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SCOUTS FOLLOW FOOTSTEPS OF HISTORY ON HERITAGE TRAMWAY WALK

SIX Cub Scouts and their leader were last month hosted by the Buderim-Palmwoods Heritage Tramway group for a guided walk along the heritage-listed walking trail, and a visit to the original Krauss locomotive.

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In 1928, when the Buderim tram ran daily between Palmwoods and Buderim, two Scouts set out early one Saturday morning to map the tramway route and enjoy a bush adventure. The boys were 14-year-old Harry Krebs and his mate Bob Collins, both of Palmwoods.

The exercise was a senior scouting challenge to earn a mapping badge.

In 2021, Brock Adamson, planned the bushwalk, ensuring everyone had appropriate equipment, clothing, food and a personal first aid kit, to attain his Grey Wolf Badge, which is the pinnacle of the Cub Scout section.

The tramline led them over 15km of farmlands, open paddocks, bush and scrub winding around the southwestern slopes of Buderim. They arrived in Buderim township at dusk.

Having obtained permission from a landowner, they then camped on a property beside a creek.

The Scouting movement was introduced to Buderim Mountain in June 1922 by Scout Master, Mr. B. Heape from England, who formed a troop on July 11,1922 with eight boys.

Kawana Scouts have been actively involved in the community since 1980.

Leaders are highly motivated volunteers who are trained in scouting and have a commitment to providing safe, varied, fun, and exciting programs for their young members. The Kawana Scout Group is within the Beaver Masters Scout District and associated with Scouts Queensland and Scouts Australia.

Brock, whose parents and brother joined the group to see him take up the challenge, also took up a gold coin donation in appreciation for the BuderimPalmwoods Heritage Tramway volunteers who participated, president Helene Cronin, Kay Sinclair, Ann Lingard and Noel Williams. CALOUNDRA Family History Research group has a special guest speaker at its general meeting on November 18.

Peter Kennedy is president of the Sunshine Coast Young Veterans group.

He joined the RAAF in 1988 and was deployed to Cambodia, PNG, Iran, Bougainville, and East Timor. He completed 10 tours of the Middle East and various humanitarian disaster relief missions including Bali bombings, Thailand tsunami, Pedang earthquakes and the Philippines cyclone.

CHRISTMAS SHOPPING MADE EASY

THE Sunshine Coast Arts and Crafts group’s popular Christmas Fair is coming up for visitors to find interesting hand-made Christmas gifts and for members to showcase their skills.

The group has been supporting local craftspeople for 38 years and the sale of beautifully crafted items allows the group to continue.

A raffle to be drawn on the

Peter will talk about the Sunshine Coast young veterans who, since 2012, have been helping enrich the lives of Australian veterans by connecting them with their communities.

This support inspires veterans to think outside the box of what is possible, re-engage with civilian society and participate in positive events that challenge and rehabilitate. Visit caloundrafamilyhistory. org.au or call June 0409 932 229 for more information.

Sunday afternoon, is a chance to win two nights at Roseville House in Montville, vouchers and handmade items.

An onsite café for delicious treats while looking for gift ideas at stalls full of unique arts and crafts will turn Christmas shopping into a fun outing.

Montville Village Hall. November 6-7, from 9am

OLD STITCHES AND NEW SKILLS

The Sunshine Coast Embroiderers’ Guild meets each Tuesday 1pm-4 pm.

Members last month displayed their embroidery items at the Maroochydore Library to show how stitches can be used in both traditional and modern ways.

Meetings are at the QCWA Hall in Memorial Ave, Maroochydore. Anyone who would like to join is welcome to come along to practise old skills, learn new skills and enjoy supportive friendships. Call Robyn 0404 810 174. A FREE seminar on grief and loss run by grief counsellor Sue Adams will be held in Nambour.

Loss is universal and grief is a natural reaction.

Learning more about grief and the grieving process may help anyone who is mourning a loved one as well as those who want to feel more at ease starting up a conversation with someone suffering a loss.

Sue will answer questions about grief and loss and offer practical tips in managing grief and how to talk to someone who is grieving.

Refreshments will follow. Numbers are limited. Monday, November 22, 10am-11.30am, Drysdale and White Lady Funerals, 33 National Park Rd, Nambour. Register at 5441 1366 or email julia.knock@drysdalefunerals. com.au Beryl Moye and May Thomas at the Sausage Sizzle CALOUNDRA Evening View Club celebrated its 26th birthday with a dinner meeting.

The club has 117 members and sponsors 10 children in the Learning for Life program.

The committee has worked within the health restrictions and guidelines to keep members safe, connected and informed.

Substantial funds were raised last month with a Bunnings Sausage Sizzle and members also volunteered to register athletes for the Sunshine Coast Marathon.

Interesting guest speakers attend the monthly evening dinner meetings. Guests and new members always welcome. Call Enid 5491 5502 GLASSHOUSE Country View Club had a sausage sizzle and get-together in Glasshouse Mountains for its October outing.

It was a lovely morning to relax in the park and enjoy the food provided by our member Dianne.

This month is a Melbourne Cup lunch at the home of one of our members.

The lunch meeting is on November 17, 11.30am at Glasshouse Country RSL at 1 Reed

Street Glasshouse Township.

Guest speaker will be Rod Preston who will talk about history of the postal service and transport.

The club currently supports 4 Learning for Life students. Any ladies interested in attending an event or joining the club should contact Jill 0417 793 708 or Janet 0448 845 303.

MAROOCHYODORE View Club members dressed up in their finest pink outfits to honour women everywhere for Breast Awareness month.

This month’s theme will be a festive one, as it will be the final luncheon for the year. Speaker is radio announcer Caroline Hutchinson.

There will be a super Bring and Buy stall and donations will be finalised for the annual stationery drive for the Learning for Life program to help disadvantaged students with their education.

A bus trip has been organised to the DFO to enjoy a day out together and begin the Christmas shopping.

Members enjoyed the recent zone View Clubs Fellowship Fiesta, hosted by the Bribie Island club. Lunch, entertainment and raffles, plus catching up with members of other local clubs ensured a wonderful experience.

The View Clubs of Australia are a valued partner of the Smith family, supporting 298 disadvantaged children in Queensland with an education for a brighter future. All clubs welcome guests and new members. Call Maggie 0418 793 906. Lynda, Lorri, Maggie, Sue and Rae

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All tickets include Play, Supper & Musical Interlude.

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