A 30-second commercial costs more than $A25,000 on United Kingdom prime TV, but it is worth every penny when millions are glued to their sets watching one of the most likeable and brilliant actors around, the irrepressible Martin Clunes, OBE. You may know him as Gary Strang from Men Behaving Badly, or as Martin Ellingham in the ITV drama series Doc Martin. Now imagine him … [Read more...] about Is there a doctor on the horse?
Australia’s Biggest (and smallest) Morning Tea
Australia will have its Biggest Morning Tea on Thursday, May 26, but gorgeous three-year-old Mia just couldn't wait for something smaller. Out came her tiny tea pot, cups and saucers and she entered a child's magical world of imagination. And now Mia (right), of Encounter Bay, is all set to have a nice cuppa with her nanna, who loves her tea. While May 26 is set down as the … [Read more...] about Australia’s Biggest (and smallest) Morning Tea
As time goes by…
To steal a few lyrics from Herman Hupfeld's 1931 classic, As Time Goes By, you must remember this... South Australia's History Festival 2016 throughout May. It represents a wonderful collection and presentation of more than 600 events made possible by nearly 350 organisations through thousands of volunteers across the state. Our Fleurieu Peninsula is very much a part of this … [Read more...] about As time goes by…
The community festival
A wonderful event at the Riverport of Goolwa has gone through a storm, but everything is fine now. We’re talking about the 15th biennial South Australian Wooden Boat Festival, which has been moved to April 22-23, 2017. The shift from its traditional February time slot has opened a huge window of opportunity in terms of attracting a significant increase in tourists and related … [Read more...] about The community festival
Lab results conclusive: they’re just gorgeous!
We will celebrate International Guide Dog Day on April 27, and eight four-week-old Labrador puppies nestled in their basket certainly arrived with a touch of American flavour. Their mum, Zara was brought here by the Royal Society for the Blind guide and assistance dog service from the San Rafael Guide Dog School in California in late 2012 to live with Deb Tucker, a retired … [Read more...] about Lab results conclusive: they’re just gorgeous!