Gaslight Collectables & Old Books, Antiques, Burra, South Australia

Happy Australia Day everyone!

2012-01-25T19:43:00.003+10:30

At Gaslight when we have something to say we say it with shortbread. Happy Australia Day everyone! Sincere apologies to Tasmania - someone seems to have eaten you.

We will be open all day so come in and enjoy an Australia Day treat with us.

Happy 2012!

2012-01-08T21:23:00.004+10:30

The holidays are over and the Gaslight team is ready for 2012! We are back and open for business 10 am to 5pm, seven days a week so drop in for a coffee and say hello.

Christmas opening hours

2011-12-23T20:12:00.002+10:30

Gaslight will be open until 3.00pm on Christmas eve, so there is still time for some last minute Christmas shopping. We will be re-opening on Friday 30th December at 10am and hope to see you then.

Our best wishes to all our customers for a very happy Christmas.

Christmas celebrations at Gaslight

2011-12-17T22:23:00.008+10:30

Last weekend the Gaslight team, along with families and friends, took some time out to celebrated Christmas at the wonderful Mt Bryan Hotel. A big thank you to Simon, Kymm and all the Mt Bryan team for providing us with such a wonderful venue and delicious food. If you haven't made the short trip from Burra to Mt Bryan to visit the hotel we recommend you do - you'll be surprised.

Spring into Burra

2011-11-02T21:17:00.007+10:30

Spring has arrived in Burra and the Gaslight garden. Where better to spend a day or two than the beautiful mid north of South Australia, so come and enjoy the beautiful warm weather and all that Burra has to offer.

Open Gardens Weekend in Burra

2011-10-18T08:16:00.001+10:30

Take a trip to Burra on the 22nd or 23rd October and you can visit the beautiful Open Gardens around the town - and after you've taken in all the loveliness drop in to Gaslight for a delicious afternoon tea!

Books, books, books....

2011-10-13T21:57:00.009+10:30

Lots of wonderful books have just arrived at Gaslight. Lovely old copies by Ethel Turner, Mary Grant Bruce, Ion Idriess, Arthur Upfield and Enid Blyton. My favourites are the "Anne" books by L M Montgomery, but you can also find the adventures of Jane of Lantern Hill, Emily of New Moon, Kilmeny of the Orchard and Rilla among the new arrivals.

Gorgeous new stock now in store!

2011-07-18T19:49:00.007+09:30

The Atomic Coffee maker is a classic, but the coffee is not quite as good as ours!

This is one of a pair of highly decorative urns. The beautiful colours will make a real statement in the right home.

Estimated to be around 150 years old, this beautiful wooden wedding basket comes apart and forms three levels for packing your wedding banquet.

Standing close to a metre tall, this Celadon style vase makes quite an impression. The only problem is that it's so heavy once you have it in place you'll never want to try and move it again!

A new exhibition coming to the Burra Regional Art Gallery

2011-05-19T20:02:00.004+09:30

Right Royal Celebrations

2011-05-03T17:57:00.002+09:30

The ladies of Gaslight (Jill, Adrienne and Teresa), embraced the spirit of the Royal Wedding last Friday and spent the day wearing their tiaras. We feel they added that certain "something" our uniforms have been lacking. Emily (not in the picture) has dubbed herself "The Duchess of Gaslight" so if you happen to pass her in the street please remember to curtsey!

The 2011 Burra Antique and Collectables Fair

2011-03-18T22:02:00.009+10:30

April 30th and May 1st

The beautifully refurbished historic Burra Town Hall and the school gymnasium will be again be filled with antiques and collectables for sale for the 20th annual fair. Held over 2 days the fair features dealers from around Australia, all coming to town to sell their wares. As well there is antique appraisal available on both days ($5 for 3 items) and of course Burra's six antique shops will all be open for business.

At only $6 entry, or $9 for a weekend pass, this a great value event and a fun way to spend a weekend.

A free shuttle bus will run between the 2 venues and children under 16, accompanied be an adult, will be admitted free.

Gaslight is closing (but only for a week!)

2011-02-18T14:10:00.008+10:30

Gaslight Collectables & Old Books will be closed from 5pm on Friday 18^th February until 10am on Saturday 26^th February.

We hope to see you for a coffee when we get back.

Get your dancing shoes on!

2011-02-02T21:03:00.005+10:30

It's February and in Burra that means "Jazz in the Monster Mine"! This year we're set to dance the night away to the cool swing of the Sass-E-Singers and the upbeat jive of Gumbo Ya Ya. The night will be hosted by SA's own Local Hero, Peter Goers, so get down to the Burra Visitor Information Centre and grab yourself a ticket before they're all gone.

We'll see you on the dance floor!

