Latest News - Updated 21 December 2011
April e-Hutt Newsletter
Click here to download the March issue.
Download our 2011 Quick Reference Hutt Precinct Business Directory.
Public Open Forum & Network Evening @ the Box Factory
Monday 7th May. 5.30pm start.
Where does Hutt Street Precinct fit into Adelaide's 30 year plan?
What's happening with events, parking, safety, heritage, streetscaping in Hutt Street?
Join Councillor Tony Williamson and Area Councillor Dr Michael Llewellyn-Smith – HSPA and ACC representatives together with fellow traders and residents in a special Q&A Open Forum. Information on Adelaide City Council's Integrated Movement Strategy, the Strategic Plan, Business Plan and Budget will be provided.
RSVP to hspa@live.com.au
Download the official invitation here and the Agenda can be found here.
June is Go Red for Women month
Go Red for Women is the Heart Foundation's campaign to help raise awareness of heart disease as the No.1 killer of Australian women. Did you know that heart disease claims 29 lives every day? Or that 90% of women have at least one risk factor such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure or family history?
Learn about the risk factors of heart disease and what you can do to make a difference to your heart health. Make sure to also share this information with the women in your life. Join the Heart Foundation on Friday 1 June 2012 to launch the campaign by turning Hutt Street RED, and bring some attention to this life saving message.
Download more information here.
Drivers Walk on Hutt Street
Adelaide City Council has installed 3 Clipsal driver hand plaques outside the Arab Steed Hotel and another one outside Adelaide Backpackers Inn. Featured drivers are Greg Murphy, Todd Kelly and Rick Kelly at the Arab Steed and Jason Bright at the Adelaide Backpackers.
President of Hutt Street Precinct Association, Gary Locke made sure the 4 unique driver hand plaques from last year's Clipsal 500 will be permanently displayed on Hutt Street along with the historic Formula One driver plaques. It is hoped that the driver walk can be extended next year.
Gary (left) outside Adelaide Backpackers, and Shane outside Arab Steed.
New North Indian Restaurant Opens this week on Hutt Street
Foodies, if you are fond of the fresh variety of the Indian sub-continent cuisine you'll be excited about the new Tandoori Cafe opening its doors this week on Hutt Street, opposite the clock tower.
Chef Navi, a native from the North Indian rural area of Punjabi grew up on a farm house and learnt the traditions of Punjabi cooking before coming to Sydney and eventually settling in Adelaide. Navi said of the three main food strips in Adelaide Hutt Street didn't have an Indian Restaurant so when an opportunity presented itself he was quick to secure a position in the Precinct. Before the doors had even opened he has received warm welcomes from locals and traders. Great news for Hutt Street as the Tandoori Cafe is open 7 days a week for lunch (10.30am to 2.30pm) and dinner (4.30pm till 10pm).
Ask about the daily lunch specials from $8 to $15 and be tempted to come back again for a real Indian Tandoori Bite. Yes they have a takeaway menu. Tandoori Cafe will be fully licensed from the first week in April, meanwhile try their special mango lassi www.tandooricafe.com.au
Historic Twilight Walking Tour a huge success
Precinct coordinator Yvonne Merendi attended The South East City Heritage Twilight Walk which started at the Box Factory on Wednesday Feb 22nd. This FREE walk led by Heather Nimmo was an overwhelming success with around 25 people attending. The group explored the architecture and history of our area covering mansions, factories, workers' cottages, reservoirs and early hotels on a barmy summer's evening.
Ms Merendi said Heather's knowledge of the area is wonderful and her narrative gave a new sense of appreciation of the area. If you would like to see more historic tours of the Hutt Street Precinct organised please take the time to post a comment on facebook.com/huttprecinct.
DID YOU KNOW?
The aboriginal flag was designed in the Hutt Street Precinct!
The designer of the Aboriginal Flag, Harold Thomas lived in St John's Lane and went to Pulteney Grammar School in 1963 and 1964. HSPA past chairperson and honorary life member, Richard Abbott remembers playing football with Harold at Pulteney. He was a member of Mr Frank Greet's watercolour painting group and in 1965 he won a scholarship to the SA School of Art, graduating in 1969 becoming the first Aboriginal to graduate from an Australian Art School. Harold also has an Honorary Degree in Social Anthroplogy from Adelaide University. In 1970 he worked as a survey artist at the South Australian Museum. Harold has continued to work as an artist with his works on display in several Australian galleries.
