Qld Guides | Scenic - October 2022

What’s On this October Scenic Rim

October is here and with so much to see and do in the Scenic Rim, here are some events not to be missed in the region.

Boonah: Health & Wellness Expo, 14th Oct

The Health & Wellness Expo is the place to go for the latest in fitness, wellness, nutrition, health, psychology, education and more. Vis it the Carinity Fassifern Health and Wellness Expo on Friday, 14th October from 9 am to 12:30 pm to hear directly from the service providers that are here to support you.

It will be an information-packed day at the Carinity Fassifern Community Centre, complete with Health and Wellness give aways, morning tea and light refreshments.

Check-in with the Carinity team on the day and get connected to the range of services that are available in our caring community. This is a FREE event. Proudly sponsored by the Qld Mental Health Commission and administered by Check-up. For more information about Carinity and the services they provide, head to their website, carinity.org.au or follow them on Facebook, @carinityfassifern.

Tamborine Mountain: Tamborine Mountain Colour Run, 16th Oct

Great family fun at the Tamborine Mountain Colour Run!

The Tamborine Mountain Bushrats are proud to host the Tamborine Mountain Colour Run for 2022! On the 16th of October from 11 am to 2 pm, come and enjoy a beautiful day out at the Tamborine Mountain Show Grounds field and have some fun in the sun!

The Tamborine Mountain Bushrats are a fam ily-oriented community rugby league club. All age groups and skill levels are catered for and everyone is welcome. All funds raised, will go directly back to the club and help develop our kids’ teams. There will also have a pre-registra tion tent for the 2023 season sign-on, a jumping castle as well as food and beverage options available. Tickets for the Tamborine Mountain Colour Run are available on Eventbrite.

Beaudesert: Kalbar Swap Meet 2022, 16th Oct

This Swap Meet is more than just cars. There will also be trucks, tractors, vintage caravans, market stalls, live music and food and drinks. Sunday, 16th October will be a day of shopping, browsing and fun at the Kalbar Showgrounds. Hosted by the Fassifern Car Club Inc, classic vehicles are the hero of the day so don't miss the presentation at 10 am. Whether you are seeking collectables, toys, DVDs, car parts, wool, hats, garden ornaments or household goods, you will be sure to find them amongst

the many stalls. Gates open at 6 am for the general public with a $3 entry fee. Children 12 and under are free. Camping is available in the showgrounds for an additional fee.

Tamborine Mountain: Tamborine Community Country Markets, 16th Oct

For a great Sunday morning out, come along to our Tamborine Community Country Marketwith so many treasures to be discovered!

Enjoy browsing many stalls, including: Hand made Craft, Bric a Brac, Plants, Clothes, Candles, Wood-Turned Items, Fruit & Veg, Coffee Van, and a Sausage Sizzle by the TDCA Inc! Held on the 3rd Sunday of the month (Sunday 16 October) from 8am to 1pm at the Tamborine Memorial Hall, 2760 Waterford-Tam borine Road, Tamborine. Come along for a real country experience, looking forward to seeing you there! Keep up to date with the latest news and events, head to their Facebook page, @ TamborineCommunityCountryMarkets.

FORMER NURSES GIVE NEW LIFE TO THE ROYAL HOTEL

Jayd Moore and Cath Bates are bringing new life to The Royal Hotel Harrisville. These two former nurses are giving this historical pub a revamp and a fresh perspective.

Nestled in the heart of the Scenic Rim, is The Royal Hotel Harrisville, one of Australia’s most historical venues that date back to the 19th century. Originally established in 1875, as the Harrisville Inn by Margaret Wholey Dunn, who was one of Australia’s first female licensees. The original hotel serviced the local cotton and

beef industries and was one of the earliest hotels in the region before later burning down in 1916 and was later rebuilt in 1920.

Partners for 12 years, Jayd and Cath first met when working as nurses at Logan Hospital. Throughout their 20 and 30 years respectively nursing careers, Jayd and Cath have faced many challenges, none more so than the Covid pandemic.

“We were both working at the Gold Coast University Hospital at the time and felt it (the pandemic) was our challenge to take on as health care pro

This country hotel has been restored to its former glory that often leaves visitors commenting on its beauty and the warm and friendly atmosphere.

fessionals. We had to stay and help. However, after the pandemic we decided it was time for a new adventure,” explained Jayd.

Over the years, the couple had been on the lookout for rural properties.

“Both Cath and I have a love of the country. Cath is originally from Victoria and I was born in Beaudesert, however, I moved around a lot growing up. My old man worked with cattle and would travel around to all the stations in Queensland,” explained Jayd. “I would take every opportunity to escape living in the city. Often taking short-term contracts to work in hospitals in rural areas like Mount Isa.”

