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25. & 14dn. meet jake & elwood, owners of grace BROS & BLUEScope’s new company (5,4)

28 sounds like Water Deliveries inc & ORChy are expecting a bit of difficulty combining (5)

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29. TelSTRA & JETstar’s merger slogan is rumoured to be “comm fly with us!” (7)

30. youFOODz & SUMmer snax are expanding into cantonese brunches but the critics take a dim view (7)

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1. bras n THINGS & NUdie juice thought the first part of their name would be pronounced ‘new’, but nuh (8)

2. consultancy firms SUCcess-in-business & Ultra-esteem want to produce motivational videos (4)

3. CAPTAIN snooze & IInet will co-manage an offshore pirated operation (9)

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6 & 20ac. microsoft WINDOWS & the OPEN learning institute is a venture worth looking into (4,7)

8 Queensland University of Technology & JUSt juice should rethink their recruitment company name! (6)

12. HORLICKS & comALCO are considering forming a bottle shop franchise (12)

14 see 25ac

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16 see 24dn

17 payLESS shoes & the HOPE group are still finding their feet (8)

5 & 4dn. DRy creek OPerationS & LOGan council’s tree lopping business (3,5)

7. SHINE lawyers & SUNcorp’s joint idea has a bright side (8)

19. the loLLIES galore & BUnnings warehouse merger has an aggressive business model (7)

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5 & 4dn. DRy creek OPerationS & LOGan council’s tree lopping business (3,5)

7. SHINE lawyers & SUNcorp’s joint idea has a bright side (8)

9 uBER & GOOgle apparently picked their own merger name (6)

10. unfortunately, the printers mixed up Huggies & UGg boots new name by mistake ! (3)

11 eureKA furniture & CLArk rubber expect share prices in their business to go up (5)

13 eat ST & LOrna jane seem to be tempting fate with this one (4)

15. fantASTIC furniture & QANTas are investing in outdoor wing settings (9)

18 if NONOs restaurant is acquired by yoko ONO, people will cry the name out loud (7)

20. see 6dn

22. MA’s kitchen & the BUMp shop; obviously marketing didn’t think this one through (5)

23 BETTa electrical & ALFA romeo are currently seeking letters of recommendation (8)

25 & 14dn. meet jake & elwood, owners of grace BROS & BLUEScope’s new company (5,4)

28 sounds like Water Deliveries inc & ORChy are expecting a bit of difficulty combining (5)

29 TelSTRA & JETstar’s merger slogan is rumoured to be “comm fly with us!” (7)

30. youFOODz & SUMmer snax are expanding into cantonese brunches but the critics take a dim view (7)

9 uBER & GOOgle apparently picked their own merger name (6)

10 unfortunately, the printers mixed up Huggies & UGg boots new name by mistake ! (3)

21. freeDOM furniture & STARbucks; specialising in coffee tables for the rich & famous (7)

24 & 16dn TIger AIRWAYS & RED energy; looking to jointly form an asthma research foundation (5,7)

11. eureKA furniture & CLArk rubber expect share prices in their business to go up (5)

13 eat ST & LOrna jane seem to be tempting fate with this one (4)

26. delivereaSY & EXpress parcels want to start a budget company but have made an expensive mistake (4)

15 fantASTIC furniture & QANTas are investing in outdoor wing settings (9)

18. if NONOs restaurant is acquired by yoko ONO, people will cry the name out loud (7)

27 After Hours ltd & Open Office corp will keep an eye on things with their workplace cctv company (2-2)

20 see 6dn

22 MA’s kitchen & the BUMp shop; obviously marketing didn’t think this one through (5)

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23. BETTa electrical & ALFA romeo are currently seeking letters of recommendation (8)

25 & 14dn. meet jake & elwood, owners of grace BROS & BLUEScope’s new company (5,4)

28. sounds like Water Deliveries inc & ORChy are expecting a bit of difficulty combining (5)

29 TelSTRA & JETstar’s merger slogan is rumoured to be “comm fly with us!” (7)

30 youFOODz & SUMmer snax are expanding into cantonese brunches but the critics take a dim view (7)

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1. bras n THINGS & NUdie juice thought the first part of their name would be pronounced ‘new’, but nuh (8)

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ORDERS for point of lay pullets. Gleam O Dawn 3289 1699.

BULK CANE BALES Gleam O Dawn 3289 1699. 45kg GAS BOTTLES exch. Gleam O Dawn 3289 1699.

GLEAM O DAWN stocks NutriRice range. 3289 1699.

CONTACT GLEAM O DAWN for all your fertilizing, gardening & micro irrigation requirements. Ph 3289 1699.

