Mayor Darren Braund invites all volunteers to morning tea. We would like to recognise and thank you for your dedication and hard work as volunteers in the Yorke Peninsula Council region.
2023 Yorke Peninsula ANZAC Day Services
Members of the public are invited to attend the following Anzac Day Services commencing promptly at the following locations and times
Ardrossan
Dawn Service at 6.15am, end of First Street on the clifftop at the new Memorial, followed by a breakfast ($5) at the RSL Clubrooms. A march to the memorial will also be conducted with assembly outside Bank SA at 10.30am for a 10.45am step off. Following the march, a service will commence at 11.00am.
Arthurton
Dawn Service at 6.30am at the War Memorial Arch at the Oval, followed by a breakfast at the Clubrooms (gold coin donation).
Bublacowie
Anzac Day and commemoration of 50 years since the end of the Vietnam War. Service at 10.30am in the Memorial Gardens, Bublacowie Museum. Lunch available for purchase. Entertainment by local artists.
Corny Point
Service at 9.00am at the Commemorative Garden, followed by morning tea in the Corny Point Church Building.
Curramulka
Service at 11.00am at the War Memorial.
Edithburgh
Dawn Service at 6.30am at the War Memorial – followed by a Gunfire Breakfast at the RSL & Bowling Club. Anzac Parade and RAAF flypast. Lunch and music – bookings at the Post Office.
Maitland
Dawn Service at 6.30am at the War Memorial in Robert Street, Maitland. Followed by breakfast at Cougars Football Club.
Minlaton
Dawn Service at 6.30am at the War Memorial, Main Street, Minlaton, followed by breakfast at Minlaton Golf Club.
Pine Point
Service at 6.30am Pine Point Memorial Hall. Followed by bacon and egg breakfast in the hall (gold coin donation)
Port Clinton
Dawn service at 6.00am cnr Yoolamardy/Yelta St followed by Gunfire Breakfast in community hall.
Port Victoria
Dawn Service at 6.00am at the Memorial in the Main Street followed by a Gunfire Breakfast.
Port Vincent
March to the War Memorial from the RSL and Memorial Bowling Clubrooms (Talbot Rd) starting at 6.45am, followed by a Service at 7.00am at the War Memorial (cnr of Parsons St and Kemp St). Gunfire breakfast to follow at the clubrooms.
Stansbury
Dawn Service at 6.30am at the War Memorial on the Foreshore followed by breakfast at the Stansbury Soldiers Memorial Institute.
Warooka
Dawn Service at 6.30am at the Town Hall, Player Street.
Wool Bay
Dawn Service at 6.30am at the Wool Bay War Memorial.
Yorketown
Dawn Service at 6.30am starting with the march on of the Catafalque Party conducted at the Stansbury Road Memorial adjacent to the sports oval. Breakfast to follow in the clubrooms.
Lest We Forget
Remembrance Day 2022
Remembrance Day Services
Friday, 11th November, 2022
Members of the public are invited to attend the following Remembrance Day Services commencing promptly at the following locations and times:
Ardrossan
Service at 11am, cliff-top Memorial.
Bublacowie
Service at 10.30am, Bublacowie Military Museum. Barbecue lunch to follow. Museum open.
Edithburgh
Service at 10.45am at the War Memorial.
Maitland
Service at 10.45am at the Main Street War Memorial.
Minlaton
Service at 11am at the Main Street War Memorial. Bob Jones officiating.
Port Victoria
Service at 10.50am in the Main Street. RSL Club open at conclusion of service.
Port Vincent
Arrive 10.25am at Port Vincent War Memorial, Corner Parsons and Kemp Streets. Padre Andrew Lang officiating.
Stansbury
Service at 10.45am at the Foreshore War Memorial, Anzac Parade.
Yorketown
Service 10.45am-11.15am at the War Memorial, Stansbury Road.
MT Push and E-Trike Trial Registration
Yorke Peninsula Leisure Options and Yorke Peninsula Council proudly partner with Yankallila Council and the Legatus Group to undertake a trial of MT Push and E-trike on the Yorke Peninsula, as part of implementing the Open the Door to Nature Project, funded by the Department of Social Services.
