September/October 2012
An Initiative of Pomona & District Community House Inc.
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Pomona Community House Seniors Week Celebration a huge success…. Thank You to Department Of Communities Majestic Theatre, Noosa Museum Leigh Hooker & Volunteers Creating Positive Social Change through music education around the world. Peace & Change is possible through the
Pomona State School Year 7 Students who participated in the Walk Through Time Event.
Universal language of music.
Bouquet to the lovely person who found my lost wallet at the Pomona Hotel on 28th August. Many Thanks Penny
‘Journey into Journalling’ Are you interested in a two day
Art Journalling Workshop Inspire your creative yearnings & discover the freedom to fully express yourself
Interested
Explore your life’s journey through art & words.
in Chess
Please call Aimee
Contact
for more information on
Phil Willy
0407 589 848 Dates & venue to be confirmed
on 5485 2219
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Packed sessions for Go-card users Information sessions held at Pomona and Cooroy recently to explain the use of the electronic go-card public transport ticketing system were packed out and have had the unexpected consequence of South-East Queensland’s foremost transport advocacy group calling for more passenger trains to operate between Nambour and Gympie North. Rail Back On Track convenor, Robert Dow, was the guest speaker at the two seminars held at the Lawson Shed, Pomona, and the Cooroy Library. Pomona & District Community House arranged both events using a TravelSmart grant from the Sunshine Coast Regional Council. The money came from the council’s transport levy.
News From Pomona Gallery….. The Old Pomona Rail Station Gallery is proud to exhibit the paintings of Sunshine Coast artist Craig Slaney the exhibition, BIRDS OF A FEATHER will showcase paintings of Australian birds. Craig, a self taught artist, has been photographing and painting birds for over ten years. Birds in their natural environment are his passion and this passion shows in his attention to detail and colour in his paintings. Craig has won numerous awards and recognition over the years and is particularly known for his paintings of Fairy Wrens. The exhibit will open on 8th September and continue to 11th October . Wildlife and bird lovers should not miss this exhibit!
Mr Dow explained the operation of the go-card tickets, how they could be combined with a Seniors Card, and the ways that travellers can use the system to travel at little cost. He urged people to abandon paper tickets when using public transport, as they were 30 per cent dearer than the more flexible electronic ticket. About 40 people attended the Pomona information session on 30 August, while 30 people went to the Cooroy gathering a week later. Attendees asked many questions and it became clear that they were eager to try out the free go-cards handed out as part of the campaign to have more people using the Route 632 bus between Cooran and Noosa Junction and the CityTrain passenger rail service from Gympie North to Brisbane’s central station. Community House believes that better public transport allows greater mobility that supports a vibrant village lifestyle, while creating better connectivity for the communities of the Noosa Hinterland. It wrote a letter of support advocating the extension of the midday train service north of Cooroy to Gympie North. That service commenced in June 2011. Following his visit to Pomona and Cooroy, Robert Dow issued a media statement that called for two additional shuttle trains to run between Gympie North and Nambour on weekdays. “The population on the Sunshine Coast and hinterland is expanding and the population is aging. Many citizens are no longer able to drive or choose not to drive cars. A lot of people in towns such as Gympie, Pomona, Cooroy and Cooran travel locally, particularly to and from Nambour, for medical appointments, business and social reasons. A service that departs Nambour, say around 7am, for a return from Gympie North at around 8.30am would be very useful. Similarly a service could depart Nambour, say around 4.30pm, for return from Gympie North at 6pm.” “The present limited rail weekday services depart Nambour at 11.30am and 7.36pm and leave for Brisbane from Gympie North at 5.56am and 1.20pm. These services should be kept, but augmented by the two proposed new shuttle services,” Mr Dow said. “This would have a tremendous positive impact in this part of QLD in terms of improved mobility and would provide a safe option for travel other than the very dangerous roads. The infrastructure is there, stations and track. It’s time it was used properly,” he said. A new services contract for funding trains and rail infrastructure on the North Coast Line is due to be signed between Queensland Rail and TransLink, the state government’s public transport coordinating agency, from 1 July 2013. 50 Go- Cards were purchased and allocated to the first 50 bookings. Thankyou to the Sunshine Coast Regional Council for funding this event and the free go cards.
