Qld Guides | Jimboomba - April 2022

Looking for a new hairdresser?

Sueshel Hair and Beauty offer ladies' and gents’ cuts by qualified professional staff that will go out of their way to offer you a service with convenience.

Owner and Jimboomba local, Janet Smith works alongside her fellow hairdressers and beauty therapist to offer customers the best in hair and beauty services. They work with you to advise the best product and service for you to be able to obtain that great salon look.

“I am a local to the area and have lived in Jimboomba my entire life. Most of my staff live within 10 minutes of here,” stated Janet, “We offer everything from waxing to foils, colour, hair extensions.”

Sueshel Hair and Beauty service a diverse range of clientele – catering for everyone from all ages far and wide.

“We still do our perms for our lovely older generation, all the way down to our young teenage girls coming in and getting a balayage,” explained Janet. “We have clients that drive from Burleigh Heads to Canungra as well as many of our beautiful locals right here in Flagstone.”

For more information, visit their Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/ sueshelhair/ or call Sueshel Hair and Beauty on (07) 5546 9011 to book.

IMPORTANCE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT

Achild’s early years are the foundation for their future development, providing a strong base for lifelong learning and learning abilities, including cognitive and social development. Babies are born ready to learn, with around 90 percent of brain development occurring in the first five years of life.

Vision and hearing pathways develop first, followed by early language skills and higher cognitive functions. A child's vocabulary often quadruples between ages two and four. These connections become more complex over time as children grow, and influence brain devel opment to create positive learning behaviours from an early age.

Research shows that children who participate in quality preschool programs are more likely to arrive at school equipped with social, cognitive, and emotional skills. Higher levels of education al success, employment and social skills have all been linked to moderate levels of participa tion in quality early childhood education. There are a large variety of early learning centres available to Logan parents.

Kaleidoscope Kids Early Learning Centres follows the Early Years Learning Framework to extend and enrich children’s learning from birth to five years and through to school. They combine routine and spontaneous activities to provide a varied and exciting curriculum for children.

While at Springwood Community Kindergarten, it is more focused on play inspires learning. For 45 years, their experienced Early Childhood

teachers have delivered engaging programs that balance play, learning and school readi ness in a supportive environment.

Whereas Amana Family Day Care is an ap proved form of child care that is provided in the Educator's own home. The home-based setting provides a familiar and safe learning environ ment. Family daycare can offer care during standard hours, evenings, before/after school, during school holidays and in some cases overnight and weekends.

But what should parents do if they notice their child is not meeting those important mile stones? Eli’s Place is here to help. Eli's Place works closely with families to provide support, strategies and education to build long term skills and results in the form of Occupational Therapy.

Occupational Therapy enables people to com plete the activities that they find meaningful. For children this might look like playing, sleeping, feeding themselves, learning, regulating them selves and becoming more independent in all activities of daily living.

Occasionally children need a little extra assistance with their work and that is where 10/10 Tutoring services come in. Working with children from kindergarten to Grade 12 and at times on into adulthood to help them develop positive attitudes, skills and strategies required in becoming a lifelong learners for the fast-changing world.

SAFE HAVEN COMMUNITY

HAVEN COMMUNITY

Safe Haven Community and White Lady Funerals are asking locals to accept the challenge and host a World’s Biggest Dinner Party on May 14, 2022, to raise funds and awareness of the work Safe Haven Community does to support women at risk of domestic abuse.

Safe Haven Community Executive Director Jaeneen Cunningham said women were the fastest growing group of homeless people in Australia, and domestic and family violence was the leading cause.

The charity provides early intervention path ways, allowing women and their children to escape abusive relationships before the situation escalates to physical violence.

“Your involvement in the World’s Biggest Dinner Party will help provide crucial

accommodation desperately needed additional support services, that will directly reach over 1000 women a year across Australia,” Ms Cun ningham said.

White Lady Funerals Queensland Regional Manager Tania Dell’Amico encouraged people, businesses and community groups to host their own dinner party event in May to support Safe Haven Community.