1 MT Push and 3 self-propelled eTrikes will be available for trial at:
- Minlaton Caravan Park, 1 Bluff Rd, Minlaton, between 30 September 2022– 4 October 2022
- SYP Minlaton Show, West Terrace, Minlaton, on 5 October 2022
- Marion Bay Caravan Park, 17 Willyama Dr, Marion Bay, on 6-7 October 2022
We thank you for your support in this trial. If you are interested in trailing these facilities, please fill in the form here finish your registration. Please note that, it requires you (or the person on your behalf) to undertake an induction (approximately for 15 to 60 minutes) before the trial. Also, at the completion of the trial, please help to fill in a survey about the experience. Details of these steps will be available on-site at the event.
MT Push and E-Trike Trial Registration Form
2022 Yorke Peninsula ANZAC Day Services
Members of the public are invited to attend the following Anzac Day Services (with consideration for COVID restrictions) commencing promptly at the following locations and times
Ardrossan
Dawn Service at 6.15am, end of First Street on the clifftop at the new Memorial, followed by a breakfast ($5) at the RSL Clubrooms. A march to the memorial will also be conducted with assembly outside Bank SA at 10.30am for a 10.45am step off. Following the march, a service will commence at 11.00am.
Arthurton
Dawn Service at 6.30am at the War Memorial Arch at the Oval, followed by a breakfast at the Clubrooms (gold coin donation).
Bublacowie
Service at 10.30am in the Memorial Gardens, Bublacowie Museum. Museum and surround displays open following service. Lunch available for purchase. Stalls and entertainment by local artists.
Corny Point
Service at 9.00am at the Memorial Garden, followed by morning tea in the Corny Point Church Building.
Curramulka
Service at 11.00am in the Memorial Gardens. 100 years Celebration and unveiling of new plaque followed by display and light lunch.
Edithburgh
Dawn Service at 6.30am at the War Memorial – followed by a Gunfire Breakfast at the RSL & Bowling Club. Anzac Parade and RAAF flypast. Music and lunch at the Clubrooms.
Maitland
Dawn Service at 6.30am at the War Memorial in Robert Street, Maitland. Followed by breakfast at Cougars Football Club.
Minlaton
Dawn Service at 6.30am at the War Memorial, Main Street, Minlaton, followed by breakfast at Minlaton Golf Club.
Pine Point
Service at 6.00am Pine Point Memorial Hall. Followed by bacon and egg breakfast in the hall (gold coin donation)
Port Clinton
Dawn service at 6.00am cnr Yoolamardy/Yelta St. Followed by Gunfire Breakfast in community hall, 10.30am activities at Sports Community club – sausage sizzle.
Port Victoria
Dawn Service at 6.00am at the Memorial in the Main Street followed by a Gunfire Breakfast.
Port Vincent
March to the War Memorial from the Bowling Clubrooms (Talbot Rd) starting at 6.45am, followed by a Service at 7.00am at the War Memorial (cnr of Parsons St and Kemp St).
Stansbury
Dawn Service at 6.30am at the War Memorial on the Foreshore followed by breakfast at the Stansbury Soldiers Memorial Institute.
Warooka
Dawn Service at 6.30am at the Town Hall, Player Street. During the Service there will be a march to the Memorial Gates at the Warooka Oval where wreaths will be laid. Followed by Tea and Coffee served in the Hall.
Yorketown
Dawn Service at 6.30am march on of the Catafalque Party conducted at the Stansbury Road Memorial adjacent to the sports oval. Breakfast will be provided in the club rooms after the service (donation)
Lest We Forget
Remembrance Day 2021
Remembrance Day services
11 November 2021
Ardrossan
Second Street, Ardrossan (next to Bowling Club)
Memorial Gardens – 10.45am
Curramulka
Curramulka Culture Heritage Group
Memorial Park – 10.45am.
Edithburgh
War Memorial – 10.45am.
Maitland
Maitland War Memorial
Main Street – 10.45am.
Minlaton
War Memorial
Main Street Minlaton – 10.50am.
Port Victoria
Main Street – 10.50am.
Light liquid refreshments available from the RSL Club at conclusion of service.
Port Vincent
Port Vincent War Memorial
Corner Parsons & Kemp Street – arrive 10.25am.
Padre Andrew Lang officiating.
