Reserve, Golflands Reserve, Western Youth Centre, Lindfield Reserve and the West Torrens Memorial Gardens.

Richmond Oval to benefit from recycled water

Looking for an easy way to pay your rates? Then why not pay them online?

Paying rates through the City of West Torrens’ website is quick and easy and can be done at any time of the day.

Simply go to the Council’s website - www.wtcc.sa.gov.au - and click the ‘Pay your rates’ icon on the top right hand side of the page. This will take you to the City of West

Torrens ‘Services on line’ section, where you’ll be able to enter the details from your rates notice.

If you don’t have access to the internet at home, you can use the public computer in the Council’s Civic Centre - 165 Sir Donald Bradman Drive, Hilton, or you can book a computer at the Hamra Centre Library, 1 Brooker Terrace, Hilton.

Other Council accounts can also be paid online including animal and parking expiations, dog registrations and other invoices submitted by Council.

Rates can also be paid at any Australia Post branch or through BPay using the telephone.

The convenient way to pay your rates

Each year across Australia people from all walks of life take time to plant seedlings at their local parks and open spaces on National Tree Day.

National Tree Day is an opportunity to connect with and improve the parks you enjoy. It fosters a sense of community spirit and provides an opportunity to meet others who may live locally in the area.

The City of West Torrens has supported National Tree Day for a number of years to improve open spaces throughout West Torrens, while contributing to biodiversity conservation.

Last year Rex Jones Reserve was the local National Tree Day site and 800 seedlings were planted by residents to complement existing vegetation at the reserve. The photograph shows how these seedlings have grown in the past 12 months and how they are improving the area’s visual amenity.

National Tree Day 2011 will be held on Sunday 31 July, so visit the Planet Ark website http://treeday.planetark.org/ and find out what is happening in your neighbourhood and how to get involved.

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Anything that is compostable can go in your organic bin - paper towels and tissues, eggshells, tea bags and coffee grounds, vegetable and fruit peels, meat, bones, seafood - even hair. If it grows, then it goes.

Why should food waste be composted?Food scraps make up around 40 per cent (by weight) of household waste that is sent to landfill. Landfill is a waste - compost is a resource.

When food breaks down in landfill, it does so slowly and releases harmful greenhouse gases that can cause environmental damage.

Compost, on the other hand, is used to make gardens more efficient and to add rich nutrients to the soil to help farmers grow fruit and vegetables for you to eat.

Will it be hard work, cause a mess, be smelly or attract pests?You already put your scraps into your red waste bin. Now you are just making a choice to place your scraps in the organics bin so it can be composted rather than wasted to landfill. Pests should not be a problem if your outside bin has a lid. If your bin does not have a lid, contact Solo Resource Recovery on 8295 5077.

I already compost at homeWe encourage you to continue to compost at home. You may wish to use your organics bin for scraps you do not include in your backyard compost such as meat and dairy waste, seafood or citrus fruits.

Will my bin collection day change?No, your collection will not change - just keep your current routine.

I do not have a green bin or it’s missingIf your green organics bin is missing or you do not have one, replacement bins can be provided by contacting Solo Resource Recovery on 8295 5077.

Wrap your scraps

If it grows, it can go!

West Torrens residents can now dispose of food and other household scraps in their green organics bin.

This means you will be able to wrap your scraps in paper, such as Talking Points or other newspaper publications, and place this in with your green organics waste for collection every fortnight.

You do not have to wrap your scraps if you do not wish, however wrapping may make it easier for you to handle. Only wrap scraps in compostable materials such as paper, never plastic, as this will contaminate the organics.

Insert scraps here then wrap and place in your

green bin

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Wrap your scraps

If it grows, it can go!

Insert scraps here then wrap and place in your

green bin

What can be included?

All kinds of food scraps and compostable materials can be included such as:

•Fruit and vegetable scraps.

•Cake and bread.

•Tea bags, coffee grounds.

•Meat scraps, bones (raw and cooked).

•Egg, oyster shells and seafood.

•Takeaway foods.

•Pizza boxes.

•Cheese and yoghurt.

•Shredded paper, tissues, paper towels and napkins.

•Hair.

Basically - anything that has been grown can go in the green organics bin.

You cannot include• Plastic bags/oven bags.

• Cling wrap.

• Dishcloths/sponges.

• Liquids.

• Nappies.

• Cigarette butts or ash.

• Vacuum dust.