Ms Dell’Amico said week in week out her team saw the heartbreaking consequences of the ep idemic of domestic violence, and it had to stop. “As a funeral director I have looked after too many families that have lost loved ones due to domestic and family violence,” Ms Dell’Amico said.

“Raising awareness of this contemptible issue is an important priority for us. Our people are on the front line of this issue. Our people don’t want to continue burying the victims of domestic violence.

“The impact of domestic violence affects so many people. I want us to be a part of the change, so we are not called to look after ‘that women’, ‘that family’, ‘those children’. That’s why White Lady Funerals has chosen to spon sor the World’s Biggest Dinner Party.”

Ready to take the challenge?

Get your very own fundraising page and use the ‘Host Kit’ to organise your event to invite family, friends, colleagues and/or sponsors

SAFE HAVEN COMMUNITY

By Jaeneen Cunningham.

Safe Haven Community is a NFP small charity that helps women and chil dren fleeing domestic abuse. We are registered with the ACNC and the ATO, so all donations are tax deductible.

Our service offers temporary accommodation (from kind citizens in the community that donate their spare rooms to us to manage) so women have somewhere to go rather than sleeping in their cars when they flee. We have counselling services to help you with support and just to have someone to talk to. We also accompany women to court when they are usually alone and find just seeing the perpetrator in court intimidates them. So having someone by their side makes a world of difference.

Safe Haven Community targets vulnerable women who are experiencing coercive control (invisible abuse like economic, sexual, verbal, fear and intimidation, gaslighting and threats, just to name a few). It’s the abuse that you can

not evidence. It’s the shame that women feel. If we can help women and children as an early intervention process, there will be less women & children being killed, like Hannah Clarke and her children.

Sadly, offering a service like ours, does costs a lot of money. Although most of us work vol untarily and give more hours in a day towards our cause, we are dedicated to ensuring the vulnerable are supported. We still have to pay operational costs to run the service. As we are not funded by any Government organisations, we need to rely on the kindness of citizens and business to help us raise funds.

Each year we organise fundraising activities and we have had many businesses support us in these efforts. This year we have had high teas and fashion fundraisers. We do like to chose one major event that will bring awareness to our service and raise a substantial amount to increase our capacity.

This year we are organising ‘The Biggest Dinner Party’. There are many people in society that want to help but just don’t know what to do. So, we thought how great would it be to have a dinner party in your own home, invite some friends, everyone can bring a plate and there would be a small cost which would go to Safe Haven Community.

Everyone can be innovative with the concept. You could have beer and pizza to a 3-course dinner party. The choice is yours. We have had some organisations like Rotary who are or ganising a large gathering on a private property, with bands etc. So, it can be whatever you like, just as long as you bring awareness to domes tic abuse and how it can affect anyone and you have fun along the way.

What is really important with this project is ensuring more women and children are saved. They do not become homeless or worse still a

statistic. If we can get others in the community to help spread the word, that is the ultimate goal for us.

We opened this up to the whole of Australia and to friends and family overseas. Domestic abuse has no boundaries, it happens all over the world.

We have been lucky with this project to have White Lady Funerals get behind us and sponsor us. White Lady Funerals is Australia wide and will be supporting us by holding events and advertising the event within the community.

So, we are asking the community to support Safe Haven Community by registering to hold a dinner party and raise some much needed funds. To have fun while bringing awareness to the community about our service to help the vul nerable. To be educated about coercive control and to feel great that you have done something great to save someone’s life.

Register yourself or a team and please spread the word to your family, friends and work colleagues to join in. https://www. safehavencommunity.com.au/worlds-biggest-dinner-party

WE E K E ND Getaways

CANUNGRA

The quaint, country town of Canungra –rich in history, culture and adventure – is just a short one-hour drive from Logan. The town has retained its old-world charm and is a popular destination with day trippers, motorcyclists, hang-gliders, birdwatchers and bushwalkers.

