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Almost 12 months ago, Community Bank Samford merged its Brendale and Samford branches and undertook a major refurbishment of the Samford site. Since then, the idea of a community mural to enhance the side of the building facing Station Street had been planned. On Friday 2 June after many, many months of collaboration, the bank’s gift to the community was unveiled.

“When the concept of a community mural was discussed, we knew we wanted it to be created by local artists, to depict the past, present and include our indigenous connections, as well as all the things that are unique to Samford – our flora, fauna, buildings and lifestyle,” said Senior Branch Manager Mandy Bell.

It was a big ask for a big space and so Mandy and the Pine Rivers Community Finance Board approached Creative Samford to discuss the potential of bringing the concept to fruition.

Creative Samford’s then President, Marie-Ann Coyle was excited by the idea, seeking interest from their members to paint the five panels. The creative process began, designs for the five panels were finalised and the artists collaborated throughout to ensure the panels flowed and connected.

“On behalf of the PRCF Board and Community Bank Samford team, we are thrilled to finally unveil this mural – our gift to the Samford community,” said Pine Rivers Community Finance Board Chair Malcolm Frizzell. “We wanted to give something back to this community that had not only come together to start this community bank, but has supported it’s development by banking with us, since we began in 2002.”

Bendigo’s Community Bank model was developed 25 years ago and there are now more than 300 Community Banks throughout Australia. These local banks deliver the full range of traditional banking services, but unlike traditional banks, up to 80 per cent of all profits are returned to shareholders and granted to local communities. Last financial year, across the 49 community banks in Queensland, $7 million was distributed to local community groups and clubs.

So far, Community Bank Samford’s grants program has distributed almost $1 million dollars. As part of its 21st birthday celebrations, the Board will announce a very special grant round later in the year, which they hope will make a huge difference to local community projects, and in turn, many people in this region.

Next time you’re walking in the village or enjoying a coffee and a bite to eat at The Long Yard Larder, who by the way did an awesome job of canapes and drinks at the launch event, check out the mural and drop into the branch while you’re there. The team would love to help you with your banking needs and when they do, you’ll be helping the local community too.

Sdppa Annual Membership Fees Now Due

Your $10 annual fee can be made through our bank account.

BSB: 633 000

ACC: 163 272 503

Or drop into Community Bank Samford, Bendigo Bank, in Main Street and direct deposit into the account. Please use your first and last name as reference.

Volunteer Call Out

We we will be at the Samford Show this year - 15/16 July - and would appreciate the support of members to man the stand for a few hours.

All sub-committes and projects are requested to provide at least one volunteer to assist. More information and to register interest, please email secretary@ samfordprogress.org.au.

A very busy fortnight on the Brisbane Airspace front.

As SAAAG and the BFPCA prepare to ramp up for their first protest, we have been letterbox dropping to local residences aligned with flightpaths. Unfortunately, we did not get to everyone before we ran out of pamphlets. I was more than impressed with the overall support from friendly residents asking what we were up to and the inquisitive questions they were asking. A lot were happy just to know we were out there working on their behalf and were keen to join our groups.

Special thanks go to our residents Kate, Don, Simon, Sandi, Anne, Craig and Greg who volunteered their precious time and energy to deliver pamphlets. You are all amazing!

In the lead up to the protest, the BFPCA has received an influx of members and RSVP’s. It’s not too late to get involved.

Saturday 10th June – 9am. Brisbane Airport Corporation, 11 The Circuit, Brisbane Airport. (Near DFO)

I would also like to take this opportunity to remind the community to be courteous to each other online or when sending messages and emails. Flight path issues are often raised on our local Samford Valley Noticeboard Facebook page. Whether you are affected or not, please remember to offer a little empathy to those that are. Often our resident’s mental health is suffering,

Next Sdppa Meeting

Wednesday 21st June 2023 especially now that the Emirates 3.10am departure has commenced over the area.

Samford Community Hub (SCHUB).

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

The Federal Government’s Brisbane Airport Community Airspace Advisory Board (AAB) met for the first time on 18th May. Other Community Representative Board members are, Mr Muller from Redlands, Ms Steward from Morningside, Mr David Diamond from Bulimba and Ms Bell from Clayfield. The Chair is Mr Ron Brent, Australia’s first Aviation Noise Ombudsman. Industry Representatives were Mr Curran, Chief Customer Experience and Strategy Officer Airservices Australia, Mr McCutcheon from Qantas, Mr Boyd from Brisbane Airport Corporation and Mr Healy from Virgin Australia. Also present were Ms Werner, First Assistant Secretary, Domestic Aviation and Reform, Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, and the Arts, representatives from Minister Catherine King’s Infrastructure Department.

After the formalities were complete, Mr Curran provided an update on the Noise Action Plan for Brisbane, community engagement and interaction with the AAB. Each Community Representative also had the opportunity to raise awareness of the issues in their community.

SAAAG’s next meeting has had a change of date to 8th June, 7pm at the Samford Community Hub.

If you would like to discuss any issue regarding the greater Brisbane Airspace or have any questions, please email us at contactSAAAG@gmail.com.

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Samford Area Aircraft Action Group SAAAG is a subcommittee of the SDPPA

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Barbara Harding was Reverend of the Spiritualist Church at Samford in the CWA Hall for 9 years. She passed away on 31st May and will be sadly missed by her colleagues and friends.