ARCHIVE 2021
On this and our other archive pages, you can visit some of the
stories and events the SBA has run in the past.
Below are the stories and events of 2021.
stories and events the SBA has run in the past.
Below are the stories and events of 2021.
THE BAROSSA'S ADVENTURE PLAYGROUND ROARED!
The
Southern Barossa cemented its place as the adventure playground of the
Barossa region when it hosted a premium-class triathlon event near
Williamstown on Saturday,October 16, 2021.
The inaugural event, known as the Reservoir Outdoor Adventure Race - or ROAR - saw adventurers, fitness fanatics and weekend warriors of all ages converge on Mt Crawford Forest and the Warren Reservoir for a world-class triathlon which attracted the sport's elite - those who took their triathlon skills to a new and exciting level - and younger athletes and families who just wanted to 'come and try' the sport and enjoy the Southern Barossa's adventurous outdoors.
The event, supported by the SA Government, SA Water, Forestry SA, The Barossa Council and the Southern Barossa Alliance saw a race of the three triathlon disciplines - paddling, mountain biking and trail running over a range of distances to suit and challenge adventurers of all abilities.
Like to know more? Go to this website: https://www.roarbarossa.com.au/
SOUTHERN BAROSSA ANTIQUES SHOW A HUGE SUCCESS!
Hundreds of
Southern Barossans and those from further afield turned out with their
treasures and curios seeking appraisals and valuations in what was a
highly successful inaugural Southern Barossa Antiques Show, held at
Lyndoch’s Barossa Chateau on Saturday May 15, 2021.
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Spokesman for organisers the Lyndoch Community
Committee and the Southern Barossa Alliance, Steve Balch, said the day
exceeded expectations, thanks to the tireless efforts of Mandy and Mark
Creed from Barossa Chateau, and the band of volunteers from the LCC and
the SBA.
“More than 420 items were registered for valuation - and what an eclectic mix!” Mr Balch said. “Everything from WW1 art done in a prison camp to glass objects made from Uranium ore was brought in for evaluation. |
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Fortunately the rain held off as those attending brought their wide range of valuables to be appraised.
Everything from tables and furniture to the smallest most exquisite pieces of jewellery - and everything in between - tested the knowledge and expertise of professional valuers who rose to the occasion, surprising many with their appraisals, and confirming the thoughts of others whose curios really only had sentimental value.
Everything from tables and furniture to the smallest most exquisite pieces of jewellery - and everything in between - tested the knowledge and expertise of professional valuers who rose to the occasion, surprising many with their appraisals, and confirming the thoughts of others whose curios really only had sentimental value.
“One young
Barossan was gob-smacked to learn that a passed-down dining room set of
antique chairs and a table could bring more than $7500 at auction.
“But it was many of the heart-loved curios that brought many of the laughs amongst the audience of over 350.
“Two antique teddy bears were valued - but not for sale - as was a 1937 volume of Mickey Mouse’s thoughts - priceless!
“Overall it was a tremendous day: We found a number of people turned up to ‘suss out’ the event, and were disappointed they did not bring along objects for valuation.
“It has encouraged us to make this an annual event, and we look forward to an even better day next year,” Mr Balch said.
(check out our Gallery of images below!)
“But it was many of the heart-loved curios that brought many of the laughs amongst the audience of over 350.
“Two antique teddy bears were valued - but not for sale - as was a 1937 volume of Mickey Mouse’s thoughts - priceless!
“Overall it was a tremendous day: We found a number of people turned up to ‘suss out’ the event, and were disappointed they did not bring along objects for valuation.
“It has encouraged us to make this an annual event, and we look forward to an even better day next year,” Mr Balch said.
(check out our Gallery of images below!)
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UP IN THE AIR OVER THE BAROSSA!
The bi-annual Barossa Air Show took hundreds of Barossans to new heights as vintage and aerobatic aircraft, helicopters, ultralights and gliders took to the skies over the northern edge of the Southern Barossa region, near Rowland Flat on Sunday April 11 2021. Organised by the Rotary Club of the Barossa Valley, it was a great day for all the aeronuts who attended! See highlights in our video at right (runs 3mins 35 secs) Enjoy! |
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COME-AND-TRY BAROSSA NATURE ADVENTURE DAY 'worked a treat'....!
More than 200
Southern Barossans and from further afield gathered at the edge of the
South Para Reservoir at Williamstown on Saturday March 22, 2021, to
share a great Nature Adventure Day event organised by the Southern
Barossa Alliance.
