A night of energy and enthusiasm hosted jointly by the SDPPA and Community Bank Samford on 16th August, saw more than 85 people come together to brainstorm ideas for future projects for Samford and surrounds at a facilitated Community Forum. Guests from local community groups, businesses and churches were invited as representatives of their communities, for the first stage of what is hoped will be a larger community collaboration. Discussions were focused on projects that could be considered for co-funding by the SDPPA and the bank, or possible seed funding for larger projects that would also require support from various levels of government. The community representatives on the night were asked to prioritise the ideas discussed. A survey was emailed to all attendees with the results currently being analysed. Feedback from the night as well as the results of the survey will be shared with the wider community in the coming weeks. The next steps for engagement and consultation will be expressions of interest sought from anyone in the local community interested in forming working groups to progress the ideas further. Back in 2010, the Board of the Samford Community Bank hosted an event, seeking ideas from the Samford Community which would serve our great community for the long term. Similarly, many will recall the Samford Futures project back in 2013, which grew out of an idea from the community and was taken on as an initiative of the SDPPA. It aimed to gain consensus about a vision for the Valley that reflects the strengths, beliefs, needs and aspirations of theThecommunity.SDPPAand the Community Bank Samford Board look forward to what comes from this new list of ideas and in turn, the future of our community. We will keep you updated in future editions and through our social media pages.
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The Annual General Meeting of the Samford & Districts Progress & Protection Association (SDPPA) will be held at 7pm on Wednesday 21st September at The Samford Community Hub, as well as online. All financial members of the SDPPA are eligible to nominate for the committee positions. A Nomination Form is available by contacting the Secretary, Leah howmeeting.thealsosecretary@samfordprogress.org.au.Hudson:YoucandownloadaMembershipFormfromSDPPAwebsite:samfordprogress.org.au.AftertheAGM,therewillbeageneralWhydon’tyoucomealongandseeyoucanhelpsupportthiscommunity?
DO YOU CHRISTMAS?LOVE We’re looking for Christmas Elves and Fairies to help us. Christmas on Main Street is a much loved annual event and the final activity of the year for the SDPPA. Planning has already begun to make this year’s event bigger and better. We’d love to hear from anyone in the community willing to volunteer their time to join a small but dedicated group of volunteers to manage all aspects of the event.Ifyou’re interested in sharing your time and talents with us, get in touch and come along to a planning meeting to find out more. Email: secretary@samfordprogress. org.au. It definitely takes a village to make this village Christmas great!
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Samford Valley Garden Group Hail garden lovers, we are back in business on 8th September and Spring is in the air. Notice how the flowers, shrubs and beautiful wattles are about to burst forth in glorious colour? We are focusing on African Violets this Aandmix,fertilising,wickparticularlymonth,thesystem,pottingleafgrowingflowering.smallplateof nibbles or fresh fruit would be appreciated. A $1 donation will get 2 raffle tickets for two draws and multiple prizes. We are also demonstrating setting up a unique way of displaying your favourite shrubs and you may like some cuttings from my garden. More on that later. See you on the 8th in my home garden. Please ring 0408 422 084 for details. Happy Spring. Glenys Grant M 0407 671 2022 SSN Management Committee: Damian Davies (Non-Executive Committee Member), Barbara Kienast (President), Mercedes Logan (Secretary) and Steve Parry (Treasurer)
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I (as well as Mercedes, Steve and Damian) look forward to a bright future for the SSN and welcome any of you, or perhaps someone you recommend, to step into these positions and continue its wonderful legacy.
Nominations are sought for President, Treasurer and Secretary. Should these 3 positions not be filled, the SSN will cease operations. Nominations are also sought for two NonExecutive Committee Members. For more information or for a Nomination Form, please email secretary@ samfordsupportnetwork.com.
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CHANGES AFOOT Dear Samford Valley Community, it is with a very heavy heart that, after 11 years as Founder and President, I announce my time has come to step away from the SSN. Most of you will be aware that the SSN has been my primary focus and passion, since founding the organisation in 2011. The service that the SSN provides, thanks to each and every one of you, means that so many people in our wonderful community can get the care and support they need whilst receiving the benefits of human connection.TheSSN is such an important part of my life and this has not been a decision that I’ve taken lightly or made swiftly.
Unfortunately, my work commitments have changed and my new full-time role requires more international travel. This means time away from Samford and time away from the level of commitment required for the SSNOurpresidency.nextAGM, to be held on Saturday 1 October, provides the opportunity for a fresh team to sculpt and grow the SSN. Our other Management Committee members (Mercedes, Steve and Damian) have also made the difficult decision to step down at this AGM. We realise this is not ideal to have all MC members step down at the same time, it is unfortunately the way it is due to individual members circumstances. All four current MC members have enjoyed and valued their time on the MC and highly recommend others think about stepping up into these roles. The Samford community is very lucky to have the SSN in place as a support network - it has often been referred to as a life saver.
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I am sincerely hopeful that either some of our members, or people from the broader community, will be able to continue this important service for our 200+ clients.
If you, or anyone that you know, is interested in leading the SSN, then I encourage you to nominate for a Management Committee position. If the SSN does not fill the President, Treasurer and Secretary positions (minimum requirement) then sadly, the service will cease operations. Obviously, this is something that I don’t want to see happen and I hope that the organisation can welcome new people to the management roles, with fresh ideas and direction, so that it continues to succeed well into the future. Myself, as well as the other Management Committee members, will be available to transition to a new team and provide support on an ongoing basis if required.
violinist Gloria Foley travelled to Camp Mountain to try ten of Tom’s violins, saying, “they are more than very good. One in particular, a violin with a belly of European wood and the remainder of Australian timbers, was excellent.”
By the time he was 89, Grandfather Tom had constructed 100 violins and violas and a half-size cello, which he added to his collection or gave away. During World War II he donated a number of these instruments to the Red Cross. Not restricting himself to stringed instruments, he also donated over 1,000 handmade walking sticks to convalescent warBushwhackingveterans. to make violins and mobility aids was not without its dangers however, after Tom severed two toes and partially severed a third when a piece of wood rolled under his foot as he was chopping it. Again Tom’s concept of limitations meant this was no obstacle. He promptly removed the partially severed toe and applied Stockholm tar to the affected areas which healed without further medical assistance.Tomwas known for singing while he worked, understanding that a secret to happiness was to be busy at something he loved. Continued over Pictured above: Tom with great grandson, Scott Edwards, son of Eunice Edwards, who happens to be the daughter of Ida (nee Richards) and John Scott of John Scott Park. What a family history!!
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Celebrating Father’s Day With ‘Grandfather’Samford’s Father’s Day on Sunday 4 September provides an opportunity to appreciate the generous natures of our local dads, granddads and father-figures and indulge them in getting away with a few dad-jokes. It also gives us an opportunity to share the story of a historically well-known and loved personality known to everyone in Samford in the mid 1900s as “Grandfather”. Tom Richards was born in 1866 in Camp Mountain where he worked as a banana farmer. After retiring at the age of 65, his real story began. Tom spent the next 30 years handcrafting violins and walking sticks from wood he sourced locally, losing toes along the way, without any musical background, and with his left hand turned almost back-to-front due to a badly-set broken bone. Tom had been told that a violin could have no tonal quality unless it was made from imported timber. Evidently not one to understand the concept of limitations, Tom set about studying craft books to teach himself how to carve and assemble violins. He used timbers including pink ash, Queensland pine, silver ash, wattle, sandalwood and tulip wood; harnessing hair from his draft horses’ tails for the bows. “Each fiddle I have made I designed myself. I have never copied any other maker,” he said in a newspaper article in 1957.Musicians who played his resulting instruments acclaimed their tone and craftsmanship, equating them to many top EuropeanQueenslandmakes.concert
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“When I started playing at Samford Rangers I knew almost nobody in the Samford Valley. Karen knew school parents from Samford State School and had built a group of local ‘mum friends’, but I would disappear into Brisbane for work and then home with her and the kids; after living here for almost nine years I actually knew almost nobody from our community.” “Now I have a huge network of locals I know, and a large group of local blokes I’m mates with. I hadn’t realised how much I missed ‘bloke time’ until I had it again. When I duck down to Drakes it can sometimes take me 45 minutes to get back to the car because I run into so many people I know!”
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Further supporting the benefits that the club provides to the community, Andrew and Karen’s printing business, Worldwide Queen Street CBD, has been a Silver Sponsor of the Samford Rangers in 2020-22 and will be a Gold Sponsor for the 2023-25 seasons.
Andrew is dad to Milly (15), James (13) and Grace (11), all of whom play or have played at the club, creating opportunities for him to step into the role of coach and referee.“Iabsolutely love being part of creating a positive team spirit, within which, the kids feel free to stretch their limits, enjoy exercise and the outdoors, and to have a heap of fun overcoming challenges and improving,” he said.
Robbo is just one of many dads and parents who volunteer their time each week to facilitate fantastic outdoor opportunities for others. A big thanks to you all for the energy you dedicate to putting smiles on kids’ faces and running them ragged by dinnertime. Both articles by Tanya Hall Thanks to Samford Museum for background on Tom Richards. 1300 979
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Pictured: Andrew, after refereeing an Under-13s game with Milly and James running the lines as Assistant Referees - “a really nice moment.”
“I’ve enjoyed the exercise and the competition, but the biggest benefits have been the camaraderie of other local men. So many of us work very hard and then head home to partners and children but without a regular, healthy social outlet,” he said.
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Robbo’s top ‘Dad’ joke (as voted by his kids) Did you know that nobody who lives in Samford can be buried at the Samford Cemetery? They have to be dead.
As Samford State School celebrates its 150th year this year, Tom was present to cut the cake at the 90 year ceremony after enrolling as one of the school’s first students in For1872.all the dads who like to have a go at something they otherwise know little about and provide entertaining stories along the way, this one’s for you. Happy Father’s Day!
“Our club fulfills an incredibly important role in our community; it provides health and fitness, outdoor activities, social opportunities and all of the character building that comes with learning, trying, practising, being tested and being part of a team for over 800 players across more than 600 families. Think about that for a moment, that is a huge impact!” he said. “I find it extremely rewarding to play a small part in bringing those benefits to all those families.”
“Our three kids are also experiencing this enjoyment; they are at the club at 8:15am every Sunday to help with the club’s Miniroos kick-off program for the 3-5 year olds. They absolutely love it, and the little kids have a blast.”
credits his involvement in the club for a sense of local connection and fulfilment that comes with being active with a group of mates, and is grateful to his wife Karen for kicking him out of the house one Monday night to join a Masters training session at Harold Brown Park.
A Dad of Players As a parent, player, coach, manager, coordinator, sponsor and referee at the Samford Rangers Football Club, Andrew “Robbo” Robertson has been kicking goals for the community for the last eight years, and represents everything we want to celebrate about Father’s Day. He is currently the Masters Coordinator, as well as Assistant Coach for two of the club’s younger teams, but rates “Dad of Players” as the best role of “Robbo”all.
From previous page One of Tom’s violins can be seen at the Samford Museum, donated by Ruth Monro who was given the violin at the age of 9 from Tom himself. She recalls Tom and her grandfather George McLean as being the best of friends with Tom spending many Sunday afternoons on their veranda playing tunes on one of his “fiddles”.
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“The connection and bond with animals seems to change people’s personality and everyone is healed,” heYousaid.can get in touch with Wayne to learn more. Call 0435 330 758.
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INDIGENOUS CARE AND ANIMAL WELFARE Wayne Coolwell is on a mission which he hopes will benefit both animals and indigenous people. A Mununjali man from Beaudesert who now lives in Ocean View, Wayne is looking to lease 15 -25 acres of farming land to provide care for farm animals who have done their time and are of no more use to farmers, and at the same time improve the lives of incarcerated indigenous people. The land will be used to create a haven where animals will be cared for by low-risk indigenous prisoners or parolees who would come to the farm to be re-skilled. With a farm management team and volunteers, Wayne believes that connecting animals and people in this way will help to build confidence and skills, reducing the risk of re-offending.According to ABS, between 30 June 2020 to 30 June 2021, the total number of prisoners in Queensland increased by 15% (1,295) to 9,952. This was the largest annual increase, both numerically and proportionally, of any of the states and territories. Sadly, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander prisoners increased by 15% during the same period (441) to 3,479, more than a third of the total prison population. This is a shocking statistic that Wayne wants to change and while he accepts there will be plenty of challenges along the way, he believes this idea canWaynework.is a former journalist and has been involved in animal welfare for about 30 years. His love for animals and his sadness at the increasing incarceration of indigenous people is his motivation to make a difference.
“There’s been a long association of indigenous people with animals on country for thousands of years. Animals have always paid an important role for our people as totems and as a food source. Programs like this have worked in other states,” he said. Initially, the work undertaken would include building fences, feed sheds and housing and Wayne has been speaking to Qld Corrective Services about the potential for rehabilitation of prisoners under supervision with this project. His plan is for the first stage to not only include indigenous people, but also community groups and volunteers who would be willing to come together to start the develoment process and bring Wayne’s vision to life. Down the track, there would be potential to incorporate students who could come on tours, learn about caring for animals, indigenous care and conservation principles. All he needs is to find someone willing to lease their land and work with Wayne to give animals and parolees a second chance of life, so the healing work can start. GoFund Me, community support and Government support are all being investigated to make this project a reality.
don’t have to explain or edit yourself. You can bounce ideas off of one another, explore what worked for them, and try it yourself,” she said. Kim’s memoirs of her extraordinary journey will be released later this year. Her experience with expanding on her wellness toolkit is one she is passionate to share with others.
