Weekly Round Up - Inspiring small businesses - 13 May 2022 - Walkerville Council
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Inspiring small businesses Weekly Round Up 13 May 2022
Contents Inspiring small businesses ................................................................. 3 Thank YOU from the Town of Walkerville! .......................................... 4 Crawford Reserve ............................................................................... 5 Levi Oval public toilets........................................................................ 6 Weekly Waste Tip ............................................................................... 6 Pets of Walkerville – voting is open.................................................... 7 Started planting this gardening season? ....................................... 8 Women of Walkerville ........................................................................ 8 Women of Walkerville ........................................................................ 9 Cultivate ........................................................................................... 10 Council meetings .............................................................................. 12 Street sweeping helps keep the Township clean.............................. 13 Weekly Round Up 13 May 2022 2
Inspiring small businesses Business insider tips and insights from South Australian leaders. Small Business Commissioner Nerissa Kilvert, Mayor Elizabeth Fricker, small business owner Simone Douglas, Propel SA Chair Mary Nizamis, Deloitte turnaround & restructuring lead Nathan Schwarz and specialist accredited advisor Bevan Roberts. Small business owners were privy to insights on the State’s economic climate at Propel SA’s State Business Breakfast yesterday (12 May 2022) at Norwood Football Club. An esteemed panel of South Australian business leaders discussed their thoughts on small business in the State, as well as the economic developments that traders should be aware of within the local climate. The State’s new Minister for Small & Family Business the Hon. Andrea Michaels MP shared her goals for the role, while three-times over successful small business owner Simone Douglas provided a personal insight into the real life and struggles of SMEs. Propel SA (formerly known as EBEC) supports small businesses by providing advice, networking events and mentoring services. The Town of Walkerville is a proud supporter and funding partner of Propel SA. Weekly Round Up 13 May 2022 3
Thank YOU from the Town of Walkerville! “Wave Your Appreciation” for volunteers as part of National Volunteer Week from 16-22 May 2022. Town of Walkerville Customer Service Officer Sasha Clarke, WHS/HR Administration Officer Jim Dickens, Group Leader Customer Service Hedy Hashemi and Acting Chief Executive Officer Scott Reardon. The Town of Walkerville Mayor, Elected Members, Acting Chief Executive Officer and staff wish to send a massive THANK YOU to our wonderful volunteers. We are joining the “Wave Your Appreciation” campaign and putting our hands up to thank volunteers with a special smile. The community within our Township is truly remarkable in their selfless efforts as they give up their time to support and assist other people, programs and causes. You can wave your appreciation for volunteers by adding a smiley face on your hand and uploading your photo to social media with #WaveForVolunteers and #NVW2022. Weekly Round Up 13 May 2022 4
Crawford Reserve Crawford Reserve upgrade commencing June 2022. A new reserve upgrade on Walkerville Terrace is commencing in June 2022, which will include new gardens, footpaths, reading areas and barbeque facilities. Crawford Reserve is quietly nestled along Walkerville Terrace, between Hay Lane and Horn Court, and is located across the road from aged care facility Allity. Nearby residents will be contacted with specific details of the works in the coming weeks, with project completion expected by August 2022. For further information, please contact Council’s Assets and Infrastructure team during business hours. Weekly Round Up 13 May 2022 5
Levi Oval public toilets Exeloo opened! The new public toilet at Levi Oval was opened this week. The Exeloo will be open during daylight hours and automatically lock during the evening for security purposes. For further information, please contact our Assets and Infrastructure team during business hours. Weekly Waste Tip Getting takeaway tonight? Could your takeaway container be composted? Compostable containers include 100% paper, cardboard, wood, rye straw or compostable products with no lining or additives. Here's a pizza advice of which bin your pizza box or takeaway container can go in, click here www.whichbin.sa.gov.au/tips/could-your-takeaway- container-be-composted- Weekly Round Up 13 May 2022 6
Pets of Walkerville -- - voting is open Jump online to "heart" your favourite photo in the Pets of Walkerville competition. To celebrate the launch of Council's new engagement website, Your Say Walkerville, we are encouraging you to vote in the people's choice "Pets of Walkerville!! To vote in the photo competition, you just need to "like" your favourite pet. The pet with the most likes will be crowned the "Pet of Walkerville" and its owners will win a personalised mug featuring their furry (or not so furry) friend, as well as having their pet's image used for promotion for the upcoming dog and cat registrations. How to vote in the Pets of Walkerville competition? 1. Register for Your Say Walkerville here 2. Check out the Pets of Walkerville entries others and "heart" your favourite Voting closes 19 May 2022. Woof, meow - let the voting begin - good luck! Weekly Round Up 13 May 2022 7
Started planting this gardening season? Part of the journey to becoming a true green thumb is knowing how to care for your plants – that includes knowing when to water and prune, how to use mulch and whether your plants need fertiliser. While native plants tend to be low maintenance, they will still need a bit of love every now and then. Find out how to keep your garden thriving through tips by Green Adelaide – a statutory State Government board established to create a cooler, greener, wilder and climate- resilient Adelaide that celebrates our unique culture. To find out when to water, when to prune and how to use mulch or gravel, click here. Women of Walkerville The WoW Foundation presents: Virtual tour of Walkerville Cemetery Join local historian Lyn O’Grady for a virtual tour of the Walkerville Wesleyan Cemetery. It is hard to believe that our small heritage cemetery is home to many souls, some with notable family names and others whose lives were a struggle. Take a glimpse into the history as Lyn shares pictures and stories from the past. All funds raised are for the charities of the Women of Walkerville. Enjoy the talk with a beverage and snack on arrival. Wednesday 8 June 2022, 6pm-7pm, Walkerville Town Hall, $12.50 per person. Book by calling 8342 7100 or at events.humanitix.com/tour-walkerville-cemetery Weekly Round Up 13 May 2022 8
