The Village Pump 18/08/23 edition

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How have two humble, blind Samfordites changed the worlds of about 275,000 people across 75 countries in 62 different languages (and their impact is still growing)?

Michael Curran and James Teh have developed an open-source, free, screen reading software - NVDA (Non Visual Desktop Access) - which allows blind and visually-impaired people to understand what is on a computer screen through synthesized speech and braille output. No longer do the blind have to fork out an extra $3000 on top of the cost of a computer, for a commercially produced program, designed by the visioned, which does not respond to many of their needs.

Mick and Jamie met at a music camp for blind children when they were just 10 years old. Not only did they both have a love of music, but also shared a love of and a curiosity about computers and technology, which have played a significant part in their friendship over the last several decades.

There are many clever navigation tricks in NVDA which makes a blind person’s computer interactions easier. With determination and lots of trial and error, Mick began to reinvent screen reader technology specifically for the blind. Jamie was sceptical at first, but very soon jumped onboard —their dream of a free, open-source screen reader for their blind community was becoming a reality.

In 2007, NV Access, a registered charity, was launched to keep the control of the project within the blind community and to involve that community in its ongoing development.

“We rely extremely heavily on the users to test out…the software,” Mick said. Visually impaired users across the globe have contributed, suggesting tweaks to improve the software, translations and documentation, helping to shape NVDA to meet their needs.

Their tagline is ‘By users, for users’.

Mick and Jamie could have been rich if they’d sold out to big tech companies, but they have “always been driven by the idea that everyone, no matter their ability, has a right and responsibility to contribute to society. But some people may require a few extra tools to do it.”

Negotiating with the “Big Techs” like Microsoft and Mozilla (sponsors of NVDA), to allow NVDA to be compatible with their products and keeping pace with the latest developments while maintaining NVDA’s hard-fought-for status as a free, opensource screen reading software, has been a constant challenge. For seventeen years, Mick and Jamie have struggled to give the blind community a screen reader so they can globally access education, employment, social connection - and have independence.

They have never let their disabilities hold them back from what they wanted to achieve. They are resilient, determined and very aware of social justice. With ongoing support from both blind and visioned communities, Mick and Jamie can continue their amazing work of keeping NVDA up to date, open-source, and free.

“If we have a problem, we should be able to take that into our own hands and fix it. That’s the best way to get what we want –do it ourselves.”

You could help make a difference by supporting NV Access at nvaccess.org.

Julie Martin

Pictured L-R: Mick and Jamie.

Photo courtesy University of Queensland

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HAVE YOUR SAY ON AIRCRAFT NOISE AND NEW FLIGHT PATHS

Have you noticed an increase in aircraft noise recently? Are you being woken up by the new 3:00am flight and early morning turbo props?

The Samford Area Aircraft Action Group (SAAAG) is working to help people impacted by aircraft noise/pollution and wish to advise that Airservices Australia are holding their next round of ‘Drop-In’ style meetings for Phase Two of their Noise Action Plan for Brisbane.

Samford ‘Drop-In’ meeting Samford Community Hub (SCHUB), Mt Samson Road, Samford Thursday August 24, between 3pm-7pm.

You should register your interest to attend and can do so online at https://engage. airservicesaustralia.com

There are other ‘Drop-In’ meetings at other times in various suburbs across Brisbane if that is more suitable.

REMEMBER: Airservices Australia is still complaints driven and responds to public concerns and public input, so it’s vital to keep lobbying them for improvements in the Samford area. This really is the case of the squeaky wheel getting the grease.

Airservices Noise Action Plan Phase Two topics include:

• Extending the use of SODPROPS (which may mean more planes over the Bay and less over us).

• Additional Segregated Operating Modes.

• Increased Operational Reporting.

• Options for night time over land departures to the north.

It’s important to note that this last option could have the biggest negative impact on

Samford Psychology

NEXT SDPPA MEETING

Wednesday 20th September

Samford Community Hub (SCHUB).

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

residents in the Samford area. This again highlights the need for people to attend and be heard.

Many Samford residents will have received a letterbox drop/flyer from Airservices Australia with options for registering online at Engage Airservices to stay informed and receive updates.

However, by attending the meeting on Thursday August 24, you get the chance to put your concerns directly to Airservices staff and ask specific questions.

We look forward to seeing you at the meeting. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any suggestions or concerns via email on ContactSAAAG@gmail.com

Mark – SAAAG

SAAAG is a working group of the SDPPA.

