Peregian Springs News December 2015

Peregian Springs News Inform know grow Vol 1. Issue 3

December 2015

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FESTIVE FUN: Christmas lights abound in Peregian Springs as residents gear up for the holiday period. For a list of stunning examples, check out our website at www.peregianspringsnews.com.au. Local groups have been busy organising carols events too. Read more, inside.

Recreation boost SUMMER school holidays are here and Councillor Stephen Robinson has indicated Peregian Springs is set for a basketball hoop and a new dog offleash area in 2016.

Although Council is still investigating possible locations for the basketball hoop, the dog off –leash area is slated

for land across the road from The Avenue Park (Duck Pond), next to the golf course.

Council responded to local calls for more recreation facilities and Cr Robinson has indicated an openness to explore others if community response is strong enough. More on page 4 and 5

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Local News From the Ed’s desk ANYONE who has read this magazine will know it has a BIAS towards the local area.

BIAS is an acronym for Beauty, Integration, Amenity and Safety of the area and that is what I am committed to bringing you stories on.

With the school holidays here, amenity, safety and integration is in focus– particularly having usable, safe spaces to meet and explore.

We’re privileged to be the print platform for NHW Coolum 10 branch news (see the back page today).

Thank you to all of you who have got in touch for your support and encouragement of Peregian Springs News.

We can’t wait to bring you the next edition (out in mid January) with a “New Year-New Business” feature plus much more. Look out on our website for a sneak preview of some great new local business and enterprise.

Hope you have a peaceful and safe festive season.

Rebecca

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Stay calm on traffic RESIDENTS may FAST FACTS have noticed ropes  1300 to 1500 vehicles and traffic counting a day boxes on the road  Average speed 45 to 47 km/h on The Avenue outside Peachtree  A few at 54-55 km/h Park and The Duck Pond. They were placed there in response to resident concern about perceived speeding.

Results showed those areas carrying between 1300 to 1500 vehicles per day with the average speed between 45 and 47 km/h.

Though a small minority of vehicles were travelling above the 50km/h speed limit at an average between 5455 km/h a Council spokesperson said “it is unlikely that The Avenue would reach the top of the priority list for traffic calming funding in the next financial year. It is acknowledged that a small minority of motorists may drive inappropriately and these are often the vehicles which cause concern for residents. In these instances the appropriate response is referral to the Queensland Police Service via their dedicated hooning hotline 13HOON.”

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TOY STORY: Local health and community service leaders came to thank crafty Peregian Springs retirees for using their Craft Charity Day to support children in need.

Crafty day brings plenty of smiles NEARLY $1500 was raised at the Aveo Peregian Springs Country Club’s 9 th annual Craft Charity Day. Organiser and talented crafter Anita Marshall said the first year the event was held, 90 toys were made, with 300 in the second year to each year since being in excess of 600.

Around 60 people came to admire and buy beautiful handmade crafts and clothing, rugs and toys with all proceeds from the morning donated to the Leukaemia Foundation.

Aside from the financial donation to the Leukaemia Foundation, toys not sold were donated to various groups to give to comfort children who were unwell or in a trauma situation.

Staff from QML, Noosa and Nambour Hospitals and the Qld Ambulance Service, local Women’s shelters and Camp-duck-a–day for homeless children came to thank the crafty residents for their toy donations and community spirit.

Noosa’s Biggest Survey results released THE results are in and it appears residents of the Noosa electorate, including half of Peregian Springs, are not fans of high density living.

Noosa MP Glen Elmes mailed 20,000 copies of the Noosa’s Biggest Community Survey to his constituents, and received 1667 responses.

Of those, 70% did not support higher density living, 51% did not use public transport at all and 70% supported low

impact eco tourism activities within national parks.

On health, 45% felt emergency care was adequate in our local area.

Mr Elmes said he would use the survey to track issues in the electorate and act on them. He plans to host surveys on particular topics regularly on his website and aims to have a Biggest Community Survey mail out once every two years.

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Youth recreation facilities on the Christmas wish list SCHOOL summer holidays are here with kids keen to enjoy some outdoor time to exercise and socialise.

In Peregian Springs children up to primary school age are well catered for with parks and equipment appropriate for their skills and development. However, older children and high schoolers, many enjoying basketball, mountain biking, roller skating and skateboarding, do not appear to have infrastructure available to assist their age and stage.

