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Camp Mountain local Archie Russell has set the pace for what determination can achieve, lacing up his sneakers to complete his first half-marathon at the age of ten, competing in River Run 100.

The year 5 Samford Valley Steiner School student crossed the finish line with a blistering time of 1:52:57 at a 5:21

average pace. He was the sole competitor in the under 14 category and placed 95th out of the 300 adults who took part in the event which courses from Maritime Green, Northshore along the river to New Farm Park and back again.

Archie is taking strides in his father’s footsteps, with dad Brent a familiar face at Triathlon, Ironman and Ultrarunning events for the past 15 years. Brent’s motivation to undertake endurance events was a positive role model for his two boys. This paid off when Archie asked to join his dad for a run six months ago.

“We did a 5km loop together and I was blown away by his ability to complete it without stopping and at quite a good pace as well. That day he declared to me that he would like to run a half marathon,” Brent said.

The pair started with modest 4km and 6km training runs, but Archie’s grit quickly became evident when he willingly extended his training runs up to 16kms. Brent observed that running increased Archie’s overall sense of resilience in a very short space of time.

Archie’s parents ensured the challenge of a half-marathon came from Archie himself, reminding him that he was loved unconditionally irrespective of whether he went ahead with the race. Archie steadfastly remained keen to see if he could complete

the challenge he set for himself.

Brent ran by Archie’s side during the River Run half-marathon, not only ensuring a safe run for Archie but also encouraging him along the way, alongside a supportive event crew.

“The support of the spectators, fellow races and race officials made it something truly special. It was the words of encouragement and cheers from everyone out on the course that got Archie to the finish line,” Brent said.

At the end of the race, Archie hugged his mum Tammy and said, “I did it Mummy! I knew I could do it”. His first post-race request was a well-earned bag of lollies; a sweet reward for a phenomenal achievement.

Tanya Hall

CHRISTMAS ON MAIN STREET

saturday 7 december 5.00pm-8.30PM

VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY AWARDS NOMINATIONS OPEN

Do you know someone in our local community who volunteers to support others, with no expectation of recognition?

Samford Progress presents Christmas on Main Street each year in December. As part of this much-loved community event, we are excited to launch these community awards for 2024, celebrating local people doing great things.

Nominations are now open for two awards, which will be presented at Christmas on Main Street on Saturday 7 December:

•Adult Volunteer Award

•Youth Volunteer Award

The Adult Volunteer Award will be presented to a resident who has shown amazing commitment to this community, sharing their time and talents to help others.

The Youth Volunteer Award will be presented to a young person in our community, up to 25 years of age, who has positively impacted the lives of others.

Your nomination should clearly list the achievements and efforts of the person you nominate. Please keep your nomination to no more than 300 words. We will get back to you to clarify any information.

All nominations must be in writing, received no later than Friday 8 November and addressed to: The Secretary, Samford Progress, PO Box 94 Samford, 4520, or email: secretary@samfordprogress.org.au.

This is our community’s chance to say THANK YOU!

NEXT SAMFORD PROGRESS MEETING

Wednesday 18th September AGM prior to General Meeting Samford Community Hub (SCHUB). 7pm start. All welcome. Further information: secretary@samfordprogress.org.au.

JUSTICES OF THE PEACE COMMISSIONERS

FOR DECLARATIONS

Justice of the Peace (Qualified)

Community Hub (SCHUB): Tuesday evenings .................. 4pm - 7pm

Thursdays .......................... 9am -12noon

Maggie Scattini (Mt Nebo) ........ 3289 8175

Peter Gloor (Cedar Ck) 0409 482 767

Peter Jackson (Camp Mtn) 3289 6495

John Green 0400

Ben Sorensen 0407

Sue Flinders (Kobble Ck) 0466 619

David Macdonald(S/Valley)...0452 406 050

Justin Desmond 0438 380 767

Julie Lummis (Armstrong Ck) 0404 606 575

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Southern Cross Tennis at the Samford Parklands has had some fantastic results in the last 3 months.

Rafa Nadal Tour

At the Rafa Nadal 250 Tournament, with the Top 32 ranked players in Queensland, Iris O’Donnell placed 7th in the girls 12 and under event. Iris was also the Values Award winner, qualifying for the Junior Masters Finals in Melbourne at the end of the year. Also at this tournament, Will Pedersen placed 11th in the boys 12 and under event. The Rafa Nadal Tour is a junior tennis circuit launched in Spain in 2014.

Rod Laver Junior Champs & Lead In Jacob Muridge won the Tier 2 Boys 12 under singles. Jakob Eekelschot placed 3rd in the Tier 2 Boys Singles. Grace McCormack and Gabriela Clayton made the semi finals in the girls event.

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Grace McCormack got a bronze medal for mixed doubles. Iris O’Donnell placed 4th and qualified for nationals Bruce Cup in Darwin and represented Queensland in the national teams carnival where Queensland placed 3rd.

Will Pedersen placed 3rd and qualified for nationals Bruce Cup in Darwin too.

Deezil Piper placed 4th at regionals and also 9th at the State Champs title.

Congratulations to all players who represented Southern Cross Tennis at these major Junior Events: Matthew Ellem; Ryder Reynolds; Nathan Zeederberg; William Earley; Sam Hoogervorst; Oliver Hoogervorst; and Amelie Chesterman.

Bruce Cup

A huge congratulations to Iris O’Donnell and Will Pedersen who attended the Bruce cup in Darwin in August and came away with a victory for Queensland. The Bruce

Cup is a prestigious national schools tennis championship open to girls and boys aged 12 and under. It’s been contested since 1938.

Iris and Will are two Elite Juniors who attend the Samford Tennis Club and train with coach Michael Barr of Southern Cross Tennis. Michael has coached them both from a very young age and the club is very proud to see how far they have come, looking forward to many more exciting times ahead.

Southern Cross Tennis is hosting half and full day tennis camps in the September school holidays. Get in touch hello@ southerncrosstennis.com.au or call Jess on 0466 883 899.

Jessica Catterall

Above: Iris O’Donnell and Will Pedersen. Right: Grace McCormack & Deezil Piper.

RECOGNITION OF COMMUNITY SERVICE

The Rotary Club of Samford Valley recently presented Paul Harris Fellow (PHF) awards to two valued members of our club and our community. You may recall that in July a PHF was presented to Chaplain Josslyn Cathcart from Samford State School. This international award, which is only awarded in very limited numbers, is a way that a Rotary club can give significant recognition to those who offer service within their own communities and beyond. Our two recipients on this occasion were Dai Mason and Gary Bray.

Dai Mason is a past District Governor and a long-serving member of Rotary. He served with distinction as the Chairman of Rotary Against Malaria (an arm of Rotary to promote the fight against malaria, globally) until recently. This was his fourth PHF award and is evidence of “Service Above Self” over a lifetime. We are honoured to have Dai as a member of our Samford club.

Gary Bray is well-known in the Samford

community through his involvement in a number of community organisations including the Community Church, the RSL and of course our own club. He has served as an active member of our Management Executive Committee for a number of years. This award is recognition of that service to the club, as well as his service to the wider community.

President, Rob Robinson, was thrilled to present the awards to these two deserving recipients and quipped: “Always give a job to a busy person and you know it will get done!”

The Club combined this celebration with a visit from our District Governor, Sue Mulraney, who made the presentations. Sue is the leader of Rotary for SE Queensland, Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands. It was indeed an honour to have her present the awards and to attend our local club meeting which made it a very special and memorable night for all.

Carol Robinson

Pictured: Rob, Dai, Gary and Sue.

SEEKING SPONSORSHIPS

Samford Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) is urgently seeking corporate, community or individual sponsorship for its in-house competition next Saturday, September 14.

The fun, end-of-term event is an opportunity for both adult and young riders to experience competing in dressage; and it is a qualifier for the State RDA Dressage Video Championships later this year. The program also includes a working trail obstacle course for independent riders and a led challenge for riders supported by volunteers.

The Rotary Club of Samford Valley, which sponsors RDA horse Peter Pan, is supporting the competition with a barbecue for all volunteers, competitors and their families. An event sponsor will be offered a range of promotional benefits.

Samford RDA operates from its purposebuilt centre at Samford Showgrounds and is supported by volunteers and a number of local sponsors. Current horse Sponsors are: Golden Valley Keperra Lions Club, the Rotary Club of Samford Valley, Airforce Pty Ltd, Pine Rivers Community Finance Ltd (Bendigo Bank), NFP Accountant and NDIS Plan Management, Federal MP Peter Dutton, State MP Nikki Boyd and Moreton Bay City Councillors Cath Tonks and Darren Grimwade.

Currently, several new RDA horses are seeking sponsorship to help meet their annual care and feed costs.

For all sponsorship enquiries, please contact RDA Coach Mel Jacobs on 0438 128 790 or at coaching@samfordrda.com.au.

Coming to Grips with E-Scooter Laws and Fines

While e-scooters are a nifty way to get around Samford Valley, it’s worth being aware of recent law changes which carry hefty fines if infringed.

E-scooters and e-skateboards fall under the category of personal mobility devices. To ride these sets of wheels, a person must be either at least 16 years old, or they can be 12 years if they are actively supervised by an adult while riding the device.

Other law highlights include:

• 12kph speed limits on footpaths and shared paths, unless otherwise signed. The 25kph limit remains for all other bike paths and roads.

• Increased fines of up to $1209 for dangerous offences involving speed, illegal road use and holding a mobile phone while riding.

• Riders must wear a helmet or face a fine of $161.

• Riders cannot double (two riders) on a single device. Again, the fine is $161.

• Bells are mandated for personal mobility devices with handlebars, like e-scooters.

• Personal mobility device riders are now aligned with bike riders requiring them to follow general road rules, such as stopping at red lights.