Harold Thomas was born in Alice Springs in 1947; his mother a Luritja woman and his father a Wombai man. It was whilst serving as the Rector of St John's Priory, the Rev'd Donald Wallace and his wife Gwen invited a young aboriginal boy, Harold Thomas, to join their family. His considerable artistic talent was soon evident. It is recorded that Harold designed the current aboriginal flag on the table in the Rectory kitchen. Harold's first exhibition of 8 oil paintings and 35 watercolours was at St John's Fete in 1964.
The flag was first flown at Victoria Square in Adelaide on National Aborigines Day, 12 July 1971. It was created as a symbol of unity and national identity for Aboriginal people during the land rights movement of the early 1970s. In 1995, the Australian Government proclaimed the flag as an official 'Flag of Australia' under section 5 of the Flags Act 1953.
Open House Adelaide
About Time SA History Festival
The Box Factory will be opening up for Open House Adelaide on 19 and 20 May. Open House Adelaide is modelled on the successful international Open House program which provides a weekend in which buildings in the Adelaide metropolitan area – heritage, working and cutting-edge design are open to the general public for Free.
Also at the Box Factory Community Centre at 59 Regent Street Adelaide... fortnightly Thursdays from 4-6pm for those who live locally and want to get to know other locals. Cost is only $2. Book on 8203 7749.
Cracking Up – Mondays 6-8pm learn a range of stand-up comedy and other artistic media skills so you can share your life's experiences! For more info, contact Tracey on 0406 980 962.
Hutt Street Law
HSPA welcomes barrister and solicitor Despina Anagnostou and family to our neighbourhood. Introduced to members at the Christmas Party, Despina is keen to be actively involved with Precinct activities and delighted to be part of our local community.
"...I thoroughly enjoy being able to assist my clients in almost all aspects of their legal affairs in what is quite a diverse practice, reflective of the experience that I have gained in 'big law' and small firm practice. I look forward to many years of legal practice here in Hutt Street and to meeting everyone else in the neighbourhood."
Despina Anagnostou - Hutt St Law, 222A Hutt Street.
Read the full story in the February edition of E Hutt St News.
Call for SALA Sponsors 2012
We would like to thank last year's sponsors for their generous support including The Rotary Club of Adelaide West, the Mac Factory, Paul & Margaret Black, HSPA and artists and friends who donated prizes. Last year 28 artists showcased their art in as many businesses along East Terrace, Hutt and Halifax Streets and many local residents and friends enjoyed the activities. HSPA supports SALA on Hutt as one of our major events for the year.
To ensure the event continues we ask for your help and financial assistance. Please contact Janice Argent on 8388 4641 or email janeversonice@hotmail.com. Thank you.
3-26 August 2012
Croquet SA Celebrates
Croquet SA will celebrate the opening of their newly renovated headquarters on March 30th.
Completed just before Christmas following installation of lights earlier this year, the new facility on Hutt Road will offer more opportunities for recreational and competitive play in the future.
For further information on activities and events phone 8271 6586 or go to www.coroquetsa.com.au
Get ready for the After Race Street Party Saturday 3 March
The Hutt Street After Race Party will again close off the street from Hume Street to Halifax Street for the traditional After Race Street Party from 5pm till late. Opening up the street will showcase its many unique attractions, iconic restaurants and eateries.
Multi Award winning restaurants like Chianti, Goodlife Organic Pizza, Barendoe, Arlecchino Gourmet Café, SB Café, Biga, Alfonso's, Hutt St Chicken Bar, Cibo and the Arab Steed Hotel will be open throughout the day and some into the evening offering something for everyone to enjoy.
Entertainment will include DJ Vertigo from 5pm, acoustic duo Ben Lees from 6pm, local band Shiny Brights from 7pm and the ultimate party band, Usual Suspects to finish off the night. See the V8 Brute Utes on the street with driver signings and interviews as all teams party on in Hutt Street. Bring your family and friends, relax, be entertained and enjoy dining in this unique street party atmosphere and see why this free community street event has been so popular for over 14 years.
Clipsal 500 Street Parade
Via Hutt Street Tuesday 28th February from12.30pm
Get ready for Disney-Pixar CARS "Mack The Transporter" and the Clipsal 500 to hit the streets of Adelaide.
A parade with police escort featuring 20 cars and 5 motor bikes from the event's "Route 66" and Armor All Show'n Shine displays will travel through the city centre surrounding "Mack The Transporter" from the CARS movie.
Chopper and sled motor bikes, muscle cars including Chev Camaro, Pontiac TransAm, Ford Mustang, and hot rods such as Ford T Bucket, together with the "General Lee," a Ford T-Bird and a Corvette, will be joined by amazing show cars including a Torana, a Skyline, Ford XY GT and a Chrysler Charger.
