PONANT ANTARCTICA EXPEDITION CRUISE

19 day fly, stay, tour & cruise onboard Ponant’s Le Boreal Ship. We set sail 1 - 19 January 2024.

Your 19 day fully escorted holiday package includes:

- Return economy class flights from Brisbane to Ushuaia with Qantas & LAN (upgrades available)

- 3 nights in Santiago & Buenos Aires + 1 night Santiago Airport

- 11 day Antarctica Cruise on board Ponant’s Le Boreal ship

- Superior Window Stateroom (upgrades available)

- Highly Qualified Expedition team for Zodiac Landings

- Complimentary boot rental + polar PONANT parka for you to keep

- Escorted by Hilary at Dream Maker.

Potential Olympians

The Queensland Government has initiated the “You 4 2032” program to identify athletes who may go on to represent Australia in the 2032 Olympic Games in Brisbane.

As a result of this planning, Archery Queensland has received funding to deliver a program to identify young archers who might fit that description. The South Queensland Archery Society was nominated to run a program of recruiting and training young male and female archers who wish to be considered.

Over recent weeks, groups of young archers have been attending training days at one of three participating archery Clubs –Samford Valley Target Archers, Mount Petrie Bowmen or Centenary Archers Club. Most of these young people have no previous experience of archery.

These archers have been guided by coaches qualified by Archery Australia to perform the initial training and assessments. Training has involved all aspects of the sport of archery including preparatory warm-ups, strengthening, mental approach and actual performance on the range.

As a completion of this stage of the “You 4 2032” program, 32 archers competed in a tournament at the Samford Valley Target Archers grounds. The tournament consisted of a ranking round, an individual match play round, and a team match play round.

Australian Olympic archer, Ryan Tyack, and Australian Paralympic Archer, Taymon Kenton-Smith were on hand to offer words of advice to the contestants. (pictured left) The young archers and their support people also listened to a motivational talk by Brooke Hanson, a dual medallist at the Athens Olympics in 2004.

Between 10 to 15 archers will go on to enrolment in Archery Australia’s High Performance groups as potential Olympians. This is not the end of the bow for the archers not selected to High Performance training either. They may join the various local clubs, if not already members, and continue their archery development to as high a level as their commitment will take them.

The dedication of Archery Australia’s coaches at all levels is a given, and the commitment of parents and students in this venture will also be important.

Evan Fisher

Samford Bowls Club

Making Friends

Our Friendship Day was a huge success with close on 50 bowlers attending. Some members brought along their adult grandchildren making it a family affair. Other members brought friends from other bowling clubs to experience playing at Samford. Samford Grove residents were well represented by Marilyn, Mike and Julie. Ken, an 83 year old came along to experience what this game was all about. We would like to thank Samford Grove for their ongoing sponsorship of these events. Everyone enjoyed the day bowling, the morning tea and lucky draw prizes.

Village Barefoot Bowls . With only 3 more nights to go, the Samford Bowls Barefoot season is coming to a close. Leading from the front is the Bushranger team, closely followed by the Book Club and the team To Be Confirmed is closing in fast. With 20 teams playing for the Bob Millar Shield, it looks like a very tight race with a few teams that could win.

This season ends on 30th March and a new season will commence on Thursday 5th October until the end of November. We have room on our carpeted greens for more teams if you want to join us for a very fun filled and inexpensive night. We have a few ladies playing, so don’t feel you will be on your own amongst a lot of men if you wish to join us. Contact Allan for more information. 0429 919 486.

2023 Moreton Bay Challenge played at Bramble Bay Bowls Club on 5th March. This is a district competition played with teams from the Brisbane District Bowls Association and Moreton Bay District. Moreton Bay District took home the Trophy this year but the new Novice team from Brisbane District in their revamped red uniforms won the Novice Shield by 2 shots. Samford Bowls Club member Andrea Rhind was part of this team. Congratulations ladies.

Alex Gow competition. Samford Owls team is in 4th position (section 2). This week they will be playing the West Toowong Wicks at West Toowong. There is only 6 points between first and fourth place.

Tyrepower Everton Hills Cup. Samford are leading in Pool B with 20 points. Kallangur Red next on 14.

Ladies Autumn Pennants. The Samford ladies are 2nd on the results ladder in section one. They play Chermside Gold next at Windsor Bowls Club.

Upcoming events:

The Ladies Perpetual Trophy is on 27th March at Samford.