• Sharps.

If you place these in your green organics bin, we may stop collecting it.

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A fire that burns efficiently will not only provide more warmth but will reduce smoke emissions in your neighbourhood.

How long have you been an Elected Member for the city of West Torrens? I have been an elected member of West Torrens Council since November 2010.

Why did you join Council and what do you hope to achieve as an Elected Member? I joined Council to become more involved in the community and to be part of the decision-making process that helps shape our city. I want to help achieve our Council’s vision, to be the best place to live, work and enjoy life by becoming better informed and listening to the community and

putting their views forward. I also want residents of the Hilton Ward to feel they can contact me if they need help on any Council matters.

What do you believe have been some of your major achievements on Council or major achievements in your community life? I have only been on West Torrens Council for six months, however during this period as Chairperson of our Civic Committee I have been involved in the distribution of funds for environmental and

needy organisations and have met and spoken with staff to work through various residents issues. I have attended citizenship ceremonies and am involved in the St Martin’s Aged Care Facility as a committee member; a fantastic self-funded facility looking after our elderly residents. For the first time I have been involved in the pre-budget process, which I consider one of our single most important roles, which is to oversee where our rate payers funds are allocated. I look forward to continuing to build on these achievements the longer I serve on Council.

What do you see as some of the bigger challenges for Council? We need to ensure that we can maintain services and infrastructure, while at the same time keeping rates down. With the cost of living rising, people are hurting and finding it harder to make ends meet. Our major challenge is to find the right balance to ensure that we offer the right level of services

across all community and age groups, as well as maintaining our infrastructure to an acceptable level. This all comes at a cost and Council’s challenge is to try and do this within a range that is affordable to our rate payers.

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In this issue we talk to Hilton Ward Councillor Cindy O’Rielley.

Council’s rain garden project in Brooklyn Park and the educational ‘Mock Crash’ event held at Thebarton last year earned our Council two Awards of Excellence at the Institute of Public Works Engineering Australia (SA Division) Incorporated awards’ night in late May.

Excellence in design and/or construction of a public works project

Brooklyn Park Rain Garden – Beachway Avenue

As part of a greater stormwater system installation and upgrade project, Council introduced some Water Sensitive UrbanDesign(WSUD)projectswhichwouldimproveandbetter use stormwater runoff.

The installation of 11 rain garden systems along Beachway Avenue means stormwater runoff is collected, filtered and used to water a number of garden beds.

Rain gardens use a process known as bio-filtration to remove high percentages of chemical pollutants from stormwater runoff that flows off roads and residential properties. These pollutants are, over time, absorbed by natural processes

occurring in soil and plants, leaving cleaner water to be used for other purposes.

Excellence in Road Safety

Mock Crash

With the support and assistance of the West Torrens Road Safety Group, Council organised a Mock Crash demonstration on 22 September 2010 to highlight to around 500 high school students the impact and consequences of being involved in a serious car accident. It also helped inform youth about the dangers of speeding and drink-driving in a bid to reduce the number of fatalities on our local roads.

The Mock Crash demonstration was made possible by the assistance of a $5,000 grant from Motor Accident Commission and the involvement of the SA Police, Ambulance Service, Metropolitan Fire Service and the rescue helicopter.

Projects win awards

Many residents still use wood heaters or open fireplaces to keep themselves warm in winter and to enjoy the warmth and comfort of a wood fire.

As with outdoor wood fires, however, wood heaters need to be operated correctly to reduce smoke and not cause discomfort and annoyance to neighbouring properties.

When using wood heaters or open fireplaces, the following guidelines should be followed to prevent causing smoke and to achieve the most heat from your wood heater:

• Useonlydry,seasoned,untreatedwood; do not use painted or treated timbers as these will release toxic fumes.

• Stackwoodundercoverinadry,wellventilated area.

• Burnthefirebrightly;openaircontrols to allow air flow through the heater - this will allow full combustion of the wood and provide the most heat and the least smoke.

• Ifburningovernight,keepaircontrols open enough to keep the flame alight - do not allow the fire

to smoulder as this produces no heat and lots of smoke.

• Regularlycheckyour flue for smoke and for build up of soot and have it cleaned if necessary.

• Usedrykindlingand plenty of paper to light the fire; smoke can be expected for the first 20 minutes until the wood is burning correctly.

Burning old sleepersResidents should be mindful of the types of wood being used as it may contain harmful embedded chemicals which could cause health problems to you, your family and neighbours.

