Maleny District Sport & Recreation Club Community Newsletter
Monday, 31 May 2021
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Community Newsletter Thank You Maleny Show Society With fabulous weather and exciting new events and entertainment, bumper crowds were treated to a Maleny Show to remember in 2021. Organisers could not be happier to see their hard-work come to fruition, complete with the new facilities also much appreciated by attendees over the two day event. The Covid-enforced closure of the 2020 Show seemed to draw even more show goers this year, with the atmosphere and buzz around the grounds one of buoyancy to be back to the 83rd Maleny Show. New entertainment in the shape of Monster Trucks drew huge crowds on both evenings, along
with a laser and reworks display more spectacular than ever.
Historical Society, and the Pioneer Ukulele Club were seamless, their efforts ensuring hundreds of show patrons were bussed safely to and from the grounds.
The traditional Pavilion exhibits and the dairy, beef and poultry sections were as popular as ever, side-show alley was packed and the dog jump reached new heights! The new regulations required for a Covid-safe event meant a lot of extra work and planning for the Maleny Show Society committee and their many volunteers, but the results spoke for themselves. Under the guidance of David Lowden the "Park and Ride” facilities put in place and manned by volunteers from the Maleny Men’s Shed, the Horseless Carriage Club, Maleny Cultural &
Dignitaries also took the opportunity to sincerely thank now retired Show President of nearly three decades, Ivan Hankinson and his wife Kaye for their service. Andrew Powell MP summed it up perfectly in his speech when making the presentatlon on Saturday, saying “ It is very tting that we acknowledged the extraordinary contribution of Ivan and Kaye Hankinson to the Maleny Show Society at today’s Grand Parade. Ivan’s service to our country (through military service) and our community through countless roles is amazing in its own right. But to serve continuously as Society President for 29 years is simply outstanding. And Ivan couldn’t have done it without the full support (and advice) of his beautiful wife, Kaye. Thank you both for everything you’ve done for Maleny and the Sunshine Coast.” Hear hear!
Photo Left . Main Ring presentation to Ivan and Kaye Hankinson
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