Bowls Clinic conducted by Bowls Queensland, Sunday 23rd April at Samford.

U3A Morning Open Day on 23rd May. Come on down to our club and find out what U3A is all about. Watch a game of bowls or find something else that you may be interested in. Free admission.

Contact the Bowls Club: info@ samfordbowls.com.au. Our Facebook page is full of photos and information of events at our club.

Janice Ridley

Branching Out From Martial Arts

Adrian Pang is a Samsonvale local and owner of Stafford-based mixed martial arts gym, Integrated MMA. Apart from training people in self-defence, he has also trained a tree to grow into something of a neighbourhood icon.

The Moreton Bay fig first sprouted between building cracks 10 years ago. What was initially seen as a nuisance was then allowed to flourish under Adrian’s hand.

“At first, I used to cut it right back to the stump, yet it would keep growing,” Adrian said.

“After a while I asked my neighbours if they would like it poisoned in case it was intruding into their plumbing or pipe work. They said, they were not worried about it, so I asked if I could start fixing it to their building wall which runs right on the boundary with mine. They said, ‘go ahead’ and the rest is history.”

Bit by bit, Adrian patiently guided the tree’s new growth before and after his training sessions.

“I prune it right back regularly and train its branches to grow along the building wall by using pipe clamps etc. It has now grown into a real spectacle and looks amazing at night as I have solar powered lights all through it,” he said.

Adrian has been competing professionally in MMA since 2001 fighting all over the world. A five-time MMA Champion, he has held Australian, Australasian, Asia Pacific and World titles throughout his career.

“My gym, Integrated MMA, started as a few of us getting together to train for the sport we love and just like the tree it has grown into a successful entity. It is now a full-time business and has been operating since 2003,” Adrian said.

With a number of locals signed up to Adrian’s gym, he ensures that all levels are catered for, from beginners and kids to professional athletes. Classes are held in a safe and friendly environment.

“I have helped many people in and out of the gym through martial arts and the enjoyment I get seeing other people achieve their goals in and out of the gym inspires me every day. I am incredibly grateful to do what I love every day,” Adrian said.

“If you ever have the chance to visit the laneway to my gym you will see scenic street art on the buildings and it is a nice space to be whether you are Yin or Yang. There is a saying that goes; ‘it is better to be a warrior in a garden than a gardener in a war’, and that resonates with me a lot.”

Tanya Hall

Division 11 Council Report

Do you want to have your say?

There are two very important items that are currently open and waiting for you to provide your feedback. As part of the ‘Moreton Says’ series of surveys, where Council asks your views on a variety of topics, the latest survey concentrates on economic growth in the region. Submissions are also being asked in Council’s ‘your say’ platform on the proposed Animal Management Local Law.

The Moreton Says survey focuses on building a strong economy in Moreton Bay, everything from jobs, better access to essential goods and services and more things to do in your local community. Residents are being asked to provide feedback on three topics: growing the Moreton Bay region’s economy; local job creation; and night life in your area. The survey is open until 5pm Wednesday 29 March and you can access it via https://yoursay.moretonbay.qld.gov. au/moreton-says, pick up a copy at Council Libraries, Customer Service Centres, or you can call 1300 477 161.

For everyone who enjoys calling Moreton Bay home, the Local Laws are what we live by, and one of the topics that I receive a lot of complaints about is animals. With the diversity of Division 11, it is not just dogs and cats I get calls about, it can be cattle, roosters, ducks, horses and even peacocks. The proposed Animal Management Local Law provides a regulatory framework for keeping animals, the types and numbers allowed, their registration, control of animals, dog off leash areas, animals in public spaces and information around the impounding of animals. There has been a lot of work carried out to produce this proposed local law and I encourage everyone to take some time to read it and make a submission - whether that submission is in favour or not, it is important you have your say. Submissions can be lodged online, via email, by post or in person at one of Council’s customer service centres. To view this proposed local law and to see how to ensure your submission is properly made, go to www.yoursay.moretonbay.qld.gov.au and help shape the future of our region by having your say.

Cr Darren Grimwade

Native Plants Market Almost Here!

With just 2 weeks to go until our Autumn Plants Market at the Samford Showgrounds, the excitement is building. Growers from all over South-East Queensland are busily labelling their plants and putting the bar codes on pots. From 9am on Saturday 1 April (no joke), there will be a huge range of native plants available in the Showgrounds barn at reasonable prices and expert advice on hand for all your native plant needs.