With funding obtained from the Barossa Local Drug Action Team and the Alcohol and Drug Foundation, the event was organised to foster community resilience in this time of the COVID crisis.
The fun event featured a 5 kilometre ‘run and walk’ circuit around the picturesque South Para Reservoir, food stalls and activities for kids - and for the adventurous, a free ‘kayak up the creek’ opportunity to experience the South Para up very close.
Chair of the Southern Barossa Alliance, Zoe Phillips, said the event worked a treat.
“The COVID-19 crisis and its associated restrictions and uncertainty has placed significant stress on the well-being of the Barossa community, and this was a great way of helping relieve that stress,” Zoe said.
“The Day promoted a fun way of getting up close with nature - and as they say: spending time in nature is good for you!”
Zoe said the event also helped Introduce locals to their ‘backyard’, including Reservoir Reserves, Forest Parks and Conservation Parks in and around the Southern Barossa.
Importantly, the event acted as a ‘pilot’ for further events planned by the SBA - including a Park Run and an annual Barossa multi-sport adventure race later in the year.
Barossa Mayor Bim Lange, who called in to observe the event first hand, congratulated the organisers and commented that ‘adventure events’ in parks and reservoirs around Williamstown added unique tourism opportunities to the region beyond its ‘wine and food’ attractions.
With funding obtained from the Barossa Local Drug Action Team and the Alcohol and Drug Foundation, the event was organised to foster community resilience in this time of the COVID crisis.
The fun event featured a 5 kilometre ‘run and walk’ circuit around the picturesque South Para Reservoir, food stalls and activities for kids - and for the adventurous, a free ‘kayak up the creek’ opportunity to experience the South Para up very close.
Chair of the Southern Barossa Alliance, Zoe Phillips, said the event worked a treat.
“The COVID-19 crisis and its associated restrictions and uncertainty has placed significant stress on the well-being of the Barossa community, and this was a great way of helping relieve that stress,” Zoe said.
“The Day promoted a fun way of getting up close with nature - and as they say: spending time in nature is good for you!”
Zoe said the event also helped Introduce locals to their ‘backyard’, including Reservoir Reserves, Forest Parks and Conservation Parks in and around the Southern Barossa.
Importantly, the event acted as a ‘pilot’ for further events planned by the SBA - including a Park Run and an annual Barossa multi-sport adventure race later in the year.
Barossa Mayor Bim Lange, who called in to observe the event first hand, congratulated the organisers and commented that ‘adventure events’ in parks and reservoirs around Williamstown added unique tourism opportunities to the region beyond its ‘wine and food’ attractions.
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The SBA and Lyndoch community springs into action to help Pewsey Vale firefighters
The Central Barossa went onto high alert on the evening of Monday February 22 (2021) as a threatening grassfire took off in the Pewsey Vale area, stretching its fiery tentacles toward Rowland Flat and Tanunda.
The CFS jumped into action as local units and farm fire-fighting vehicles raced to contain it, ably assisted by the CFS’s air-wing which, in the fading light of day, water-bombed the fire front - action credited with blunting the fire’s advance as volunteer firefighters from the area and further afield dealt with it on the ground.
Late into the evening, the Lyndoch CFS’s Logistic Officer Reuben Batten approached the Southern Barossa Alliance to see whether it could cook up breakfast at the Lyndoch Oval Staging Post for CFS volunteers as they returned after fighting the fire throughout the night.
It was the least we could do to support our fire fighting heroes - and Zoe Phillips, the SBA Chair, jumped into action, helping to rally SBA volunteers to help out.
Matt Lagana (Lagana’s General Store, Lyndoch), opened up his shop at 4am to provide the necessary eggs’n’bacon'n'snags and other provisions (thanks, Matt!), so that the exhausted firefighters were provided a hearty breakfast.
Other Lyndoch businesses also played a major part in helping the firefighters, including the Lyndoch Hotel which provided meals across the day, the Lyndoch Bakery which also provided lunch and snacks, and Lyndoch Motors which supplied a forklift to unload pallets of water and fire fighting foam.
The SBA and the Lyndoch business community was pleased to play its part in helping our firefighting heroes, who contained the fire and who continue to quell outbreaks on the fire ground, now considered ‘contained’.
Thank you to all in the CFS, from those on the ground and in the air, to CFS Headquarters and Region 2 Command, and to local farm firefighters, for keeping the Barossa safe. A disaster averted.