The Buzz Magazine Edition 03, Autumn2024

PJ & Richard

What do you enjoy about bike riding?

It is nice to get out.

It is fun.

Making new friends.

Why did you join the program?

To get some exercise.

Learn more about riding a bike.

What have you learned in the program?

which Barkuma operates.

Bike maintenance, how to fix the chain, how to wash them

Road rules and safety.

Why should other people try it?

It is good to get experience.

It helps you to keep fit.

Learn to be road smart.

We would like more people to join.

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Cycling (bike riding) has been found to improve mental and physical health and increase community connection and life enjoyment. Although cycling has many benefits, people with disabilities participate in cycling much less than others. This is because there are many barriers that make it difficult to access cycling.

Barkuma has been involved in a project with UniSA and BikeSA to remove barriers to cycling.

I used to have my own bike, but I don’t anymore. I use their bikes on Mondays.

I like riding outside, I feel safe. You have to watch out for cars and trucks, stop at the corners.

I feel more confident now.

Do the ABCD check before riding:

• Air in tyres.

• Brakes are working.

• Chain spinning backward.

• Drop the bike gently to ensure no loose parts.

The project uses virtual reality technology to practice and assess riding and road safety skills and ensure people are comfortable on a stationary bike. The next step is taking the bikes and trikes outside, practising in empty car parks and on quiet streets.

The project team supports all skill levels from people who have never ridden a bike to advanced riders, and is looking for more people to join. If you want to try cycling in a supportive environment, get in touch with Barkuma today at 8414 7100 barkuma@barkuma.com.au.

Thanks to principal investigators

Dr Patrick Faulkner and Assoc Prof Caroline Ellison, with funding for the project provided by South Australian Government: Department of Sport Recreation and Racing.

PJ & Richard

Codey Clint

Let’s Cook!

200 grams Self Raising Flour

150 grams Caster Sugar

3 eggs

3 apples

80 grams soft butter Equipment

Bart's Apple Cake

Sweet and scrumptious!

Change it up!

1 PEEL and core the apples then chop into small pieces.

Cream for serving if you like 20cm round cake tin Peeler Knife Bowl Electric Beaters Kitchen scales

4 BEAT in the soft butter, don’t worry if the mixture looks a bit lumpy.

Watch & Make Scan to watch how to make this You’ll Need How To Make Ingredients

7 PUT the mixture in the tin.

If you don't like apples, swap them for 2 cups of another fruit like pears, berries or tinned fruit.

2 CRACK 3 eggs into a bowl and add the sugar.

5 ADD the flour and the apple and mix.

8 PUT it into the oven and bake for 40 mins.

Share it on socials with #LiveYourAll Did you make this?

3 BEAT until pale and fluffy.

6 PREHEAT the oven to 180 degrees. Grease the tin with some butter.

9 LET it cool and remove the cake from the tin.

What’s the Buzz?

Pizza: Each time I buy these, they have a perfect amount of flavouring. A favourite choice to have at parties, don't you agree?

Nacho Cheese: Mexican spices with the cheese bring out the freshness. Shape itself is fun to eat around. The flavour is not overpowering, and it can be pretty addictive!

BBQ: A great classic. The flavour is so delicious, and colours remind me of fireworks. It is an excellent snack to binge-watch.

Vegemite: Recent flavour to the game and left a warm impression. The savoury is just right and is a perfect pair with fresh cheese. You can't get any more Aussie than Vegemite Shapes.

Do you have a favourite flavour?

Culture

What we’re buzzing about! BOOK

Nat’s What I Reckon: Death to Jar Sauce By Phoebe

This book is a recipe book which is quite famous and has illustrations in the style of a graphic novel. The author, Nat, has a YouTube channel where he teaches people how to cook from scratch. He is very funny which makes the book very entertaining. This recipe book will teach you how to make several dishes like Spaghetti Bolognese, Brownies and Lasagne.

I like this book because I like the titles of the recipes. My personal favourite is ‘End of Days Bolognese’. Nat is very good at making the recipes easy to follow and I also really enjoy his videos and I think you will enjoy both the book and the videos as well.

Warning: Explicit language. Nat uses some swear words in his book and uses a lot in his videos.

