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The Great Botanic Seed Swap and Share

Ali Pavic — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 04:24:00 +0000

Seed Swap Festival – Adelaide Botanic Garden, Sunday 11 October

Got green thumbs in the family? This one is for you.

The Seed Swap Festival returns to the beautiful Adelaide Botanic Garden on Sunday 11 October for a fun, fete-like community celebration of seeds, home gardening and all things that grow. It’s a wonderful day out for families who love getting their hands dirty – and the little ones are in for a treat.

Bring along your saved seeds to swap at the seed swapping table and leave with something new to plant at home. No seeds to share? No worries – for a small donation, you can purchase tokens to swap for seeds on the day.

There’s plenty to keep the whole family busy, including:

Hands-on kids’ activities and nature crafts
Plant a seed to take home
Origami seed packet folding and native seed giveaways
Bird snap table with the Diggers Club
Tomato Tombola – spin to win a tomato starter kit or one of loads of other prizes
Make a commemorative badge
Drawing demonstrations by the Friends Botanical Art Group
Pods Hold Stories seed drawing workshops with local artist Stephanie Doddridge (two sessions: 12:00–1:00pm and 1:30–2:30pm)

The day also features live music from 10:00am, a sausage sizzle, an ABC Radio Adelaide live outside broadcast with Jason Chong including Talkback Gardening with Sophie Thomson from 11:00am, and roving performances by Tutti Arts “The Beekeepers” from 11:30am.

Entry is free for children aged 12 and under. Adult tickets can be purchased online or on the day at the venue, subject to availability.

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Set sail with Haigh’s Chocolates 2026 Father’s Day range

Olivia Williams — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 05:03:22 +0000

If you’re already thinking about what to get Dad this Father’s Day, Haigh’s Chocolates has just made your job a whole lot easier. Their 2026 range is inspired by seafaring flavours, classic blue-and-white stripes and the kind of luxury sailing motifs that make everything feel a bit more special.

Whether your dad is a dark chocolate devotee, a milk chocolate fan or someone who just really appreciates good Australian-made treats, there’s something in this collection worth wrapping up.

New to the range

Dark Rum Chocolate

This limited-edition number features a smooth milk chocolate ganache and biscuit centre infused with Australian-made rum, all finished in rich dark chocolate. You can grab it loose from the chocolate cabinet or pick up one of two boxed gift options.

Milk Salted Crunch Block

Think crunchy sea-salted potato crisp pieces embedded in premium milk chocolate. It’s that sweet-salty combination that’s hard to stop eating. You can buy it on its own or find it tucked inside the Seafaring Spirit Hamper alongside a selection of Haigh’s classics.

Milk Honey Roasted Macadamias

Whole Australian-grown macadamias, dry-roasted with sweet honey and enrobed in generous layers of milk chocolate. If Dad loves nuts and chocolate together, this one’s a winner.

Where to find it

The 2026 Father’s Day range will be available in all Haigh’s stores in Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney and Canberra, as well as online from August 11.

For more information:

haighschocolates.com.au

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Rundle Mall’s 12 Days of Christmas

