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Two Wells Uniting devoted in verse

Pamela Duncan reports: Fellowship at the Two Wells Uniting Church on September 19, opened with devotions from Mollie Frost, with all members attending reading a verse from the Devotions Book. Following a general meeting, the special speaker for the afternoon was Heather Patrick, who regaled tales about her trip to Canada in January this year. […]

CFS volunteers run for a good cause

These Two Wells CFS volunteers stood out for all the right reasons last month when they took part in the popular City to Bay Fun Run on Sunday September 15. Raising funds for the CFS Foundation the seven members, pictured right, from left were local members Emmanuel Bombardieri, Jack Harris, Daniel Marron, Luke Harris, Emma […]

Walkathon wonders at Virginia Preschool

Last month all 45 students at Virginia Preschool took part in a Walkathon to raise funds for their centre. On a sunny spring day the children ran or walked between 16 and 24 laps of a 400-metre track on the neighbouring school’s oval. Along with staff, and some parent helpers, everyone involved had a fun […]

BODY AND BRAIN FOCUS AT TWPS – New education model helping students recognise their physical and emotional selves

The brain, in all its weird-looking, amazing, powerful and awesome complexity was the focus of an education showcase at Two Wells Primary School last term. It follows the school’s introduction this year of a new program based on the burgeoning Berry Street Education Model (BSEM). BSEM focuses on a proactive and positive behaviour approach, where […]

Community garden starting to bloom

Spring is the season for blooms, and behind the old courthouse in Two Wells, the local community garden is really starting to come together and “bloom”. Two Wells Community Garden project manager and volunteer, Judi Frost, said the garden is taking shape and members of the community have been volunteering their time at weekly working […]

Get vocal about a local

DO you know someone who makes your community a better place in South Australia? The Citizen of the Year Awards are proudly presented by the Australia Day Council of South Australia and administered by local councils. The awards reward and recognise individuals and organisations that have made a noteworthy contribution during the current year, and/or […]

Volunteers plant 500 seedlings at Light Beach

Anna Woods reports Twenty-four Friends of the Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary (FAIBS) volunteers gathered at Light Beach on Sunday September 9 and started the morning with Ranger Erik Dahl acknowledging that we were meeting on the land of the Kaurna people. Under a wide, bright sky, the gently undulating land that we were standing on […]

Road names honour founding families

Two new roads in Lewiston have been named in recognition of the efforts of two local identities. Adelaide Plains Council was quick to acknowledge the contributions of Lewiston resident Anne Porter and the late Terry Post when naming the streets in a new subdivision off Dawkins Road. Sticking to its “Road Naming Policy”, APC decided […]

Australia’s biggest potato supplier aims to keep getting bigger with a…$50m EXPANSION

Australia’s biggest potato supplier, the Mitolo Group, is set to undertake further growth, establishing a world class project for Adelaide’s north and subsequently increasing employment opportunities for the Virginia workforce. A $50 million major expansion to the existing processing, packing, distribution and administration facilities on Angle Vale Road is proposed, City of Playford Council releasing […]

United wraps up 2019

The weather was kind to Virginia United Soccer Club on Saturday September 21, allowing the club to celebrate the end of the soccer season with a fabulous day outdoors. Thanks to the club’s generous sponsors, players and their families enjoyed a Ninja Warrior course, face painting, fairy floss, delicious wood oven pizzas and soccer activities […]

Barnett runner up in 18s state medal count

Former Two Wells footballer, Luke Barnett, was awarded runner-up in the 2019 McCallum-Tomkins Medal this year. This medal is awarded to the best and fairest Under 18 state league player of the season, as judged by the umpires. Barnett, who played his junior football at Two Wells, missed out on the top honour by two […]

Junior Roosters wrap things up

The Two Wells Football and Netball Sporting Club held its junior presentations on Sunday September 22 with a barbecue lunch enjoyed by all in the spring sunshine despite rain threatening throughout the afternoon. The young stars of the future were recognised with various awards and trophies and the future looks bright for the years ahead […]

Roosters too strong in APNA A4s

A4 VIRGINIA 24 def by TWO WELLS 29 Two Wells started well and had a run of six goals straight before Virginia responded to stay within two goals at the quarter break. Two Wells was relentless in defence and limited Virginia to two goals for the quarter. Sharnie Kent went into GA for TW which had […]

Healey to ride at National Pony Club champs

The world of dressage is a happy place for 15-year-old Lewiston horserider Kayla Healey. In Year 10 at Trinity College, Kayla has been selected to represent the state at this month’s Pony Club Australia National Championships to be held from October 7-14 at the Sydney International Equestrian Centre. This championship event has representatives from all […]

APEC Slack Hack stars

Adelaide Plains Equestrian Club (APEC) held its fourth annual Slack Hack event on Sunday September 22 at the club’s new home base in Lewiston, Clara Harniman Reserve. While clouds threatened, the weather stayed clear, if a little windy, for the 30-plus riders and large number of spectators attending. English and Western classes including groundwork, smartest […]