Hardwood sleepers used on railways have historically been popular as a source of firewood, however, they have now been banned for sale by the Firewood Association of Australia Inc (FAA) as they may contain asbestos,

herbicides, heavy metals, grease and oils. Burning of railway sleepers will release these chemicals (fumes) and fibres which collect and concentrate in the ash in the bottom of the fire place, heater or wood oven which can be harmful.

Please ensure that this winter you are burning only dry, seasoned, untreated wood. If you have any questions, contact the FAA on 1300 131 481 or the City of West Torrens, 8416 6333.

Warm your home responsibly

Local actor and playwright Stephen House will provide West Torrens residents with the chance to see his play ‘Appalling Behaviour’ for free when he gives two performances at the West Torrens Auditorium Gallery on 2 and 3 September.

Limited tickets are available and must be pre-collected from the Hamra Centre Library, 1 Brooker Terrace, Hilton. Tickets can also be posted by contacting Lee Prestwood on 8416 6267.

Appalling Behaviour is a 70 minute solo performance by House that takes the audience on a journey into the darkest corners of the seedy Parisian underworld as seen through the eyes of a homeless man. The story was written by House while living on the streets of Paris and tackles the life issues of a man living on the edge surrounded by sleazy nightclubs.

Session times: Friday 2 September 7pm. Saturday 3 September 2pm - followed by question and answer time with House.

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Providing for our futureThis summary outlines the services and projects that the City of West Torrens plans to provide and implement in the 2011/12 financial year for the local community.

Our key prioritiesKey influences on the budget and annual business plan of the Council include:

• Sustainability-ensuringCouncilremains financially strong on a long-term basis, and that future generations of ratepayers are not left to ‘pick up the bill’ for work that should have been undertaken earlier.

• Assetmanagement-ensuringa responsible, systematic and structured approach is taken to the maintenance, upgrade and operation of community assets, valued at $792 million.

• Stormwaterfloodmitigation-ensuring work is undertaken to minimise the impact of floods within the West Torrens community, including the impact of the Brown Hill/Keswick Creek system.

This focus is consistent with Council’s Toward 2025 Community Plan, which was adopted in June 2009.

A strategic focus is a must if long-term issues are to be managed responsibly. Community assets must be protected and preserved for future generations to use and enjoy as many of these assets have useful lives of 100 years or longer.

Our 10 year planA 10 year approach has been taken in the budgeting process, based on the strategic agenda of the Council and the need to address sustainability, asset management and stormwater flood mitigation priorities. Forward estimates

have been compiled and they include plans during the next 10 years for:

• Asubstantialincreaseincapitalexpenditure relative to operational expenditure.

• Capitalexpendituretobecommittedto road and footpath infrastructure totalling $103.5 million (or $10.35 million per annum).

• Expendituretobecommittedtodrainage and other capital works totalling $85.1 million, including $24.4 million on flood mitigation works in the Brown Hill/Keswick Creek catchment.

• Capitalexpendituretobecommitted to buildings, plant and equipment totalling $50.2 million, including $12.7 million to fund the development of community hub facilities.

• Anamountof$55.5milliontobe borrowed - a very manageable commitment by the Council with loan repayments as a percentage of rates estimated not to exceed 7.3 per cent.

$238 million in 10 yearsIt is estimated that capital expenditure will total $238 million during the next 10 years and be committed as outlined in the Capital expenditure - 10 years to 2020/21 graph.

More detailed information is provided in the budget and annual business plan for 2011/12 which is available on Council’s website. Hard copies can also be viewed at the Council’s Civic Centre and Hamra Centre Library.

Key projects for 2011/12Community hub developmentsCouncil has committed $5.2 million in 2010/11 and $4.7 million in 2011/12,

Budget wrap up

Roads 38.9%

Drainage 25.3%

Buildings 13.1%

Plant 6.3%

Other 10.3%

Library 1.6%

Footpaths 4.5%

Capital expenditure - 10 years to 2020/21

with a further $8 million planned in 2012/13 and 2013/14, for constructing three community hubs in the West Torrens area. Planning is well underway for the first of these developments at Thebarton. Funding from asset sales is proposed.

Mile End drainageAn amount of $1 million is budgeted for further construction work associated with the Mile End/Cowandilla Drainage Scheme, which will involve crossing South Road and the continuation of the trunk drain along Cuming and Victoria Streets, Mile End.

