Events
There are three types of YDHS events.
General meetings
Every second Monday evening in February, March, April, September, October and November. Speaker at 7:00pm for 20 - 30 minutes. Followed by meeting and supper.
YDHS Friday Talks
Speaker at 10:30am for 40 - 50 minutes, then question time and morning tea.
March, May, July, September and November
Members' Tours and Social Activities
A range of activities, two to three times a year
Upcoming events
40 years of the
Yankalilla & District Lions club
Barry Jeffery
Monday 8 September 2025
7:00pm (General YDHS meeting)
Yankalilla Library Meeting Room
181 Main South Road, Yankalilla
Bookings not required
In 2025 the Yankalilla & District Lions club is celebrating serving the community for 40 years.
A celebration held at the Normanville Hotel in February, was attended by current and past members and partners, Lions members from other clubs, Lions district Governor Carolyn Kilpatrick and Mayor Darryl Houston.
Lions member Barry Jeffery tells of how Lions started and highlights the history of the club and its achievements over the years.
Caption: Lions 40th Anniversary banner
Stringybark Forests
Brian Gepp
Friday 19 September 2025
10:30am - 12:30noon
Yankalilla Library Main Hall
181 Main South Road, Yankalilla
Free event, bookings essential
Phone: 8558 2043 or email library@yankalilla.sa.gov.au
Find out about the history and current status of Stringybark Forests. Australia has the highest number of fauna species globally that rely exclusively on tree hollows for nesting. Loss of large old stringybark trees equals loss of habitat.
Speaker Brian Gepp, formerly a wildlife ecologist with the Woods and Forests Department, will share his research and insights. He hopes to connect with community to add photos and data to the historical record and inform discussion regarding ongoing management and protection of stringybarks.
Caption: Stringybark Forests
Heritage Fleurieu Coast
Festival May 2026
Latest News
Our next
Heritage Fleurieu Coast (HFC) Festival
is in May 2026!
We will keep you updated
as planning continues
After a very successful public meeting, we are now well and truly into our planning phase. The Launch of the 2026 Festival will be at Second Valley to coincide with release of another booklet in the 'Old’ series, 'Old Second Valley'.
Other news - the Heritage Heroes awards are to be re-established, an award for someone who has contributed to the social, economic and environmental heritage of the district. For more details, to contribute ideas or join the HFC Committee email us yank.hist.soc@gmail.com or message Emanda Fretwell 0457 329 272.
Caption: HFC Festival May 2018
