April 2015 N ext M eeting
T u e s d a y 1 2 th M a y Community Centre Wharf Street Logan Village 7pm
Las Nieves a Tenteniguada Canary Island taken by Regina Rosin
President Sue Simpson ( 5546 8781 (0414 575 509 Vice President Brian Watson ( 5543 1261 :watsonpab@bigpond.com Secretary & Publicity Officer Heather O’Keeffe ( 3208 6420 :dizzycat1@hotmail.com
Com m ittee Mem bers
Treasurer Lynne Lucas (3287 4934 :lmlucas@iprimus.com.au Website Manager Mark Filius (3398 8528 :mark@filius.cc
Equipment Officer David Nickson ( 3287 3312 Editor Lesley Shaddock ( 0417 704 145 :lesleyshaddock@hotmail.com General Enquiries : loganbbw@gmail.com
:www.bushwalkers.com :www.facebook.com/loganbeaudesertb ushwalkers
Minutes of General Meeting Logan & Beaudesert Bushwalkers 14th April 2015 Meeting opened at 7.10pm Visitors: Bridget and Kara Dennis Members: Heather O'Keeffe, Sue & Andrew McLeod, Brian Watson, Dave Nickson, Bruce Ludlow, Karen Roache and Ross Vlahos & Karen Shaw Apologies: Sue Simpson, , Jan & Rob Sammons, Malcolm Hill, Lynne Lucas, Mark Filius, Regina Harvey, Peter Rice, Paulette Watson and Jenny Kemp Minutes of previous meeting: As per March newsletter. Bruce Ludlow accepted the minutes as being accurate. Seconded by Karen Roache Business arising from the minutes: Nil Treasurer's Report: In Lynne’s absence Heather delivered the treasurer’s report
Reconciled Balances for the period to 24/3/15
Plus Income Membership Received Bunnings Net Sausage Sizzle Interest Received
3,239.67
0.00 32.00 0.02 32.02
Less Outgoings Rent First Aid Course Heateher - stationary Heatehr - Christmas party
0.00 0.00 5.00 0.00 5.00
Balance held at end of period
3,266.69
Funds made up of Account Balance Cash on Hand
3,064.74 201.95
Reconciled Balances
3,266.69
Heather moved that the report be received be received. Seconded by Sue McLeod 3
Incoming correspondence •
April newsletter from Brisbane Bushwalkers
•
April newsletter from Gold Coast Bushwalkers– emailed to everyone
•
Email from GC Marathon re this year’s event
•
Email from Bunnings Brown Plains with the date of Sunday 13th September for a sausage sizzle
Outgoing correspondence •
Our newsletter
•
Application form posted and emailed to Bunnings Browns Plains for the sausage sizzle
Heather moved that the correspondence be approved. Seconded by Ross Vlahos General Business •
Christmas Creek, Christmas in July (Aug) – the consensus of the people at the meeting was that we go ahead with the Christmas Creek Venue. It was decided that we would need at least 40 people for it to be viable for the venue. Heather will send out another email to gauge interest. The menu is included again
•
Plunkett Reserve walk with the ranger scheduled for Saturday 20th June. The walk will be done with a ranger
•
Dinner Friday 24th April, Coriander Thai, Logan River Rd, Holmview. Let Heather know asap if you will be attending (if you haven’t already done so)
•
Book Library – Sue has the following books to loan out: 50 Walks, Coffs Harbour, and Gold Coast Hinterland by Tyrone T. Thomas 100 Walks in NSW by Tyrone T. Thomas 100 Walks in SE Qld by Tony Groom & Trevor Gynther Bush Walks in the Toowoomba Region by N. McKilligan & L. Savage A Walk on the Wild Side – The Great South West Walk, Portland, Victoria Exploring Queensland’s Central Highlands by Charles Warner If you loan out books and want them back, please put your name in the book
•
The Easter weekend a great success – 13 people went to “The End of the Line” house on the shore of Lake Moogerah. The house was an old Queenslander and had plenty of room and was well equipped. There was a great verandah at the front overlooking the dam. Although the weather wasn’t the best, the scheduled walks were done. Unfortunately, we had a storm on the night of the Blood Moon so we didn’t see it. Teddy Watson was a bit out of control but he too had a good weekend. The house has been re-booked for Easter 2016
4
•
Coordinator’s needed for May 9th and May 16th. Brian has offered to coordinate the 9th but the walk will be changed. Peter, in his absence has volunteered to coordinate the 16th May – still Araucaria Lookout at Binna Burra
•
Heather and Sue away for the May meeting
•
Ross requested a new phone list. Heather will email the latest list
Meeting closed at 7:40pm
Happy birthday and best wishes to our club members celebrating their birthday in April:
