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THE BEST LITTLE COUNTRY SHOW IS BACK THIS JULY!

The annual Dayboro Show is back! Celebrating 65 years of the “Best little country show”, the 2022 event held on the July 2 and 3 and will include a bit of boot scootin’, horse whispering, woodchopping and farm-tastic fun. Less than an hour from Brisbane CBD, located in the spectacular Dayboro Valley at the Showgrounds, the Dayboro Show will be a fantastic fun day out. Dayboro Show Spokesperson, Adam Tokely, said the show provides an exciting and affordable day for the whole family. “For just $35, the entire family can enjoy a fun-filled day with numerous free kids’ activities such as the animal nursery, rock-climbing, puppet shows, a farm animal display, mini bouncy rodeo, reptile and wildlife shows, a circus stunt show, sand sculpting workshops and even free passports for the kids to tick all activities off their list!” “It’s hugely exciting to celebrate the milestone of 65 years, especially after the previous two shows were cancelled due to COVID,” Adam said. The Dayboro Show will be held on Saturday July 2, 9am – late, Sunday, July 3, 9am – 4pm and the Dog Show on Friday July 1. The showgrounds are located at the Dayboro Showgrounds, 3512 Mount Mee Rd, with plenty of free parking available. Tickets at the gate are: Adults $15; Pensioners $10; High School $10: Primary School $5; Children under 5 FREE; Daily Family Pass $35. *EFTPOS available at the gate plus an ATM is on site.

LORD MAYOR’S SENIORS CABARET 2022 – GOLDEN AGE OF POP - MUSIC FROM THE 1950’S TO 90’S

The Lord Mayor’s Seniors Cabaret is a free development program that provides Brisbane seniors the opportunity to learn from the best in the biz and develop their creative and artistic talents in a noncompetitive, supportive environment. If you can dream it, you can do it! Masterclasses will be held in July and August 2022.

Further details will be provided when available. Registrations open Wednesday, June 1, 2022. Please note auditions are not required to participate in this free. program. For more info go to: Brisbane,qld.gov. au/community-and-safety/community

AUTHOR VICKI BENNETT PRESENTS HER NEW BOOK

How many people do you know who have placed as much effort and energy into their future happiness as they did into building their superannuation plan?

Baby Bombers were sold the idea that if they amassed a certain amount of money, and achieved their goals, this would make them happy. Most of us have figured out that this isn’t the case. We know that money doesn’t buy happiness.

Two in three Australians have experienced the pain of divorce, some more than once. Some people over-

BAYSIDE MUSIC HALL

Let your friends know there is a worldclass music venue in the heart of Brisbane’s Bayside that launches this June, headlined by one of Australia’s finest live acts, Thirsty Merc. Discovered during thenWynnum Fringe with its polished floors and a bar to boot, Bayside Music Hall promises a cocktail of music, drinks and good times in the suburbs! Built in the 1970s by the community, for the community - the reinvention of the Waterloo Bay Leisure Centre into Bayside Music Hall will give this classic space a new legacy for locals and visitors to enjoy.

Launching Sunday, June 19 with one of Australia’s best bands, and supported by local legend Tom Oliver, Bayside Music Hall is a venue with character, history and great bones - reimagined for the entertainment lovers of the Bay. Be part of the next chapter of the Bayside’s cultural scene and celebrate world-class music in your own backyard at Bayside Music Hall featuring Thirsty Merc and supported by Tom Oliver. Limited tickets on sale at baysidemusichall.com.

WINTER ORCHID SHOW

The John Oxley District Orchid Show is on Saturday, July 23, 8.30am to 4pm and Sunday July 24, 9qm to 3pm at Auditorium Botanic Gardens Mt Cootha. Admission $4.00 Children under 12 Free. Council runs a bus service to gardens. There is off street parking with disabled parking at front door. Info at www.jodos.org.au

achieve in several areas of their lives but have felt frustrated about how to find love and happiness;

Additionally, we are expected to contribute, be perfect mothers and fathers, engaged grand-parents, available friends, and tender lovers. - how do we juggle all of this?

Keys to Love is Vicki Bennett’s 32nd book. It is about love and self-discovery. Each chapter is part of a knowledge map, giving direction and guidance to assist the reader in their journey of love. www.vickibennett.com.au Instagram: vickibennettcreativity We have certainly had more than our share of rain recently. Succulents and \ geraniums aren’t looking their best, put some new pieces in before they rot completely, leave cuttings to dry out for a few days then pot up into a well-drained mix. Succulents will also grow from a leaf rested on top of mix; new plants start off where leaf was removed. If you have any low spots in your garden it’s a good time to either build up or plant to suit situation. There are still a few grubs around, I have seen them recently on citrus, hippeastrums and alocasias, they can do so much damage in a very short time. Also keep an eye on cabbage, cauliflower and broccoli as the cabbage moth is still around. Derris dust is the best to use.

Lots of flower seedlings to put in for a Spring show, stocks, snapdragons, asters, pansies and alyssum to name a few. With the cooler weather coming on it’s a good time to tidy up all patio plants by removing any dead or diseased foliage.

Happy gardening everyone and never give up.

Penny Hegarty

50 PLUS CENTRE

The 50 Plus Centre offers a variety of low-cost activities. It is open to residents in South East Queensland who are seniors or pensioners over 50. Activities are held in the basement level of Brisbane City Hall, 64 Adelaide Street, Brisbane. The Centre is open Monday to Friday from 8am to 3pm excluding public holidays. The club office (and phone) are open between 9am and 1pm. Membership is free. You will need to provide some identification such as a driver’s licence or pension card when you lodge an application form. For membership enquiries contact the Activity Centre Reception on 3403 4319 (9am-1pm) or at fiftypluscentrebrisbane@ gmail.com.