As luck would have it, last year when Jayd’s Great Uncle's property, the Royal Hotel Harrisville got too much for him to handle due to health reasons, they were offered the chance to buy it from him.

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There are very few pubs left where people can have a hearty country meal by the wood stove in the restaurant on a chilly winter’s evening, or sit out on the veranda and overlook the town or country side with a cool breeze in summer

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Upon seeing the property for the first time, the couple fell in love.

“We fell in love with the property when they first laid eyes on The Royal Hotel Harrisville. It felt like home and we were excited about the po tential we saw in it” stated Jayd, “We instantly knew this is where we were meant to be and decided to buy it.”

Since purchasing the hotel last year, the pair have been working hard to have this muchloved family pub reach new heights, producing great products and delicious quality pub meals.

“With the help of our excellent chef, we are preparing a new menu to launch in the coming months – showcasing local produce and our new signature dishes” shared Jayd.

“We have also brought back the Sunday Sess with live music every Sunday for people to enjoy whilst they have a delicious meal with friends and family. The music is on from 12-3 pm. Some of the upcoming musicians performing in October include Caleb Caswell and Daniel Sprule.”

So, why not stop by The Royal Hotel Harrisville this weekend - the perfect destination for your next weekend adventure. To stay up to date on the latest news, events and deals happening at The Royal Hotel Harrisville, check out their Facebook page, @TheRoyalHotelHarrisville.

HARRISVILLE

A day in the country without the cowpats. Have you ever been gobsmacked when you've driven into an unfamiliar town and found its charm totally engaging?

Harrisville is an old-fashioned picturesque country town less than an hour drive from Brisbane, an hour from the Gold Coast, making it on the fringe of Ipswich.

Named after the Harris brothers, John (1819–1895) and George (1831–1891), who established a store and cotton ginnery in the area at the time when the American Civil War had created a worldwide shortage of cotton.

Enjoy your day out and let us know what you think about Harrisville. We would love to hear if you found any other interesting places to visit in Harrisville.

Harrisville Memorial Park & Gates

The Memorial Park and gates were originally erected to commemorate those from the district who died in service or were killed in action during World War One.

Plaques have been added on either side of the entrance gates listing the names of those from the district who served in both World Wars, including service women.

In June 1922, the Harrisville District Welfare Committee and Returned Soldiers League amalgamated and pooled their funds amounting to £200 for the purpose of erecting a suitable war memorial for the shire. A property in the heart of town was purchased for the purpose of a park. The committee hoped to raise £1000 and make the memorial park not unworthy of the shire's 23 fallen heroes in the Great War.

The Brisbane Courier, 17th June 1922.

TAMBORINE MOUNTAINS SCARECROW FESTIVAL IS BACK FOR 2022!

Mark your calendar! This year’s Scarecrow Festival is from the 28th to the 30th of October. The Tamborine Mountain Scarecrow Festival is back for Halloween weekend in 2022.

Hundreds of handmade scarecrows will be competing for titles will be featured on a 17km mountain trail.

Come along, explore and enjoy handicraft and antique shops, art galleries, wineries, cheese factories, breweries, cafes, restaurants and organic produce outlets.

The Tamborine Festival is an annual event to celebrate the great lifestyle locals enjoy

on the Mountain as well as want to share with incoming visitors.

It is essentially a huge sculpture show with the subject being scarecrow-related!

Everyone and anyone is encouraged to make a scarecrow and display it on the ‘Spot the Scare crow Discovery Trail’ or in front of their homes and businesses.

The Scarecrows on the Discover Trail can compete in several categories, for local fame. Young, old, clever and artistically challenged all participants and the result is hundreds of scarecrows that have to be seen to be believed.

All entries are free. All competition entries are eligible for Best in Show.

Competition categories include: Open, First Time in Field, Traditional, Business, Association/Club, Mountain School, Kindy/Day Care, Country Cousins, Family, Child, Celebrity and Best in Show.

So, it is time to think about making a scare crow - don’t forget to register your scarecrow. Registration and other forms will go out on

the 3rd of October and entries close on the 25th of October. All entry forms must be in the collection boxes at 4:00 pm. See the website for more details.

Other highlights activities include school markets, raffles, a Roving Magic Kombi, as well as colouring and poetry competitions which are open for everyone to enter. Be sure to get your entries in for the Scarecrow Festival Colouring and Poetry Competition. The competitions open on the 3rd of October and entries close on the 18th of October. All entries will be displayed at the Mount Tamborine Library during the festival.

For more information about the Mount Tamborine Scarecrow Festival and the Scarecrow competition, visit their website www.tamborinemountainscarecrowfestival. com.au.