BEAUTY

Fruity Perfume Picks By Roo

Britney Spears, Jungle Fantasy EDT

Imagine a tropical summer breeze with a splash of watermelon. It is a very outdoorsy scent. I wear this when I go to the beach.

Ariana Grande, Cloud Pink EDP

This perfume has a fruity scent with a pleasant combination of vanilla and a hint of candy. It is a compliment-getter and is budget-friendly.

Nicki Minaj, Minajesty EDP

A perfume I wear for special occasions. It has a strong berry smell. When I spray, I feel happy and chirpy.

Most perfumes I wear are fruity, like me, cause I'm fruity.

Review and win!

We want to know what you like and enjoy! Our community likes to learn about new things to try. You can write a review on anything you want - a book, TV show, movie, video game, board game, food, restaurant, podcast, sports game, theatre, music, experience or anything else you enjoyed.

If you submit a review, you could win a Barkuma gift basket.

Or email:

Recycling Tips

By Darcy

What we put in the green bin goes off to be made into compost for our gardens.

What can go in the green waste bin?

• Lawn clippings, leaves and other plants and animal poo.

• All food scraps.

• Pizza boxes and cardboard take away containers that have food scraps in them.

• Shredded paper and sticky notes and egg cartons.

• Tissues & paper towels.

We have different bins for different types of rubbish.

Recycling – yellow lid.

Rubbish – Red or blue lid.

Green waste – green lid.

Important

There is some rubbish that shouldn’t go in any bin. They can be bad for the environment and we should take them to places that can get rid of them properly. There are usually lots of places to take them like shops and councils.

Some of the rubbish that shouldn’t go in any bin.

• Batteries – these can cause fires and hurt the environment.

Things that don’t belong in the green bin can ruin the mulch.

What can’t go in the green waste bin?

• Plastic bags.

• Food still in its wrapper.

• Metal and glass.

• Garden tools.

• Nappies.

• Electronics – parts of these can be recycled.

• Light Globes – these can be bad for the environment.

• Mobile Phones – parts of these can be recycled.

• Paint, Chemicals, Poisons, Petrol etc – these can cause damage to the soil and to plants and animals.

• Old Medicines – these can be taken back to your local chemist to get rid of.

To find out which bin to use or find out where to take dangerous items, go to www.whichbin.sa.gov. au or ask your local council.

Lawn Bowls

By Cameron

During the summer months, Darcy and I go to Clarence Gardens Lawn Bowls Night Owl Bowls on Thursday evenings. We go for dinner and for a game of lawn bowls. Dinner begins at 5pm and they always have a variety each week. The lawn bowls game begins at 7pm and we always have a lot of fun.

Darcy has been going to Night Owl Bowls for a number of years. I have only just joined this year after hearing about the Night Owls group from Darcy. I have not only learned more about how to play lawn bowls but I have also become friends with Darcy. I have also met some other amazing people. Darcy is an amazing lawn bowls player!

Some rubbish can be recycled and used again.

What can go in the recycling (yellow) bin?

• Paper and cardboard.

• Spray cans if they are empty.

• Glass bottles and jars (if they are not broken).

• Hard plastic.

• Tins & cans.

Some rubbish can’t be recycled and if we put it in the yellow bin it might all have to be thrown away.

What can’t go in the recycling bin?

• Soft plastic – like gladwrap and food wrappers.

• Broken glass.

• Clothes, towels or sheets.

• Plastic bags.

• Food or liquid.

Most other rubbish can go in the Red or Blue bin.

What can go in the Red or Blue bin?

• Plastic bags or food wrappers.

• Broken glass or plates.

• Old clothes and shoes that can’t be donated.

• Nappies.

Interview with

Josh Devlin

Where do you play lawn bowls?

Marion Bowling Club, they have an all abilities group. We get some coaching and have a game at the end.

What do you like about Lawn Bowls?

I enjoy going out to play, I am happy out there.

How long have you been playing?

Around 3 years.

video.

Why should other people play? It is an enjoyable sport when you get the hang of it. It is easy to learn the rules and how the bowls work.

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Darcy & Cameron

Josh

Darcy

By Ruth

Cleland Wildlife Park

I loved visiting Cleland Wildlife Park. Thank you to the staff, especially Shelly, for making it happen. Feeding the friendly kangaroos and other animals was amazing. Walking along the park paths, I fed a Potoroo and a Wallaby. The Wallaby put its tiny hand in mine, giving me a happy feeling inside.