Under the old rules, personal mobility

devices were classified as pedestrians and were not allowed to be ridden on roads. These devices can now ride in bike lanes on roads with a speed limit of 50kph or less, as well as on-road bike lanes that are physically separated.

Law changes came as a response to doctors reporting an increase in devastating and life-changing injuries from e-scooter accidents. They also allow everyone in the community to share paths and roads safely.

More information available at: streetsmarts. initiatives.qld.gov.au/initiatives/pmd-rules

Tanya Hall

CHRISTMAS ON MAIN STREET

saturday 7 december 5.00pm-8.30PM

SAMFORD PROGRESS SUPPORTED EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

Bushcare

On 11 August at our Council-assisted bushcare working bee we focused on the riverbank rainforest planting P4 where many of the weeds were rapidly running to seed in the [then] dry conditions. By the end of the session the Council vehicle was brim full of bags of seeding weeds, Madeira Vine and ‘Creeping Inch Weed’ for disposal. Afterwards we enjoyed afternoon tea at the picnic site, kindly provided by Samford Progress. We thank all attendees for a job well done.

Our next Council-assisted bushcare working bee will be held from 2pm to 4pm on Sunday 8 September. At this time of year weeding is always our main priority. New volunteers are always welcome: come along and learn about which emerging plants are weeds and which are natural regeneration (our other volunteers). As usual, refreshments will be available at the picnic site once our work is complete.

School visit

As part of our education program, on Friday 23 August, I visited the Steiner School to collaborate with teacher Adele Marsden on developing a strategy for Grade 9 students to carry out weed control along the property boundary with Samford Creek.

To find out more about the Eco-Corridor, follow our Facebook page or join our mailing list by contacting samfordecorridor@gmail. com.

Peter Storer

The Eco-Corridor is a project of Samford Progress.

The Samford Community Hub (SCHUB) is managed by Samford Progress. For all booking enquiries or to view the facilities: manager@schub.org.au.

FRIDAY AT THE SCHUB Music and Joy

Into our cheeky chatty Friday afternoons came Wendy Murray, singer, musician and music therapist, bringing a frisson of joy through her love of music. Suddenly we had a trio of guitarists, with magical voices lifted in harmony for the music that flowed from Jenni Guse, Raymond Adams and Wendy jamming, laughing and learning, as the rest of us listened and chatted, reminded us of how powerful music is in lifting our spirits. Favourite songs are discussed, even danced to, memories revived - suddenly we are young(ish) again.

Friday afternoons at the SCHUB are informal get-togethers like the neighbourhood cuppas around the kitchen table in times past. Music often flows, Chess or Scrabble can be set up for those who wish, craft to support those in need happens (it’s surprising what our little group has given), and our brains are challenged. Although each Friday has a focus, a vital aspect is the cuppa and chat - a chance to connect if you live alone or just want to relax in a pleasant place with lovely people that doesn’t cost much in this time of financial stress.

Our amazing Samford Progress which manages the SCHUB has a FREE book swap where often incredible reading treasures can be found for the young and not-so-young. Their work has created a community space that not only houses services like Meals on Wheels, Samford Support Network, The Carers’ Foundation and JPs in the Community, but supports small local groups like ours, making our community better. Everyone is welcome on Friday afternoons. Come and join us. If you would like to add more magic to our gatherings, like Wendy, Jenni and Raymond have, we would love it.

Julie Martin

Pic by Jacek Dylag of Unsplash

NEXT SAMFORD PROGRESS MEETING

Wednesday 18th September

Samford Community Hub (SCHUB).

7pm start. All welcome. Further information: secretary@samfordprogress.org.au.

Volunteers weeding the riverbank planting P4

Flight Paths Still Soar Over Samford

The latest package for the Noise Action Plan for Brisbane was released in August with noise sharing flight paths still due to land in November/December. The Samford Area Aircraft Action Group (SAAAG) has raised concerns that these noise sharing flight paths will not be at least 5km apart which is the minimum required to achieve full respite from the jet noise source.

The latest package has also been criticised for delivering only minor changes to existing concentrated flightpaths over the same airspace.

SAAAG believes the Samford area objectives for this package have not been met due to continued overlapping jet paths, future increased traffic numbers and shortcutting turbo props all affecting our local area. Four main flight paths continue to concentrate aircraft noise across Samford and surrounds.

More technical details of the latest update are available at:

https://engage.airservicesaustralia.com/ nap4b/news_feed/package-3-engagement

Anyone wishing to lodge their feedback can do so via a face-to-face meeting or webinar, with registration available at: https://ticketing.humanitix.com/tours/ noise-action-plan-for-brisbane-phase-5

If you experience difficulties using the Humantix website, registrations can also be made by emailing Airservices Australia: communityengagement@ airservicesaustralia.com

Tanya Hall

Samford Community Singers is a community singing group for the Samford and surrounding area.

On Saturday 14 September we will be presenting Dream Tapestries: woven with hope, love and imagination, into song. The concert will commence at 3pm, upstairs at the Samford Farmers Hall, Main Street, Samford. Our program will include three-and four-part arrangements of favourites such as The Rainbow Connection,

Harvesting Financial Success

Spring is the perfect time to rejuvenate your financial habits as well as your garden! Here are ways to set you, and your garden, up for success:

Plan your garden: Start with deciding what type of garden you want. In other words, get clear about what goals you want to achieve and by when. Once you have your list of goals prioritise them, so you know where to focus your efforts.

Tip: If a goal is large and will take some time to achieve, set yourself some smaller goals with shorter timeframes along the way.

Pull out the weeds: You don’t see garden designers on TV rushing in to plant a new garden without getting rid of the weeds first. In financial terms this is the same as eliminating bad debt. Bad debt is debt used to purchase things that don’t go up in value, like cars and household goods. Financing purchases with credit card debt (where the entire balance isn’t paid off each month), personal loans and perhaps ‘buy now, pay later’ facilities mean paying very high interest rates or late fees. Your total cost ends up much more than the original purchase price. These are your weeds - pull them out and don’t let them take hold again!

Somewhere Over the Rainbow, California Dreaming, as well as a number of solo performances from our talented group. Entry to the concert is by donation and there will be prizes to win, including a lucky door prize! A light afternoon tea will also be provided. All proceeds go towards supporting our running costs.

To assist with catering please RSVP at samfordcommunitysingers@gmail.com or for further information.

We hope you can join us for an entertaining afternoon of music and song. We are always looking for new members to bolster our numbers, so this is a great opportunity to learn more about us and to consider joining our merry band of singers. Term 4 commences on 30 September 2024. Marie

PLAYGROUP IS TURNING 50

We are delighted to extend an invitation to our 50th Birthday celebration to our village and surrounds community. Join us on Saturday 19th October 9:00am12:00pm where we will have an open play session complete with a coffee van and jumping castle. We will be joined by current playgroup members, friends from across the decades and brand new families who want to pop in and look around our beautiful space.

Please visit facebook.com/ playgroupsamford to find the event and RSVP. To contribute to the success of this community celebration, we would like to invite local businesses to sponsor this event. Please email samfordcommunityplaygroup@ gmail.com for more information.

In other Playgroup news, we have shared two special events in recent weeks, Book Week and a messy play session hosted by Play Matters. Book Week is a highlight in the year for many of our families and it was exciting to share the fun at playgroup with some spectacular, book themed costumes.

Our messy play sessions are a popular day for all of our families and this month we had 30 children attend. We’re passionate about providing opportunities for our children to reap the benefits of engaging in this type of play and learning. It was fantastic to be joined again by the Play Matters team for

another session full of opportunities for sensory exploration. Messy play activities provide the opportunity for children to explore as they challenge their senses with new sights, smells, textures and sometimes tastes. Most importantly, they are able to fully delight in the moment as they follow

their instincts to get their hands dirty alongside their friends. Keep an eye on our Facebook page to see when our next special host event will be held. We’d love you to join us!

Dive into swim club

Friday October 4

Make a splash at our family-friendly swim club. A fun way to make new friends, keep fit and track your best swim times week on week!

Friday nights in Term 4 & Term 1

Warm-up 5:30 / Race start 5:50pm

Fun themed nights, BBQ dinner & pizza nights

FREE welcome back sausage sizzle on Club Night 1

Sign-up fee includes: 17 club nights, Club Champs, Bronte Barratt Shield Entry fee & meet and greet with Olympic swimmer Bronte All members receive a custom Stingrays swim cap and sports cap.

Perpetual plaques & trophies awarded to all members at our end of year awards celebration

FAIRPlay vouchers accepted experience the swim club spirit on opening night by using our two week ‘Come & try’ offer

Register via QR Code

Find out more: www.samfordswimclub.com.au Queries: registrar@samfordswimclub.com.au Address: School Road, Samford Valley, 4520

9Yrs & Under$120 10Yrs & Over$205

GIVE THANKS WITH A GRATEFUL HEART

We give thanks to God for 100 years of Anglican presence in Samford Valley. The weekend of 24 & 25 August was a very special and very busy one at St Paul’s Anglican Church. The first Anglican Service was held in Samford on August 31st, 1924, in the newly constructed church which is now the church hall. So, it literally was our centenary!

We have celebrated this year by planting a Centennial Tree (a Hoop Pine), hosting a 1924 Day and on Saturday 24th hosting a sold out High Tea followed by our Centennial service on the Sunday.

The service was celebrated by Archbishop of Brisbane The Most Reverend Jeremy Greaves. Interesting sermon by the Archbishop outlined how little things have changed in 100 years. Following the service, Archbishop Jeremy cut the cake and the raffle was drawn. (Pictured)

Money from the raffle will go towards the cost of establishing a new and permanent home for All Things Nice, our preloved clothing shop. The shop raises money for the church as well as our mission supporting a number of homeless and under-resourced individuals’ charities.