Saturday 12th February

6.30pm til midnight

Flood fundraiser

2011-01-28T12:15:00.002+10:30

Last Saturday Gaslight donated $1 from every cup of coffee we sold to the Premier's Disaster Relief Appeal to assist the flood victims in Queensland. With additional donations from many of our customers we quickly raised just over $200. A big thank you to our generous customers for their donations.

New stock

2011-01-27T16:07:00.007+10:30

Now that Christmas is really over we have been in town buying lots of lovely new stock for the shop. Adrienne has been very busy polishing the silver so come and have a look next time you're passing. And don't be fooled - Bob wasn't helping, he was just walking passed and managed to get in the photo!

Fill up your pantry!

2011-01-27T15:43:00.003+10:30

New at Gaslight for 2011, we are introducing a small range of pantry items to get you through those times when everything else in town seems to be shut. Pasta, olives, tinned tomatoes, dry biscuits, pesto, capers, olive oil, capsicums, jams and jars of delicious black cherries - enough for a delicious meal or just a special treat.

It's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas

2010-12-09T14:55:00.007+10:30

This year, instead of dusty tinsel, we've decorated the shop with these gorgeous Christmas decals from The Alphabet Tree. Their pretty Christmas trees and baubles make a great Christmas display without all the usual clutter. Have a look at their website for lots of other great decorating ideas www.alphabettree.com.au

Water, water everywhere...

2010-12-08T15:30:00.005+10:30

After a night of torrential rain Burra is slowly recovering, but it my take a few days for all the water to subside and everything to return to normal. We had about 100mls overnight and are now hoping for a few fine days so the crops can dry out the harvest can begin.

This is a picture of the path across the creek between Gaslight and Paxton Square Cottages. It might be a good idea to go the long way around for the next couple of days!

Christmas is almost here!

2010-11-28T10:53:00.006+10:30

With Christmas just around the corner, the town is busily preparing for the festive season and the Gaslight is no different. With colorful decorations and Christmas shortbread, we're guaranteed to melt any old Scrooge's heart. Not only do we serve an excellent coffee with a cheerful smile, but it could also be the place to get that special someone the perfect gift. We have a wide selection of antiques ranging from beautiful porcelain to uniquely designed teapots.

Fox and Feathers at Gaslight

2010-11-26T09:03:00.007+10:30

This Christmas we are stocking some of the wonderful handmade products from the Fox and Feathers range. So far one of the big favourites has been these gorgeous tooth safes ($28), with a special place to keep your teeth so the tooth fairy can find them, and a journal to remind you about which teeth you lost when.

If you're looking for a very special Christmas stocking come and choose one of these handmade boots ($35) - a modern twist on an old Christmas favourite and one that will surely become part of Christmas traditions for years to come.

Thanks Helen!

2010-11-05T12:55:00.004+10:30

One of our lovely Burra friends dropped in with these beautiful roses from her garden yesterday. How lucky we are to live in a town with such special people. Thanks Helen!

Now, that's more like it

2010-10-22T16:11:00.003+10:30

After a rather shaky start spring has arrived in the mid north. The canola is looking gorgeous and crops are lush and green after all that lovely winter rain.

The Burra Show was a great success 2 weeks ago and 'Art of the Flower and Garden' is on display at the Burra Regional Art Gallery, making us all feel sunny and bright. It's a great time for a visit to Burra and beyond so drop in at Gaslight for a coffee if you're in the area.

Go the mighty Redlegs

2010-10-03T11:46:00.002+10:30

At Gaslight we're nailing our colours to the wall and backing Norwood for a big win in todays SANFL Grand Final. We can't be there to watch the game in person, but we'll be there in spirit.Go the mighty Redlegs!!

Spring in Burra!

2010-09-04T12:52:00.005+09:30

Today is the 4th is September and we had hoped that spring might be in the air. Instead Burra, and most of the rest of southern Australia, is being hit by a deluge of rain and furious winds. We had 31 mm of rain in the rain gauge overnight and there's going to be a lot more by the time we close the shop tonight.

It's lovely and warm by our potbelly stove, if you're brave enough to go out in the cold to try and reach to us!

Clare Valley Tourism Awards

2010-06-19T14:27:00.004+09:30

We are delighted that Gaslight Collectables and Old Books has taken out the Restaurant and Catering Services Award in this years Clare Valley Tourism Awards. The awards were presented at a dinner for 120 tourism operators held at the Artisan's Table in Clare last Friday night.

This is the third year we have been lucky enough to be recognised, prompting the host for the event, Andrew "Cossie" Costello from SAFM, to name Gaslight "the Makybe Diva of restaurants"!

High Tea with the Girls

2010-05-13T12:15:00.004+09:30

Martine's chickens are living the good life and enjoying their leftover Gaslight scones in style. Thanks for pictures Martine - we love them!

