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The Private Percy Cash Bridge is an example of working with Council to improve the local area.

“Some people say it’s a ‘bridge to nowhere’, I say ‘it’s a bridge to the next 100 years.’”

In his last weeks, David was still doing his bit to improve the community by picking up rubbish on the side of the road during his daily walks. He remained passionate about recycling for a better future which is unsurprising from the founder of the Trash and Treasure shed at the Samford Waste Transfer Station.

“The secret of (Trash and Treasure) is that it made people coming to the tip anticipate they might get something. So they generally came in a fairly good mood. People in a bad mood generally won’t recycle,” David said.

In his final days, David was similarly passionate about letting others suffering from a terminal illness know that options were available to them.

GEOFF JACKSON A celebration of life

Many people in the community would have known or met Geoff over the past nearly 20 years. Geoff and his wife Minty and family moved to Samford nearly 20 years ago where they quickly became part of the community, setting up their family Chiropractic practice.

The close knit family loved living on acreage in this beautiful area (even though they came from Sydney and were told they wouldn’t cope with the lifestyle change). Most people who knew Geoff would also have known his wife and daughters, who were not only close as a family, but also worked together in the practice. Geoff helped many people as a chiropractor over the 30 years he practiced.

Just over 10 years ago he found out that he had MS which to start off with, was more of an inconvenience, with tingling and numbness in his hand and foot. This steadily moved on to cause more symptoms and significant disabilities which we then found out was a result of Primary Progressive MS (this is a particular type of

“For me, voluntary assisted dying is painless, it’s procedural, it’s not confronting. For someone in my situation, it’s just a relief.”

David was also given the chance to say goodbye to the community he loved being an active part of.

“I’ve had a good life; I’ve had a constructive life. I’ve lived a better life than I thought I would.”

“I’ve spoken to a lot of friends. And those people I haven’t spoken to, I bid them farewell and wish them well.”

Tanya Hall

FUNERAL NOTICE

David Bannerman passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Monday 27th February 2023. Family and friends are invited to attend a service at Samford Cemetery on Tuesday 7th March at 10am, followed by a celebration of David’s life at the Farmers Hall, Main Street, Samford.

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MS which relentlessly continues to cause irreparable damage to the nervous system).

A few years ago, Geoff had to retire due to this ill health and luckily, with the help of his brother and then daughter (who are both chiropractors) his patients continued to receive the care they had with him.

Sadly, due to the MS and other health issues, Geoff’s health continued to decline and he sadly passed away on 10th February.

We are holding a Celebration of Life for Geoff at 10am on 14th March at St Paul’s Anglican Church in Samford and then at Little Tree Bake & Brew House. All family, friends and patients are welcome to attend. (Please could you call our practice to confirm, if you have not already done so on our Facebook event, due to seating etc. Phone: 3289-6618)

The Jackson Family

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A NEAT Opportunity

While it may be a given that The Village Pump hits your letterboxes each fortnight, the paper was quietly at a crossroads in 2023 after facing distribution issues. Enter a group of entrepreneurial brothers who have expanded their local cleaning and yard maintenance company into mail distribution; allowing your local source of news to continue to be delivered and attracting some new clients for themselves along the way.

Tialyn and Sheldon Loechel started their small business NEAT in early 2022 in response to continued local shout-outs for cleaning and garden help, with good friend Josh Beaman joining the team later in the same year.

“I thought about the crossroads of my past experience and skills in helping around the neighbourhood, mowing, hedging and landscaping. I saw that there was a huge need by so many locals for high quality, reliable work,” Tialyn said.

“I have always been a bit of an entrepreneur and have wanted to create my own business since working at Drakes, planning and thinking about it while I stacked the shelves every night. So this has been a great and challenging journey so far; it’s so rewarding helping others achieve their goals with their properties.”

The Village Pump reached out to Tialyn after meeting him at a Samford and Districts Chamber of Commerce meeting, and asked if he was up for the challenge of pivoting his business to include a distribution arm.

“Boy has it been a challenge, but we’ve pulled through thanks to the team we’ve now built at FLEAT, run by Josh Beaman. This has been his first big chance at leadership and project management and he has just smashed it out of the park; and all of our amazing riders are locals,” Tialyn said.

“It’s amazed me that we’ve just had so many calls from people keen to get around this beautiful district having fun riding the postie bikes - and getting paid while they do it.”

One of the biggest challenges the new business faced was managing distribution logistics.

“Ensuring that the right number of newspapers were delivered to the right locations, on time and within budget was a big task, and it required a lot of planning and organisation,” Josh said.

“Having the Progress Association (SDPPA) on our side with the delivery of The Village

Pump has been such a huge help. That was a big success that we can now confidently and consistently deliver this newspaper to everyone every two weeks. And we are filling up quickly with all the local businesses wanting flyer distribution.”

The team feels strongly about creating change in the world, with plans to opt for fully electric equipment in the future, keeping their overall carbon footprint as low as possible.

“Something our parents and oldest brother (Grant, Lea and Kaydon from ‘iPlan Financial Services’ here in town) have helped us align on is that life is not all about money and material things. Creating change in this world for the better is far more important and fulfilling,” they said. “The future is to really nail our service and quality here in Samford and to build genuine relationships with everyone.”

What was a hurdle for The Village Pump has become an opportunity for Josh, Tialyn and Sheldon, who remain grateful for the journey they’ve been on so far.

“Just a massive thank you to everyone for their support and for helping us grow and be able to take on young locals, and give them solid skills that will help them throughout the rest of their careers. Whether that’s with us or not, we are creating a team that helps others, clients and staff. So thanks to everyone in Samford, look forward to meeting more of you.”

Tanya Hall

If you’d like to be part of the FLEAT team, get in touch with Josh on 0491 097 507. They’re looking for riders who are keen to help deliver the fortnightly newspaper as well as other local flyer distribution.

If you’re a business wanting to promote your services locally, FLEAT is the ONLY distributor who covers the Samford and surrounding areas.

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Trustees Of Highlands Recreation Reserve (Highvale Cricket Ground) are calling for nominations to fill three positions available as a Trustee of The Highlands Recreation Reserve, Mt Glorious Rd, Highvale.

A public meeting will be held at the Cricket ground on Sunday 12th March at 11am to vote in the new Trustees. Everyone who is interested can attend. Anyone wishing to nominate, please email me your nomination and reasons why you should be considered to be a Trustee. Deadline for nominations is Thursday 9th March. This is a volunteer role for the community.

Tim Nelson Chairman Of Trustees

E: tmnelson2209@gmail.com

M: 0417 722 040

L-R: Sheldon, Josh and Tialyn

AUSTRALIA READS: READING HOUR - THURSDAY 9 MARCH 2023

We invite you to participate in Australia Reads: Reading Hour - a national day dedicated to sharing the joys of books, reading and stories. It’s where the whole country talks about books together.

way I think about how language is used when referring to the vulnerable.

Reading is the best way to increase your exposure to new words learned in context, new ideas and creative ways to look at problems. Look at how Sci Fi has inspired scientific discovery. Many employers seek those who communicate well and think creatively.

You’re Invited to Eat Cake and Talk About Books!

As children we remember the warmth, love and comfort of curling up with our parents or caregivers to listen to and talk about stories being read. Now we hopefully share books with our children, grandchildren and those in our care. This shared reading at home boosts school performance by increasing vocabulary, building good communication skills and strengthening children’s ability to empathise with others. Shared reading is not only the prerogative of children, but also of teens and adults. My mother and I shared books - read the good bits to each other, argued about themes, favourite characters, how stories could be improve - until close to her death. Keeping book conversations going is important in developing communication and thinking skills.

Books that explore the inner lives of characters heighten our ability to understand the feelings and beliefs of others — skills essential for building, navigating and maintaining social relationships. Freedom Only Freedom’s compilation of poetry, storytelling and reportage has changed the

Reading builds an ability to concentrate, while social media decreases concentration. That may be, in part, because people tend to read books more slowly and in more depth than they read digital content. Studies show that many only read headlines as they flick through social media.

If you would like to be involved in Australia Reads: Reading Hour, you can get books from:

• Baffies Oan, our local bookstore in the Lifestyle Centre

• Your school library

• MBRC Mobile Library -Tuesday 7 March, 10.30am to 4.30pm, Cash Ave near the Scouts.

• SDPPA Book Swap at the SCHUB. (Please check if there is a group inside before entering)

Keep an eye on Baffies Oan and The Village Pump Facebook posts so you can join in reading, enjoying and sharing books.

Julie Martin

Australia Reads asks Australians to spend one hour of the day reading, sharing and enjoying the stories you love with others, so Baffies Oan Books will be hosting a Community Book Chat.

On 9th March, JOIN US INSTORE, at the Lifestyle Centre – 225 Mount Glorious Rd, with your tea or coffee (we’ll supply the cake) for a free get together to talk all things books.

There will be lucky door prizes of advance reading copies of books - be the first to read an upcoming title!

Meet other book lovers and share your love for your favourite books, pick up some new ideas to add to your TBR pile and enjoy a morning celebrating, writing, reading and all things bookish.

Meet some local authors, find out about our local writing groups and bookclubs and discover what great books are coming in the months ahead.

It’s Free!

The event is free for the whole community but to ensure we have enough space (and of course cake) please register your interest instore or online at https://www.facebook. com/events/851072055990217/?ref=news feed.

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SUNDAY 5 MARCH

Everyone of any age is welcome to attend the Samford Clean Up Australia Day Walk in Samford - play your part in making a difference within the environment and our community.