Canungra Creek is a favourite spot for bird watching with walking tracks, waterfalls and picnic spots found along the creek. Why not order some food to go from the Canungra Takeaway; who are serving up some of the best crunchy fried chicken and fish and chips around.

A must-visit on any day trip to Canungra is The Outpost Cafe. This iconic cafe, originally built in 1946, is renowned for its award-winning homemade pies. Day trippers can enjoy a cold beer and bistro-style take-away from the historic Canungra Hotel.

For brunch with a view, you can’t go past The Flying Bean Café. The Café is located at the iconic Beechmont viewpoint overlooking Numinbah Valley and Mt Warning.

Canungra bustling city centre is perfect spot to get a in bit of shopping before you head home. Stop by The Shoe Vault for quality, affordable footwear you can’t find anywhere else. A visit to My Country Escape is a must. The boutique fashion and homewares store were the winner of the Scenic Rim 2021 Business Excellence Awards. Get lost in your imagination at the Canungra Books and Art, as you browse the fantastic range of quality second-hand books and let your worries fade away and relax at Eve By Nature Day Spa Retreat on your next day trip.

Planning to stay? Country Mile Escape has two modern self-contained studios ideal for those looking to escape the city! This luxury accommodation provides a magical location for couples looking for a romantic Scenic Rim getaway or friends and family seeking a relaxing countryside escape.

Why not book a stay at Greenlee Cottages. These contemporary cottages with rustic charm that looks

over a backdrop of Greenlee Farm macadamia orchard are perfect for a weekend getaway.

For a farm stay experience that’s ideal for families, you can’t go past Clandulla Cottages & Farm stay. A tranquil and private getaway featuring luxurious self-contained accommodation. Get involved in farm activities, hand feed and cuddle friendly animals and toast marshmallows around the campfire at the end of the day.

Canungra has a little bit of everything in the heart of the Gold Coast Hinterlands. There is something for visitors to do all year round. So why not make Canungra your next weekend getaway.

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BATTLE

OF THE BURGERS VOTE

FOR THE BEST BURGER IN LOGAN!

People’s Choice Awards

People love a good burger. No food topic triggers more debate than a discussion about the best burger around. But which restaurant truly does the best burger in Logan?

You get to decide by voting for your rightful champ in the ‘Logan City Guides’ Battle of the Burger Challenge.

It’s a chance for everyone to get involve and support our local burger venues while having a

bit of fun and engage with the local community. One lucky voter will be randomly selected to win a pack lunch for them and their team! That’s some serious patty buying power. You can only vote once — so make your vote count!

Voting is open now so make sure you visit the below restaurants and decide for yourself!

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CELEBRATING LOGAN’S PETS!

Pets come in all different shapes and sizes; from dogs and cats to birds, fish and reptiles. There is a pet out there for everyone! With National Pets Day on the 11th of April, we come together to celebrate our pets. Although if you are a pet owner, you know there’s not a day that goes by that you don’t celebrate your animal companion!

On National Pets Day, it’s an opportunity to lavish their pets with the adoration and care they deserve (well, more than on any other day). Taking them out for a walk or a drive, buying their favourite treats, or getting them a new toy to play with from local pet stores like Comfy Critters in Loganlea or Little Wardy’s Pet and Aquarium in Slack Creek, are just some of the ways that pets are spoiled just a little extra on this day.

Treat your pet to an experience. You can’t go past Pooch Avenue in Slacks Creek, Queensland’s first luxury, 5-star Dog Grooming Salon, Day Spa, Day Care and Boutique or Puppercuts, a professional dog grooming salon

in Shailer Park. If doing it yourself is more your style, get all your grooming supplies from DGS Imports.

Are you looking for some time away? Brooke’s Inspired Pet Services has got you covered for everything from Pet Sitting, Mobile Grooming, Pet Photography and much more! If you are a bird owner, Brisbane Bird Minding in Rochedale South is the place to go. Catering for short- and long-term stays, personalised care and attention in a home away from home environment.