Mother's Day

2010-05-06T13:58:00.004+09:30

Mother's Day is coming up on Sunday and Gaslight is a great place to find that special gift for Mum. We recommend Dianne Hall's beautiful book, "High Tea in the Garden" for mums who love cooking or gardening. Or take Mum out for the day. Afternoon tea at Gaslight is always a special treat.

Dates for your diary

2010-04-19T09:54:00.009+09:30

1st and 2nd May - Burra Antique and Collectables Fair

The beautifully refurbished historic Burra Town Hall and the school gymnasium will be filled with antiques and collectables for sale for the 19th annual fair. Held over 2 days the fair features dealers from around Australia, all coming to town to sell their wares. As well there is free antique appraisal on both days and of course Burra's six antique shops will all be open for business.

At only $9 for a weekend pass this a great value event and a fun way to spend a weekend.

15 and 16 May - Clare Valley Gourmet Weekend 2010

The tables will be set for the 2010 Clare Valley Gourmet weekend when the region's premium wines will be matched with indulgent fine dining experiences and live entertainment. A great way to enjoy our fabulous South Australian produce and have some fun while you do it!

Easter opening hours

2010-03-31T15:49:00.004+10:30

You can hop into Gaslight any time over Easter. To be sure we don't miss the Easter Bunny we will be here every day from 10am to 5pm , so come in and join us for a delicious coffee and a hot cross bun.

Sweet treats

2010-03-31T15:36:00.003+10:30

With the days getting shorter and the evenings getting cooler we decided it was time for a new treat to help keep out the winter chills. Our delicious Orange Almond and Yogurt Cake is just the thing.

If you're looking to spoil yourself over Easter, but have had enough chocolate try our special Easter shortbread. Cute and scrumptious!

Knit and natter

2010-03-15T20:15:00.007+10:30

“On the Sheep’s Back” is an exciting new exhibition at the Burra Regional Art Gallery and features works by some fabulous fabric and visual artists. It demonstrates the many ways it which wool can be worked to create innovative works of art - weaving, knitting, felting, spinning, clothing, fabric, and painting and photography.

We'd like to say a big thank you to Gaslight regulars and talented knitters, Rebecca Clark-Dollman and Janine Weatherstone who demonstrated their remarkable knitting skills as part of the the exhibition launch.

"On the Sheep's Back" is on display until March 31st.

Gaslight is open from 10am to 5pm daily and is a great place for a coffee, a natter and a bit of clever crafting so drop in and see us soon.

Left overs

2010-03-02T22:00:00.002+10:30

What happens at Gaslight if we have scones left at the end of the day? Well, sometimes they go to Martine's chickens, sometimes they go to the ducks in Burra Creek and sometimes - if they're very lucky - they go to Mary Woollacott's kangaroos. According to the kangaroos they are the best scones in Burra. High praise indeed.

A few days off....

2010-02-18T22:18:00.004+10:30

Gaslight will be closed for a few days next week while we do a little bit of maintenance and housekeeping.

We will close at 5pm on Saturday afternoon (20th February) and we will reopen at 10am on Saturday 27th February.

We look forward to seeing you all then!

Very cool!

2010-02-13T15:28:00.005+10:30

At Gaslight we're famous for our scrumptious Iced Coffee and Iced Chocolate - just perfect on a hot summers day. Yum! This year we have added Iced Chai Latte and Banana Smoothies to our menu, so if you're need to cool down and want to try something a little bit different, head into Gaslight for a delicious treat.

New art exhibitions at the Galllery

2010-02-05T15:13:00.005+10:30

There are 3 fabulous new art exhibitions opening tonight at the Burra Regional Art Gallery. These very varied exhibitions include

"Focus on Variety", featuring the artists of the Germain Art Focus group

"Terowie Terrors", the children of Terowie paint their town, and

"My Story", Regional Artists curated by Heather Parker for Mental Health Week 2009.

The Gallery is open 7 days a week from 1pm - 4pm and the exhibitions are on show until 3 March.

Special guests at Gaslight

2010-02-03T14:17:00.006+10:30

This week we've been enjoying a lovely visit from Gaslight regular (and our very special grand-daughter), Ruby.

She was snapped here trying her first babycinno which seemed to get her 1 year old tick of approval.

Ruby was a bit disappointed not to see her good friends, Olive and Lois, but is looking forward to catching up with them on her next visit.

Free kittens!

2010-01-31T11:06:00.003+10:30

Our favourite four year old customer demonstrating our new sign. Thanks Lauren!

Happy Australia Day!

2010-01-26T12:35:00.006+10:30

At Gaslight we're celebrating Australia Day with delicious pavlova, and a free flag for every customer.

As you can see not everyone was taking our national holiday quite as seriously as we did. Helen, (left) a born and bred Kiwi, had trouble mastering her Australia Day hat, but fortunately Liz (an Aussie now living in NZ) had more success!

