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Gawler Visitor Information Centre Calendar of Events 2017 Register your event by emailing: [email protected] or fax (08) 8522 6817 www.facebook.com/gawlervisitorinformationcentre Produced by the Gawler Visitor Information Centre based on information provided by event organisers. Event dates and details are subject to change. While all reasonable care has been taken in compiling this information in this calendar, the Gawler Visitor Information Centre accepts no responsibility for errors or inaccuracies. MAY 2017 DATE EVENT DETAILS CONTACT Monday 1 – Wednesday 31 South Australia’s History Festival Discover Gawler’s Heritage Churches: A Sensory Tour - Be transported through time in some of Gawler’s magnificent historic churches on this guided walking tour. Hear stories of their past; bells will ring; music will play and your taste buds will be tempted. Admire the great architecture of these churches. Enjoy a free wine tasting on completion of the tour. Bookings essential. Adults $8, Concession $6. Phone (08) 85229 260. Gawler Visitor Information Centre, 2 Lyndoch Road, Gawler. 10.30am Wednesday 3, 17 & 31. 2pm Tuesday 9 & 23. Every Saturday 1.30pm Gawler Migration Book Public Pre-Release - Meet the author. Public pre-release of the Gawler migration book This’ll Do with stories of the Eastern European migrants of 1948 and the UK migrants of 1956 who were accommodated at the Willaston Football grounds. Copies of the book will be available for sale. Adult $3, Concession $2.50, Child $1.50. Gawler National Trust Museum, 59 Murray Street, Gawler. Every Wednesday in May, 1pm - 4pm. Denise Schumann’s Address on the Historic Gawler Heritage Collection - Being South Australia’s first country town, Gawler has accumulated a magnificent collection of historic artefacts that have local, state and national importance. Town of Gawler is currently undertaking major infrastructure changes in order to facilitate appropriate future presentation. Denise Schumann’s talk should not be missed. Bookings Essential. By donation. Phone Brian 0412 015 990 or email [email protected]. Zion Lutheran Hall, rear of 22 Cowan Street, Gawler. Thursday 4 May 7.30 - 9pm Gawler’s Historic St George’s Anglican Church - St George’s Church will be open for inspection. Of particular interest are the fine stained-glass windows and commemorative tapestry kneelers. Bookings required for groups only. By donation. Phone Brian 0412 015 990 or email [email protected]. St George’s Anglican Church, Orleana Square, Cowan Street, Gawler. Every Saturday 10am - 4pm. Gawler South Rail Station Precinct History Walk - Gawler South grew rapidly after the Gawler- Adelaide rail line opened in 1857. Find out about the three hotels, May Brothers and Robinson foundaries, flour mill, transport and other local enterprises and the building styles of the many 19th century homes built with local materials and a few surprises. Bookings essential. By donation. Phone (08) 8522 4363, 0429 004 363 or email fi[email protected] Gawler Railway Station east entrance, Twentythird Street, Gawler South. Friday 12 May 2pm - 4pm Gawler’s EH Coombe Walking Tour - EH Coombe MP used his position to champion social causes including temperance, votes for women and to help those of German heritage persecuted during WW1. He opposed conscription and the closure of Lutheran schools. This tour commemorates his life in Gawler. Guides Patricia Booth (Coombe descendent) and historian Helen Hennessy. Phone Helen 0413 331 004 or email [email protected]. Gawler Railway Station, Twentythird Street, Gawler South. Sunday 21 May and Friday 26 May 10am - 12noon For further information phone (08) 8522 926 Be transported through time in some of Gawler’s magnificent historic Churches on this guided walking tour. Hear stories of their past; bells will ring, music will play and your taste buds will be tempted. Admire the great architecture of these churches and enjoy a free wine tasting on completion of the tour. Discover Gawler’s Heritage Churches - A Sensory Tour Locations: Former Presbyterian Church • Former Congregational Church • St George’s Anglican Church • St Peter & Paul’s Catholic Church • Zion Lutheran Church • Tod Street Uniting Church • Former Gawler Baptist Church. The opportunity to tour the inside of some of the churches will be included. Tuesday 9 & 23 May at 2pm Wednesday 3, 17 & 31 May at 10:30am Saturday 6, 13, 20 & 27 May at 1:30pm Dates & Times Adult $8 Concession $6 Costs Duration is approx. 1.15 hours. Meet at the Gawler Visitor Information Centre at the start of each tour Bookings Essential - phone (08) 8522 9260
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Gawler Visitor Information CentreCalendar of Events 2017
Register your event by emailing: [email protected] or fax (08) 8522 6817 www.facebook.com/gawlervisitorinformationcentre
Produced by the Gawler Visitor Information Centre based on information provided by event organisers. Event dates and details are subject to change. While all reasonable care has been taken in compiling this information in this calendar, the Gawler Visitor Information Centre accepts no responsibility for errors or inaccuracies.