Samford Landcare will be supervising volunteers to follow an easy 4.5km loop from Samford Village and back, past the Avenue of Honour and the Samford Rangers, via the Percy Cash Bridge underpass, collecting any litter along the route. The walk will be generally flat, very scenic and we’ll have a number of interesting information stops along the way, where you’ll learn about the special environmental features of the Samford area, including Life for Wildlife, Samford Eco-Corridor and Millen Farm.

Where and When?

Participants are requested to gather at the Samford Landcare marquee in John Scott Park alongside Main Street Samford 7.45am for an 8.00am departure. We expect to return around 9.30am. The Samford Lions will be providing refreshments at a marquee in John Scott Park and Life for Wildlife will be there to provide further information about how they assist local wildlife.

You are encouraged to collect plastic and general rubbish from your local area, or on your journey to the day, to deposit in the bins provided by Samford Landcare at the event.

Clean up bags will be provided for you, but it’s a great idea for you to bring your own gloves, as well as a hat, sunscreen and

suitable walking shoes. Full details can be viewed at www.samfordlandcare.org.au. Come along, get your morning exercise and help your community.

David Reed

CAFÉ LAGARTO CELEBRATES

The team at Cafe Lagarto are proud to be celebrating the one year anniversary of their monthly live music event – Saturday Night Jazz! - on 25th March, 2023.

We all know and love the warm and inviting setting that Cafe Lagarto offers, with covered outdoor dining for up to 85 people. But did you know that in addition to hosting professional musicians over brunch every Sunday for the past 3 years, the first Saturday Night Jazz! event commenced in March 2022?

So - as well as the regular daily breakfast, brunch and lunch meals on offer, you are treated to special evening events twice a month, in a chilled ambient vibe, lit by fairy lights and candles - cooled in summer with gently rotating fans, warmed in winter with gas heating.

The café’s very popular monthly 3-course dinner events, held on the 2nd Friday of every month, have been running for a couple of years now, and feature a different culinary theme each month. However, early last year, front of house management staff excitedly approached owners Natalie and James Ross with a new idea “let’s do live music and cocktails!!”. Although keen, Natalie was wary of not wanting to replicate anything similar in the area. Knowing that jazz was always in her vision for the café’s future, Saturday Night Jazz! was borne.

Held on the last Saturday of every month

commencing at 6.30pm, Saturday Night Jazz! presents three hours of live jazz music featuring professional musicians, many who are local and with many years of experience. You can grab a special cocktail, a wine, beer or cider and your choice of 4 gourmet platters to pre-order.

The café will feature a broader line-up of musicians this year with many established groups performing for the first time. To kick off the celebrations on 25th March, powerhouse vocalist Mardi Gow will perform with husband Rob, as Gemini Blue. These two amazing musicians have had an incredible career, individually and together - performing around the world. They will perform with other musos on the night, as all Saturday Night Jazz! performances are either a trio or a quartet – they choose who to jam with at each event.

For bookings call 3289 3550, or online at www.cafelagarto.com.au and complete the booking form on the events page. Doors open at 6pm until 10pm, $15 cover charge per person. Don’t forget to pre-order platters prior to the evening.

A special anniversary treat for all attending on 25th March will be a complimentary glass of house wine (white/red/sparkling), so you can cheers the Cafe Lagarto team.

2023 SCHOOL LEADERS

On Wednesday February 15th, for the first time in a long time, Ferny Grove SHS was able to invite the entire school population to a combined Junior and Senior Leadership Ceremony. The whole school acknowledged that “behind every young person who believes in themselves is a parent who believed first.”

To truly honour this belief, this year the school asked parents of the School Captains, Vice Captains and Student Representative Council (SRC) Presidents to take part in the Leadership Ceremony by pinning the leadership badges on their child. It was a truly special addition to our ceremony. Our Senior and Junior Subject Leaders were announced and presented with their leadership badges also.

At the end of the ceremony, the most prestigious academic award was presented, the school Dux for 2022, who achieved A levels in all six subjects and was recently awarded a Certificate of Academic Commendation from QCAA.

With an extraordinary ATAR score of 99.75, we congratulate Nerya as the School

WELCOME DR LINDSEY JONES

Dux for our 2022 cohort.

It was wonderful to recognise and acknowledge the School Captains, SRC Members and Student Leaders for 2023. Congratulations - we know you will make your school proud!

Eirryn Flouch

Senior School Leaders

School Captains: Harrison and Natalie School Vice Captains: Blake and Amber

SRC President Zach

SRC Vice President Hayley

SRC Secretary Benjamin

SRC Treasurer Arnav

Junior School Leaders

Junior School Captains: Zac and Megan

Junior School Vice Captains: Hannah and Isabella

SRC President: Sarah

SRC Vice President: Zoe

FORMALLY DR WATSONS

Dr Lindsey Jones joins the team, Doctors at Samford Valley. The team now has 4 Female Doctors, Dr Chris Watson, Dr Rehna Bester, Dr Bhavana Kulkarni and Dr Lindsey Jones. Nursing has also recently doubled with Miranda Smart and Gabrielle Taylor the practice registered nurses that enables Doctors at Samford Valley to provide a comprehensive approach to healthcare

INTRODUCING: Dr Lindsey Jones, General Practitioner, Female, MBBS FRACGP

Dr Lindsey has a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery and Master of Public Health. She has worked across a variety of hospital and health services. This includes speciality terms in Paediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, General Medicine, and Oncology. Dr Lindsey also holds a Certificate of Emergency Medicine, Child Health Diploma, and a Dermatology certificate. Additionally, Lindsey is also trained in cosmetic medicine. She is currently undertaking further post graduate training in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene. Dr Lindsey Jones is interested in a vast array of health and disease topics and has a focus on holistic wellbeing.

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Jo Bolton is fundraising for people in Guatamela who are living in very poor conditions.

Jo has firsthand knowledge of the living conditions of many families as her family also live there.

Jo is visiting at the end of March with her eldest son and wanted to fundraise as much as possible to help change some people’s lives. She is collecting 10cent cans/bottles through Containers for Change and has set up an account to make it easy for people to support. Scheme Number: C10973007

Jo will also collect from your work or home if that is more convenient. A private Facebook group has been set up - https:// www.facebook.com/groups/135446932871 7096/?ref=share_group_link.

“Every cent will go to help the locals in Guatemala,” said Jo.

Junior School Captains: L-R Zac, Megan, Hannah, Isabella.

Senior School Captains & SRC: L-R Harrison, Natalie, Blake, Amber, Zach, Hayley, Benjamin and Arnav

MOBILE BLACK SPOT TOWERS

In Cedar Creek and Clear Mountain, there are two mobile black spot towers being proposed for installation - one in each suburb. While varying views on these towers exist across these communities, individuals need to be aware of the circumstances leading to this point.

The Federal Government Mobile Black Spot Program was initiated primarily to improve and to extend mobile phone coverage and competition in regional and remote Australia. It achieves this by co-funding new or upgraded telecommunications infrastructure. Residents register areas of poor coverage on the National Black Spot database. These are assessed and the program allocates funding aimed at improving telecommunications in these areas.

Beyond personal, professional, business and educational uses of improved communications, a key aim of the program is to improve community safety for individuals who visit or reside in nominated black spot areas.

Cedar Creek, notably, has 5 locations registered in the National Black Spot database. Clear Mountain has 3. These can be found on data.gov.au by searching for “Community Reports of Poor or No Mobile Coverage”.

In both Cedar Creek and Clear Mountain, multiple sites were investigated as part of the process. Only two possible candidate tower location sites have been identified - one in each suburb. These sites and development applications have moved to the community consultation phase.

As part of the end-to-end process, from black spot registration through to the installation of proposed towers, the community consultation phase gives local

residents the opportunity to voice their thoughts, be they in support of or opposed to the development application.

Clear Mountain community consultation has closed and is awaiting a final decision on the proposed tower. Cedar Creek consultation has opened and will close by March 6, 2023.

Whether residents are making submissions in support of or opposed to the proposed tower, they need to ensure that they remain factual and evidencebased. The decision maker will review all properly made submissions and will make a determination based on facts and impacts, where relevant.

Samford NBN Advocacy Group

Dickson Sportsperson of the Year | Shai Mayberry

Two-time Special Olympian and active sports-lover Shai Mayberry was recently named 2023 Dickson Sportsperson of the Year. The Mount Samson local is passionately involved in many sports including cricket, soccer, AFL, rugby and swimming.

He is grateful to his coaches, teammates, friends at Down Syndrome Queensland, his support workers and his family, especially his mum Sandra who has supported Shai in all of his endeavours, including his quotes below.

Shai particularly excels in the pool, representing team Queensland at the Special Olympics Australia National Games last year, where he placed 1st in the 4x50m Freestyle Relay, 2nd in the 100m Freestyle, 3rd in the 50m butterfly and 4th in the 50m freestyle.

“I swam my best and we had medal presentation ceremonies. I felt so proud. I enjoyed the opening and closing ceremonies,” Shai said.

Shai trained four times a week throughout the year, attending regular inter-club swimming carnivals.

“One of my support workers Julia does extra one-on-one swimming with me to improve my strokes and turns. I love that being so active is just a regular part of my week. Swimming only breaks for two weeks at Christmas so I swim right through winter,” Shai said.

Shai’s other great sporting passion is cricket, where he was named player of the series in the Tri 21 Series indoor cricket competition. He also carried out 12th man duties for the Coastal Marlins and Darling

Downs Dingoes in the Brisbane Premier League.