Women of Walkerville The WoW Foundation presents: A tour of the historic and scenic grounds of Marble Hill Come on a tour of the historic and scenic grounds of Marble Hill. Built in 1878 by Governor Sir William Jervois, Marble Hill was the Vice-Regal summer residence for 75 years from 1880, until it was destroyed by the Black Sunday bushfires on 2 January 1955. The main structure remained a ruin until the property was purchased in October 2009, by Patricia and Edwin Michell, residents of Medindie. The Michells have started a massive restoration project, which has included the extensive grounds, stables and lastly the main house. Patricia Michell has previously spoken twice at Women of Walkerville events, giving us the history and the challenges of this project. We now have an opportunity to see for ourselves! Please note the main house is still a construction site and will not be accessible. Join us for a guided trip to the hills, a tour of the property and afternoon tea with a glass of rosé in the historic stables. We advise that this tour is for attendees who do not have mobility limitations. All funds raised are for the charities of the Women of Walkerville. Wednesday 22 June 2022, 1pm-5pm, $80 plus booking fee per person. Book by calling 8342 7100 or at events.humanitix.com/wow-marble-hill-tour Weekly Round Up 13 May 2022 9
Stretch, Meditate and Relax This age old practice enables us to calm the mind, relax the body and ease away stress and tension, which improves both physical and mental wellbeing. Learn some simple, easy to apply and effective meditation and yoga practices to achieve a deeper sense of peace in your daily life. 6pm-7pm, Tuesdays 10, 17, 25 May 2022, Walkerville Town Hall. $5 per person. Bookings essential by calling 8342 7100 or at events.humanitix.com/stretch-meditate-relax U can Uke Ukulele Classes - Term 2 Beginners Ukulele 4:00pm - 5:00pm This course introduces participants to learning the ukulele in a fun and enjoyable way. Course material included. Bring your own uke or borrow one of ours. Beyond Beginners 5:30pm - 6:30pm The Beyond Beginners course is for ukulele players who have mastered the basics and want to move on. Bring your own uke or borrow one of ours. 8 weeks for $45.00 or $35.00 concession. All welcome, children must be 10+ years. Term 2 sessions for 2022 in the Civic Centre on Mondays: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 May and 6, 20, 27 June 2022. Book by calling 8342 7100 or at events.humanitix.com/u-can-uke Weekly Round Up 13 May 2022 10
Coding for kids It’s time to learn some basic coding after school. Coding is the art of telling a computer how to perform complex tasks. Coding is a skill that improves problem solving, creativity and communication. The hour of code offers many activities where you will PLAY, LEARN and CODE. Book in for a session to see what it is all about. 3:45pm-4:45pm, Tuesdays, Walkerville Town Hall. FREE. Booking essential by calling 8342 7100 or at events.humanitix.com/coding-for- kids-play-learn-and-code National Simultaneous Storytime 2022 Come join us for National Simultaneous Storytime while we read Family Tree by Josh Pyke, described as a sweet book with beautiful illustrations from Ronojoy Ghosh. 'It started with a seed, and that seed was me. And, over time, laughter filled my garden'. Family Tree is a hearfelt celebration of family, community and the seasons of life to cherish and to share. 10:50am-11:30am, Wednesday 25 May 2022, Walkerville Town Hall. FREE. Book by calling 08 8342 7100 or at events.humanitix.com/nns-at-walkerville-library-2022 Weekly Round Up 13 May 2022 11
Laughter Yoga Rediscover laughter and reap the benefits: reduce stress, improve immune system, boost your mood and even manage pain. Laughter yoga does not involve any downward dog and can be done standing or seated. You will leave this session guaranteed to be happier, calmer and more positive. Join TEDx speaker and author, Annie Harvey, as we put fun into our lives and release some of those happy hormones! 6.30pm-7.30pm, Monday 1 June 2022. FREE. Walkerville Town Hall. Suitable for adults. Bookings essential by calling 8342 7100 or at events.humanitix.com/laughter Council meetings The next Ordinary Meeting of Council will be held on Monday 16 May 2022. All Council and Committee meetings will be temporarily held online until further notice. The Council Chambers will not be open to the public during this time, however, meetings will be live streamed via YouTube. Questions for public question time may be submitted to the Chief Executive Officer by 5pm on Monday 16 May 2022 via email (office@walkerville.sa.gov.au), post (Chief Executive Officer, PO Box 55 Walkerville SA 5081) or hand delivery (Community and Civic Centre, 66 Walkerville Terrace, Gilberton). Weekly Round Up 13 May 2022 12
Street sweeping helps keep the Township clean Our street sweeping programs are seasonally adjusted to effectively manage the level of risk in streets where issues are present generally relating to street tree litter. While we make every effort to keep our streets clean year-round, you can help out by doing the following: • Avoid sweeping leaves or clippings onto the road; • Do not park caravans, trailers or boats on the road for extended periods. Vale Park Main Roads Gilberton/Medindie Walkerville 18/05/2022 25/05/2022 1/06/2022 9/06/2022 15/06/2022 22/06/2022 29/06/2022 7/07/2022 13/07/2022 20/07/2022 27/07/2022 4/08/2022 10/08/2022 17/08/2022 24/08/2022 1/09/2022 7/09/2022 14/09/2022 21/09/2022 29/09/2022 5/10/2022 12/10/2022 19/10/2022 27/10/2022 2/11/2022 9/11/2022 16/11/2022 24/11/2022 30/11/2022 7/12/2022 14/12/2022 22/12/2022 28/12/2022 Weekly Round Up 13 May 2022 13
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