Don't miss your chance to see "Mack The Transporter" make his way to the Clipsal 500 Adelaide track, a must see for kids big and small on Tuesday February 28th from 12.30pm!
Starting and finishing at Pit Straight the proposed route under police escort will include Wakefield Street, Hutt Street, Grenfell Street, Light Square, Currie Street, West Tce, North Tce, King William Street, Victoria Square then Wakefield Street returning to the track.
And the winners in our Christmas Lights competition are.......
Business category
1. Executive Flowers
2. Hutt St Newsagency
3. Arab Steed
4. Ideal Shoe Store
Residential
1. 28 Corryton St
2. 26 Blackburn St
Thanks to our judges Cr Michael Henningson and HSPA committee member Jennie Boisvert. Thanks to Adelaide City Council for supporting this Christmas Activity.
MRA Toy Run comes to Hutt Street
Motorcycle Riders' Association of South Australia Inc
Sunday 11th December starts from the Clipsal Track, Victoria Park at 11am and will proceed down Hutt Street from Wakefield Street, then down onto Glen Osmond Road.
Hutt Street Traders Association welcomes the MRA Toy Run and invites you to bring family and friends to see over 15,000 riders along with police bikes and Santa as they make their way down Hutt Street with toys for St Vincent de Paul Society.
Cafes and balconies will be open so enjoy breakfast on Hutt Street as you experience first hand the biggest collection of vehicles and the biggest toy run in the Southern Hemisphere on Hutt Street for the very first time.
Check our website www.huttstreetprecinct.org.au or go to facebook.com/huttprecinctfor the latest information.
Brock Harcourts No.1 Agent on the Move
Former committee member of HSPA and local resident Alexander Ouwens has just moved in to his own Brock Harcourts franchise office at 200 East Terrace.
In 2008, 2009 & 2010 Alexander Ouwens was rated in the top 10 real estate consultants in the State. In 2010 Alex achieved and was awarded the No 1 Brock Harcourts agent in Adelaide.
Attending Mercedes College for 13 years prior to undertaking tertiary commerce studies, Alex has achieved success in many areas prior to entering real estate. At 32 years of age, Alex has already had significant life experience. He travelled around Australia and Europe for several years. As a result of this and also self financing multiple, elite, real estate training courses every year around Australia, he services his clients with natural extraverted flair. Importantly, he has a balanced approach to property sales issues. Alex Ouwens uses natural and learned entrepreneurial talent to negotiate his clients the best possible sales solution. This ability is endorsed by the Brock Harcourts management team by offering him his own franchise office back in just his 3 rd year in the real estate industry. Alex's goal is to achieve the best sales outcome for his vendors utilising an energetic, professional and innovative sales approach.
The HSPA committee wish him all the best in his new venture - www.AlexOuwens.BrockHarcourts.com.au
Danish Success Story Opens its First Restaurant in Australia... on Hutt St
Together with his Australian partner, Tim Burvill, Lars Damgaards and a crew of builders have worked across time zones and language barriers for the last 12 months to create the A Hereford Beefstouw at 143 Hutt Street.
It is located in a heritage listed building owned by Chris Diamantis of the Genworth Group, who completely restored it to its original 1850s facade. Tim Burvill lives and works in the Adelaide Hills with wine as his livelihood, and it was also the wine business that brought him in contact with Lars Damgaard. Tim owns the successful RockBare winery, and met Lars nearly 10 years ago when Lars came to Australia looking for wine for the restaurants. They not only discovered that they had a mutual love of wine, but also of Hereford cattle.
Lars' restaurants were named after these majestic animals that his parents used to farm and Tim and his wife Sarah farmed Hereford cattle in the Adelaide Hills and upper south-east. "It was a natural progression for our business to eventually open a restaurant here. I thought that Adelaide would love this kind of restaurant and since our wine and farming operation is based in SA, it seemed crazy to export all of our production to Europe without giving the locals a chance to experience who we do", says Tim Burvill. "Not only are we paddock to plate, we're also grape to glass with many of the wines served in the restaurant made by my wife and I," he quips. "Combined with A Hereford Beefstouw's 40-years experience in running restaurants in Denmark, their strong focus on creating beautiful spaces for their venues, and the quality of our produce, I am confident we have a solid platform to succeed in Adelaide."
A Hereford Beefstouw is open 7 days on the corner of Hutt Street and Hume Street. Lunch from 11.30am to 2pm and dinner 5.30pm to 10pm. Ring 8232 6868. For further information go to www.aherefordbeefstouw.com.au
Read the full story in the September edition of E Hutt St News.