“A few years ago Michael Harrison at Down Syndrome QLD offered me a place in a TRI 21 Series invitational match with four players with Down syndrome and four players, some from the Australian Indoor Cricket team in each team. We had lots of fun and I tried really hard to bowl and bat and field the ball and I was very enthusiastic,” Shai said.

Michael encouraged Shai’s participation in the TRI 21 series each year and formed a partnership with the Brisbane Premier League to have a young person with Down Syndrome perform 12th man duties for

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Each Saturday, Shai also supports the fourth grade men’s team at Northern Suburbs District Cricket Club.

“I warm up with them, run drinks, cheer loudly and give them a pep talk. I love being a part of the team and they love having me there.”

Through his dedication to sport, Shai has made some lifelong friends as well as ensuring he leads a healthy lifestyle.

“I love swimming in Moreton North Special Olympics squad. I’ve made some great friends my own age and we all swim and compete and stay fit together. I even do Barista training with one of my swimming friends,” Shai said.

“Mum says it’s really important for people with Down Syndrome to stay active and eat healthy foods. It’s just my way of life now.”

Tanya Hall

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• Do you wake in the morning with head, neck and/or jaw pain?

• Do you wake in the morning with head, neck and/or jaw pain?

• Do you get painful clicking in the jaw joint? Have trouble opening wide?

• Do you get painful clicking in the jaw joint? Have trouble opening wide?

• Do you wake feeling unrefreshed, and tired or lethargic during the day?

• Do you wake feeling unrefreshed, and tired or lethargic during the day?

• Do you get ear pain / ringing in the ears?

• Do you get ear pain / ringing in the ears?

These are all signs that you could be su ering from TMJ (temporomandibular joint / jaw joint) dysfunction. The relationship between TMJ dysfunction, headaches, and sleep disorders is well documented. A Dysfunction of the TMJ can impact your entire body and place great stress on your nervous system.

These are all signs that you could be su ering from TMJ (temporomandibular joint / jaw joint) dysfunction. The relationship between TMJ dysfunction, headaches, and sleep disorders is well documented. A Dysfunction of the TMJ can impact your entire body and place great stress on your nervous system.

Dr Alex Davies at Admire Dentistry aims to diagnose and treat the origin of the pain, and not just the symptoms. We use a combination of treatments including orthotic oral appliances, MLS laser, nutrition, and work closely with allied health professionals to ensure an integrated approach to improving your overall health and reduce inflammation.

Dr Alex Davies at Admire Dentistry aims to diagnose and treat the origin of the pain, and not just the symptoms. We use a combination of treatments including orthotic oral appliances, MLS laser, nutrition, and work closely with allied health professionals to ensure an integrated approach to improving your overall health and reduce inflammation.

What is MLS Laser?

What is MLS Laser?

MLS (multiwave locked system) is the low-level laser therapy treatment uniquely designed to facilitate healing and reduce inflammation at the cellular level. The MLS Laser uses two light wavelengths; continuous emission to reduce inflammation and swelling, and pulsated emission to reduce pain.

MLS (multiwave locked system) is the low-level laser therapy treatment uniquely designed to facilitate healing and reduce inflammation at the cellular level. The MLS Laser uses two light wavelengths; continuous emission to reduce inflammation and swelling, and pulsated emission to reduce pain.

MLS laser therapy, in combination with a custom oral appliance and good nutrition, has been a game changer in treating TMJ dysfunction.

MLS laser therapy, in combination with a custom oral appliance and good nutrition, has been a game changer in treating TMJ dysfunction.

Sister Miss Edna McLean

Edna McLean b 28/10/1905 to George Jnr McLean and his wife Elizabeth nee Gomersall of Camp Mountain.

Training was carried out at Bundaberg and later Edna gained her Maternal & Child Welfare Certificate.

From 1934 to 1936 Sister Edna McLean, with her friend Sister Bishop, served with the Australian Inland Mission in Birdsville, the historic centre of the Burke and Wills Patrol and the base for the Hospital that John Flynn opened in 1923. Flynn leased an old hotel that served as the Hospital until 1937. “The Sisters at the hospital did tremendous work, caring for the local Birdsville community as well as people living on outlying Stations.”

Miss McLean attended the Methodist Church in Station Street, Samford. Many long term residents will remember Edna as a very quiet and friendly lady.

Edna passed away 19th February 1991 age 85. She was interred in Samford Cemetery beside her parents.

Sources – Samford Reminiscences; Samford Reminiscences VOL5; Gate Opener for the Lord By Rev. Aubrey Baker AM; Trove/Telegraph, Samford Museum’s collection.

When only tiny, her parent’s house burned to the ground while the children were with their parents packing fruit away from the house. For the greater part of her life, Edna lived in the home her father built following the fire.

Edna attended Samford State School where she received a prize at the end of the 1917 school year for 2nd place in 4th class. Mr Robinson was the teacher.

Edna became a triple certificated Nursing Sister. She did her General Nursing Training at Royal Brisbane Hospital. Her Midwifery

In 1944 Edna went to Sydney where she studied Chiropody. On returning to Brisbane she started her practice in the old Pennys Building in the city, later the building was known as Coles Building. “Sister McLeans Chiropody Service” was a legend. Employing others to assist her, Edna always played a vital role in ‘the rooms’ until she sold the business just several years prior to her death in 1991.

Edna often travelled by railmotor to and from Camp Mountain station before the line closed in 1955.

Sister Edna McLean gave her services free of charge to the foot clinic for aged and invalid pensioners, opened at Enoggera Methodist Church on Thursday 3rd July 1947 as part of Rev Ralph Heaton’s Community Activities Programme. Edna continued the weekly service for 35 years.

Community Champion | Franceska Jordan

Mt Nebo local Franceska Jordan was surprised when she received the Australian Medal (AM) in 1998 for her work with the aged, community care, disability and mental health. However, given her passion and phenomenal efforts in these sectors, it’s little wonder she came to the notice of those around her. Franceska has also used her life experience to release a new book, Under the Boab Tree, where she recounts her mother’s activism in standing up for human rights in 1950s South Africa.

As the founding member and driving force behind the establishment of the Alzheimer’s Association in Queensland and Australia in the early 1980s, Franceska spent nearly 40 years as a campaigner, researcher and speaker for people with dementia and their carers.

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Franceska also worked as a social worker, counsellor, educator, planner, advocate and researcher, setting up services in India, Latin America, Asia, Singapore and Europe. In her role as Director of Social Work Department at Princess Alexandra Hospital in Brisbane, she was the first social worker in Queensland to work with HIV and AIDS patients at the hospital and in the community.

“I walked through the emergency department and noticed patients with AIDS had their beds in corridors and not in the main emergency treating area. I questioned, ‘why are their beds here?’ It became obvious to me that with this infection, staff were apprehensive; so little was known about this disease. Patients were marginalised and not treated with the same considerations,” Franceska said. Continued over

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Franceska joined prominent immunologists to give talks to students, nurses, doctors and allied health professionals, as well as appearing on TV and radio to educate the general public about the condition. Franceska also created HIV patient admission and discharge protocols to ensure they were not ostracised.

Franceska’s childhood was paramount in lighting a fire within to stand up for those facing social inequity.

“My mother’s strength fighting apartheid and cruel working conditions in South Africa is exemplary for me,” she said. “My mother didn’t want people’s pity, especially when my little sister was born with Down Syndrome and being severely disabled. She wanted services and respectful support.”

Franceska chose social work as a profession, seeking social justice, equity of opportunity, and assisting the most disadvantaged.

“Being a social worker in Africa is a recipe for being a rebel. How can a socially conscious person ignore all the injustice, poverty, abuse and profiteering of others?” she said.

Franceska’s memoir, Under the Boab Tree, details the consequences her mother faced for speaking out against the human rights abuses she both witnessed and endured herself.

“Even though my book recounts some years of pain and suffering we endured, it is also my mother’s and my search for truth and justice, and eventually our quest for love and to live with a loving heart that has prevailed,” Franceska said.

“We were and are tenacious and the courage of my mother in a time when South Africa was steeped in violence and exploitation in Zambia rife. Under The Boab Tree is a testament to her work and parts of my life,” she said.

“My mother is one of Africa’s unsung

heroes. The stories of the male freedom fighters and trade unionists have been heard. It was time to honour and tell her story and mine.”

Under The Boab Tree can be purchased online: www.franceskajordan.com.au or from Baffies Oan Books at the Lifestyle Centre, Samford Valley. You can meet Franceska at Baffies Oan on Saturday 18 March at 3pm for book reading and signing.

Tanya Hall

PAPER INSPIRATIONS ON SHOW

Papermakers and Artists QLD Paper Inspirations on Show focuses on the humble medium of paper itself and highlights the skills and artistry of the Papermakers and Artists of Qld. This is a show for all those with a love and understanding of paper as a medium in its own right, or for those who are keen to see a wide range of artistic works on paper and gain an understanding of how the magic happens.

This paper show features an array of styles, structures and techniques from whimsical mobiles to work by contemporary artists

who have expanded the creative potential of paper. You will see works on, in and with paper, including prints, handmade and hand bound books, paper collage, photography on handmade paper, encaustic work, mixed media, altered books, a wide selection of handmade papers, three-dimensional works and works that explore and manipulate the materiality of paper itself - all available in our Artisan Store.

The association members, while portraying their own distinctive work with paper, are also experienced artisans in other skill areas, creating exceptional quality, handmade and hand fashioned work in paper and copper jewellery, basketry, eco dying and fibre art works that are guaranteed to have the ‘wow’ factor! The best place to select your individually designed art piece for any gift giving occasion.