A Mental Health Journey in DETAIL RUOK Day is on Thursday 8 September, and while speaking to someone who may be struggling is a fantastic first step, connecting them to hope takes that action further.
“I don’t like the saying ‘step outside the box’, I prefer ‘get a bigger box’. What I mean by that is exploring other options that you wouldn’t normally think of, to add to your wellbeing box, which can be called on during difficult times,” she said. “Adding movement of some description daily, also getting outside, and managing your stress by regulating your breath. Eating a minimally processed diet is vital for brain health too. And finally allowing the space and time to reconnect with yourself, through meditation, journaling, drawing, etc. Explore what is out there. Try them out, and see how you feel. And please remember that all is NEVER lost.” More information on DETAIL is available at: donteverthinkallislost.com.au and on RUOK day at: ruok.org.au. You can join Kim on Friday 9th September at the SCHUB from 3.30pm. Tanya Hall You can access great resources to start a conversation @ www.ruok.org.au DID YOU KNOW When you advertise in The Village Pump, you are supportingalsothe local community! FIND OUT HOW editor@villagepump.org.au
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Despite the apparent hopelessness of her situation, Kim found the strength to research multiple ways to support herself, leading her down the path of nutrition, exercise, talk therapy, yoga, and mindfulness. These activities caused the shift in Kim’s life so many had said was out of her reach. Today, her depression has been in remission for over 15
keep going, to keep breathing. My family especially saw me at my worst, but they always believed I would recover, although I didn’t believe them at the time. It would appear they were right after all.”
“Being able to connect with other people that have a shared experience can lessen feelings of isolation. You don’t feel alone, you
‘Don’t Ever Think All Is Lost’, or DETAIL, provides an empowering community for those experiencing anxiety and depression. The initiative was founded by Kim Garthwaite, a mental health nurse, clinical nutritionist, yoga teacher and Beyond Blue speaker, after her own experience struggling with severe depression.Kimwasthe mother of young children and working as a registered nurse when unresolved past trauma triggered a mental health collapse and she was hospitalised for nearly a year. Her mental health battle continued for the next eight years, with doctors eventually saying there was nothing else they could do for her. She was deemed treatment resistive by her psychiatrists; her family was informed that recovery was unlikely and returning to her previous life was unthinkable. At one point Kim was taking 18 pharmaceutical drugs a day and facing her 34th ECT (shock treatment) with no end in sight. “Seeing a loved one experiencing a mental illness can be heartbreaking. Family and friends often don’t know how to respond, especially to the duration of the illness. It isn’t, ‘take this pill and you will be fine’ or ‘talk to this professional and all will be sorted out’. It’s a long recovery, which can amount to years,” Kim said. Kim has credited her core family and friends as being “her rock” during this difficult time. “They held me up and encouraged me to
Kim says that finding a supportive community while going through mental illness is vital to recovery.
Kimyears.has gone on to gain qualifications in clinical nutrition, herbal therapy, personal training, and yoga. She started DETAIL to help others battling mental illness to find support and discover wellbeing practices. DETAIL provides online development programs and workshops, helping those who are struggling to know they are not alone.
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SING IT SAMFORD! Free Workshop
PILATES LIFESTYLE AND WELLBEING
Learning the Basic Principles in combination with the basic exercises, allows the participant to gain strength and flexibility over time. With this progressive understanding and gained core strength, an ability to achieve the exercises demanding greater control, balance and flexibility is achieved. We address postural needs and body alignment relevant to the exercises, therefore creating awareness around how participants hold and move their bodies on a day to day basis. We encourage our clients to practise one or two exercises, relevant to their needs, at home. When this is taken on, a remarkable increase in postural awareness and strength is gained. This awareness remains with the client even if they do not continue attending classes.Pilates created his mat exercises to be used on a daily basis without the necessity of equipment. Along with other common sense thoughts around health, he offered the interested person a way of staying independently healthy in body, mind and spirit. At Pilates Lifestyle and Wellbeing, we aim to continue his philosophy. Beginner’s classes run on Wednesday and Thursday at 9am. If you are interested in an evening Beginners class, please contact Dorothy on 0432 269 472.
Do you enjoy singing? Want to join in a local community singing event in Samford?
Nick’s workshop will help you sing more confidently by showing you how to coordinate breath and voice. By the end of the morning, you’ll be singing in harmony with your friends and neighbours. (invite them to join you!) It will be an enjoyable, casual and informative workshop on singing and Nick is excited to help you to get to know your voice a little better. No experience required, just a love of singing and having fun. If you enjoy this – stay involved! All participants will be invited to join a combined choral event at Christmas on Main Street on Saturday 3 December with rehearsals in November. Come and join in, children and people of all ages welcome. Parents - a great opportunity to together sing with your kids. The whole family is invited! Free Community Singing Workshop Saturday 24 September 10am – 11:30am Samford Farmers Hall, Main Street Samford. Limited places – so book now. More information and bookings: musicsamford@gmail.com (Microsoft Form to come see email for details) This workshop and Christmas on Main Street are presented by the Samford & Districts Progress & Protection Association to support and celebrate our local culture. Chris Bowen
LOCAL NEWS ph 0432 269 472 | pilateslifestyle.com.au 220 Mount Glorious Rd, Samford Valley Cafe Lagarto 3289 3550 Enjoy full table service and a view of the beautiful gardens when you dine in at our licensed venue. Bookings are best to avoid disappointment, but walk ins are welcome! Lots to see and do when you visit the cafe, make time to check out the farm walk and gift shops. Find us at the Lifestyle Centre, 225 Mt Glorious Rd, PLEASE NOTE: Regulations require us to keep a log of dining in customers, please don’t be offended when we ask for your details. Open 8am - 4pm, 7 days a week SeeMONTHLYSDPPAMEETINGANDAGMWEDNESDAY21SEPTEMBER,2022.Page2fordetails
Why attend a beginners Pilates Mat class?
The aim of our Beginners mat class is to provide the attendee with knowledge and understanding of the 12 Basic Principles applied when executing the exercises created by Joseph Pilates. These Principles are the cornerstone of all the exercises.
Come along to a free workshop on Saturday 24 September at Samford Farmers Hall. The workshop will be led by local resident and choral professional Nick Tyler.
During the latest monthly survey of the Eco-Corridor on 31 July, our birders recorded 62 species. Highlights included a large number of Silvereyes (with one flock comprising 19 birds), a Spangled Drongo in hillside planting P3 and a flyover of two Great Cormorants. Raptors again featured, with a Grey Goshawk seen below the powerlines and a White-bellied Sea-Eagle flying overhead was being mobbed by Masked Lapwings. Fairy and Tree Martins provided an identification challenge in the poor light (the former have a rufous crown and the latter a dark crown).
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The Eco-Corridor is now being used by education business Outdoor Spirit. Most children are 5 to 10 years old, but there are plans for an older group of 10- to 15-yearolds. The kids undertake bushcraft and re-connect with nature. They don’t go into the revegetation zones, but instead use the area by the waterhole past the water pump. As part of their environmental activities, they have already removed 3 trailer loads of rubbish from the river bank, which is a wonderful outcome. We will work with proprietor Guy Le Strange to determine how we can best use the Eco-Corridor to help educate the children about the environment.
PROJECTUPDATE The rotten wood on our much-loved Eco-Corridor sign has been kindly repaired by the Men’s Shed and the sign put back into place facing the carpark. We wholeheartedly thank the Men’s Shed for supporting our community project in this way.
Our monthly bushcare working bee on Sunday 14 August was basically a weeding blitz. Volunteers began weeding around the new plants on the riverbank planting P4 where there was a large variety of weeds emerging in the bare ground. Our priority was removing the Guinea Grass which can quickly overwhelm young trees (in good conditions, it can grow 0.5m in a month). After an hour, half the team moved to the hillside where there were many larger weeds threatening to run to seed. We didn’t get the chance to sweep through rainforest zones P1 and P2, so this will be a priority at our next working bee from 2pm to 4pm on Sunday 11 September.
Volunteers Needed Like many groups, the average number of volunteers coming along each month hasn’t bounced back to pre-Covid levels and we need more volunteers to return or come forward, if we are going to achieve our goals. We encourage everyone to stay behind for afternoon tea and socialise. On 10 September, we will take part in the Samford State School Festival to celebrate the school’s 150th anniversary. We will be putting on a joint display with the Samford Branch of Native Plants Queensland, so come along and say hi and find out more about our SDPPA community project. You can contact us via email (samfordecocorridor@gmail.com) or follow our Facebook or Instagram pages. Storer
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150th Anniversary 1872 - 2022 10:30 Official Opening Ceremony featuring Vivace & Allegro School Choirs & Cutting of the Anniversary Cake 11:00 1930s to 1960s Roll Call Senior Strings Ensemble Prep Performance 12:00 1970s to 1980s Roll Call Dance HQ Samford 1:20 Year 1 Performance Year 3 Classes Performance 2:00 1990s Roll Call IMPACT Performing Arts Year 6 followed by Year 5 Performance 3:00 2000 to 2010 Roll Call Dance HQ Samford Gold Coast 4:30 Beefa's Bush Dance Band 150 Festival, Saturday 10th September Samford State School Stage Program invites you to celebrate our Events & Displays Carnival Rides 11:00 5:00 The Samford Dog Jump Event 12:45 Pig Racing throughout the day 150 Years of History on Display Find us in the Library Resource Centre in Association with The Samford Museum Qld Colonial Assoc. Old School Games Blacksmith Activities Vintage Car Display 150 Cookbook Launch Art & Craft Market Place Local Community Group Activities Sweets & Cake Stalls & Showbags The Famous 'Samford Bottle Stall' Face Painting & Sideshow Alley Raffle over $8000 in prizes! FIREWORKS DISPLAY!! 6:50 Sushi to the Max | Juice Power | Mr Whippy Ice Cream | Hot Chips | Daily Fix Coffee | Devonshire Tea, Sandwiches & Refreshments in the 'Welcome Back Café' with thanks to the Samford QCWA & School P & C | BBQ All Day Long with thanks to the Samford Lions & School P & C | J'adore Les Crepes from noon | Alfresco Woodfire Pizzas from 3pm | The Festival Bar from noon | Carnival treats Popcorn, Fairy Floss, Snow Cones SCAN ME For full details and to RSVP your attendance use the trybooking link or scan the QR Code https://www.trybooking.com/CBGQN Meeting location at the Festival will be confirmed closer to the date Contact us: 150ysamfordss@gmail com "Celebration of the Decades" Roll Call Sessions Samford State School would like to WELCOME BACK ALL PAST STUDENTS, TEACHERS & STAFF to celebrate 150 years at the
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Members are thrilled to accept Samford State School’s invitation to hold two displays and a stall at Samford State School’s 150 years celebrations on September 10. Blacksmith Martin will have an outdoor cold work display while the indoors display will feature school and village memorabilia from the museum’s collection. Local history publications will also be on sale. We invite you to take this opportunity to speak with members about how the Samford District Historical Museum collects and records the district’s history and provides an educational olden days’ experience for school groups. You can also find out how to become a member.
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SamfordMuseum Quilt Show 2022 featuring a display of Kaleidoscope & one-block wonder quilts Amazing Craft Sales Table Handcrafted Quilts for Sale Samford Community Hall, School Road, Samford September 10th & 11th Saturday and Sunday, 9am - 4pm large display of quilts craft retail vendors tearoom and lunch bar indoor venue and facilities • variety of craft for sale (EFTPOS available) • drop off area • wheelchair access • good parking, buses welcome $6 entry includes morning or afternoon tea (gold coin donation welcomed) Winners choice rafße $2 ticket 1st prize: Handcrafted quilt 2nd prize: Handcrafted quilt Quilt Show proceeds donated to: Orange Sky Laundry Samford Support Network Contact: Diane 0412 676 732, Rae 0407 693 818 or email samfordpatchworkers@gmail.com
LOOKING BACK Not 150 years ago, but a 1920 snapshot of the district can be gleaned from some real estate advertising. The 1920 advertising poster, promoting the “Samford Railway Estate” by Isles Love and Co, shows businesses established along Main Street including a bakery, hotel, the Gayford & Co office, blacksmith and co-op store. A search of Trove newspapers in 1920 shows Gayford & Co were auctioneers, Gayford and Shepherd. Gayford & Shepherd, Union Bank Chambers, Brisbane and Samford (opposite the station) had a number of fruit and dairy farms in that prosperous district between Samford and Dayboro listed for sale and advertised in the Daily Mail 13 July 1920 inviting readers to “Pay a visit to the Samford Office and we will show you around.”