Ladies wrap up golf season

An end-of-season excursion for the Two Wells Golf Club’s ladies saw them pop up to Tanunda Bowland for 18 holes of putt putt last month. Much fun and laughter was enjoyed by all and it was over all too quickly. Afterwards the ladies made their way to Tanunda’s main street for some retail therapy followed […]

Foxes mark three decades

Angle Vale Foxes Soccer Club celebrated 30 years of community sportsmanship at Virgara Winery on Saturday September 22. Club president, Lou Sappio, cut the celebratory cake with City of Playford Mayor, Glenn Docherty, on behalf of the club’s 260 playing members. Playford councillors, Peter Rentoulis and Clint Marsh, were also in attendance, assisting with the […]

Cub Club with Angle Vale Foxes

The Angle Vale ‘Foxes’ Soccer Club is home to 250 junior players (under 6 to 18) and 80 senior players. This year the club launched its ‘Cub Club’, a development team of youngsters aged four to five, who can learn soccer skills but are too young to play games. Junior teams are mixed with seasoned […]

Two Wells community fund round two

Round two of the Two Wells Community Fund is currently seeking applications but the closing date is imminent. A joint initiative between Adelaide Plains Council and Hickinbotham Developments as part of their Two Wells Residential Development Deed, the fund aims to encourage and support locally based community projects. Both parties have been contributing to the […]

Virginia’s long awaited upgrade

Pop-up workshops, community surveys and drop-in brainstorming sessions are helping shape City of Playford’s design for Virginia’s long-awaited main street upgrade, which local residents hope could include new footpaths, trees and landscaping, better drainage, sculptures and possibly a wishing fountain. Scheduled to begin early next year with underground power works, the upgrade is set to […]

Lush to lead Business Advisory Group

The Adelaide Plains Business Advisory Group met for the first time last month, its outcome described by Adelaide Plains Council (APC) Mayor, Mark Wasley, as very positive. Formally known as the Business Council, the name was changed to Advisory Group to distinguish between the two entities of APC and the Business Council. The Adelaide Plains […]

Strategic planning forum for APC

CEO announced for City of Playford

Seniors benefit keeping their pets when entering aged care

While Australian households have one of the highest rates of pet ownership in the world, this doesn’t carry through to our aged care services, according to a study by the Animal Welfare League of Australia (AWLA). The 2018 Animal Welfare League Australia Pets in Aged Care Study revealed that while 64 per cent of Australian […]

Get more out of life!

To celebrate Get Online Week 2019, which runs across the nation from October 15-21, the Adelaide Plains Library is hosting special guest, Kristy Schirmer at the Two Wells Bowling Club (Old Port Wakefield Road) on Tuesday, October 15 at 1pm. The theme of Get Online Week 2019 is “Get more out of life online!”, but […]

Offering the best horse health care

If you are looking for the best care possible for your horse, look no further than the Equine Health and Performance Centre at the University of Adelaide’s Roseworthy Campus. The centre provides not only general veterinary practices, but specialised services, in its state-of-the-art hospital, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Services include surgery, […]

Horticulture comes to Two Wells

Adelaide Plains Council’s library service will host experienced horticulturist Alex Wilson in Two Wells next month. A qualified horticulturist with more than 15 years experience in the field, Alex will be a special guest speaker at the Two Wells Bowling Club on Thursday May 9 from 1pm. Alex has a wealth of gardening experience having […]

Retire in style at Angle Vale Gardens

When looking around for a retirement community in which to spend the freedom years of your life, it pays to look beyond the bricks and mortar. There is one very special factor that makes every estate unique and that is the people. People provide the spirit and style and it’s important to understand your potential […]

Treat yourself at the Two Wells Tavern

If you’d like a delicious meal out, drop into the Two Wells Tavern-Motel any day of the week for lunch or dinner. Sit down, relax with family or friends, and enjoy a delicious meal from a wide range of menu choices or just enjoy a cool drink at the spacious bar. Coming up this month […]

Book club’s compelling read a must

Each month the Two Wells Book Club will bring you a review of the book that had been read by the group the previous month. The book club meets once a month at the Two Wells Library. We hope you enjoy the segment and are provided with an opportunity to engage with some books that […]

Two Wells CFS news

Sharon Boobyer reports: September has been a busy month for local CFS volunteers. Unfortunately, motor vehicle accidents [MVA] have topped the call-outs this month, followed by vehicle fires and burn offs getting out of control. Some important notes for residents to take away from recent events: Ensure your loads are secure; The driver of every […]

A year of seeds is seven years of weeds

Amateur Gardner Column October brings with it warmer weather and the showy display of Spring blooms with the rose featuring strongly in many gardens. In Renmark, the 25th annual rose festival is being held from October 18-27 and there are 36 gardens being opened as well as other activities planned. There is an art trail […]