Don’t miss this! Richard Randall Art Studio, Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens, 13th -19th March. Entry is free and members will be there daily to show and talk about the works and the intricacies of their construction and presentation.

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Further enriching our cultural life

Music is flourishing in our Valley: It’s a pleasure to see culture thrive in Samford valley. As a long-term resident, I’ve come to appreciate the wealth of our local talent. Coming out of Covid, it’s inspiring to now see it flourish. Music is at the heart of the SDPPA’s Christmas on Main Street celebrations, with over 80 performers last year, including a 50-voice local carols group. We have great school music programs, three choirs, regular live music in venues including Pause and Café Lagarto, and dozens of resident musicians and groups.

And Growing: Soon to add to this activity is our new series - Samford Live. Another homegrown initiative with a local producer, publicist, designer and organising group of musicians, all backed by our own Samford & Districts Progress & Protection Association (SDPPA). Huge thanks to the talented Becky Downey at local business Digitalo for her fabulous logo and website.

We’ll present: skilled local artists alongside top-notch groups from Brisbane

and beyond, starting on Saturday 25 March. There’s a great line up with Singer/ Songwriter Toni Janke, locals John Hogan and Feed Lucy, and opening night special offers - book ahead to be sure of your seat. Please join us!

Samford Live: Saturday 25 March from 6pm. Little Tree Bake & Brewhouse, Main St Samford. Information & bookings: www.samfordlive.au

Thanks to our supporters SDPPA and MBRC.

community, including road and school closures and evacuation centres. You will find links to emergency contacts, SES, flood gauges and the weather radar. It’s a very user friendly website, even providing an option to select the language that best suits you and your family. Please take some time to go online at disaster. moretonbay.qld.gov.au, or scan this QR code and make sure you bookmark the site for easy access when you need it.

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DIVISION 11 COUNCIL REPORT

Council’s Disaster Dashboard has been updated to help the community stay informed when a natural disaster hits the Moreton Bay Region. The website has everything you need to know and is easy to navigate with everything shown in real time so it is always up to date.

This dashboard provides regionwide details on weather warnings, emergency news and sandbag stations, as well as what you need to know about your local

Also, if you are not already subscribed to MoretonAlert, make sure you click on the link while you are on the Disaster Dashboard and sign up to receive free SMS, email and voice alerts for severe weather warnings. This is such a great resource for the whole region, and while we tend to think of natural disasters as weather events and storms, there is an increased risk of fire in the current climate and this dashboard is the one stop site for everything you need. If there is information that you think should be included on the Disaster Dashboard site, make sure that you provide your feedback via the link.

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I SEE YOU, YOU SEE ME

After an international call out for submissions, local Samford and Strathpine residents and collaborators Pia Robinson from @theculturecrusader and artist Martin Edge were selected to be part of this year’s World Science Festival’s ‘Curiocity Brisbane’ major public art installation in their inclusive, innovative, arts engagement.

Curiocity Brisbane celebrates science, tech and art with outdoor installations and a program of tours, workshops and Cuirous Conversations. And this year you can experience the work by local artist, Martin Edge within the Picnic Island Green at South Bank Parklands.

This inclusive arts engagement brings to life, through augmented reality and animation, the incredible paintings by Martin.

“My artworks are like a ‘memory jog’ of each adventure, but I also like to use my own imagination and creativity to paint the scene how I see or remember it,” said Martin.

Martin identifies as on the Autism Spectrum. He creates artwork that allows us to see the world according to Martin. Through this reveal we can see and experience Martin’s perspective, enabling him to be profiled as a role model for aspiring artists and others who may connect with him.

Martin is a proud ambassador for Autism Queensland, and his artwork captures and reflects his perspective of the world through recreating memorable moments and recollections, filtered through his imagination. His art-making process of reconnecting collages of memory-fragments enables us to see what Martin sees - the wonderment of our world from the mundane to the whimsical.

Through this installation at the Southbank Parklands, viewers experience a number of Martin’s artworks upscaled into playscapes set within Southbank’s Picnic Garden. This includes his latest artwork - Martin’s Painting Day - that explores the artist’s most sacred and private place - his studio.

For the first time ever, Martin’s artwork will come to life through activating this new artwork via Augmented Reality, allowing viewers to delve deeper into Martin’s world.

See the artwork at Curiocity Brisbane from 22 March – 2 April 2023.

Join a children’s program (and meet the artist) - https://www.worldsciencefestival. com.au/event-program/brisbane/ curiocity-workshop-isee.

Moreton Bay Region Art Prize

Entries are not open for the Moreton Bay Region Art Prize, an annual exhibition and prize that supports and celebrates local artists. Entry is free and open to local residents and First Nations people who identify as Kabi Kabi, Turrbal or Jinibara Traditional Owner groups but live off Country.

The prize pool totals $10,000 with a non-acquisitive prize of $5,000 for first place, $3,000 for second place, $1,500 for third place and $500 for the People’s Choice Award. The exhibition of finalists will be held at Pine Rivers Art Gallery from Saturday 3 June to Saturday 19 August 2023.

As part of the 2023 Moreton Bay Region Art Prize, there is an opportunity for six

artists to have their work exhibited in the Outdoor Gallery, with works being displayed across the region. The Outdoor Gallery will see artwork printed on vinyl banners and installed on community banner poles in 12 locations around the Moreton Bay Region from 22 May to 26 June 2023. The 12 locations chosen for display are in high traffic areas, providing a unique opportunity to have your artwork seen by all kinds of people.

Eligibility criteria is available on the MBRC website. Applications close 11:59pm Saturday 22 April 2023. Finalists will be notified by Friday 5 May 2023. (Tuesday 2 May 2023 for Outdoor Gallery)

Further information: www.moretonbay. qld.gov.au/Galleries-Museums/Events/ PRAG/Moreton-Bay-Region-Art-Prize-2023

You can also join the curator’s tour with Martin and Pia through the World Science Festival links.

New initiatives help launch a ‘Reconciliation Walk’.

Several different initiatives at Samford Valley Steiner School have come together in beautiful harmony. Back in 2021 the idea of a ‘Reconciliation Walk’ through the school’s bushland was imagined, where a ‘National Park’ type trail would be created through the bush, acknowledging Australian history and the timeline indigenous Australians have followed from pre-history to the modern day via information plaques along the way.

This bushland would also undertake regeneration by removing invasive and introduced species and through the planting of natives, endemic to the Samford Valley, creating a food forest and supporting habitat for local native wildlife.

This lofty plan was finally started this term with the introduction of a new high school initiative called the ‘Vertical Classroom’. During the final two periods every Friday, all high school students are split into 6 mixed age level groups. The Outdoor classroom group started work on the pathway for the ‘Reconciliation walk’. Reusing the school’s green waste, one team used a woodchipper, creating the mulch to form the path. Another team took cardboard from the school’s recycling bin and laid it on the trail as a form of weed suppressor.

In this project, the students are learning regeneration and horticultural skills, working with multiple age groups and building leadership skills. They also work with the site team to manage the green waste on-site for a useful purpose.

Andy Currey, the high school teacher leading the project says, “It symbolises the school’s commitment to truth telling and Indigenous allyship, creates a beautiful, rich space that supports native flora and fauna and highlights the continuing connection Indigenous people hold toward land, water and community.”

competition was the 2023 Archery Australia National Para and VI Championships.

In Para-archery, competitors can shoot either in Divisions of recurve (Olympictype) bows, or compound bows. Archers are initially ranked in rounds of 72 arrows, thereby having a possible 720 points available.

In the ranking round for the World Archery 2023 Oceania Grand Prix, Taymon KentonSmith ranked first with 606 points. Craig Glasby didn’t have a great day, suffering a gear breakdown and scoring 435 points. Janelle did not shoot this competition.

In the ranking round for the 2023 National Para and VI Championships, Taymon Kenton-Smith ranked second with 595 points and Craig Glasby ranked third with 586 points. Janelle Colquhoun ranked second with 160 points.

We are proud to announce that, in the Medal matches held on 30th January and live-streamed on Channel 7’s Facebook page, Taymon Kenton-Smith won a Gold Medal in the Open Male Recurve Division of the World Archery 2023 Oceania Gold Prix, and a Silver Medal in the Archery Australia 2023 National Para and VI Championships.

KENTON-SMITH ARCHERY GOLD

Waverley City Archers in Victoria recently hosted four days of archery competition for Para and Vision Impaired archers throughout Australia and Oceania.

Three archers from the Samford Valley Target Archers attended – Taymon KentonSmith and Craig Glasby shot in the Para Open Male Recurve division, and Janelle Colquhoun in the Vision Impaired. These three archers all shoot recurve bows. Taymon was also a member of the Australian team at the Para Olympics in Japan, 2021.

The tournament consisted of two tranches. First, there was the World Archery 2023 Oceania Para Grand Prix. The second

Unfortunately, Craig missed out. Janelle Colquhoun won a Bronze Medal in the Visually Impaired Division of the National Para and VI Championships. Congratulations to these three archers for their efforts.

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L-R: Marek Steiner, Taymon Kenton-Smith, Steven Green.

SHOWING KINDNESS

On Thursday 16th February, Samford State School celebrated Kindness Day by wearing orange. The teachers and leadership team were at the front gate for school drop off at 7.40am to greet students and parents. It was such a great atmosphere with music and balloons and so many happy smiling faces. Kindness Day is about spreading random acts of kindness and to brighten up someone’s day. Even the school tuckshop, the Hungry Owl, jumped

on board and had orange star cookies and orange jelly cups to go around.