DID YOU KNOW?

The Samford Community Hub has meeting rooms and a large event space for hire. Centrally located on Mount Samson Road, Samford, spaces for hire include meeting rooms, a boardroom, a hall, kitchen and verandah area. With plenty of onsite parking and accessible to all, why not get in touch?

Enquiries: manager@schub.org.au, or make a booking - bookings@schub.org.au

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Our psychologists and psychiatrist are experienced, caring and supportive with approaches taliored to suit the individual client.

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WILFUL DAMAGE TO LOCAL RESERVE

One of the best things about living in this region is the natural beauty all around us. From our own backyards to our parks and reserves, we are lucky to have so many places to enjoy right on our doorstep.

You can imagine then, how disappointed and saddened dedicated Rotarian volunteers were to discover the wilful destruction of more that 20 trees at Undambi Rotary Reserve on Mt O’Reilly Road on Saturday 5 August.

These volunteers meet every two months to expand and maintain the significant local environmental investment at the parkland, which was originally excised from the Samford Downs development.

“In consultation with the then Pine Rivers Shire Council, Rotary took on the

task of creating Undambi Rotary Reserve and set about constructing much of the infrastructure (play equipment, paths and picnic shelter). A major revegetation project around the reserve and along the river commenced in 1999 and continues to this day with support from community members and MBRC Council officers,” said Rotarian Bob Millar.

The destruction included deep chop marks on trees, more than 10 trees were totally chopped down and some type of power tool was used to put screws into a tree.

“A number of valuable species, some more than 10 years since being planted as tube stock, have been chopped at, or in some cases totally chopped down. They are all important and valuable environmental species which is why they are planted in this delicate riparian precinct,” said Bob. Why anyone would want to do this is beyond understanding.

YOU CAN HELP

If you’d like to join this volunteer group to help repair the damage and continue to upkeep this beautiful reserve, they meet on the first Saturday of every second month from 8am – 10am at Undambi Rotary Reserve.

The volunteer day is 7th October.

“We need to better understand the impact of our actions, only tread lightly and not destroy what others have toiled to create,” said Bob.

Couldn’t agree more!

FRIDAY’S AT THE SCHUB Yoga and Reading

A huge thankyou to Ruth Campbell who gives so much to our community through her gentle yoga classes. We had a wonderful session of chair yoga that allowed those of us whose bodies are a bit stiff and creaky these days to work at our own level of fitness. Ruth returns on 18th August at 3pm for another session. Everyone is welcome.

19th until 25th August is the Children’s Book Council of Australia’s (CBCA) Book Week which celebrates the achievements of authors and illustrators of books for tots to teens and beyond. A good children’s book, no matter what age it’s written for, can be enjoyed by everyone, but we can go beyond that and immerse ourselves in all Australian books to show our appreciation of what our authors and illustrators create for us.

So - here are some ideas for how you could participate in Book Week. Why not treat yourself to a visit to the

free, SDPPA book swap at the SCHUB on Friday afternoon and have a cuppa with us?

You can also delight yourself browsing the children’s books at Baffies Oan Bookstore in the Lifestyle Centre on Mt Glorious Road and don’t forget to check out Fiona’s favourites.

Perhaps you could enjoy the sanctuary of Arana Hills Library and check out their children’s section after you grab something for yourself.

Or dive into the CBCA website to see this year’s winners and the best children’s books created this year.

Stop and ask what people are reading. Start a book conversation. Make Book Week into Love Books Week for the whole family.

And another thing - On 25th August, wonderful Jenni will lead us in a book and poetry-based discussion about Opportunity at 3-ish. Everyone is welcome.

Julie Martin

Pictured: Robert and Lili relaxed at Chair Yoga at the SCHUB. Picture courtesy of Ruth Campbell.

REMEMBERING GEOFF SMITH

After a lifetime of farming bananas, pineapples and dairy cattle in Wights Mountain, local resident Geoff Smith passed away on 19 July 2023 aged 86.

The Smith family is one of the early settlers of the district, with Geoff’s great grandfather William Smith selecting land in Bunya in 1871. Geoff’s father Walter James ‘Jim’ Smith later bought land in Wights Mountain with his brother. The farm was known as Smith Brothers’ farm and the local road was named after them.