Are you looking for an exciting place where your family pet can interact and socialise in a safe and stimulating environment? Then Canine Cubby - Activity Centre for Dogs in Loganholme is perfect! They also offer Aquatic Rehabilitation Therapy, which is great for dogs recovering from several injuries, degenerative conditions and those who are overweight.

Ensure your pet is living its best life at the Daisy Hill Veterinary Clinic. A local family-owned and operated vet that has been in the area for over 30 years.

But the day is not all about them, why not gift yourself an everlasting memento of your beloved pet with an original hand-painted watercolour pet portrait or gift from Lucy & Coco Pet Portraits & Gifts.

So the question remains, how will you celebrate your pet this National Pets Day?

THE KEITH SCHMIDT ART COLLECTION

By Dr. Graeme Nicholson.

The Keith Schmidt art collection consisting of 44 superbly drawn prints has been repositioned in the George Harch Museum at The Beenleigh Historical Village. They are now featured all together. Unfortunately, Keith passed away in 2015, but this collection remains as a reminder of his prestigious talent.

The drawing seen below is an example of Keith’s drawings. This one is entitled:

‘Main Street Beenleigh as it appeared in 1874’.

The Beenleigh Hotel is shown in the centre background, the Planters’ Rest Hotel on the right.’

Beenleigh Historical Village & Museum located at 205 Main Street Beenleigh QLD 4207,

takes you on a journey of years gone by. This collection of our Early Australian heritage is organised as a village and dedicated to preserving the cultural legacy of the old Beenleigh region for current and future generations.

The Village is open from 9.00 am until 3.00 pm at 205 Main Street, Beenleigh. Please telephone (07)3382 0608.

Sign placed with the Keith Schmidt Collection

Dining Guide

COFFEE & DUMPLINGS

Coffee & Dumplings is a locally-owned community gathering place located in Springwood. Providing the community with an exciting fusion of East meets West flavoursome food at an affordable price for all to enjoy. People can expect generous portions, heavenly coffee, healthy smoothies and thoughtful service. Come along and let us provide you with an experience beyond your expectations.

Big Buns

Big Buns in Browns Plains is a game-changing burger joint slinging gourmet burgers and fingerlickin’ ribs. A collaboration between four mates, the American-style eatery was conceived in the midst of COVID-19. The mouth-watering menu has something for everyone, boasting 7 beef burgers, 5 chicken burgers, 5 plant-based burgers and 1 fish burger. So come along and try them for yourself!

GEORGE’S GRILL SEAFOOD & BURGERS

A favourite with the locals, George’s Grill Seafood & Burgers is popular for its range of top-quality seafood, varied cooking techniques and original recipes. Its menu features traditional and specialty items including Grilled Baby Octopus and Moreton Bay Bugs, and the famous gourmet burgers. The fish here is beautifully battered, crumbed or grilled and is melt-in-your-mouth delicious. A must try visit!

LITTLE RED DUMPLINGS

Whether you like sweet and soft or crunchy and succulent, Little Red Dumpling serves some of the best and most authentic dumplings in Logan. Prepared daily, their dumplings are made from fresh local ingredients and served with a delicious secret sauce. Why not expand your repertoire and try some of their ‘Not Dumplings’ dishes. Stand-outs include fried chicken baos and the wonton in red chilli sauce. They are open 7 days from 11am-9pm.

TAKE CHARGE AND BECOME A PURPOSEFUL COACHING LEADER

Iget asked, “how do I learn to be a better leader,” or we have some misunderstanding and disappointment in staff performance.

So much has been happening to ourselves and our teams this year. It is all putting a lot of pressure on people, not just what is happening at work or home but also amazing how many are looking at the world’s unrest. We need to be part of a positive culture to keep productivity (for ourselves and our teams). Something that makes us feel connected, more valued again, a need to feel your commitment and to grow and be part of something future-focused.

So what are some tips on Leadership and resolving employment relationships? Firstly remember:

“Before you are a leader, success is all about growing yourself; When you become a leader, success is all about growing others” Jack Welch.

