Wool and Worms

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”3092″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]If Ewes have worms, you won’t get wool! Well you will-just less of it and other losses. This workshop will include an overview of wool knowledge, identification and preparation for sale from ‘Grass to Garment’ to maximising your $$’s and a very close look at the types of worms that can […]

Preparing For an Adventure Greater Than the Normal Holiday

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”2680″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Do you fancy leaving your daily life behind and hitting the road as a Grey Nomad or selling all your belongings and backpacking the world ?  Local Strath lady, Cate has led such an interesting life, spending 8 years of it, cruising around the world. This workshop is all about discussion […]

Introduction To Belly Dancing

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”2677″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Start wiggling  those hips and join in this great fun workshop with Belly Dancing devotee for more than 10 years, Heather. You will get a brief history of its origins, and learn about the health benefits, followed by warm up exercises and be taught the basic movements, then cool down exercises.  […]

The Mental Health Toolbox and Why This Can be Fun

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”2494″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]The focus will be to build a concept of a Mental Health Toolbox. Also talk about the local Strathalbyn Suicide Prevention Network and how that has helped our Rural Community and cover the value of being a country psychologist for a local community. I am a country psychologist who has lived […]

Herbs, Varieties and Uses (Own Transport)

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”2491″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]A discussion around the importance of using herbs in our everyday life. Try different varieties of culinary herbs and how they may be used and grown.  Sample herbal teas fresh from the garden and learn the medicinal benefits of some easy to grow herbs, plus how we can attract more beneficial […]

The Secret Art Of Recipe Writing

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”3383″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Writing recipes that enable people to successfully reproduce grandmother’s fruit cake or the delicious dish you make every week for your children, is not as simple as you might suspect. Author of the best -seller, The Australian Blue Ribbon Cookbook , Liz will draw on her experience gained in her career […]

Practical Reiki and Meditation for Health and Wellbeing

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”2451″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]What is Reiki and how does it work? Learn the practical applications of Reiki and how it can be used as a life tool in everyday situations. Reiki is an ancient Relaxation technique that has evolved into a Modern day Natural and Complimentary Wellness Therapy which can be learned and utilised […]

Introduction to Family History Research

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”2448″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Do you want to know about your family’s history. Where to start? Where to find information? This workshop will help you to learn how to start your research: who to include or leave out; pros and cons of various Genealogy sites; explanation of various forms, eg census forms, birth, death and […]

Birds, Bees, Bats and Citizen Science

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”2441″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Coordinated by the Natural Resources Centre in Strathalbyn a team from The Department of Environment and Water presents: On Farm Biodiversity – What you can do on your property to help declining woodland birds.   Kylie Moritz Soil Acidity– Citizen Science looks at soil acidity in the Mount Lofty Ranges.   Jacqui Wilson, […]

So Do You Really Want To Be A Councillor?

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”2318″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]This interactive workshop with Lorraine, who has been a councillor for 30 years with 12 as Mayor,  will take you to the floor of a council chamber so you can experience what it is really like in there. Are you curious about being a councillor? Are you keen to see it […]