Chalki — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 08:27:25 +0000

The countdown to Christmas is officially on, and Rundle Mall’s bringing the festive cheer! Each day from Friday 13 December ‘til Tuesday 24 December, the Mall’s unwrapping exciting surprises each day. With live entertainment, free festive kids workshops, surprise give aways and pop up bars – the silly season calendar is jam-packed with something for all ages. Here’s what’s on and when in Rundle Mall for the 12 Days of Christmas: 12 days ’til Christmas – Friday 13 December • Salvation Army Christmas Band – 9am to 5pm at Stephens Place • Australian Girls Choir – 12:30pm to 1:30pm at various locations throughout the Mall • Santa’s Elfie Booth – Snap a festive photo with Santa at the Snap Snap photobooth, from 3pm to 7pm at Santa the Snapper (Pulteney Street) • Santa’s Rundle Mail Express – Write a letter to Santa to re-write the world record books from 4pm to 8pm at the Gawler Place Canopy • Rundle Mall City Sessions presents Keys to the City – 4pm to 9pm at Gawler Place Intersection 11 days ’til Christmas – Saturday 14 December • Santa’s Rundle Mail Express – Write a letter to Santa to re-write the world record books from 9am to 4pm at the Gawler Place Canopy • Australian Girls Choir – 11am to 12:30pm at various locations throughout the Mall • Rundle Mall City Sessions presents Keys to the City – 12pm to 5pm at Gawler Place Intersection 10 days ’til Christmas – Sunday 15 December • Tuba Christmas Performance – 11am to 12pm at the Gawler Place Canopy • Rundle Mall City Sessions presents Keys to the City – 12pm to 5pm at Gawler Place Intersection • Australian Girls Choir – 1pm to 2:30pm at various locations throughout the Mall 9 days ’til Christmas – Monday 16 December • Naughty or Nice Spinning Wheel – Find out if you’re Naughty or Nice by spinning the wheel from 12pm to 3pm at Woolworths Christmas Zone 8 days ’til Christmas – Tuesday 17 December • Santa’s Elfie Booth – Snap a festive photo with Santa at the Snap Snap photobooth, from 12pm to 3pm at Santa the Snapper (Pulteney Street) 7 days ’til Christmas – Wednesday 18 December • Free kids face painting – 11am to 3pm at Santa the Snacker (Myer Centre) • Roving Christmas entertainment – 12pm to 12:40pm and 2pm to 2:40pm, at various locations throughout the Mall • Australian Girls Choir – 1pm to 2:30pm at various locations throughout the Mall 6 days ’til Christmas – Thursday 19 December • Shop ’til midnight tonight with extended opening hours • Kytons Bakery Christmas pop-up – From 9am at OPSM • Free kids Christmas craft – 11am to 2pm at the Gawler Place Canopy • Australian Girls Choir – 12pm to 1:30pm at various locations throughout the Mall • Naughty or Nice Spinning Wheel – Find out if you’re Naughty or Nice by spinning the wheel from 3pm to 6pm at Woolworths Christmas Zone 5 days ’til Christmas – Friday 20 December • Shop ’til midnight tonight with extended opening hours • Santa’s Spritz Bar – Open from 11am at the Gawler Place Canopy • Roving Christmas entertainment – 12pm to 12:40pm and 2pm to 2:40pm, at various locations throughout the Mall • Rundle Mall City Sessions presents Sounds of the Season – 12pm to 5pm at Gawler Place Intersection • Australian Girls Choir – 2pm to 3:30pm at various locations throughout the Mall 4 days ’til Christmas – Saturday 21 December • Santa’s Spritz Bar – Open from 11am at the Gawler Place Canopy • Australian Girls Choir – 2pm to 3:30pm at various locations throughout the Mall • Rundle Mall City Sessions presents Sounds of the Season – 12pm to 5pm at Gawler Place Intersection 3 days ’til Christmas – Sunday 22 December • Santa’s Spritz Bar – Open from 11am at the Gawler Place Canopy • Australian Girls Choir – 11am to 12:30pm at various locations throughout the Mall • Rundle Mall City Sessions presents Sounds of the Season – 12pm to 5pm at Gawler Place Intersection 2 days ’til Christmas – Monday 23 December • Shop ’til midnight tonight with extended opening hours • Santa’s Spritz Bar – Open from 11am at the Gawler Place Canopy • Live DJ – 12pm to 10pm at Gawler Place Canopy • Australian Girls Choir – 1pm to 2:30pm at various locations throughout the Mall 1 day ’til Christmas – Tuesday 24 December • It’s Christmas Eve! • Australian Girls Choir – 12pm to 1:30pm at various locations throughout the Mall

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Adelaide Italian Festival 2024

Chalki — Tue, 15 Oct 2024 02:10:51 +0000

Adelaide Italian Festival 2024

The Adelaide Italian Festival is a celebration of all things Italian – food, drinks, gelato, music, entertainment, art, culture, sports and motorcars! There’s something for the whole family! This 10 day festival has loads of free events so everyone can get involved!