Some have basketball hoops in driveways and many skateboard on footpaths, roads and public carparks, which is not necessarily safe for the children or the public.

On the surface, Peregian Springs has land left that could be used for youth facilities. For example either of the “village precinct” community use lots on the land between Arcare and Coles, or land next to the Rec Club at 222 The Avenue. Council parklands or the National Park at the southern end of Peregian Springs are other options.

State Member of Parliament for Nicklin, Peter Wellington said he has asked the State Government about releasing Crown Land at the southern end of Peregian Springs for public recreational activities.

He said the Government has indicated it is open to the idea but it would be dependent on a number of factors including that the use would need to be sympathetic with the surrounds of the National Park.

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Peregian Springs News, though our Facebook page, asked what recreational facilities residents would like to see, with many expressing an interest in a skate park.

Peregian Springs resident Matthew Boggis, 16, is a well recognized skateboarder who has competed nationally, is a member of the Boardstore skateboard team, has appeared in SLAM skateboarding magazine and is sponsored by skate brand Herstwood.

He says having facilities for youth, especially a skate park, would be the ideal way to help build the community.

“Skating is misunderstood. Skate parks are a comfort zone. Maybe the kids don’t fit in somewhere else but at the park they have something else in common with other people - if you’re passionate about something then that’s good”.

“It stops kids going to schools and the shopping centre to skate.”

Matthew said he thought a “street” style park simulating a streetscape with steps, bars, blocks, ramps, gutters and the like would be great for Peregian Springs as it would allow a wider range of abilities and challenges to be catered for than the “bowl” style parks at Coolum and Peregian Beach.

Leigh Boggis, secondary school teacher and area coordinator for Peregian Springs’ newest Neighbourhood Watch chapterCoolum 10, is mum to Matthew and his two brothers. She says youth want

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HIGH FLYER: Top skateboard rider Matthew Boggis is keen for a Peregian Springs park. a bit of independence but parents want to have their children close to home and know where they are.

“When they get to become teenagers they need a bit of freedom and having somewhere they can take ownership of would be really positive,” she said.

With three sons and having lived next to the Peregian Beach skate park Leigh says she has seen the benefits of a skate park in bringing community together and helping to minimise crime by being a focal point where youth and community groups, such as Neighbourhood Watch and law enforcement could meet informally and promote stronger ties.

Ridges Peregian Springs Ratepayers Association and Subsidiary Body Corporate President Janis Worrall, says there is no firm view on the issue of a skate park among members but the Association would comment further if one is eventually proposed and once further information such as location is received along with confirmation of what entity would be responsible for the

costs to install the park and continue its maintenance.

Councillor Stephen Robinson said Council has adopted the Sunshine Coast Skate and BMX Plan 2011-2020 (Plan) which provides direction for Council managed Skate and BMX parks over the next 5 years.

Council widely engaged local stakeholders and interviewed skaters and bmx’ers and set up an online skate forum for youth to have their say on the Plan which information can be found on Council’s website.

“Council currently has a network of 24 skate and bmx parks throughout the Sunshine Coast Local Government Area. It is Council’s responsibility to plan, maintain and upgrade this network with finite resources and funding so careful consideration must be factored into requests for new facilities. The Peregian Springs catchment area is in close proximity to a local skate facility at Peregian Beach (2.5km) and ………

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Local News — youth facilities From page 5 … and a district skate facility at Coolum Beach (5km’s) that service the Peregian Springs locality.

“Additionally, Skate and BMX facilities constitute significant infrastructure requiring a large capital injection and land parcel which needs to be carefully positioned to mitigate impacts on residents.

“They also require significant resources to maintain, as identified within the Skate and BMX Plan, which estimates that the Peregian Beach Skate Park requires maintenance in the short term to an estimated cost of $80,000- $100,000 while Coolum district Skate Park will receive a $60,000- $80,000 investment in the medium term.

“Consequently, for those reasons Council in the past has not supported building a new Skate and BMX facility within the Peregian Springs area.

“Nevertheless, I am happy to investigate the matter further if there is substantial community support for a skate park,” Councillor Robinson said.

Council appears committed to exploring options for youth recreation for the area with Peregian Springs set to have a new basketball hoop facility.

“At this early stage, three sites have been identified for further assessment for impacts including safety, noise, accessibility to name a few.