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Mardi Gras in Samford

I don’t speak French but I have it on good authority that “Mardi Gras” is French for “Fat Tuesday”. “Fat Tuesday” is another name for “Shrove Tuesday” which is commonly known as Pancake Tuesday.

Shrove Tuesday tends to sneak up on us every year. The first hint is often the appearance of extra pancake mix and maple syrup on the shelves of supermarkets. As has become our practice, we have taken to giving away pancakes outside Drakes each year on Shrove Tuesday.

So, why pancakes on Shrove Tuesday? Shrove Tuesday is the day before Ash Wednesday, the first day of the Liturgical Season of Lent, a period of extra discipline (which may include fasting) leading up to Good Friday and Easter. As part of that discipline, in times past Christians would rid their pantries of the foods they wanted to avoid during their Lenten fast. Milk, eggs, flour as well as meat would be avoided during lent. All this led to a big cook up and what better use for flour, eggs and milk than to make pancakes and to share pancakes

with hungry passers-by. I hope you had the chance to stop by for a free pancake.

These days our Lenten observance is marked by study and discussion groups. This year at St Paul’s we are using the study guide produced by the Anglican Board of Mission entitled, “The Imaginary Doorway, studies and stories for the Gospel of inclusion”. We meet Tuesday evenings at 7pm in the Parish Hall, 12 Mt Samson Road. Regular Sunday Services – 7.30am and 9am.

Motorcycle ride group gathers at Samford AMPOL on the first Saturday of the month for an 8:30am or 9am departure. Destinations vary and riders of all experience levels are welcome.

SPYs – St Paul’s Youth: 3rd Friday of the month, 6pm-9pm for an evening which always includes food and a craft activity. Samford Valley Market: 2nd Saturday of the month, 7am – Midday.

Samford Fresh Food Market: 4th Saturday of the month, 7am – Midday. All Things Nice: Mondays 9am – midday, Parish Hall.

Study Group: Midday Fridays in the Church.

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A total knee replacement is often an option that is offered to patients. However, an estimated 25% of people have been found to undergo inappropriate joint replacement surgeries that present with minimal symptoms, reduced radiographic abnormalities and unrealistic expectations.

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Samford Support Network

Working together to help local community members

Community Supporting Community

The Samford Support Network (SSN) has always been very grateful for the support we have received from community members, businesses and other community organisations. One such organisation is the Samford Joey Scouts. The Samford Joey Scouts is for boys and girls from 5 - 7 years old. Their motto is HOP-Help other people and that is exactly what they have been doing for the SSN.

For many years the SSN has delivered food hampers and Christmas gifts to local community members we support. We have been able to do this before Covid-19 by collecting donations of food and gifts from our local community. Since covid we have continued to do this, but we now use donated funds to purchase items to make up some small gifts for Christmas. Our volunteers purchase, package and deliver

these gifts over the Christmas period. We always tell our recipients that these gifts are from our local community to let them know they are being thought of and cared about.

The highlight of the gift is the special Christmas cards made by the Joey scouts. It is the pinnacle on top and the smiles given to us by the recipients is very touching and humbling. Each year the Samford Scout Group Leader, David Reed, organises the design with his leaders and the Joey scouts make 80 cards. Each design is different and unique, we’ve had reindeers made using handprints, Christmas trees using paint samples and last year we had decorations and Christmas trees using glitter balls and glue guns.

Last year some members of the SSN management team had the privilege of

helping the Joeys make some of the Christmas cards and it was a fun and interactive time.

We are so grateful to link in with our local Joeys to help connect different groups in our community. Thank you to David, all the leaders and mostly to the Joeys that helped bring some love and Christmas happiness to other community members.

WE NEED MEN!

and women too!

The Samford Community Singers are back enjoying their Monday night singing at Farmers Hall from 7pm to 9pm. We were so disappointed to have to cancel our Christmas concert due to covid, however a small group held the fort and entertained Christmas lunches for senior citizens at Arana Leagues Club, the Arana Bridge Club and Samford Grove.

Our current repertoire is delightful. Carole King’s Will You Still Love me Tomorrow, Mamas and Papas, Dream a Little Dream of Me, Sunday from Sunday in the Park with George and Audition from La La Land. All are scored for three parts, soprano, alto and baritone. Help with parts is provided by

Plants Market/AGM

There’s less than 1 month to go until our Plants Market at the Samford Showgrounds from 9am on Saturday 1 April. There will be a huge range of native plants available and expert advice on hand.

Our next meeting on Tuesday 7 March in the CWA Hall, Main St, Samford at 7.30pm is our AGM where our members will elect new office bearers to ensure the smooth running of the branch. After the formalities, Angie Fairweather will demonstrate how to set up a terrarium using native species.

our music director Monica who puts them onto Google Drive so we can go through them at our leisure together with backing tracks. It’s a great benefit to have a director with such skills.

We also plan to put together a repertoire of ‘Sing Alongs’ just for the enjoyment of singing members favourites.

Please call Nettie Carroll on 0412 991 759 for information. The first two nights are free for prospective members.

Creative Samford Inc would like to wish all Village Pump readers a very happy New Year! 2023 is off to a flying start as we find ourselves already in March at the release of this edition of The Village Pump, and we look forward to it being an exciting year of showcasing the work of our members.

We ended 2022 with our Art Fair at the Samford Showgrounds in November, and it was so lovely to see, and be supported by, so many of the Samford and surrounds community. Thank you!

At our February meeting, Roman Buzianczuk took us into the fascinating world of lichens. There are over 400 species in Australia, which are classified based on the fungal component. There are 3 main forms: crustose (flat); foliose (leaf-like) and fruticose (shrub-like). Their presence is a sign of good air quality. Lichens play an important role in breaking down rocks and are a vital component in the environment.

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Native Plants Market

The Barn, Samford Showgrounds

Saturday April 1st | 9am - 3pm | FREE Entry

Native Plants Queensland members welcome everyone to this huge Autumn Plants Market to be held at The Barn, Samford Showgrounds - the perfect new venue to showcase an incredible array of Aussie native plants.

• Native plants are excellent for our environment.

• Range of sizes from tubes to mature plants.

• Expert advice available from the growers on plant selection and care.

• A huge selection of plants at very reasonable prices.

The beginning of 2023 sees many of our members preparing for our Samford and Surrounds Arts Trail and Open Studios in June. We would like to thank our local communities, sponsors and grant donors: MBRIT (Moreton Bay Region Industry & Tourism), MBRC (Moreton Bay Regional Council), Community Bank SamfordBendigo Bank, Eckersley’s Art & Craft, Kwik Kopy - Samford, A Place to Create and local MP, Nikki Boyd. We also thank the advertisers who support our Arts Trail each year. You all assist in the promotion of the Arts Trail and in turn, promoting Samford. You can find further information, including the events over each weekend in June, on the website and Facebook page.

Creative Samford Inc is always open to welcoming new members - artists, crafters, writers, videographers, poets, musicians or dancers - or something we may not have seen before. Creative Samford is here to encourage, support and promote community for all local creatives. For membership information, contact the secretary: admin@ creativesamford.com. Website: www. creativesamford.com

We look forward to 2023 being a big creative year for our group and to sharing it with you all.

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Samford Bowls Club

The Brisbane District Bowls Association Annual general Meeting was held on Friday 17th February at the Ferny Grove Bowls Club. Three members of the Samford Bowls Club have once again taken positions on the Management Committee and Sub Committees.

Joan Greenhalgh was reelected Treasurer. Joan, who spent many years on the committee at the Samford Bowls Club, was awarded a Distinguished Service Award at the AGM for her role as Treasurer which she has done since filling a vacancy in 2014. Joan has continued to serve the committee with valued and professional accounting management. Pam Campbell is once again Secretary and Andrea Rhind has taken a position on the Match Committee. Well done ladies!

Village Barefoot Bowls: Thursday nights are the highlight of the week in Samford with 22 teams competing for the Bob Millar Shield whilst having a great night out. The Bushrangers are leading with Biasabeer 2nd followed by the Book Club. This could all change with still some weeks to play.

Contact Allan for more information. 0429 919 486. Visitors are welcome to come and enjoy the night.

Competitions: Tyrepower Everton Hills Cup. Samford is top of the ladder in Pool B with a win against Kallangur Red last week. Samford has 16 points with Aspley Blue next with 9 points, followed by Chermside on 9, Kallangur Red on 5 with Northern Suburbs 1.

BDBA Alex Gow Cup: Samford has taken a lead in this competition with 14 points, followed by Ferny Grove Falcons on 12 with St Lucia Gold third with 11 points.

The Ladies Autumn Pennants Competition commences on 24th February. Samford Powerful Owls play their first game against the Windsor Wombats at Northern Suburbs Bowls Club. During this competition, Samford will also play the Northern Suburbs Stars, Chermside Gold and the St Lucia Saints, before hopefully reaching the finals.

One of our members, David Taylor has just returned from a cruise to New Zealand where he played bowls at a number of NZ clubs along with other bowlers from Brisbane. Playing the game of bowls is a great way to meet and play other bowlers during your travels.

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sponsoring a Friendship Day at our club on Tuesday 7th March, 8:30am for a 9:00am start. No charges and free coaching. For further info contact Janice 0407 875 596.

Mahjong: A friendly group play each Wednesday and Friday afternoon at the club. New players welcomed. Contact Jan on 0402 623 794.

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Three way measure before shot given to bowl with chalk resting on top.