Born in 1937, Geoffrey James Smith was the eldest of four children. He attended Camp Mountain School but also spent his early years helping on the farm. One of his jobs was to ride in the back of a wagon with 10 gallon cans of milk. His job was to stop them from tipping over as they traversed over hills and gullies and across the creek. The wagon would collect more cans from farmers en route to the school. Cans would slide around the floor with Geoff running from one to the next to stop the milk from spilling.

An entrepreneur at heart, at the age of eight, Geoff started a vegetable garden growing tomatoes, beetroot, lettuce, and watermelons. He would then sell them to the shopkeeper in Samford.

Geoff started fighting bush fires at thirteen when he saw black smoke billowing from a nearby area. He went to investigate and joined a small group who soon found themselves pounding the fire out with bushes, as there was nothing else on hand to use. Geoff and other farmers then began control burning and protecting

properties when fires raged as part of the early Bush Fire Service.

From the age of fifteen, Geoff worked fulltime on the farm firstly helping with crops before eventually running the dairy and managing the farm. He spent the majority of his life living on the family farm working for his father and uncle.

After learning some key dance steps, Geoff met his future wife Fay Hayball at the local Samford Dance.

During his years on the farm, Geoff experienced a number of serious accidents and injuries. Doctors were often astounded by his strength, determination and quiet gentle nature.

As well as being part of the Samford Bush Fire Brigade for many years, Geoff also served as a Trustee of the Samford Farmers Hall from 1984 to 2006.

Geoff descended from a line of relatives who were also highly involved in their community. In 1948, his father Jim noticed that farmers were dying not long after retiring. Lawn Bowls was growing in popularity, so he called a meeting to start a local bowls club to give farmers a pastime. Jim was the Founder, President, Trustee, and Life Member of the Samford Bowls Club. Geoff’s grandfather William John ‘Jack’ Smith was also extremely communityminded, serving on the local council for over 30 years.

Geoff is lovingly remembered by his wife Fay and their four children Debbie, Kim, Lynnie and Mark as well as 17 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.

Tanya Hall

Sharing Sorella’s Story

From our glorious mountains to the canals of Italy, Sorella’s Story is a short film produced by local resident Jaclyn McLendon, which recently premiered at the Venice International Film Festival. Based on a smuggled photograph taken in 1941, the film explores the story of 11-year-old Sorella Epstein who was part of a group of Latvian Jewish women, prior to their final moments during the Holocaust.

The film is a 360 immersive experience, requiring viewers to wear virtual reality goggles that stands them in the midst of Sorella’s world as it crumbles around her.

“In Venice, we created a room where people could go in and watch the film. We also had postcards of the picture that the story was based on, so people could take away something that included a strong callto-action; not to let prejudice go unseen,” Jaclyn said.

The premiere attracted a number of positive reviews, with the Venice International Film Festival programmers highly valuing the experience the film provided to viewers.

“It was the first year post-pandemic that 360 films could be seen at the festival, because of the previous COVID restrictions and sanitation requirements,” Jaclyn said.

Writer, producer and director Péter Hegedüs had already shot the film when Jaclyn and fellow producer Bobbi-Lea Dionysius came on board to produce it. This involved finding funding for postproduction efforts.

“It was very rough cut so I came on board

to find post production funding and do various screen agency applications. We then had to work through the post production schedule which took quite a bit of time and effort,” she said.

Understanding the power of film to spark change in the world, Jaclyn is also a Director of the Asia Pacific Screen Awards (APSA), saving the awards from collapse after it was decommissioned by parent company Brisbane Marketing during the COVID-19 outbreak.

“What makes APSA unique is it’s endorsed by UNESCO, so one of my career highlights was taking a UNESCO-award-winning film to Paris and presenting the film in front of the Intergovernmental Committee on the Protection and Promotion of Cultural Expression. It was a great opportunity to talk about why cultural expression is so

important in film and what it actually means for society,” Jaclyn said.

The movie was Memories of My Body, an Indonesian coming-of-age drama which faced censorship in its home country.

Jaclyn is also an Asia Pacific Leader within the Obama Foundation, where she has been able to further share her ideas on using “storytelling as a vehicle of cultural understanding”.

Not someone to shy away from a passion project, when she’s not producing and celebrating poignant films, Jaclyn and her husband James are also the friendly faces behind the Smoky Mountain Hideaway restaurant in Mt Glorious; calling ‘action’ on Southern American comfort food every weekend.

Tanya Hall

NEXT SDPPA MEETING

Wednesday 20th September Samford Community Hub (SCHUB). 7pm start. All welcome. Come along and participate in what’s happening in this community.

