FOOD, DRINK, CULTURE Horizon Festival set to wow

GET your calendars out and highlight these dates if you want to immerse yourself in a Sunshine Coast event like no other.

Organisers have confirmed that the 2023 Horizon Festival, a 10-day showcase of culture, music, visual art, theatre, dance, comedy and creative workshops, will return in 2023 from August 25 to September 3.

Sunshine Coast Council’s Horizon Festival Director Hannah Clissold said audiences and participants could expect more of everything at this year’s festival.

“We are excited to again have a strong arts and cultural line up, showcasing an impressive array of local artists alongside some nationally recognised and, for the first time since the 2019 Festival, one internationally recognised act,” Ms Clissold said.

From forest to farmhouse

ACCORDING to family folklore, the 1902 drought was so severe that the Pattemore family decided to move from Central Tilba NSW to a farming area with “more reliable rainfall”. Two of JR and Emily’s sons, William John (Bill) and Herbert Stanley (Stan) had heard of the lush Blackall Range in Queensland, then being promoted for its dairying opportunities, and by 1906 had arrived and were cutting timber there.

In 1906 Bill began sawmilling at Maleny in partnership with Maleny fruitgrower

ET Thynne, as Thynne and Pattemore. In 1906-07 Bill and Stan purchased 5 Maleny farm blocks for the Pattemore family - one for their father and one for each of the four sons. Title to portion 1257, the site on which Fariview was soon constructed, was registered in the name of John Robert Pattemore in September 1907.

The block comprised 154 acres, much of it bordered by Obi Obi Creek. Bill and Stan were joined in Maleny by their brothers Ernest Edward and Albert Aaron Pattemore in 1907. The four brothers set about building a home for their parents Robert and Emily Pattemore in 1907 - and if you’ve ever wondered more of how this came about, there is a fabulous film on display at Fairview (Pattemore House) that illustrates just what the brothers had to do. It was of course hard work, and the film captures each step - from the building of the saw pit, to the production of the finished boards from the raw timber white beech

Horoscopes WEEK BEGINNING FEBRUARY 21

PISCES

FEBRUARY 19 – MARCH 20

Your mojo is back, Pisces. This go-getter week helps you vault over any obstacles. Finally aware of the magic you can make, you should make the best use of all your innate talents. Don’t be afraid to press ahead, even if this means stepping outside the box. Consider this your official cosmic pick-me-up.

ARIES

MARCH 21 – APRIL 20

Most Ariens have their hands full right now. If you intend to keep loved friends and family guessing, you’re off to a good start. Life seems erratic, so making fixed plans might not be wise. Our lives often put forward difficult dilemmas. Perhaps your world currently feels unbalanced. Perhaps it’s all work and no play. Or, perhaps, you just need a break.

TAURUS

APRIL 21 – MAY 20

The cosmos rattles your already unsettled cage - triggering even more impulsive behaviour. Just take care, as rebellious acts are more likely to increase tension rather than reduce it. Of course, it can be fun to defy authority - but, this week, at what cost? Instead, try working all that nervous energy with full-on physical or creative activity.

GEMINI

MAY 21 – JUNE 21

Here’s a week when you’re free to chase your desires - probably to the point of overindulgence. You’re set on experimenting with new styles. Indeed, a classy new look is sure to surprise everyone. Romance may also be a drawcard. Some are smitten with colleagues; others feel drawn to new romance. You feel loving and loved.

Cancer

JUNE 22 - JULY 22

The planets encourage you to inject some spontaneity into your life - be it in work or at play. All you really need is something or someone who differs from the norm. They could come via a person you already know, or by way of an unexpected invitation. Life has a funny way of turning up these little surprises.

LEO

JULY 23 – AUGUST 23

Leos work hard, but maybe it’s time to pass the baton to someone else for a while. This is a week for catching up on things that aren’t all that important and for paying attention to more pleasurable desires. Basically, this week the planets suggest a touch of hedonism, if that’s what it takes to balance you out.

VIRGO

AUGUST 24 – SEPTEMBER 22

If you’ve felt overburdened with responsibilities, delightful Jupiter lifts your mood. Expect a busy social scene and an equally agile love life. With finances also improving, you finally get a chance to spend up. No surprises, then, if loved ones benefit from your generosity. Travel if you can - perhaps a cosy break-for-two?

LIBRA

SEPTEMBER 23 – OCTOBER 23

Some Librans may have been party to unnecessary conflict lately. Don’t get duped into becoming the reluctant ally. While others might have ideas on how you should spend your valuable time, just go your own sweet way. Especially if you’re caught in someone else’s emotional tug of war. And if it all turns too nasty, make a run for it.

SCORPIO

OCTOBER 24 – NOVEMBER 22 logs. JR Pattermore operated his Maleny property as a dairy farm on the sharefarming principle, and once Fairview was constructed, quickly set about building up their dairying herd. The share farmer’s house they named “Mosman” was built in 1908/9 (which was subsequently removed to Caloundra) and then the Fairview dairy bails were constructed on the far ridge of their property, to the east of Fairview. These bails are now being restored.

While others map out a clear plan for the coming week, many Scorpios mull over the past. Recently, life has suffered a reality check. Seeing your inner strength put on the rack can be a queasy experience, but there are always lessons to be learned. Indeed, what you have sacrificed in recent months will soon be returned tenfold.

15 Porters Lane Maleny. Open this Saturday 25th February 1.00 - 4.00 pm, with afternoon teas available and plenty of parking. Disabled access also.

SAGITTARIUS

NOVEMBER 23 – DECEMBER 21

Sharing the brighter, sassier side of your character comes naturally this week. Many Sagittarians also feel drawn towards more risk and adventure. If unexpected offers come sailing in, you’re ready and keen to hop on board. Fortunately, instinct will help you avoid any stormy seas as you intuitively navigate in the right direction.

CAPRICORN

DECEMBER 22 – JANUARY 20

The planets ask that you sort out your finances once and for all, so you now have to be totally focused on work and money in order to thrive. The upside? A possible promotion or cash bonus - but stash any extra cash and you may just gain yourself a reprieve. Love brings surprises, with romance possibly being secretive.

Aquarius

JANUARY 21 – FEBRUARY 18

There will probably be a few raised eyebrows this week as you take a less tactful position. How loved ones react to your current mood swings could determine the future of a particular relationship. By insisting on freedom to make your own decisions, you may end up making all the choices yourself. Is that what you really want?