We would like to take the opportunity to thank everyone who purchased tickets in the raffle and/or attended the High Tea, for supporting our efforts to provide permanent space for All Things Nice.

The winners of the raffle are: Dickies Beach Oil Painting by Margaret Turner: JoCedar Creek; 1900’s Siver Tea Pot and Trivet:

Elle – Toowoomba; St Paul’s Watercolour painting by Phil Cawthan: Rosey - Albany Creek; Silver Pendant and chain Handcrafted by Fiona Argent: Brian - Camp Mountain; Mumm Champagne Presentation Pack: Rosie - Wight’s Mountain; Silver Platter: Fi - Bribie Island; $50 Bunnings Voucher: Julie - Wight’s Mountain; Basket of Wine and Accessories: Susan - Samford Village; Annabelle Trends Insulated Tote Bag: Roline - Samford Village; Crystal Cheese plate and Canape Set: Kathryn – Ashgrove; Pamper Pack: Djino – Narangba; Garden Tool Belt: Rod - Wights Mountain; Acrylic Art Set: Paul - Samford Valley; Soft Toy Set: Chris –Samford Valley; Travel/Backpack clothing bag set: Judy – Cashmere; Art Therapy Book and Pencil set: Col – Samford Valley; Samford Valley Tee shirt: Hugh; Candle set: Judy – Cashmere: and Lisa Pollock Coasters: Marie. Congratulations and thank you.

For the remainder of the year we have services at 7:30am and 9:00am each Sunday, Children’s church activities - 9:00am first Sunday of the month, Youth Group - 6pm third Friday of the month, Motorcycle Group Ride - first Saturday of the month, Samford Valley Markets -Second Saturday of the month, All Things Nice Preloved Clothing Shop – first and second Saturday mornings and every Monday morning.

We look forward to welcoming you at any service or activity.

Just contact us samfordanglican@gmail. com or just come as you are.

Robert Paget Priest in Charge

Samford Bowls Club

The Pennant Season has finished for this year and although we played our best, unfortunately we missed out on a win in any of the divisions we entered. As they say in bowls ‘we will give it another go next year’. There is always another game to look forward to.

Club competitions are being played as fast as members are available to make up for the time lost playing pennants. Denise Stevenson is the 2024 Ladies B Grade Champion after defeating Margaret Evans in the final. There will be many finals held over the coming weeks.

The head of our social committee, Tracey De Kever waved her magic again on August 26th when we held our annual fashion parade. Tracey doesn’t just have a fashion parade - she holds an event. The team from U & I Designs presented their range of clothes in style, making it extremely hard for those present to resist spending up on a new spring outfit.

The club looked a dream with each table decorated with gorgeous teapots and centrepieces of flowers provided by Leonie from Leonie’s Old Fashioned Roses, Rosevale Homestead, Samsonvale. Each guest had an individual food box prepared by our members containing something sweet, something savoury, plus sandwiches and fruit. To top it off there, were the lucky draw prizes and the raffle. Kathy Palmer was the lucky winner of the hamper donated by the Hon Peter Dutton MP (pictured below).

Thank you to all the ladies who came along and supported our club. We hope you had a wonderful time and we look forward to seeing you next year.

I always enjoy supporting our club at the Dickson Seniors Expo, held on Tuesday

27th August, chatting to anyone who drops by our stand. There are those who are now too old to play lawn bowls anymore but love to reminisce. Hopefully I have encouraged some others to give bowls a go and join us at one of our come and try days. I even managed to chat to the host, Peter Dutton who is very supportive of our club.

Sunday Sesh is held every third Sunday of the month. Entry is free. Next sesh is 15th September 11am – 3pm. Come on down for a relaxing afternoon, buy some lunch from the food trucks, grab a drink and listen to some live music. The kids can have some fun in the kids’ corner and you may like to have a try at bowling. Only $5.00pp for an hour of fun. If you want to have a competition, get some mates together and

ask one of our members

rules. Enquiries: info@samfordbowls.com.au Janice

RECLAIM YOUR WEEKEND

Yours truly at the Dickson Seniors Expo with host, Peter Dutton MP.

7 September, 2024

Supporting local Moreton Bay Farmers

It’s not too late to get tickets to the Moreton Bay Farm Trail 2024 which will showcase a diverse array of local food and flower farms, bringing the community closer to the heart of Moreton Bay’s vibrant agricultural landscape.

The farm trail provides an opportunity for members of the public across South East Queensland to embark on a self-driving journey to access and support 12 boutique farms nestled into Moreton Bay’s hinterland.

Visitors will gain exclusive behindthe-scenes access to a diverse array of family-owned farms. Experiences on offer include farmer talks, self-guided tours, children’s activities, learning experiences about permaculture, community gardening and regenerative farming. More than 20 other local businesses will participate at Farmer’s Hubs held across the trail, and a variety of food options are available for visitors to enjoy.

Along the trail, visitors can directly purchase fresh market produce, in-season strawberries, cut-flowers and plants, fresh meat products, award-winning wine, jams and honey, compost and more.

Participating farms include Taste “n” See Strawberries, Ocean View Estates, Red Fox Orchids, The Regenerative Training Centre, Mini Farm Project, Green Thumb Farm, Leesa’s Little Farm, Basilea Living Herbs & Edible Flowers, Five by Five Experiment, Fleurpot, Samford Valley Lavender Farm and Blue Dog Farm. The iconic 50-year old roadside stall, Green Haven Stall, and family-favourite pet chicken farm and shop, City Chicks, will also welcome farm trail visitors.

The Moreton Bay Farm Trail is an initiative of locally-grown food advocate Susanne

Engelhard from Growing Made Simple. It is supported by the City of Moreton Bay, Moreton Money and Food and Agribusiness Network.

“We were thrilled with the response to our inaugural Moreton Bay Farm Trail in March. The positive feedback from the community and their desire to see it happen seasonally was truly heartening. The opportunity to visit the farms, wander around, and engage directly with the farmers is a treasured experience for so many people. I’m so glad that the farmers have come together once again to offer this unique and enriching experience to our community,” said Susanne.

Tickets and information: www. moretonbayfarmtrail.com.au. Children under the age of 16 are free.

Samford Area Mens Shed

Who’s Who @ SAMS Meet George!

He says he still has all 374 marbles from his younger days, as well as his original Meccano set, so he knows that by definition he’s allowed to classify himself mentally fit. Fit for what, though, is up for debate on a daily basis. Affectionately known around SAMS and a certain retirement complex, as The Bin Chicken, his skills at scavenging, recycling and believing everything will be useful someday, have provided a neverending supply of materials for future projects, including the odd trip to the transfer station and the popular quiz, What’s This?

Memories of his first three years after being born in Brisbane are slim to none, but George does remember later when every Saturday his dad drove seven kids to the Clayfield Theatre where you got a soft drink, a box of Jaffas, two flicks, a cartoon and a serial episode for two bob. He also recalls his parents being given food coupons after

the war, while the fun police only gave him lessons in manners, honesty and respect for authority.

Workwise, George helped pioneer the mysterious world of computers that in those days were kept caged in a frosty room and fed holes that had been punched into flimsy cardboard. The beauty of it was that on the nightshift, if you stashed a beer under the

false floor, it would cool down in time for breakfast. From a computer operator at a renowned Aussie ship building company during the ’74 floods, to joining the public service and being appointed to the Stats Bureau since they were the only department with a computer, George welcomes the burden that comes with the title of Honorary Geek Second Class.

His proudest 10 years were spent as a Watch Leader on the South Passage – a fully rigged 30m sailing ship – as part of its Adventure Under Sail program. It provided positive life changes and challenges to young people, empowering each of them to be the person that they can be. Now he’s looking forward to the warmer weather, when he’ll be able to take his catamaran out of wraps to resume his own life-changing adventures on the low seas, complete with more surprise challenges and replacement life jackets and distress beacon.

Check out SAMS’ website samfordshed. org.au, enquire at secretary@samfordshed. org.au, or visit us at Showgrounds Drive, Highvale, next to the Showgrounds entrance.

Digby Shaw

Samford Golden Valley Pony Club

Great results from Greenbank One Day Event held in mid August. Caitlyn placed 14th and Keeley 18th in the 13-26 60cm. Alice 7th in the 13-26 years 80cm. Miranda getting some PB’s and Lily 4th in under 26 years 45cm.

Caitlyn and Miranda also headed out to Darra Oxley Gymkhana and again got some great placings in their age groups and had a lot of fun.

Dayboro Gymkhana was also well attended by the SGVPC crew and again our members had a fun day with their neighbouring club. Special mention to Thomas and Claire for bringing home some awesome results, and to the family and friends who helped at Dayboro Pony Club. Next Muster 22nd September 8am. Spectators welcome. Rhys with Lily on Dusty.

PILATES LIFESTYLE AND WELLBEING

Emma Wilson has been working on Friday mornings from 9.15am - 10.15am in our Mat room, bringing Somatic movement classes to the community. These restorative classes regulate the nervous system through breath work and gentle exercises, encouraging creative play and promoting overall wellbeing.

Emma has also expressed an interest to offer Contemporary Dance classes on a Saturday morning at 8am-9.30am. No dance experience is necessary to attend these fun, low-pressure and creative classes. To enquire and book to attend either of these classes, please contact Emma via her website www.emmawilsonmovementtherapy.com

Our Ante and Post natal classes will start on Saturday 7th September. These classes will run for 30 minutes. They are designed to inform and help you to establish a few strong traditional Pilates exercises, which you feel you can manage at home on a daily basis. Aim is to promote a healthy

birth or return to a stronger body than pre-pregnancy.

Both these classes will require a clearance letter from your doctor or midwife. For further enquires or to talk to either Jac or Dorothy, visit our website www. pilateslifestyle.com.au, or call 0432 269 472 (Dorothy) or 0417 716 462 (Jacqueline).

