A big group of the Strong & Capable Community traveled by diesel train through the beautiful Bugle Ranges on Sunday afternoon.
The heritage “Red Hen” railcar took us southwards from Mt Barker to the very peak of the ranges at the now closed Philcox Hill station site. Situated in an opening in the trees on level ground, the station site is the highest point on the line (1,304 feet or nearly 398 metres above sea-level). Read more about the trip from the Steam Ranger.
The train was jam packed with train enthusiasts and people out exploring the Adelaide Hills region.
The weather wasn’t on our side to take a lot of happy snaps, but safe to say a great time was had!
A smaller group enjoyed a delicious lunch at the Gawler St Cafe in Mt Barker beforehand.
It was wonderful to connect with our growing community of likeminded people.
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Thousands of handcrafted giant firepots, captivating kinetic sculptures, live music and candlelit arched pathways transformed the Adelaide Botanic Garden and a small group of our lived experience community headed along to take part in the Illuminate Adelaide 24 fun.
Strolling through the gardens it was hard to believe we were in the city of Adelaide, and the fig trees which are usually so recognisable were well disguised amongst the firelight.
The City Lights installations along North Terrace completed the night. It was hard to not be drawn in by these colourful and interactive displays.
We were set up to have a good night due to the level of accessible detail provided by the event, which we love!
Photos left to right: firelit arches, pathway through Fig trees and Strong & Capable’s Clair, Raphael & Bec.
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We’ve handpicked a range of events that you’ll want to shrug on a winter jacket for; from Big Screen Gaming to riding a Steam Train around the Bugle Ranges. And the one thing they all have in common – they’re designed to bring liked minded people together and have some fun!
Our events are fun, low cost and inclusive! And your supports are welcome to join in. If there is something we can do to make participation possible for you, let us know, we’ll try our best to make it happen.
We can’t wait to welcome you at an event soon.
We have loaded up the fun this winter, here’s what you can look forward to;
🌟GAMING ON THE BIG SCREEN
🌟ILLUMINATE ADELAIDE FIRE GARDENS & DINNER
🌟BUILD A LEGO CITY
🌟RIDE THE STEAM RANGER
🌟HANDS ON POTTERY CLASS FOR ALL LEVELS
🌟TOUR CLELAND WILDLIFE PARK
🎫Bookings via Eventbrite are essential.
Find all of the details including dates & pricing on Eventbrite.
If you want to be part of a community where people with lived experience with disability thrive you are welcome to attend.
We’ve refreshed what it means to be a member of Strong & Capable and we’re pleased to be able to offer a range of benefits and perks, plus we introduced a Friends of the Co-op, so there really is something for everyone!
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A few members of the Strong & Capable Community headed out for a round of mini golf and pizza as a good excuse to get together and have some fun!
The course was travel themed and took us all around the world, and nine holes was just long enough for us to see some real putting talent!
No mini golf tournament is complete without giving out some awards:
Photo captions from left to right, Members enjoying pizza before the game, Clair taking a putt, Graeson & team taking a break between holes.
Get togethers like this enable meaningful social connections and this is what we are so passionate about!
Want to attend the next Community Catch Up and be part of our growing community? Then make sure you are signed up to the Co-op and keep an eye on our Event Calendar.
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