“On completion of the investigation, I will endeavour to fund the development of project scoping and design documentation to determine the costs of the project for consideration in council’s capital works budget,” Councillor Robinson said.

Council candidate for Division 9 for the March 2016 Council election, Scott Larsen, said during his ongoing doorknocking campaign, a skate park has been raised as something residents want.

“You have to ensure you have a community - not just a stretch of houses,” Mr Larsen said.

“There has got to be something for kids to do so a skate park is an option.”

Mr Larsen said if elected he will further investigate the matter and seek community consultation on it.

For the full interview with Matthew and Leigh go to our website: www.peregianspringsnews.com.au Let us know on our website or facebook page what future recreation facilities you’d like to see. Or contact Council www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au.

Share your thoughts with the Ratepayers Association RIDGES Peregian Springs Ratepayers Association is a “proactive community focused group providing a strong united voice for all of its members”.

The Association extends an open invitation for ratepayers to contact committee members to discuss their issues and join as a financial member.

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meetings with Council and Department of Transport representatives and had ongoing contact with other key stakeholders such as AVEO and the Body Corporate highlighting issues and working on solutions.

Learn more at the RPSRA website www.ridgesratepayers.org/aboutus.html

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Local News RIDGES TOILETS: COUNCILLOR Stephen Robinson has asked Council to consider how spectator toilets at the rear of the footy field changing rooms could be opened to the public, despite the fact they are part of a licence deal with the Coolum Touch Club which makes the Club responsible for the opening and maintenance of the clubhouse.

DOG OFF LEASH AREA:

A SUITABLE site for a dog off-leash area has been identified opposite the Duck Pond Park on The Avenue.

Councillor Stephen Robinson said a portion of the land falls under the control of Unity Water however Council was negotiating with Unity Water to secure public access to this portion of the site.

Gingerbread house party THE lollies were laid on by the hand full at St Andrew’s as the Anglican Church of Noosa at Peregian Springs helped to kick start the Christmas season. It was a true family affair as tables full of children and parents toiled happily to create a tasty treat for under their trees.

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Fences up and trucks rolling on in LAND between Coles and Arcare, containing the last “village centre” land earmarked for possible community use in Peregian Springs, is being readied for development.

FKP Residential Developments (FKP), through separate applications, had sought to reconfigure the land to put residential where it was not part of the original plan.

Council knocked back FKP’s original plans which saw FKP submit revised plans for a total of 67 residential lots, with 3 “balance lots”, two of those lots being in a zoning for retail, commercial or community use, not residential.

Council did not approve all 67 residential lots. Sixty were approved overall by Council with the remaining 7 residential lots, proposed by FKP, ordered by Council to be incorporated into one of the two remaining “village centre” lots, which enlarged the area by around 14,900 square metres available for future retail, commercial or community use .

Planning documents, including the Coolum Ridges Master Plan, pictured above, indicate the two “village precinct” lots facing the road entering the Shopping Centre could be developed for retail, commercial or community use such as community centre, restaurants, retail, offices, child care centre, tavern, cafes, service station etc.

A Council spokesperson said it is not known what will go on either of those two lots at this stage.

“The specifics of what will eventually go there is not known at this stage as any future purchaser of that land would, subject to approval, be able to develop for a number of commercial uses, and remain consistent with the master plan,” the spokesperson said.

Peregian Springs News understands any use of the two lots would be subject to a development application to Council by the land owner.

Council’s decision also shows a new entry point into Peregian Springs at it’s southern border, in the form of a “half interchange with south facing ramps to the Sunshine Motorway”.

A Council spokesperson said the half interchange “will only allow entry to motorists from the south heading north, and exit from the estate to head south”. When the road is coming isn’t known as yet.

We’ll keep you updated on any development application to Council by the Developer and how you can have your say on what use is proposed for the village centre zone.

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What’s the story with the trees?

WITH the fences and “no go zone” boundaries up in the area between Coles and Arcare, resident concerns have also arisen about keeping the trees for habitat and visual amenity.

An arborist report on Council’s PD online website has a tree protection plan, showing two main tree protection zones (TPZ), being the dark grey hatched areas on the map, pictured.

One is south east of the site bordering the Sunshine Motorway. The other is to the north west, along Ridgeview Drive and the shopping centre road.

The report by Treesafe Australia and requested by Aveo Group, formed part of FKP Residential Developments’ development application for the area and says the site has mainly semi mature trees many with “high habitat value” which “must be retained where possible”.