This is part of an ongoing drainage commitment over many years to the Cowandilla and Mile End areas. Funding from loans is proposed.

Road maintenanceCouncil is responsible for 294 kilometres of local roads and 669 kilometres of kerbing, and is budgeting $3.98 million for the ongoing maintenance of this infrastructure, largely comprising road reseals and the replacement of kerbing and gutters.

Road reconstructionCouncil’s road reconstruction program totals $2.61 million for the following roads to be upgraded:

• DeaconAvenue,Richmond.

• KintoreLane,MileEnd(SouthRoadto Dew Street).

• TarragonStreet,MileEnd(FalconAvenue to South Road).

• JervoisStreet,Torrensville(AshwinParade to River Road).

• GalwayAvenue,Marleston(part).

These have been assessed by Council as the highest priority roads in the area.

Footpath programCouncil maintains 626 kilometres of footpaths throughout the West Torrens

area and is budgeting $668,000 for replacement and new footpath construction.

Sport and recreation facility upgrades$1.7 million is being committed to update and maintain sport and recreation facilities throughout the area. Key projects include:

• $450,000forthereplacementandupgrade of playgrounds, including those on Beare, St Georges and Lindfield Avenues.

• $294,000forcarparkupgradesatPeake Gardens Reserve, Camden Oval and Thebarton Oval.

• $250,000forinterfaceworkattheBrickworks’ site, including paving, street scaping and landscaping.

• $225,000toupgradereserveirrigation systems to meet SA Water guidelines.

• $205,000forprojectsalongtheRiverTorrens Linear Park.

• $110,000forminorreserveupgrades,which include a gazebo on St Andrews Reserve, Novar Gardens.

Pump station upgradeA further $1.92 million is being allocated to upgrade the pump station in Chippendale Avenue, Fulham. Work involves the replacement of the old concrete basin and pump with a new enclosed system, along with a new outlet to the River Torrens.

Glenelg Adelaide Pipeline $725,000 is being budgeted to extend the Glenelg to Adelaide Pipeline (GAP) to make recycled waste water available to the Western Youth Centre oval, the West Torrens Memorial Gardens and the Council depot on Marion Road.Stormwater management works in Beachway Avenue.

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budget wrap upBuilding upgradesBuilding upgrades total $1.525 million and include:

• $300,000fortheupgradeoftoiletfacilities and related work at the heritage listed Thebarton Theatre.

• $325,000forupgradeworkattheStMartins Aged Care Facility.

• $200,000forbuildingcomplianceupgrades.

• $140,000forfire,DisabilityDiscrimination Act and electrical upgrades, and asbestos removal.

• $150,000tobeginupgradeworkonair-conditioning systems in the Hilton Civic Centre.

• $120,000fortoiletfacilitiesatThebarton and Richmond Ovals.

• $100,000forsolarpanelsystemstobe installed at St Martins and the Hilton Civic buildings.

Plant and equipment upgrades$1.6 million is being committed, net of trade-in values, to plant and equipment upgrades, including trucks, tractors, motor vehicles and library resources.

Maintaining servicesOperational expenditure has increased by $2.916 million (6 per cent) compared with 2010/11 budget estimates.

The operational budget of the Council for 2011/12 is committed as shown in the Operational expenditure for 2011/12 graph.

Asset maintenanceCouncil has asset maintenance teams responsible for the following: road maintenance, landscaping, tree maintenance, grass maintenance, property and building maintenance, general maintenance.

Maintenance works’ expenditure, excluding depreciation, is being increased to $10.06 million (5.1 per cent).

Waste managementCouncil is budgeting $4.55 million on waste management services in the 2011/12 financial year, 10.1 per cent more than in 2010/11.

Costs have been impacted adversely by a substantial increase in the waste-to-landfill levy imposed by the South Australian Government.

Electrical waste and hard waste collection services will be offered again to all households in 2011/12.

The City of West Torrens has one of the best waste management services in metropolitan Adelaide and has reduced its disposal to landfill by more than 50 per cent since the introduction of the split bin collection system, and then later the three bin system.

Library services The Hamra Centre Library provides a range of information and related services to the community.

An amount of $2.523 million has been allocated in the 2011/12 budget for these services to be maintained.

St Martins The St Martins aged care facility offers quality and fully accredited support to

115 elderly and frail residents.

The $6.78 million operational budget of St Martins is entirely self-funded. No ratepayer funds are used.