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

Animals

FARRIER Good rates. 0417 738 722

PETA’S PET MINDING Ph: 0418 118 708. SAMFORD PET RESORT AND DOGGY DAY CARE Ph 3289 1600 www.samfordpetresort.com.au

DRIVER TRAINING: Automatic/manual, accredited female trainer, own car only. $40 p/hr M: 0434 544 215. FRENCH with a native speaker with over 20 years’ experience. High school & uni students + advanced learners. Ph Rose: 3289 4505/0408 249 013.

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

ACREAGE and domestic mowing, whipper-snipping, gardening and pressure cleaning. Cheap fixed rates, honest and reliable. Ring Liam 0472 626 206 CELEBRANT with depth and warmth. Contact Margit on 0410 030 870 or margitradcliffe@gmail.com

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

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

L&S DOYLE ELECTRICAL Competitive rates, free quotes. Liam Doyle 0404 494 184. Lic No 73073 LOCAL CLEANING LADY $30/hr. 0488 483 231.

MORTGAGE BROKER Sarah Doyle Mortgage Choice 0401 435 775.

RESIDENTIAL HOME CLEANER AVAILABLE. Closeburn & Cedar Creek only. Collect & return wash & fold service. Call Catherine for quote. 0491 364 726. RIDER MOWER and small engine repairs & servicing, general welding & fabrication work. Low rates no frills. Call Aaron: 0417 716 662 8am-4pm Mon-Fri. Pick up service avail.

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

SOLAR PV & BATTERY SOLUTIONS – are your energy bills getting out of hand? Power prices are about to surge. Take advantage of the generous Govt rebates and 100% financing on very low interest rates. Speak to a local consultant about solar solutions using top quality componentry without the BS. Triple accreditation with Clean Energy Council. Ph John on 0447 818 384, Solar Safari Pty Ltd TLC CLEANERS – Reliable, local service over 20yrs. Many references avail. 0414 328 945

WALK AND TALK THERAPY. $35 for 1 Hour with Counselling Student currently studying Diploma in Counselling. Message Catherine 0491 364 726 WELDING: Minor welding work. 0407 255 549 YOUR HOME CLEANED & SANITISED by KellieLee. Wkly/ftnly/3wkly/mthly. Spring cleans,one off cleans. Blinds, windows & home ironing. Productive quality job assured. Professional pride & joy in work. Reliable & trusted service for over 12 yrs. Call: 0412 822 115.

DEATH WALKER/DOULA Support & care for the dying and their families. Contact Robyn on 0412083641 or robyn@eyesofheart.com.au

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

YOGA AT ZEN SPACE is for every-body! With nearly 15 classes a week we are your one stop shop for yoga & meditation offering courses and classes for beginners, over 60’s and established students. Plus regular workshops, weekly HeartSong Community Choir and live music events! Space for hire for your events too! www.zenspace. com.au or 0421 058 250 for more info.

SAMFORD WOMEN’S MASSAGE: Remedial & Relaxation Massage Therapy. M: 0401 844 554 www. samfordwomensmassage.com.

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

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

Positions Vacant

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

WANTED: Truck Driver. Min HR Licence. Ph: 3298 5436 editor@villagepump.org.au

Aged Care Advice and Advocacy. FREE Service. Samford Community Hub by appointment. Jay Richters 0420 278 240

Aikido Samford Club Beginners welcome. Darren 0402 901 933.

Facebook: Aikido Samford

Alcoholics Anonymous Helpline 3255 9162 Samford Community Hub every Tues: 7pm. Farmers Hall every Thurs: 10am. No need to book just turn up. These are both child friendly meetings.

ALP Australian Labor Party Monthly meetings in Samford.

Kerry O’Connor 0417 634 755

Archery- Target Archers Beginner courses and new membership enquiries email: samfordvalleytargetarchers@gmail.com

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

Army Cadets: Samford 107 ACU parades from 6pm to 8:30pm every Monday, excluding holidays at Samford Community Hub. E: 107ACU@ armycadets.gov.au for further information.

Avenue of Honour For all information on this project or to order a memorial plaque contact samfordaoh@gmail.com or leave a message at the RSL on 3289 6928

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

Bowls Club Wednesday is Ladies Bowls at 9.00am (Men welcome) Saturday is mixed bowls at 1pm. For Sunday bowls & financial days contact Club. Ph: 3289 1204

Bunya Residents Association SES Building, James Drysdale Sport Reserve 7.30pm last Wed of month, Jan, Mar, May, July, Sept, Nov. email: president@bunyaresidents.asn.au. www.bunyaresidents.asn.au