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stress and will need to be assessed for public safety and tree sustainability to see if they can be kept or not.

The report says trees outside the TPZ cannot be retained but will need to be assessed once the no go zone boundaries are in place. A site arborist needs to be appointed to supervise tree protection procedures and a tree contractor appointed for tree pruning.

Also a wildlife catcher needs to be on hand during work that may affect or interfere with wildlife.

The report is based on documents and information supplied by Aveo Group along with two site visits in November and December 2014 with inspections done from ground level “without detailed investigation”.

Peregian Springs News has sought developer’s comment on its plans for tree removal/pruning and progress on appointing a site arborist.

At the time of going to print, the Developer had not responded to requests for comment.

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Local news Food, fashion, fun, parks and lending a hand GLEN ELMES MP Member for Noosa Phone: 5449 8988

I AM delighted to have been asked to submit column for the Peregian Springs newsletter. As your representative in the Queensland Parliament, I am involved across a broad spectrum of issues and ideas and a community newsletter gives me an ideal opportunity to keep you updated.

I have attended many events in the Peregian Springs and Peregian Beach area over the last couple of months and am pleased to note an increasing vibrancy among the businesses, schools and the general community.

I attended the opening of the newly completed central park at Peregian Breeze, which is Peregian Springs’ new next door neighbour. I was impressed with this open space system and with the facilities which will be well integrated with the Noosa National Park.

Another highlight was attending the Food, Fashion & Fun Fiesta run by

the Peregian Business Association which was a huge success and will, I believe, become an annual event to attract locals and visitors to the Peregian area – my congratulations to the team for a fantastic Fiesta!

It was an honour to have been invited to open the new Neighbourhood Watch (Coolum 10) last month and to hear their plans for helping to create a safe and inclusive community for all Peregian Springs residents. I am pleased to be able to announce that I will donate $250 to this wonderful organisation to help kickstart their fundraising for such a great initiative.

As this newsletter goes to print, we will be in our final parliamentary week sessions for 2015, after a very busy year and I look forward to 2016 and it’s promise for even more interesting debates in the Chamber. You can always read my speeches on my website, get updates from my facebook or follow us live in Question time at the links below. www.parliament.qld.gov.au www.glenelmes.com www.facebook.com/glenelmesMP

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Education—Little Saints

A decade of amazing service WITH life getting more hurried, allowing opportunities for kids to be curious, play, explore, question, reflect and in turn learn, is more important than ever.

The team at St Andrew’s Little Saints Early Learning Centre and Outside School Hours Care understands this and the focus is on creating opportunities for children to experience intellectual, physical, social, spiritual, artistic, language, literacy, numeracy and environmental learning and growth based on their interests.

The Service provides more of all the right things to make this happen for each child.

There are more educators per child in each room than guidelines require for more one to one interactions between staff and children, staff have higher qualifications than are required with most at Diploma level or above, there are more tertiary qualified staff in the rooms than is required– including a Bachelor of Education Teacher starting in the Babies room in 2016, and more professional development for staff.

Also, more support staff on hand helps free educators to focus on the care and development of the children, a generous budget for resource purchase and maintenance, more floor space and outside grounds for children than guidelines require and the ability to use the St Andrew’s Anglican College grounds and facilities for play and excursions to experience a little bit of ‘big school’.

The focus isn’t just on learning.

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FAST FACTS  St Andrew’s Little Saints Early Learning is a long day care centre providing care for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years.  Little Saints Outside School Hours Care provides Before School Care, After School Care and Vacation Care for all children from all schools in the local area from Prep through to age 12. The Service is open 50 weeks of the year closing only for 2 weeks over Christmas and an approved Kindergarten (Pre-Prep) Program operates between 8am and 4pm for 40 weeks per year.  An action packed school holiday vacation care program is offered by the Outside Hours School Care with some places still available.  There are still limited places for the Early Learning Centre for 2016 and some for Outside Hours School Care.  For information on vacancies and enrolments St Andrew’s Little Saints on (07) 5471 5600 or visit the website http://www.saac.qld.edu.au  The Service was recently given an “exceeding” overall rating by assessment body ACECQA.

The Service emphasizes the development of strong bonds and meaningful interactions between staff and children so the educators grow to know the children well, through observation, guidance and daily interaction.