The advertisement reads –A grand AGRICULTURAL FARM 1 mile from the station, 60 acres of which 50 are under plough, and 10 acre paddock watered by 2 creeks, up to date house with 3 verandahs, telephone, out buildings, oil engine, wagon and harness, splendid returns, proved by books. 50 pounds per acre.BANANA FARM, 4 miles from station, 50 acres, 8acres bearing, 8acres planted, 1 acre maize, 2acres potatoes, 4 acres under the plough, 2 cows and 2 good horses, house 4 room s and front veranda. 550 pounds cash, Rent one fifth of returns. DAIRY FARM-3 miles from station,350 acres, permanent creek through centre of property, half under grass, scrub land, about 9 acres cultivated, cattle, 2 horses, usual implements, house, and outbuildings, Terms. Contact Samford Museum by email info@ samfordmuseum.com.au, phone 3289 2743, or visit Wednesday or Sunday 10am-4pm at Station Street, Samford. Samford Creek at Hill View Farm, Wights Mountain in the 1940s.
THE VILLAGE PUMP 19 AUGUST 2022– Page 13 Mt Glorious Rd RdSchool VillageSamfordTo To Ferny Grove Corbett St CemeterySamford CapersKidsSamfordCommunityChurch SamfordSchoolState ParkingParking Parking Parking OverflowOverflowParkingParking DropoffZone Parking Samford State School 150 Festival Carparking map Street ParkingStreetParking Samford State school 150 Festival will be held on Samford State school grounds 10 10:00amSept7:00pm Quilters Exhibition 10 11 Sept • Disability Parking will be managed by Samford Rotary Club to ensure this is used accordingly • Overflow parking is located at the Samford Community Church. However please note that there will be no traffic control to assist in the crossing of Mt Glorious Rd. Festival patrons are asked to take extreme care when crossing the road OverflowParking Important Information SAMFORD STATE SCHOOL 150TH FESTIVAL INFORMATION
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Thanks to Judith Hall who responded to our ‘Compare the Pair’ article by Peter Storer in the last edition. Judith emailed these lovely butterfly images taken at her home in Cedar Creek. “This type of vine has recently gone up a big, dead, old tree trunk (a widow maker as the old blokes say) and we’re likely to see the butterflies that like that vine again. We had dozens of them on a post near the house,” said Judith. From Peter Storer: The butterfly on the wall is a female Orchard Swallowtail, which is one of our largest local species. She lays her eggs on native citrus (Round Lime, Finger Lime) and other members of the Rutaceae family, including introduced citrus.The other butterfly is a Blue Tiger, which is very fond of the flowers of the Monkey Rope Vine (Parsonsia straminea) as shown. Its most common host plant is the Corky
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Milk Vine (Secamone elliptica), which is found in rainforest and vine thickets. To learn more about butterflies, check out the Butterfly and Other Invertbrates Club website (https://boic.org.au) and Facebook page.
If you would like to find out more, check out the R U OK website: https://www.ruok. org.au. Conversations can save lives. Care is one of the greatest things we can give. Cuppa and Chat, a place to form friendships, is on every Friday from 2pm at the SCHUB. Samford Scribblers is on Friday 2 September (first Friday of the month) at 12.30pm. DETAIL (Don’t Ever Think All Is Lost) is at 3.30pm on 9th September - the second Friday of the month.
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Prizes of money and archery equipment will also be available as rewards for successfulMoretoncompetition.BayRegional Council Mayor, Peter Flannery, said it was an honour to host one of the most prestigious events on the archery calendar, in the lead up to a Southeast Queensland 2032 Olympic & Paralympic“MoretonGames.Bayis one of the fastest growing regions in Australia and events like this are a key part of our march toward the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games as an up-and-coming sporting capital of Australia,” he said.
The National Target Championships promise to be the largest target archery tournament held in Australia in recent times and Samford Valley Target Archers is thrilled to be hosting the event, from Thursday 29th September to Monday 3rd October 2022, at the club grounds on Mt Samson Road. Archers, including para-archers, will compete with recurve bows, compound bows and longbows. At the time of writing, 233 archers from Australia and overseas have registered for the events and many more are expected to register in the coming weeks. In fact, registrations have been so popular, an additional venue will be used for shooting the round of 144 arrows on Friday 30th September, at the Mount Petrie Bowmen club grounds at Belmont. At Target Archers in Samford, you will be able to watch two rounds of 90 arrows on Thursday 29th September, and two rounds of 72 arrows on Saturday 1st October. The 72 arrow rounds will form the qualifying rounds for the archers who then progress into the match play - an exciting element for the sport where archers or teams of archers go head-to-head in elimination matches. Team match play and Mixed Team match play will be held on Sunday 2nd October, and the individual matches and medal finals on Monday 3rd.
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Samford Valley Target Archers are indebted to MBRC for their support and grant funding, and also to the State and Federal Governments for grants which have allowed significant improvements to the facilities since the club’s move to Samford in 2009. We also acknowledge the support of the Samford & Districts Progress & Protection Association and Community Bank Samford, part of Bendigo Bank. Spectators will be most welcome at this national event to experience the colour and excitement of an archery tournament.
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Samford Rangers Under 13 Girls (Division 3) completed a remarkable unbeaten season on Sunday with a victory against second placed UQFC. This great bunch of girls only formed as a team at the beginning of this year and immediately bonded under the guidance of super-coach Matt McGarry. The girls have played an entertaining brand of attacking football and have scored an amazing 93 goals in 14 games, and only conceded 9. Female participation at Rangers is on the rise, with around 50% more players this season than last. With the FIFA Womens World Cup being co-hosted in Australia next year, we expect this growth to continue and look forward to welcoming more female players to our club next season. GrahamPresidentYoung DOORS OPEN AT DAYBOROVETSVILLAGE
OUT & ABOUT Seeking New Sponsor Partnerships for 2023 Season & Beyond Samford Rangers FC is the largest community club in Samford and surrounds, with more than 800 registered players in 2022, from 3 years to 60+. Rangers is currently seeking new partnerships with local businesses that want to support community football, and promote their business across a wide demographic. Various sponsorship packages are available to suit all budgets. Please contact our Sponsor Manager, Bailee, on email sponsors@samfordrangers.org.au for more information. DID YOU KNOW... When you advertise in The Village Pump, you’re helping to support local groups and clubs too! FIND OUT HOW editor@villagepump.org.au
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The Dayboro Village Vet is now open, establishing a much-need accessible and advanced veterinary practice on Mount Mee Rd. Led by Ashley Young, Holly Goldring, and Rosie Overfield, the practice will provide routine healthcare consultations, advanced surgery, dentistry, medical care, second opinions, and comprehensive senior pet care.
Dr. Ashley Young grew up at the base of the Great Diving Range in a pioneer ‘timber town’ which is probably why he feels so at home in the region. A well-respected surgeon, he has the credentials, experience and skills to master complex orthopaedic and surgical cases, and is a sought-after coach to other veterinarians looking to improve their skills. Dr. Ashley is joined by his wife Dr. Holly who, like Ashley, has worked in Dayboro previously. Holly is a brilliant integrative medicine practitioner and has a special interest in geriatric medicine and supporting aging pets. Their partnership with Rosie Overfield, a well-known practice management and customer service specialist, will ensure Dayboro Village Vets provides a high-quality experience for the pets and people of Dayboro and its surrounds.
Dr. Slade Walker, owner of Old Mill Equine Service and the former Old Mill Veterinary Clinics, says, “I am incredibly grateful to see Holly, Ashley and Rosie head up a new team to reinstate Dayboro with the excellent veterinary care the community desperately needs and deserves. Dr. Holly and Dr. Ashley worked at Old Mill vets back in 2008. Together with Rosie, I couldn’t ask for a better leadership team to jolt life back into the clinic. Their surgical, medical and customer care is second to none. Out with the Old (Mill Animal Clinic) and in with the New (Dayboro Village Vets) while retaining the core values of a family-run business. The community will be delighted with the new team and services.”
THE VILLAGE PUMP 19 AUGUST 2022– Page 17 N Cruise Overnight in Port Bergen NORWAY NorthSea NorwegianSea London (Tilbury) ENGLAND Stavanger Tromsø Bodø Alta Narvik IN SEARCH OF THE NORTHERN LIGHTS LONDON – BERGEN or vice versa 13 DAYS | 6 GUIDED TOURS | 2 COUNTRIES SET SAIL 2023; 2024 $6,995pp in Veranda stateroom Half Moon IslandBrown Bluff Whalers CuvervilleBay Island Antarctic Peninsula Neko Harbor Damoy PointPetermann Island ANTARCTICA Drake Passage WeddelSea ChanneLemaire ARGENTINA UshuaiaChanneBeaglel CapeHorn Buenos Aires AtlanticOcean N Example expedition destinations Chartered ight FLIGHT CENTRE SAMFORD Shop 1a/39 Main St, Samford Village RSVP Today! Ph: 07 3289 3707 Email: nicola.carrington@ ightcentre.com.au You’re invited to attend our complimentary information session to learn what makes Viking uniquely different. Our presentation will cover river, ocean, and expedition voyages, plus our new ships and itineraries. Our Viking expert will answer your questions and help you plan your next unforgettable journey. INFORMATION SESSION | WEDNESDAY, 28 SEPTEMBER 2022 5PM HEADINGSUBHEADINGTHE VIKINGS ARE COMING TO THE VALLEY Join Viking for an informative and inspiring presentation to discover the world e Viking Way VIKING OCTANTIS, ANTARCTICA *Conditions apply. Prices are per person, in Australian dollars, based on double occupancy, subject to availability and correct at time of printing. Prices include all advertised discounts and offers are subject to availability. All offers are valid on new bookings made between 5 August 2022 and 31 October 2022 unless sold out prior. Prices and availability correct as of 18 August 2022. For offer terms and conditions visit vikingcruises.com.au/cruise-offers.html
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PRODUCE ON SHOW Mini Farm produce was on display at the recent Moreton Bay Food and Wine Festival. Such a thrill to have French-Australian chef, Manu Fiedel using our produce for his demonstrations over the weekend. The aim of the festival was to showcase the amazing local produce in the region, and with Alistair McLeod of Al’FreshCo as Ambassador, produce from Samford and surrounds was also on show. During Manu’s demonstration he used fennel, white salad market turnips, chard, kale, parsley, as well as our red salad market turnips, as shown in this picture. This was an amazing opportunity for our local charity to showcase what they do in the community to thousands of visitors to theMinifestival.Farm also had the opportunity to interview Manu, which will be up on our website soon. Head to www.mfp.org.auand if you sign up to our newsletter you go into the draw to win a free produce box to the value of $35.
Next time you sit down with your children or grandchildren to put together a jigsaw puzzle, take a moment to look more closely at the multitude of pieces that make up and complete that jigsaw puzzle. There may he hundreds of pieces of all different sizes, shapes and colours, yet once all those pieces are put together they form the image that the box cover promised.
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It’s a shame that more people in the world don’t take the time to do jigsaw puzzles and learn the lessons that such activity has to offer. The world is made up of all different kinds of people: different sizes, shapes, colours, genders, political and religious persuasions, yet together they all make up the big picture. No one people are more or less valuable than another. Samford Area Men’s Shed (SAMS) upholds these same principles and values. There are all kinds of men at SAMS. They come from different backgrounds, personal ideas and beliefs, yet all are welcomed, accepted and treated with respect, dignity and equality at SAMS. This becomes evident as soon as anyone steps inside the Shed: all the men welcome each other, and new visitors as well, like long lost brothers. If you didn’t have many mates before coming to SAMS, you’re guaranteed to have dozens once you step through that door. SAMS is the ideal place to meet old friends and make new ones as well. Men of Samford and surrounds, why not come along and see for yourself? Meet the men and make new friends at SAMS. Just come to the far end of Showgrounds Drive, Highvale on a Tuesday morning at about 9am - just near the high voltage power tower. Find out more at samfordshed.org. au or email info@samfordshed.org.au
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Marist180 and Scouts Queensland are recruiting now for Samford based paid traineeships in Conservation and Eco System Management (CAEM) and Construction. The two traineeship programs will work on site to rebuild infrastructure and undertake land conservation and construction jobs to help rebuild the site following the flooding that occurred in early 2022.All trainees are provided with required PPE and equipment to complete all work on site and tailored assistance to complete the traineeship and gain ongoing employment in their chosen field. These are paid traineeships to learn valuable skills leading to Therequalifications.isnoage limit with additional qualifications and ticket included in the traineeships, and applicants cannot be enrolled in school or other tertiary study. Additional support is available to all trainees and applicants must be vaccinated for COVID19.Bothtraineeships are based at Baden Powell Park and active from Monday to Friday. To enquire or register for this opportunity, please contact the Marist180 Employment and Training Co-Coordinator, Megan Smith-Roberts M: 0417 643 048 E: megan.smith-roberts@m180.org.auThesegreatprojects(pictured)have been created by M180 at Baden Powell Park in the past 3 months. There are plans to build another of the firepits at the Samford Scout Group and start work on building a rainbow serpent path on the Landcare project area alongside Cash Ave. We’ll keep you updated as plans progress!