MAY 2017DATE EVENT DETAILS CONTACT
Monday 1 – Wednesday 31
South Australia’s History Festival
Discover Gawler’s Heritage Churches: A Sensory Tour - Be transported through time in some of Gawler’s magnificent historic churches on this guided walking tour. Hear stories of their past; bells will ring; music will play and your taste buds will be tempted. Admire the great architecture of these churches. Enjoy a free wine tasting on completion of the tour. Bookings essential. Adults $8, Concession $6. Phone (08) 85229 260. Gawler Visitor Information Centre, 2 Lyndoch Road, Gawler. 10.30am Wednesday 3, 17 & 31. 2pm Tuesday 9 & 23. Every Saturday 1.30pm
Gawler Migration Book Public Pre-Release - Meet the author. Public pre-release of the Gawler migration book This’ll Do with stories of the Eastern European migrants of 1948 and the UK migrants of 1956 who were accommodated at the Willaston Football grounds. Copies of the book will be available for sale. Adult $3, Concession $2.50, Child $1.50. Gawler National Trust Museum, 59 Murray Street, Gawler. Every Wednesday in May, 1pm - 4pm.
Denise Schumann’s Address on the Historic Gawler Heritage Collection - Being South Australia’s first country town, Gawler has accumulated a magnificent collection of historic artefacts that have local, state and national importance. Town of Gawler is currently undertaking major infrastructure changes in order to facilitate appropriate future presentation. Denise Schumann’s talk should not be missed. Bookings Essential. By donation. Phone Brian 0412 015 990 or email [email protected]. Zion Lutheran Hall, rear of 22 Cowan Street, Gawler. Thursday 4 May 7.30 - 9pm
Gawler’s Historic St George’s Anglican Church - St George’s Church will be open for inspection. Of particular interest are the fine stained-glass windows and commemorative tapestry kneelers. Bookings required for groups only. By donation. Phone Brian 0412 015 990 or email [email protected]. St George’s Anglican Church, Orleana Square, Cowan Street, Gawler. Every Saturday 10am - 4pm.
Gawler South Rail Station Precinct History Walk - Gawler South grew rapidly after the Gawler- Adelaide rail line opened in 1857. Find out about the three hotels, May Brothers and Robinson foundaries, flour mill, transport and other local enterprises and the building styles of the many 19th century homes built with local materials and a few surprises. Bookings essential. By donation. Phone (08) 8522 4363, 0429 004 363 or email [email protected] Gawler Railway Station east entrance, Twentythird Street, Gawler South. Friday 12 May 2pm - 4pm
Gawler’s EH Coombe Walking Tour - EH Coombe MP used his position to champion social causes including temperance, votes for women and to help those of German heritage persecuted during WW1. He opposed conscription and the closure of Lutheran schools. This tour commemorates his life in Gawler. Guides Patricia Booth (Coombe descendent) and historian Helen Hennessy. Phone Helen 0413 331 004 or email [email protected]. Gawler Railway Station, Twentythird Street, Gawler South. Sunday 21 May and Friday 26 May 10am - 12noon
For further information phone (08) 8522 926
Be transported through time in some of Gawler’s magnificent historic Churches on this guided walking tour. Hear stories of their past; bells will ring, music will play and your taste buds will be tempted. Admire the great architecture of these churches and enjoy a free wine tasting on completion of the tour.