Happy Australia Day everyone!

Sunday morning

2010-01-24T11:24:00.004+10:30

Sunday morning sitting in the sun, having coffee and scones at Gaslight - does it get any better than this?? We don't think so!

The Tour Down Under

2010-01-16T14:10:00.004+10:30

Stage 1 of this year's Santos Tour Down Under starts at 11am on Tuesday in Clare and will see the riders head south to Tanunda. They will pass through Penwortham, Saddleworth, Riverton and Kapunda on the way to the Barossa Valley, as part of what should be one of the prettiest legs of the race.

The fun has kicked off in the Clare Valley this weekend with the four day Clare Breakaway Festival and the riders are sure of a warm mid north welcome when they line up to start the race on Tuesday morning.

Gaslight is backing BMC Racing, headed up by Australia's own Cadel Evans. Go Cadel!

Vauxhalls everywhere!

2010-01-09T14:13:00.003+10:30

Burra was happy to welcome many of the participants in the 35th National Vauxhall Rally this weekend. The Rally runs from 7th - 14th January so many of these lovely old cars will be seen out and about in the Clare Valley over the next few days.

The cars will be on display on the Clare Oval tomorrow (Sunday 10th January) if you would like to see them up close and have a chat with their proud owners.

Music in the Monster Mine

2009-12-29T16:07:00.007+10:30

Saturday 6th February 2010

Music in the Monster Mine is one of our favourite Burra events. It all happens at the edge of the magnificent Burra Mine pool and this unique location sets the scene for a great night. This year's entertainment will be provided by E-Type Jazz and the Sass-E-Singers. There will be continuous music and dancing from 6pm until midnight and at only $45 a ticket it's a great value event.

For all the information about the evening, as well as booking details, give the friendly staff at the Burra Visitor Centre a call on 8892 2154.

Christmas opening hours

2009-12-29T15:11:00.003+10:30

We are having a few days off to celebrate Christmas with our friends and family so the shop will be closed from Christmas Day and will reopen at 10am on Wednesday 30th December.

We wish all our customers a very merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year.

Father Christmas arrives in Burra!

2009-12-19T14:29:00.014+10:30

Father Christmas picked the perfect evening to arrive in Burra and a very excited crowd gathered to welcome him to town last night. Around 200 children took part in the Santa Trail and collected bags of goodies around the town before they visited Santa in the Rotunda.

Congratulations to the organisers for another terrific community event in our lovely town.

Great ideas for Christmas

2009-12-11T17:37:00.013+10:30

With Christmas only 2 weeks away (aaaahhh) we have some great ideas for special gifts.

How about a funky "Toaster" teapot from The Teapottery in Yorkshire ($155) ?

Or perhaps a 'Kennel' or a 'Caravan' at $195 each.

A pretty watering can from Somerton Green ($27.50)

... or something special from the bright and colourful Old Tupton Ware range. Prices start at $35.

This Art Deco set of five lidded canisters is something quite unique and is only $175.

If you're just after some inspiration why not come into the shop and have a look around. You can browse while you enjoy a coffee and a cake and with stock arriving every week there's always something new to see.

The Caffeine Combination ALMOST wins the pub quiz!

2009-12-05T13:45:00.003+10:30

This is just some of the motley crew who make up the "Caffiene Combination" - the Gaslight/Burra Stationers pub quiz team. In a very tense battle last Wednesday we fell just four points short of winning this year's $500 prize. So it's hearty congratulations to the "Burra Crays" and a big thank you to Stammy, Bill and all the Burra Hotel staff who have made the quiz nights such fun over the past 12 months.

Just watch out Crays - we'll be back bigger and better next year!

Christmas Shortbread

2009-12-05T13:39:00.003+10:30

If you need a stocking filler, or you're looking for a small gift, you can't go past our delicious Christmas shortbread. It comes in all sorts of Christmas shapes and is packaged in a cellophane bag with a bright ribbon. At just $6 a bag it's the perfect Christmas treat.

Ho Ho Ho!

2009-12-01T22:58:00.005+10:30

Christmas is on its way and we are busy getting ready with lots of ideas for gifts that are just a little bit different. Bob has been busy at the auctions and we will be unpacking all the new stock over the next few days so drop in to the shop and see what's new.

Delicious!

2009-11-19T21:19:00.007+10:30

After a long hot day serving coffee we do enjoy sitting on our balcony and having something cool drink - and no, I don't mean an iced chocolate. We have just discovered the latest offering from Burra Creek Wines - a scrumptious sparkling red which slips down very nicely on a hot summer evening. Princess Royal Station is home to Burra Creek Wines and as well as this delicious drop they have other bottlings including a shiraz and a cabernet shiraz.

