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Most days during the holidays, the car park was “Aboriginal Kaurna culture will be celebrated nearly full, and on some days, cars had to be parked throughout the playground, and physical skills will be out on Shepherds Hill Road. put to good use with a super-sized park bench, an in- Ms Isabel Redmond who is on the Board of the ground wheelchair trampoline and so much more,” Dr Botanic Gardens of SA was the MC for the opening, Sutherland said. while Minister for the Environment, David Speirs, The new play experience, was made possible by MP, officially declared the playspace open. funding from the Adelaide City Deal - a partnership Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium Director, Dr between the Australian and state governments, and Lucy Sutherland, said “the playspace is a fun way to the City of Adelaide. encourage lifelong learning and nurture the connec- An accessible trail around the lake’s perimeter tion between nature and feelings of wellbeing. including a lake viewing platform, and upgrades to its “The natural playspace makes the Blackwood gar- beach area have already been created using the fund- den a popular destination for families to spend quality ing. time with each other and adds a playful, yet educa- Visitors to Wittunga Botanic Garden can enjoy the tional element to the garden.” playground and surrounds between 8.30am and 5pm Dr Sutherland also made special reference and every day. thanks to all the Botanic Gardens staff who were So if you haven’t been to check out the new play- involved in helping bring this project to fruition, many ground, it appears to be popular with the kids. Have of whom were present on the day to share in the expe- a picnic and enjoy the stunning gardens and other new rience. features while you are there. p BLACKWOOD RECONCILIATION GROUP Join in walk to help build on respectful Make sure you have relationships your say on park plan EACH year from 27 May to 3 June, National COMMUNITY consultation vate sporting club and the danger- Reconciliation Week celebrates and builds for feedback regarding the draft ous precedent this sets and raising on the respectful relationships shared by Masterplan for the former Belair awareness within the community. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples National Park Golf Course and Since the master plan was and other Australians. Country Club, is nearly over ... released, a large amount of feed- Reconciliation Australia’s theme for 2021, closing 5pm, Tuesday 4 May. back has been collected on the vari- More than a word. Reconciliation takes action, It is important to remember that ous proposals, primarily through urges the reconciliation movement towards this is a draft plan, and the purpose the YourSAy website. braver and more impactful action. 2021 marks of this consultation process is to The YourSAy website is where twenty years of Reconciliation Australia and hear directly from the community you can share your thoughts or find RECONCILIATION almost three decades of Australia’s formal rec- and understand their views. out a bit more about what’s being onciliation process. The draft masterplan was devel- proposed at the former Belair Golf The local community is warmly invited to oped in consultation with a Belair Course precinct. WALK join in the Blackwood Reconciliation Walk on Community Reference Group to Every voice counts, so don’t Sunday May 30, with the walk starting from the ensure the future use of this pre- delay – join an online discus- Blackwood roundabout at 11.30am. cinct meets the community’s sion, complete a survey or get up 2021 The Blackwood Uniting Church (near the expectations and the objectives for to speed with the frequently asked roundabout) will hold a Reconciliation Service the park. questions. You have until 5 pm, preceding the walk at 10am and all are wel- The feature in the plan that has Tuesday 4 May. come to attend. sparked the greatest area of con- For more information, including Leaving the Blackwood roundabout, the walk cern for local residents, is the new the Master Plan report, to complete MAY 30TH will head down Shepherds Hill Road to the home grounds to be established for a survey, or to leave a comment, 11:30AM AT BLACKWOOD ROUNDABOUT Colebrook Reconciliation Park at Eden Hills. Sturt Lions Football Club. make sure you go to www.yoursay. You are also welcome to bring along your A volunteer group (Belair sa.gov.au/decisions/belair-nation- own picnic lunch and gather to experience National Park Action Group) has al-park-masterplan/about to lodge MORE THAN A WORD. RECONCILIATION this place of national significance and reflect formed, dedicated to the opposi- your opinion. TAKES ACTION #NRW2021 on this year’s theme ... More than a word. tion of high impact development of p It’s expected that an outline of Reconciliation takes action the former golf course; namely the what the community feedback has p Updates are available on the Blackwood proposal to develop 10 hectares of been, will be available in late May on Reconciliation Group Facebook page. land for the primary use of a pri- the YourSAy website. Rebekha Sharkie MP YOUR Federal Member for Mayo PROPERTY OUR Your independent voice in Canberra! Expertise Proudly representing the communities of the Hills, For your Real including Hawthorndene and Craigburn Farm Estate needs, call our Blackwood Electorate Office located at team today! 1/72 Gawler Street, Mount Barker 8278 4222 www.rebekhasharkie.com.au [email protected] | 08 8398 5566 Authorised by R Sharkie, 1/72 Gawler Street, Mount Barker SA 5251 Authorised by R Sharkie, 1/72 Gawler Street, 2 - MAY 2021 www.blackwoodtimes.com.au Karkoo wants to operate both sites by James Swanborough “There is so much history here it’s amazing. Chris Johnston, “AFTER months of planning we have finally secured Karkoo’s is one of the former owners, and the site has been with his fam- future,” said co-owner Peter Rowat.