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Field of Dreams All Abilities Group

My Time - Fortnightly during school terms on Fridays, starting 4th October 2024.

On the farm at Field of Dreams, this is a time for parents and carers to learn activities, strategies and how to best support their child with complex needs, a disability or a chronic illness, through peer-support with skilled and trained facilitators. Get some “My Time”, making new friends and building your own village, while our Play Helpers help your children (7yrs and younger, and/or home schooled) to build friendships, improve their gross and fine motor skills and have fun.

A light morning tea and refreshments are provided for adults. Parents/carers to supply a snack box and water for their child(ren). All attendees (adults and children) must wear covered shoes (sport shoes are suitable) and a hat.

My Time is a FREE, peer-support group for parents and carers. It is a safe place to unwind and share experiences with other people who understand.

Field of Dreams - All Abilities Group will be arranged by myself - Anne Pearson

- an experienced early years teacher and single mum caring for my amazing ASD daughter, plus an experienced Teacher Aide who is also a carer, and an Occupational Therapy assistant with experience at The Children’s Hospital. We will work as Play Helpers to support your children during your “My Time”.

For more information, please email admin@fieldofdreams. com.au with My Time in the subject line.

We are having an Open Day on Friday 13th September between 10am and 12 noon to meet the team and see the farm. Interested? Get in touch: anne@fieldofdreams.com.au

We can’t wait to see you all and build our village to raise our children together.

Anne Pearson

Dip. Teach. Ba.ECE. CBEIP-E Field of Dreams-Early Intervention and Support NDIS registered

& Farm Animals

Gastrointestinal & Airway Endoscopy Lameness Evaluation & Treatment Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation

QCWA Samford

Congratulations to CWA Samford member Anne H, for her excellent baking and preserved condiments at this year’s Ekka. Ann won 1st prize for her scones and her Tomato Relish, and 2nd prize for her Anzac Biscuits, Tea Cake, Melting Moments and Chocolate Cake. Well done Anne.

Our CWA ladies have been busy knitting squares over the last few months, thank you to Carole, Joyce and family. The squares were then transformed into masterpieces by Diane, Judy, Yvonne, Robie, Lilah, Jill, Julie and Gail. Lilah and Gail also crafted little cuddly bears and other cute characters. All of the beautiful pieces were donated

to CADA (Centre Against Domestic Abuse) Moreton Bay Region.

At our August meeting, our guest speaker was Barbara Eastoe, a retired Teacher and a world traveller. Barbara loves to share her knowledge of rarely visited countries and this time her talk was on Turkmenistan as well as Uzbekistan. Her insights and experiences captivated those listening, enjoying her good humour as well. Thank you to Barbara for her extremely engaging talk.

Our Samford CWA branch is available for all your catering needs, we cater for small to medium group functions and other occasions. Please call Fiona – 0421 353 272.

The CWA air-conditioned hall is available for hire in Main Street, Samford. Please call Lilah – 0421 709 723. CWA meets every 3rd Wednesday at 10am. (no December Meeting) Visitors are always welcome.

DIARY DATES

25th September: Summer Land Camel Farm tour – Harrisville.

29th – 31st October: QCWA State Conference – Mackay.

Jill

Samford Area Mens Shed

Market Cart for Kindy

Did you now that the men at SAMS (Samford Area Men’s Shed) are commissioned to build things?

For instance, some time ago Willmore Kindergarten in Ferny Hills asked us to supply quality solid-timber ‘cube stools’. These are still being used today and so, when the kindy kids needed something to display their horticultural wares, they asked us if we could build a ‘Market Cart’.

In consultation with the Director, we gathered specifications and measurements

so the cart’s dimensions were suitable for the kids. Some basic designs were reviewed and after further discussion, the overall design of the Market Cart was agreed. We drew up plans, procured the necessary materials and got on with the job.

SAMS’ in-house toy maker, Geoff made the solid-timber wheels which turned out to be a highlight of the cart. The cart’s roof, main body and display boxes were made by enthusiastic and willing Woodies members.

After a few months, the cart was delivered to the Kindy with lots of smiling kids and very happy and appreciative staff members.

This work by SAMS is another exercise in maintaining and strengthening relationships with our local community groups and we were proud to deliver a quality product which we believe will be enjoyed by Willmore Kindy for many years to come.

Do you have something you’d like made? We’re a talented bunch. Why not get in touch? E: Chairman@samfordshed.org.au

OUT

ABOUT

Our Samford Museum

In a small Aussie town, near the Brisbane sprawl, Lies a treasure trove grand, that welcomes all.

The Samford Museum, a historical delight, Where past and present blend just right.

Step through the gates, take a marvellous tour, And see how life was in those days of tore.

There's a schoolhouse that whispers of lessons long gone. With desks, old books, and a blackboard to write on

The blacksmith's shop rings with a clang and a clatter, As a hammer on anvil makes a rhythmic chatter

A dairy with churns, where fresh cream was made, And stories of farm kids who toiled and who played.

From the settlers' first steps to the townsfolk's great pride, Each corner you turn is a journey inside. Where pioneers carved dreams on wood and stone, There are echoes of laughter and tears unknown

A dairy with churns, where fresh cream was made, And stories of farm kids who toiled and who played.

From the settlers' first steps to the townsfolk's great pride, Each corner you turn is a journey inside. Where pioneers carved dreams on wood and stone, There are echoes of laughter and tears unknown.

Here, ancient tools used by weathered hands, Tell of toil in Samford's untamed lands. Each artifact whispers a silent tale, Of hardships endured, of courage frail

From the rusty plough to the old saddle's creak , Every piece speaks, though it cannot speak All the artifacts and wonderful displays, Will take you right back to those bygone days.

Special events make the museum come alive, With displays and activities, history still thrives. As within its displays the past unfolds, With forgotten treasures worn and old.

So come one, come all, to this charming locale, Where the past greets the present with a warm, friendly smile. Here our volunteers gather, with hearts sincere, To honour the past and to hold it dear Anon

Here, ancient tools used by weathered hands, Tell of toil in Samford's untamed lands

Each artifact whispers a silent tale, Of hardships endured, of courage frail

The poem above was handed to me and it was suggested I send it to The Village Pump to have it printed, so the community could read it.

Samford Museum DID YOU KNOW THERE’S A LOCAL CLASSIC CAR CLUB?

From the rusty plough to the old saddle's creak , Every piece speaks, though it cannot speak

All the artifacts and wonderful displays, Will take you right back to those bygone days.

Perhaps it may encourage more visitors to the museum to see just how truthful and exact this poem describes the museum, what it represents, and to the volunteers who so willingly take pride and joy in maintaining all the displays.

Special events make the museum come alive, With displays and activities, history still thrives.

As within its displays the past unfolds, With forgotten treasures worn and old.

Adults: $5, children: $1. Open Sunday and Wednesday 10am – 4pm. Tours available. Ph: 3289 2743. 21 Station Street, Samford Village. samfordmuseum.com.au or info@ samfordmuseum.com.au

Riley Motor Club Qld Inc which started 50 years ago is now based in Highvale, next to the Samford Area Men’s Shed on Showgrounds Drive. The club has built an excellent clubhouse, with kitchen and meeting room, workshop and hoist, small library and an outside BBQ area.

Chevrolet, Alvis and Austin, to name a few.

The poem in this article was handed to me, and it was suggested I send it to The have it printed, so the community could read it. Perhaps it may encourage more museum to see just how truthful and exact this poem describes the museum , to the volunteers who so willingly take pride and joy in maintaining all the displays. Adults: $5, children: $1. Open Sunday and Wednesday 10am – 4pm. Tours available. 21 Station Street, Samford Village. samfordmuseum.com.au or info@samfordmuseum.com.au

Bev Campbell

This classic car club includes many famous marques: MG, Riley, Vauxhall, Jaguars, Land Rover, Rolls Royce, Triumph,

So come one, come all, to this charming locale, Where the past greets the present with a warm, friendly smile. Here our volunteers gather, with hearts sincere, To honour the past and to hold it dear.

Anon

Bev Campbell

The club has a coffee get together every Tuesday and meetings are held on the second Tuesday of every month. The hoist and workshop are both available for members to service their vehicles.

Members also go on monthly outings to places of interest, often with other clubs. If you’re interested in classic cars, this is a great opportunity to enjoy classic motoring with a group of friendly and helpful car enthusiasts.

The club is having open day later in the year. Further information: www. rileymotorclubqld.org.au

The poem in this article was handed to me, and it was suggested I send it to The Village Pump to have it printed, so the community could read it. it may encourage more visitors to the museum to see just how truthful and exact this poem describes the museum hat it represents, and to the volunteers who so willingly take pride and joy in maintaining all the displays.

Adults: $5, children: $1. Open Sunday and Wednesday 10am – 4pm. Tours available. Ph: 3289 2743. 21 Station Street, Samford Village. samfordmuseum.com.au or info@samfordmuseum.com.au

 Ombre / Powder Brows

Bev Campbell

 Feather Touch / Microblading

 Combination Brows

 Lash / Eye Line Enhancement

 Lip Line and Blush

 Saline Tattoo Lightening

 Inkless Stretch Mark Revision

 Scar Camouflage

Lots has been happening at Baffies over the last month and also coming up in September.

Firstly we will now be open 7 days a week but with new closing times - 3pm most days, 4pm on Thursdays and 3.30pm on Saturdays.

Fans of Sally Rooney will not be disappointed with her new novel Intermezzo due out Tuesday September 24.

To celebrate, we will be opening at the earlier time of 8am so you can be one of the first to grab your copy on release day. Pre-order your copy now online or instore and drop in on your way to work or Uni and we’ll add an extra morning treat to your pick up.