Apart from being just plain yummy the Sparkling Shiraz is only $10 a bottle! We think it will be just perfect for Christmas. Have a look at the Burra Creek Wines website for information on how to get some for yourself - just make sure you leave some for us!

30th anniversary screening

2009-11-18T19:18:00.008+10:30

"Breaker Morant" is the story of the court marshall of Harry "Breaker" Morant and two other Australian soldiers serving in South Africa during the second Boer War. Filmed on location almost entirely in and around Burra the film stared Edward Woodward as well as an array of Australian favourites including Bryan Brown, Jack Thompson, John Waters and Bud Tingwell.

The film was a top performer at the 1980 Australian Film Institute awards, with ten wins, including: best film, best direction, leading actor, supporting actor, screenplay, art direction, cinematography, and editing. It was also nominated for the 1980 Academy Award for the Best Writing (Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium).

To mark the 30th anniversary of the making of 'Breaker Morant' a special showing has been arranged at Burra's Redruth Jail. It should be a great night so come along and join the celebrations.

BREAKER MORANT

30 Year Anniversary Screening

November 28th 2009 – 6 p.m.

Redruth Gaol, Burra

2009 South Australian Tourism Awards

2009-11-08T13:24:00.006+10:30

Last night we went down to Adelaide and joined around 600 people from tourism ventures across the state at the 2009 South Australian Tourism Awards. The winner of our category ( Tourism Restaurants and Catering) was the Brasserie @ Hilton Adelaide, but we were very surprised and excited to be awarded a Silver Medal! A very big thank you to all our customers and staff who make Gaslight so much fun.

Congratulations to all the other award recipients, especially to Wild Saffron and Brice Hill Country Lodge over in Clare and Sevenhills Cellars at Sevenhills.

Wildlife Wonderland

2009-11-05T22:14:00.010+10:30

It's been all about the wildlife this week at Gaslight. Last Saturday we watched the rescue of a cat trapped in a tree across the road from the shop. The 3 hour rescue involved the fire brigade, a crane and several exciting maneuvers among the foliage. All this was watched by an ever increasing group of on-lookers before the cat was brought down to earth to cheers and applause of the crowd.

We had only just recovered from that excitement when a gentleman dropped into the shop yesterday to ask us if we knew there was a brown snake on our footpath. No!!! Bob quickly swept the timid critter into a crate and Steve took him out to the bush and released him.

Introducing Charlotte

2009-10-29T12:20:00.004+10:30

We had a lovely surprise yesterday when Kathryn (who makes our delicious cakes), dropped into the shop with her beautiful daughter. Charlotte was born last Friday and we were very pleased to meet this delightful young lady.

High Tea in the Garden

2009-10-29T11:30:00.008+10:30

"High Tea in the Garden", written by Dianne Hall from Newman's Nursery in Tea Tree Gully, is now in stock at Gaslight. This beautiful book would make a perfect gift, but at only $45 you may find it hard to give away once you have a copy!

Some of the delicious recipes we've been drooling over include Orange Almond and Yogurt Cake with Coconut Icing, Tangy Lemon Tart, Topiary Gourmet Fruit Cake and Persimmon Pudding with Lemon Sauce. Yumm!

Catching up with old friends

2009-10-26T16:55:00.005+10:30

Ruby has been on hand this week to assist our customers in the shop. Here she is with Olive, (one of her particular favourites), providing a level of table service rarely seen in modern eateries.

Welcome Charlotte!

2009-10-23T19:07:00.007+10:30

It’s a girl!
Congratulations to Kathryn - our fabulous cake maker - and to Hamish, William and Henry, on the birth of Charlotte Lois, who arrived this morning at the Clare Hospital. All are doing well and we hope to have photos for you in the next few days.
It was a day of arrivals in Burra and we also send happy congratulations to Casey, Mel and Cash on the arrival of their little girl (Emmy-Lou) this afternoon. The town is awash with pink balloons!

Back from the auctions

2009-10-21T13:18:00.010+10:30

Jill is back from a day at the auctions and she and Teresa have been busy rearranging the shop to make everything fit. They are being ably assisted by Keith, our favourite postman from Booborowie.

Two gorgeous Bjorn Wiinblad figurines

Gilded fighting cocks

Chinese crackle glaze vases

A Quimper bowl

....and Keith!

Art of the Flower and Gardens

2009-10-17T10:58:00.006+10:30

Burra gardeners are busy preparing their gardens for the Art of the Flower and Garden weekend on Saturday October 31st and Sunday November 1st. This will be a wonderful opportunity to see the beautiful gardens of Burra and meet the gardeners who have worked so hard to have them looking beautiful for this special weekend. Entrance is by gold coin donation. Flyers about the locations are available from the Burra Visitor Information Centre.