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Pomona Rail Station Art Gallery Carriage Room, 10 Station Street, Pomona. Gallery hours: M-F 10:00 – 4:00, Sat. 10:00 – 2:00, Closed on Sundays. Telephone: 5485 2950 Local Artists Recognised by NICA
Three volunteers at the Old Pomona Rail Station Gallery, Jo McClements, Jocelyn Truscott and Wendy Britton, received prizes from the Noosa Integrated Catchment Association (NICA) for their art work which was submitted to a Community Art competition celebrating Noosa's Native Plants. Author and native plant expert Stephanie Haslam announced the winners at the Noosa Library on 24 August at a special event "The Importance of Place". The annual contest asks artists to create designs on canvas or paper using local native plants as a design motif for use on functional items such as clothing, bags, tea towels and other useful items. The winning motifs will be used on manufactured goods to promote the Noosa region.
Volunteers Needed to Assist in Fundraising Do you like working with people? Have you got a bit of the salesperson in you? Old Pomona Rail Station Gallery needs to raise funds to paint its historic buildings and is looking for someone to help with fundraising activities and to promote the Gallery at the Pomona Saturday Markets.
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If interested contact Wendy Catlin on 5485 2950
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Pomona Pacers enjoying a lovely morning tea….
Pomona Pacers At this stage we are still walking at 7.00 am on week days meeting in front of the Pomona Community House. We will eventually think about starting a little earlier as the weather warms up. Life as a Pomona Pacer is not just hard work. We have coffee on Wednesdays and a Moon Walk around the full moon. Our Moon Walk on Tuesday 28 August was delightful starting with a meal shared with friends and ending in a walk along the Noosa River. Our new mascot, Godfrey Gadabout, was introduced to members at the dinner. He was an instant hit. Spring is definitely in the air as there were many more people enjoying themselves along the river than there have been in the last couple of months. We do not have a Moon Walk in September and the next one is on 2 October, followed by another one on 30 October.
STATION PLACE NOW OPEN!!
For more information, phone Assunta on 5485 2935.
On a glorious, sunny 28th of July in front of around 40 invited guests, Cr Tony Wellington opened ‘Station Place’, the new showcase garden and community space in Pomona. An initiative of Noosa & District Landcare, this project has been eight years in the making. Many people have been involved, including Queensland Rail (with whom we negotiated a lease for the land), Shaun Walsh (landscape designer), Sunshine Coast Council and the Rural Futures Network (funding), cash and in-kind donors including local businesses such as Bunneys Lane Nursery, our Green Army crew and a band of wonderful volunteers who helped to plan and build the garden. Backbuilding and One Earth Landscaping were contracted by Noosa Landcare to carry out the hard landscaping work. ‘Station Place’ showcases plants endemic to our area and provides a welcome facelift to, and public space in, the eastern side of the town. It also immediately neighbours our Noosa Landcare nursery. So if sitting in the garden (in which all plants are clearly labelled) inspires you to put similar plantings into your own garden, feel free to drop by the nursery/office for the purchase of plants for your home. We can offer you advice and free information on topics such as plants for attracting birds, windbreaks, wet areas and koala habitat. ‘Station Place’ is located between our office/retail nursery and the Railway Art Gallery in Station Street, Pomona (opposite the pub). It is a wonderful place for locals and visitors to sit, eat, chat and watch these young native plants grow. 6
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Our next gardening group dates:
NORTHERN HINTERLAND OUTREACH
Friday fortnightly
@ Pomona & District Community House
14 & 28 Sept
1 Memorial Ave, Pomona
FREE LEGAL ADVICE & REFERRAL
Tuesday evenings Monthly Come along, make new friends, learn about growing Vegies.
2 October 6.pm – 7.30pm (please arrive early for your appointment)
Improve your health, grow & eat the rewards.
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL Ph: 5443 7827
Enquires PH: 5485 2427
Suncoast Community Legal Service provides Family & General Law ADVICE & REFERRAL SERVICES ** A $5 donation is appreciated to help this service continue **
Are you eligible for Tax Help? You are eligible for Tax Help if your income is around $50,000 or less for the income year and none of the following situations applied to you in the income year 2011-12: you were employed as a contractor - for example, a contract cleaner or taxi driver have an ABN Number were in business, including being a sole trader sold shares sold an investment property owned a rental property received royalties received distributions from a trust other than a managed fund received foreign income other than a foreign pension or annuity.
