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FROM THE EDITOR It may be February already, but it’s never too late to say Happy New Year Ipswich! Does it feel a little different already? Of course! Are we beyond excited for all 2020 is going to bring? Absolutely. However, it’s impossible to focus on new beginnings without acknowledging the deep rifts and damage caused by the devastating bushfires, which have been raging since September 2019.

The impacts have been felt all around the country, yet so too have the extraordinary efforts displayed in communities working together to fight, support and rebuild.

Because of this, we made a special effort to focus on how the RAAF communities at Amberley have been pitching in to help, including transporting a desalination plant to Kangaroo Island, preparing kitchen units for Orbost, and having a chat with Logistics Officer David Weekley about Operation Bushfire Assist. As the heat continues to grow, the lure of air-con and pools grows greater. So we have made sure to include some perfect places to go to cool off, and what to wear while you’re there, as well as some fantastic prizes that will have you escaping to the movies, playhouse and library. Don’t forget to check out the Big Book Sale, enter the competitions and put your name in the running for one of the upcoming blockbusters.

Welcome to 2020, it’s all happening here in the Swich’! Luciana

DrugArm book sale and family fun fair

The DrugArm Book Sale is returning to Ipswich on March 5 and is promising to be a huge event, with something for everyone.

The sale will take place in the organisation’s book barn in Bundamba, where they store the books all year round, and boasts over 10,000 books in over 25 categories, as well as magazines, DVDs and CDs.

This year also brings the addition of a Family Fun Day which will run on March 7 from eleven o’clock to four and includes free face painting, entertainment, book scavenger hunt, fair games, community stalls and a country afternoon tea.

In the lead up to and during the sale, locals also have the opportunity to win $10 vouchers to be used in the barn.

2 LifeStyle | February 2020 To win a voucher before the event, competitors must take a photo of a book themed costume and post it to Facebook or Instagram using the hashtag #DAPhotoComp and #BBB2020. There are separate categories available for adults, children and even pets.

To win a voucher during the event, use purchased books to craft a creative construction and post the photo with the same hashtags.

DrugArm will continue to collect book donations throughout February and organisers say they are grateful for any support available.

Drop offs can be made through the Annerley or Ipswich offices or throughout the book sale itself. All money raised from the Big Book Barn Sale will

go to community projects and DrugArm, an essential community support service for those negatively affected by drug and alcohol use.

DrugArm has been making a positive difference to people’s lives for over 170 years. Formerly the Healthy Options Australia group, Drug ARM is committed to providing programs and services in the areas of alcohol and other drugs, and mental health.

DrugArm is a non-for profit, volunteer run service and it’s participants and leaders work tirelessly to achieve positive transformations through rehabilitation and treatment, outreach, family support, awareness and prevention, information, education, advocacy and policy.

All are welcome at the Book Sale and Fair and it’s simply a gold coin donation for parking and entry.