They are coming back! The Santos Tour Down Under will be visiting Lobethal in 2013....

and they will be staying for the  Finish. Wow!

http://www.tourdownunder.com.au/latest-news.htm

David Lloyd speaks on sustainability & community gardens.

What an exciting AGM the Lobethal Community Association had this year!! All 7 positions on the Executive Group were filled which hasn't been the case for a couple of years.

We also had a conversation with our guest speaker, David Lloyd. David spoke about local sustainability issues in particular the Stirling Community Garden. He described it as a meeting place; a growing place; a learning place; a healthy place; a recycling place; a beautiful place.

Perhaps Lobethal needs its own place??

January has been all about the Tour!

But it was well worth it. Members and friends of the Lobethal Community Association have been busy for months planning, creating and organising activities for the Tour Down Under's visit to Lobethal on Wednesday 18th January 2012. The town looked fantastic on the day and had a great feel. Bike Sculptures created from bike parts and plastic bottles recycled into flowers were a key feature.

A large pennyfarthing sculpture complete with man made from a beer barrel appeared in the main street, created by local business Henstock.

Both inspired by the town's forthcoming participation in the Adelaide Hills Sculpture Symposium in April. Fringes of gold and green russtling on the breeze on the porches of shops and homes lining the main street completed the picture.

And the icing on the cake?? Winning the overall Best Dressed Town Award - well done Loby!

Thanks volunteers.