We had so many children wanting a ‘Blind Date with a Book’ that we have wrapped up some great stories for middle grade and junior readers. Our Story Surprises are all great books for those that can be put off by a cover or a title, or are simply finding it hard to choose and love a bit of a lucky dip. It’s a great way to find a new author or maybe even the start of a series at a reduced price to entice you to dive into a new world!

SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTVITY

Join us on Saturday September 21 at 10am for a fun morning with children’s author Christine Bunn and her new book Do you Know You Have a Chicken on Your Head ? We had such fun with her last book

Lollypop Stew we’ve invite her back again. Make sure you don’t miss out by booking your free spot now.

What are our Bookclubs reading for September?

The Brain Candy Bookclub will be meeting on Tuesday September 10 at 10am to chat about Long Live Evil by Sarah Rees Brennan, the start of a new fantasy series that puts you in the shoes of the villian, as well as Angela Carter’s The Bloody Chamber. The Last Sunday Bookclub will be discussing Hurdy Gurdy by Jenny Ackland. Drop in and say hi. We’re located in the Lifestyle Centre on Mt Glorious Road. www.baffiesoanbooks.com.au

Fiona Taylor

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Community Bank

Samford

Samford Community Grants Program

A Community Grant may be just what your organisation needs to make a great idea happen.

It's support for your organisation when it needs it most. Applications open Monday 16 September for grants of up to $10,000. Applications close 13 October. For more information visit www.prcf.com.au/community-funding or email grants@prcf.com.au.

CHRONICLE CUP 24-25

Samford Rangers v Dayboro

Highvale, 18 August 2024

Rangers won the toss and sent Dayboro in. DAYBORO

K Crawley c Binkhorst

b M Bannerman …..................................10

M Glasper not out (retired) …................53

L Keeney c G Somerville

b M Bannerman …................................... 9

T Mauritz c Noon b Knight…..................28

S Jesperson b Binkhorst …........................1

J Jennings c Noon b G Bannerman …......2

R Keeney not out…..................................11

Z Crawley b Heap ...............................…..1

S MacIntyre dnb

M Freeman dnb

B Winn (c) dnb

Sundries ............................................….. 21

Total off 35 overs .........................…..7/136

Fall: 35, 54, 96, 98, 105, 126, 136. Heap 5-0-7-1, Binkhorst 5-0-26-1, M Bannerman 5-0-24-2, S Somerville 5-1-16-0, Noon 1-0-13-0, G Bannerman 5-1-12-1, Knight 5-0-30-1, Lush 4-1-5-0. RANGERS

A Lush c R Keeney b Glasper ….............19

G Bannerman (c) lbw Winn ….................8

J Heap c Winn b Z Crawley …................24

G Somerville lbw Glasper ….....................5

M Willemse not out …............................ 29

S Somerville not out …............................46

G Noon dnb

M Bannerman dnb

M Draper dnb

P Knight dnb

C Binkhorst dnb

Sundries ..............................................…..6

Total off 31.4 overs ......................…..4/137

Fall: 17, 52, 58, 60.

MacIntyre 5-0-23-0, Winn 4.4-0-21-1, Glasper 5-3-4-2, Mauritz 1-0-19-0, L Keeney 2-0-11-0, Jesperson 5-1-16-0, Z Crawley 2-0-15-1, R Keeney 3-0-12-0, J Jennings 2-0-6-0, K Crawley 2-0-10-0.

Samford Rangers won by 1 run with 6 wickets in hand.

Tiger Lawson Award: 3 Michael Glasper, 2 Sam Somerville, 1 Julian Heap. Winter cricket. How good! Combining two contrasting things can yield great results.

Dayboro and Rangers have been the expert season openers. Both teams remarked at how enjoyable these games are. The sound of little kids playing with branches and friendly conversation animated an already glorious morning.

With Mt Glorious in the background, Rangers sent Dayboro in to bat. You never quite know what the first few overs back will be like. The Dayboro openers showed no rust, however, seeing off the opening bowlers’ spells.

A key Chronicle moment is the first change of bowlers. Everyone starts strong. The gun quicks send the new Keith Dudgeon ball down, daring the batsmen to score. When the bowlers change, a question gets asked. Does the pressure get released?

Kevin Crawley and Michael Glasper were looking to put the pressure back on the new bowlers, until Chris Binkhorst took a lowdown catch at mid-on to dismiss Crawley off Malcolm Bannerman’s bowling.

Mal’s wavering medium pacers suited the gusty conditions like a glove. Keeper Michael Draper remarked it was the final quarter of his deliveries that were challenging the batsmen. Luke Keeney smoked one straight to Gary Somerville and by drinks Mal had the only two wickets and Dayboro had 88 after 17 overs.

Michael Glasper got his well-made 50 just after the break. A real lefty’s knock, strong off his pads and through the onside. Rangers bowling asked questions, with a costly over here and there. After Tim Mauritz fell to debutant Paul Knight, Dayboro had a few overs still to play with.

Tight bowling in the final overs restricted the Dayboro batsmen, with Julian Heap

taking the sixth wicket with the final ball of the innings. A total of 136 was set. The outfield was heavy from recent rain, but would it be enough?

The Samford batsmen scrambled in the early overs. Adrian Lush played some classy shots for relieving boundaries. Captain Ben Winn dismissed the Rangers captain and then Michael Glasper came on to bowl. If there is a faster bowler in the competition this year it will be a surprise. Left arm, whippy, he was concerning the Rangers batsmen and going for not much.

Adrian was eventually undone. Julian hit a few big ones, then got out to Zac Crawley. Gary Somerville fell to Glasper and Rangers were 4/62 at the mid-way drinks break –behind where Dayboro had been.

There was a persistent feeling that the total could be reached, but the bowling was making scoring slow and hesitant. After drinks, Sam Somerville and Martin Willemse went to work with patience and determination. In the end, their batting got Rangers home with a few overs to spare.

A big thank you to Hayden for umpiring and setting everything up, and Helen Bannerman for scoring.

A close game. A good game. A great day. Gavin Bannerman

On Sunday 25 August, Dayboro Cowboys forfeited to the Mountain Mongrels with numbers too hard to muster during football season, thus gifting the Mongrels the points. The next Chronicle Cup game will be on Sunday 8 September between last season’s Chronicle Cup winners Samford Village People and Leg ends.

No game is scheduled for Father’s Day, 1 September, out of consideration for players’ family commitments.

POINTS TABLE AFTER GAME 2

Dental Spa Experience

Oral Health Therapists

Priya, Sarah & Esther

Introducing the new & innovative, pain-free technology that is perfect for sensitive teeth, braces or implants. Combining air, fine powder & warm water to gently exfoliate your teeth without physically touching them!

This technology combined with the knowledge and expertise of our fantastic Oral Health Therapists, we will make your dental check-up feel like a day at the spa. Sound amazing?

This technology combined with the knowledge and expertise of our fantastic Oral Health Therapists, we will make your dental check-up feel like a day at the spa. Sound amazing?

Our OHTs specialise in dental hygiene, oral health care, and preventative treatments for patients of all ages.

Our OHTs specialise in dental hygiene, oral health care, and preventative treatments for patients of all ages.

Introducing the new & innovative, pain-free technology that is perfect for sensitive teeth, braces or implants. Combining air, fine powder & warm water to gently exfoliate your teeth without physically touching them! Pain-free Pain-free Quick Quick Non-messy Non-messy Whitening E ect Whitening E ect Spa-like treatment Spa-like treatment

With our OHTs by our side Admire Dentistry will continue to maintain the very best in oral hygiene and cleaning care for our patients.

With our OHTs by our side Admire Dentistry will continue to maintain the very best in oral

EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

Café Concerts live in Samford

Samford Live presents three great acts in the coming weeks, do join us!

Saturday 14 September - Van Dijk 4: Enjoy a fluid feast of music swinging through gypsy jazz, bossas, lyrical ballads, French waltzes and a touch of Flamenco. This talented quartet features two of Brisbane’s favourite Gypsy Jazz guitarists, led by the fiddle wizardry of Jan Van Dijk. Van Dijk 4 draws inspiration from the charming sounds found in 1930’s Paris & New Orleans Jazz music to capture

Saturday

the magic of this endearing time. These consummate musicians reflect the heart of Gypsy Jazz or Manouche music, celebrating the great swing era, particularly the music made memorable by Stephane Grappelli and Django Reinhardt of the Hot Club of France.

Thursday 26 September – John Hogan Trio:

A brand-new Samford Live event at Samford’s Village Pizza, in a charming garden setting (formerly Pause Restaurant). Join veteran guitarist and esteemed music teacher John Hogan for an unforgettable evening as he leads a dynamic trio featuring the internationally acclaimed vocalist Maureen de Waal and the versatile percussionist David Fernandez.

In an atmospheric setting this trio delivers captivating renditions of jazz and contemporary favourites, offering a perfect blend of musical artistry and ambiance. An ideal way to spend your Thursday night, immersed in exceptional music.

Saturday 12 October: The Barleyshakes:

Brewed in Ireland and distilled in Australia, the Barleyshakes are a Celtic band with worldly influences, combining intense energy, beautiful harmony and driving dance rhythms in their live performances. The Barleyshakes are loved for their blend of traditional and original material, and their uplifting and joyous approach to live performance. The Shakes skilfully blend their “bent” Irish sound with many other styles in their fast-paced songs and instrumentals.

Saturday 14 September: Van Dijk 4

Saturday 12 October: The Barleyshakes $20 / $25 / $30 + booking fee. Doors 5.30pm, music 6.30pm – 8.30pm Little Tree Bake & Brewhouse, Main St, Samford

Thursday 26 September

John Hogan Trio $15 + bf.