Have you noticed an increase in aircraft noise recently?

The Samford Area Aircraft Action Group invite all people impacted by aircraft noise/pollution to attend our monthly meeting, held on the first Wednesday of the month, 7pm at the SCHUB.

Over the last month members of SAAAG have continued their good work in trying to minimise impacts over the Samford Valley area, including:

• Working hard with the Brisbane Flight Path Community alliance (BFPCA) on submissions to the federal government white paper. This document will dictate the long term operating plan for all airports in Australia including curfews and flight number limits. We are happy to contribute to the BFPCA action in this area.

• Contacting Federal Minister Catherine King, Aircraft Noise Ombudsman, and others regarding the need for a federal body to replace the now disbanded Brisbane Airport Post Implementation Review Advisory Forum (BAPAF – the bipartisan committee that was keeping an

eye on the performance and governance of Airservices Australia). The Minister was also questioned about her refusal to meet with representatives from BFPCA on her recent Brisbane visit.

• Peter Dutton’s Dickson survey has been completed with multiple requests for reduced/ improved flightpaths over Samford Valley and the need for stronger, informed representation for Dickson on BACACG - Brisbane Airport Community Aviation Consultation Group. There is still time for you to complete this survey online. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ DicksonsBiggestSurvey

As you can see, the group continue to work hard with multiple stakeholders. Let’s hope that in 2023 we can continue to make progress in minimising the impact of aircraft in the Samford Valley area.

We look forward to seeing you at a meeting and please don’t hesitate to reach out with any suggestions or concerns via email: ContactSAAAG@gmail.com

A special sponsorship

The State Member for Pine Rivers, Nikki Boyd, took the time this month to visit her sponsored Samford RDA horse, Misty (pictured).

over the years with Nikki’s assistance. State Government financial support has played a key role in the expansion of the RDA program and improved facilities at the RDA centre.

Samford RDA’s 2023 program started last month following a successful series of volunteer induction sessions and a working bee. A big thanks to all who gave their time and efforts to prepare the centre for the new year, and to support the new volunteers. The volunteer program is totally flexible and does not require horsemanship experience, so if you are interested in knowing more, email volunteer@samfordrda.com.au.

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Pitch Perfect Programming

From a young age, Josh Beaman was fixated on fixing old cassette decks and tape players. Now aged 19, this is a skill he’s rebooted into creating his very own speaking and singing robot.

“The premise of an inanimate object moving in such a way to create the illusion of life has always fascinated me,” Josh said.

Given the niche nature of robotics, Josh embarked on a massive amount of research to breathe life into his spark of an idea. Where Josh was rusty on how to piece his robot together, his dad stepped in with some much appreciated welding skills.

“Eventually after almost a year of collecting information, photographs and old documentation about previous robots, I came to my father (who could weld) with my dream and we set off on our father-son journey down this path that led to three renditions of the robot; in total taking us nearly five years,” Josh said.

“The first rendition was very simple and did not look quite right. A lot of the movements were quite janky, and he had no legs. I had some feedback on this and in turn, it fuelled me to progress further.”

“The second generation was built and everyone I showed seemed to be interested, but it still wasn’t exactly what I had envisioned. I was on a roll so I decided I would take this momentum and turn it into the third rendition, something I could say was perfect!”

Josh’s robot has been designed to talk into a microphone, and can be programmed to entertain in different ways such as singing or telling jokes. It moves using pneumatic cylinders and solenoid valves that run off compressed air.

“I have always wanted to have my robot perform in public for an audience. The final idea behind creation of it would be that I would eventually rent him out to local venues or shopping centres and share knowledge behind him as he talks and sings,” Josh said.

“I have always had a deep passion for

this kind of work and I would love to pass it on to future budding robot creators who could benefit from inspiration.”

While Josh has been the driving force behind this creation, he is grateful for the help he received along the way.

“I’d like to thank my dad for all the support along this journey. It’s been such a fun and amazing project and I’ve enjoyed every second of it,” he said.

If anyone is interested in hiring out an attraction that will draw viewers’ attention and get people talking, give Josh a call on 0491 097 507 or email: beamanrobotics@ gmail.com.

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Samford Area Mens Shed

There are many days in the calendar that almost everyone circles as a day of significance or importance. Circled days are usually birthdays, a special event, or an anniversary. Almost every man in the world knows what’s in store if he forgets to circle and remember the day of his loved one’s birthday or anniversary. St. Valentine’s Day was on 14th February. On that day, the sale of flowers (especially red roses) went into overdrive and may the Lord have mercy on the man who came home empty handed on that day!

At Samford Area Men’s Shed (better known as SAMS), there are also significant days that are circled on the calendar. The most commonly known days are Christmas, Easter, Foundation Day and the monthly guest speaker night of course. However, there is another vitally important day that must be observed at around the same time every year. SAMS conducts an Annual General Meeting (AGM) at which a new Executive Committee is elected and a new chairman, secretary and treasurer are also

elected. This year, Phil Walters has taken up the reins as Chairman while George Reid has accepted the task of Secretary and Les Cannard has once again stepped into the role of Treasurer. These three men are more than amply supported and assisted by the other Executive Committee members: Garry Fielding, Les Maher, Gary Podger and Stephen Gibbens and all of the other men at SAMS.

Men of Samford and surrounds, 2023 is a great year to see what SAMS is all about. Why not come along and have a look. 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 samssecretary1@gmail.com

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QCWA Samford

Happy Birthday to Us!

QCWA Samford is 59 years young this month and thriving with membership on the rise, activities galore and birthday celebration party happenings.

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We had a wonderful, jam-packed meeting this month with loads of birthday raffles (thank you Sharon) followed by lunch with special guest Marilyn our Division President. Thank you to all who attended. Some lucky members also had the opportunity to go to International CWA Conference featuring our ‘Country of Interest’ Trinidad and Tobago. I think the Saturday evening was noted for Calypso music and bright outfits. Our ladies did us proud as well as learning so much about the culture and lifestyle. Well done to Diane, Megan, Loretto and Gail for getting to Hervey Bay on our behalf.

International Women’s Day Event

Members invite you to join them for morning tea on Thursday 9 March, 9.30am for 10.00am in the CWA Hall in Main Street. Guest speaker to celebrate women will be Virgin Airways international pilot, Rebecca Hawkins. $5 entry – lucky door prizes and delicious treats by the CWA ladies. Please RSVP by Monday 6 March to Dianne 0478 779 377 or Franca 0430 923 118.

Did you know we can cater for your small to medium group functions and other special occasions, either in our Hall or for your private event? We love it as the cooks amongst us get to flex their baking muscles. Call Fiona on 0421 353 272.

Next meeting: Wednesday 15 March.

Marnie

Upstairs, 37 Main Street, Samford 3289

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EcoCorridor News

Monthly bushcare

We had a solid turnout for our first official MBRC-led bushcare session on Sunday 12 February. Although it was a very hot afternoon, the low humidity made conditions tolerable to work in the shade. We weeded around the young trees and shrubs in the riverbank planting and along the top of the bank. Some of the re-sprouting Guinea Grass was already well over 1m tall, even though we had removed it all on our last visit. It was also exciting to discover that a young Bopple Nut tree (Macadamia ternifolia) had produced nuts just 7 years after planting. After the hard work, we were rewarded by a fabulous afternoon tea, kindly provided by our new bushcare officer, Debbie.

Our next bushcare session will be held at 2 pm on Sunday 12 March. We are hoping for another good turnout.

Bird Survey

We carried out our latest monthly bird survey on 30 January, when our birdwatchers recorded 53 species. Highlights included seeing about 30 White-throated Needletails hawking overhead, a Restless Flycatcher perched on a dead silky oak and a Rose-crowned Fruit-Dove flying over the riverbank planting. The most unusual sighting was of a pair of Pale-vented Bushhens flying across the river in the rainforest remnant beyond the waterhole.

Peter Storer

The Samford Eco-Corridor is a project of the SDPPA.

Newmarket VIEW Club

The support of VIEW Clubs and all its members, through fundraising, volunteering and advocacy in your communities is vital. It helps The Smith Family to continue its work with young Australians helping them to realise their full potential. Your voice also draws attention to how The Smith Family helps, and ensures the work we do together on behalf of children in need is better understood by our key stakeholders.

With 1.2 million Australian children still living in poverty, growing The Smith Family’s reach and impact has never been more important. Our students Abbee (19), Roudwan (15), Jesse (14), Tony (13),

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Mitchell (9), Abigail (8), Amy (10) rely on our support so they can continue learning. Newmarket VIEW Club provides a place for women to connect in the community, enjoy social activities and develop lasting friendships, all while supporting The Smith Family’s work. If you wish to know more about the Newmarket VIEW Club, email newmarketview@gmail.com.

Frances

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Our 2023 Newmarket View Club Committee: Roslyn Arden, Ondra Bryant, Clare Chapman, Lynne Ingen-Housz, Beverley Phillips, Estelle Schoch, Shirley Bouffier, Frances Carter, Margie Bean, Margaret McCormack

DICKSON NOTES

A busy few weeks!

We are well and truly into the swing of the things for 2023. In the last few weeks, I’ve been busy attending local events such as Leadership Investitures at schools, events at sporting clubs and organisations, visiting small businesses and of course we held our annual Dickson Awards on Australia Day.

The new parliamentary year also started on 6 February, so I’ll continue to hold the Albanese Labor Government to account on their promises to Australians and support outcomes in the best interest of our country and community.