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New recruits for 107 ACU Samford completed their basic recruit course recently, resulting in another 20 young Samford teens joining the unit. The weekend started off wet and cold, but the weather cleared for a great day on the Sunday. As my old Commander used to say, “if it’s raining, we are training” so a little water didn’t stop the weekend. New recruits learn how to live in the bush, camouflage and concealment, and other basic field crafts. The senior NCO’s of the unit were there as well training the new recruits, doing a great job. Our Monday night training is gearing up for the Annual Field Exercise coming up next month, with a large contingent of our cadets going to this week long camp at Enoggera and Canungra. Samford’s 107 ACU parades from 6pm to 8:30pm every Monday excluding holidays. If you are interested in joining, please come along or contact the Officer Commanding by email: armycadets.gov.au/ArmyGeneral107ACU@armycadets.gov.au.informationabouttheAustralianCadetscanbefoundat:https://www.
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THE VILLAGE PUMP 19 AUGUST 2022– Page 21 Samford Central Shopping Centre, Shop 7/8 Mt Glorious Rd, Samford Village 07 3289 6050 | foothealthclinic.com.au Foot Health Clinic FungalBeforeInfection After Flat Feet Custom orthotic innersoles to support your LaserbodyPodiatry for clear healthy toenails Ingrown toenail solutions including nail bracing and nail surgery Foot mobilisation techniques to keep your feet & ankles moving freely Our experienced Podiatrists can help you with: Book Online at foothealthclinic.com.au Foot Health Clinic Making everyday life, better!
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Nikki Boyd MP State Member for Pine Rivers
COST OF LIVING REBATE Earlier this year, the Palaszczuk Government announced a $175 Cost of Living Rebate would be applied onto electricity bills to help ease cost of living pressures. The Cost of Living Rebate will start being applied to electricity bills from 31st August. The exact timing of the rebate varies depending on individual billing cycles. If a household has not received their Cost-of-Living Rebate by the end of November, they should contact their electricity retailer. We are able to do this because Queensland’s power assets are publicly owned, so Queenslanders are able to share in the dividends. Keep up-to-date with my Facebook page nikkiforpinerivershttps://www.facebook.com/forfurtherupdates.
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DIVISION 11 REPORTCOUNCIL Do It again shine light a 2023 Australia Day Anyone can be nominated for an award with categories and eligibility criteria that ensure everyone’s contributions can be celebrated in any area of community life. The two categories are: Citizen of the Year Award and Mayor’s Community Spirit Award. This is your opportunity to make sure that people in our region are recognised and congratulated for all they do, whether they are involved in sports, arts and culture, the environment or the community. Visit mbrc. qld.gov.au/aus-day-awards. Nominations are open from 1 September until 28 October.
Road safety is a top priority, to make sure every Queenslander gets home and can enjoy our great Queensland lifestyle. Some safety works had been undertaken while this project has been under consideration. Skid resistance treatments and additional speed signs have been installed through the area to make the road a safer place for drivers while we work through the design process. We expect to have a new design for locals by early next year (2023), which will consider some of the great feedback we received throughout consultation. This project is just another example of the Palaszczuk Government’s commitment to delivering safer roads right around the state.
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It goes to show how important it is for locals to get involved in community consultation, because no one knows what the roads need better than those who drive them daily. Thank you to every person who provided their feedback, and I trust that the revised design will be a better fit with community expectations.
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The works planned between Lomandra Access Road and Camp Mountain Road intersection involved removing an overtaking lane, which locals overwhelmingly disagreed with. Based on this, the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) has set to work examining other design options to retain the lane while improving safety. 13,000 locals use this section of Samford Road daily. With so many people using this road, and the current crash data on the road, I know it is sorely in need of safety improvements. That’s why an additional $1.8 million in funding has been committed to progress a bigger, better design for an upgrade through this section.
Pet Registrations Due If you have a registered pet in your family, your renewal will be arriving soon and is due for payment by 30 September 2022. There are various payment options available which you will find on your renewal notice, or by visiting www.mbrc.qld.gov. au/payment-portal. If you have moved, or need to update any details about your pets, or to cancel a registration, you can do this viaDogswww.mbrc.qld.gov.au/renewal.andcatsarerequired to be registered by 12 weeks of age, or within 14 days of being brought into the region. The number of cats and dogs that can be registered to a property is regulated by local law and is dependent on the size of your property. Visit mbrc.qld.gov.au/animals for more information on everything to do with keeping animals on your property. Cr Darren Grimwade
Planned safety improvements for Samford Road have been revised thanks to valuable community feedback.
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The original edition reached Sir David Attenborough who sent Laura a handwritten letter praising her work: “Your lovely photographs are splendid reminders of how beautiful fungi can be.”
Passionate about environmental education, Laura has released the second edition of her book ‘A Glorious World of Fungi’, featuring more than 150 high-resolution photographs which she took across Australia, New Zealand, Europe and North America.
Laura holds a Bachelor of Environmental Management and Master of Environment, but her initial love of fungi started when she was five.
“I remember seeing all of these random ‘soccer balls’ popping up on the lawn from the kitchen window. Dad and I went to investigate to find they weren’t soccer balls at all, but were actually growing out of the soil,” she said. Laura is currently working on her next book, ‘A Glorious World of Insects’, exploring another vital component of our ecosystem.“Unfortunately, insect populations globally are declining, but there are many simple ways we can help insects in our own backyards, such as by turning off lights at night, planting a variety of natives and avoiding pesticides in garden sprays,” Laura said.“The natural world is just so full of amazing wonders, not to mention extreme beauty, and a lot of bizarre curiosities. From the constantlychanging landscapes to all the critters and creatures that we share planet Earth with.”
A Glorious World of Fungi is available by emailing: gloriousworldoffungi@gmail.com
“Fungi are such an important part of life on Earth and they provide enormous benefits to people, plants and animals. They play a vital role in keeping the environment, ecosystems and humans healthy,” Laura said. “The book is for a general audience, both adults and kids alike. It is packed with interesting facts and general information. My book is already in many homes (it makes a wonderful coffee table book) and is also being used in both schools and kindergartens across Australia and New Zealand.”
Many of us may absent-mindedly kick at the white caps that sprout from the lawn some mornings, but for Mt Glorious resident Laura Hewitt, these mushrooms are part of a whole other world of overlooked beauty.
Books are $36 each, with a $2 discount if you mention ‘The Village Pump’. Local pick up is available from Mt Glorious or books can be shipped Australia-wide.
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Printed locally using paper from sustainable forests, the new edition book is completely revamped, with more pictures, facts and curiosities.
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LOCAL NEWS 3289 1712 26 Station Street, Samford Village Mon to Thurs 7.30am - 7pm Friday 7.30am - 5pm Saturday 8.30am - 12pm Samford’s longest established General Practice Dr Trish Moloney Dr Carol McPhail Dr Ammara Chaudhry Dr Michelle Ledbury Dr David O’Regan Dr Ben McCullough Dr Christopher Whitney Dr Lauren Prictor Book online www.samfordmed.com.auat Female GPs available every day Same day appointments available Independently accredited
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Denise then demonstrated how to build a beautiful floral arrangement from scratch using Australian native specimens collected from her own and member gardens. This was fascinating to watch. Our next meeting on Tuesday 6 September in the CWA Hall, Main St, Samford, 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start, will feature former Queensland Nurseryman of the year and Branch member Russell Young, who will introduce us to ‘the best native plants for the home garden’. This will be a wide-ranging talk, including plants suitable for various situations, including sun, shade and different soil types, and will also cover any pruning or watering requirements. We consider Russell as our ‘walking encyclopaedia’ of everything to do with gardening, and his talks are always very informative and entertaining. Come along and discover some new native plants suitable for your property. We encourage attendees to bring along native plant specimens or examples of weeds for our ‘show and tell’ segment. After the presentation, we serve refreshments and draw the plant raffle while socialising. On 10 September, we will be taking part in the Samford State School Festival to celebrate the school’s 150th anniversary. We will be putting on a joint display with the Samford Eco-Corridor team, so come along and say hi and bring your native plant questions. Later in September, Branch members will visit a local native garden in Mount Glorious. To find out more about our friendly group, check out the website (npq.org. au/samford/) and join our mailing list at samford@npq.org.au.
At our August meeting, Denise Turnbull explained how florists categorise flower arrangements into ‘traditional’, ‘tropical’ and ‘native’ and that, in this context, ‘natives’ can include South African proteas (this sometimes causes confusion about the ‘Australian native flower’ category at local shows).Denise said that foliage is very important to provide a framework for a floral arrangement. Widely used Australian foliage include Silver Dollar Gum, Foxtail Fern, Umbrella Fern, Woolly Bush and Gymea Lily. Feature flowers may include banksias, kangaroo paws or waratahs. ‘Highlighters’ (or fillers) include Geraldton Wax, Thryptomene or various nuts and berries.
Peter Storer The Hills Chamber is having a Senior’s Month & Be Connected Week. Come and celebrate with the Senior Committee and enjoy lunch with a techno session. Thursday 20 October, 12 noon – 3pm at Arana Leagues Club Foundation Room. $25pp gets you a delicious buffet roast with veges, dessert, bread, tea and coffee. Click on the Events tab at www. hillschamber.org.au for further details and to book. If you are coming to both events, fill in both booking forms please. All seniors welcome. Enquiries to: Judith 0431 159 921 or Leonard 0417 883 688.
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Globally, a climate emergency has been declared in 2,248 government jurisdictions, covering one billion citizens. In Australia, 112 jurisdictions have now recognised or acknowledged a climate emergency, covering around 11 million people.
Wednesday, 14th September 2022, 5-7pm. Seminar Room, Caboolture Hub, 2 Hasking Street, Caboolture. Bookings are limited: Scan the code for further information.
Friday 23rd September (school holidays) 7.30- 9.30pm. Great family outdoor event. Gates close at 7.15pm. Traditional Welcome to Country and Smoke Ceremony. Hawaiian Opening Protocol - Blowing the Conch Shell. Maori arts performances and much more. Those of you who attended our 2019 Gathering will remember Kawika. He is back again this year, Kuma Pa’a Kawika Foster with his Hawaiian Mana Ola and Ho’oponopono Teachings over theOnweekend.Sunday 25th, we have a great Closing Ceremony with a new presenter - Bear Nutting, bringing us all together for a traditional In the Ground Maori Hungi with lots of vegetables cooked in banana leaves. Bookings essential for these group sessions. A Reader will also be in attendance. Text Maureen 0402 092 741 or email info@ kupidabin.org for more details. Forms can downloaded Volunteers
The session will comprise presentations from Professor Brendan Mackey, Adrian Whitehead, Dale Martin and Donovan Burton.Professor Brendan Mackey has a PhD in ecology from The Australian National University and is Coordinating Lead Author for the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, Working Group II - impacts, vulnerability & adaptation.
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The Australian Government recently joined our Pacific neighbours in acknowledging the “existential threats of the climate crisis”, with Prime Minister Albanese joining members of the Pacific Islands Forum in declaring a climate emergency. What does this mean for us?
The Moreton Climate Action Now campaign is pleased to be hosting a FREE presentation by four independent, highly credentialed speakers about the implications of local Councils declaring a climate emergency; including social, economic and environmental risks and opportunities. At this seminar, experts discuss why climate emergency declarations are important and how they can stimulate effective climate action in the local community, business and government.
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Adrian Whitehead is co-founder of Beyond Zero Emissions and Community Action for the Climate Emergency, and played a significant role in inspiring Darebin City Council to create the world’s first Climate Emergency Plan, which led to the creation of Community Action for the Climate Emergency to encourage and support other councils. Dale Martin is certified Lead Auditor in Environmental Management Systems ISO 14001:2015, Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and holds degrees in economics, finance and energy systems.Donovan Burton is a resident of Moreton Bay Region, as well as a climate adaptation specialist, and the founder of Climate Planning - an international award-winning organisation that has undertaken over 250 climate change adaptation projects throughout the Asia-Pacific region.
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THE VILLAGE PUMP 19 AUGUST 2022– Page 27 TOUCHJUNIORFOOTBALL Come and enjoy Touch Football for all. Ages 6-Adult. Thursdays from 5.00pm Samford Stags Touch Football Alan Cash Oval, Samford SEASON STARTS AFTER SCHOOL HOLIDAYS Phone Gary Edwards 0456 380 658 STAYTEAMtouch@samfordstags.org.auORINDIVIDUALNOMINATIONSUPTODATEONFACEBOOKFORGAMEINFO $99ONLYPERPLAYER6-ADULTAGES
Marnie OUT & ABOUT Restoring our local waterways BUSHCARE AFTERNOON Sunday 11 Sept 2-4pm QCWA Samford
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A wonderful Happy 96th Birthday to our oldest member Pat Dixon who attends often. Thank you for being a wonderful CWAFabulousmember.guest speakers at our August meeting with sisters, Olive Gilby and Hazel Henders sharing their life in Samford with us, which included riding horses to school and much milking of cows, growing bananas and also raising their families locally. Hazels’ family are fifth generation Samford School and Olive’s just one generation less. Many thanks ladies for reminiscing with us. We also had the pleasure of hearing from our talented “baker extraordinaire” member and Treasurer, Marguerite, who told us of her early life living in Rhodesia (Zimbabwe). Many of us have arrived here from far away. Thank you Marguerite. We also welcomed new member Robyn and visitors Deidre, Roslyn and Matilda. Did you hear that Judith, Anne and Fiona did very well at the Ekka recently, entering their creations in Embroidery, Scrapbooking and Cookery respectively. First, Seconds and Thirds were plentiful. Well done ladies. Thank you to those local businesses and other services clubs for honouring our Centenary of QCWA and to Rotary for the beautiful flowers. It was a wonderful excuse to share a Scone-versation with the community – delicious! Fiona is looking for catering volunteers in September. Knitting Country Bears is required as these bears are given to children in need. There is a members only special open garden tour on Tuesday 13 September, courtesy of John and Pauline. Bring a plate. Do you want to learn an instrument? BYO a ukulele for our September meeting – Activities Officer Gail assures us it will be just a fun lesson to follow the meeting. Need catering: Contact Fiona on 0421 353 272. For Hall hire, give Lilah a call: 0421 Wednesday 21 September, 10am. Visitors welcome.