My tips are:

• To KNOW YOURSELF, understanding your EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE - your emotional awareness of what makes you tick and how you interact with others. How can you inspire others? Know the strengths and weaknesses of yourself and your team.

• Develop a very clear VISION and SET CLEAR GOALS to stay focused. Know your strategies and live your strategies. You are the role model for everyone’s FUTURE FOCUS.

• Have BUSINESS VALUES (5-6 not too many) that guide everyone in performing and treating

their fellow team members and customers.

• Create great COMMUNICATION AND ENERGY. DON’T leave people out of the loop, give, and receive feedback- communication has to be two ways, but it starts with you. Listen, Listen, Listen and spend time with all your people.

• Create a CONVERSATION AND COACHING CULTURE (asking questions). Do this in both formal and informal ways by creating those learning opportunities, both big and small, for continuous development and encouragement.

• Create TRUST – be approachable, honest, and committed. Don’t blame - encourage learning. Trust your team to have a go but support them when they fall and make mistakes.

All these tips apply whether you are a solo entrepreneur or a team.

Lastly, create a SUPPORTIVE TEAM around you – internally and externally - Mentors, Coaches, HR organisations. Know when to ask for help; the buck will always stop with you, but we can help too.

Helen Cowley

Services for Business Growth & Improvement 0418 769 531

Helping you build your knowledge, confidence, performance and profitability with your Small Business Specialist.

helen.cowley @ sbis.com.au www.sbis.com.au

CAIRNS

Bruce Highway

The Bruce Highway. The seemingly never ending 1,679km stretch of road that has been connecting Queenslanders between Brisbane and Cairns since it was completed in December 1986. It has become a regular companion in the great Queensland Road trip.

With so many great places to stay, things to do and places to eat the possibilities are endless.

In this regular travel feature, we will be taking our audience on the ultimate

road trip, ‘Travel along the Bruce Highway’. Starting from Brisbane, we are going all the way up to Cairns! Featuring a new city or region every couple of months - along the way showcasing local attractions, places and hidden gems that everyone should experience at least once.

All aboard for the first destination: Sunshine Coast & Hinterlands!

Just north of Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast encompasses the coastline from Caloundra to Rainbow Beach; the lush countryside of the hinterland and the beauty of this region will captivate you. Rich in diversity, the destination is brimming with the best that Australia has to offer.

Pristine beaches sit alongside subtropical rainforests and majestic mountains, interspersed with villages steeped in history. Frolic at the beach in the morning and enjoy the afternoon in the lush hinterland, just a short drive away.

Savour the fresh and bountiful local produce through a paddock to plate and trawler to table dining experience or have your pick of accommodation; with such an amazing array of accommodation affording coastal or mountain views, the Sunshine Coast Hinterland is the perfect place for a peaceful holiday!

SUNSHINE COAST

BRISBANE

Discover an array of attractions, tours and experiences – from wildlife encounters to getting lost in a hedge maze and embarking on a special tour - there is a veritable goldmine of activities.

Feel like a local from the moment you arrive where the people are friendly and genuine.

The Hinterlands

Planning a trip to Queensland’s Sunshine Coast? Explore an abundance of beautiful beaches and discover their best-kept secrets. Spanning around 60 kilometres, the Sunshine Coast encompasses the space between Pelican Waters in the south, all the way up to Tewantin in the north. In between, there are over 30, extraordinary, expansive beaches to explore.

Planning to stay? Why not stay at Beachfront Towers in Maroochydore. These spacious and self-contained beachfront apartments boast spectacular ocean views. For families, you can’t go past Kalua Holiday Apartments in Maroochydore. These self-contained apartments are conveniently located within walking distance to the Sunshine Plaza Shopping Centre and a huge choice of restaurants.

Whether it’s your first time visiting or you’re a regular looking for new inspiration - there is plenty to eat, see and do at the Sunshine Coast.