It is located at 365 Mount Lofty Summit Rd, Cleland SA 5152. To find out more go to: www. clelandwildlifepark.sa.gov.au

Melba’s Chocolates

Melba’s Chocolate Factory offers a variety of chocolates and sweets, including bananaflavoured chocolate, which l can recommend tastes delicious having bought some for myself.

It is located at 22 Henry Street Woodside, SA 5244.

To find out more go to: www.melbaschocolates.com.au

Hahndorf Academy

The Hahndorf Academy is a local shop featuring daily exhibitions and creative workshops. The art gallery showcases bright and colourful displays, while the museum section offers a glimpse into the history of the building, where l came across some cool items such as a child’s shoes and old school desks.

It is located at 68 Main St, Hahndorf, SA 5245.

To find out more go to: hahndorfacademy.org.au

The Birdwood Museum

Birdwood Museum holds a special memory for me. When I was just six years old, my parents gifted me my first toy car, which I still cherish to this day. The museum is home to some of Australia’s most fascinating transportation exhibits, making it an excellent destination to create happy memories with loved ones. During my visit, I particularly enjoyed sitting in one of the old cars on display and experiencing the past firsthand. The staff at the Birdwood Museum have autism training so that everyone has an equal opportunity to enjoy the activities and interactive displays.

It is located at Shannon Street, Birdwood, SA 5234.

To find out more go to: https://motor.history.sa.gov.au

Mount Lofty Summit

The scenery at Mount Lofty Summit was beautiful, the best part of the scenery was peacefully looking out and seeing pretty butterflies along with trees and flowers. Another interesting fact that l found out was in 1885 the white Obelisk, 16.5 meters tall was built as a trigonometric survey station used to establish latitude and longitude of places near Adelaide and was built to replace the wooden structure that existed previously. It is located at 266 Mount Lofty Summit Road, Crafers SA 5152.

For more information go to: www.mountloftysummit.com

The Beerenberg Farm

Mount Lofty Gardens

The Mount Lofty Gardens is a great place to relax and enjoy the scenery where l was admiring the trees that are starting to change colour and lots of brightly coloured flowers. When l was walking around the gardens l noticed some stone steps that l liked the look of and they took me to a lake where you can bring a picnic blanket sit back and enjoy the sunshine with friends and family.

It is located at 16 Lampert Road, Crafers SA 5152.

For more information go to: https://www. botanicgardens.sa.gov.au/visit/ mount-lofty-botanic-garden

If you’re a fan of Beerenberg jams, particularly the strawberry flavour, then a visit to the Beerenberg farm in the Adelaide Hills is a must. I loved the taste of their strawberries because they are not too sour and have a lovely sweetness to them. The strawberries themselves also looked amazing. A useful tip we learned during our visit is to choose the red coloured strawberries for the best flavour.

The farm’s seasonal picking runs until April. It is located at Mount Barker Road Hahndorf, SA 5245. For more information go to: beerenberg.com.au

Adelaide Hills Travel Tips

1. Remember to wear sunscreen.

2. Wear a hat and sunglasses to protect yourself from the sun.

3. To avoid crowds, plan your visit on a weekday.

4. It's a good idea to bring a water bottle, especially in summer.

5. Wear comfortable flat shoes that are suitable for walking in the Adelaide hills. Scan to watch video.

Can you help Ruby to find all the apples to share with her puppy? Maze Artist's Corner

Find the words in the puzzle:

The South Australian Living Artist (SALA) Festival has been running for 26 years throughout South Australia. It was started to celebrate the talented artists living in the state. The festival takes place from August 1 to August 31 every year.

In 2023, Barkuma proudly held its first exhibition in the festival, featuring entries from our talented clients. We are excited to be participating again this year and would like to invite our clients to share their creativity in this years exhibition.

If you are a Barkuma client, enjoy being creative, and wish to participate, start creating your masterpiece now!

These are some photos showcasing the work from the 2023 SALA exhibition.

By Chloe Taylor

By Kylie

By Ashton Paull

By Lance Clarke

By Ruth Elliot