KEEP OUR BUSINESSESLOCALALIVE! BuySamford and Districts Chamber of Commerce Samford and Districts Chamber of Commerce Samford and Districts CommerceofChamberDistrictsandSamford Sept. Business Networking BreakfastJoin us at our monthly breakfast meeting 7am, Wednesday Sept 14, The Samford Community Hub BOOK NOW THROUGH OUR WEBSITE www.samfordchamber.com Entry open to members, visitors & guests. Complimentary “kick-starter coffee” and continental breakfast at the Samford Community Hub. (SCHUB)
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The Sunshine Coast Social Club has been visiting our club for several years and the bowlers are now well known to each other. This annual event will hopefully continue for many years to come. Fashion Parade: A great day was had by over 116 ladies at the Fashion Parade held on Monday 22 August. The Samford Bowling ladies did themselves proud decorating the tables and catering for the Devonshire Tea. Several of the bowling ladies also modeled the clothes on the day, provided by Portofino. Some lucky ladies went home carrying the lucky door prize, donated by Portofino, and raffle prizes. Peter Dutton’s office donated a hamper and BWS Samford donated 3 bottles of wine for the raffles. Grateful thanks for these donations and the ones donated by club members. The Samford and Districts Chamber of Commerce offers business people from all walks of life the opportunity to meet and network, share knowledge and build strong business relationships. Our members work together to support each other, promote business growth, community development and regional prosperity.
CLUB COMPETITIONS Congratulations to Dave Taylor for defeating Jeff Himstedt in the Men’s B Singles. Dave also won the Men’s Veterans Singles by defeating Chris Campbell in the finals.
The Ladies Pennant season has come to an end. Division 2 Ladies had a rewarding season coming second, beaten by Hamilton in the finals. Mid-week Division 4 Ladies Pennants was won by Ferny Grove. Mens’ Pennant season is still underway with only the semi-finals and finals to be played.Division 2 Samford Men are equal first going into the semi-finals and Division 6 Samford Men are on the top of the ladder and will go into the finals. All round, a very credible performance by Samford Bowls Club.
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EVENTS Mac Patterson Shield: The final is traditionally played at Samford, taking place on Thursday 15 September. This competition is played between Samford, Dayboro, Woodford and Kilroy with each of the clubs taking a turn to host the event. Good luck to all the teams in the final play off.Village Barefoot Bowls: The final season for 2022 is just around the corner, starting on Thursday 6 October until 25 November, 6:00pm - 9:00 pm. It’s a great networking opportunity to meet others from the local Samford area. Teams of three compete over the season for the Village Barefoot Bowls title. Register now to ensure a game - Allan Svensen: 0429 919 486. Sunshine Coast Social Bowling Club: A busload of bowlers arrived at Samford Bowling Club on Sunday 21st August for a day of fun, food, frivolity, friendship and last, but certainly not least, bowling. The bowlers enjoyed a game of 3 bowls triples.
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SAT 15th OCTOBER 2022, from 7am Samford Valley Community Church 44 Mt Glorious Rd Samford Village. Start gathering your boot load to sell keep the profits Small site fee towards a community nfp
With the Queensland State Pony Club Sporting and Formal Gymkhana coming up at Kilcoy in the September school holidays, and with riders chasing qualifiers, it was an ideal time to hold Our 2 day Sporting and Formal Gymkhana over the weekend of 13 & 14 August. It was very well supported by other clubs, with over 50 riders from all over South East Qld at the formal event on Saturday and 85 at the sporting gymphana on Sunday. Members and volunteers on the day did an amazing job at preparing and providing for so many riders, friends, relatives and campers to be able to compete and again utilise the great facilities on hand at the club.Abig thanks to the SGVPC President Peter, for all of the time, hard work and coordination that he provides to not only the club, but riders and their families as well. Thanks also to Community Bank Samford, part of Bendigo Bank, for their sponsorship of this event.
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Left: Peter pictured with Jaimie. Thank you to Fiona Loggie Photography for the image, and for photography at the event.
THE VILLAGE PUMP 19 AUGUST 2022– Page 31 Movie N i g h t Fri Sep 16, at 6.00 pm You're invited to Samford'sKids Capers Samford Everyone welcome, Bring along your favourite picnic rug and enjoy the movie! Sausage Sizzle, snow cones and popcorn for everybody to enjoy! Contact Tammy or samford@caperschildcare.com.auJessor(07)32892379
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While Limberlost, Robbie Arnott’s third novel, doesn’t utilise the magical realism of the first two, the beauty and simplicity of his writing continue to astound. He can conjure up a landscape, a mood and a fully formed character with the barest of sentences. This is a book about a quiet masculinity. About how to read the subtle displays of love, pride and fear felt by men too often dismissed as distant and unfeeling. It is impossible not to fall for Ned, the boy and the man.
School holiday bookings open 11am
Wed 21 September, 3pm – 4pm: Messy play (under 5s) - Narellan Park, Arana Hills. Enjoy playing with kinetic sand, play dough, painting, craft and more at Narellan Park. Dress for getting messy. For under 5s. Bookings required for both adults and children.
Check out these space-themed activities on at the Library and Narellan Park this month. Many require bookings so get in quick! 19-23 September, 3pm – 4pm: LEGO space stations (4-12 years) and Drop in craft (space-themed) Help us build epic space stations for astronauts to enjoy. Our LEGO® collection opens up a world of possibilities! Free. No bookings required.
Thursday 8 September. Libraries operate in line with Queensland’s Covid Safe Future Roadmap, including adhering to social distancing requirements. Bookings: mbrc.qld.gov.au/libraries
Tues 20 September, 2pm – 3pm: Constellation jars (7-14 years) Find out about constellations as you make your starry night light made from simple household objects. Free. Bookings required. Facilitated by our friendly library staff.
Ned is too young to enlist alongside his brothers, who he longs to impress, and is left to work the family’s orchard with his father and older sister. He dreams of escaping his thoughts by sailing along the river in a small but beautiful dinghy. Losing himself in the flow of the water, the rustle of the trees, and the contours of the land. But he doesn’t own a boat. The simple goals he sets himself in this long summer are mirrored in the adult life the reader is given glimpses of along the way.
Thurs 22 September, 2pm – 3pm: Space Exploratorium (6-11 years) It takes a lot of science to get into space! Try your hand at a range of space-themed science experiments. Ages 6-11. Free. Bookings required. Adults and children require tickets. Facilitated by our friendly library staff.
Fri 23 & 30 September, 2pm – 3pm: Galaxy slime (5-11 years) We all love making slime ... but have you tried making galaxy slime? Make a tub to take home. Ages 5-11 years. Free. Bookings required. Facilitated by our friendly library staff.For Free school holiday activities go to mbrc.qld.gov.au/libraries.
When the author of a much loved and admired book finally releases a new story, it is nearly always greeted with a mix of excitement and apprehension. Will it live up to expectations or hopefully, exceed them?
“You’re a funny fella. Nothing wrong with working towards a goal. One of the better things a man can do. Long as you earn what you’re after.” Ned’s father tells him after he has finally revealed his secret dream to buy a boat. Ned keeps a lot to himself, as does his father and sister and the author, Robbie Arnott, expertly illustrates the worries, the dreams and the love that can exist unspoken within a family and between friends.
FOR BOOK LOVERS
Fiona Taylor Limberlost is available from early October at Baffies Oan Books in the Lifestyle Centre. FUN FOR ALL AGES AT ARANA HILLS LIBRARY
Arana Hills Library, 63 Cobbity Cres, Arana Hills Photo by Hristo Fidanov for Pexels
A WINNER Another wonderful weekend of Samford Harvest feasting was enjoyed by hundreds of diners over four events on the last weekend in August. Held at the eclectic Loop Growers in Draper, Alastair and Ash McLeod and the team from Al’FreshCo were back in full swing presenting Samford Harvest. This is always a keenly soughtafter event, celebrating the local, seasonal produce of Samford and surrounds. This time attracting a wider audience as part of the Tastes of Moreton Bay Feastival, it was great to see so many in the community enjoy a superb and innovative five course feast, celebrating winter produce from a variety of producers including Blue Dog Farm, Loop Growers, Little White Goat Cheese and Lot 81 Micro Farm – and let’s not forget the opportunity to have a wee tipple from Laceys Hill Distillery. Alastair has done a fantastic job promoting the Feastival as the official Ambassador this year. It’s not too late to enjoy more events, including the 4521 Feast on 2nd September and the Mystery Farm Dinner with Tony Tierney at The Acres in Camp Mountain (not a mystery any more) on 9th September. This and more until 25th September. Event tickets: www.tastesofmoretonbay.com.au/ ticketsIfyou’re keen to attend the next Samford Harvest, don’t forget to register at www. samfordharvest.com.au.