With Tax Volunteer Brenda White At Pomona Community House On Thursdays
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Hinterland Noosa Alliance Prospectus The Noosa hinterland region is defined as the rural areas west and north of Cooroy, taking in Pomona, Cooran, Kin Kin, Boreen Point, Cootharaba, Cooroibah, Tinbeerwah, Pinbarren, and Federal. Purpose: To grow an innovative, strong and dynamic Noosa Hinterland economy that offers accessible and diverse employment opportunities within a sustainable landscape. A vision for the future of the Hinterland (2020) A showcase of humankind’s ability to live sustainably in a rural and natural landscape Enjoying a quality lifestyle in healthy and self-reliant communities that celebrate the individual character while sharing in a wider regional economy Benefiting from productive agriculture, stunning natural environment and ecotourism opportunities, with effective and efficient transport links The region requires action NOW to reinforce its traditional agricultural base with ‘new economy’ elements suited to its lifestyle and environment. This needs to happen in partnership with council and other levels of government to identify programs and initiatives supporting the key principles that will underpin the Hinterland’s future: Social cohesion and community well-being A stronger, more diverse economy Ecological sustainability Artistic and cultural diversity and excellence A built environment in sympathy with its natural surroundings Economic Drivers Tourism and hospitality need to be developed alongside knowledge-based businesses, rural services and agribusiness. Key opportunities revolve around niche agriculture, a strengthening of our service industries, expansion of the equine industry, the retirement sector and homebased businesses and tourism especially eco and adventure tourism. Community Drivers Include affordable housing and a variety of housing choices; networking and delivering services for an ageing population; building an active and healthy community through sport, parks, pedestrian and bicycle pathways, and recreational facilities for young people; recognising the diversity of our culture and creating artistic and creative expression, and providing education as an enabler for all. Strategic Outcomes Build on our strengths through diversification of existing industries Identify and encourage high-yield tourism related to the Noosa Hinterland’s treasured natural environment and historical assets, with emphasis on eco and adventure tourism Develop branding that identifies the values of the Hinterland Noosa experience in all its complexities and facets Sustain existing small businesses and facilitate new home-based businesses through a business networking cooperative and appropriate infrastructure Identify and realise new business opportunities built around retirement and aged care, the arts, the services sector Connect the community with a planned, quality network of quality roads, better public transport and active transport solutions to improve quality of life. INTERESTED? Please RSVP to the Pomona Community House Ph: 5485 2427 Next meeting Tuesday 25 September @ 5.30pm @ Pomona Community House. The Noosa Show Society held its annual Show Girl Dinner Dance on 11th August 2012 to announce the winners of this years Show Girl Competition. 2012 theme was a Masked Dinner Dance in lieu of the normal Show Girl Ball. This event was fabulously attended and a great time was had by all. The winners this year for Rural Ambassador was Sarah Michel. Miss Noosa Show girl - Johanna Lister-Smith, Miss Teen Noosa –Amy Louise Parker, Miss Junior Noosa – Lauren Hewitt and Little Miss Noosa –Cassidy Magick. The girls looked absolutely stunning and did the Show Society and the Community proud. They have indicated that they will all be back next year with a few additions from attendees showing interest so it could be a bigger and better event in 2013. The Show Society President Mr Les Andreassen would like to thank all Sponsors, Committee members, Entrants and Families of entrants for making the night such a wonderful success.
See you at the Noosa Show 7th & 8th September. 8
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Bookings Ph: 54471766 Time: 11am - 1pm 26 September
Bus available for
Hinterland Residents **conditions apply**
Cooran Acoustic Night Entry is only $4.00!
Come early if you want to be part of the show for a 7pm start. Pomona Pixel People Cooran Acoustic Night Dates: 13 October & 1 December 2012 For further information please contact: Malcolm on 5485 1003 Email: cooranacousticnight@hotmail.com All proceeds go to Cooran Memorial School of Arts
Pomona Community House - Lawson Shed.
Monday **Fortnightly** 13 & 27 August 2012 at 7pm Cost $2 per person **Helpful hints on how to use your camera**
THE FOOD CONNECTION Living Hope Christian Outreach Centre Pomona is opening a food outlet called THE FOOD CONNECTION at shop 1, 14 Reserve Street, Pomona; adjoin their Options 4 U Op Shop on Tuesday 18th September. The shop will be open on Tuesdays 9 –1 pm and Thursdays 2 -5pm for people to buy food hampers costing only $30. COME AND SEE THE GREAT VALUE! Being a pastor in this community for many years, including running an Op Shop, we understand the difficulties that many have in this financial climate; therefore it is a privilege to be able to help people meet the challenge by providing this service. This is a nonprofit venture, with only one thing in mind, serving our community. Volunteers most welcome and needed to help out and donations of good workable clean fridges/freezers are needed and much appreciated.
John 0449 299466
Pastor Joy Cross PH: 0412 972744
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Pomona Community House Colour printing & scanning
Congratulations Pomona Demons Under 12 & U14 for your Grand Final Win!!!