HOT CROSS BUNNY WORKSHOP

Date & Time: Sat, 2nd of Apr at 10am

Place: Hyperdome Shopping Centre (booking required)

Beenleigh Historical Village & Museum

DOG MARKET DAY

Educational

CHEFS:

MINGLE MARKETS YARRABILBA

Darlington Parklands

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The ultimate

Mother's Day

Have you got your Mother’s Day gift sorted? With Mother’s Day right around the corner, it’s a great time to start looking for that perfect gift to say thank you to your Mum on her special day.

So go ahead and spoil all the special women in your life — your mum, grandma, mother-in-law and more — with these ideas we’ve put together to help you celebrate all of the mothers out there.

Love Lash Studios

Treat yourself and boost your confidence this Mother’s Day by having your lashes and brows done at Love Lash Studios. Located at Mount Warren Park, Skye and her team specialize in the application of individual eyelash extensions, eye lash lifts, henna brow, facial waxing and tinting. We have over 4 years’ experience in the industry.

P: 0456 213 920 | A: 9c/20-30 Mount Warren Blvd, Mount Warren Park. Fb: @lovelashstudio19

Paint’n’Pour Art Studio

Get your creative juices flowing this Mother’s Day with an art class with qualified Art teacher Liz Saul. Resin, Ink, Sculpture, Acrylic Pouring, Paint’n’Sip and more you’ll find it at this studio. Create your own artistic pieces to hang on the wall or create home wares such as cheese boards, earrings and coast ers. Instructor, Liz will help you to create your own unique masterpiece. They also offer Sip and Paint events, Paint Parties and Mobile Art Classes.

P: 0424 227 317 | A: 4 Bygrave Ct, Rochedale Sth www.paintnpourartstudio.com.au

Barefoot Fish

Looking for a unique experience to give or do with your mum this Mother’s Day? Why not treat your feet to a fish bath! Everyone is welcome to come and experience some giggles and walk away with soft and smooth feet, courtesy of the team at Barefoot Fish. Gift certificates available and group bookings are welcome.

P: 0434 274 153 | A: 27 Browns Plains Rd, Browns Plains | www.barefootfish.com.au

Elemental Shell

Unleash your inner artist this Mother’s Day! Be guided by the talented Michelle at the Elemental Shell as you participate in a group event or organise a private session for you and your friends. These art sessions are for you to relax with your favourite wine, have fun with friends and paint your own little masterpiece. The possibilities are endless!

P: 0401 366 883 | A: 108 Stubbin St, Belivah www.elementalshell.com

Devon Pixies

Celebrate Mothers Day with your loved ones at Devon Pixies this year with a special morning or afternoon tea. Enjoy a selection of irresistible sweet and savoury delights and delicious refresh ments that are sure to delight and impress. Sunday 8th May | Morning Tea:10am to 12pm Afternoon Tea: 2pm to 4pm Bookings are essential, please call to make your reserva tion. Full payment will be required prior to your arrival.

P: 0449 285 277 | A: 270 Jacaranda Ave, Kings ton | www.devonpixies.com.au

Little Red Dumpling

This Mother’s Day, instead of taking mum out for usual breakfast experience, why not treat her to something a little different? Delicious dumplings and a divine bar? Book us a table! With an offering of both meat and vego dumplings, fried and steamed, Little Red Dumpling is a guaranteed crowd pleaser. Be sure to try their pan fried pork dumplings and the rainbow dumplings, or feast your way through the entire list.

P: (07) 3290 0729 | A: Chatswood Central Shopping Centre | www.littlereddumpling.com.au

Rosie’s Candles & Melts

Honour your Mum, Grandma, Wife, or another special lady in your life with Rosies’s Candles & Melts. While it may feel a little clichéd to opt for scented candles, they’re classic gifts for a reason! All candles are made from high quality soy bean wax and melts are made from an excellent hard wax. Everything is hand poured and crafted. You can also find reed diffusers and coffee cups! P: 0402 891 585 https://www.facebook.com/rosiescandles/

Nemy Beauty

What better way to spoil that special lady than helping her feel beautiful, confident and appreciated with a ‘mummy makeover /HIFU face lifting’ from Nemy Beauty. Nermine, is an award winning beautician with over 25 years experience. This special Mother’s day offer includes Hifu full face, neck+ mini facial + lip mask brow tinting, reshaping for only $500, normally valued $1450. Booking is filling up fast so book yours now!