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Page 34 - THE VILLAGE PUMP 19 AUGUST 2022 DAYBORO AERIAL PHOTO – 2001 A lot of development has taken place in Dayboro in the past 21 years since this aerial photograph was taken. The two estates that had been developed before this time were the Rodeo Drive area near the Showgrounds where development commenced in 1984 and the Alcheringa Estate off Hay Road and to the right of Terrors Creek which was developed in the mid-1990s. The Showgrounds and football oval make a good landmark. The bowling green can be seen and if you look closely, you can make out the route of the railway between the bowling green and Terrors Creek. And isn’t it dry? There is very little green to be seen anywhere. Carmel Bond LOOKING2022BACKDATES EDITION:DEADLINES*and16thSeptember Deadline: 8th September EDITION: 30th September Deadline: 22nd September EDITION: 14th October Deadline: 6th October EDITION: 28th October Deadline: 20th October EDITION: 11th Novembe+ Deadline: 3rd November EDITION: 25th November Deadline: 17th November EDITION: 9th December Deadline: 1st December *5pm deadline MAGAZINEavailableCOPIESSTANDS/MULTIPLEat: Belle S/ValleyFamousDrakesBendigoPropertyBankCafeLagartoDayboroPOSamfordDropOutCafeSamfordPatisserieGleamO’DawnMooey’sMtNeboPORayWhiteSamfordDesign&PrintSamfordVarietyStoreVeterinaryHospitalTheSlabHutSpokesCafeTouristCentre ILLAGE VPUMPThe The FORTNIGHTLYDELIVERYLETTERBOXTO: Armstrong WightsCampBunyaCreekMountainCashmereClearMountainCloseburnDraperHighvaleKobbleCreekMt.GloriousMt.SamsonSamfordValleySamfordVillageSamsonvaleMountainYugar ILLAGE VPUMPThe The
19 The number of Romans it took to create Arnotts Famous Biscuits (1,1,1) 20. “Flavour you can see” (6) 21. See 20ac 22 These wheels are jammed (5) 27 & 11dn: Yohen, Nohey, Enhoy etc (5,6) 28. & 8dn: Miniature drop bears (4,7) 29. O’Milk’s partner has been extracted from Bali, I hear (4) 30 See 12ac
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THE VILLAGE PUMP 19 AUGUST 2022– Page 35 CROSSWORD 1022 SOLUTION From 19/08/22 edition ARE YOU A BUDDING CROSSWORD or PUZZLE CREATOR? Why don’t you send it in to test our readers? E: editor@villagepump.org.au CRYPTIC CROSSWORD 1122 DIGBY SHAW Biscuit Time Cryptic You might need more than a cuppa to solve these classic Australian family favourites 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 CROSSWORD 1122 ACROSS 1. A kid’s memory, of biscuit fun, sticks with them for ever (3,6) 5. No Snack left Correct! (5) 9. & 3dn: In honour of the Arnott Homestead’s favourite cats, Tamara & Timothy (3,3) 10. See 17dn 11. What you may need to do after several Kingstons (3) 12. & 30dn: We’re meant to eat these Snacks in front of the box (3,3) 13. Why Fruit Rolls have a mince pie flavour (5) 15 Curie ous biscuits? (5) 16 Named after a pristine bad golf shot? (4,5) 18. Sounds like these Jatz are close knit groups (4) 20. & 21dn: Thankfully the marketers ditched the name Whisky Phalange (6,6) 23 Choc Chips fit for a small British car (4) 24 Lost character at the centre of Malt Milk and Full Fruit (1) 25 Named for one of the Arnott’s brothers, a Salvation Army Officer (3) 26. Shredded brekkie & bikkie all in one (5) 31. Currants, coconut, vanilla on a blind date? (8) 31 Slice of heaven in the NSW tablelands (6) 32 The best thing you can do to a biscuit (3) 33 Back to spool with this one (2 2) 34. The discerning biscuit dunker’s solution of choice (3) DOWN 1. & 14dn: B1 or B2, for instance, rest their head on one to sleep (5,6) 2. See 6dn 3. See 9ac CROSSWORD 1022 Solution 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 O R C A R D S A I D E 10 P U N R E L E N T I N G V 11 12 T O T E I F U O N C E 13 14 15 16 I T W I N L D O D O N 17 18 19 20 C H I U B E L L R O T 21 22 23 24 25 N E D A C E D I E 26 27 28 29 30 T O G A A I T C H O D D S 31 32 W S O I L H A W N A 33 34 35 36 37 38 O C H E F I F E S I P A D 39 40 41 42 A S H N O R I C E 43 44 45 46 C A Y A G U Y O E V E 47 48 49 50 51 A R A G E L S C A R A 52 53 G R I M A S E L I A R 54 E D E S T R U C T I O N N 55 56 S E E N S P I E G G S 23 Choc Chips fit for a small British car (4) 24 Lost character at the centre of Malt Milk and 25. Named for one of the Arnott’s brothers, a Salvation 26. Shredded brekkie & bikkie all in one (5) 31 Currants, coconut, vanilla on a blind date? (8) 31 Slice of heaven in the NSW tablelands (6)
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Page 42 - THE VILLAGE PUMP 19 AUGUST 2022 TRADE & BUSINESS DIRECTORY – 0477 663 696ILLAGE VPUMPThe ILLAGE VPUMPThe B Business Ser vices C Carpentr y CALL BRAD 0422 673 969 TODAY “Bringing the quality back” www touchdry com au Carpet and Upholstery Tile and Grout Rugs and lounges High powered, truck mount steam cleaning machine Stain Removal Pest Control Free Quotes Free rug clean with min service Carpet Repairs Tile & Grout Cleaning/Sealing/Re Colouring Now offering property PRE SALE makeovers CALL BRAD 0422 673 969 or 3289 5554 TODAY www touchdry com au Certified Technician Specialising in: Carpet & upholstery cleaning Tile & grout cleaning Pest CarpetControlRepairs Now offering flood & mould restoration Specialising in all aspects of cabinet making, including design, construction, installation and follow up service. Over 30 years experience. Shayne Smith Cabinets Owned and Operated in Samford since 2010 Kitchens • Vanities Built in Robes • Laundries Custom CommercialCabinetsFitOuts 0409 556 441 Email: shayne@sscabinets.com.au QBCC No. 1005816 Custom built cabinetry with a focus on quality craftsmanship and attention to detail M.G.WILSON & ASSOCIATES PTY LTD Project Management Building Consultant e ma il: ma kwil1@ bigpond com phone: 0419 757 369 ERICSSON CONSTRUCTIONS C Computers C Cabinet Maker C Carpet Cleaning C Cleaning High Pressure Cleaning Driveways | Pool Surrounds | Patios | Sheds Exterior House Washing S.P. CRAWFORD 0405 389 353 B Builders THE VILLAGE PUMP Community News M: 0477 663 696 editor@villagepump.org.au SAMFORD HOUSEWASHING since 1988 Gently machine wash house exteriors, pavers Windows, screens cleaned Over 5000 houses cleaned EXTERIOR HOUSE WASH! 3289 2836 mob 0417 929 374 Rowan Macaulay www samfordhousewashing com au Mould & cobwebs removed Call Murray on 0419 757 369 or Tim on 0400 808 176 Qld Master Builder - QBCC Licence 1256045 New & Custom Homes Townhouses - Renovations - Decks Grannie Flats & Poolhouses Renovations - Kitchens – Bathrooms C Carpentr y
THE VILLAGE PUMP 19 AUGUST 2022– Page 43 C Concreting FOR A FREE QUOTE... CALL DAVE 0400 335 507 OR GARTH 0412 161 535 EMAIL: ADMIN@CCSQLD.NET 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE ALL ASPECTS -----CONCRETING...OFDECORATIVESLABSDRIVEWAYSSHEDSLABSACREAGEDRIVEWAYSQBCCLICENCE15111938 ACREAGE DRIVEWAYS Specialising in DRIVEWAY CONSTRUCTION & REPAIR 0422 340 600 D Driveways TRADE & BUSINESS DIRECTORY – 0477 663 696ILLAGE VPUMPThe ILLAGE VPUMPThe - All Attachments • Excavator - All Attachments • Bobcat • 12 Tonne Drott • Water Truck • Free Quotes • House/Shed Sites • Driveways • Dams • Clearing of Vegetation • Tip Truck • Concrete and Sandstone Retaining Walls • Sandstone Fire Pits and More QBCC Licence: 15020072 E Ear thmoving Ph: 3869 SmallRepairsAsphalt1659Work Specialists Contact Deb or Ash 3869 ashpatch@bigpond.com1659 Family owned & operated locally Over 30 years experience pot holes | carparks & driveway repairs trenches | footpaths | trip hazards crackfilling | ramps | speed bumps water diverters | small overlays driveway crossovers ALL RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL WORK D Driveways E Ear thmoving John Keal Isn’t only the “friendliest water carrier in Samford”; & a proud resident of Samford Valley; & a major sponsor of Samford Netball John & JK Cartage Pty Ltd also have over 30 years’ experience in all size projects from small backyard jobs, to bulk earthworks & roadworks, You can rest assured you will get ‘A result you can be proud of!’ JK Cartage Pty Ltd 3353 1577 • Construc on of Dams / Creek Crossings / Road Repairs • Prepara on & Comple on of Slabs / House Pads / Driveways in Road Base / Concrete / Asphalt etc • Pool digs / Supply & spreading of soil / Mulch • General site clean ups / Levelling / 4WD slashing • Demoli on / Rubbish Removal • Tip Trucks & Earthmoving machinery • Low Loaders to shi your heavy machinery • Subdivision works JK Cartage Pty Ltd BART’SEXCAVATORBOBCAT & TIPPER HIRE • 4 ton Excavator – All Attachments • Bobcat • Truck with Tipper • Driveways – Asphalt / Concrete / Road Base • Concreting – Shed Slabs / Paths etc. • All Aspects of Earthworks including: Post Holes, Site Clean-ups, Footings etc. • Free Quotes Bart 0419 757 384 Reliable, Experienced Owner/Operator Reg Builder No. 706257
Page 44 - THE VILLAGE PUMP 19 AUGUST 2022 ILLAGE VPUMPThe ILLAGE VPUMPTh TRADE & BUSINESS DIRECTORY – 0477 663 696 F Florist F Framing ServicesPicture Framing service Paintings, photos, repairs Local business with over 150 customers in the Valley and surrounding area. Highly competitive and will call at your home to discuss requirements. Free quotes (you can send a photo) Please call / text Ross on 0408862646 Email: gluerross@yahoo.com.au Picture Framing Service Paintings, photos, repairs Local business with over 150 customers in the Valley & surrounding area. Highly competitive & will call at your home to discuss requirements. Free quotes (you can send a photo). Call / Text Ross on 0408 862 646 Email gluerross@yahoo.com.au Every day florist for all your occassions, big and small Flower arrangements | Bouquets Same day delivery (CONDITIONS APPLY) Order today ph. 3289 Shopwww.seasonalbloomsflorist.com.au40016/7MainSt(nexttoMooeys!) YOU DESIGN - WE SUPPLY & INSTALL SteelChainwire, Glass, Pool, Security, Colorbond, Sla Ring or Email for a free Quote 0413 121 360 /contact@lyhart.com.au E Electrician F Fencing G Gas Fitters Install, repair, service and maintain any gas-run appliances including ovens, cook tops, BBQ and hot water systems. Leak detection, upgrades, regulators & bottles and new installations. All work Certi ed, Licenced and Insured. GAS FITTING QBCC No 1293340 CALL SELBY TODAY ON 0437 230 019 Domestic, Rural & Commercial work FREE QUOTES • Air conditioning & fans • LED lighting • Switchboard upgrades • TV antennas • Phone & data points • Shed & pump wiring • CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED Call Brad 0448 860 666 L c No 72254 www choyceelectrical com au ARCtick AU36888 Garry Wolfenden Your local Samford SparkY Now trading as VILLAGE ELECTRICS 0400 975 235 Making Connections Lic No: 72012 JARCELELECTRICAL www.jarcelelectrical.com.au Lic No 67612 07 3289 6652 • Smoke alarm upgrades & testing • Lighting & power including fans & pools • General electrical repairs • Emergency & exit lighting • Switchboard upgrades and testing • Building management systems • Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) • Security systems, access control & data E Electrician Phone Dan on 0407 582 146 Electrical work in rural, domestic, commercial & industrial environments “The Tactical Power team are reliable, professional and the workmanship was exceptional” Scott from Closeburn TACTICAL POWER Lic 86658 F Fencing
THE VILLAGE PUMP 19 AUGUST 2022– Page 45 G Glass & Glazing L Landscaping L Limousines • • • • • H Handyman T R A D E Q U A L I F I E D I N S U R E D W W W S A M F O R D M A I N T E N A N C E C O M 0 4 9 3 3 6 3 3 9 4 SAMFORD MAINTENANCE HANDYMAN / MACHINERY REPAIR / WELDING L Locksmith ABN 69 571 067 221 HOURSALLSTEVEN WEST Mobile 0411 577 432 • 12 YEARS IN THE INDUSTRY • ALL ASPECTS OF LOCKSMITHING • AUTOMOTIVE • COMMERCIAL • DOMESTIC • SAFE SALES & SERVICE LOCK-IT-UP LOCKSMITHS TRADE & BUSINESS DIRECTORY – 0477 663 696ILLAGE VPUMPThe ILLAGE VPUMPThe M Mower/Tractor Repairs T R A D E Q U A L I F I E D I N S U R E D W W W S A M F O R D M A I N T E N A N C E C O M 0 4 9 3 3 6 3 3 9 4 SAMFORD MAINTENANCE HANDYMAN / MACHINERY REPAIR / WELDING www alltreadtyres com au Highly qualified tyre technician with 18+ years experience Expert advice Prompt efficient service Quality work guaranteed ABOUT US Specialising in Trucks Tractors ATV's Mowers Golf Buggy’s Forklifts Cranes & Skid Steers CONTACT Mobile Tyre Service Onsite Tyre Fitting & Puncture Repairs CALL JEREMY 0475 588 590 all treadtyres Our service is priceless but our price is affordable Brisbane Premier Limo All credit cards accepted & Cab charge & Taxi Service 0421 409 098 pmk61@optusnet.com.auwww.Limo2airport.com.au Samford Village to Airport $110 - max 4 people www.peterslimo.com.au SAMFORD HIRE * Builders * Handyman * Party3289Hire 1027 For after hours emergencies call 3289 1027Monday – Friday 7-5 Saturday 7-1 SAMFORD HIRE * Builders * Handyman * Party3289Hire 1027 For after hours emergencies call 3289 1027 FOR: H Hire L Legal 07 3193 karelawyers.com.au9911 Workers Compensation Motor Vehicle Accidents Injury in a Public Place Total & Permanent Disability Medical Negligence M Mower/Tractor Repairs VALLEY ACREAGE MOWING SERVICES Your local mowing specialist 4 x 4 Lawn Tractor 5’ Cutting Deck Horse & Livestock Pasture Small & Large Acreage Lawns Brushcutting 6’ Spraying Boom Steep Terrain Fully Insured PROMPT RELIABLE AFFORDABLE Phone Colin 0416 189 959 or 3289 2953 MOWING BY GREG 0407 940 763 GREAT SERVICE GREAT PRICE For acreage & residential mowing Free Quotes. mowingbygreg@gmail com M Mowing/Proper ty Maintenance LOCALLY BASED & FULLY INSURED YARD MOWING & EDGE GENERAL CLEAN UP & DUMP RUNS ...ANY OTHER WORK! CALL FOR A QUOTE ON 0484 196 362
