Willunga
There are many places of interest in this historical town. Slow down and enjoy the delights of Willunga, where hospitality, great food and wine are a way of life, explore tree lined streets filled with the sound of birds.
Willunga was once as known for its slate as Ballarat was known for its gold. By 1846 four quarries were operating in the surrounding hills, and Willunga was the biggest producer of roofing slate in Australia.
In Delabole Road, Willunga you can still see some of the mud brick foundations of houses which were used by the workers in the slate quarries.
Willunga Farmers Market Saturdays only
The Willunga Farmers market is found in the Willunga Town Square every Saturday from 8am to 12noon.
Some historical pictures of Willunga from Willunga Town and District 1901-1925 by Martin Dunstan
Polkinghorne's horse team 1916
The largest load of timber ever carried to the railway siding to be used in the Broken Hill Mines, as shoring timbers.
Hawker traveller selling linen 1907
Mrs C Lipson buying linen from a travelling hawker from North Adelaide 1907.
The Willunga Royal Mail 1915
For many years the coach carried passengers and mail between Willunga and Adelaide, the coach driver is Mr Walter Branson, the service finished on arrival of the train service.
2009 FLEURIEU FOLK FESTIVAL
The third Folk Festival is being held in the beautiful township of Willunga 23rd...25th October 2009.
With a great line up of Acts
FRIENDS OF ALDINGA SCRUB We meet at Aldinga Library Community Room, cnr Aldinga Beach Road and Pridham Blvd on the second Thursday of the month at 7.30 pm. Ph. Helen McSkimming,85563166. Working bees are held each Tuesday morning during the cooler months. Contact John Edmeades, 8556 4385.We welcome new members at our meetings and working bees. Web:
www.angelfire.com/joumal/aldingascrub
WEIGHT WATCHERS
SA Weight Watchers Association meets each Monday night (except public holidays) at the Aldinga Community Centre, Symonds Reserve Hall, Stewart Avenue, Aldinga Beach. Weigh in at 5.30 pm; meeting at 6.30 pm. $25 joining fee, renewal fee $20 ($18 concession) plus $2 per week.
WILLUNGA DISTRICT COMMUNITY
TRANSPORT BOARD INC.
161 Main Road, McLaren Vale 5171. Phone: 8323 9899. We transport the frail aged and disadvantaged door to door Monday to Friday.
WILLUNGA NATIONAL TRUST The Slate Museum and Court House Museum will be open 1 lam to 4 pm on Tuesday, 1 to 5 pm on Weekends and Public Holidays. Inquiries ph 8556 2195.
WILLUNGA EMBROIDERERS Meets 1st and 3'1 Tuesday of the month at "The Hub" corner of Main Road & St Peters Terrace, Willunga. For anyone interested in embroidery, friendship & fun. All welcome. Beginner's classes available.
For further information
phone: Val 8556 5556, President.
WILLUNGA ENVIRONMENT CENTRE
INC.
18 High Street Willunga ph. 8556 4188 10.00 am — 3.00 pm Mon, Fri,
9.30 am — 1.30 pm Sat
Shirley Worsfold (Centre Manager)
WILLUNGA KICK BOXING CLUB Meet at The Old Railway Station, Railway Terrace, Willunga each Monday & Thursday nights at 7 pm. Contact Peter 0407 324 530 or just come and try.
WILLUNGA LIONS AUCTION
The Auction is held on the last Saturday of each month (except December), at Lions Saleyard, Binney Road, Willunga.
All enquiries to Joe Bull 8556 2906 or Dean Hunt 0414 564 389.
WILLUNGA JUDO CLUB
Meet at The Old Railway Station,
Railway Terrace, Willunga
Cnntart Grecr 8552 7074_
WILLUNGA LIONS LADIES
AUXILIARY BOUTIQUE
COME AND SEE US!!
Have you met our ladies at the Lions Boutique on Butterworth Road, Aldinga Beach?
We are friendly and helpful and would love to meet you on Wednesday or Saturday mornings, opening at 8 am until about 1.30 pm. Our stock in the Boutique and our shed next door is very diverse. I am sure we can help you to find just what you are looking for – pre-loved clothes, toys, books, brie a brac, etc. All priced to please!!
Local community projects benefit from the money we raise. Donations are always very welcome. Do come and have a look.
Contacts: Merle Hirsch on 8557 7519
and Margaret Dorton, 8556 3591.
WILLUNGA QUARRY MARKET www.willungaquarrymarket.com Second Saturday every month
9 am - 1 pm Willunga Recreation Park Inc Oval grounds, Aldinga Road, WILLUNGA
Craft, produce, plants.
The next Market will be on
12th September 2009
Enquires: Pamela
Phone: 8556 2502
WILLUNGA TABLE TENNIS CLUB
is always looking to expand its player base and any interested players are more than welcome to join us. We cater for young, old, male, female, experienced or novice.
Games are played in the old show hall in Willunga.
We have new equipment and loan bats are available.
Games are played on Tuesday & Wednesday nights starting at 7.00pm & only cost $ 3.00 per night.
These are separate competitions but you can play both nights if you wish.
This is a friendly but socially competitive grade of table tennis and supper is always served. To register your interest please contact: John Nixon 8556 5950
Grant Frith 8557 8309
Michael Seiben 8556 6242
WILLUNGA HILL ART GROUP INC. Meet the first Tuesday in the month 7 pm at Waverley Homestead, by the Willunga Golf Club, St Peters Terrace. New members and other art persons interested are most welcome. Contact 8323 9628.
LADIES' PROBUS CLUB
OF THE SOUTHERN VALES NEWS
21 September
SOULFOOD
Soulfood, the choir of the Willunga Farmers Market, is looking for singers who enjoy good food, life and singing.
If you have a voice and some musical knowledge phone:
Rosie 8556 4203 / 0427 262 467
or Jude 8556 4094 / 043 980 846.
SOULFOOD meets behind the Blue Door
Studio, High Street, Willunga every
WILLUNGA BOWLING CLUB INC. St Peters Terrace, Willunga.
Come along and enjoy Social Bowls during the Winter months
Wednesday & Saturday. 12.00 for
12.30pm start.
Casual dress and flat sole shoes. Bowls available from the club.
Entry fee $5.00, (two games of 11 ends.) Pie floaters are available on Wednesday; Pie, chips and gravy on Saturdays.
If requiring a meal please advise when entering.
COME AND JOIN US FOR A FUN DAY Phone Phil or Dawn on 0402 129 344 for further information or leave a message at the Clubhouse on 85562246
ALL WELCOME
WILLUNGA GARDEN CLUB Meets every 2nd Thursday of the Month (except January) at the Lutheran Chruch Hall, Aldersey Street, McLaren Vale at 7.30pm. Cost $3 (members $2) includes lucky door prize and supper. Guest speaker. Visitors welcome. Enquiries please phone 8556 1233.
WILLUNGA TREES FOR LIFE General meetings are held at 7:30pm on the first Wednesday of each month (except January) at Willunga Primary School staff room, enter from Station Road. Visitors are very welcome to come along. Supper is provided.
Inquiries to Joyce West, phone 8323 7513
"Why worry about tomorrow,
When you have today?"
"Practice smiling at people,
When you perfect it you may
find you have a friend!"
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