P: 0410 809 458 | A: 92 Third Avenue, Marsden Fb: @Nemybeauty Ig: nemybeautytherapy

DISCOVER WHAT’S HAPPENING IN BOONAH

Welcome to the heart of the Scenic Rim, Boonah. This charming country town is nestled among world heri tage-listed areas and is rich in natural beauty. Proud of its farming history, the town retains its traditional ‘high street’ where country shopping, friendly locals, talented arts community and fresh produce welcome visitors to their town.

Home to some of the region’s finest wineries, local gourmet produce, farm stays and scenic accommodation. Don’t miss a stroll around town and experience what this bustling country town has to offer.

It’s an exciting time for Boonah with two big events happening in May! Arts in the Olives is back in a NEW Olive Grove in the Scenic Rim and now a two-day event on Mother’s Day weekend 7th and 8th May 2022! Come along and take part in the creative workshops, browse the quality handmade stalls and art for sale, great food and entertainment!

Save the Date for the annual Boonah Show on the 27th and 28th May! A highlight of the year, the show has plenty to see and do including a great variety of rides, sideshow alley, food and merchandise, the demolition derby, chainsaw races, Ute muster, motor cross bike challenge, spectacular fireworks and much more!

Looking to stay? Boonah has a variety of accommodations available including the Boo nah Valley Motel perfect for singles, couples,

families and groups for all occasions. The motel offers affordable, modern accommodation with picturesque views at your back door. Or why not try Hammermeister House? Centrally located, Hammermeister House is a historic Queenslander set in beautiful gardens and stunning views of the border ranges.

If you’re looking for a weekend getaway or a romantic retreat? Then you can’t go by Barney Creek Vineyard Cottages. From exploring the mountains and National Parks to relaxing with a glass of wine in the comfort of your cottage, no matter how you wish to enjoy your time, Barney Creek Vineyard Cottages offers it all.

Located in Harrisville, Summer Land Camel Farm is just a 25-minute drive from Boonah and an hour from Logan. There you can meet their gentle camels, feed them, take photos and learn about the anti-ageing and immune health benefits of Camel Milk. See their products be ing made and experience the freshest products straight from the farm.

Enjoy country fare in their cosy Café, taste delicious camel milk, gelato, their amazing cheeses, cakes and their famous camel-cino. Try their anti-ageing skincare products and learn why camel milk is the ultimate ingredient for skincare.

If you’re looking for somewhere to eat, Boonah and surrounding areas are home to a range of dining experiences; from fine dining at The Vue Restaurant to grabbing a coffee and a bite to eat from Sandie Lee’s Kitchen or learning to cook your own stunning meals using local produce with Caz from Scenic Rim Cooking Classes. There is something for everyone to enjoy!

AFTER FIVE YEARS, ARTS IN THE OLIVES IS

BACK!

Considered by many to have been the Scenic Rim’s most popular arts event, BADCAP is proud to announce that, after a break of five years, ARTS IN THE OLIVES is back! It’s still in the Scenic Rim, one of the Lonely Planet’s top destinations in the world, but it’s just changed olives groves which takes it from south of Beaudesert to east of Kalbar.

2008 saw the first Arts in the Olives take place at Worendo Grove in the Lost World. BADCAP (Beaudesert and District Community Arts Project Assn. Inc) had a wild idea to host an International Sculpture Symposium in Beaudesert and extra funds were required. The event was so successful it ended up running for ten years.

As many people have missed Arts in the Olives so much, there has been a lot of pressure to recreate this special arts event and it is with much pleasure that BADCAP, in conjunction with the Olive View Estate, will bring you 2022 Arts in the Olives.

So much will be the same – arts workshops and demonstrations, artisan stalls, a day and night music program, free children’s workshops and Arts in the Olives’ very own art gallery, but some thing new will be the sustainability and lifestyle sessions.

