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Adelaide Plains Chapter and Verse monthly podcast recorded 21/11/21, Evanston. Welcome to our monthly writing podcast with Carolyn, Marie and Janette. It is nearly Christmas and the writers at Chapter and Verse are in celebratory mode. To all our listeners a very happy Festive Season and best wishes for 2022. Keep safe and keep well. […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay Boon from Wednesday 15th December 2021. 150 years ago Snakes were making news again 100 years ago grasshoppers were the big story 50 years the Bunyip was reporting on new pensioner flats in Gawler 25 years ago Church Hill […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay Boon from Wednesday 8th December 2021. 150 years ago a Barossa Council meeting was making news 100 years ago the paper reported on a case of larceny involving diamonds, 50 years a story about a fundraising carnival featured 25 […]

Futurama, Series 1, episode 4, Love’s Labours Lost in Space. Welcome to the Classic Cult TV Club, (CCtvC), with Lisa, Mackenzie, Alex, Angus, Gypsy, Janette and Justin. Lisa challenges the group with a cult favourite, Futurama. Will they all be impressed? Warning. Spoilers. The discussion is laced with spoilers so if you have not yet […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay Boon from Wednesday 1st December 2021. 150 years ago The Bunyip featured as story about a new school at Roseworthy 100 years ago a new church was making news, 50 years municipal boundaries were being discussed 25 years ago […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay Boon from Wednesday 24th November 2021. 150 years ago the Bunyip was outraged by “rascally conduct” 100 years ago a final notice from the taxation department raised sniggers of amusement in the Gawler Corporation 50 years ago concerns were […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay Boon from Wednesday 17th November 2021. 150 years ago John Martin’s expanding foundry business was in the news 100 years ago the Bunyip was reporting on a temperance rally, 50 years ago concerns were expressed about fires in Gawler, […]

Special Podcast Labyrinth, 1986 Welcome to the Classic Cult TV Club, (CCtvC), with Lisa, Mackenzie, Alex, Angus, Gypsy, Janette and Justin. Bowie fans beware! There is a muppet party in the air. The Culters watch the iconic movie Labyrinth. Does it stand the test of time? The Culter’s were so enthuiastic that the podcast had […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay Boon from Wednesday 10th November 2021. 150 years ago The Bunyip reported on a late Picnic, 100 years ago a dramatic electrical storm was making news 50 years ago a local landmark was being sold, 25 years ago the […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay Boon from Wednesday 3rd November 2021. 150 years ago there was a story about fraud, 100 years ago the opening of a new church is featured, 50 years ago saw the end of a Gawler Christmas Tradition, 25 years […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay Boon from Wednesday 27th October 2021. 150 years ago the Bunyip reported on another death, 100 years ago Two Wells featured in the news again, 50 years ago road safety was an issue, 25 years ago the paper reported […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay Boon from Wednesday 20th October 2021. 150 years ago the Bunyip reported on the death of a local icon, 100 years ago a valuable horse died in unusual circumstances, 50 years ago the paper reported on a robbery in […]

Gardening for the Young and the Young at Heart This month Trevor and Michelle hark back to the days of childhood and reignite the childhood wonder of nature. The love of gardens, and a desire to preserve the planet, begins when we are tiny and first start to explore the adventures that gardens offer. Sit […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay Boon from Wednesday 13th October 2021. 150 years ago a snake with a personality was making news, 100 years ago the story is about a legal protest, 50 years ago road safety was a matter of discussion again, 25 […]

Monthly Podcast Adelaide Plains Chapter and Verse monthly podcast recorded Wednesday 6th October, Evanston. Welcome to our monthly writing podcast with Carolyn, Marie and Janette. This is a special podcast to discuss the Anthology, Plague Invasion, which Carolyn recently published and the inevitable Covid related cancellations, toilet roll and facemasks. Next month we will be […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay Boon from Wednesday 6th October 2021. 150 years ago The Bunyip reported on a development of use to farmers, 100 years ago the paper reported on a bicycle race, 50 years ago road safety was a matter of discussion, […]

Monthly Podcast; August Lexx, Series 2, episode 6, Stan’s Trial. Welcome to the Classic Cult TV Club, (CCtvC), with Lisa, Alex, Angus, Gypsy, Janette and Justin. Alex has chosen some very well received Cult Classis for the “Club” to watch so this month he sets out to smash that record with what may well be […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay Boon from Wednesday 29th September 2021. 150 years ago The Bunyip ran a story about a Franco Prussian war art display, 100 years ago a neighbourhood dispute made news, 50 years ago some big names in Australian political history […]

