A successful AGM and the election of Committee was conducted on Saturday 29th. This was followed by an examination of the proposed area for use on the Picnic Day. Arrangements were discussed. A welcome barbeque preceded the close of our meeting. The reports and minutes are available and have been posted here as links.
Primary students the first to code experiments for International Space Station
Primary-students-the-first-to-code-experiments-for-international-space-station excerpt from ” The Sydney Morning Herald” About 24 primary students are the first in the country to code science experiments that will be launched on a rocket to the International Space Station this week and completed by astronauts. The students from six public schools have spent the past three months […]
2017 Community Newsletter
.. Community Newsletter DocX .. Community Newsletter As many of you may be aware, Lenswood is this year celebrating 100 years since its naming. While there have been people living in the region for much longer, Lenswood itself only came about in 1917. Up until that time, the nearest postal service was at Forest Range. […]
Minutes of L&FRCA committee meeting held on 4th july 2017 at 7:30pm at Lenswood Primary school
Click read more to download The minutes from the Committee meeting held April 19th 2016 Download the Minutes of the meeting HERE
Adelaide Hills growers want fruit fly free status recognised globally
An article In ABC News by Nicola Gage :- Cherry, apple, pear and strawberry industries are pushing for the Adelaide Hills region to become globally recognised as a pest-free area, like South Australia’s Riverland, Victoria’s Sunraysia and Tasmania. “We’ve initially identified Thailand — Taiwan is another market that recognises [it] and there’s also a lot of work being […]
Work has commenced on the Lenswood Coldstore Redevelopment.
Minister Geoff Brock Minister for Regional Development Minister for Local Government. Monday, 21 September, 2015. 50 new jobs in Adelaide Hills Co-operative expansion. An $850,000 State Government Regional development Fund grant will go towards a major expansion at iconic Lenswood Apples facilities in the Adelaide Hills. Regional Development Minister Geoff Brock said the proposed $11.37 million […]
Approach to A.H.C. re Croft & Mawson Roads Traffic
On the 11th of August a small group of Business Owners met to discuss emerging issues with the increased volume of traffic along Croft and Mawson Rds. Residents may be aware that the State Government has encouraged Bike SA to use Mount Crawford Forest for their activities. Residents will also be aware of the […]
CHERRY TIME
A wide number of cherry varieties are grown in Lenswood and Forest Range. Stella and Lapin are the dominant varieties grown. There is a wide range of other varieties grown based primarily on the market niche of a region/grower. Merchant, Stella, Lapin, Sweetheart and Simone are the main varieties grown. Bing, Supreme, Empress, Van, Summit, […]
Mt Lofty Ranges Agrarian Landscape
World Heritage Listing Bid
What is the Mt lofty ranges world heritage liisting Bid? What are the grounds for World Heritage listing of the Mount Lofty Ranges region? What are the potential impacts on farmers and tourism operators in the region? Read more at the website