Many of the species are not commonly available at mainstream commercial nurseries and some are rare in cultivation. There will be bush food plants, butterfly host plants, cottage garden flowers, birdattracting plants and many more (see list at npq.org.au).

Come along and support your local Samford Branch (Grower number 10),

Welcome Dr Lindsey Jones

Formally Dr Watsons

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

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

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

Contact Us: 07 3289 2366

Shop 6-7/19 Main St, Samford Village

(Near Rusty Bucket Florist & Fish Lips) www.doctorsatsamfordvalley.com.au who will be able to help you select the right plants for your garden, whether you are revegetating an acreage property or have a smaller block in the village or the suburbs. We even have species suitable for indoors, or on your patio or verandah. We recommend getting there early for the best selection.

Refreshments and lunch will be provided by the wonderful volunteers of the Samford Community Library, so this is a valuable fundraiser for them too.

We look forward to huge support from the Samford community.

Peter Storer

PILATES LIFESTYLE AND WELLBEING March Matness

Every year in March, Full Studio Pilates instructors worldwide celebrate the wonders of Mat work, coining the phrase “March Matness”.

Pilates Lifestyle and Wellbeing is joining in this celebration of March Matness on our social pages. Have a look to see how our studio utilises Mat work for those with limited mobility, needing rehabilitation and those athletic bodies who love a challenge and lots of complex movement. We hope you will enjoy the huge variation and adaptability of Pilates Mat work.

Over my many years of instructing Pilates Mat exercises and seeing how, with careful application and increased challenge, over time the deep stabilising muscles are stimulated, improving and maintaining posture and general wellbeing. Ultimately this growth in strength compliments and allows a greater repertoire of exercises to be executed on Reformers or other Pilates large equipment. The large equipment is designed to stimulate the global muscles once the stabilising muscles are stimulated.

From 18th April to 25th June 2023, we will be offering a special Beginners package as a 10 week course. One Mat class and one Reformer class each week offering 20 classes for the cost of 16 classes. There is a large range of days and times for these Beginners classes to choose from. For more details, please visit www.pilateslifestyle. com.au or contact us on 0432 269 472, or Facebook and Instagram.

Dorothy

Ivory Curl

When driving through Brisbane suburbs in late summer and autumn, it is impossible to miss the magnificent displays of Ivory Curl (Buckinghamia celsissima) trees along streets and in gardens. Long, pendant spikes up to 27cm long of cream, spidery flowers are produced on the ends of branches.

Individual flowers, densely clustered along the axis, are sweet smelling and full of nectar which attracts birds, bees, butterflies and other insects which in turn attract insect-eating birds. The ovary of each flower develops into a fruit which, when mature, slits open along one side to release up to six small brown seeds. Both the flowers and the fruit are similar to those of the Grevillea, to which this tree is related. Even when not in flower, this is an attractive plant.

The young leaves, which have a bronze tinge and are deeply lobed, mature into an elliptical shape about 20 cm long that is dark green above and lighter below. It has an attractive, dense, umbrella shape that requires little pruning unless height restriction is required.

The Ivory Curl is indigenous to rainforests of north-eastern Queensland. In its natural habitat, the tree can grow to 30m in order to emerge through the canopy to reach the light needed for flowering. In cultivation, however, the height seems to be determined by climate, reaching about 8m in warmer regions, but decreasing with a drop in temperature so that in Melbourne, it is more

OUT & ABOUT

like a shrub.

Although Ivory Curl tolerates a wide range of soils, it grows best in areas with good drainage that have been supplemented with high levels of compost. It benefits from maintaining moisture levels until established, after which it is dry tolerant.

Ivory Curl will grow in full sun or partial shade but the flowering is limited by high levels of shade. Plants usually flower after 3 years. This species is, however, frost tender when young. Ivory Curl makes a stunning feature plant, can be mass planted as a screen or wind break or as a backdrop to mixed shrub garden beds. It has been used successfully in erosion control and is playground friendly.

Find out more at Paten Park Native Nursery. www.ppnn.org.au.

As we reported recently, the latest Census showed 140 people aged 85 years and over living in the Samford area.* We thought it would be interesting to share their stories. Get in touch if you or someone you know fits in this awesome age group.