Page 46 - THE VILLAGE PUMP 19 AUGUST 2022 TRADE & BUSINESS DIRECTORY – 0477 663 696ILLAGE VPUMPThe VP Rusty Wall’s Plumbing & Drainage Service Contact Russell Wall Mobile: 0416 069 279 or ph. 3882 0161 * Blocked drains * Maintenance & new work * Domestic & commercial * Hot water * Roof & gutter repairs * Water tanks * Water pumps 7 DAYS - 24 HRS -BSA No: 065 612 Maintenance, installation & new work Bathroom & kitchen tout Gas ovens and heating Burst pipes & blockages Pumps, water tanks & irrigation Hot water systems - solar, gas & electric CALL SELBY TODAY ON 0437 230 019 Install,Maintenance,repair,appliancesincluding hot water regulatorssystems. Good rates | 23+ years experience | QBCC No 1293340 Quality Workmanship • Emergency Plumbing Services • New Homes & Complete Bathroom Renova ons • Domes c & Commercial Maintenance • Sullage Trenches • Gas Fi ng & Compliance Cer ficates • Hot Water Systems • Blocked Drains • Roof & Gu er Repairs • Pensioners Discount B S A L i c N o 7 4 4 8 3 2 ANTON TRUSCOT T 0412 764 764 / 3289 2242 Sco J Mothersole Plumbing, Draining & Gas QBCC: 58945 Maintenance & Renova ons Emergency Plumbing 24/7 PHONE: 3289 5502 MOBILE: 0414 775 033 *Blocked Drains * Sep c Trench Repairs * Sewer Drain Camera Service * Burst Water Pipes * Tap Replacement * All Types Hot Water Install and Repairs * Gas Fi ng, New Cook Tops, Total Gas Systems * Gas Cer fica on Including Caravans * New Bathrooms & Renova ons * Roof & Gu er Installs and Repairs www.mothersoleplumbing.com.auP Plumbing PHONE: 07 3298 5541 MOBILE: 0419653324 EMAIL: rickbourke@gmail.com P Plumbing NN PAINTSCAPE Lance Sultmann BSA # 1213173 2nd Generation Painter & Decorator Interior & Exterior new & repaints Friendly & professional service All jobs welcome (big or small) Ph Lance: 0416 110 697 P PPainter Painter www.environpainting.com.au | Scott Hoole: 0422 591 673 QBCC Licence No. 15056423 Interior | Exterior | Residential | Commercial Industrial | Roofs | Local Painter SIMON HOWARTH Painter & Decorator • Interior/Exterior • Decks • Plaster repairs • • Polite and clean service • 0458 761 080 QBCC simonmh81@gmail.com15057183 • Domestic • Commercial • Roofs • Insurance Work Phone: 0412 024 834 Samford Valley BSA No 896576 DID YOU KNOW... Your advertising dollar does more than just support your business – it supports the local community too. FIND OUT HOW editor@villagepump.org.au
THE VILLAGE PUMP 19 AUGUST 2022– Page 47 The Village Pump Focusing on our CommunityP Printing Call Troy on 0418 736 156 Plumbing | Drainage | Gas Fitting email: troy.angove70@gmail.comQBCC:1007358 Troy Angove Plumbing Pty Ltd P Pr oper ty Poles 0418 738 827 | www.townandcountrypumps.comtcpumps@bigpond.com Pump Sales, Advice, Repairs & Installation Pool Pumps & Equipment Water Tanks & Installation Water Filtration Systems P Pump Repairs & Sales 6/39 Main Street, Samford QLD sales@samfordvillagepumps com Phone: 3289 2111 Pump sa es, service & repairs Water fi trat on systems & fi ters Tanks & rr gation suppl es Poo equ pment, testing & chemicals TRADE & BUSINESS DIRECTORY – 0477 663 696ILLAGE VPUMPThe ILLAGE VPUMPThe LOCAL EXPERTS IN HOME, BUSINESS & PERSONAL SECURITY • Alarm Installations Alarm Monitoring • HD Security Camera Systems • Personal Duress Alarms • Electrical Services Sec Lic #4226262 Elec Lic #84729 FREE QUOTATIONS 0431 065 042 alltronic.com.au SAMFORD SECURITY & BLINDS Woven Stainless Mesh • Security Doors & Screens Flyscreens • Blinds • Awnings • Patio Enclosures Internal & External Shutters CONTACT BRETT FOR A FREE MEASURE & QUOTE 0418 641 241 • samsec@bigpond.com QBSA Licence 744719 R Rendering * Cement Rendering * Textures * Repairs * Renovations * Concreting 0413 597 491 www.tntsolidplastering.com.au QBCC 1065797 R Rubbish SPEEDY BINS Brisbane’s Cheapest Skips ★ Green Waste ★ Commercial ★ Household We won’t be beaten on price Ph: 0488 773 339 * 7 days S Screens Blinds Shutters S Security Alarms P Plumbing S Screens Blinds Shutters VALLEY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES M: 1800 003 134 or 0428 799 465 W: www.valleyenviro.com LIQUID WASTE PUMP OUTS • Septic & holding tanks • Grease traps Call Tony Edwards on CONTACT: 0427 374 REPAIRSwww.maxfieldswastewater.com.au392FORALLHOMESEPTICANDNEWSYSTEMSFamilyoperatedherewhenyouneedusFriendlyservicewithcustomsolutions RIVERSIDE ENVIRONMENTALSERVICES LIQUIDWASTECOLLECTION&DISPOSAL MAINTENANCECLEANINGOF: •Septic Tanks • Grease Traps • Grey Water Tanks •Waste Water Treatment Systems • Septic Tank Trench Renewals Phone0419684463 www.riversideenvironmental.com.au E:info@riversideenvironmental.com.au Mick Lamb OWNER OPERATOR S Septic Tanks ADVERTISE YOUR SERVICES IN THE TRADE & BUSINESS DIRECTORY. CALL 0477 663 696 EMAIL: VILLAGEPUMP.ORG.AUEDITOR@ See page 32 for details Timber Shut ters Direct
Page 48 - THE VILLAGE PUMP 19 AUGUST 2022 The Village Pump Focusing on our Community TRADE & BUSINESS DIRECTORY – 0477 663 696ILLAGE VPUMPThe E VPUMP Is your pool's safety certificate out of date? Accredited Pool Safety Inspector Family owned Samford business Inspections & Certificates, Pool Safety Compliance Advice Ph Paul 0417 630 509 www.brisbanepoolcertifiers.com.auPSI 101709 $7 Call Need Help With YOUR Pool? ü Flexible Optionsü No lock in contractsü Samford Locals ü 25+ Years experience ü Prompt Service $7 New Customer Offer Call Eric 0447 755 850 www.PristinePoolSolutions.com.au Densley’sELITE ST ONE & TILE SPECIALISING IN ALL ASPECTS OF TILING; from marble to mosaic and main oors to bathroom renovations For quality, reliable work and a free quote contact Shane Ph: 0412 624 783 BSA 1088064 T T iler S Surveyors/Town Planners J.A. LIDDLE PTY LTD CONSULTING SURVEYORS ➢ Council Applications ➢ Subdivisions ➢ Contours, building setouts etc PH: 3289 3411 Phil Anderson 0411 515 492 PUMPA CONSULTING • • • • Ph. Tim Pumpa 0457 729 690 LAND SURVEYORS S Solar S Swimming Pools T T ravel CONTACT: 0427 374 REPAIRSwww.maxfieldswastewater.com.au392FORALLHOMESEPTICANDNEWSYSTEMSFamilyoperatedherewhenyouneedusFriendlyservicewithcustomsolutions W.A.S Wastewater Solutions Pty Ltd Servicing and repairs to most Wastewater Treatment Systems Family owned and operated Call Geoff: 0424 157 712 Email:www.waswastewater.com.auinfo@waswastewater.com.au S Slashing John Keal isn’t just a friendly water carrier, he also does Acreage Slashing • 4wd Tractor Slashing, 6 foot wide cut • Efficient and experienced • Keep you acreage under control • Reduce the risk of snakes • Minimise fire hazards Ph: 3353 3211 Your friendly, local Samford man for water deliveries, pools & slashing Phone Dan on 0407 582 146 Your Local Solar Specialist “The Tactical Power team are reliable, professional and the workmanship was exceptional” Scott from Closeburn CEC Acc A8819827 TACTICAL POWER g r e y w a t e r g r e a s e t r a p s Samford & Surrounds Waste Solutions Liquid Waste Removal 0455 173 232 samfordwastesolutions@gmail.com s e p t i c t a n k s B i o C y c l e s ADVERTISE YOUR SERVICES IN THE TRADE & BUSINESS DIRECTORY. CALL 0477 663 696 EMAIL: VILLAGEPUMP.ORG.AUEDITOR@ PO Box 277, Samford M: 0418 892 493 . E: admin@stpr.com.au andInstallationservicingmostbrandsoftreatmentsystems S Sewage Treatment
THE VILLAGE PUMP 19 AUGUST 2022– Page 49 PHONE 3289 3610 or 0406 568 733 EMAIL info@northbrisbanetrees com.au WEB www.northbrisbanetrees.com.au LO C AT E D I N T H E HE A R T O F S A M FO R D! CQuFREEotesallUsNow! PHONE 3289 3610 EMAIL info@northbrisbanetrees.com.au WEB www.northbrisbanetrees.com.au • Tree Removals & Tree Pruning by Qualified Arborists • Stump grinding • Landscaping • Land Clearing • 4x4 Truck / Crane Truck • Mulch & Firewood Sales • Qualified Arborist Consultations & Tree Risk Assessments T Treelopping The Village Pump Focusing on our Community over 25 years genuine experience crane truck stump grinder 18 inch woodchipper large tree specialist land clearing forest mulch for sale phone Steve: our depot is only 5 minutes from the village ✓ Qualified Arborists ✓ Tree and Palm removal ✓ Tree Trimming ✓ Stump Grinding ✓ Storm damage & clean up ✓ Electrically certified ✓ Residential, Commercial & Government FREE QUOTES - FULLY INSURED Contact 3888 3326 or 0400 595 038 | lumberjackqld.com.au TREE LOPPING + MULCHING + STUMP GRINDING No job too big or small! T TV & Communications "SAMFORD WATER" Experienced Operators 2x 14,000 litre tankers 0417 744 702 Council Approved 2 x 14,000 litre hygienic tankers Household drinking water & pools only All areas prompt reliable service Samford local since 1966 ROB & HELEN WEBER Mobile 0417 744 702 * www samfordwatercarriers com Local family owned and operated business Serving the Valley since 1981 Samford Water Car riers The Original W Water Carriers Samford’s Best Value Mains drinking water only Council approved and locally owned Ph Mike: 0417 703 962 Samford Water Deliveries D & W WATER SUPPLIERS STAINLESS STEEL TANK Ph Danny & Wendy Greensill 0419 724 019 / 3289 1924 TRADE & BUSINESS DIRECTORY – 0477 663 696ILLAGE VPUMPThe ILLAGE VPUMPThe John Keal of Samford is your friendly local Water Carrier (& I do tractor slashing as well) Call 3353 3211 I’ve lived in & delivered all over the valley since 1972 & I love to help you! T/As Samford H20 to Go! W Water TCarriers Treelopping
FUNERAL CELEBRANT Services with soul. Contact Robyn on 0412 083 641 or robyn@eyesofheart.com. au LANTANA a problem? Call Peter on 0417 726 923 for prompt removal, roots and all with no pesticides used. LC HOMES Cleaning homes within the local Samford area, cleaning packages designed to meet your needs. 0434 634 581
WANTED: Truck Driver. CLEANER wanted 0414 WANTED
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY Early childhood/school/ executive skills, self care, sensory/self regulation. gwen@ gwenliddleot.com M: 0413 124 121
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PSYCHOTHERAPY + HYPNOTHERAPY Feel like your mind and emotions have control over you? Gently rewire your automatic, subconscious processes and address issues at their core to achieve lasting change and enjoy greater resilience, empowerment, joy. Visit www.takethewheeltherapy.com or contact Mel on 0493 426 961.
MATHS TUTOR. 20+ years exp, with references. Reliable, friendly & effective. Current Blue Card. Very reasonable rates. Digby Shaw 0428 956 508.
VOICE, GUITAR, SONGWRITING , CHOIR & MUSIC THERAPY. Wendy 0417 830 340 www.wendymurray.com
WELDING: Minor welding work. 0407 255 549
FARRIER Good rates. 0417 738 722
PROPERTY CARETAKER available for Brisbane northern suburbs. Also a carer. Call Charlie 0408 008 047. RIDER MOWER and small engine repairs & servicing, general welding & fabrication work. Low rates no frills. Call Aaron: 0417 716 662 8am-4pm Mon-Fri. Pick up service avail.
PETA’S PET MINDING Ph: 0418 118 708. SAMFORD PET RESORT AND DOGGY DAY CARE Ph 3289 1600 www.samfordpetresort.com.au
CLEANING: Honest, reliable and efficient. Natural cleaning by request. Ring Tahlia 0449 938 551.
L&S DOYLE ELECTRICAL Competitive rates, free quotes. Liam Doyle 0404 494 184. Lic No 73073
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LOCAL CLEANING LADY $30/hr. 0488 483 231.
TLC CLEANERS – Reliable, local service over 20yrs. Many references avail. 0414 328 945
YOGA AT ZEN SPACE is for every-body! With nearly 15 classes a week we are your one stop shop for yoga & meditation offering courses and classes for beginners, over 60’s and established students. Plus regular workshops, weekly HeartSong Community Choir and live music events! Space for hire for your events too! www.zenspace. com.au or 0421 058 250 for more info.