Doors 5.00pm, music 6.00pm – 8.00pm Village Pizza, Main St, Samford Info & bookings at Samfordlive.au and Humanitix

Chris Bowen Image: artists own

TATIANA AFONINA

Feature Artist for September

SLAB HUT

(home of the Samford Arts & Crafts Assoc. Inc.)

Please support our local artisans by popping in for a visit. We are located in John Scott Park just behind the CWA Hall in Main Street in the Village. This year sees the Hut Family celebrating 25 years of supporting local artists, and our success is hugely as a result of the continued loyalty of our local community, so thank you! The September feature artist display is now installed.

Tatiana Afonina is a very talented Visual Artist and Designer who works mostly with oils and acrylics and is greatly influenced by her travel experiences. She loves to play with black and white line drawings which are filled with movement and energy. Working intuitively, Tatiana is inspired by music and the beauty of nature and the human body.

In recent years, Tatiana has been a Creative Samford Studio Arts Trail participant, successfully exhibiting with other artists in the Scout Hall in Cash Avenue during

the month of June Trails event. Tatiana recently gained at least two first placings for a couple of her larger stunning paintings in the Adults Arts and Crafts Section at the 2024 Samford Show. She is also one of the five artists who painted a panel for the mural on Community Bank Samford’s wall, which you can see from the Slab Hut.

Tatiana’s work continues to delight customers to the Slab Hut. Her Australiana series provides wonderful examples of Native Fauna for patrons to purchase as gifts for local and overseas destinations. Her work in the Hut includes a variety of greeting and gift cards, paintings (both originals and smaller prints) and more recently, printed coffee mugs and mousepads, featuring limited edition prints of her delightful Australian fauna studies.

Congratulations Tatiana for your continued successes and for being our feature artist for the month of September at the Slab Hut.

Recent visitor Yve from Banora, NSW said: “Best little Gallery I’ve ever seen. Congratulations to such amazing local talent”.

Dianne Hodge

SPRING, BLOSSOMS AND BEAUTY!

We all know it’s the best time of year in Queensland. Days are warming, wildflowers are coming alive along the hillsides, days are getting longer, and the air is clean and crisp. An excellent time for a creative adventure and to visit our outdoor sculpture locations.

It’s often said that Tawny Trails is not just pictures on the wall. Well - we have just added another award-winning next dimension to the Tawny Trails experience. Introducing Sculpture on Tawny.

At the Northern end of Tawny Trails is The Hand of Plato outside the brilliant Mathema Gallery, and down the hill on the way to Dayboro is Alert, by award-winning creator David Ellsworth, a kangaroo sculpture that

was recently exhibited at Sculpture by the Sea.

Visit the Dayboro Art Gallery and see what sculptural fun the members have been up to, like Mam Oman’s brilliant Bush Turkey paper mâché sculpture.

Sculpture on Tawny at the Southern end of the trail brings us two fantastic NEW locations: Ann Russell’s eclectic and magical sculptures offer a unique and captivating experience. For a truly world-class encounter, visit Graham Radcliffe’s Phoenix Sculpture Garden. This extraordinary space features marble and bronze sculptures seamlessly integrated into the rainforest

setting, creating an atmosphere of peace and tranquillity.

Our picturesque valley invites you to slow down, savour the moment, and spend more time along the trail. Break up your visit to your favourite artists by packing a picnic basket and find a tranquil spot in one of our charming parks, or the renowned Ocean View Estates Winery.

Stay connected with us on social media and our website for updates on upcoming events, artist profiles, and behind-the-scenes glimpses into the magic of Tawny Trails. Let’s embrace the spirit of Spring together and create unforgettable memories. Yes please.

Tawny Trails is proudly supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland and Running Duck Studio www.rds.ink

www.tawnytrails.com

Danielle B Latta

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO HELP WITH CHRISTMAS ON MAIN STREET ACTIVITIES. GET IN TOUCH: EVENTS@ SAMFORDPROGRESS.ORG.AU

www. dicksondecides.org

Dickson decides is a growing movement seeking to support a community independent to run for the seat of Dickson. Are YOU the next MP for Dickson? We are on the look out for the best candidate money can’t buy. Do you know a local leader who would make an incredible representative for our region? Let us know!

Pictured far left: Magic Mirror by Ann Russell. Left: Journey sculpture by Graham Radcliffe.

KUPIDABIN NEWS

International Day of Peace

Saturday 21st September

The Trustees of KWCT would like to invite you to join us at 7 Lyell Court Mt Samson at 1.30pm for our International Day of Peace Ceremony, celebrated all over the world at International Peace Poles. This will be a peaceful day/weekend. MC will be our longtime friend Jorge from Chile, in a spirit of love, light, medicine, healing and peace. This day has been an annual Remembrance Day at Kupidabin Wilderness since 2007. The International Day of Peace will be held at our beautiful Peace Haven on Kupidabin land.

Prayers for Peace around the world will be said in English and the international languages of those present. Listen to cultural and Indigenous music. A plaque will be placed on the wall of the Peace Haven by Angelique from Indonesia with the words ‘May Peace Prevail on Earth’ in her language.

Kupidabin Wilderness Traditional Peace Fire will be lit at 4pm for all to participate and to take part in meditation while the fire burns down. This fire is lit at 7pm on the 7th of every month around the world. Jorge’s message for us is all about inner and

outer peace. The importance for us all to become universal ambassadors for peace on our planet.

Saturday Evening: Jorge will give presentations on: ‘How to become a Universal Ambassador for Peace on Earth,’ ‘How to connect to our Star Nation peoples/ ETs.’ Take part in a ‘Star Watch’.

Light snacks, tea and coffee will be provided. Gold coin donation.

You may BYO food. No Alcohol. BYO chair or blanket.

If you wish to stay overnight, a cash donation of $25.00pp (no charge for children) will apply for you to pitch a tent or bring a sleeping bag. We have mattresses available, Marie style, in our Cultural Centre.

Sunday morning activities include Morning Group talks and sharing plus a drumming session. Farewells to finish by 11am.

For any further information or to book for overnight, call or text Founding Trustee Maureen Pickstone 0402 092 741.

Kupidabin Wilderness Charitable Trust do not charge for Ceremony. Donations are appreciated.

Parking on site.

More info on www.kupidabin.org

Doves of Peace will be released at 2.30pm.

ARANA HILLS LIBRARY SPECIAL EVENTS

Mon – Fri, 16 - 20/9 & 23 - 27/9: Fun Factory (drop in, all ages) 3.00pm – 4.00pm.

You never know what could happen when you drop into the library these school holidays - there will be games, craft and fun for the whole family. Facilitated by our friendly library staff. All ages. Free. No bookings required.

Tues 17th Sept: Sweet Art. 11.00am – 12.00pm

Celebrate the 60th anniversary of the colourful, magical world of Roald Dahl’s children’s classic Charlie and the Chocolate Factory in this fun workshop. Work with a range of 2D media, including paints, markers and collage, to create a vibrant food design inspired by the colourful patterns and shapes of confectionary and desserts. Ages 6-9. Free. Bookings required.

REGULAR EVENTS

Every Tues, Wed & Thurs: Storytime. 10.30am – 11.00am.

Storytime is a great way to develop a love of reading and introduce your child to books. Experience the magic of stories, action rhymes and songs with your child at the library. For parents and children, 2-5 years.

For Free school holiday activities and to find out more, go to mbrc.qld.gov.au/ libraries or visit us on Facebook @MBRC. libraries.

Arana Hills Library, 63 Cobbity Cres, Arana Hills.

DIVISION 11 COUNCIL REPORT

Campaign launched to prioritise City of Moreton Bay

Living in the City of Moreton Bay we know how lucky we are to have such a great variety of places to live and work. There are so many choices on offer for where to spend our leisure time, whether it is relaxing, being involved in sporting activities, giving to the community, or eating out with friends.

TREE LOPPING + MULCHING + STUMP GRINDING

We are one of the fastest growing local government areas in Australia, and with so many people realising what we all know, how good City of Moreton Bay is, our population is set to double in the next 30 years to 1 million people.

To ensure that we can keep up with this growth and maintain the lifestyles we enjoy, we need funding and we need the state and federal governments to know that City of Moreton Bay matters.

A new campaign to do exactly this has just been launched, highlighting the top 5 election priorities that we need the next Queensland Government to commit to, including more homes and services for those doing it tough, better roads, more community infrastructure, more safety and more care for the wildlife in Moreton Bay. I encourage you to go to Council’s website: moretonbay.qld.gov.au/matters to find out all about the campaign and what we want to achieve for our future.

Goat Track update

Works are due to continue on landslip remediation works at the bottom of the Goat Track, after the project encountered delays due to the requirement to resume the land, which has now been completed. Works will commence in early September and are expected to be completed early December, weather permitting.

The project will include reconstruction and stabilising of the upslope embankment. Works will be carried out 7.00am-6.00pm Monday to Friday and 7.00am-1.00pm on Saturday.

The Goat Track will remain closed to the public, exceptions being emergency services, residents living on the Goat Track, water tankers and in the case of emergencies such as fire, where access will be provided to all traffic.

Cr Darren Grimwade

TERRORS CREEK (HELLHOLE) STATE SCHOOL CA. 1907

Terrors Creek Provisional School No. 191 was opened 150 years ago on 18th May 1874 with 16 children being enrolled on the first day. By the end of 1874 a total of 27 children had been enrolled. There was no school building, instead school was conducted in a barn on Haagen Raaen’s property, Portion 8 Parish of Whiteside, on the eastern side of Terrors Creek on what is now Strong Road

(the Mt. Samson Road end). The school was known locally as “Raaen’s School”.

In November 1876, Haagen Raaen gave the committee three months’ notice to quit as he would be requiring the barn for farming purposes.