Discover Gawler’s Heritage Churches - A Sensory Tour
Locations: Former Presbyterian Church • Former Congregational Church • St George’s Anglican Church • St Peter & Paul’s Catholic Church • Zion Lutheran Church • Tod Street Uniting Church • Former Gawler Baptist Church. The opportunity to tour the inside of some of the churches will be included.
Tuesday 9 & 23 May at 2pmWednesday 3, 17 & 31 May at 10:30amSaturday 6, 13, 20 & 27 May at 1:30pm
Dates & TimesAdult $8Concession $6
Costs
Duration is approx. 1.15 hours. Meet at the Gawler Visitor Information Centre at the start of each tour
Bookings Essential - phone (08) 8522 9260
Monday 1 Family & Local History
Do you need assistance with your search for Family or Local History? You can book a one-on-one 20 minute session to help you along. Sessions offered 10.30am; 10.50am; 11.10am. Bookings required. Evanston Gardens Library, 65 Angle Vale Road, Evanston Gardens.
For further information and bookings phone (08) 8522 0123
Wednesday 3 Meet the Authors
Join us at Evanston Gardens Library 10am – 12 noon for a morning with award winning South Australian authors Tricia Stringer and Meredith Appleyard. Book sales and signing through Meg’s Books. Morning tea provided by Friends of Gawler Library. Bookings required. Evanston Gardens Library, 65 Angle Vale Road, Evanston Gardens.
For further information and bookings phone (08) 8522 0123
Friday 5 Blue Light Disco 7pm – 10pm (lock in) Underage Rage. $6, tickets available at the door. Ages 8-17 yrs. STARplex, Alexander Avenue, Evanston Park.
For further information phone (08) 8568 6614
Sunday 7
Caravan Camping and Outdoor Swapmeet with Trash and Treasure
Seller entry time 7am and buyer entry time 8am. Both outdoor and indoor sites available. Site fee $20 which includes entry for one adult. Buyers and general public $5 admission per adult. All children 15 and under no charge. Food and drinks available on site. Princes Park, Nixon Terrace, Gawler.
For further information phone 0418401921 or email [email protected]
Sunday 7 Willaston Country Music Club
The Two Tenors Graeme Hugo with Tru Country and Joe Musico. Wall to wall talent in this show. Evergreen Graeme Hugo returns with Gary Daniel and the boys in is band. 12 noon – 5pm. $8 members $10 non- members. Meals, bar, air- conditioned, members prizes, tea/coffee, members lounge, raffles, door prizes. Willaston Football Club, Gawler River Road, Willaston.
For further information phone Earlston 0415 671 679
Sunday 7 Movie Fundraiser- A Dog’s Purpose
The Gawler Health Foundation presents “A Dog’s Purpose” 3.30pm arrival and raffle 4pm start. Tickets $20 including drink on arrival. Gawler Cinema, 11 Murray Street, Gawler.
For further information and tickets phone Nicki 8521 2015, Patricia 0408 173 101, Sarah 0402 475 737 or Gawler Cinema (08) 8523 1633
Sunday 7 Gawler Greyhound Racing Club Inc
Twilight meeting starts at 5.30pm – 8.30pm, entry is free and a great evening of entertainment. Showgrounds, Nixon Terrace, Gawler.
For further information phone (08) 8522 2935
Monday 8 National Trust GawlerCelebrating Gawler’s history in words pictures and objects with National Trust, Gawler presenter David Tucker. 10.30am – 11.30am. No bookings needed. Evanston Gardens Library, 65 Angle Vale Rd, Evanston Gardens.
For further information phone (08) 85220123 Evanston Gardens Library, 65 Angle Vale Rd, Evanston Gardens.
Tuesday 9 Gawler Greyhound Racing Club Inc
Tuesday afternoon meeting starts at 12.10pm – 3.30pm. Entry is free and a great family day of entertainment. Showgrounds, Nixon Terrace, Gawler.