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Carclew School Holidays: Songwriters Picnic

Chalki — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 03:19:07 +0000

Songwriter’s Picnic

Ready to take your lyrics to the next level? Come hang out at our place these holidays and join singer-songwriters George Alice & Emerauld for a laid-back day of songwriting, and song-sharing on our beautiful lawns.

Whether you’ve got a notebook full of lyrics or you’re just starting to write your first song, this is your chance to vibe learn from the best in the business, swap ideas, and share your music in a super chill, no-pressure environment.

We’ll be jamming, writing new songs together, and recording some fresh tracks right here in the garden—how cool is that? Plus, we’re bringing all the picnic essentials, so you can kick back, snack, and soak up the creative energy.

What to Bring: We’ll have a few guitars on hand, but your guitar is your sidekick, don’t leave it behind!

So grab your guitar, pack your best ideas, and come hang out with us!

Suitable for ages: 13-17 years old

We are very lucky to have some massive local legends running these workshops. If you haven’t got around them yet jump on Instagram and check them out.

George Alice: @georgealicemusic

Emerauld: @emerauld.official

Accessibility information

This event will occur within Carclew’s Garden and Ballroom. Ramp entrance available at rear of building.

Further information about accessibility for this venue is available on Carclew’s website.

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Carclew School Holidays: Band! Zine!! Shoot!!!

Chalki — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 03:10:45 +0000

BAND! ZINE!! SHOOT!!!

Want to break into the music scene? Come hang out at our place these holidays for a day of jamming, zine-making, and photography workshops.

It’s your chance to hang out with local young creatives, dive into hands-on sessions, and pick up skills to level up your music game – think of it as your ultimate jam session (without noise complaints from your neighbours!)

Whether you’re itching to jam in a band, create a killer zine, or snap epic band photos, dive into the workshop that excites you most:

(Please note: You will only attend one of the workshops and as a result should only book one ticket)

Band Practice: Team up with My Cherie and Aston from TOWNS for some laid-back band jamming. You’ll get real-world tips, tricks, and plenty of insider knowledge. Plus, there will be an opportunity to hit the stage and practice your moves with an audience. Bring your own instrument, or use ours—we’ve got you covered.

Photography Masterclass: Learn from the best in the business in this hands-on photography workshop. From social media shots to killer promo material, local legend Evie Wonder will help you create standout visuals that truly reflect who you are as an artist. No camera experience? No problem! Evie will run through all the basics. We’ll have the equipment on hand, but if your camera is your sidekick, don’t leave it behind!

Zine-making workshop: Dive into the art of zine-making with Lilith from Runt Records. Learn how to design and make your own zines to showcase your unique style. Whether it’s album art, behind-the-scenes stories, or just showing off your vibe, a zine is the perfect way to connect with fans and stand out. Supplies? Sorted. But if you’ve got any photos or mags that fit your style, don’t be shy—bring them and make it your own!

These workshops will have a special collaborative element with bands, photographers and zine makers coming together to contribute to each others work. Come hang out, make some cool stuff, and meet new people. And hey, these are skills you might find handy as you dive deeper into the music scene.

It’s all about collaboration here. Bands, photographers, and zine makers will be working side by side, contributing to each other’s projects and creating something truly unique. Come chill, create, meet new people, and pick up skills that will help you navigate the music scene like a pro.

So, what are you waiting for? Grab your tickets, bring your crew, and let’s make it a day to remember at Carclew—Adelaide’s coolest spot for young musicians!

Suitable for ages: 13-17 years old

We are very lucky to have some massive local legends running these workshops. If you haven’t got around them yet jump on Instagram and check them out.

Artists Bios:

My Cherie: @mycherie_music
Aston form Towns: @townstownstowns

Evie Wonder: @eviewonder
Lillith: @runtrecords

Accessibility information

This event will occur within Carclew’s Band rooms, Art room, Digital Suite and Ballroom. Ramp entrance available at rear of building.

Further information about accessibility for this venue is available on Carclew’s website.

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Carclew July School Holiday Program

Charlotte Chambers — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 03:53:45 +0000

Image by Samuel Graves

Get ready for an action-packed week of fun at Carclew House these July school holidays!