SALA on Hutt Round Up
SALA ON HUTT 2011 has been a festival of new beginnings, new sponsorships and the forging of new partnerships.
Our heartfelt thanks to the following people for their generosity and support of art and artists in our community.
The Rotary Club of Adelaide West for being our major sponsor, The Mac Factory for their kind donation, Margaret and Paul Black who contributed to the Lalla On Hutt Art Prize, anonymous artists and friends who donated artworks and cash towards prizes and The Hutt Street Precinct Association for supporting the Peoples' Choice Award.
For the first time ever The Public Schools Club Inc embraced the talent and imagination of SA artists in a SALA Festival exhibition titled, "HUTT STRINGS".
30 visitors were welcomed at Sandford House for the 6:30 pm opening on Friday 5th August.
25 business premises in Hutt Street showcased the diverse artworks of 25 emerging and established artists in an exhibition titled, "HUTT STRINGS".
5 youth artists presented their artworks in an exhibition titled, "STRING BEAN".
Paul Cox, head chef and artist at the Arab Steed Hotel showcased his nude portraits in an exhibition titled, "SAUCY PORTRAITS". 20 visitors attended the 3:30 pm opening on Tuesday 9th August in the newly appointed upstairs Function Room.
The Adelaide Travellers Inn showcased the artworks of Adelaide Hills artists Tim Strachan and Michael Raymond. 40 visitors attended the 7 pm opening on Tuesday 9th August.
15 art enthusiasts joined the Windows on Hutt Walking Art Tours which commenced at 2 pm outside Latte on Hutt and arrived at the Arab Steed Hotel at 3:15 pm. Poetry reading and Artists' Talks were presented en route.
7 emerging and established SA artists showcased their artworks at the Halifax Café in an exhibition titled, "NO STRINGS ATTACHED". 25 visitors attended the 7 pm opening on Friday 12th August.
To celebrate the achievements of our local artists, 80 visitors attended the LALLA ON HUTT ART PRIZE event at Beltana House at 2 pm on Sunday 28th August.
1st Prize awarded to Cheryl Bridgart for her painting of Zebras.
2nd Prize awarded to Anita Bentley for her Parisian street scene.
3rd Prize awarded to Keri Petersen for her Moroccan style ceramic platter.
HSPA Peoples' Choice Award presented to Cheryl Bridgart.
Here's to the success of SALA on Hutt in 2012!
Becoming Carbon Neutral makes Good Business Sense
Reducing the energy costs of business is vital at any time but even more so when trading conditions are tough. Energy costs are predicted to double over the next 6 years. So aiming to become carbon neutral makes perfect sense to businesses because you save money, you can market your business immediately as environmentally sensitive and ultimately market yourself as Carbon Neutral demonstrating leadership in your Precinct.
Dennis Hensman from Energy Efficient Building explained to President HSPA Gary Locke that many businesses can save between 10 to 15% on energy bills simply as a result of behavioural change by staff. Employees are not intentionally wasteful, but simply need to be educated.
Air conditioning is another major issue – setting the temperatures at the wrong setting is an expensive exercise – a rule of thumb is for every degree the setting is out the running costs increase by 10%. Lighting solutions and window film are two other excellent and affordable solutions for energy reduction. See this link for more information.
Pictured above with Gary Locke, Dennis Hensman displays a very powerful LED external security light costing just 5 cents to run for 12 hours. Dennis Hensman from Energy Efficient Building can be contacted on 08 8223 7400.
Rotary Club of Adelaide West named as major sponsor of SALA on Hutt
Local community group Rotary Club of Adelaide West, who meet weekly at the Public Schools Club has come to the aid of SALA on Hutt with a generous donation of $2,500 to ensure the iconic event continues this year.
President Gary Locke and coordinator Janice Argent were jumping for joy following the announcement and graciously accepted the cheque at this week's Rotary meeting.
Janice Argent and President Gary Locke receiving the cheque from Rotary President of Adelaide West Randolph Alwis and District Governor, Eric Russell.
A Personal Invitation to Lunch
Newly elected President Randolph Alwis of the Rotary Club of Adelaide West would like to invite local traders and residents to attend a lunch meeting and learn about Rotary in your community. The group meets every Thursday at 1pm at the Public School's Club on the corner of East Terrace and Carrington Street.