For further information phone (08) 8522 2935
Friday 12 La De Da Market
3.30pm – 8.30pm. Gold coin donation on entry to a charity. Explore over 50 stalls of hand crafted gifts, speciality foods, children’s clothing, beauty products and much more. Cash only purchases. Free kids zone. Free car parking available. STARplex, Alexander Avenue, Evanston Park.
For further information email [email protected]
Saturday 13
Intro to growing Mushrooms – Sustainable Living Workshop Series
10am at the Gawler Farmers Market. Wayne Slape from Slapes Mushroom House is bringing us an introduction on how you can Grow Your Own fresh, nutrient rich, great tasting mushrooms at home. Mushroom kits will be available to purchase on the day! Gawler Visitor Information Centre car park, 2 Lyndoch Road, Gawler.
For further information phone (08) 8523 7700
Sunday 14 Mothers Day Classic Gawler
Online entries close 10 May. Can register on the day at a higher rate from 7am. The Gawler Mother's Day Classic event will be held along the picturesque setting of the North Para River. The 4km course with a walk or run option is over a mostly flat and hard surface track so prams and wheel chairs are more than welcome. The gum tree lined route starts at Clonlea Park, following the North Para River for 2km’s to the turn around point then back to the finish line. Clonlea Park, Murray Road, Gawler.
For further information phone Renee 0417 874 489 or email: [email protected]
Sunday 14 Goldin Farms Barossa Cup
Enjoy a great day with racing combined with iconic local food and wine all from the Barossa Wine Region. Racegoers can also bring a picnic and enjoy the ample grassed areas or book a table in The Terrace. General Admission: $15 | Concession $8 | Children Under 18 FREE. Gawler and Barossa Jockey Club, Barnet Road, Gawler.
For further information phone (08) 8522 1801 or email [email protected]
(cash only purchases) Mothers Day Shopping!!!
Friday 12th May3.30pm - 8.30pm
HEWITSON THEATRE STARplex, Evanston Park
Sunday 14 Gawler Greyhound Racing Club Inc
Twilight meeting starts at 5.30pm – 8.30pm, entry is free and a great evening of entertainment. Showgrounds, Nixon Terrace, Gawler.
For further information phone (08) 8522 2935
Tuesday 16 Gawler Greyhound Racing Club Inc
Tuesday afternoon meeting starts at 12.10pm – 3.30pm. Entry is free and a great family day of entertainment. Showgrounds, Nixon Terrace, Gawler.
For further information phone (08) 8522 2935
Wednesday 17 Chick Flick Night
Snatched - Amy Schumer, Goldie Hawn, Ike Barinholtz. After her boyfriend dumps her on the eve of their exotic vacation, impetuous dreamer Emily Middleton persuades her ultra-cautious mother, Linda to travel with her to paradise. Arrive at 6.30pm, Movie at 7:15pm. Ticket details Adult: $19.50, Concession: $16, Child: $13, Senior: $13. Groups of 10 or more: $14. Bookings essential. Gawler Cinema, 11 Murray Street, Gawler.
For further information and bookings phone (08) 8523 1633
Friday 19 LAN Party
The team are looking foward to running many tournaments; League of Legends, Rocket League, Call of Duty, CounterStrike, Trackmania and more. Console and tabletop tournaments will be run depending on availability and interest. What to Bring: Computers, gaming gear, consoles, TV's, board games, Magic the Gathering decks, other table top and gaming related goodies. 7pm – 8am. $15. Gawler Sport and Community Centre, Nixon Terrace, Gawler.
For further information phone (08) 8522 9295
Friday 19Movie & Book Character Theme Skate
Fly into the Gawler Sport and Community Centre for our Movie & Book Character Theme Skate! Prizes for best dressed. Cost $8 plus $2.50 skate hire. Limited Skates available so get in early. 7pm – 9.30pm This is not a lock-in event. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult/guardian over the age of 15. Gawler Sport and Community Centre, Nixon Terrace, Gawler
For further informationphone (08) 8522 9203
Sunday 21 Gawler Greyhound Racing Club Inc
Twilight meeting starts at 5.30pm – 8.30pm, entry is free and a great evening of entertainment. Showgrounds, Nixon Terrace, Gawler.