For regular updates on what’s happening in Dickson, you can sign up to my regular eNewsletter at www.peterdutton.com.au, or head over and like my Facebook page.

School leaders

Well done to all the school leaders in both our local primary and high schools who received Senior Student and Student Leader badges – I wish you all the very best for your year ahead.

Congratulations Sophie!

Congratulations to Albany Creek local Sophie Hebron on winning the Girls’ 14 Years 5km event at this year’s Australian

Open Water Championship in Busselton WA. It is a fantastic achievement and I look forward to seeing what Sophie will do in the future.

The Biggest Survey

Thank you to everyone who completed my ‘Biggest Survey’ either by post or online. Your feedback will help me to better understand your needs, priorities and what’s important to you and our community. Backing small businesses

and jobs

I’m regularly out and about in Dickson talking to small businesses about the issues that matter to them and offering my help in any way possible. I want to see more local business opportunities created in our community so more people will have jobs.

Just recently I had the pleasure of visiting Jason and his team at Zapt Industries (www. zaptind.com.au) in Brendale and Maureen at Kupidabin Wilderness in Mount Samson (www.kupidabin.org). If you would like me to visit your business, please get in touch via email – contact details are below.

What’s important to you?

There are many important issues our country faces, including the rising cost of living, so please send me an email at peter. dutton.mp@aph.gov.au or call on 3205 9977 if there is anything I can do to help or any local issues you’d like to raise. You can also pop into the office at Strathpine in person during business hours.

Peter Dutton MP Federal Opposition Leader Member for Dickson

DIGITAL DEVICES NEEDED

Not-for-profit donation platform GIVIT is requesting donations to support Queenslanders living with a disability to stay connected through digital technology. GIVIT is working with over 40 organisations across Moreton Bay to facilitate the donation

of digital devices for people in the region.

GIVIT Queensland Engagement Officer Danielle Draper said that the focus of the appeal is to ensure people living with a disability have access to digital devices for day-to-day needs such as Telehealth appointments, MyGov or Centrelink services, and to stay connected with support networks.

“We’re all aware of how much of our daily lives are conducted digitally, but sadly many people living with a disability face barriers to accessing suitable devices,” said Danielle.

“Donations from this appeal will help people living with a disability access support services, manage their personal finances and banking, conduct online tuition and importantly stay connected with friends and family.”

“Items that are most needed include laptops, PCs, tablets and smart phones. We’re encouraging anyone that has a digital device in good working order that they no longer need, to donate it to this appeal. Items can also be funded with 100% of donated funds received by GIVIT used to purchase requested items.”

GIVIT has partnered with the Queenslanders with a Disability Network to help Queenslanders living with a disability access digital technology equipment. The partnership will match people living with a disability across parts of Queensland to donated computers, laptops, mobile devices and tablets, as well as items that meet an individual’s accessibility requirements.

Visit:www.givit.org.au/connectingpeople-witha-disability to find out exactly what’s needed.

Pictured: Danielle Draper and BJ from CPL Ashgrove

Samford Museum

Just 100 years ago, a photo of Samford banana growers’ excursion to Toowoomba featured in the Daily Mail 10th February 1923 paper. (pictured) Some of the travellers have been identified. We welcome any suggestions as to other names. An enlarged photo can be seen at Samford Museum Sundays and Wednesdays. A copy of the photo was loaned for Samford Sate Schools Centenary in 1972 by Len Adermann, a banana grower of Camp Mountain.

So - what was happening within the banana industry around Samford in the 1920s? A search of trove newspapers gives some varying insights into this and other fruit growing and the railway.

In spite of The Highlands Soldier Settlement being renowned for bananas, a report in November 1921 tells us that some growers and their families were on the verge of starvation owing to their credit being stopped at local stores. What caused this hardship appears to be that heavy frosts during the winter made their blocks unsuitable for bananas. They contended they were entitled to compensation of another block that would give them some chance of success. The Minister for Lands was to offer them the opportunity to inspect new lands elsewhere that were being opened up for banana growing.

The February 1922 meeting of the Samford Farmers Assn with about 20 members attending was chaired by the President Mr Frank Burtt. Growers Burtt and Andrews, who had been delegates at the Banana Growers at the South Queensland

Fruit Society conference, presented a report re fixing standards for packaging bananas.

As an excursion from Brisbane to Dayboro was planned for February 26, the meeting recommended that arrangements be made for refreshments to be available for passengers alighting at Samford and for members of the Assn and Samford residents to meet the train and give information as to places available for picnics or places of interest to visitors.

A district excursion to Sandgate planned for March 11 looked like being a success. School children to travel free.

The meeting was informed that trial shipments of pineapples to England were being despatched.

A September 1923 Courier Mail report listed produce, in cases, loaded at Samford for Melbourne in August 1923 was 1084

bananas; 595 tomatoes, 191 beans, 48 pawpaw, 8 pineapples 3 peas, 2 squash, 2 marrows.

Mr HJ Digweed was voted President of the Samford Farmers and Local Producers Assn at their AGM in August 1923. Vice President, Mr AJ Marks; Treasure Mr E Guldbransen and Secretary, Mr J C Andrews. A vote of thanks was moved for retiring President, Mr Burtt.

You can learn more about the local history at the Samford Museum in Station Street on Wednesdays and Sundays, 10am – 4pm.

For further information, call President Geoff : 0417 610 983 or email info@ samfordmuseum.com.au

THE GHOST TRAIN AND THE SCARLET MOON Jack

Roney

On Labour Day 1982, the 35th anniversary of Queensland’s worst rail disaster at Camp Mountain where sixteen lives were lost and many seriously injured, three boys from Samford State School watch a ‘super-blue-blood-moon’, a phenomenon which only occurs every thirty-five years. They later decide to explore first the Yugar Rail Tunnel then the crash site to look for souvenirs.

A weird steam train noise and a wave of energy frightens the trio. One of the boys vanishes without a trace, leaving only bubbling bitumen where he once stood. Suspicion shadows the remaining duo, friendships shatter. Thirty-five years later on Labour Day, 2017, as the super-blueblood-moon appears again, another of the group disappears and there is a baffling

shift in recorded history. Toby McIntyre, the last of the group, struggles to uncover the truth behind his friends’ disappearances, exactly thirty-five years apart.

This is a book of surprising twists, with an ending that is both satisfying and thought provoking. How do we define friendship and love? How do we cope with loss? Make sure you carefully follow Paul O’Sullivan’s clever illustrations which add a special dimension to the work.

If you are fascinated by speculative fiction with an enticing tie to local history, if you love finding references to places you know in novels, if you are enthralled by the possibility of parallel time, time slips and possible changes in the ripples of history, then this is a good read. There are some places where unnecessary details are included and some places where conversations are too formal, not in line with the functional language of the time, but this fascinating work of Roney’s is a must read for every Samfordite, history buff, train tragic: anyone who loves a good story. Though listed as a young adult, coming of age novel, this work deserves a much wider audience.

Julie Martin

NICHE Jane Ireland

A Magical journey through time.

Niche is the final, recently published novel in local author Jane Ireland’s Crying Tree Series and follows on from Emigree. The standalone duology is set in Brisbane and New South Wales between the early 1940s and late 1960s.

While Emigree’s main protagonist is Grace, Niche focuses on her dynamic daughter who dabbles in her mother’s unpredictable supernatural power, beyond. Jane explains, “Beyond works with Nature, enabling those affected to acquire prescience, among other tricks. Stuck between what she thinks she wants, and what the supernatural, and Nature, decide must be, it was natural for Niche to focus on Fleur because she had the most to lose if she continued down her self-destructive path.”

In French, niche means to make a nest. The nest and chicks in the book represent

new life, new beginnings. Fleur combats her own demons, and those of other people, in the search for her own nest, her place of safety and belonging.

Niche is vibrant and suspenseful. Jane hopes readers will discover what one editor called gorgeous, lush, and playful prose: the perfect vessel for the tension and tragedy the book contained.

Jane doesn’t shy away from exploring traumatic themes, but she does so in gentle ways, through modern magic realism, injecting mystical elements into real-world settings. As the magic in Emigree did with Grace, the magic in Niche shines a light on Fleur’s character. Jane says, “As a reader, I like to see uncomfortable or calamitous scenes written with a soft touch. I have deliberately left the writing in such scenes organic, how they came about as I wrote them. For me this is cathartic, authentic writing.

Jane hopes readers will empathise with Fleur’s journey, become more aware of their intuition and Nature, and perhaps even find magic in everyday things often taken for granted.

Having been a nurse and a tutor, Jane now devotes herself to writing fiction. Inspired by her supportive writers’ group: Writers Rendezvous in Dayboro, she has spoken at Avid Reader at West End, and the Independent Australian Authors Symposium in 2020. She was awarded Highly Commended, and Runner-up, in writing competitions, and been favourably compared to Annie Proulx in her earlier writing days.

Jane will be signing copies of Niche at Baffies Oan Books in Samford Valley from 3pm on Saturday 25 March where you can also purchase both books.

Jane Ireland

MARCH - NEW RELEASES

March sees the long awaited release of a new novel by Booker Prize Winning author Eleanor Catton. Set in the beautiful wilderness of New Zealand, Birnam Wood, follows a small group of guerilla gardeners who unwittingly decide to expand their operations to a piece of land that also contains valuable minerals deep underground. This is a psychological thriller that raises questions of justice, environmentalism, ethics and good oldfashioned socialist activism.