With a wide variety of creative activities led by top artists, including zine making, painting, dancing, songwriting, and a Pyjama Party, there’s something for every young person aged 5-17 years to enjoy.

Leading artists include; Ruby Chew, who empowers students with practical and conceptual art skills; Chloe Noble, who translates feelings into unique visual language through expressionist paintings; Tanya Voges, a Creative Art Therapist specialising in Dance/Movement Therapy; and Naomi Keyte, who explores connecting to music through collective narratives.

Don’t miss this opportunity for your child to learn from these inspiring artists and discover their creative potential. Limited space available, book now via the link to avoid missing out!

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Hypnotist Matt Hale: Top fun! 80s Spectacular – Remix | Adelaide Fringe 2024

Charlotte Chambers — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 05:52:03 +0000

Hypnotist Matt Hale: Top Fun! 80s Spectacular – Remix

Joyful. Crazy. Fun. Remixed for 2024 inc new routines! The unmissable smash hit comedy hypnosis show with 80s party vibes. Fresh from multiple sellout run at Edinburgh Fringe & a global viral 50million+ views TikTok sensation.
Laugh along, sing along, even star in the show – you choose! All ages friendly, grab tickets now.
“Stomach grabbing humour. Not to be missed!” The Advertiser
“Spectacular silliness! Absolute feelgood must-see show” Xpress
★★★★★ “fun filled show!” Review Edinburgh
★★★★★ “laugh until your sides hurt!” Weekend Notes
★★★★★ “Side-splittingly funny” Fringefeed
★★★★★ “laugh uncontrollably, gasp, sing along” Perth Happenings
Comedy Hypnotist Matt Hale is a multi award winner, regularly sells out & seen on Best Shows/Top 10/Pick of the Fringe. We’re gonna party like it’s 1985!

Gluttony, Adelaide Fringe
5 – 17 Mar 8.15pm
9 & 16 Mar 4.15pm

(Show is all-ages-friendly but volunteers taking part must be 18+)

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ANNOUNCING… KIDDO CORNER at Bowerbird Design Markets – come and create!

Emma — Fri, 05 Apr 2019 06:49:40 +0000

Bowerbird Design Market Has Made A Special Announcement…

Colourful keepsakes, hand-made homewares, pot plants, clothes, textiles, prints and more will adorn the tables of Australia’s leading creatives at Bowerbird Design Market this May 3-5 at Adelaide Showground.

Over three days an expected 12,000 market goers will have the opportunity to wander, sift, browse and shop through more than 200 stallholders made up of creatives, designers and makers. This year’s event will see the introduction of 60 new stallholders!

With Mother’s Day on the horizon, Bowerbird is the perfect opportunity to choose the perfect mindful gift for Mum. There’s nothing quite like knowing that the present you’re giving is sustainably produced, one of a kind or even made by hand. Free gift-wrapping for a gold coin charity donation will also be on offer, as well as a “Nail Break” station to enjoy a glass of bubbles and manicure with mum.

But that’s not all!

ANNOUNCING…

KIDDO CORNER come and create!

KIDDO Corner offers a calm and creative space for little people and their big people, with a book nook, games and daily FREE craft activities By Mini Mad Things. Come and create a Magic Nature Wand, a Junk Robot, alien or monster!

KIDDO Corner will also offer 2 daily paid workshops.

WORKSHOP – SAT 4th

DIY – MARSHMALLOW UNICORN CONE

Cloud Theory Marshmallows with May Pike presents an activity to make your child’s day.

Starting with an ice cream cone, each child will be the architect of their own dessert by dipping in chocolate and choosing fillings. Topped with a delicious swirl of handmade, pillowy-soft marshmallow they will finish their creation with decorations of their own choosing, to create a unique dreamy marshmallow cone to take home.

WORKSHOP – SUN 5th

EST – DIY craft pot succulent With Emma Sadie Thomson

Emma and her crew of plant enthusiasts are ready to get down and dirty with kids. This activity will engage those little green thumbs mixing art and gardening together. Each participant will be given a small terracotta pot to decorate with a range of craft options, they will then get the chance to plant their very own living succulent with some potting mix, they can treasure forever or make it for Mother’s Day!