Samford’s urbanisation is relatively recent with a number of older residents remembering rolling hills of dairy farms. Olive Gilbey (nee Rogers) grew up on one such farm in Samford Valley along Mt O’Reilly Rd and Greggs Rd. While many letterboxes line these streets now, they once boasted a 300-acre dairy farm leading over House Mountain. The farm was home to roughly 50 dairy cows which the kids helped milk as soon as they were old enough for school.

“At school, they were all starting to get milking machines. I’d say, ‘Yeah we’ve got milking machines- MDK.’ And they’d say,

‘Haven’t heard of that brand?’ It was, ‘Mum, Dad and the Kids,’” Olive remembers.

Olive was one of eight surviving children lending a hand on the farm, alongside Elsie, Billy, Elfreda, Arnold, Hazel, Peter and Annette. Sleeping arrangements were cosy in their three bedroom house.

“In the mornings, dad would get up with one of the older kids and round the cows up. Mum would make cups of tea or hot cocoa and we’d all go down to help do the milking. So we all had a cup of tea and something to eat down the dairy and it was a nice start to the day.”

It would take two hours to hand milk all of the cows and clean up afterwards. Olive’s dad was in charge of feeding while her mum would quickly work down one row of cows. The kids sat on stools or logs to work along an opposite row.

“By the time dad finished feeding them all, we’d be finished milking them all!” Olive said.

The cold weather was no impediment to this daily routine.

“We didn’t even worry about winter. You just rugged up; sometimes you’d go to bed at night with our clothes on ready to get up next morning because it was too cold to get dressed. Milking the cow, you’d put your nose against it and that was nice and warm.”

In the early days the family would separate the milk and cream which would go on a train to the Kingston butter factory.

“It was a lot of work to separate the milk and we always had pigs and chooks for the sour milk,” Olive said.

This would become a practice of the past when just a few years later, the farm’s milk would only need to be strained and put into cans ready for collection. Without refrigeration widely available, this process would happen twice a day, just before the milk truck was due.

Anyone on the other side of the process wanting to buy milk would similarly wait for the milkman who would tip out a small amount into each person’s billy cans.

Olive and her siblings attended Samford State School, riding horses to and from their classrooms. They made use of an old crossing across the road from today’s Gleam O’Dawn store, with up to five kids on the one horse.

“One day on that crossing a bee stung the horse, so we all fell off. Falling off was nothing, that’s all part of riding,” Olive said.

While today’s life is very different to the era Olive describes, the after school grocery run is one errand enduring the test of time.

“We used to pick up bread after school. We’d ride down with a chaff bag over the horse, so it was saddled both sides with a split in the middle. We’d put three loaves on this side and three on the other. The baker was so good, the boys would come out and help us get it on the horse. Then we’d call in and pick up some meat at the butcher.”

In her 92 years, Olive has seen significant local development including the Samford Grove Retirement Village where she currently resides. It is fittingly built on the site of an old dairy farm.

Tanya Hall *abs.gov.au/census/find-census-data/ quickstats/2021/POA4520

Fine food Fundraiser

For the second year, Samford RDA is partnering with Brendale business, 88 DUCKS for a Fine Food Fundraiser. 88 DUCKS is a creative gifts and food boutique that sources its products from Australian family-owned companies, including artists and farmers.

Samples of their wide selection of Queensland-made jams, pickles and chutneys available for order will be on display at the Samford RDA centre at the Showgrounds on Saturday March 18. Proceeds from sales will go towards supporting the RDA program.

Samford RDA is a non-profit organisation working to improve the health and lives of adults and children with disabilities. Sponsorships, donations and fundraisers such as this are the centre’s main sources of income, in addition to government grants and loans. Orders close on March 30 and will be available for collection from Samford RDA from Tuesday April 18. For more information, contact 88 DUCKS at 0424 585 747.

Fridays At The Schub

St Patrick’s Day, first celebrated in Australia in 1795, has remained a day of fun and frolic for those of Irish descent and those who love the eccentric Irishness of the day.

At the SCHUB on St Paddy’s Day, we’ll have a bit of Irish fun, though I can’t promise a green cake. Come and join our Cuppa and Chat with a bit of Irish fun from 2.30pm.

have lived through the depression of the thirties, the Second World War, The Cold War, and the impact of the Vietnam War. They have brought up children in the fabulous fifties and the counterculture of the sixties, they witnessed the incursion of television, computers and social media, the acceptance of First Nations’ people as citizens, and the abolishment of “the White Australia” policy. Change has been the cog of their lives. What values did they cling to? What messages have they got for their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren?

