Cropping the Common

This year it’s the Hall’s turn to crop the Common.

For those who don’t know, the Common is a small paddock in the centre of town that was originally a public paddock for everyone to graze their milking cows  or other stock. Lately over the last few years  it’s been home to some beautiful old mares.

But this year the old mares were moved out and the machinery moved in. To help pay for the Hall’s expensive insurance (among other things) the Common was dug up and planted by the Hall Association’s President (Thankyou K.S.)

Currently the first leaves are starting to poke their way out of the ground giving hope that the Common crop hasn’t suffered the losses other crops have from the mouse plague experienced in the area over the last few months.

There’s a few months to go, but so far so good.

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Fluffy scones, a creamy sponge roll and of course many cups of tea

The ovens had been on overdrive in Yaninee this week and all was on offer (well as biscuits, muffins and cupcakes)

This year’s Biggest Morning Tea saw the biggest turnout of residents on a Thursday to date and we were pleased to be able to raise $60 for the Cancer Council of South Australia.

Whilst not quite making our goal the fact that we were able to get so many together for such an important cause was enough for us, and therefore we have decided to participate again next year.

One of the food favourites on the day were the scones (lavishly topped with jam and cream of course) and even though it was stated that “I didnt follow a recipe I just threw them together” we’ve been able to secure some kind of reingredient list and process  so all can indulge (the sponge roll recipe is currently being sought after).

Fluffiest scones ever

2 cups SR Flour

3 tsp white sugar

1/2 cup powdered milk

1/2 tsp baking powder

Mix dry ingredients

2 tsp melted butter

1 cup of water (approx)

Mix wet ingredients and add to dry.

Roll out on floured surface till 2-3cm thick. Cut with cutter and bake in 200C for 15 mins.

Smother in cream and jam and remember it’s polite to chew.

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Bulb Fundraiser Success

A big thanks to all that supported this fundraiser.

Already bulbs have been planted in pots and garden beds and the signs of life are shooting through.

We were glad (and surprised) to find when the bulbs finally arrived that we had been able to raise $214 towards the  replacement raintank and new guttering. Whilst this is nowhere near the funds required it was much more than anyone at the weekly gatherings expected.

Thanks again to everyone for their support and keep your eyes open later this year for the Autumn Bulb catalog.

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Biggest Morning Tea Fundraiser

To help support the Cancer Council, the Hall will be hosting a Morning tea on May 20th 2010 from 10am.

Our goal is to raise $70, so please join us for cake and tea and assist with the fight against cancer.

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2010 – Our focus on securing the Hall’s water

The drought might have broken but Hall’s water isn’t secure.

The current rainwater tank is in severe need of replacement and the guttering is long overdue for basic maintenance, not to mention some major repairs are required in parts. So at one of the regular Thursday gatherings some residents of Yaninee have decided that 2010 is the year that they put some efforts into obtaining a new rain tank  and fix the guttering.

Fund raising quickly became the focus of the conversation with various ideas being put forward. The first action was to sign the Hall up to the Bulbs Direct fundraising program.

A catalog was posted to each of the boxes in the Yaninee Post Office and soon an on-line facility will be available for anyone in Australia to make bulb purchases which will raise funds for the Hall. It is not expected that this program will meet the funds required to secure the Hall’s water but it’s a start…

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A can of paint + a brush = A notice board

The Hall Noticeboard was christened today with it’s first notice.

Last Thursday the ugly piece of steel that is screwed in above the main doors was painted with chalkboard paint.

The Yaninee Tennis Club are  congratulated for winning the championship this year, the noticeboard’s first announcement.

The current Bulb fundraising campaign also got a mention (more on this later)

It is hoped that this new town notice board will be updated once a week, listing events, information and results for the people of Yaninee to read.

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Cupcake Day

Monday 17th August was RSPCA’s Cupcake Day and the Hall was opened for this fund raiser and stocked with delicious cupcakes.

Whilst the Hall didnt have the turnout that the organisers had hoped for, the “lack of numbers” increased the cupcake:person ratio for all those who did, resulting in everyone eating too many cupcakes.

The morning was declared a success by all, with some funds being raised for the RSPCA and everyone’s sweet tooth being satisfied.

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