For further information phone (08) 8522 2935
Tuesday 23 Gawler Greyhound Racing Club Inc
Tuesday afternoon meeting starts at 12.10pm – 3.30pm. Entry is free and a great family day of entertainment. Showgrounds, Nixon Terrace, Gawler.
For further information phone (08) 8522 2935
Wednesday 24Seniors Day - Life Members Appreciation
Full TAB, bar and catering facilities available. General admission $10, concession $5, children U/15 FREE. Gawler and Barossa Jockey Club, Barnet Road, Gawler.
For further information phone (08) 8522 1801 or email [email protected]
Wednesday 24 Author/Illustrator Visit
Well-known children’s author/illustrator Leigh Hobbs presents a workshop for children based on his famous Railway Dog character. Session brought to us by the State Library of South Australia as part of the Play and Dream Big Festival. Restricted access, contact the library for more information. Evanston Gardens Library, 65 Angle Vale Rd, Evanston Gardens.
For further information phone (08) 85220123
Sunday 28 Gawler Greyhound Racing Club Inc
Twilight meeting starts at 5.30pm – 8.30pm, entry is free and a great evening of entertainment. Showgrounds, Nixon Terrace, Gawler.
For further information phone (08) 8522 2935
Tuesday 30 Gawler Greyhound Racing Club Inc
Tuesday afternoon meeting starts at 12.10pm – 3.30pm. Entry is free and a great family day of entertainment. Showgrounds, Nixon Terrace, Gawler.
For further information phone (08) 8522 2935
Wednesday 31 Reconciliation Community Fun Day
10am – 2pm. Free Reconciliation Event in Gawler to celebrate Aboriginal history and culture and to promote Aboriginal and Non-Aboriginal working together to achieve harmony and common ground. Apex Park, Julian terrace, Gawler.
For further information phone 0428 114 606
+$2.50SKATE HIRE+$2.50SKATE HIRE
THIS IS NOT ALOCK-IN EVENT
$8$8
THIS IS NOT ALOCK-IN EVENT
WHOLE FAMILY ACTIVITIESPRIZES FOR BEST DRESSED
VARIETY OF MUSICFANCY DRESSDISCO LIGHTS
GIVEAWAYS
Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult or guardian over the age of 16
LIMITED HIRE SKATESGET IN EARLY
LIMITED HIRE SKATESGET IN EARLY
FRIDAY 19 MAYFRIDAY 19 MAY7.00PM – 9.30PM7.00PM – 9.30PM
Gawler Sport & Community Centre
Gawler Visitor Information Centre
Carpark, 2 Lyndoch Road, Gawler
Market open:
8am to 12 noon
MARKETS AND REGULAR HAPPENINGSEvery Sunday (except Easter, Christmas & New Year)
Gawler Lions Market 8am – 12noon – Gawler Railway Station, Twentythird Street, Gawler. Bric-a- brac, plants, crafts and produce. $10 for stall holders, bookings essential.
For further information phone 0437 675 653
Every Sunday Live Entertainment From 3pm. The Exchange Hotel, 155 Murray Street, Gawler. For further information phone (08) 8522 1889
Every Sunday Live Music Kingsford Hotel from 3pm – 7pm. 32 Murray Street, Gawler. For further information phone (08) 8522 1687
Second and Fourth Sunday Open Mic Prince Albert Hotel from 3pm – 7pm. 109 Murray Street, Gawler. For further information phone
(08) 8522 1865
Last Sunday of Month (except December)
Gawler Poets at the Pub
Poetry Reading takes place at the PA Hotel on Murray Street, Gawler. 2pm-4pm.
For more information phone Carolyn 0418 806 490, Email [email protected]
Every Monday (during school term) Rhythm Kids
9.30am. For preschool aged children and their parents/carers at Immanuel Lutheran School Gawler – Music Room (enter via the schools Daly St carpark and sign in at the school office. Gawler
For further information phone (08) 8522 5740
Every Tuesday (during school term) Craft-It!
