GRANNY HAY TAKES FLIGHT
Patricia Hay Ready to Take Flight Thanks to Barossa Helicopters
The Whyalla Wings event brought smiles to the faces of young and old on the weekend – none more so than the lady affectionately known as Granny Hay 😀
She had one wish for her 100th birthday - to go up into the clouds in a helicopter! Thanks to the team from Barossa Helicopters, that wish came true last Saturday.
Granny Hay was joined by some of her family for the special occasion, with two of her grandsons getting to take the special flight with her.
Granny Hay could not contain her excitement, just about running down the ramp onto the tarmac ready to get into the helicopter! Before the flight, she had received some special media attention and her granddaughter Casey placed Granny Hay’s service medals apon her chest – a special moment.
Granny Hay had the most incredible time, still reliving the moment and talking about it.
Granny Hay was born in Dundee Scotland in 1922 and served in the Royal Airforce as a cook during the war. During her service, she met her future husband Frederick Hay. Patricia and Fred married, had three children then migrated to Adelaide in 1956.
Granny Hay has three children, eight grandchildren, twenty two great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren and loves them all equally.
If you attended the Whyalla Wings event, we are really keen to hear your thoughts and feedback. Please take the time to complete the event survey to help guide future planning.
Granny Hay with her family
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTION – VOTING
Time's running out to have your say on who's deciding Whyalla's future, with postal votes due at the Electoral Commission of South Australia (ECSA) by next Thursday 10 November.
Of the 15,594 people in Whyalla eligible to vote, only 4,491 (28.8%) have voted so far. If you're one of the 71.2% who haven't voted, be sure to get your skates on. We recommend putting your completed ballot envelop in the post box before Friday 4 November.
ECSA has been sending reminder texts to eligible voters, so please be aware you may receive one even if you've already voted.
To learn more about the council election, visit the council website
You can get to know the Whyalla Candidate’s by reading their profiles online here
CELEBRATING PRIDEVEMBER
Council staff, Courtney from Headspace and Anastasia and Michal from D’Faces celebrate and support PRIDEvember
We are proud to get behind our diverse community by supporting PRIDEvember. For the month of November, the progressive flag will proudly be displayed in the civic building window.
We will also be working with D faces of Youth Arts and Headspace to celebrate with a day of community activities on 19 November 2022.
The day will kick off with the Rainbow Picnic, an event for all ages. There will be free lunch and the painting of words of support on the pathway in Civic Park.
Following the Rainbow Picnic, those aged 15-25 are invited to come along to Here. Now. Feast, an event hosted by Writers SA and D’faces held at the Mount Laura Homestead. Here. Now. Feast is a free literary showcase event celebrating the voices of queer regional young people from across SA.
Following Here. Now. Feast, the lights will dim and the party begins as we celebrate with a PRIDE Party. There will be music by AJ’s Sound and Lighting, photo booth and plenty of fun and dancing. This is strictly a drug-and-alcohol-free event for ages 15-25 years. Register to attend now!
CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AWARDS
It’s time to nominate a local who gives their heart and soul to the Whyalla community, ensuring they are recognised for their tireless effort and attitude to go above and beyond for the betterment of Whyalla.
Nominations for the 2023 Citizen of the Year Awards are now open, featuring four categories, with the citizen, young citizen, senior citizen, and community service awards to be presented.
Nomination forms are available online at the website and from our civic building on Darling Terrace, and the Whyalla Public Library.
Nominations close at 5pm on Wednesday, 30 November 2022.
For more information on eligibility criteria and to nominate a worthy recipient visit Australia Day Citizen of the Year website.
TOUR OF HONOUR
Join inspiring South Australians Taryn Brumfitt, Dr Trudy Lin, Mark Le Messurier and Monique Bareham for a free community forum exploring mental health and wellbeing, body-image and acceptance, social media and inclusion – issues that matter for our young people and all members of the community.
This Free Forum will be held at:
Whyalla University – Thursday 17th November at 11 am
GARAGE SALE TRAIL
From acid wash denim to leg warmers and vintage vinyl, shoppers will snag epic stuff at 80s prices when the Garage Sale Trail returns to Whyalla this month.
Across 12-13 and 19-20 November, Australia’s festival of pre-loved stuff will see more than 79 garage sales happen locally, with thousands more across the nation.
DECK THE HALLS – IT’S PAGEANT TIME
The countdown is on to the GFG Whyalla Christmas Pageant and After Pageant Fair with only three weeks to go before Santa visits Whyalla on the 26th of November 🥳
Apex Whyalla have been working behind the scenes on the event and are now calling out for those wanting to be involved in the pageant and after pageant fair to complete an application form and register your involvement now!
The Pageant will start at 5pm with road closures in place from 4pm. The after-pageant fair will be held in Ada Ryan Gardens following the pageant with fun for the whole family.
Download the application form here and return it to APEX now.