TREE OF THE MONTH
Meet this remarkable River Red Gum at Harrogate Reserve - a survivor of the 2019 Cudlee Creek fires.
Estimated to be 200 to 250 years old, this significant mature tree is not only a striking feature of the landscape but also an ecological powerhouse.
Trees like this provide critical habitat hollows that take decades to form offering nesting, breeding and shelter sites for wildlife including parrots, cockatoos, owls, micro-bats, possums and reptiles.
Its canopy, bark and roots support a rich diversity of native species while also providing nectar, pollen, leaves and shade.
Old trees like this are more than survivors - they're essential living ecosystems.
COME FOR THE LAST LAUGH!
It's the last weekend of the touring comedy festival A Good Laugh and it's going out with a bang!
There are just a handful of tickets left for the gala grand finale at Mount Barker Town Hall this Saturday 16 May featuring a brilliant lineup:
😆 Nona Mona
😆 @lori_bell_comedy as Granny Flaps
😆 Kevin Kropinyeri
😆 @damiancallinan
😆 @wardyaknow Alex Ward
Link in bio to book tickets.
A Good Laugh is presented by @bamboozled_productions with support from Mount Barker District Council.
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THESE KITTENS ARE NOT AI 🐈⬛
These gorgeous creatures are real - and they're all looking for homes!
Meet them in person at our Pop Up Adoption Day happening this Friday 15 May from 10.30am - 1.30pm at Pets Domain in the Homemaker Centre.
Please note we're not accepting early applications or holds for these kittens.
If you're serious about adopting, please come and see us Friday and bring the following documentation with you on the day:
🐾 proof of home ownership; or
🐾 landlord approval if you're renting.
In addition to these kittens, we'll also have other cats looking for their 'furever' family.
All animals are desexed and microchipped.
Adoption fees vary and range from $220 for kittens to $55 for senior cats eight years and over.
Friday's Pop Up Adoption Day is delivered by Council in partnership with the state's Dog and Cat Management Board.
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REKINDLE - A LOCAL RECONCILIATION WEEK CELEBRATION
Show your support for reconciliation by joining us around the campfire for an evening of song and spoken word at REKINDLE.
📆 Saturday 23 May
🕰️ 6pm - 10pm
📍 @flaxley_woven
🎟️ Free
Performances by:
🖤 Ngarrindjeri/Gunditjmara singer-songwriter Katie Aspel
💛 Adnyamathanha Hip Hop artist Isaiah Janiak
❤️ Singer songwriter Tim Moore
🖤 Award-winning spoken word artist Matthew Pankhurst
There will also be open-mic opportunities for you to share your hopes for reconciliation.
Perform or be present - the choice is yours!
As an added creative highlight of the evening, reconciliation-inspired artworks designed by local children will be digitally projected onto the walls of Flaxley Church.
Please RSVP for catering purposes.
Link in bio.
REKINDLE is a National Reconciliation Week initiative conceived by Mount Barker District Council in collaboration with First Nations artist and Adelaide Hills Reconciliation Working Group Member Ros Cameron and Flaxley Woven.
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GIGGLES GALORE 🤣 🤣 🤣
Grey skies couldn't dampen the smiles at The Big Giggle!
This free family event was held on the lawns of @hahndorfacademy last Sunday as part of the touring comedy festival A Good Laugh.
With live comedy, roving performers and hands-on workshops, we loved seeing so many big laughs from little people.
A Good Laugh wraps up Saturday 16 May with only limited tickets remaining for the gala performance at Mount Barker Town Hall.
Get your tickets at:
/a-good-laugh-mount-barker-town-hall-mount-barker
A Good Laugh is presented by @bamboozled_productions with support from Mount Barker District Council.
📹 @_jakeforrester
READY FOR SECONDS?
Get your fill of comedy as the touring festival A Good Laugh continues for a second weekend across the district.
Saturday night's show at The Cheese Factory in Meadows - headlined by much-loved comedian @melindabuttle - is now a sellout!
Here's where you can still get in on the action this weekend:
📍 Echunga - Memorial Institute
📆 Friday 8 May
🎤 Lineup includes Bobby Macumber, Clay McMath, Jazz King, Mr Spin and @fabienclark
⭐ Headline act: Sam Taunton - former co-host of 'The Project' and Melbourne Comedy International Comedy Festival Pinder Prize winner
Link to book tickets in bio.
The festival finishes on Saturday 16 May with a gala event at Mount Barker Town Hall - get in quick before it sells out!
A Good Laugh is presented by @bamboozled_productions with support from Mount Barker District Council.
@echungacommunityassociation | @cheesefactorymeadows
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SAVE THE DATE - POP UP ADOPTION DAY 🐱
Ready to open your home - and heart - to a new 'furmily' member?