Continuation of Community Care programs In recognition of the increased need for community-based personal care services for the elderly, frail aged and those with disabilities, Council has continued to maintain its level of services with assistance from the State and Commonwealth governments. This has included home assistance and maintenance support, in-home personal support and community aged care package programs.

The budget allocation for 2011/12 is $1.076 million, although this is largely State and Commonwealth government funded.

Other Community ServicesOther services to the community involve a budget allocation in 2011/12 of $771,000 and include:

• Council’sNeighbourhoodHouseatMile End.

• Communitydevelopmentprograms.

• Communityinformationandconsultation.

These programs are also partly funded by State and Commonwealth governments.

Council incomeKey financial indicators are all positive in the 2011/12 budget, based on the following rate increases:

Minimum rate, up 7 per cent.

Non-residential, up 7 per cent.

Residential*, up 3.8 per cent.

Overall Increase, up 5.25 per cent.

* excluding those minimum rated.

These increases provide the foundation for addressing long-term asset management and sustainability requirements.

Council’s operating statement in the proposed 2011/12 budget projects a surplus from operations of $3.462 million, and forward estimates project modest surpluses over the next 10 years. Asset sustainability ratios are better than break even, cash flow projections are strong and indebtedness levels are low.

Council relies heavily on rates to fund its community programs, rates being 74.1 per cent of the 2011/12 income budget, as shown in the Income for 2011/12 graph.

The average residential rate for our Council in 2010/11 was $884 - the second lowest in metropolitan area, as shown below.

Council Average Ratio Rates

Walkerville .................... 1,494 ....... 1.7

Adelaide Hills ................ 1,477 ....... 1.7

Unley ............................ 1,326 ....... 1.5

Prospect ........................ 1,321 ....... 1.5

Burnside ....................... 1,287 ....... 1.5

Tea Tree Gully ............... 1,227 ....... 1.4

Mitcham ....................... 1,204 ....... 1.4

Norwood, Payneham, St Peters ....................... 1,181 ....... 1.3

Campbelltown .............. 1,146 ....... 1.3

Marion .......................... 1,120 ....... 1.3

Onkaparinga ................. 1,095 ....... 1.2

Charles Sturt ................. 1,052 ....... 1.2

Playford ........................ 1,013 ....... 1.1

Salisbury .......................... 977 ....... 1.1

West Torrens .................... 884 ....... 1.0

Pt Adelaide Enfield ........... 849 ....... 1.0

Average ........................ 1,166 ....... 1.3

Source: LGA Survey

Has Council had a rates windfall from the large increase in property values in recent years?The answer to this question is no - Council has not benefited from the property boom in past years. The following graph shows rates in the dollar reduced to compensate for increased property values, and so remove any windfall gain that would otherwise have occurred.

LoansCouncil’s loan program for 2011/12 totals $4.086 million ($1.927 million in 2010/11), and is largely for drainage infrastructure.

Loan repayments expressed as a percentage of rates is the benchmark that is best used to assess Council’s indebtedness. Projected percentages for West Torrens are as follows:

Year Loans % of rates

2009/10 7.6

2010/11 6.5

2011/12 6.0

2012/13 5.6

2013/14 6.0

2014/15 6.0

2015/16 6.8

2016/17 7.3

2017/18 7.0

2018/19 6.4

2019/20 6.2

2020/21 6.8

These percentages are considered moderate and manageable.

Rating optionsRating powers available to the West Torrens Council are established by State Government legislation under the Local Government Act, and a number of flexibilities and options are available for consideration. These include:

• Siteandcapitalvaluationsystems.

• Differentialrating.

• Minimumrates.

• Fixedcharges.

• Servicerates/charges.

• Tieredrating.

• Ratecapping.

All options have been reviewed in detail in the budget and annual business plan of the Council.

Rating policiesCouncil intends that inequities, hardship and significant rate increases within the community be managed using existing provisions of the Local Government Act that allow:

• Ratestoberebated(reduced)ona range of grounds, including to provide relief from what would otherwise amount to a substantial change in rates; and

• Ratestoberemitted(cancelledor reduced) or postponed where the payment of rates would cause hardship.

Council has a number of rating policies in place, and these will be continued in 2011/12.