Stansbury
Foreshore War Memorial
Anzac Parade – 10.45am
Yorketown
Yorketown War Memorial
Stansbury Road – 10.45am-11.15am.
2021 Yorke Peninsula ANZAC Day Services
Members of the public are invited to attend the following Anzac Day Services (with consideration for COVID restrictions) on Sunday 25 April 2021 commencing promptly at the following locations and times.
Ardrossan
Dawn Service at 6.15am, end of First Street on the clifftop at the new Memorial, followed by a sausage sizzle ($2) in the outdoor area at the RSL Clubrooms.
Arthurton
Dawn Service at 6.30am at the War Memorial Arch at the Oval, followed by a breakfast at the Clubrooms (gold coin donation).
Bublacowie
Service at 10.30am in the Memorial Gardens, Bublacowie Museum. Museum and surround displays open following service. Lunch available for purchase. Stalls and entertainment by local artists.
Corny Point
Service at 9.00am at the Memorial Garden, followed by morning tea in the Corny Point Church Building.
Curramulka
Service at 11.00am in the Memorial Gardens.
Edithburgh
Dawn Service at 6.30am at the War Memorial – members of RAAF Edinburgh forming the Catafalque Party.
Maitland
Dawn Service at 6.30am at the War Memorial in Robert Street, Maitland. Followed by breakfast at Cougars Football Club ($7.00).
Minlaton
Dawn Service at 6.30am at the War Memorial, Main Street, Minlaton, followed by breakfast at Minlaton Golf Club ($5.00 for non-service personnel).
Port Clinton
Dawn Service at 6.30am on the cliff top, cnr of Yoolmardy Tce and Yelta St. Breakfast to follow at the Community Hall (small cost involved).
Port Victoria
Dawn Service at 6.00am at the Memorial in the Main Street. The RSL Club will be open all day with bar facilities and traditional ANZAC day games.
Port Vincent
Bowling Clubrooms open at 6.00am. March to the War Memorial from the Bowling Clubrooms (Talbot Rd) starting at 6.45am, followed by a Service at 7.00am at the War Memorial (cnr of Parsons St and Kemp St). Gunfire Breakfast at the RSL & Memorial Bowling Clubrooms, Talbot Road ($8.00).
Stansbury
Dawn Service at 6.30am at the War Memorial on the Foreshore. A sausage sizzle will be provided following the service.
Warooka
Dawn Service at 6.30am at the Town Hall, Player Street. During the Service there will be a march to the Memorial Gates at the Warooka Oval where wreaths will be laid. Followed by Tea and Coffee served in the Hall.
Yorketown
Dawn Service at 6.30am at Melville Memorial (Oval grounds). Breakfast to follow (donation).
Lest We Forget
2021 Yorke on a Fork Food and Wellness Fair
In 2021 we are plating up bigger and better Yorke on a Fork Food and Wellness Fairs.
Following the success of the inaugural event in 2019, and funding from the Drought Communities Program, the event will go from one fair to six, spread across the peninsula.
The fairs will include demonstrations ranging from cooking to pilates, kids’ activities, as well as appearances from celebrity guests, including Callum Hann and Themis from Sprout, the Amazing Drumming Monkeys, Inspector Hector and more!
February 28 Ardrossan Community Club – Completed
March 7 Central Yorke Football Club and Oval, Maitland – Completed
March 12 Stansbury Golf Club (Evening event) – Completed
March 14 Minlaton Bowling Club and Basketball Stadium – Completed
March 21 Yorketown RSL and Sports Club – Completed
March 28 Western United Sporting Club, Warooka – Completed
Daytimes events will be held from 10.30am to 3pm and the Stansbury event will be held from 4pm-8pm
Follow our events on Facebook!
Who will be joining us at Warooka?
Warooka Poster
Archie’s Bistro: Archie’s Bistro will be serving barista made coffee throughout the event as well as tasty muffins. Don’t miss out!
Coeliac SA/NT Gluten Matters: Coeliac Society of SA/NT supports Australians with coeliac disease and associated conditions requiring a gluten free diet. Kathleen will be at Yorke on a Fork Warooka to help improve the lives of people requiring a gluten free diet.
Essentially For You: Did you know that essential oils can be used to boost energy, relieve stress and assist in relaxation? Find out essential oils can make a difference in your everyday life.