During the 1877 year, a neat and substantial school room was built on land donated by William Henry Day, being part of Portion 15 Parish of Samsonvale, but this was not finished at the 26th September, 1877 inspection. This was located on what is now known as Briscoe Road.

This is the earliest known photograph of the school. It is believed it was taken at a school picnic in December 1907. Arthur John Stapleton was appointed headmaster in 1907 and remained until 1917. The little girl sitting on his lap would be his daughter Myra who was born on 25th May 1904. Carmel Bond

KEEPING YOU INFORMED

PINE RIVERS UPDATE

ALP Shield

Since 1982, the ALP Shield has been a fixture in the Under 7s Junior Rugby League on the northside and an event I know many in our community look forward to. This year, the competition was held on Saturday 17th August and it was wonderful to see so many in our community supporting these young athletes. I had a fantastic day cheering on our local teams and I want to give a big shoutout to the Samford Stags for hosting the event and to the Pine Central Hornets for being runners up in the 2024 competition!

Mt Samson School Leaders

Parliamentary Tour

On Wednesday 21st August, I had the pleasure of hosting Year 6 student leaders, Madeline, Kate, Liam and Marley, from Mount Samson State School during a tour of Queensland Parliament. It was a fantastic opportunity for the students to watch parliamentary sitting proceedings and to answer questions about the workings of government. I’d also like to thank Mrs. Beverley for accompanying the students and for the hard work our teachers do every day.

Samford Mobile Offices

In the coming weeks I will be holding two mobile offices in Samford. These are a great opportunity for the community to discuss what matters to them, so come on down and have a chat.

• 13th September from 1-2pm at The Long Yard Larder

• 27th September from 9-10am at John Scott Park

Nikki Boyd MP State Member for Pine Rivers

BOOK REVIEWS THE FISTS OF THE FATHER

Daniel Tamone

As a fairly average ex-rugby union player myself, what first interested me about this novel was that the author once played first grade for the Parramatta Two Blues for several seasons. He also lost his parents to separate though related heart attacks in the same year that my father passed away from pancreatic cancer in 2019. This was the year of unprecedented bushfires that decimated forests, homes, property and lives on the NSW Mid-North Coast where I grew up.

From the sixth floor of the hospital - the

palliative care ward, where my father lay dying - the sky was an eerie orange and everywhere was silent except for the continual drone of fire-fighting aircraft scooping thousands of litres of water from the Manning River and dumping it on the scorched mountains nearby. And so, the prospect also of reading about the oft unspoken love between fathers and their sons intrigued me.

Even though he states that his father was unlike the men in this novel, Daniel Tamone has got to the heart, so to speak, of the inter-generational violence that persists in some men’s lives, and by association, the far-reaching effects this has on the women who subsist among them.

Ted Taylor is a boxer whose career is seemingly on the ropes after three consecutive losses. He has a recurring blindspot and concussion - which may in fact be a metaphor - is estranged from Ron, his father, who is only sixteen years his senior and is facing the unwelcome prospect of fighting him after Ron defeats a muchtouted adversary in a come-back fight.

Ted is also negotiating the fall-out from a failed relationship with his unlikeable childhood sweetheart Mel, though with a new start and new love very much on the horizon. It doesn’t help either that Ted’s Vietnam-vet “Pop” – Ron’s Dad - is his coach, who struggles big-time with gambling and the bottle; another interesting plot device.

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Despite the sordid backdrop of all this, including some unscrupulous and greasy fight promotors plying their shonky trade during the vagaries and economic pressures of Covid, The Fists of the Father is a novel about the love and redemption of some unlikely characters. It comes across at times as a little overly-sentimental, though it pulls no punches, so to speak, when vividly describing the setbacks and agonies that elite sportspeople have to endure, to stay at the top of their game. Ted’s comeback is the accompanying theme against which this very personal story is cleverly told.

Paul Saxby

THE LIBRARIANS OF RUE DE PICARDIE

Janet Skeslien Charles

Charles has created an historical fiction, not too heavy, that dances between two time periods, unfolding the story of Jessie Carson as she experienced France at the end of World War One and revealing how her story was uncovered by the research of fellow librarian Wendy Peterson about seventy years later.

Less than 40 miles from the front line during the first World War, over three hundred and fifty courageous, humanitarian women from the US, Canada and Great Britain helped rebuild northern France from 1917 to 1924. The story focuses on American children’s librarian, Jessie (Kit) Carson, who was contracted by CARDS (roughly translated as the American Committee for Devastated France) to bring books back to the common people. She enriched the lives of many poverty-stricken, war-ravaged women and children through her story hours, mobile libraries and the establishment of permanent libraries which were also accessed by war-weary soldiers. Later Jessie established a training facility for women librarians. She revolutionised French libraries, changing them from sanctuaries for academics and the elite to places of hope and escape for the public, especially children.

The rest of the CARDS group were mostly wealthy debutantes who worked as mechanics, nurses, drivers, teachers

and provisioners for a wide range of family needs for the French citizenry. As they picked their way through minefields, facing bombardment and deprivation, yet establishing medical facilities and stores while bringing succour to French citizens and foreign soldiers, the women forged friendships across class and culture that would last a lifetime.

The second story is set in 1987. Librarian/ writer Wendy Peterson discovers references to the work of Jessie Carson in the New York Public Library where both she and Jessie worked. She becomes enthralled, determined to bring Jessie’s story to the world. There’s a touch of romance in Wendy’s determined search as well as parallels between the insecurities of Jessie

BOOK REVIEWS

and Wendy. Both stories are in first person. An interesting light read.

Julie Martin

NEXT SAMFORD PROGRESS MEETING Wednesday 18th September

Samford Community Hub (SCHUB).

7pm start. All welcome. Further information: secretary@samfordprogress.org.au.

LANDSCAPING

General pressure washing of houses and driveways

Roof and solar panel cleaning (certified to work at heights)

Herbicide and pestiscide poisoning (licenced to spray & carry poisons)

Pot Hole Repairs

Rubbish Removal

DICKSON NOTES

Dickson Seniors’ Expo

This year’s Seniors’ Expo was a great success, with almost 2,000 visitors and over 100 stalls. Thank you to the Dickson Seniors’ Council for their hard work in organising the event and making it better each year. I started the Dickson Seniors Expo in 2004 with the help of the Dickson Seniors’ Council to support seniors in our community. I have been proud to host and sponsor it every year since.

Thanks also to the volunteers who make this event such a success. I look forward to seeing you all at the 2025 Dickson Seniors’ Expo.

Educational Resources

Once again, my children’s charts were popular at the recent shows and festivals, particularly the Australia map received an overwhelming response. Just a reminder that these educational resources to help your youngsters with schoolwork are available free from my electorate office in Strathpine. Contact details below. They include multiplication and alphabet charts; numbers chart and of course, the Australia map.

National Police Remembrance Day

Every day, our men and women in blue willingly place themselves in harm’s way to protect us all. On 29 September, National Police Remembrance Day, we honour those who have upheld the law through their service and sacrifice in the line of duty. We thank them for serving the law and protecting our communities to the end.

Australian National Flag Day

Australian National Flag Day took place on Tuesday 3 September 2024, marking 123 years since the Australian flag was first flown in 1901 at the Royal Exhibition Building in Melbourne. Australian National Flag Day has been officially celebrated every year since 1996, following a proclamation by the Governor-General. Our flag inspires love of country, gratitude to our forebears, loyalty to our nation, and dedication to its future when it matters most.

Stay Connected

For regular updates on what’s happening in Dickson, you can sign up to my eNewsletter at www.peterdutton.com.au, or head over and like my Facebook page. If there is anything I can do to help or any local issues you’d like to raise, please send me an email at peter.dutton.mp@aph.gov.au or call my office in Strathpine on 3205 9977.

Peter Dutton MP Federal Member for Dickson Federal Opposition Leader

CROSSWORD 1624

FICTIONAL FIGURES

29. Marvel’s hammer thrower (4)

30. Wonderland’s adventurer (5)

31. Wonka’s appellation (5)

32. Jim Henson’s piggy (4)

34. Lucy Lawless’ warrior princess (4)

35. Framed rabbit’s forename (5)

36. Seth MacFarlane’s naughty bear (3)

37. Jane Austen’s 1815 character (4)

DOWN

1. One of Louisa May Alcott’s march sisters (2)

2. Agatha Christie’s heroine sleuth (6)

3. William (Billy) Bonney’s outlaw nickname (3)

4. See 9ac

5. Marty McFly’s friend (3)

6. Steven Spielberg’s alien (1,1)

CROSSWORD 1624 Fictional Figures

7. Christmas’ thief (6)

10. Bram Stoker’s count (7)

ACROSS

1. USS Enterprise’s captain (5,4)

8. John Wayne’s cogburn (7)

9 & 4dn Elm Street’s antihero (6,7)

11. Doctor Evil’s sidekick mini (2)

12. Game of Thrones’ snow man (3)

13. Tomb Raider’s croft (4)

15. Forrest’s family tree (4)

17. Ventura’s card (3)

18. Marvel’s shrinking superheroine (4)

19. Austrian Inspector’s moniker (3)

20 & 21dn Police Box’s owner (2,3)

23. Luke’s sister (4)

25. Jason’s identity (6)

26. Matrix’s new guy (3)

29. Marvel’s hammer thrower (4)

14. Mike Myers’ powers (6)

16. Mel Gibson’s mad (3)

20. Luke’s father’s title as Dark Lord (5)

21. See 20ac

22 & 25dn Matthew Broderick’s truancy king (6,7)

24. Harrison Ford’s jones (7)

25. See 22dn

27. Tim Burton’s cutting edge man (6)

28. Michael Jackson’s killer rat song (3)

33. Cheers’ owner-barman (3)

ACROSS

1. USS Enterprise’s captain (5,4)

8. John Wayne’s cogburn (7)

9 & 4dn Elm Street’s antihero (6,7)