3.30pm. Join us to discover just how creative you are experimenting with arts & craft. Suitable for primary school aged children. Evanston Gardens Library, 65 Angle Vale Road, Evanston Gardens.
For further information phone (08) 8522 0123
Every Wednesday Gawler MarketsGates open from 6am. Poultry, vegetables, plants, sundries, hay and grain. Come grab a bargain and have a great family day. Hayles Road, Evanston South, look for the signs on Main North Road.
For further information phone Karen 0403 660 717
Every 3rd Wednesday of month Toddler Storytime Gawler and District College Children’s Centre. 10.30am – 12noon. All parents with
children 18 months to 4 years. Light Morning tea. Free. Barnet Road, Gawler.For further information contact (08) 8522 3626
Every Wednesday Quiz Meisteers 7pm. Free to play with weekly prizes. The Exchange Hotel, 155 Murray Street, Gawler.
For further information phone (08) 8522 1889
Every Wednesday (excl 4 January)
Wednesday Skating Session
7.30pm – 9pm. $5.50 per skater. Gawler Sport & Community centre, Nixon Terrace, Gawler. All children must be accompanied by an adult skater.
For more information phone (08) 8522 9203
Every Wednesday Smarty Pants Trivia Kingsford Hotel from 7.30pm (Cash Jackpot prize). 32 Murray Street, Gawler. For further information phone (08) 8522 1687
Every Thursday (during school term) Preschool Storytime
10.15am. A time for you and your child to share stories, songs, plays, rhymes. Join us each week as we explore different themes and discover new books. Evanston Gardens Library, 65 Angle Vale Road, Evanston Gardens.
For further information phone(08) 8522 0123
Every Friday (excl 6 January) Friday Night Skating
7pm – 9.30pm. At the Gawler Sport and Community Centre, Nixon Terrace, Gawler. Come skate the night away while listening to the latest music. With a DJ, lights, kiosk and games. Prizes to be won. $7.50 entry. Family Skate Pass available.
For further information phone (08) 8522 9203
Every Friday Live Music The Criterion Tavern. Live music every Friday night starts between 7pm - 7.30pm. 18, Nineteenth Street, Gawler.
For further information phone (08) 8522 1922
Every Friday Live DJ From 9pm. The Exchange Hotel, 155 Murray Street, Gawler. For further information phone (08) 8522 1889
Every Saturday (except New Year’s Eve)
Adelaide Farmers Market Gawler
Visitor Information Centre carpark. 8am – 12noon. 2 Lyndoch Road, Gawler East.
For further information phone (08) 8522 9260
Every Saturday (excl 7 January)
Saturday Skate Stars Session
9am – 10am. Learn to skate Program. $7.50 per skater. Includes entry into Saturday Morning Skate. Gawler Sport and Community Centre, Nixon Terrace, Gawler.
For further information phone (08) 8522 9203
Every Saturday (excl 7 January)
Saturday Skating Session
10am – 12noon. General skate $7.50 per skater. Family Skate Pass available. Gawler Sport and Community Centre, Nixon Terrace, Gawler.
For further information phone (08) 8522 9203
Every Saturday Gawler Garden and Produce Share
Put produce out 10.45am to swap at 11am. A place to share knowledge, excess produce, preserves cuttings, seeds and handy things like egg cartons and jars. No money changes hands and everything is shared. Meet us in Pioneer Park, Murray Street, Gawler.
For further information phone 0457 720 281
Every Saturday Live Music Prince Albert Hotel. 109 Murray Street, Gawler. 8pm. For further information phone (08) 8522 1865
Every Saturday Live Music From 9pm. The Exchange Hotel, 155 Murray Street, Gawler. For further information phone (08) 8522 1889
Every Saturday Karaoke Kingsford Hotel 9.30pm – 1am. Have a go or sing along with friends. 32 Murray Street, Gawler.
For further information phone (08) 8522 1687
