Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Spring has sprung!


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

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!

Thursday, September 17, 2009

Go the mighty Rams!

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!

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Biggles flies in

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

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.


Saturday, September 12, 2009

Happy Birthday Helen!

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.

Sunday, September 6, 2009

Football fever hits Gaslight!

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!!