Printing/Copying Prices Black/White 20cents per page Colour $1.00 per page A4 Colour $2.00 per A3 Pricing available for bulk copies. Newsletters, booklets price on application.
ADVERTISE IN COLOUR in Cooroora Connect Colour Business Card 5.5cm x 9cm $25.00 x 4 editions = $100 Colour Banner 5.5cm x 18cm $50 x 4 editions = $200 Colour 1/2 Page $100 x 4 editions = $400 Advertising with Pomona Community House - Cooroora Connect helps fund our community newspaper......
POMONA & DISTRICT COMMUNITY HOUSE GROUPS & SERVICES PH: 54852427
FREE LEGAL ADVICE TUESDAY 6PM - 7.30PM FORTNIGHTLY 54437827
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COLOUR & BLACK/WHITE PRINTING & PHOTOCOPYING , INTERNET, COMPUTER LESSONS, ROOM HIRE, LAMINATING, FAXING, LIBRARY FOR MEMBERS, RESUME SERVICE, REFFERAL & INFORMATION CHILD HEALTH CLINIC MONDAY 9.30AM - 12.30PM FOR APPOINTMENT CALL 5449 5944 CREATIVE WRITING TUESDAY 9.30AM - 11.30 AM 10
MAHJONG WEDNESDAY 1PM - 3.30PM MUSIC LESSONS Piano/Guitar.... Cost Donation THURSDAY 9AM - 4PM COMPUTER LESSONS Mon/Wed Donation $2 per visit
Lawson Shed Hire Contact Heather 5485 2427
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Copy Deadline the last day of the month..... 28 September 2012 Cooroora Connect is also published on Facebook.....
Computer Lessons One on one tuition Cost $2 donation Monday & Wednesday Pomona Community House Contact 5485 2427
Pomona Astronomy Club
A Touch of the Past Antiques
Date: Wednesday 29 August
*Antiques* *Gifts* *Flowers* *Jewellery* *Teddy Heaven* Homemade Cakes Lunches
Coffee Shop
Time 6.30pm to 8.30pm Cost $2 donation Goes to Pomona Community House
5 Reserve Street, Pomona
Ph: 5485 1883
Venue: Lawson Shed Come along & join local enthusiasts
Open 7 Days 7am to 5pm Group Bookings
Contact Cliff PH 5485 1767 after 7pm
Available
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Cooroy MOPS Are you a mother with children aged 0 – 5? Would you like some time enjoying the company of others mums, while you listen to a speaker/DVD in parenting, chat and then participate in a creative activity while your children are lovingly looked after by carers with blue cards. If so, then MOPS might be for you. MOPS is held on 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month (excluding school holidays) at Hinterland Christian Centre (just down the road from the Cooroy Library). Cost: $6 (includes child care.) We next meet at 9.30am, 20th September. Our guest speaker will be Verna Hewitt speaking on music and children. For more information contact Linda Hanson on 5472 0402 or check out our facebook page.
Annual General Meeting Friday - 21 September 2012 4pm START Followed by Pizza & Drinks Please RSVP for catering purposes PH: 5485 2427 Membership subscriptions are Due Only current financial members Are able to vote at the agm
POMONA & DISTRICT COMMUNITY HOUSE INC
1 Memorial Ave, Pomona 4568
PHONE: 5485 2427 | FAX: 5485 1702 | ABN: 86 583 189 320 President - Dawn Gwynne
Vice President - Joy Cross
Manager - Brian Lawson
Treasurer - Ben Stoffl
Coordinator - Heather Manders
Secretary - Debbie Schouten
Coordinator - Kathryn Shewring
Cooroora Connect is published by Pomona & District Community House Inc. The material published in Cooroora Connect may be reproduced only with appropriate authorisation & acknowledgment. The views expressed in Cooroora Connect are not necessarily the views of the editor, publisher or Pomona & District Community House.
EMAIL: heather@pomonacommunityhouse.com.au
WEBSITE: WWW.pomonacommunityhouse.com
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PH: 5485 1333
The Boutique Room 18 Reserve Street, Pomona Ph: 0409 948 630 Size 8 to plus sizes Desiger Labels Fashion & Accessories Giftware
POMONA True Value Hardware PH: 5485 1351 10 Reserve St Pomona FOR ALL YOUR HARDWARE, TIMBER, GARDEN, PAINT, GAS, RURAL & PRODUCE NEEDS
PH: 07 5485 2211
Your Local Florist Now Located @ 23 Factory St, Pomona Bigger Than Ever!!
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Helium Balloons & Gifts
Weddings & Events - Accessories For Hire
Floral Bouquets For All Occasions
Floral Workshops
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