Month: September 2014

This Sunday – opening of the next section of the Lavender Federation Trail from Truro to Eudunda

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Opening-Flier-2-380wEudunda Centennial Gardens (Colin Thiele Park)
Sunday 28th September 2014

Guided walks:

  1. 9.30am: 5.4km, along the old aqueduct and local golf course finishing at the Eudunda Town Gardens.
  2. 10.00am: 5.4km, reverse direction and start in Eudunda Town Gardens, walk through the golf course to the old Aqueduct to Riemann Road, and walkers picked up at Nicholson Rd and returned to the start.
  3. 9.30am: 4km, walkers driven/car pool about 13 km from Eudunda township to Smith Rd, a circular uphill walk through historic Narcoota Water Reserve and back to starting point
  4. afternoon: short historical town walk around the Eudunda

8:30am onwards the Street Party Ladies providing drinks, morning tea and lunch
Live Music from ‘Eudunda Rocks’
Official opening at 1pm

The opening coincides with the 15th anniversary of the first walk on the Lavender Federation Trail in September 1999.

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Read more at lavenderfederationtrail.org.au

New Executive Officer for Walking SA

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Dannielle McBeath, Executive Officer, with Cate Mettam, former President and Brian Goodhind, former Administration Officer

Dannielle McBeath, Executive Officer, with Cate Mettam, former President and Brian Goodhind, former Administration Officer

Walking SA has warmly welcomed Dannielle McBeath as our new Executive Officer. Dannielle has a strong background in the management of not-for-profit organisations and extensive experience in fund-raising, marketing and promotion. Her skills and contributions will take Walking SA to a new level in coming years.

Dannielle met many members and friends at a recent Welcome function, and looks forward to meeting other members and partner organisations as soon as possible. She will be working 20 hours a week, and can be contacted on office@walkingsa.org.au

At the recent drinks nights, members also thanked and farewelled Cate Mettam, Board President, and Brian Goodhind, Administration Officer.

Cate has retired to spend more time with her family. Her tireless efforts over the past 12 months have been greatly appreciated. Thank you Cate!

Brian Goodhind is looking forward to more time out walking now that his office duties have been completed. Many thanks also to Brian for his contributions over the years.

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