We've Reached 100,000 Page Visits!

Have you visited us yet? Fridays from 5 pm at Tanunda Recreation Park. Visitors are welcome. 

The Editor and Secretary's target was 100,000 page visits by the end of June 2025. 

We're happy to announce that we've reached the target a few weeks ahead. Our blog site is being accessed daily across Australia and internationally.

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More importantly, our members and anyone else within our region, and nearby regions can access our site and learn about who we are and what we do.

Increasing numbers are taking the time to subscribe using the box in the right-hand column to sign up so they receive notifications when we post.

Few people take the time to comment in the dialogue boxes that appear at the bottom of each post, but I invite you to do so and give us feedback about what we are posting and what you would like to see posted.

Thank you to the many who have visited and keep coming back. It makes our effort worthwhile.

PS: While you're here, why not take a look at the excellent jackets on sale at our partner, the Military Shop?

Our First Luncheon - Italian Themed

Visit us on Fridays from 5 pm at Tanunda Recreation Park for our Happy Hours. 

Our sub-branch is blessed with a handful of chefs who prefer to call themselves cooks. Whatever you call them, they produce some exceptional dinners and on this occasion, our first luncheon held on Sunday, 18 May 25 which was an outstanding success.

For years, we've been holding weekly or monthly dinners on Friday evenings during our Happy Hours, and we've decided now to hold occasional luncheons. This was our first effort and with around 25 members, was a top afternoon for all of us.

We get to chat, imbibe on a few nice wines or beers including our The Hut house wine, we have a laugh and nobody leaves with an empty stomach or without a smile. Our Hut is a happy place!

With Winter a hop-step-and-jump away, I expect we'll have more luncheons than dinners since members will be inclined to stay home Friday evenings, watch football and stay warm.

This luncheon was prepared by husband and wife team Tony and Elizabeth who produced a menu of:

CHICKEN CACCIATORE

A succulent chicken in tomato Basco sauce

with wine, herbs & olives

PENNE ALLA FUNGHI (V)

Penne in a dairy free creamy Mushroom sauce

Vegetables

Focaccia/Garlic Bread

Salads

Wine Recommendation: The Hut Shiraz

DESERTS

Tira Masu or Cheesecake

 

I just have to tell you, Tony grows award-winning Sicilian tomatoes that are to die for; a touch of salt, and they are the tastiest you'll ever find. He's won awards at local annual shows and has the certificates to prove it.

 

You can't get a better meal anywhere for an astonishing $25 per head.

 

 

Buy now at the Military Shop

 

 

 

Bacon and Egg Rolls or Sausages for Breakfast!

Come and join us on Fridays from 5 pm. Everyone is welcome to our Happy Hours, you don't need to be a member.

Another Successful fundraising effort was completed by our member volunteers at Mitre 10, Nuriootpa, SA. We are most grateful for our community's support.

Management Committee Feedback

Have you visited our Hut? Join us on Fridays from 5 pm. Everyone is welcome to our Happy Hours, you don't need to be a member. 

In the spirit of keeping our members informed, we like to provide feedback on what your Management Committee is doing. 

We held our last meeting on 7 April 25 5 May 25 and the following topics were discussed:

ANZAC DAY: As would be expected, we spent most of our meeting reviewing ANZAC Day which we considered to be one of our most successful.

The new march route leading to the Hut through an honour guard of football players was considered a highlight however, the Gunfire Breakfast was disappointing for several reasons. We will ensure we do a better job of that in 2026.

Entering the Recreation Park - Photo J Allanson

In summary, we thought the day went exceptionally well and we thank those many members and others who contributed to make the day special.

The inaugural ANZAC Day Poetry Competition was a positive with our two young winners delivering their poems at the Dawn Service and again at the Lunch. The perpetual plaque has been completed and will be visible within the Hut.

REVENUE: Having spent a considerable sum rejuvenating the Hut and some of our equipment during the last year or two, the committee agreed that we need to now focus on revenue and reduce expenditure. 

Treasurer Craig reported that we had increased our bank balance substantially with successful memorabilia sales days at Foodland Tanunda and Murray Street Wines. Interestingly, donations exceeded revenue from sales. We are blessed to live in a community with very generous people.

Other revenue from bar sales was excellent, aided by our opening during Easter and while football was in play. Our strategy of opening at other times instead of Friday evening is paying off and will be continued as you will have noticed by our next meal date, a luncheon on Sunday, 18 May.

GARDEN SETTINGS: We discussed the need for a couple more garden tables with bench seats to go on the area near the cannon and will obtain quotes for same. They will likely be our last major expenditure but will provide more outdoor seating for members and guests.

ENTRANCE SIGNAGE: Vice President Patsy was able to obtain a $1,000 grant from the Barossa Council to assist with payment for our new entrance sign that you may have noticed on the right-hand side of the Tanunda Recreational Park entrance. The remainder of the cost was generously donated by her and husband Jack.

That's it for this meeting.

Are you ready for Winter?

Caring for Veterans in the Barossa

Come and join us on Fridays from 5 pm. Everyone is welcome to our Happy Hours, you don't need to be a member. 

Barossa Aged Care is a local provider of a range of services, some of which are available for veterans through the Department of Veterans Affairs. 

If you or someone you know need their professional help, please contact them on 0431 044 584.

Other professional services are detailed in our Advocacy tab above.

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