Community Services 22.6%

Asset maintenance/management 42.5%

Corporate and Governance 18.8%

Development, Regulatory and Waste 18.1%

Operational expenditure for 2011/12

Income for 2011/12

Rates and equivalent 74.1%

Statutory charges 2.9%

Usercharges6.0%Grants 13.7%

Other 3.3%

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Rate postponement for seniors is now mandatory following recent amendments to the Local Government Act 1999 and the Local Government (General) Regulations 1999. These changes mandate an entitlement to postponement where:

• Theratepayerholdsastateseniorscard or has an application pending where an entitlement exists.

• Thepropertyinquestionistheprincipal place of residence; and

• Thepropertyisownedbytheprincipal ratepayer or the principal ratepayer and their spouse.

Applications are required in a manner and form to be determined by Council and are only required to be submitted in the first year, rather than on an ongoing annual basis. The first $500 in rates cannot be postponed.

An application can only be rejected if capital liabilities associated with the property at the time of application exceed 50 per cent of the capital value of the land, based on current mortgages over the property that were registered before 25 January 2007.

Natural Resource and Management LevyUnderStateGovernmentlegislation,Council is required to collect a tax known as the Natural Resource and Management Levy. For the 2011/12 year this tax will total $1,023,933. This is not part of Council’s rates as the amount collected is passed on in full to the State Government.

Attainment of objectivesCouncil’s objectives for 2010/11 were achieved as follows:

• TheredevelopmentoftheBrickworksMarkets’ site moved forward as Council finalised a contract of sale for the site.

• Substantialprogresswasmadetoward using recycled water from the Glenelg Waste Water Treatment Plant to irrigate Council ovals and reserves.

• TheplanninganddesignoftheThebarton Community Centre as part of the redevelopment of the Thebarton Oval precinct progressed.

• ImprovementsweremadewiththeHousing Diversity Development Plan Amendment, including input to the Inner Metropolitan Growth project in conjunction with the Department of Planning and Local Government.

• TheBetterDevelopmentPlanConversion and General Development Plan Amendment was progressed to the agency and public consultation stage.

• PromotiontoestablishaCommunityPanel (for resident feedback to be provided to Council) continued and an initial survey was conducted.

• Substantialprogressoccurredtowardsfinalising a site licence agreement with Adelaide Airport Limited for land required to accommodate the Cowandilla Mile End outfall stormwater drain upgrade.

• AStormwaterManagementPlanfor the Brown Hill Keswick Creek catchment proceeded.

• Staffleadershipandculturaldevelopment programs were substantially progressed.

• Anincentiveschemeforcompostingand worm farm systems was introduced.

• Anagreementwasmadetodivertfood waste from the residual waste stream to the green organics waste stream.

• Assetmanagementplansforallmajorasset classes are in place, with strong linkages with the budget and annual business plan and the long-term financial plan of the Council.

• Newandreplacementworksincluded 4,400 square metres of footpaths, 9,425 lineal metres of kerbing, 137,000 square metres of road surface, 1.5 kilometres of reconstructed roads and 1.4 kilometres of new stormwater drains.

• TheCouncilconductedwastemanagement programs in eight schools involving 956 students, and 12 community groups with 524 attendees.

• Inthepast12months,54percent of waste for which Council is responsible was diverted away from landfill.

• Electricalwasteandhardwastecollection services occurred without charge to residents.

• CappingworkbytheWesternRegionWaste Management Authority for Garden Island was finalised.

• Tenenvironmentaleducationeventswere delivered to the community involving 366 participants.

• WaterreductiontargetsunderCouncil’s water management action plan continue to be achieved.

• Council’s150volunteersprovidedaround 15,000 hours of service.

• Councilhostedmorethan1,200community events and activities, and the Hamra Centre Library received 228,000 visitors and more than 497,000 items were borrowed.

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Residential rates in the dollar and valuations • Thecommunitybusservicecarried13,300 passengers on arranged outings and the new city loop services.

• Communitycareserviceswereprovided to 1,270 older residents and those living with a disability in our community, totalling 22,000 hours of service.

• StMartinsprovidedresidentialagedcare for 111 permanent high and low care residents, along with two respite care and two transition care residents. Bed occupancy has been above 98 per cent for the year.

• Council’scallcentrerespondedtomore than 60,000 telephone calls.

• Inthefirstthreequartersofthepastfinancial year, Council received 761 residential development applications with an estimated value of $88.7 million, 69 commercial development applications with an estimated value of $17 million and 31 industrial development applications with an estimated value of $7.3 million.