For the historical fiction fan, Victoria Mackenzie has produced a slim little gem that brings together the stories of two disparate women in 1413; one an anchoress secretly writing within her self-imposed isolation, the other a long suffering wife and mother who hears God speaking to her. This is a fictional work drawn from the writings of these two women – some of the earliest records of women’s lives written in their own hand. For Thy Great Pain Have Mercy On My Little Pain is a mesmerizing and evocative read.

Dominic Smith’s Return to Valetto will be a hit with Italophiles and war history fans alike. Stefano thoroughly enjoyed the story of separate contemporary characters searching out the family secrets that bring them both to an abandoned Italian village and the shadows of the partisans, resistance fighters and the stories of loyalty and betrayal that have echoes through to the present.

If you’re in the mood for some speculative/ science fiction Camp Zero tells the story of a not too distant future where the rich have walled themselves into a floating city to ride out the increasing temperatures and water levels. While the rest struggle for survival, scientists and entrepreneurs search out

the possibilities in the cold north, but whose vision is the ‘right’ one? Where everyone has an agenda, how do you find the way forward? Michelle Min Sterling paints a fascinating and original portrait of a world affected by heat and the human search for a future.

Fiona Taylor

PAST PERFECT Danielle Steel

Sybil and Blake Gregory live a predictable, comfortable, easygoing life with their three children in Manhattan. Their lives change drastically when Blake accepts a promotion as CEO of a new company starting in San Francisco. Tensions arise as he accepts the position and his offer on the new house in San

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Francisco is accepted, without consultation with his wife. Sybil finds she has no choice but to trust her husband’s instincts, accept his decisions and follow his lead.

Little do they know they are not the sole occupants of the house; the spirits of those past are very much alive in the present day and are seeking to be a part of the Gregory’s current lives. Past Perfect is about co-existence and co-occupancy. Can both families (100 years apart) share the same space and live in harmony with one another?

Past Perfect is not a ghostly story, but rather a story of love, friendship and accepting a very strange phenomenon. It is about building relationships with those both past and present. The Gregory’s decide to keep their interactions with the past occupants of their new home to themselves and the former family members (or “ghosts”) do not appear when guests are over.

I must admit this is the first Danielle Steel novel I have read. I enjoyed reading it immensely. The storyline kept me engaged, wanting to discover more about the house occupants – regardless of the century they lived in. The story didn’t have a climax, but steadily continued to reveal more about the characters and their lives throughout the book. It was a gentle and pleasurable read.

Tamara Nowitzki

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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.

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SAMFORD “SOUL” ACCOMMODATION: House for Hire, 3 bed short term. Cabins delivered to you. Winnebago for hire. 3289 6000

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

FUNERAL CELEBRANT Services with soul. Contact Robyn on 0412 083 641 or robyn@eyesofheart.com. au

GENERAL PEST CONTROL - are ants, cockroaches, spiders, rodents and fleas causing you issues? Exp’d Samford based owner operator, fully licensed, fully insured, great service, great results. Ph John at Target Pest & Turf Services on 1300 638 938 LANTANA a problem? Call Peter on 0417 726 923 for prompt removal, roots and all with no pesticides used.

L&S DOYLE ELECTRICAL Competitive rates, free quotes. Liam Doyle 0404 494 184. Lic No 73073

LOCAL CLEANING LADY $30/hr. 0488 483 231.

MORTGAGE BROKER Sarah Doyle Mortgage Choice 0401 435 775.

RESIDENTIAL HOME CLEANER AVAILABLE. Closeburn & Cedar Creek only. Collect & return wash & fold service. Call Catherine for quote. 0491 364 726.

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.

SOIL CORING AND AERATION - The most overlooked aspect to a great lawn! Heavy duty machine takes cores up to 50mm deep resulting in better water and fertiliser absorption whilst aerating roots. Exp’d operator, Ph John at Target Pest & Turf Services on 1300 638 938.

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WALK AND TALK THERAPY. $35 for 1 Hour with Counselling Student currently studying Diploma in Counselling. Message Catherine 0491 364 726

WELDING: Minor welding work. 0407 255 549

FARRIER Good rates. 0417 738 722

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DEEP TISSUE BODY THERAPY. Body Alignment, Remedial, Triggerpoint. Decrease pain-Renew function. Rediscover the magic of freedom in your body! Samford & Ashgrove Charles Kise. 0415 150 098.

WOMEN’S CIRCLES Experience authentic, heartfelt connection, song, crafting and gentle healing through self inquiry and a variety of practices in a group setting. Circles run monthly at CWA Hall, Cedar Creek & my home. To book & view more info, see the EVENTS page www.circleofgrace.com.au or contact Lauren 0414 377 120.

ANIMALS POSITIONS

BUS DRIVER: Urgently needed for school run. Mt Nebo to The Gap, morning & afternoon runs. Contact Adrian Jones 3289 8126 or 0432 192 389.

WANTED: Truck Driver. Min HR Licence. Ph: 3298 5436

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Aged 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.

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

Arana Leagues Social Golf Club plays golf on alternate w/ ends throughout the year. Sat afternoon/Sun mornings. Call President Ted Goodwin 0407 036 891

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

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

Caravan Club Dog friendly club holds rallies one week each month within 350km. Marion 0409 028 851.

Cards@TheSCHUB: 1st, 3rd and 5th Monday of each month. 11am to 3pm. All card games welcome. Contact June at nowhiskey53@ gmail.com

Cedar Creek Bushcare Group: 2nd Thurs of the month (except Dec and Jan). Andy Williams Park. 8:30am - 10:30am. MBRC provide tools and insurance. All welcome. Contact Fiona 0421 071 412

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

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

CWA CWA Hall at 10.00am on the third Wednesday of the month. Hall bookings Lilah: 0421 709 723

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

Equestrian Group (SEG) Riders of all ages and abilities welcome. For full details, calendar & contacts - www. samfordequestriangroup.com

Halls for Hire SCHUB manager@schub.org.au

Farmers Hall, 0422 054 378.

CWA Hall. Lilah 0421 709 723

Showgrounds Pavilion - Seating for 500. 3289 7057. Samsonvale Hall - Linda Jeffrey 0416 735 361. Cedar Ck Hall - cedarcreekhall4520@gmail.com

Samford Bowls Club - info@samfordbowlsclub.com.au

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 058 250

Greens Meetings online 6.30pm, first Tues of each month. Facebook: pineriversgreens. E: pine.rivers@qld.greens.org.au

Liberal National Party LNP Darcy Creighton 0403 435 606

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.

Men’s Coffee Morning: Meet other local retired and semi-retired men for a coffee and chat. 9.30am every Friday at Fish Lips, Main St, Samford. Contact Morris: 0409 614 85 Millen Farm a not-for-profit volunteer run organic permaculture-based community farm - education area, market garden, community exchange.

Contact: Martine Nordh 0450 696 854 or Greg Prior 0419 913 536.

Mt Glorious Community Assoc Meets third Thurs of month. 6.30pm at the new comunity hall. mtgloriouscommunityassociation@ outlook.com

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

North Pine Poultry Club Inc Meet 3rd Saturday of each month. See facebook page for details.

Pine Rivers Croquet Club Deakin Street, Brendale. Social sports club, play days: Tue, Wed, Thurs, Sat. Carolyn 0480271272 or pinerivers@croquetqld.org

Pine Rivers Koala Care Assoc Inc 24 hour Koala & Wildlife Rescue 0401 350 799.

Playgroup Contact Julia 0459 067 752 or samfordplaygroup@gmail. com or www.facebook.com/samfordplaygroup

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

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 fourth 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 & 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

Samford & District Carriage Drivers Based at the Samford Showgrounds. Contact sdcarriagedriversinc@gmail.com

Samford & Districts Chamber of Commerce Meets 7am on the second Wednesday of each month at Flying Nun cafe. Contact President info@samfordchamber.com

Samford Area Men’s Shed Tuesdays 9am, Showgrounds Drive, Highvale. samssecretary1@gmail.com

Samford Art & Craft Association Slab Hut John Scott Park 7 days 10am-4pm. Ph. 3289 3113

Samford Bowls Mah-jong Every Wednesday & Friday 1pm4pm. Contact Jan Smith: 0402 623 794

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 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

Samford Community Singers Mondays 7pm. Farmers Hall. Coordinator, Nettie Carroll 0412 991 759. Membership Secretary: Raymond Adams 3289 1789

Samford Hash Group Since 1991. Runners, walkers, joggers. Ph Haughty 3289 4378 Payback 3298 5194.

Samford Hash House Harriers Contact Stubby 3425 2849 for location of run. Meet 5pm every Sunday. (4pm winter)

Samford Landcare www.samfordlandcare.org.au. Contact: samfordlandcare@gmail.com

Samford Local Growers 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

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

Samford Pool - Redfin Aquatics www.redfinaquatics.com.

M: 0448 726 343

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

Samford Scout Group Membership enquiries to David Reed: gl@ samford.scoutsqld.com.au www.samfordscouts.com.au Ph: 3040 6400

Samford Support Network 0470 214 916. SSN@ samfordsupportnetwork.com. www.samfordsupportnetwork.com.

Samford & District Show Society Committee meetings at Showgrounds - 2nd Wednesday each month. www.samfordshowsociety. com.au

Samford Valley Markets. 2nd Saturday each month 7am-noon. Facebook: Samford Valley Markets.

Swimming Club Contact Anna Wilson 0427 659 388. president@ samfordswimclub.com.au

Samford Tennis Club Enquiries Jessica Catterall 0466 883 899 www.samfordtennis.net. hello@southerncrosstennis.com.au

Samford Valley Weather Station Visit www.samfordweather. com