Malcolm Hill, Rob Sammons and Karen Roache
5
Christmas in July – Buffet Dinner EntrÊe 1. Soothing Chicken Soup 2. Spiced Dhal Soup 3. Blue Cheese and Leek Tarts 4. Seafood Platter: Scallop Ginger &Lemon Prawn Twister, Salt & Peper Squid 5. Antipasto Platter: Pickled Vegetables, Marinated Feta, Pickled Olives, Eggplant, Semi-dried Tomatoes etc. Mains 1. Herb roasted Turkey Breast 2. Char grilled Salmon with Asparagus in Lime Vonaigrette 3. Maple Syrup and Mustard glazed Ham 4. Fennel and Lemon roast Pork 5. Beef Wellington 6. Ricotta Eggplant rolls Sides 1. Rosemary Potatoes 2. Roast Vegetables 3. Lentil and Sweet Potato Salad with Feta Croutons 4. Roasted Beetroot and Apple Salad with Poppy Seed dressing 5. Green Bean Salad with Roasted Cherry Tomato Vinaigrette Desserts 1. Sticky Date Christmas Pudding served with Caramel Sauce and Custard 2. Apple and Blueberry Shortcake Pie 3. Chocolate Ganache Cake 4. Baileys or Chocolate Tiramisu 5. Assorted Jelly 6. Coffe and tea Price includes 1 glass of wine or beer, unlimited soft drinks and Bon Bons
6
Friends of Plunkett Hi All, Thanks to all for attending the first ‘Friends of Plunkett’ meeting at the Cedar Creek Hall last Wednesday evening. A good turnout and opportunity to meet many different members of the local community. We had a great cross section of the community present and I’m sure together we can help Plunkett along its way to becoming one of the best natural areas in the region to undertake passive recreation activities. A list of dates below of upcoming working bees and events: • Sunday 12th of April/Wickham Timber Reserve – 2015 Family Trial Fun Run > info > chicksconqueringcancer.org • Saturday 18th of April – CVA/QPWS/Friends of Plunkett > Wickham Timber Reserve tree planting and rehabilitation works. Meet at Quinzeh Creek Road 900 meters south of Condamine Drive 9:00am – 2:00pm. BBQ lunch supplied. Volunteers can come for 30 mins or 5 hours or any amount of time in between, whatever suits. • Sunday 17th of May -‐ CVA/QPWS/ Friends of Plunkett > Plunkett/Wickham tree planting and rehabilitation works. 9:00am – 2:00pm. BBQ lunch supplied •
Sunday 24th of May – Beaudesert Trail Riders – Horse trail ride – park wide
• Mon-‐Fri 25th-‐29th of May – CVA/QPWS and Friends of Plunkett > tree planting, rehabilitation works, weeding • Thursday 4th of June – Paradise Lost Orienteering > mid-‐week orienteering event > paradiselost@oq.asn.au A list of actions/enquiries to be made from the meeting: Twin Rivers 4WD club > •
Liaise with members and Motley Crew 4WD club re availability for weekend dates above to assist with rehab works.
•
Look into potential to remove car bodies with QPWS support from Wickham Peak and Blackrock Break.
•
Think about some dates to undertake park patrol removing tree falls and branches from firebreaks and fences, check gates fences, minor rubbish removal on firebreaks (stuff that can be bagged i.e. cans and bottles).
•
Provide input and feedback in any recreation planning exercises
Logan/Beaudesert Bushwalkers/Glenn Leiper > •
Availability for weekend dates above to assist with rehab works.
7
•
Plan some bushwalks in the park through the peak walking season
•
Work in with QPWS ‘connect with nature’ wildflower walk to pass on knowledge of plants and geology (conservation values of area)
•
Liaise with NPAQ re August Great QLD Bushwalk weekend. QPWS also to assist with this event.
•
Provide input and feedback in any recreation planning exercises
Beaudesert Trail Riders •
Availability for weekend dates above to assist with rehab works.
•
Liaise with QPWS to install proposed horse watering point/fire tank
•
Provide input and feedback in any recreation planning exercises
Neighborhood Watch (Peter and Trisha) •
Availability for weekend dates above to assist with rehab works.
•
Set-‐up ‘Friends of Plunkett’ Facebook page and monitor
•
Provide input and feedback in any recreation planning exercises
South Brisbane MTB Club (Aaron) •
Availability for weekend dates above to assist with rehab works.
•
Trail planning Wickham Timber Reserve to key in with longer term loop trail
•
Provide input and feedback in any recreation planning exercises
Lend Lease (Dean Patterson) •
Provide input and feedback in any recreation planning exercises
•
Liaise with QPWS regarding access, weeds, fire management, fencing, compliance, events.