Using their knowledge of each individual child staff can then build programs that will best meet the children’s developmental needs and interests.

Although the staff carefully and regularly plan experiences for the children to develop skills, they understand children have their own interests and spontaneity happens.

Spontaneous opportunities for learning are well catered for with more caring, well-trained staff on hand to actually notice the child’s interest and help turn it into an opportunity for development of a skill through a play activity. Financial resources are there

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Education to help staff light up that child’s imagination when it is needed- when the child expresses the interest.

Inclusiveness, sustainability and community also appear in all aspects of the Service’s practice including the children using buckets in the rooms for lunchtime food scraps to put in garden compost, helping children care for flower and vegetable beds, educating children to collect their rubbish, using dots on the toilets to show children what to press for water saving, educating on waste and electricity reduction and acknowledgement of the traditional indigenous owners of the land.

Celebrating ten years in operation this year, the Service is fortunate to have Ola Goryl and Trudiann Marshall - two highly qualified early childhood professionals as lead educators, pictured above.

As educational leaders of the Service, Ola and Trudiann are committed to staying up to date with current research into early childhood and all developments on policy and procedures to make the Service one that exceeds all benchmarks.

To help achieve this Ola is involved in leading a number of professional support networks and assists with professional development training for Early Childhood educators and Trudiann is involved in Sunshine Coast educational leadership networks. Both regularly attend professional development to stay

informed of cutting edge early childhood research and development and ensure staff take up these opportunities as well.

Both Ola and Trudiann are regulars in the Centre’s rooms and grounds to gain a familiarity and knowledge of the children and collaborate and reflect regularly with all staff.

The Service uses the current research of the Walker Learning Approach which is a play based approach inspiring a child’s natural curiosity to learn and is used as a method of delivery of the governments 'My Time, Our Place: Framework for School Age Care' (FSAC) and 'Belonging, Being and Becoming: The Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)’.

Ola and Trudiann say the staff are like a big family and some of the most satisfying aspects of their roles is seeing the staff have passion in their work and having children from the same family return to journey through the Service so contact is maintained with the children even after they leave the Centre, which adds to the family and community feel of Little Saints.

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Local business—spotlight

Security firm adds high profile vehicle PEREGIAN Springs based security firm QSEC has unveiled it's new Community Safety Vehicle (CSV) pictured, ready to serve the safety and security needs of Peregian Springs residents and business.

The CSV design ensures a highly visible presence in Peregian Springs offering random patrols, lockup and holiday checks (eg pet feeding, mail collection), perimeter checks, welfare checks on loved ones, first aid and rapid response- all performed by local highly qualified staff.

The CSV operates 24/7 with a night patrol service between 8pm and 4am and will soon have a 360 degree roof mounted CCTV camera installed.

The firm says CSV presence will help deter opportunistic crimes such as theft and vandalism and assist to prevent property damage during attempted break-ins- minimising the need for costly insurance claims and increased premiums.

QSEC says the CSV is assigned small areas for the aim of response times shorter than emergency services.

General Manager Matthew Lewis, a Peregian Springs resident, says “Our streets are your streets” and is keen to keep Peregian Springs a safe and connected community to live in.

Member of the National Security Association of Australia, QSEC can tailor services to suit your needs.

Patrols start from 45 cents per day.

QSEC wants to gauge interest in the CSV services from residents and business, including builders of houses at lockup stage and those in body corporate areas unsure if existing security providers service their home.

The holiday season is gearing up so call QSEC on 1300 828 547 for more details.

Local broker makes finalists list for Awards PEREGIAN Springs local and top Aussie mortgage broker Trevor Ryan has been announced as a Queensland finalist in The Adviser Better Business Awards to be held in Brisbane in February.

Trevor, who was also recently named Aussie’s top national mobile

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mortgage broker for the most settled loans in the first quarter of the 201516 financial year, is a finalist in the Best Regional Broker category.

He is up against George Farmer from Aussie Bundaberg, Jon Colley from Loan Wize and Phil Rogers from Loan Market Townsville City.

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Wait for the real deal on super WEALTH NEWS with Tom Wigzell Patersons Peregian Springs Phone: 5409 6120 YOU may have seen a lot of articles in the press recently about proposals to change superannuation and the Age Pensionanyone and everyone seems to have an opinion.