Jenni’s Good Stuff Ideas Forum follows on 31st March with a discussion of the many connotations of “Honour”.

William Shakespeare said in “Troilus and Cressida”: Life every man holds dear; but the dear man holds honour far more precious dear than life.

Join our little group if you find something that grabs you. Come once or every week. We love welcoming all folk. Life is about making connections.

On 24th March, two nonagenarians, one a long term Samfordite, join us for an informal chat over our usual cuppa and cake, giving us a chance to ask about life past, the good and the bad of it. These wonderful people

Julie Martin

YOUNG STARS TO GO 7/11

School is well and truly back and it’s an opportunity to contemplate how our youngsters can be climate smart ‘Young Stars’. Teachers in the Valley are already contemplating garden projects and the Samford Edible Garden Trail is on the way in May. Yet being a climate smart Young Star is not all about gardening.

The Green Kids Badge checklist that is seeable at www.greenstreet.net.au/badges gives some good starter guidance for our Young Stars who can get themselves an online Green Street Badge if they do 7 or more of these 11:

• Switch off game machines, computers and other electrical appliances at the wall when not in use.

• Turn off lights when not in use.

• Shower for four minutes or less.

• Recycle everything possible.

• Walk or cycle to school and friends places when it is safe to do so.

• Help grow vegetables and fruit at home or at school or in a community garden.

• Turn off taps when brushing teeth.

• Turn off the taps when washing hair.

• Eat healthy foods the great majority of the time.

• Wear sustainably produced clothing.

• Minimise the purchase of toys and other ‘stuff’.

Sure there’s a few habit changes that may be needed by some of us, but could be fun to have a go at getting 7 out of 11.

If you think of another item to go on the list, just send to info@greenstreet.net.au or call 0407 190 162.

Howard Nielsen

As the Library continues to gather all the main collection of books into one place, much is also happening on other fronts.

The Samford Valley Community Church Car Boot Sale is on Saturday 18th March from 7:00am to noon. The Library trailer and tables will have a major presence once again with lots and lots of used books both old and more recent, suited to all ages. Lots of children’s toys and games will be available, along with a large variety of jigsaw puzzles for all ages (all puzzles have been checked to be 100% complete). Some very good quality bric a bric will also be on display.

Check out a variety of art and drawing books and educational books in readiness for school holiday activities.

Speaking of trailers, once again much appreciation and thanks go to the Gambling Community Benefit fund for approving the Library application to fit a canopy to the trailer. Volunteers and visitors will soon have much more shade, as will the books, which have been subjected to full sun on sale days. Complete with the generator donated by the SDPPA, the trailer is about to become a very special unit!

In other news, the Library website is currently in the process of being re-vamped with two new volunteers working on this project under guidance from the committee.

As an end result is humanising the website, the aim is for visitors to feel the community presence.

After our catering gig at the Native Plants Qld Annual Sale at the Samford Showgrounds on Saturday 1st April, the Library volunteers will take a short and well earned breather.

Evening events are also planned in the near future.

Check out the article on page 8 about long term volunteer Ray Vuillermin, who is in charge of the Library Military/Transport section with a focus on Aviation History.

Samford Golden Valley Pony Club

The cross county course building is well underway and will hopefully be finished soon at the SGVPC. The grant received last year from Nikki Boyd MP for the cross country course and moveable jumps, has allowed the club to purchase and move forward with renovating and updating the cross country jump section of the club grounds. After the floods in 2022, many jumps were damaged and ruined. This new area will enable riders to train their horses, along with the club being able to hold some more cross country and derby events.

Claire has been out competing. At the Mt Delaneys recent sporting gymkhana, she came home with lots of ribbons and a trophy on her pony Tansy. Fabulous work. March Musters - 12th and 26th. All welcome.

Vera Women’s Wellness is a Samford-based wholistic Women's Health Clinic that envisions a world where every woman can achieve her best health and aims to heal, to restore and to empower women.

At Vera we value every woman’s uniqueness. We give you the time and space to tell your story. We respect your health decisions and commit to providing you with the clinical insight, information, education, and options to enable good decision-making.

Vera has a therapeutic community focused on integrated, wholistic wellness and multiple treatment modalities including:

Gynaecology

Fertility

Dermatology

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