The Cheltenham Community Centre is asking residents (current and former) and visitors to share their memories and stories of Cheltenham.
Through this project we have identified that everyone has a different story about their life experience living or working in Cheltenham but the spirit is similar; loyalty, pride and a great appreciation of the social networks and family connections of being associated with this community.
The comment made by Rev Dean Eland in his book ‘Cheltenham Community and Church’ that ‘the fruit does not fall far from the tree’ is common in many stories we have heard so far during this project as many families who grew up in the Cheltenham area (or in close proximity) may have moved on to other areas but still share a strong sense and pride of being associated with this local area.
Rev Eland also makes reference in his book on the concept of ‘community’ - the local community, the occupational community and communities of association as people get together and develop those strong links and social support systems.
We at Cheltenham Community Centre have started this ‘blog’ to share the history of Cheltenham and invite you to add your story – they may be personal anecdotes about living, working in Cheltenham and the community in general.
We would like to thank everyone who has shown an interest in this project and we hope that it will continue to grow and become a true ‘community project’.
Alison Wall
Community Development Officer, City of Charles Sturt
Julie Glacken
Volunteer, Cheltenham Community Centre
Samir
Field Placement Student from Cambridge International College
And our special thanks and acknowledgement to Rev Dean Eland for letting us quote from and refer to from his publication “Cheltenham Community and Church – Introduction to an Adelaide suburban community and a local church.”
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JOAN HOGAN
Born 1927
REMEMBERING CHELTENHAM
Looking at the photo of Cheltenham has brought back many memories of my childhood, in particular this one.
My mum, my 2 sisters and I use to walk from Albert Park, across Port Road to the Racetrack, while Dad use to ride his bike. We would go into the centre of the track, which was free entry. Us children would play on the Merry-Go-Round, while our parents watched the races. During the Depression, this was the only type of entertainment we could have, as it was free.
We would dress up and have a wonderful time! We continued doing this for about 4 years and then we became involved in other interests.
I have been back to the races since for the opening of the redevelopment of the stands, but I’m not a racegoer. In the photo is the refreshment stand/tent and the wooden hexagon building is part of the finish line/ officials hut.
My father, Maynard Joseph Kamprod, was a proud man and a councillor for the Albert Park Ward. He also ran for Mayor, but was unsuccessful. The current Mayor, Harold Anderson, worked with him for many years. I do tend to keep up to date with whats within the council but wasn’t interested in being involved as a councillor. I did join the Committee for the opposition of the Racecourse. I was very disappointed to see it sold.
I have been coming to the Cheltenham Community Centre for the last 18 years for Tai Chi, which is the only class that I attend. I have made some wonderful friends.
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