To compliment the open gardens there will be a botanical themed exhibition, "Art of the Flower and Garden", at the Burra Regional Art Gallery. The exhibition will be opened by Jacki Mattey on Saturday 31st October at 5.30pm (all welcome) and will run until early January. This exhibition is an annual event and one of Burra's favourites so make sure you get along and enjoy the work of our talented local artists.

Summer is coming

2009-10-14T16:31:00.007+10:30

Ruby, the youngest member of the Gaslight team, is seen here modeling her new Gaslight t-shirt She's all ready for summer and her next visit to Burra.

All the fun of the fair!

2009-10-09T21:22:00.006+10:30

Join in all the fun this weekend at the 132nd Burra Show.

Sideshows & show bags
Food & drink stalls
Kids corner
Miss Showgirl and Prince of the Show
Horses in action
Sheep dog demonstrations
Fun for everyone!

Saturday 10th October at the Burra Showgrounds. See you there!

School holidays

2009-10-09T19:30:00.003+10:30

The School Holidays are nearly over and we say a big thank you to Rachael (left), Paige (right) and Madi (somewhere else entirely) for helping out in the shop during their holidays. It has been a busy time, but we had fun and we hope our customers did too.

Goodbye to Tom and Charlie

2009-10-05T13:05:00.002+10:30

Everyone at Gaslight is very sad to say goodbye to our favourite twins, Tom and Charlie, who are leaving Burra with their lovely family and moving to the South East. We wish them all good luck in their new venture and hope to see them all back in Burra for a visit soon.

New Art Glass

2009-10-05T12:57:00.004+10:30

We have a new collection of art glass animals in store. Apart from this very grand rooster there is a cat, a dog, a bird and a yellow whale.

Spring has sprung!

2009-09-29T22:53:00.005+09:30

Spring is in the air and while the Gaslight garden (pictured) is definitely a work in progress it's lovely to see the cheerful splashes of colour around the town. We will be posting information soon about Burra's Open Garden weekend (31 October/1 November) when many of Burra's beautiful gardens will be open to the public.

There are lots of weeds among our flowers, but fortunately we have Agnes - that well known gardening dog - to help out!

Small Business Month

2009-09-29T22:40:00.002+09:30

October is Small Business Month and Bob and Jill were happy to accept an invitation to its launch at the National Wine Centre in Adelaide. Speakers at the breakfast launch included the Minister for Small Business, Paul Holloway and inspirational gold medal para Olympian Katrina Webb. A great event, but the 7am start was a little challenging!

Go the mighty Rams!

2009-09-17T19:23:00.010+09:30

Can BBH (Burra, Booborowie, Hallett) take out the North Eastern Football League Grand Final when they face off against Blyth/Snowtown at Riverton this weekend? Yes, they can say the team at Gaslight!!! If the A Grade run out winners on Saturday it will be their first flag since the amalgamation of the three teams, and the first flag for any of its communities since Burra's 1978 win. The stakes are high and Burra is showing its support with red, white and blue streamers and balloons popping up all over town.

Good luck to the BBH team from everyone at Gaslight. Go the Mighty Rams!!

18 September 5.00pm update

BBH has run out winners by 27 points. Congratulations BBH!!! Way to go!

Biggles flies in

2009-09-16T19:39:00.006+09:30

Our new display of children's books contains many old favourites, including Biggles, the Abbey girls, Amelia Jane and Robin Hood. It features authors such as Mary Grant Bruce, Enid Blyton, Mark Twain, Captain W. E. Johns and Elsie Oxenham. Come in and take a trip down memory lane!

More new stock

2009-09-16T19:18:00.006+09:30

September's been a busy time at Gaslight with the arrival of lots of new stock. Do drop in and see us and take some time to see the lovely new pieces we have on display.

Happy Birthday Helen!

2009-09-12T15:19:00.003+09:30

This is a photo taken while Helen was still in her 50's - just 9 hours before midnight strikes and she officially becomes "old"!! Happy birthday Helen from all your friends at Gaslight (and Oggy). Have a wonderful 60th birthday tomorrow.

Football fever hits Gaslight!

2009-09-06T17:49:00.003+09:30

As the last Saturday in September approaches there are serious football discussions taking place at Gaslight. Bob (pictured) is making no secret about who he is supporting and was happy to share his superior footy knowledge with Cyril and Len.

In the local league BBH (Burra, Booborowie and Hallett) had a great win this weekend which saw them go straight into the Grand Final. Go the mighty Rams!!

Coming up in Burra

2009-08-26T19:08:00.021+09:30

There's always something exciting to do in Burra and we're coming up to one of our busiest times of the year. September and October are always fun - the weather starts to warm up and the town is busy with tourists and holiday makers.

For those with a spirit of adventure, the Bush to Burra Trail Ride will start on Thursday 1st October at Gum Creek Station west of Burra and will finish at Old Canowie Station east of Jamestown on Monday 5th October 2009. For more information about the ride Information Packs are available from the Burra Visitor Centre or call 8892 2154.

