Latest News - Updated 21 December 2011
December e-Hutt Newsletter
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Download our 2011 Quick Reference Hutt Precinct Business Directory.
Box Factory Summer Program
All welcome. RSVP required for all sessions, call 8203 7749.
Box Factory, 59 Regent Street Adelaide
Green Cleaning Workshop
Wed 8 Feb 6:30-8:30pm, $5.
Learn how to make a range of environmentally sustainable cleaning products in this hands-on session, with samples to take home.
Cooking with Joyce
Fri 10 Feb 6pm-9pm, $7.
Feeling a bit hot and bothered this summer? Learn to make delicious, refreshing Vietnamese cold rolls and noodle salad.
SE City Stories Project
Contribute your short story set in this corner of the city! Stories due 5 March.
Come along to a "Warm up" writing class Wed 25 Jan 7pm-9pm, all skill levels welcome. Followed by writing and polishing workshop Wed 15 Feb 7pm-9pm, both sessions free.
Box Factory Social Club
Fortnightly Thursdays starting Thurs 16 Feb 4pm-6pm, $2.
For those who live locally and want to get to know other locals through games, activities, themed events, laughs and afternoon tea! Contact us for session program.
Twilight Walking Tours
South East City Heritage Twilight walk Wednesday 22nd February 6.00pm-7.30pm. Free.
Meet at the Box Factory. Mansions, factories, workers' cottages, reservoirs, hotels. Explore the architecture and history of our area. Walk led by Heather Nimmo.
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.
City Activation
Adelaide City Council has given the go ahead to a new "City Activation" program, allowing experimental projects that will create a charismatic city to be trialled. The program will run for six months from October 2011 and will aim to deliver projects quickly, economically and in collaboration with businesses, property owners and other community partners.
http://www.adelaidecitycouncil.com/services/permits-and-licences/activating-adelaide-pilot-projects.html
Businesses and community groups are encouraged to submit proposals via Council's website. Approvals will be given to business proposals that can be safely implemented by the owners and in some cases Council will fund activation projects that have a strong level of community support. Projects will need to bring vibrancy and activity to the city as well as being flexible, safe, simple to install and, if necessary, easy to reverse.
Have you ever had an idea that you wanted to make happen in the City? Well here is your opportunity to do just that! Click on the link below for more information on how to submit a proposal. http://www.adelaidecitycouncil.com/services/permits-and-licences/activating-adelaide-pilot-projects.html
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
Have a Safe and Happy Holiday
The South Australia Police State Crime Prevention Branch work in partnership with the community to ensure that South Australia is a safe place to live, visit and conduct business. Holidays are all about having fun and relaxing. Your safety is important to us so please read and follow these simple safety and crime prevention tips and share them with your family and friends. Look after yourself and your property and have a safe and happy holiday.
Download the Holiday Safety Fact Sheet here.
History in the Make On Hutt Street
The Hutt Street Precinct Association is offering traders a unique
opportunity to be part of motor racing history.
Like the Formula 1 drivers, this year the hands of 5 V8 Clipsal 500 race drivers will be immortalised in 5 only special wall plaques to be displayed permanently on Hutt Street buildings. These one of a kind plaques will be auctioned off for charity to the highest bidders. The Royal Flying Doctor Service is this year's benefiting charity.
To register your bidding interest call Yvonne on 04133 81728 or email yvonne@wowmanagement.com.au today.
Volunteers needed for Red Cross Heatwave Service
Telecross REDi is a telephone based service that utilises volunteers to support pre registered clients during a government declared heatwave. The service is available to anybody who may be at risk during a heatwave. During an activation period Red Cross people will be called on to phone pre-registered clients up to three times a day to check on their wellbeing. The purpose of the call is to provide preparation and coping advice that will allow the person to manage themselves throughout an extreme weather event. Red Cross will also enact an emergency procedure if a client is deemed to be in distress.
Red Cross is seeking volunteer callers at their Wakefield Street offices. One hour of training is all that you require to become a caller! You will then be able to assist Red Cross to ensure the well being of approximately 2,500 vulnerable people across the state. During an activation you are able to volunteer for one of three shifts per day. If you are interested in volunteering your time please contact Red Cross on 8100 4657 or 8100 4663 for more information on training dates and opportunities.
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!
Community Support makes SALA on Hutt a Success
Thank you to our major sponsor The Rotary Club of Adelaide West for their generous contribution making SALA ON HUTT 2011 a reality in 2011. Also to
The Mac Factory for their donation supporting art in our community and their commitment to support SALA in 2012. Paul & Margaret Black on behalf of The Lalla on Hutt Art Prize who generously donated prizes;
and
the Hutt Street Precinct Association for their donation towards the Peoples' Choice Award.
Also to the Artists & friends who donated prizes and prize money.
This year 28 artists including 5 youth artists showcased their work in as many business premises along East Terrace, Hutt & Halifax Streets.
Congratulations to the Lalla on Hutt Prize Winners:
1st Prize – Cheryl Bridgart
2nd Prize – Anita Bentley
3rd Prize – Keri Petersen
HSPA Peoples' Choice Award – Cheryl Bridgart.
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.
