Clare Valley Podcast - French Fest Fever; Stanley Flat Code concerns; Clare Town Hall refurbishment; Clare Bowling Club financial lift

Welcome to another episode of the Clare Valley Podcast bringing you the latest Council news, issues and events from the Clare and Gilbert Valley Council area. 

You'll hear the latest council news from CEO Dr Helen Macdonald:

Concerned Gulf View Estate residents over the Stanley Flat Code AmendmentRegional Development Australia YMN New Funding ProposalWill local Australia Day events be consolidated?Clare Bowling Club to receive a $250 000 loan to spread artificial turfYMCA to submit grant for sola panels at The Valleys Lifestyle CentreFour recipients of the Event Support ProgramNo submissions for Community Land revocation of Lot 102 Phoenix Ave, ClareNew online booking at Clare Town Hall and Ennis Park

Approximately 5000 people from around the region  and beyond  converged on Auburn’s Frenchfest this month. It’s the second time it’s been run, a biennial event bringing the beautiful village of Auburn to life to celebrate all things French.  

Auburn is an historic town, known as the gateway to the Clare Valley and the home to CJ Dennis… but why is there a Frenchfest in Auburn, as its origins are not French. 

Listen and you'll find out all about it!

You'll hear from: 

Kathy Adams, secretary, Frenchfest
Andrew and Karen,  production managers, Frenchfest
Pierre, French musician ( acoustic guitarist)
Alexandra Wardlaw, winemaker, Kirrihill - Champagne Masterclasses

Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council - https://www.claregilbertvalleys.sa.gov.au/