There are many special drives from Burra including the Dares Hill drive, Clare Valley wineries and more. The Goyder Tourism Committee have developed northern and southern scenic driving trails throughout the Council region. These are available from the Burra Visitor Centre.

For walkers and cyclists, both the Heysen and Mawson Trails run right through the middle of Burra. To find out more, go to www.heysentrail.asn.au for information on the Heysen Trail or www.bikesa.asn.au for more on the Mawson Trail.

If you enjoy a game of golf bring your sticks and have a round Burra's 18 hole course… yes we have greens and the green fees are only $20 a round!

And at the end of whatever activities you choose to enjoy, you can always join us for a delicious afternoon tea at Gaslight! Hope to see you here soon.

Old Tupton Ware

2009-08-20T10:47:00.007+09:30

We’ve just taken delivery of several pieces from the Old Tupton Ware range. All the pieces are hand painted in gorgeous, bright colours. Old Tupton Ware has only been produced since about 2002, but because of its beautiful designs and distinctive bold colours it’s already become very collectable.

Meet the Artist

2009-08-17T10:35:00.014+09:30

All of Burra was busy celebrating SALA yesterday. At Gaslight we were happy to have Russell and Halina Morrison with us. Russell was on hand to talk about his exhibition "Painting Goyder's Line", which will be on show in our store until the end of August.

Lots of people came along to meet Russell and enjoy his wonderful work.

Jessica Dames with Anne and Beth Field

Helen demonstrated her extensive knowledge of art to Colin and Valerie

Geoff with Liz and Jane

Russell and Halina with Tom and Julie Marshall from Burra North's Uptown Gallery

Bob and Russell with Chris Schacht

...and everyone else!

All dressed up for SALA!

2009-08-07T12:33:00.004+09:30

Burra is all dressed up for the SALA festival with yellow flags and hats decorating the streets and Gaslight is joining the fun. Sunday 16th August will see the whole town busy with SALA festivities which will include African drummers, line dancing, artists at work in Market Square, food stalls. a band and the "Sing Australia" choir in action.

Gaslight will be hosting a "Meet the Artist" event between 4pm and 6pm, when Russell Morrison will be on hand to talk about his "Painting Goyder's Line" exhibition.

Bring your friends and come and join the celebrations!

2009-08-02T13:57:00.002+09:30

In the middle of a Burra winter it's lovely to see the almond blossoms breaking through. This is right across the road from the shop in the backyard of the National Bank building.

"Sunrise" comes to Booborowie

2009-07-22T15:29:00.007+09:30

After a very early start on Wednesday morning to join Fifi Box and the "Sunrise" weather team in Booborowie, Judy, Will, Hayden, Merridy and Katie stopped in at Gaslight to warm up with a hot drink and some scones. Booborowie (about 23 km's north west of Burra) hosted "Sunrise" as part of it's bid to be crowned Australia's Best Never Heard of Town. Good luck Boob!

August Update - Booborowie has won! Congratulations to all concerned. The town will receive $20,000 to put towards community projects.

New stock

2009-07-15T19:53:00.004+09:30

Just arrived at Gaslight is this beautiful Royal Doulton wash bowl. The pattern is Geneva (flow blue) and was produced between 1895 and 1900.

Winter warmers

2009-07-15T19:42:00.004+09:30

Now that winter is really with us there is no better way to keep warm than a visit to Gaslight. A mug of steaming Hot Chocolate and piece of our delicious Pecan and Ginger cake, in front of our pot belly stove, is a sure way to beat the winter chills.

School Holidays

2009-07-15T19:12:00.010+09:30

School holidays are always a busy time in Burra, with many families coming to town and enjoying the wonderful heritage sites Burra has to offer. This week we've met lots of visitors who have enjoyed the Burra Heritage Trail. A Passport Key is available from the Visitor’s Centre and it provides a guide book to an 11 km self guided trail around Burra and a key and to 8 locked sites - the Monster Mine, the Powder Magazine, the Police Lock up, Redruth Gaol, Hampton Village, Smelts Paddock, the Unicorn Brewery Cellars and the Miner’s Dugouts. The key costs $20 per adult, $15 concession and $5 for National Trust members and locals. Children are free. Once you have the key you can head off on the trail and let yourself in and out of all the heritage sites around the town. For kids the Monster Mine, Redruth Goal and the Brewery Cellars are a must.

Visitors to Gaslight over the next week may be lucky enough to be served by the lovely Rachael (pictured) who is helping us out over the school holidays. Thanks Rachael!

Our newest regulars

2009-07-06T17:52:00.006+09:30

We are pleased to introduce our newest regulars - two week old Tom and Charlie. These gorgeous twin boys have been visiting Gaslight with their mother Meg and big brothers Lachie and Angus and are proving to be a big hit with our other customers.