Monthly Podcast; July* Red Dwarf, Series 5, episode 4, Quarantine. Welcome to the Classic Cult TV Club, (CCtvC), with Lisa, Alex, Angus, Gypsy, Janette and Justin. Smoke me a kipper, the Culters will be back for breakfast. At last, the Culters watch one of the culty-ist of them all, Red Dwarf, long running sci fi […]

Gawler Library and Civic Centre Monthly News Podcast. Chiah Mayne, Team Leader Library and Customer Services, reads the news from the Gawler Civic Centre and Gawler Library for November School Holiday Program, September/October Recorded in Gawler 22/09/21 To find out what exciting events are happening at our local library and civic centre this month listen […]

Never underestimate the importance of sitting and enjoying the fruits of your labour.  This month Trevor and Michelle are inspired by the idea that, if at first you don’t succeed, plant, dig and plant again.  Just like the seasons, gardeners opportunities to create and learn from past successes or failures will cycle around again, and […]

Special Podcast Bluey, Series 2, episode 5, Hairdresser, Series 2, episode 10 Rug Island, Series 2 episode 21 Escape. Welcome to the Classic Cult TV Club, (CCtvC), with Lisa, Mackenzie, Alex, Angus, Gypsy, Janette and Justin. It isn’t cult and it isn’t pre 2001 so why are the Culters watching Bluey? Well because Mackenzie chose […]

Monthly Podcast; June Goodnight Sweetheart, Series 1, episode 2, Fools Rush In. Welcome to the Classic Cult TV Club, (CCtvC), with Lisa, Alex, Angus, Gypsy, Janette and Justin. This month the Culters watch a fondly remembered time travel comedy from the 90s, Goodnight Sweetheart. How well does it weather the test of time? The episode […]

When are there too many statues in the garden? Has Trevor uncovered Michelle’s snobbery about the non living garden ornament or is there a line that needs to be drawn in the sand when it comes to the garden decorative? Hold on to your garden gnomes and see which side of the fence you sit […]

Monthly Podcast; May Daria, Series 3, episode 2, Through a Lens Darkly. Welcome to the Classic Cult TV Club, (CCtvC), with Lisa, Alex, Angus, Gypsy, Janette and Justin. Might the Culters have finally found a Classic that they all enjoy? How well does 90s animated series, Daria, hold up? The episode was first broadcast on […]

Trevor and Michelle wax’ floralical’ this month on the beauty and benefits of flowers. A budding new chapter in gardening for the Two Peas and proving the garden will always provide us with new challenges and new loves.  Music; Shift of Currents by Blue Dot Sessions

Chiah Mayne, Team Leader Library and Customer Services, reads the news from the Gawler Civic Centre and Gawler Library for May. Highlights this month include writer talks, workshops and a story reading from the International Space Station.  Recorded in Gawler 29/04/21 To find out what exciting events are happening at our local library and civic […]

Monthly Podcast; April Lost in Space, Series 2, episode 16, The Girl from the Green Dimension. Welcome to the Classic Cult TV Club, (CCtvC), with Lisa, Alex, Angus, Gypsy, Janette and Justin. The Culters watch what may prove to be the most divisive “Cult Classic” yet. Loved by some loathed by others, how well, or […]

Trevor and Michelle can barely “container “ themselves with excitement. This month’s podcast not only features their first official special guests, but also highlights how containers and pots were a fantastic start for this couple’s gardening journey. One that has resulted in a magnificent backyard showing how, imagination and hard work can transform rubble and […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Editor, Sara Gilligan from Wednesday 24th March 2021. 150 years ago The Bunyip ran a story about chess in Gawler, 100 years ago  an article about a memorial library was printed, 50 years ago a story with the headline, “Duke here tomorrow” […]

Monthly Podcast Adelaide Plains Chapter and Verse monthly podcast recorded Wednesday 17th March, Gawler South. Welcome to our monthly writing podcast with Carolyn, Michelle, Marie and Janette. The topic of discussion for the month is the novels that have shaped us. The word of the month is “bugalugs” or should that be “buggerlugs”? Seems the […]

Monthly Podcast; March B.5 Crusade, Series 1, episode The Long Road. Welcome to the Classic Cult TV Club, (CCtvC), with Lisa, Alex, Angus, Gypsy, Janette and Justin. This month the Culters are subjected to what might not quite qualify as a cult classic. Crusade was a shortlived spin off series to Babylon Five. Why was […]

The two peas in a podcast discuss sweet peas. It wouldn’t be March if we weren’t planning sweet pea plantings. Trevor and Michelle are diversifying into the more floral aspects of gardening and didn’t realise quite how many flowers they classed as their ‘favourites’.   Music; Shift of Currents by Blue Dot Sessions