Recent headlines have included: “Retirees urged to sell homes,” and “Push for $2.5m lifetime limit on super.”

The Grattan Institute has even argued for an annual limit on super contributions of $11,000, and there have been numerous stories about proposals to increase the tax rate: on superannuation funds; pension funds; and, on contributions.

Please understand that all these reports are either based on proposals being put forward to Government by various interest groups, or at worst are based on speculation.

At this stage we do not know if any of these proposals are being considered

seriously by the Turnbull Government.

In any case we would have to see any Government plans to change Age Pension entitlements or the way superannuation is taxed, raised in the May Budget, debated in the public forum and by the various political parties, and then passed through both houses of Federal Parliament, before being passed into law – and potentially even then they would come with generous ‘Grandfathering’ provisions.

We would only be speculating too, if we were to attempt to guess which of these reported potential changes were likely to become Government Policy.

For the time being we suggest you take these suggested changes for what they are - ‘newspaper headlines’ and wait for May 2016 and the Federal Budget to see what actual proposals the Government is giving any serious consideration to.

Note: This is intended to provide general advice only and has been prepared without taking into account your objectives, financial situation or needs and therefore before acting on advice in this document you should consider its appropriateness having regard to your objectives, financial situation and needs. If any advice in this document relates to the acquisition or possible acquisition of a particular financial product, you should obtain a copy of and consider the Product Disclosure Statement for that product before making any decision.

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Local profile

Spirit is key to living a good life AFTER finishing school and embarking on a Pastry Chef apprenticeship in New Farm, Ian Dredge felt there was a spiritual ingredient missing in his life.

The now Peregian Springs Anglican Church Reverend says as a youngster he had always been to church and loved Theology.

On completing his apprenticeship he worked in a bakery to earn an income while studying in a Bachelor of Theology and working part time in a church.

With his Theology qualification and a graduate education degree he obtained a Chaplaincy role at St Hilda’s and then Robina High on the Gold Coast.

Ian moved to Peregian Springs in 2013 to become part of the Anglican Church of Noosa assisting with the many works of the Ministry including he says 'sharing the Good News of Jesus' and connecting the disenfranchised with assistance and services such as Samaratin Care, the Food Bank Tewantin Office, and other programs to feed, clothe and accommodate.

When the chance to help lead a new congregation at Peregian Springs arose in 2015, he was an eager candidate.

Ian says he makes the services at Peregian Springs Church intentionally guided and accessible as many people haven’t been to Church before.

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He also applies the “so what” test to his sermons each week being a test which ensures there is an application to the sermon for our lives.

“When I write a sermon and ‘so what’ hasn’t been answered then I’ve failed so I start again,” Ian said.

Ian is married and has a 2 year old daughter and can relate to many young families in the area so says he is mindful of creating a welcoming and relaxed family feel in the Church with great music, prayer and teaching where people can be as together or solitary as they want to be.

Ian says people come to Church for many reasons if they have questions or uncertainty and although they may not get direct answers the general feedback is that Church gives people a balance point to find their feet while looking for answers and it helps them get to know people in the community.

The Church offers Sunday services with a children’s program at 9.30am at St Andrew’s Anglican College, with morning tea, supervised crèche, stories and music and Communion on the 3rd and 5th Sunday, regular meet and greet coffee mornings and bible study groups.

The first Peregian Springs Carols, run by the Anglican Church of Noosa is on at the Ridges Sports Fields on 17 December 2015 from 4.30-6pm for markets, 6-7pm for carols, with food and craft stalls, music, dancing from The Dance Centre Peregian Springs and a choir. Bring picnic rugs and singing voices for a night of fun and festivity.

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Bring your voice to the beachside carols DON’T forget the annual Peregian Beach Carols on 21 December 2015.

The iconic event run by the Peregian Lions is popular with Peregian Springs residents and it’s suburban neighbours alike.

This year it has a Disney theme called “Once Upon A Christmas Carol ” and is produced by Melissa Isles featuring the Doo Wop Dolls, pictured, along with traditional carols favourites and the excitement of the fireworks display.

The event, at Peregian Beach next to the Surf Club, starts at 6.30pm for two hours of fun and entertainment, with a gold coin donation per person on entry requested.

A free bus will take residents from

Peregian Springs to the event from St Andrew’s.

Details of the shuttle bus plus the phone app for all of the updates and the Christmas Songs is on the Carols website at peregianbeachcarols:weebly.com/.