11. Doctor Evil’s sidekick mini (2)

12. Game of Thrones’ snow man (3)

13. Tomb Raider’s croft (4)

15. Forrest’s family tree (4)

17. Ventura’s card (3)

18. Marvel’s shrinking superheroine (4)

19. Austrian Inspector’s moniker (3)

20 & 21dn Police Box’s owner (2,3)

23. Luke’s sister (4)

25. Jason’s identity (6)

26. Matrix’s new guy (3)

29. Marvel’s hammer thrower (4)

30. Wonderland’s adventurer (5)

31. Wonka’s appellation (5)

32. Jim Henson’s piggy (4) Lucy Lawless’ rincess (4)

35. Framed rabbit’s forename

36. Seth MacFarlane’s naughty

30. Wonderland’s adventurer (5)

31. Wonka’s appellation (5)

32. Jim Henson’s piggy (4)

34. Lucy Lawless’ warrior princess (4)

35. Framed rabbit’s forename (5)

36. Seth MacFarlane’s naughty bear (3)

37. Jane Austen’s 1815 character (4)

DOWN

1. One of Louisa May Alcott’s march sisters (2)

2 Agatha Christie’s heroine sleuth (6)

3. William (Billy) Bonney’s outlaw nickname (3)

4. See 9ac

5. Marty McFly’s friend (3)

6. Steven Spielberg’s alien (1,1)

7. Christmas’ thief (6)

37. Jane Austen’s 1815 character (4)

saturday 7 december 5.00pm-8.30PM

10. Bram Stoker’s count (7) Mike Myers’ powers (6) Mel Gibson’s mad (3) Luke’s father’s title as Dark Lord (5)

CHRISTMAS ON MAIN STREET

DOWN

1. One of Louisa May Alcott’s march sisters (2)

2 Agatha Christie’s heroine

21. See 20ac

22 & 25dn. Matthew Broderick’s truancy king (6,7)

24. Harrison Ford’s jones (7)

25. See 22dn

27. Tim Burton’s cutting

sleuth (6)

MAKE YOURSELF AT HOME

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- Beulah & Deva (Sellers)

Georgie Haug 0411 184 561 georgie.haug@belleproperty.com Belle Property Samford 07 3289 3289 6/11 Main Street, Samford Village info.samford@belleproperty.com

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• Infinity-inspired salt water pool w/ mountain views

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• 5 mins to Samford Village | 35 mins to CBD/Airport

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• Impressive open plan design, timber floors & doors

• Entertainers kitchen featuring large marble island

• Additional lounge or media room for modern family

• Large outdoor entertaining deck with mountain views

• 8kW solar, Tesla Powerwall, rainwater tanks & vege garden

• 12m x 7m shed feat. 3-phase power, annex for caravan

• Easy walk to pristine Cedar Creek for weekend adventures

• School bus on Cedar Creek Rd | 25 mins Ferny Grove Train

• 15 mins to Samford Village | 45 minutes to CBD/Airport

• Custom designed split-level brick home built in 1996

• Renovated kitchen, bathrooms, flooring & freshly painted

• Modern kitchen feat. stone benchtop & quality appliances

• Sparkling saltwater pool & welcoming verandah with views

• Established, low maintenance subtropical gardens

• 9m x 6m Colourbond shed plus 9m x 4m carport

• Town water plus 10,000L rainwater tank

• 3.9kw solar power, NBN, split system AC in living space

• School bus and bus to train station

• 5 mins to Samford Village | 15 mins to Ferny Grove

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• 4 ton Excavator – All Attachments

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• Concreting – Shed Slabs / Paths etc.

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CHRISTMAS ON MAIN STREET

saturday 7 december 5.00pm-8.30PM

NEXT SDPPA MEETING

Wednesday 18th

September 2024

Samford Community Hub (SCHUB).

7pm start. All welcome. Further information: secretary@samfordprogress.org.au. Come and hear about what’s happening in your community.

When you advertise in The Village Pump, you are also supporting the local community! FIND OUT HOW editor@villagepump.org.au

FREE removal unwanted cars/car bodies. 0412 268 087.

SOLAR PANEL CLEANING 0411 160 098

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.

ALLPRO PRESSURE WASHING House Washing, Gutters, Driveways & Solar Panels. 0411 160 098

CELEBRANT with depth and warmth. Contact Margit on 0410 030 870 or margitradcliffe@gmail.com

FURNITURE REPAIRS Chairs & small furniture repairs done in my workshop. Clive: 0488 370 707. LANTANA a problem? Call Peter on 0417 726 923 for prompt removal, roots and all with no pesticides used.

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

MORTGAGE BROKER Sarah Doyle Mortgage Choice 0401 435 775.

TLC CLEANERS – Reliable, local service over 20yrs. Many references avail. 0414 328 945

WELDING: Minor welding work. 0407 255 549

ANIMALS

FARRIER Good rates. 0417 738 722

PET RESORTS AUSTRALIA SAMFORD. Ph: 3289 1600 W: petresortsaustralia.com

COOLSTANCE COPRA $30. Discount Grain. For pricing: Stewart 0412 884 868.

TUITION

DRIVER TRAINING: Automatic/manual, accredited female trainer, own car only. $50 p/hr M: 0434 544 215. LEARN TO SWIM 3+ to adults. inquiries: samford@ bizzellswimschool.com.au

BOXING BOOTCAMP starting 2 Sept. 12 weeks to get Strong, Toned & Fit this Spring @ our Yugar Studio. Morning Sessions.Your Body by Design. 0412 353 427.

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY Early childhood/school/ executive skills, self care, sensory/self regulation. gwen@ gwenliddleot.com M: 0413 124 121

SAMFORD VALLEY REMEDIAL MASSAGE, for Relaxation and Remedial Massage. Open Tues-WedThurs, Health fund rebates available. Located Highvale. Book online: www.svrm.com.au

POSITIONS VACANT

The Village Pump is owned and operated by Samford Progress (SDPPA) Serving the Samford and surrounding community since 1970. DID YOU KNOW...

MAGAZINE STANDS/MULTIPLE COPIES

Belle Property

Buzzstop Espresso Bar

Community Bank Samford (Bendigo)

Cafe Lagarto

Drakes Samford

Famous Samford Patisserie Fish Lips Samford Flight Centre

Little Tree Bake & Brewhouse

Long Yard Larder

Mooey’s Mt Nebo PO

Ray White

Samford Design & Print

Samford Variety Store

The Slab Hut

Spokes Cafe Tourist Centre

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

COMMUNITY CONTACTS

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.

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

BindersKeepers Inc Books, games, jigsaw puzzles, CD’s, DVD’s, social groups Contact Linda Murray 0408 062 393 or email info@ communitylibrarysamford.org

Book Club Contact Rose: 0414 973 010, E: rose.moss@bigpond.com

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. Hamish Burke 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

Messianic Ministry: Chris 0426 774 778. 1st & 3rd Sun/month 2-4pm. Hope Baptist Church: 0420 426 174

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

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.au

Gold’s Scrub Bushcare Group Last Wed of the month from 8am. Samsonvale. Contact Lesleyon 0401 552 386 Greens Meetings online 6.30pm, first Tues of each month. Facebook: pineriversgreens. E: pine.rivers@qld.greens.org.au

Green Thumb Farm Meet likeminded people,weekly community farm sessions. W/E Workshops – learn to grow, preserve & compost. E: admin@greenthumbfarm.org.au www. greenthumbfarm.org.au

Halls for Hire

Samford Community Hub (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 - Contact City of Moreton Bay. Cedar Ck Hall - cedarcreekhall4520@gmail.com Samford Bowls Club - info@samfordbowlsclub.com.au

Halls for Hire Continued

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

Liberal National Party LNP Carl Neilsen 0408 182 679

Lions Club 7.00pm on the first and third Thursday of the month. Contact David 3289 4378 samford@lionsq3.org.au

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

Meals on Wheels Delivery Mon - Fri. Ph: 0409 920 824. samford@ mowmbr.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

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

Mt Nebo Residents 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 6.45pm first Tuesday of month (except January). E: samford@npq.org.au

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

Moreton Bay Regional Poultry Club Meet 3rd Saturday of each month. See facebook page for details.

Pine Rivers Croquet Club Deakin Street, Brendale. Social sports club, play days: Tue- Sat. Lynda 0416 383 386 or pinerivers@ croquetqld.org

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

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 Rob Robinson 0488 770 419

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 Progress (SDPPA) Meetings 7pm, 3rd Wed of month @ SCHUB. Email: secretary@samfordprogess.org.au W: samfordprogress.org.au Facebook: SDPPA

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 the SCHUB. Contact secretary@samfordchamber.com

Samford & Districts Playgroup Facebook: playgroupsamford E: samfordcommunityplaygroup@gmail.com

Samford Show Society Committee meetings at Showgrounds2nd Wednesday each month. www.samfordshowsociety.com.au

Samford Area Men’s Shed Tuesdays 9am, Showgrounds Drive, Highvale.secretary@samfordshed.org.au

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

Samford Bowls Club Bowling Tues 9am & 1pm, Wed 9am, Sat 1pm. Venue hire/enquiries info@samfordbowls.com.au

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.square.site. 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) President - Matt Kilkelly - pres@samfordrangers.org.au, 0437 437 313. Stuart Carter, General Manager, gm@samfordrangers.org.au, 0401 718 875

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 General Enquires and Membership: 0470 214 916 or secretary@samford support network.org.au www. samfordsupportnetwork.org.au

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 Stingrays Swim Club Enquiries Liz Castle registrar@samfordswimclub.com.au 0413 387 120

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

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

Samford Valley Weather Station Visit www.samfordweather. com