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FRENCH with a native speaker with over 20 years’ experience. High school & uni students + advanced learners. Ph Rose: 3289 4505/0408 249 013.
to assist on acreage. Part time/ casual. 1 day a week. 3298 5436 ORDERS for point of lay pullets. Gleam O Dawn 3289 1699. BULK CANE BALES Gleam O Dawn 3289 1699. 45kg GAS BOTTLES exch. Gleam O Dawn 3289 1699. GLEAM O DAWN stocks NutriRice range. 3289 1699. CONTACT GLEAM O DAWN for all your fertilizing, gardening & micro irrigation requirements. Ph 3289 1699. FREE removal unwanted cars/car bodies. 0412 268 087. ACREAGE and domestic mowing, whipper-snipping, gardening and pressure cleaning. Cheap fixed rates, honest and reliable. Ring Liam 0472 626 206 CELEBRANT with depth and warmth. Contact Margit on 0410 030 870 or margitradcliffe@gmail.com POSITIONSANIMALS VACANT HEALTH & WELLBEING TUITION T R A D E Q U A L I F I E D I N S U R E D W W W S A M F O R D M A I N T E N A N C E C O M 0 4 9 3 3 6 3 3 9 4 SAMFORD MAINTENANCE HANDYMAN / MACHINERY REPAIR / WELDING W Welding W Water Tanks GENERALSERVICES TRADE & BUSINESS DIRECTORY & CLASSIFIEDS MAINS DRINKING WATER Call for a SAMFORDQuote!AREALocallyOwnedFamilyBusiness0433111914 W Water Carriers TANK REPAIRS & CLEANING A-1 Water Tank Ser vices www.a1tanks.com.au Repairs • Tank linings & patch repairs • TANK LINERS fully installed & guaranteed Cleaning • Minimal water loss silt vacuumed • Complete internal cleaning if required CALL SHANE 0488 043 886 tankgoodness@iinet.net.au Call Warren on 0411 774 767 Water Tank Cleaning Minimal Water Loss Sanitisation to kill Bacteria Water Filtration Systems www.pristinewater.com.au SERVICES contW Water Tanks DID YOU KNOW... When you advertise in The Village Pump, you’re helping to support local groups and clubs too! FIND OUT HOW editor@villagepump.org.au
Samford Patchworkers Meet CWA Hall every Wed morning 9am except 3rd Wed. Ph: Rae 0407 693 818. ‘Nighties’ meet at Samford Community Hub 2nd & 4th Wed. 6.30pm to 9pm. Ph: Victoria 0438 757 185
All fires more than 2m in any direction require a permit editor@villagepump.org.au
Reko Samford & Dayboro: Order ea week online for contactless pickup ea Saturday. Facebook: Reko Samford/Reko Dayboro for details. Rotary Club of Samford Valley 6.45pm second and fouth Tuesday. Contact President Amanda: 0417 612 400 RSL Sub-Branch Memorial Park corner Main and Progress. Pension and welfare on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Meetings as arranged, phone 3289 6928 for details or email samford@rslqld.org
Samford & District Carriage Drivers Based at the Samford Showgrounds. Contact Ian & Marilyn Taylor 0402 431 406.
Pony Club Committee meetings at Richards Rd, 7.30pm first Monday of the month. Pony Club Muster at Richards Rd on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of the month at 8.30am. www.samfordgvponyclub.org.au
Samford Art & Craft Association Slab Hut John Scott Park 7 days 10am-4pm. Ph. 3289 3113
CWA CWA Hall at 10.00am on the third Wednesday of the month. Secretary Lilah 0410 691 186. Hall bookings 0414 890 094
Equestrian Group (SEG) Riders of all ages and abilities welcome. For full details, calendar & contacts - www. samfordequestriangroup.com Halls for Hire Farmers Hall, 0422 054 378. CWA Bookings 0414 890 094 Showgrounds Pavilion - Seating for 500. 3289 7057. Samsonvale Hall - Linda Jeffrey 0416 735 361. Cedar Ck Hall - cedarcreekhall4520@gmail.com
THE VILLAGE PUMP 19 AUGUST 2022– Page 51 FIRES IN CASE OF EMERGENCY CALL: 000 Local Rural Brigades: SAMFORD 3289 1441 SAMSONVALE 0481 469 891 CLOSEBURN 3289 4811 CLEAR MTN 3298 6357 FIRE SAMFORDWARDENS: Highvale: Rob Packer 0408 728 727 Jolly’s Lookout: Les Austin 3289 1465 Mt Glorious Rd to and incl. Hulcombe Rd: Noel Draper 3289 1811 Gibbons Road: Kemsley McDowall 3289 1215 Samford Village: Tony Marks 0422 001 814 Camp Mountain: Bob Millar 0409 890 203 Wights Mtn: Garry Morrison 3289 1748 Draper: Irwin Draper 3289 1497 CLEAR MOUNTAIN John Blake 0418 878 575
Samford Bowls Club - 3289 1204 Samford Community Centre, School Rd - 0408 665 434 Mt Nebo Hall - mtnebohall@mtnebo.org.au Samford Scout Hall & Shelter - David Reed 3040 6400 Anglican Church Hall 3289 1715 Zen Space Samford - 0421 058 Liberal National Party LNP Darcy Creighton 0403 435 606
SAMSONVALE Kobble Creek east of Mt Samson Rd & Watson Rd to Dales Rd: Glen Lake - 0418 153 116 Kobble Creek from Dales Rd to Kriesch Rd: Steve Arkell 3289 9061 - 0408 792 975 Kundes Rd south of Hills Rd to Clear Mtn Rd & Basin Area: Chris Kunde 0408 180 669 MT NEBO Mt Nebo Terry Bradford 3289 8181 Mt Glorious Bob Snowdon 3289 0150 Care Advice and Advocacy. FREE Service. Samford Community Hub by appointment. Jay Richters 0420 278 240 Aikido Samford Club Beginners welcome. Darren 0402 901 933. Facebook: Aikido Samford Alcoholics Anonymous Helpline 3255 9162 Samford Community Hub every Tues: 7pm. Farmers Hall every Thurs: 10am. No need to book just turn up. These are both child friendly meetings.
Creative Samford Inc A community group whose aim is to foster and increase the visibility of all arts in Samford & surrounds. Contact: admin@creativesamford.com
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Samford Area Men’s Shed Contact info@samfordshed.org.au
Churches/Religions Sacred Heart Catholic Church: Enquiries 3355 2667 Samford Valley Community Church. 3289 2832 Samford Baptist Church: Pastor Samuel Thompson 0409 797 931 St Pauls Anglican Church: Rev Robert Paget 3289 1715 Brisbane Christian Fellowship: Alan Elliott 3289 2888 Mitchelton Presbyterian Church: Rev. Phil Campbell 3355 3843 Baha’i Faith Azita 0405194623 Church of United Spiritualism: Rev Lee Ovenstone 0404 059 916 Alive Church: Ps Duane Van Vuuren 0488 495 049 Mychurch Everton Park Ph: 3355 7444 Nexus Church Samford: www.nexuschurch.com.au Community Library Samford Books, games, jigsaw puzzles, CD’s, DVD’s, social groups Contact Linda Murray 0408 062 393 or email info@communitylibrarysamford.org
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Samford Community Folk Dance. All welcome at 7:30pm on 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month in the Farmers Hall. Contact Heather 3289 4708 www.colonialdance.com.au
Men’s Coffee Morning: Meet other local retired and semi-retired men for a coffee and chat. 10am Fridays at Collies & Co, Main St, Samford. Contact Morris: 0409 614 855. Millen Farm and The Mini Farm Project have created an online store. Purchase fresh farm produce and support charity. Order up to 6pm Thursday and collect Saturday’s from 9am at Millen Farm. www. minifarmbox.com.au Mt Nebo Resident’s Assoc. Mt Nebo Hall at 7.30pm on the first Wednesday of the month. mtnebohall@mtnebo.org.au www.mtnebo. org.au Native Plants Qld (formerly SGAP) CWA Hall 7.15pm first Tuesday of month (except January). Enq sgapsamford@outlook.com or 3289 7858 Netball Club Meetings are the 1st Monday of each month at the Parklands Clubhouse, 7pm. Contact Sonya Grieve 0428 648 154. www. samfordnetball.org.au
Samford Hash Group Since 1991. Runners, walkers, joggers. Ph Haughty 3289 4378 Payback 3298 5194.
Playgroup Contact Julia 0459 067 752 or samfordplaygroup@gmail. com or www.facebook.com/samfordplaygroup
ALP Australian Labor Party Monthly meetings in Samford. Kerry O’Connor 0417 634 755 Archery- Target Archers Beginner courses and new membership enquiries email: samfordvalleytargetarchers@gmail.com
Samford Commons admin@samfordcommons.org.au. Leah Hudson M: 0432 682 024. Community Conversation @ Little Tree Bake & Brew House. 2:30pm – 4:30pm – 1st Sunday of each month.
Samford Landcare www.samfordlandcare.org.au. Contact: samfordlandcare@gmail.comSamfordLocalGrowers 3rd Sunday of each month, 9am to 11am. Contact Jason 0407 740 856 or go to http://groups.google.com.au/ group/samford-local-food-group
Samford Museum Station St, open every Wednesday & Sunday 10am - 4pm. info@samfordmuseum.com.au. Ph: 3289 2743
Lions Club 7.00pm on the first and third Thursday of the month. Contact David 3289 4378 samford@lionsq3.org.au Meals on Wheels Delivery Mon - Fri. Ph: 0409 920 824. samford@ mowpr.org New volunteers always welcome.
Samford & Districts Chamber of Commerce Meets 7am on the second Wednesday of each month at Flying Nun cafe. Contact President info@samfordchamber.com
Samford Pool - Redfin Aquatics www.redfinaquatics.com. M: 0448 726 343
Samford Community Singers Mondays 7pm. Farmers Hall. Coordinator, Nettie Carroll 0412 991 759. Membership Secretary: Raymond Adams 3289 1789
Samford Rangers Football Club (Soccer) PresidentGraham Young, pres@samfordrangers.org.au, 0400 487 809. Secretary - Mathew Kilkelly, secy@samfordrangers.org.au, 0437 437 313
Samford Riding for the Disabled Samford Showgrounds Call 0458 246 883. www.samfordrda.com.au
Bowls Club Wednesday is Ladies Bowls at 9.00am (Men welcome) Saturday is mixed bowls at 1pm. For Sunday bowls & financial days contact Club. Ph: 3289 1204 Bunya Residents Association SES Building, James Drysdale Sport Reserve 7.30pm last Wed of month, Jan, Mar, May, July, Sept, Nov. email: president@bunyaresidents.asn.au. www.bunyaresidents.asn.au
Samford Scout Group Membership enquiries to David Reed: gl@ samford.scoutsqld.com.au www.samfordscouts.com.au Ph: 3040 6400
Samford Valley Markets. 2nd Saturday each month 7am-noon.
Facebook: Samford Valley Markets. Swimming Club Contact Kylie Carrett 0412 447 598. www. samfordswimclub.com.au
Samford Tennis Club Enquiries Jessica Catterall 0466 883 899 www.samfordtennis.net. hello@southerncrosstennis.com.au
Samford Bowls Mah-jong Every Wednesday & Friday 1pm4pm. Contact Jan Smith: 0402 623 794
Samford Valley Weather Station Visit www. samfordweather.com
North Pine Poultry Club Inc Meet 3rd Saturday of each month. See facebook page for details. Pine Rivers Greens Meetings online 6.30pm, first Tues of each month. Facebook: pineriversgreens. E: pine.rivers@qld.greens.org.au Pine Rivers Koala Care Assoc Inc 24 hour Koala & Wildlife Rescue 0401 350 799.
Caravan Club Dog friendly club holds rallies one week each month within 350km. Marion 0409 028 851.
CLOSEBURN-UPPER CEDAR CREEK Closeburn and Upper Cedar Creek: Miles Boon 0409
Samford Hash House Harriers Contact Stubby 3425 2849 for location of run. Meet 5pm every Sunday. (4pm winter)
Samford Support Network 0470 214 916. SSN@ samfordsupportnetwork.com. Drive Coordinator: 0490 216 043. www. samfordsupportnetwork.com. Samford & District Show Society Committee meetings at Showgrounds - 2nd Wednesday each month. www.samfordshowsociety. com.au
Cycling Samford Velos. Every Saturday from Samford Patisserie. Contact Daryl Van Cooten 3289 8319 (h) 3480 6602 Eco Corridor Samford (SDPPA) Monthly bushcare 2-4pm 2nd Sunday except Dec/Jan. Meet in Samford parklands carpark by netball courts. samfordecocorridor@gmail.com
Samford & Districts Progress & Protection Association (SDPPA) Meetings 7pm, 3rd Wed of month @ SCHUB. Email: secretary@samfordprogess.org.au W: samfordprogress. org.au Facebook: SDPPA Samford Stags Rugby League Club Committee meetings at 6.30pm at the Clubhouse on the third Wednesday of the month. Contact Mick Hughes 3289 1027
Cards@TheSCHUB: 1st, 3rd and 5th Monday of each month. 11am to 3pm. All card games welcome. Contact June at nowhiskey53@ gmail.com
Army Cadets: Samford 107 ACU parades from 6pm to 8:30pm every Monday, excluding holidays at Samford Community Hub. E: 107ACU@ armycadets.gov.au for further information. Avenue of Honour For all information on this project or to order a memorial plaque contact samfordaoh@gmail.com or leave a message at the RSL on 3289 6928 Book Club Contact Rose: 0414 973 010, E: rose.moss@bigpond.com
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