Something old, something new....

2009-07-05T20:20:00.006+09:30

We are happy to introduce a new section to the shop. Our "Something New" selection is a range of new items to compliment our antiques and collectables. Chosen from the Somerton Green and Ascot ranges, and very much in keeping with our country style, we think the new products will provide some wonderful gift ideas for special occasions - or just for a special treat.

Classic books

2009-07-03T21:32:00.003+09:30

We are always interested in getting good quality books and things that people can add to their collections - and these are wonderful Middle Eastern fables and stories - the translations of the originals that have yet to be turned into cartoons!

News on SALA

2009-06-26T20:13:00.009+09:30

"Cockies V" by Russell Morrison

The South Australian Living Artists Festival (SALA) is a celebration that promotes the diversity of visual art across South Australia and is on again this year from 7 - 23 August. Visitors to the mid north will have a chance to see some wonderful exhibitions right across the region, with 120 artists exhibiting in over 40 venues. Gaslight will be hosting "Painting Goyder's Line", a new exhibition by Burra born artist Russell Morrison. You will have the opportunity to meet Russell and hear about his work at a "Meet the Artist"event on Saturday 16th August. More information about this as we get closer to the date.

Happy birthday Bob!

2009-06-20T19:17:00.005+09:30

It would appear from this early photo, taken at Redbanks, that coffee was not always Bob's drink of choice! Happy Birthday Bob and have a lovely day on Sunday xxx

2009-06-19T12:41:00.003+09:30

Ruby and Bob take a short break before making the next cup of coffee. "I'll have one sugar in mine thanks Poppy".

2009-06-18T19:45:00.005+09:30

This week many of our customers have been lucky enough to be served by the newest and most engaging member of the Gaslight team. Ruby - seen here assisting Jill at the counter - has been visiting Burra with her lovely mother. Ruby has been spending time in the shop in between naps and visiting the ducks. She was particularly pleased to see her old friends Olive and Lois and took time to catch up with all the local news.

2009-06-13T14:44:00.001+09:30

This gorgeous Maling bowl (circa 1940) arrived this week - bright and beautiful.

2009-06-06T14:44:00.004+09:30

Just arrived at Gaslight, this first edition copy of Thomas Keneally's "Schindler's Ark" ($40). What an inspirational story.

2009-06-01T20:25:00.006+09:30

And a very big THANK YOU to our wonderful Gaslight team, Oggy, Teresa, Elaine, (pictured), Adrienne, Rachael, Paige, Kathryn, Joy and Kellie.

2009-06-01T19:50:00.008+09:30

Jessica and fans at the Tourism Award dinner!

Congratulations to Jessica Dames, winner of the Jim Barry Award for Excellence in the 'Outstanding Contribution by an Individual" category. Jessica's work in bringing the 2008 SALA event to the Clare Valley region was exceptional and we applaud her success. Yaahh for Jessica!! Keep an eye on our blog for more news about 2009 SALA events in Burra. Gaslight will be hosting an exhibition by the wonderful SA artist Russell Morrison, but there will be much, much more happening around the town.

2009-05-30T00:42:00.002+09:30

Teresa, Jill. Elaine, Bob and Oggy, with Ernie Dingo, accepting the 2009 Jim Barry Clare Valley Tourism Excellence Award. Go Gaslight!!!

2009-05-27T21:04:00.002+09:30

This is the latest addition to our fabulous cake menu. It's a delicious lemon cheesecake, topped with whipped cream and strawberries. Yum! It goes perfectly with a latte or a hot chocolate ... and with all that fruit on top it's practically health food!

2009-05-27T20:54:00.002+09:30

More stock was added to our Cornish ware collection this week.

2009-05-27T20:51:00.002+09:30

There is new stock arriving at Gaslight every week. This week we found this gorgeous Franz pottery breakfast set covered in ladybirds!

2009-05-27T20:25:00.004+09:30

There's always something interesting to read when you visit Gaslight. With over 2000 books on display we specialise in Australiana, but also have quality books on art and design, gardening, travel and we stock a big selection of biographies and fiction.

2009-05-27T20:17:00.000+09:30

A great place to meet friends or just watch the world go by...

2009-05-27T20:07:00.003+09:30

Shopping for gorgeous things is what Gaslight is all about!

2009-05-03T20:33:00.005+09:30

Gaslight was buzzing this weekend with the annual Burra Antique Fair. It was wonderful to see so many people in town. Peter Goers opened the fair and about 1500 passed through the doors over the 2 days. Mark your diaries for next year - the first weekend in May.

2009-05-03T20:28:00.002+09:30

Gaslight is open for business after an extensive makeover. We hope you can come and see us soon and let us know what you think of the changes.