Park Neighbours (Flesser Road) •
Availability for weekend dates above to assist with rehab works.
•
Provide input and feedback in any recreation planning exercises
•
Report on non-‐compliant activity i.e. illegal motorbike use
8
Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service •
Co-‐ordinate volunteer events with CVA (Conservation Volunteers Australia)
•
Supply resources, PPE, tools, materials for working bees
•
Promote activities in the park that promote positive and passive usage.
•
Communicate regularly with stakeholders regarding upcoming events via email or proposed Friends of Plunkett Facebook page
•
Organise a Connect with Nature bushwalk to align with wildflower season. Liaise with Logan Bushwalkers and Glenn.
CVA •
Host the volunteer events
•
Provide supervision and work cover through induction process
•
Liaise with QPWS re work program
•
Promote the ‘Friends of Parks’ initiative.
Ideas that came up in the meeting or after the meeting: •
Opportunity to promote some events through Outdoor –tober (QORF – Queensland Outdoor Recreation Federation) QPWS to follow up
•
4WD clubs to look into removing car bodies that are hard to get too.
•
QPWS to look into fox control in the Flesser Road area. QPWS to follow up.
Thanks again all for coming and I look forward to hearing back with any proposed dates for the calendar. Our first working bee is scheduled for Saturday the 18th of April. We will attempt to plant 300 plus trees and fence them off to protect them from vehicles. QPWS will supply a simple bbq lunch for all attendees. Cheers Ian Witheyman Ranger in Charge Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service Daisy Hill Management Unit ian.witheyman@nprsr.qld.gov.au mob. 0409 066 743 ph. 3290 9115
0409 066 743
9
10
Future Walks Notes for Saturday walkers •
If possible, please email or sms your intention to walk to the walk coordinator instead of phoning. The walk coordinator will always reply to confirm that you are listed for the walk and provide you with any necessary details. Please sms at a respectful hour
•
Alternatively, please phone the walk coordinator between the hours of 6pm to 8pm on the Thursday before the walk
•
Please check the walks list to see when you have been nominated to coordinate a walk
•
The weekly walks will also be on the Facebook page which is updated every Wednesday night www.facebook.com/loganbeaudesertbushwalkers
April 2015 When
Outing
Type
Grade
Coordinator
Phone
April 25th
Anzac Day Dawn Service - Canungra and / or short walk Binna Burra
D.W.
S-3-3
Sue
5546 8781 0414 575 509
April 26th
Spring Mountain – White Rock
D.W.
M-3-3
Andrew
0404 480 214
Type
Grade
Coordinator
Phone
D.W.
M-3-3
Dave
3287 3312
May 2015 When Saturday 2nd Sunday 3rd
Outing Nixon Creek, Bogabahn Falls Binna Burra – information centre car park meet at Canungra - 7am No Sunday walk – walking 2nd May
Saturday 9th
TBA by email
D.W.
M-3-3
Brian
5543 1261
Sunday 10th
Balancing Rock & Lyre Bird lookout
D.W.
M-4-4
John
0415 996 266
Araucaria Lookout meet at Canungra - 7am
D.W.
L-3-3
Peter
5543 2108 0400 260 639
Maroon Mountain Falls / Caves
D.W.
M-4-4
John
0415 996 266
D.W.
M-3-3
Heather
0432 197 577
D.W.
L-9-6
Dave
3287 3312
D.W.
M-4-4
Sue
5546 8781 0414 575 509
D.W.
S-4-4
John
0415 996 266
Type
Grade
Coordinator
Phone
B.C.
L-4-4
Dave
3287 3312
Saturday 16th Sunday 17th Saturday 23rd Sunday 24th Saturday 30th Saturday 30th
Box Forest and Alabana Falls O’Reillys meet at Canungra - 7am Egan’s Creek – Rum Jungle Alice’s awesome anniversary walk Mt Mathieson meet at Beaudesert - 7am Pomona Mountain and Eumundi Markets
June 2015 When Friday 5th Saturday 6th Sunday 7th Monday 8th
Outing Emu Creek camp Qld Day long weekend Walks Lincoln Wreck & The Steamers
11
Saturday 13th
Wyaralong Dam Long and short walks meet at Beaudesert – 6:45am
D.W.
M-3-3 L-4-4
Brian
5543 1261
Plunkett Reserve Guided walk
D.W.
S-2-2
Heather
0432 197 577
Westray’s Grave & Larapinta Falls meet at Beaudesert - 7am
D.W.
