With a combined effort from JAMESTOWN HEARTBEAT, LION’S AND APEX CLUBS and the Estate of the late Rod Doyle via NEIL GEORGE we have purchased a machine that will find the tiniest veins in any person, be it a child, teenager or adult for all sorts of medical purposes. The machine was demonstrated to our…
A spectacular autumn day made the perfect backdrop for the Caltowie Chilled Out and Fired Up Music Festival on Saturday March27th. 793 tickets were sold, and patrons came from across the region to enjoy the day’s festivities. Spectators were treated to 12 hours of live music, showcasing local talent as well as some bigger names…
As we all know, the past year has been a challenging one for fundraising events. After cancelling our Ball in 2020, the RFDS Jamestown & District Support Group needed to make a decision around the plans for this year’s Ball. With the restrictions that werein place at the time and the risk of a last…
There were 100 reasons to celebrate Pat Dowling’s birthday at Jamestown recently. As family and friends gathered and a big cake cut, the centenarian said she was overwhelmed by her 100th birthday celebration. With her four children – Kevin, Don, Neville and Marie – all there for the party, the grandmother of eight and great-grandmother…
The Back to Belalie Cricket Bash was held at Victoria Park on the 20th of March, kicking off the celebrations for Jamestown’s 150th year. Despite the number of finals for various sports being held over the weekend across South Australia, the J150 Committee were extremely pleased with the attendance of 400, rating it as a…
In December 2020 Max Prior received the Chevron Award for 45 years’ service to the Jamestown Lions Club and Lions International. He joined Lions in March 1974, being nominated by John Marsh and Maurie Brown (President). Max was very quickly given an insight into how the club operated and the requirements of Lions International; as…
2021 is the 150th year since Jamestown was founded in 1871 and the J150 committee is busy organising the first celebratory event for March 20th. This is the “Back to Belalie Cricket Bash” which aims to get former Belalie Cricket Association players and their families together for an afternoon of fun and entertainment, as well…
This music festival was created to help promote awareness for mental health in rural areas. It brings live music acts from regional SA, Adelaide and nation-wide headliners together in the one space, along with local SA gourmet food and craft beverages and wine to create a great day out for all. Also on site are…
On Sunday 6th December, Helen Pammenter’s family and friends, together with the Belalie Arts Committee, gathered at the Belalie Art Gallery to open and dedicate the Helen Pammenter Room; and to honour her by naming her Co-Patron of Belalie Arts Society. Helen did not know about these honours, and she was overwhelmed, but pleasantly surprised…
The Mid North Health Advisory Council recognised 20 years of service provided by Denis Clark of Jamestown, at a surprise plaque presentation on the evening of Friday 22nd December.. The former mayor and current Northern Areas Council councillor was also presented with a parliamentary medal by Member for Stuart Dan van Holst Pellekaan MP. Mr…