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Editor, Sara Gilligan from Wednesday 10th March 2021. 150 years ago the Bunyip reported on a delay at Gawler Police Court, 100 years ago a local couple received some unexpected, good news, 50 years ago a spear gun was used in a […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Editor, Sara Gilligan from Wednesday 10th March 2021. 150 years ago the Bunyip reported on a Destructive Country Fire, 100 years ago the paper printed a story on the The Liberal candidates at Gawler, 50 years ago a Gawler pick-up happened by […]

What do shed’s zucchinis and acres of lucerne have in common? Well, no true gardener worth their weight in loam can do without them. Trevor has cleaned out his shed for the first time in ten years and admits that a spade is not merely a spade-it is just a small part of any true […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Editor, Sara Gilligan from Wednesday 3rd March 2021. 150 years ago The Bunyip ran a story on a proposed new street, 100 years ago Gawler received a Visit of the Premier, 50 years ago an article with the headline Walkathon for Homes […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Editor, Sara Gilligan from Wednesday 24th February 2021. 150 years ago Gawler prisoners feature in The Bunyip, 100 years ago Gawler was bombarded with lumpy hail, 50 years ago a story on the Opening of a Red Cross shop was printed, 25 […]

Monthly Podcast; February Spaced, Series 1, episode 1, Beginnings. Welcome to the Classic Cult TV Club, (CCtvC), with Lisa, Alex, Angus, Gypsy, Janette and Justin. This month the Culters watch a cult classic comedy that was requested by a fan. Yes we have fans!! (Or well, one at least) What kind of food does it […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Editor, Sara Gilligan from Wednesday 17th February 2021. 150 years ago the paper reported on a destructive fire at Freeling, 100 years ago a story with the headline council decides “no further action” was printed, 50 years ago 4800 students were recorded […]

Adelaide Plains Chapter and Verse monthly podcast recorded Wednesday 3rd February, Gawler South. Welcome to our monthly writing podcast with Carolyn, Michelle, Marie and Janette. The topic of discussion for the month is “Rule Breakers” from the BBC “Novels that Shaped our World” list. The word of the month is an Australian Colloquialism ”Furphy”, curtesy […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Editor, Sara Gilligan from Wednesday 10th February 2021. 150 years ago the Bunyip printed a story about Goose Island, 100 years ago the paper reported on a Fire at Cockatoo Valley, 50 years ago an Urgent call for more classrooms was made, […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Editor, Sara Gilligan from Wednesday 27th January 2021. 150 years ago the paper reported on a remarkable escape from drowning, 100 years ago a story on returned soldiers featured in the Bunyip, 50 years ago Rat complaints were investigated, 10 years ago […]

Astro Boy; The Biggest Robot on Earth (English title The Greatest Robot in the World), Series 1, episodes 24 & 25 (U.S. 22 & 23). Welcome to the Classic Cult TV Club, (CCtvC), with Lisa, Alex, Angus, Gypsy, Janette and Justin and special guest, Mackenzie The “Culters” watch one of Lisa’s childhood favourites, Astro Boy […]

‘Lucerne’ up fellow gardeners because 2021 is here and Trevor and Michelle are ready to regale you with tales green and fresh.’ Lettuce’  tell you about the summer crops we have been harvesting, who knew there were so many shades of lettuce available for the green enthusiast not to mention how the humble carrot can […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Editor, Sara Gilligan from Wednesday 27th January 2021. 150 years ago The Bunyip reported on a runaway German wagon, 100 years ago the paper printed a story about burglars at Willaston, 50 years ago a headline was Gawler silos filled with Victorian […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Editor, Sara Gilligan from Wednesday 20th January 2021. 150 years ago The Bunyip reported on an accident, 100 years ago an article with the headline ‘A diphtheria carrier’ was published, 50 years ago the paper reported on a $180,000 library plan for […]

Monthly Podcast; December Thunderbirds; Cry Wolf, Series 1, episode 18. Welcome to the Classic Cult TV Club, (CCtvC), with Lisa, Alex, Angus, Gypsy, Janette and Justin The “Culters” turn back the clock to watch The Thunderbirds. Are the strings evident, what exactly is “supermarionation” and what does that Tracy brother do up in Thunderbird Five? […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Editor, Sara Gilligan from Wednesday 13th January 2021. 150 years ago the bunyip reported on some spectacular lightning, 100 years ago an article about A policeman on trial was published, 50 years ago saw Wide interest over Bunyip, 25 years ago the […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Editor, Sara Gilligan from Wednesday 6th January 2021. 150 years ago the bunyip printed a story about New Year behaviour, 100 years ago the paper reported on the year’s rainfall, and 50 years ago the discovery of 3 fake $10 notes was […]