S-3-3
Sue
5546 8781 0414 575 509
Sunday 14th Saturday 20th Sunday 21st Saturday 23rd Sunday 24th Saturday 27th Sunday 28th Phone numbers for Park Rangers and the web address for park alerts Binna Burra - 5533 3996 Boonah - 5463 5041 Main Range - 4666 1133 O'Reillys - 5544 0634 Park alerts can be found on the Department of National Parks, Recreation, Sport and Racing web site http://www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/park-alerts/index.php
Emergency Numbers if you are unable to get through to 000 use 112 on your mobile phone
Please Note THURSDAY is the deadline to notify the Coordinator for through walks, base camps and Saturday walks FRIDAY is the deadline to notify the Coordinator for Sunday walks Some walks may be changed at the last minute due to weather or other conditions PLEASE ensure you contact the coordinator before your chosen walk or check the Facebook page
When car pooling passengers are to pay $7 petrol money to the driver Make sure these are in your pack Every Week & Every Walk
Hat Food Jumper Raincoat Sunscreen
First-aid Kit 1-2ltr Water Paper & Pencil Map & Compass Insect Repellent
12
Torch Watch Whistle Lighter / Matches
Walk Grading’s Walkers Guide: Participants are required to read and understand the Grading System for activities as listed. They should ensure that they are able to complete the listed walk. New members will normally start with two shorter and easier walks with the Club, such as easy terrain, easy fitness, and or short to medium length and progress by one grading step per activity. Distance S M L XL Fitness 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Terrain 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Short - Under 10km Medium - 10 – 15 km Long - 15 – 20 km Extra Long - 20+ km Basic - suitable for beginners, up to 4 hours walking, flat Basic - suitable for beginners, up to 4 hours walking, minor hills Easy - suitable for beginners, up to 5 hours walking, undulating terrain Reasonable level of fitness required -up to 5 hours walking Moderate - up to 6 hours walking, agility required Moderate - up to 6 hours walking, agility required High - up to 8 hours walking, high fitness, endurance and agility required High - up to 8 hours walking, high fitness, endurance and agility required Challenging - up to 12 hours walking, very high fitness, endurance and agility required Smooth, reasonably flat path Graded path / track with minor obstacles Graded track with obstacles such as rock, roots, fallen debris or creek crossings Rough unformed track or open terrain with obstacles such as rock, roots, fallen debris or creek crossings Rough or rocky terrain with small climbs using hands or rock hopping Steep, rough or rocky terrain with large climbs using hands or rock hopping Climb / descend step rock using hands or footholds, may be some exposure, good upper body strength Climb / descend near vertical rock with exposure, climbing skills may be required Sustained climbing or descending of vertical or near vertical rock with exposure, advanced climbing skills required, good upper body strength
Activity DW Day Walk BC Base Camp TW Through Walk SOC Social Activity S&T Safety and Training Bush Qld Bush Walking Qld FMR Federation Mountain Rescue
13
Walk Reports Las Nieves a Tenteniguada I attached a few photos from my first walk here in Canary Island. It was 12 km and pretty steep up and down. The name is Las Nieves a Tenteniguada. From the top I saw all the way to the Island Tenerife and Mt Teide. The Island is very beautiful and small with lots of mountains. But where ever you are it’s surrounded by sea. The roads are narrow and winding. It is like day and night from Australian bush. I hope to explore many more places and find a group like the bushwalkers I found in Australia. Regina Rosin
14
Mt Maroon some time back taken by Ken Bouyer
15
Events Ginger Food and Flower Festival, Yandina – 18th – 20th January Felton Food Fest (Toowoomba) – 15th February Kenilworth Cheese Festival – 29th March Jazz in the Courtyard, Harrisville – April 12th A World Apart, Mt Barney area – 26th April Yarraman Oktoberfest – May 17th Hampton Food Festival – May 17th Goomeri Pumpkin Festival – May 24th Boonah Clydesdale Spectacular – 1st June Eat Local Week tasting tables – 28th June Jazz on the Mountain, Bestbrook & Opera in the Bush, Jimbour and Darlington Markets - 19th July Gourmet in Gundy and Malany Food Festival – 13th September Labour Day weekend – Australian Camp Oven Festival, Millmerran – 4th October Dingo Creek Jazz Festival (Gympie) - 25th October
Markets Darlington Markets – Sunday 16th November Fernvale – Every Sunday – 6am-1pm Laidley Village Markets – Every Friday Mt Mee – 1st Sunday – 8am-1pm Mulgowie Farmers Markets – 1st Saturday of the month – 8am-11am North Pine – Every Sunday – 8am-1pm Plainland Markets – Every Sunday Stanthorpe – 2nd and 4th Sunday Withcott Community Markets – 3rd Sunday of the month – 9am-2pm 16