Rotary club membership represents a cross-section of the community's business and professional men and women. The world's Rotary clubs meet weekly and are non-political, nonreligious, and open to all cultures, races, and creeds. The main objective of Rotary is service — in the community, in the workplace, and throughout the world. Rotarians develop community service projects that address many of today's most critical issues, such as children at risk, poverty and hunger, the environment, illiteracy and violence. They also support programs for youth, educational opportunities and international exchanges for students, teachers, and other professionals, and vocational and career development. The Rotary motto is Service Above Self.
Rotary Club of Adelaide West is proud to be the major sponsor of SALA ON HUTT 2011.
Public Access Defibrillator
The Heart Foundation has recently purchased a public access defibrillator (PAD) that is located in the reception area of the Heart Foundation at 155 Hutt Street.
This device is simple to use and "voice" prompts users what steps to take. Heart Foundation staff are able to assist members of the general public should the need ever arise.
Of course, the Heart Foundation remains vigilant in recommending that people immediately contact Triple 000 in the event of a heart attack or cardiac arrest but is it useful to know that we now have this device available in the Hutt Street area.
Pedestrian Crossing Needed
There is increasing community support for a pedestrian crossing opposite the Commonwealth Bank and Westpac on Hutt Street. This is just one project HSPA is working with the local community and ACC.
Register your support/view on facebook or drop us an email at hspa@live.com.au
HSPA Committee Invited to Town Hall
It is not often members of the public have an opportunity to tour inside the Adelaide Town Hall, but thanks to a special invite by Clr Tony Williamson the committee was treated to special tour of the Town Hall before holding their regular meeting.
On the first Monday evening of each month the HSPA committee meets in various locations around the Precinct to discuss current topics of interest and concern and plan for up and coming events and activities. The AGM is fast approaching and is scheduled for Wednesday 3th August, so if you are a current financial member and wish to become more actively involved, now is the time to find out more about how the committee works for both businesses and residents interests and the continuing prosperity of the Hutt Street Precinct.
Everything Old is New Again
Gary Locke, President of the Hutt Street Traders Association attended the three day Mainstreet Conference held in Adelaide recently, themed "Everything old is new again" where he held a guided walk for 25 national and International delegates.
Starting from Pirie St they walked and talked their way up Hutt St diverting into side streets along the way. With the valued help of Clr Sandy Wilkinson and Art's coordinator Janice Argent they discussed the current and lost beautiful historic buildings, the vibrancy of coffee shops, cafes and restaurants. They talked about the many services the area provides, old and new residents, trees and gardens and SALA on Hutt. Many traders waved or said hello, residents chatted and gave visitors a warm welcome.
Gary said,"I felt very proud to show off our "village in the city" and was pleased with the great feedback from all delegates. The Hutt St Precinct is not just access to services but to a whole community."
Read the full story in the May edition of the newsletter.
Chianti Classico Celebrates 25 Years!
Frank and Maria Favaro have plenty of reasons to celebrate! Chianti Classico is one of 3 Italian restaurants recently to have been awarded the "Ospitalita Italiana" award (Italian Hospitality) in collaboration with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs,Trade and Development & Ministry of Culture and Tourism, as part of a world wide campaign to promote true and authentic Italian cuisine.
Chianti is also celebrating a quarter of a century of the popular restaurant which started on the edge of Light Square with green and white checked tablecloths and raffia-wrapped Chianti bottles. Times have changed as Frank and Maria's business evolved along with the Australian palate and today Chianti Classico on the corner of Hutt and Carrington Street is more about fine dining with a menu focusing on the regions of Toscana, Veneto and Piemonte.
The success of the Hutt Street restaurant has allowed expansion with the opening of the "Gallo Nero' room upstairs for more intimate private fuctions. Plans are moving ahead for a casual bar and eatery in the heritage row cottage next door to the restaurant, opening in the next few months.
Read the full story in the May edition of the newsletter.
Fresh new look for Arab Steed Hotel
Shayne and Jill White's Arab Steed Hotel on the corner of Hutt and Gilles
Streets has underdone a facelift.
The "funked" corner pub has outside umbrellas, a new TAB lounge and Gaming lounge with some of the latest machines and is now open for breakfast on Saturdays and Sundays, as well as lunch and dinner 7 days.
Check out the new Arab Steed Bar and Bistro and enjoy a cocktail in the
Pods.
The New Shoe thats fits
When a Greek school teacher and public servant found it difficult to find
their children good quality, modern, leather shoes, they decided to take
action.
After finding several European quality children shoe brands Toula and Yianni Oikonomou went in search of a location for their first shop Ten Little Toes. They found the perfect location on Hutt Street.
The search is over, if you're after quality, comfort, support and style Ten
Little Toes - the children's shoe specialist is now open at 216 Hutt
Street. Phone 8232 8568.