Friends of Walk the Yorke: Planning to walk or ride a section of Walk the Yorke? Then make sure you visit Pam and Alan of Friends of Walk the Yorke to find out all of the important trail tips you need to know! Learn about all the beautiful spots and how to be prepared for longer sections.
Glenn the Junkman: Having fun and getting creative in nature’s playground is what Glenn the Junkman is all about. If building a cubby house or a fort sounds like fun to you, come along and get involved!
Lower Yorke Seafood: Experience the best seafood of the southern Yorke Peninsula! Lower Yorke Seafood are a family business providing the freshest local seafood.
MBC Foods: Don’t miss Caroline, a qualified chef with 25 years catering experience, as she shares her tips on how to create an easy, gourmet meal using Yorke Peninsula’s own local produce and products. Then afterwards indulge in her not to be missed selection of lunch options.
Modere: Do you want to reduce the amount of harmful chemicals in your life? Better skin or gut health? Gabrielle can help with these clean, green and chemical free products.
MoveIt Mind Body Play Grow: More fun for the kids with Special Guest Moveit Body Mind Play Grow, with Rainbow Yoga (the koala will show you how!) and nature craft field journaling.
Peesey Pantry Emporium and Tea Room: Don’t miss the chance to discover the delicious range of teas and goods from all over the Yorke Peninsula on offer at the Peesey Pantry.
Rene’s Kitchen: Fruit chutneys, preserves, lemon butter, dukka – so many tasty options! Browse a great range of locally-made produce that is sure to inspire some fabulous dishes.
Studio Surf: Kids, if you like art, then this is for you! Come along and use the sun and nature to create some gorgeous prints, a very relaxing and mindful activity with just a hint of magic.
The Amazing Drumming Monkeys: Kids (and big kids), if you like puppets, dancing and singing, make sure you see The Amazing Drumming Monkeys when they bring their famous musical show to town.
The Bra Lady: Michelle is a qualified Surgical Fitter and carries a range of specialist items. With over 30 years of experience she knows her products and more importantly knows how to listen to your needs.
Warooka Country Meats: Tantalising, creative products are what Warooka Country Meats offers! With sales and lunch options, you’ll be spoilt for choice!
Western United Sports and Community Club – Come and Try Sessions for Netball, Basketball and Football – come and give it a go.
Yoga and massage with Shell: Shell’s reputation proceeds her – she is one of the best yoga instructors and massage therapists on the Peninsula! Come’n’try yoga on the hour inside for all abilities (loose clothing is fine), and indulge in a 10 minute massage also!
Remembrance Day 2020
Remembrance Day Services
11 November 2020
Ardrossan
10.40am at the Memorial Gardens
Second Street, Ardrossan (next to Bowling Club)
Bublacowie
Bublacowie Military Museum and Memorial Park
10.30am
Followed by a sausage sizzle
Contact Chris: 0419 853 294
Corny Point
(very basic service using a car wireless)
Edithburgh
War Memorial
11am
Maitland
War Memorial
10.45am
Minlaton
War Memorial – Main Street
11am
Port Vincent
Port Vincent War Memorial
Corner Parsons & Kemp Street
Arrive 10.25am for service
Padre Andrew Lang officiating
Port Victoria
Memorial (Main Street)
10.55am
Stansbury
Foreshore War Memorial
Anzac Parade
10.45am
Yorketown
Melville Memorial
40 Stansbury Road
10.45am
Postponed: YP Art Exhibition & YorKON
Postponed: 2020 Yorke Peninsula Art Exhibition
Unfortunately due to the current COVID-19 situation and health controls handed down by governments, the 2020 YP Art Exhibition will no longer be held this Easter, but is being postponed / rescheduled to Easter 2021.
It is an unprecedented situation and the decision to postpone has not been made lightly, but made in the interest of our community and artists.
On behalf of the Working Party, we apologise for the inconvenience and would like to acknowledge all the work put in by all the members involved.
For further information, please call Council on 08 8832 0000 or email admin@yorke.sa.gov.au
Postponed: YorKON 2020
Much to our disappointment we must announce that YorKON 2020 has been postponed due to the risks associated with COVID19 and the currently imposed Australian Government restrictions.
