Clare Valley Podcast

Do you want to be up-to-date with the latest news in your council area? This monthly podcast brings you the latest news, upcoming projects and issues facing the Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council area. You’ll also hear about events and meet people who do a lot their community. The Clare Valley Podcast aims to be informative, relevant and entertaining, by interviewing not just Council representatives but members of the entire community. The podcast is hosted and produced by Annabelle Homer, a former ABC broadcast journalist and a Clare Valley local. The theme music has been produced by Solo Practice and local rural GP, Gerry Considine.

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Clare Valley Podcast - French Fest Fever; Stanley Flat Code concerns; Clare Town Hall refurbishment; Clare Bowling Club financial lift

September 22, 2023 • Season 1 • Episode 23

Welcome to another episode of the Clare Valley Podcast bringing you the latest Council news, issues and events from the Clare and Gilbert Valley Council area.

You'll hear the latest council news from CEO Dr Helen Macdonald:

Concerned Gulf View Estate residents over the Stanley Flat Code Amendment
Regional Development Australia YMN New Funding Proposal
Will local Australia Day events be consolidated?
Clare Bowling Club to receive a $250 000 loan to spread artificial turf
YMCA to submit grant for sola panels at The Valleys Lifestyle Centre
Four recipients of the Event Support Program
No submissions for Community Land revocation of Lot 102 Phoenix Ave, Clare
New online booking at Clare Town Hall and Ennis Park

Approximately 5000 people from around the region and beyond converged on Auburn’s Frenchfest this month. It’s the second time it’s been run, a biennial event bringing the beautiful village of Auburn to life to celebrate all things French.

Auburn is an historic town, known as the gateway to the Clare Valley and the home to CJ Dennis… but why is there a Frenchfest in Auburn, as its origins are not French.

Listen and you'll find out all about it!

You'll hear from:

Kathy Adams, secretary, Frenchfest
Andrew and Karen, production managers, Frenchfest
Pierre, French musician ( acoustic guitarist)
Alexandra Wardlaw, winemaker, Kirrihill - Champagne Masterclasses

Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council - https://www.claregilbertvalleys.sa.gov.au/