Early payment incentivesEarly payment incentives are proposed again in 2011, including a travel voucher valued at $800. Rates must be paid in full by 29 July 2011 to be eligible for this prize.

Council officials, staff and their immediate families are not eligible to enter.

The prize draw will take place at the 16 August 2011 Council meeting and the winner will be announced in Council’s newsletter Talking Points.

A one per cent discount on rates will also apply if rates are paid in full by the due date for full payment.

Council offered an incentive scheme for residents buying compost and worm farm systems.

Total operating expenditure

$51.34mTotal capital expenditure

$21.86mRate revenue

$40.63mOther revenue

$14.17mNRM Levy

$1,023,933Loans

$4.086mOperating surplus ratio

9.3 per centSustainability ratio

113.4 per centLoan repayment % of rates

6 per centCash net of reserves

$41,868

2011/12 budget at a glance

July - Sep‘11What’s on

Emergency services - 000 Life threatening or time critical emergencies

SES - 132 500 Storms, flooding or threat of flooding

Phone: 8416 6333 / Email: csu@wtcc.sa.gov.au

Emergency contact numbers

General Council enquiries

Police - 131 444 Non critical situations

Council after hours emergency - 8416 6333 After hours emergency services within the Council area

Regular events

What’s onTo have an event listed in the ‘What’s on’ section of Talking Points, contact Trent Chaplin on 8416 6333 or email details to tchaplin@wtcc.sa.gov.au.

Airport Over 50s ClubEvery weekday, mornings and afternoonsCoral Sea Rd, FulhamNew members welcome - activities include cards, line dancing, low-key fitness, indoor bowls, mah jong, table tennis, bingo, pool, barbecues and bus trips.Tel. 8353 5101

Men’s Shed Every Tuesday, 9am - noonSt Richards Anglican Church, 1 May Tce, LockleysTel. Ron Ingleton 8356 3097

Greek Lyceum DancersEvery Tuesday, 7.10pmSA Folk Centre, Corner South Rd and George St, ThebartonTel. Barbara Diakos 0402 258 216

Lockleys Bowling ClubBowls every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday - mostly pairs. Names must be registered by 10am on the day.Rutland Avenue, Lockleys.Phone 8443 6798.

Winter Social BowlsWednesday and Saturday afternoons, 12.45pm UnderdaleBowlingClub, 189HolbrooksRd,UnderdaleSmall entry fee with token prize money Casual clothing. Tea, coffee and biscuits provided.Tel. Ken Smith 8354 0634 after hours

St Richards Bridge ClubEvery Second Wednesday, noon – 3pmSt Richards Anglican Church, 1 May Tce, LockleysTel. Dawn White 8443 7490

SoundWavesFirst, third and last Thursday every month, 11am - 2pmSA Folk Centre, Corner South Rd and George St, ThebartonMusic performance and workshop for people with a disability.Email: tdoyle.visions@bigpond.com.au

Latino GroovesEvery Thursday, 6.30pm beginners, 7.30pm intermediateSA Folk Centre, Corner South Rd and George St, ThebartonLearn Brazilian Zouk with authentic Brazilian instructor Gaspar Ribeiro.Classes $15/$12 no need to book.www.latinogrooves.com.au

Airport District Probus ClubFourth Thursday morning every monthHenley-FulhamUnitingChurch,16Madeline Cres, Fulham GardensFor semi-retired people who are interested in social interaction.Tel. Shirley 8356 5791 or Neville 8356 5013

Cummins House Guided Tour and Afternoon TeaFirst and third Sunday every month, 2pm - 4pm23 Sheoak Avenue, Novar GardensEmail cummins@internode.on.net

Lockleys Bowling ClubSizzle - Thursday evening dinner at 6pm. Menu changes every week on a four week cycle. Phone 8443 6798 by Tuesday 5pm to register your name.Rutland Avenue, Lockleys

July

My Relationship – Writing CompetitionEntries close August 1St Richards Anglican Church, 1 May Tce, LockleysTel. Fr David Covington-Groth 8351 8280

Great Aussie Bush DanceFriday 1 July, 7.30pmDances called by experienced dance leaders, beginners welcome.SA Folk Centre, Corner South Rd and George St, Thebartonwww.folkfederation.com

Wild West Winter Solstice ConcertSaturday 2 July, 7pmSA Folk Centre, Corner South Rd and George St, Thebartonwww.folkfederation.com

