Margaret Howie

CHAIRPERSON Margaret attended her first SARWG in Bordertown and in 2016 chaired the Riverland SARWG, with the help of an amazing committee. She took on the role of SARWG chairperson in 2018 and is committed to maintaining the spirit and values of the Gatherings. Born in Renmark, Margaret has been involved in the horticultural sector […]
2. Liz Harfull

Best-selling author Liz Harfull is passionate about telling the stories and unearthing the histories of the extraordinary everyday people who make up our communities, especially in rural and regional Australia. Liz grew up on a dairy farm near Mount Gambier, and has been earning a living writing in one form or another since she was […]
Yoga Pam

About the Workshop: Movements/ Breath/ Relaxation- suitable for all ages and fitness levels. If you can breathe you can do yoga. Experience the benefits of reconnecting to our breath, moving through some beautiful movements for our body to experience the inner sanctuary of peace that resides within us all. Pam Gibson (Yoga Pam), who has […]
Stitch a Spiral Notepad

About the Workshop: Jill Cutting has been creating different crafts for 30 years. Embroidering is one of her many talents and she offers her crafty skills to you. Jill will teach the simple stitches required to create the notebook. Have a chat as you create a Spiral Notepad using buttonhole stitch and pictures of Robe […]
Square Dancing for Beginners

About the Workshop: Dancing is great fun! Learn simple steps & listen to instructions as you dance. How well do you know your left & right? Heather Gibbons will lead you in this gentle exercise. Participants need: Participants to wear shoes comfortable for dancing. Please bring a water bottle.
Heritage Walking Tour – Early Schools of Robe

About the Workshop: The Robe Branch of the National Trust of South Australia have been conducting heritage walking tours for some time, and this tour was produced from extensive research of around twenty small schools that existed in Robe from 1855. Many of these were in small cottages, and with teachers from an array of […]
Cooking Workshop with Thip

The Thip Thai Food story is one of great food attracting great local support. In 2015, having newly arrived in Streaky Bay, Thip began offering meals to the Streaky Bay Hospital staff for their Friday lunch. Having enjoyed these lunches staff started ordering enough food to take home for dinner for their families. Word spread […]
Health & Wellness Workshop

Our workshops deliver Health, Wellness , how to become Fitter through life and connection The workshop encompass and touch on all things Women’s Wellness, covering Nutrition, fitness , motivation, movement, health , finding connection in our remote lives We deliver movement classes that focus on movement and strength for Women, all pelvic floor safe and […]
Hand Building Pottery Workshop

Join local potter Kayla Window from Retro Squid Pottery for a workshop where you will learn the basics of hand building techniques with demonstrations and examples on display. The workshop is suitable for everyone, and is a hands on experience. *pieces will be glazed and fired in Retro Squid studio after they have dried properly […]
CFS Community Engagement & Bushfire Community Legal Program

Preparing yourself emotionally and understanding Fire Danger Ratings and warnings. Discussing the differences between a “leave early” and a “stay and defend” plan. Preparing a Bushfire Survival Plan and identifying hazards around the home. Operating pumps and firefighting equipment. Understanding bushfire behaviour. The presentation will be delivered by the Bushfire Community Legal Program – a […]