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

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

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

Churches/Religions

Sacred Heart Catholic Church: Enquiries 3355 2667

Samford Valley Community Church. 3289 2832

Samford Baptist Church: Pastor Samuel Thompson 0409 797 931

St Pauls Anglican Church: Rev Robert Paget 3289 1715

Brisbane Christian Fellowship: Alan Elliott 3289 2888

Mitchelton Presbyterian Church: Rev. Phil Campbell 3355 3843

Baha’i Faith Azita 0405194623

Church of United Spiritualism: Rev Lee Ovenstone 0404 059 916

Alive Church: Ps Duane Van Vuuren 0488 495 049

Mychurch Everton Park Ph: 3355 7444

Nexus Church Samford: www.nexuschurch.com.au

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

Creative Samford Inc A community group whose aim is to foster and increase the visibility of all arts in Samford & surrounds. Contact: admin@creativesamford.com

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

Cycling Samford Velos. Every Saturday from Samford Patisserie. Contact Daryl Van Cooten 3289 8319 (h) 3480 6602

Eco Corridor Samford (SDPPA) Monthly bushcare 2-4pm 2nd Sunday except Dec/Jan. Meet in Samford parklands carpark by netball courts. samfordecocorridor@gmail.com

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

Halls for Hire SCHUB manager@schub.org.au

Farmers Hall, 0422 054 378.

CWA Hall. Lilah 0421 709 723

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

Samford Bowls Club - info@samfordbowlsclub.com.au

Samford Community Centre, School Rd - 0408 665 434 Mt Nebo Hall - mtnebohall@mtnebo.org.au

Samford Scout Hall & Shelter - David Reed 3040 6400

Anglican Church Hall 3289 1715

Zen Space Samford - 0421 058 250

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

Liberal National Party LNP Darcy Creighton 0403 435 606

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

Meals on Wheels Delivery Mon - Fri. Ph: 0409 920 824. samford@ mowpr.org New volunteers always welcome.

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

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

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

Nebo Resident’s Assoc. Mt Nebo Hall at 7.30pm on the first Wednesday of the month. mtnebohall@mtnebo.org.au www.mtnebo. org.au

Native Plants Qld (formerly SGAP) CWA Hall 7.15pm first Tuesday of month (except January). Enq sgapsamford@outlook.com or 3289 7858

Netball Club Meetings are the 1st Monday of each month at the Parklands Clubhouse, 7pm. Contact Sonya Grieve 0428 648 154. www. samfordnetball.org.au

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

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

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

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

Pony Club Committee meetings at Richards Rd, 7.30pm first Monday of the month. Pony Club Muster at Richards Rd on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of the month at 8.30am. www.samfordgvponyclub.org.au

Reko Samford & Dayboro: Order ea week online for contactless pickup ea Saturday. Facebook: Reko Samford/Reko Dayboro for details.

Rotary Club of Samford Valley 6.45pm second and fourth Tuesday. Contact President Amanda: 0417 612 400 RSL Sub-Branch Memorial Park corner Main and Progress. Pension and welfare on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Meetings as arranged, phone 3289 6928 for details or email samford@rslqld.org

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

Samford Stags Rugby League Club Committee meetings at 6.30pm at the Clubhouse on the third Wednesday of the month. Contact Mick Hughes 3289 1027

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

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

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

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

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

Samford Commons admin@samfordcommons.org.au. Leah Hudson M: 0432 682 024. Community Conversation @ Little Tree Bake & Brew House. 2:30pm – 4:30pm – 1st Sunday of each month.

Samford Community Folk Dance. All welcome at 7:30pm on 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month in the Farmers Hall. Contact Heather 3289 4708 www.colonialdance.com.au

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

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

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

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

Samford Local Growers 3rd Sunday of each month, 9am to 11am. Contact Jason 0407 740 856 or go to http://groups.google.com.au/ group/samford-local-food-group

Samford Museum Station St, open every Wednesday & Sunday 10am - 4pm. info@samfordmuseum.com.au. Ph: 3289 2743

Samford Patchworkers Meet CWA Hall every Wed morning 9am except 3rd Wed. Ph: Rae 0407 693 818. ‘Nighties’ meet at Samford Community Hub 2nd & 4th Wed. 6.30pm to 9pm. Ph: Victoria 0438 757 185

Samford Pool - Redfin Aquatics www.redfinaquatics.com.

M: 0448 726 343

Samford Rangers Football Club (Soccer) PresidentGraham Young, pres@samfordrangers.org.au, 0400 487 809. Secretary - Mathew Kilkelly, secy@samfordrangers.org.au, 0437 437 313

Samford Riding for the Disabled Samford Showgrounds Call 0458 246 883. www.samfordrda.com.au

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

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

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

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

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

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

Samford Valley Weather Station Visit www.samfordweather. com