Arts in the Olives is moving from one side of the Scenic Rim to the other. Olive View Estate at Kalgun is the 2022 venue. Olive View Estate is at 58 Kulgun Road, Kulgun which is a few kilometres from Kalbar on the western side of the Scenic Rim and only an hour from Brisbane.

The other major change will see the activities being held over two full days with entertainment being a highlight as the sun sets over the ranges on the Saturday night. The Scenic Rim Regional Council has also chosen Arts in the Olives to be the venue for its second Arts Dinner of the year which will feature inspirational talks by practi

tioners sharing their journeys and explaining how their art connects to community.

Another first for Arts in the Olives is that there will be an option to camp overnight – either BYO tent or rent-a-tent!

The ever-popular Food Trucks featuring international gourmet food, using as much locally-grown produce as possible, will be another reason not to miss this highly anticipated event.

With all the workshops to choose from, it’s guar anteed there is going to be something to appeal to everyone. Participating in a workshop in the mid dle of an olive grove in the Scenic Rim, one of the most picturesque spots in the world, surrounded by other creative people, will again be the year’s highlight for many.

Among the many workshops are blacksmithing, mask making, limestone sculpture, mosaics, felting, bamboo flute making, weaving, stitching, indigenous art, metalsmithing, eco-dyeing, pottery, jewellery and pizza making. To see the complete list go to www.badcap.org

And to all the mothers, who have been treated to an outing to the Lost World for Mothers’ Day in the past, they will be pleased to hear that Mothers’ Day weekend has been chosen again. The dates to diarise are Saturday 7 May and Sunday 8 May.

Brochures with the full exciting program are now available, and as workshops always fill quickly, it is recommended that everyone books online just as soon as they can. A discounted price for entrance tickets will also be available online with one or two day passes available. (Workshop participants do not pay an entrance fee.)

Brochures are now available at the Libraries, Cultural Centres, coffee shops, Visitor Information Centres or from Kalico Country in Brisbane Street Beaudesert. Details are also available online www.badcap.org

THE BOONAH SHOW IS BACK FOR 2022!

The Boonah Show Society is pleased to announce that plans are well underway to run the 121st Show. Show Schedules are now available, in print or online versions.

Don’t miss out on experiencing all the Boonah Show has to offer! With new features including “Showcasing Boonah” a new virtual reality experience that showcase Boonah’s producers, attractions and venues as well as hourly cooking demonstrations in the licenced McDougal Building or try the local beer, wine and produce in the Muller Building.

For families, there is the Interactive Area next to the Animal Nursery, designed with young chil dren in mind; where they can be “little farmers”, gather eggs, dig some potatoes, plant some seeds, shell some corn, make a scarecrow, and lots of other activities including the Scarecrow Trail. Be sure to pick up your free Scarecrow Trail Bag.

You can see all this, as well as all the traditional features of a good old fashioned country show including Sideshow Ally and loads of free enter tainment! See the Boonah Show Program for full details including days and times. Don’t miss out on the special prepurchase ride tickets, which you can buy when you purchase your 2 day Gate passes at IGA Boonah.

The Saturday Night Show will be bigger and better than ever. The Monster Trucks are back along with a massive Fireworks display with a Pyro Musical theme! As well as all the favourites, as in the Young Farmers Challenge, the Ute Muster, Racing Lawnmowers, Historic Speed Cars and Demolition Derby.

One of the major changes brought on by Covid regulations, is that our patrons are encouraged to pre-purchase gate passes via the Agfast Scan Code, which you will find on show flyers, or on our Facebook and website. However, we will still take entries and you can pre-purchase your Gate passes over the counter at the Of fice, or via email or the Webpage, as no entries will be taken on the day.

As Qld Health Covid Regulations stand at pres ent, Patrons will need to use the Qld Health QR Code and show their green tick before entering the grounds.

For more information about the Boonah Show or to book tickets, visit www.boonahshowsociety.org.au.