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what's new this winter
Croquet anyone?
The Victoriana Society of South Australia provided quite a spectacle at this year’s Barossa History Fair, which was held at Angaston on May 1.
The Society re-enacted an old photo, taken in 1867 at Angaston, of a group playing croquet on grounds overlooking the town.
Ms Linda Russo, president of the Victoriana Society, and Dr Bill Gransbury, president of the Angaston and Penrice Historical Society, were stars in their magnificent costumes.
As a matter of interest, a croquet lawn later existed on Dean Street, whereon an office for the The Leader newspaper was built and opened in 1924.
Seppeltsfield Rd Shiraz Gin awarded highest ever score at international competition
The fourth vintage of Barossa Shiraz Gin from Seppeltsfield Road Distillers was recently awarded an Outstanding-Gold medal, with an unprecedented 99-points for a gin at the International Wine and Spirits Competition (IWSC) in London earlier this month.
Nicole Durdin, Head Distiller/Owner and husband, Jon, Managing Director/Owner welcomed the results.
With two gins receiving a Gold-Outstanding medal, the 2021 Barossa Shiraz Gin was the only gin in its category of Flavoured Gin to be awarded 99-points, closely followed by their new release Musician’s Cut to be awarded 98-points in its first ever competition.
The significance of this award is not lost on Nicole and Jon, as the first gin to ever be awarded 99-points from the IWSC. “IWSC is the most respected of the global spirits competitions. To gain this recognition highlights the quality of our product to new and existing markets around the world,” said Owner Jon Durdin.
Club & Commercial meeting the needs of sporting teams
With winter bringing both the warmer clothes out of the wardrobe as well as weekend winter sport, the ovals and netball courts are packed and busy on a Saturday once again.
As the newest addition to The Barossa Co-op, Club & Commercial has broken free of the traditional brick and mortar and out onto the roads of Barossa and beyond, while still retaining the love of community spirit, including that of local sporting teams.
Established in mid-2021, Club & Commercial is a new mobile store that can come to you as a one stop resource for all your apparel and equipment needs.
These services can assist sporting teams, both summer and winter, or the trade or hospitality industries.
With many services available for local teams such as embroidery, heat press, uniforms and equipment, Business Manager, Mr Paul Schupelius is excited for the year ahead.
“With many years of working closely with local sporting clubs, it is fantastic to be fully focused on meeting the needs of our clubs which bring community involvement.
“Having the opportunity to further engage with local industries and businesses to supply work uniforms and PPE equipment and delivering prompt and professional service is what Club & Commercial is all about,” commented Mr Schupelius.