Come along to our first ever Cat Pop Up Adoption Day:
🐈 Friday May 15
🐈 10.30am - 1.30pm
🐈 Pets Domain
🐈 Homemaker Centre
To support your application to adopt, we ask that you please bring the following documentation with you on the day:
👉 proof of home ownership; or
👉 landlord approval if you're renting.
Watch this space - we'll be sharing a photo of the cats available for adoption before next Friday.
This Pop Up Adoption Day is a joint initiative between Council and the state's Dog and Cat Management Board.
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MAKE MAY YOUR MONTH TO TRY SOMETHING NEW
Looking to learn a new skill, spark your creativity or experience something a little different?
May is packed with events that help you build confidence, gain practical skills and enjoy new experiences across the community.
Here’s a snapshot of what’s on this month:
🍪 Cooking Skills for Life (16–25 years 5 week program)
🍳 Everyday Cooking for Adults (5 week program)
🪵 Introduction to Woodworking for Women
🎵 Don’t Knock Noah musical play
🎨 Expressive Watercolour & Drawing with Bethany Neck
🍎 Gut Health Workshop
🎭 Gwenny of the Britannia – an immersive 1850s pub experience featuring live theatre, three‑course dinner and horse‑drawn carriage rides.
Whether you want to learn, create, cook or be entertained, there’s something for everyone this May.
Explore the full May calendar and submit your event here:
👉 www.mountbarker.sa.gov.au/discover/whats-on
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KSP SKATE PARK – PAINTED AND OPEN
The skate park at Keith Stephenson Park has a fresh new look!
The park was recently closed for several days to allow for repainting using specialised skate paint to improve grip and safety.
The new colour scheme was chosen following input from local skateboarders, who have been advocating for the improvements.
Temporary fencing is coming down today and the park will be ready to use just in time for the weekend.
This project is a great example of young people contributing to positive change in the community, and we ask that all users respect the skate park by not graffitiing or deliberately damaging the surface.
Looking ahead, a regional skatepark is planned for Mount Barker and we’re inviting the community to help decide where it should go.
This stage of consultation is focused on location only, with detailed design to follow once a preferred site is identified.
You can share your feedback here 👉
https://yoursay.mountbarker.sa.gov.au/mount-barker-centre-masterplan
GET READY FOR SOME SERIOUSLY SILLY FUN 😄
Looking for something fun and FREE to do with the kids this weekend?
The Big Giggle is taking over the @hahndorfacademy lawns this Sunday 3 May from 11am - 4pm.
It will be a full day of laughs, play and family-friendly entertainment as part of A Good Laugh comedy festival.
Bring the whole crew along and enjoy:
✨ Live comedy and performances from favourites like Miss Kiki and BAM WOW
🎭 Roving fun with The Swag Muppets and Fairy & Floss
🎤 A comedy stage packed with entertainment for all ages
🎨 Hands-on workshops for kids who love to get creative
🍔 Plenty of food options to keep everyone happy
Let us know you're coming!
Find the link to register in bio.
The Big Giggle is presented by @bamboozled_productions with support from Mount Barker District Council.
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MOVE FAST - WE HAVE A SELL OUT!
The new touring comedy festival A Good Laugh debuts in Mount Barker district next Friday 1 May.
First stop is @tinsheddistillingco in Nairne and tickets for this show have now SOLD OUT!
You can still catch the action with lots more comedy coming to Mount Barker district for the festival which runs until Satuday 16 May.
Acts include the one and only @theclairehooper who'll be taking to the stage at the famous Macclesfield Institute on Saturday 2 May.
Remember to be at @hahndorfacademy on Sunday 3 May for the festival's FREE family-friendly event - The Big Giggle.
There'll be fun-filled workshops and magical comedy throughout the day as well as food trucks.
Don’t miss your chance for A Good Laugh!
Check out the events page for the full line up and to book.
Link in bio.
A Good Laugh is a major event presented by @bamboozled_productions with support from Council.
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ANZAC DAY DAWN SERVICES
This Saturday 25 April - ANZAC Day - we recognise all Australian service men and women past and present, and invite you to take part in dawn services across the district honouring those who did not return.
SERVICES ACROSS THE DISTRICT:
🌹 Mount Barker Soldiers Memorial, Mann Street, at 6am
🌹 Littlehampton Peace Memorial, Miels Park on Old Princes Highway, at 6am
🌹 Hahndorf Cenotaph, Alec Johnson Park on Mount Barker Road, at 6.30am
🌹 Nairne Cenotaph, Market Reserve on Main Road, at 6.15am
🌹 Meadows War Memorial, Mawson Road, at 6.30am
🌹 Kanmantoo War Memorial, Lewis Court, at 6.15am
🌹 Echunga Garden of Remembrance, corner of Echunga and Strathalbyn Roads, at 6.30am
Lest we forget.