Sun 5th (20 mins)
$10 per child per session
Session times: 11 am and 12pm, in KIDDO Corner
Limited spaces available book at bowerbird.net.au

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Rebecca Morse: Forgive me if I forget your name… or mine

Emma — Thu, 28 Mar 2019 08:08:22 +0000

We’re all familiar with the condition of Baby Brain. That prenatal fog that sees you leave your car keys in the Tupperware drawer and walk into rooms with great urgency only to wonder what indeed you are doing there and what it used to feel like to be a fully functioning member of society.

I’m sorry to break it to you, but there is an equally-debilitating condition which I have recently self-diagnosed. Working Mum Brain.

The symptoms can strike without warning and are usually triggered when one is pressured to recall specific and detailed information quickly and coherently. Information pertaining to one’s beloved offspring, for example.

I met a parent who was new to the school at a kid’s birthday party in recent weeks and, as parental small talk dictates, we inquired about
each other’s children.

Just basic stuff, you know, food allergies, names, year levels, teachers and the like.

I got through the first child with flying colours, no hesitation, managing to pass myself off as a committed and engaged mother and member of the school community. Then, a mental blank when I got to the classroom specifics of the middle child.

5S I said, with confidence.
I should have left it at that. Grabbed a lolly bag and made a quick exit. Instead I said “Mrs….” and trailed off unconvincingly.

Fool! I was dealing with a new mother unfamiliar with the faculty staff. I could have saved myself. Gone with Mrs Smith, Mrs Schnitzel or Mrs Snodgrass, she would have been none the wiser. For at least another term or two. By which time her child may have moved into another friendship group.

But Working Mother Brain is insidious, it not only robs you of your memory, it robs you of your powers of quick thinking.
And so it was that I was forced to admit that I had forgotten my child’s teacher’s name. The shame of it.

Until the second I shut the car door and it returned immediately to my brain in a rare moment of clarity.

Sleep deprivation caused by the 4am breakfast radio alarm is not helping. After an interview in the Hit107 studio with Port Adelaide player Brad Ebert I farewelled him. “Say hi to Brad for me!”

Seeing his look of confusion, I replayed my words in my head. “I mean Bec, your wife, Bec.” Lucky she has the same name as me or that too may have disappeared into my mind’s abyss.

Funny then that a brain, so empty when it’s required to draw on the conversational building blocks required for basic human interaction, can be so busy and full when one would like it to be blank. For example when one is trying to get some essential and precious sleep. It is at this time that the mind goes to work.

When is school photo day? What should I get Dad for his birthday? How many text /email / DMs did I forget to reply to today? Can I justify new activewear? Are the children eating enough vegetables? Am I eating enough vegetables? If I fall asleep now how many hours sleep will I get? If I don’t fall asleep now how will I get through tomorrow / the week / the rest of my life?

It is little wonder that our brains are so utterly fatigued.

Can we reverse this process? I imagine living a simpler life would help. But I’m not travelling down a quiet path right now, I’ve chosen a multi-lane highway.

So I apologise in advance if I forget your name, or mine.

This is what 24 hours looks like!

4:20am Alarm
Quick check of the socials to see if anything big has happened overnight.
Get dressed in whatever was last discarded on the oor, brush teeth, apply tinted moisturiser.
Make coffee to drink in the car.
4:40am Leave for Hit107
5:00am Production meeting and pre-show preps.
6:00 – 9:00am Bec & Cosi show on air. Another coffee in here somewhere.
9:00 – 10:00am Post-show and planning meetings. Cosi and I compete over who was funniest.
10:00am – 11:30am ME TIME!
(Activities may include nap, exercise, catch up with friends, appointments, life admin)
11:30am – 6:00pm Present updates and news bulletin at 10.
Another coffee in here somewhere.
6:30pm HOME!
Smother children with unwanted attention. Dinner and a cheeky glass of wine.
8:30pm Put kids to bed
8:30-9:30pm Attempt to keep up with a TV series with husband.
9:30pm Put myself to bed.

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