The friends will have a display and stall at the Mile End carpark on Saturday, outside the Anaconda shop. Its their birthday, so we were invited, along with few other groups, to promote ourselves. If youâre passing pls drop in to say hello to David, Peter, Manuela, Dawn, Mary or Wendy. If not â drive over to say hello, and check out the specials.

I had a call from John Potter this afternoon. The group are all safe and well in Port Moresby. Arrived this afternoon as scheduled – after a 4.30am rise this morning.

His comments –
• A much drier track than for the previous group.
• Found it tough yet a great experience. Enjoyed it greatly.
• Kevin Liddiard said it was toughest thing he’s ever done.
• Were 6 "girls" and 8 "boys" in the group.
• Leader was a younger lady whom John took a shine too. (at least it sounded that way)
• Good socialising with card playing at night.
• Had v little rain – no coats needed while walking.
• John took 300 photos.

And of course – Simon played bagpipes on a number of occasions.

A 3D documentary is currently screening at IRIS Cinema (located in the Mercury Cinema) featuring the Flinders Ranges – Arkaroola, Wilpena and the Pinnacles near Quorn.

All advertised sessions have sold out, however there are a few extra sessions available on Tuesday 8 July, and demand pending a session on Wednesday 9 July.

Tim Baier is personally presenting his 3D production "Standing in Amazement"

Ignite your imagination as the silver screen transforms into a breathtaking window looking across the extraordinary landscapes of the Flinders Ranges.

Almost touch the beautiful crystals from Mt Gee, be amazed by the extraordinary flora and fauna, and be in awe of the cataclysmic events that shaped our Earth.

IRIS Cinema, 13 Morphett St Adelaide
$15 / $12 concession
Seating is limited to 35, advance purchase call 08 8410 0979 between 9:30-5:00 Mon-Fri. All advertised sessions have sold out, phone for details and availability of additional sessions.

Due to road closures for a RallySA event on the weekend of July 27, the schedule for End-to-End 3 has been changed. The dates remain the same, but the sections walked have been swapped around:

• Sun 27 July: now Tanunda to Kapunda
• Sun 24 Aug: now Mt Crawford to Pewsey Vale
• Sun 28 Sept: now Pewsey Vale to Tanunda

The Friends will once again be offering the Kokoda Trekking experience in 2009.

Join Julian for one of the world’s great treks along the Kokoda Trail.

Call the Office to and leave your name if interested.

The first group of the Friends have now completed the Kokoda Track though not without some casualties.

Fourteen started, however only twelve completed the track, two being lost to broken ankles.

The Track is NOT for the faint-hearted or unfit-it’s hard work-yet the rewards are enormous.

The scenery is fabulous, the people along the track warm, friendly and welcoming, the history tear rending and the MUD sticky and slippery-as the two casualties will testify.

More in the Trailwalker-out soon

Nearly a year’s training has come to fruition with the first group of the Friends about to head off to trek the Kokoda Track.

Developing fitness and a reliable method of dehydrating food has been high on the list of priorities along with reduction weight, both of the body corporate and the back packs.

Monday 12th May is the start date, stepping off the plane at Kokoda will be the start of a great experience for us and we hope the start of a number of great O/S adventures for the Friends.

The show is over and the fat lady has sung.

Thanks to all our vounteers for the hours they put into personing the stand under somewhat trying conditions (particularly Sunday)
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Ably led by Jack Marcelis the event was a great success with some sales being made and quite a lot of interest being shown in walking, the walk programme and the Friends.

Thanks to walking SA and Chris Bushell.