You can Follow the Peregian Lions on Facebook www.facebook.com/ peregianqldlions.

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Dance Centre finishes year on a high THE Dance Centre Peregian Springs recently wrapped up a very successful year with their end-of-year concert on 29 November at the Flinders Performance Centre, which included the Nutcracker Ballet.

Co-Directors Deborah PreeceBrocksom and Richard Leader are excited at the progress all the children have made this year, including the acceptance of two more dancers into The Australian Ballet School (ABS) Interstate Programme – Elizabeth Troone and Scarlett O’Rielley - for a total of six students to receive this coveted recognition.

In addition to an outstanding classical ballet programme, The Dance Centre offers other dance genres, including jazz, lyrical, contemporary, musical theatre, drama, acrobatics, Tiny Toes, and most recently, adult ballet.

Expansion plans are currently underway to bring health and fitness under one roof with two new businesses set to open on the upper floor next to The Dance Centre Peregian Springs.

Synergy Physio – Nichole Hamilton and her team have over 17 years of private practice experience and offer expert treatment for low back and pelvic pain, hip pain, spinal problems, and sport/dance injuries.

Synergy Physio will also offer yogaphysio classes, physio-pilates classes, and workshops.

Nichole is excited about the Balgownie Drive location becoming a hub for health and fitness, physio, 18

Come explore dance

 13-15 January (ages 7-17) Summer Dance Camp – (9am-3pm) 3 days  18 January (ages 3-8) Free Tiny Toes Fairy Princess Party (5-6 pm)  19 January (ages 3-8) Fairy Dance & Crafts - (9am-1pm)  20 January (ages 6-12) Free Dance Mad Disco Party (5-6 pm)  21 January (ages 6-12) Dance, Fun & Fitness Camp - (9am-3pm)  22 January (ages 8-16) Seriously Classical Ballet Camp – (9am-3pm)

Term 1 will begin 27 January 2016, and The Dance Centre offers free trial classes from 27-29 January. More details at www.thedancecentreperegiansprings.com

dance, and yoga. Watch for their January opening!

Natural Health Centre Peregian Springs is run by Vanessa Doyle and offers the community an individualised approach to healthcare using diet, lifestyle, herbal medicine, supplementation, massage therapy and acupuncture to assist you in reaching your optimal health. Services offered are Acupuncture, Massage Therapy, and Natural Medicine utilising Herbal Medicine.

For more information and online bookings go to www.NaturalHealth CentrePeregianSprings.com or phone 0427 154 448.

The now expanded Dance, Health and Fitness Centre will hold a series of free community sessions and dedicated workshops on 'Dance Fitness - Holistic Health for Women' over the Summer. More details at thedancecentreperegiansprings.com

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“Safe, Inclusive and Connected Neighbourhoods and Online Communities”

December 2015 Update

A MESSAGE FROM YOUR AREA COORDINATORS Thank you to everyone that came along and supported the launch of our Neighbourhood Paula Lyall, Leigh Boggis and Vivienne Collins Watch Group in at the official launch of Coolum 10 NHW held in October at Peregian Springs Golf Club.

October.

We were overwhelmed by the community spirit and support we COOLUM 10 COMMITTEE received on the day.

Area Coordinators: Paula Lyall It has been a long journey getting Leigh Boggis our group established and now that Treasurer: Bob Joubert we are finally official the hard work Secretary: Vivienne Collins starts.

For those that are already following You can contact us at: our facebook page this is the best way PSNHW@hotmail.com to stay up to date on local police Or news, tips and information. We will https://www.facebook.com/ also have a blog running soon for PSNHW/ those that are not facebook users, so keep an eye out for details in future POLICE STATISTICS 1/11/15 to 6/12/15 publications of Peregian Springs News.

Total 36 Offences We will be at the Peregian Springs Assault – 4 Offences Christmas Carols on 17 th December handing out information and other Drug – 9 Offences freebies, so pop over to our tent and Other Property Damage – 6 Offences say hi!

Other Theft – 13 Offences On behalf of the Coolum 10 NHW Traffic and related – 0 Offences committee we wish you all a safe and Unlawful Entry – 1 Offence merry Christmas!

Good Order – 2 Offences Unlawful Use of Motor Vehicle – 1 Leigh and Paula Offence (Area Coordinators)

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