But never fear! The event will be rescheduled once limitations have been lifted and the situation can be reassessed. In the mean time, get your game on and scrub up on those skills 😉🎮
Yorke Peninsula Council Australia Day Celebration
Join us for the 2020 Australia Day Celebrations!
RSVP by 22 January to rsvp@yorke.sa.gov.au or 8832 0000
A Citizenship Ceremony will be conducted along with the recipient announcement for the following awards:
Ardrossan Australia Day Movie Night
Australia Day Movie Night commences with a BBQ Dinner in the Ardrossan District Community Club from 5.00pm with Live Music supplied by Jacob Gutche, Alanna Herd and Harvest Moon.
Once dark, head over to the oval to enjoy a movie under the stars.
Marion Bay Movie Night
Celebrate the beginning of a new year with a family favourite!
Marion Bay Playgroup are hosting a free, community movie night screening ‘Toy Story 4’ on Sunday 5 January 2020. Stock up on refreshments available for purchase, and settle in for the movie commencing at sundown. Don’t forget to bring along your bean bags, chairs and blankets for an evening perfect for families.
Remembrance Day Services 2019
Remembrance Day Services
11 November 2019
Full schedule of Remembrance Day Services to be held throughout the Yorke Peninsula Council.
Maitland
10.45am at the War Memorial
Followed by morning tea at the Uniting Church Hall
Ardrossan
10.30am at the Memorial Gardens
Second Street, Ardrossan (next to Bowling Club)
Followed by Morning Tea at the RSL Club
Bublacowie
10.30am at the Bublacowie Military Museum
Followed by lunch for $10pp
All museums will be open
Curramulka
10.30am at the War Memorial
Followed by Morning Tea
Minlaton
11am at the War Memorial
Yorketown
10.30am at the Melville Memorial
40 Stansbury Road, Yorketown
Stansbury
10.45am at the War Memorial on Anzac Parade
Port Vincent
10.40am at the War Memorial
Port Victoria
10.50am at the Memorial
Main Street, Port Victoria
Port Clinton
10.45am at Anzac Garden
Port Clinton Community Hall
Cumberland Road, Port Clinton
Followed by light refreshments to be served in the Hall
Buckle up and prepare to play…
YorKon is back bigger and better in 2019!
After the success of last year’s inaugural event, Yorke Peninsula Council has again partnered with Team AvCon and the Copper Coast Table Top Gamers, as well as welcoming new partner Retrospekt, in hosting the YorKon Gaming Convention. Not only will this year’s event have more games, activities and a very exiting special guest appearance that will be out of this world, the event will also be run over 2 days, 27th and 28th April 2019, at the Minlaton Town Hall. The event will run from 11am until 3pm each day with an ages 15+ session to be held on the Saturday evening from 5pm until 9pm.
This event provides the local community, especially our young people and their families, with the unique opportunity to engage in a fun and free social gaming event, involving tournaments, free play and retro gaming, table top games and more during the April School holidays.
More information is available within the attached poster. Registrations must be received by 5pm Wednesday 24th April 2019. Registration and parental consent is essential for this drug and alcohol free event. Register online here or alternatively click here for a registration form.
Join our Facebook event to keep up to date as we make our special announcements in the lead up to YorKon 2019.
YorKon Gaming Convention
Minlaton Town Hall
57 Main Street Minlaton
Saturday 27th April 2019
11am – 3pm
5pm – 9pm Ages 15+ session
Sunday 28th April 2019
11am – 3pm
Yorkes Community Food Fair
Yorke Peninsula Council are excited to announce Callum Hann and dirtgirl as special guests at its inaugural Yorkes Community Food Fair – to be held at the Minlaton Town Hall on Sunday March 31, from 10am to 4pm.
For further information, please refer to full event details.
Gynburra Festival 2019
Gynburra 2019 is being held a the Port Victoria Foreshore on Friday 25th & Saturday 26th January 2019.
The flyer with full details can be found below.
Marion Bay Outdoor Cinema
The Marion Bay Community are again hosting a free outdoor community movie night on Sunday 6th January 2019.
Bring your deckchair or picnic blanket and enjoy a great night out for the whole family.
Food and refreshments will be available for purchase with all proceeds going towards building a skate park at Marion Bay.
Entry is free.
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