SA Pyjama DayFriday 8 JulyEdmund Rice Camps (SA) Inc, 117 South Rd, Thebartonwww.eddiericecamps.org.au

Singers SessionSunday 10 July, 5pm - 9pmBring your voices and instruments and join the circle of music. Gold coin donation, $5 for shared pizza supper.SA Folk Centre, Corner South Rd and George St, Thebartonwww.folkfederation.com

The Rat Pack - a tribute to Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jnr and Dean MartinTuesday 19 July, 2pmStar Theatre, 145 Sir Donald Bradman Dr, Hiltonwww.outofthe square.net.au

West Adelaide vs EaglesSaturday 23 July, 2.10pmCity Mazda Stadium, Milner Rd, Richmondwww.sanfl.com.au

Neil Murray ConcertSunday 24 JulySA Folk Centre, Corner South Rd and George St, Thebartonwww.folkfederation.comWest Torrens Historical Society General MeetingMonday 25 July, 7.45pmKandahar, 329 Marion Rd, North PlymptonFormer suburbs of West Torrens: Long Gone - Stories and photos from our research.Web users.chariot.net.au/~wths/programme.html

St Richards Trading PostFriday 29 & Saturday 30 July, 9am – 2pmSt Richards Anglican Church, 1 May Tce, LockleysTel. Margaret Comley 8355 1516

West Adelaide vs North AdelaideSaturday 30 July, 2.10pmCity Mazda Stadium, Milner Rd, Richmondwww.sanfl.com.au

Out of the Square Comedy GalaSaturday 30 July, 7.30pmStar Theatre, 145 Sir Donald Bradman Dr, Hiltonwww.outofthe square.net.au

August

Great Aussie Bush DanceFriday 5 August, 7.30pmDances called by experienced dance leaders, beginners welcome.SA Folk Centre, Corner South Rd and George St, Thebartonwww.folkfederation.com

Fred Smith ConcertSaturday 13 AugustSA Folk Centre, Corner South Rd and George St, Thebartonwww.folkfederation.com

Singers SessionSunday 14 August, 5pm - 9pmBring your voices and instruments and join the circle of music. Gold coin donation, $5 for shared pizza supper.SA Folk Centre, Corner South Rd and George St, Thebartonwww.folkfederation.com

Riffs and Tiffs - String Fever Matinee ConcertTuesday 16 August, 2pmStar Theatre, 145 Sir Donald Bradman Dr, Hiltonwww.outofthe square.net.au

West Torrens Historical Society MeetingMonday 22 August, 7.45pmKandahar, 329 Marion Rd, North PlymptonThe Hardy Influence: Grape-growing and winemaking in the West Torrens DistrictWeb users.chariot.net.au/~wths/programme.html

September

Lockleys Bowling ClubPennants start in September this year - formal practice will start late August. Night Owls play Tuesday and Wednesday evenings starting mid September. New members welcome.Phone 8443 6798

Great Aussie Bush DanceFriday 2 September, 7.30pmDances called by experienced dance leaders, beginners welcome.SA Folk Centre, Corner South Rd and George St, Thebartonwww.folkfederation.comAppalling BehaviourFriday 2 September, 7pm.Saturday 3 September, 2pm.Free performance by Stephen HouseWest Torrens Auditorium Gallery1 Brooker Terrace, Hilton.Tickets essential - contact Lee Prestwood 8416 6267.

West Adelaide vs SturtSaturday 10 September, 2.10pmCity Mazda Stadium, Milner Rd, Richmondwww.sanfl.com.au

Singers SessionSunday 11 September, 5pm - 9pmBring your voices and instruments and join the circle of music. Gold coin donation, $5 for shared pizza supper.SA Folk Centre, Corner South Rd and George St, Thebartonwww.folkfederation.com

Songs from the British Isles - Metropolitan Male ChoirTuesday 13 September 2pmStar Theatre, 145 Sir Donald Bradman Dr, Hiltonwww.outofthe square.net.au

Launch of My Relationship exhibitionMonday 18 September, 5pmSt Richards Anglican Church, 1 May Tce, LockleysTel. Fr David Covington-Groth 8351 8280

West Torrens Historical Society MeetingMonday 26 September, 7.45pmKandahar, 329 Marion Rd, North Plympton50 Years Ago - bring items and memorabilia on the year 1961 in West Torrens.Web users.chariot.net.au/~wths/programme.html

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