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L to R: Bobbi-Lea Dionysius, Peter Hegedus, Jaclyn McLendon

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A big thank you must go to the Eloise Gannon Foundation, who have donated a defibrillator to the SGVPC, for emergency use. Club members Anita and Caitlin dropped by the Eloise Gannon promotional van at the Samford Agricultural Show, to find out what the foundation has to offer community groups, which includes making accessible defibrillator’s available in our local community, and at our clubs.

The Foundation was started to honour the memory of Eloise Gannon who at 15, died unexpectedly due to a cardiac arrhythmia Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome (WPW).

The van is travelling Australia to improve awareness and early diagnosis of cardiac arrhythmia in an all age groups, performing an electro cardio gram (ECG) onsite. This is a 5 minute, non-invasive test which deciphers the cardiac functioning and the current rhythm of the heart and its electrical activity. These are read off site by a cardiologist, instigating early intervention if needed, helping to prevent some cardiac conditions that may lead to sudden death if left untreated.

Eloise was a fit, active and healthy 15 year old when she was tragically and suddenly taken from this life in 2013, as she slept. Currently in Australia, up to 4 young people (under the age of 35) die every week from sudden cardiac death (SCD). The Foundation has a specific goal of raising awareness of these statistics and

to help develop initiatives to reduce the incidence of SCD in young people. Don’t miss our Tetrathon on 20th August. Claire www.eloisegannonfoundation.com.au.

Pictured: Anita and Caitlin presented with the Defib at the Eloise Gannon Heart 3 Bus.

BOOK WEEK –It’s Not Just a Good Read

Since 1945, the Children’s Book Council of Australia has set out to encourage young readers (and old readers) through celebrating Children’s Book Week. Book Week is not only about fun parades, it’s about discussing story, language and art, about learning how to argue to support an opinion using facts, about finding out how characters cope with problems and analysing whether their way can be bettered.

When the spectacular One Less Fish by Michelle Toft failed to win Picture Book of the Year in 1997, an irate seven-year old wanted to know why. I read the judges report to the class, which, while praising the book highly (it was an Honour Book) said there was no such thing as a surgeon fish. Out came the encyclopedias and the janitor’s guide to Australian Fishes. I was amazed by what P and his class learned, as well as by their desire to gently inform the judges they were incorrect. P wrote a letter, signed by the whole class and many in the school, supported by photocopied proof. The school received a visit from one brave judge who spent some time discussing how the 287 books she had to read were evaluated with many classes.

One Book Week, the State Library held an exhibition from Australia’s best illustrators. Only the academically gifted were invited to go. The boss and I slipped in one child, illiterate and innumerate, who was an incredible artist. He spent four hours with his nose against glass closely examining every illustration. One of the curators tried to talk art with him but he froze, shaking

his head. I quietly took her aside to explain. The next day he created a torn tissue collage of her in the style of Hattie and The Fox and asked me to send to the nice lady who spoke to him. He spent endless hours curled up in the book nook with picture books after that. He became quite well known for his art.

Morris Gleitzman came to the school to launch a Young Adults book in Book Week. Over a thousand children crowded into the assembly hall. I asked Morris if I could sit N near him at the front because he loved his work and adored playing with words. N had Cerebral Palsy and was immobile from the head down. Morris was a bit daunted at first, until N picked up a clever wordplay in the new book before anyone else and roared with laughter. By the end of the time, Morris was playing for N, though the rest of the children loved hearing him. He invited N to sit with him at the book signing and after, they talked books and played with words. Every Book Week brought something special. I learned as much if not more than the children I was supposed to teach. They saw things in story and art I did not see. Book talk was endless.

Several years after I retired, I was on the bus to Qld Uni, when a student interrupted my reading… “Mrs M, I’m reading ...... Have you ever read it? Just listen while I read this bit.” No hello, just straight into discussion mode. I think that’s a win for books.

Julie Martin

Photo by Andrea Piacquadio for pexels.

BOOK WEEK BOOK CHAT

To celebrate this week of all things books, Dr Leeanne Goldsmith will be hosting our first ever Book Chat.

Join us on Wednesday August 23 at 9.30am to hear about the latest in both junior and middle fiction for your children and how to find the right book for their reading level. Leeanne will share with you a selection of new titles to suit all interests and reading levels.

For younger ones, we are very excited to welcome Andy Geppert back with a fun craft activity and his new book, The Ballon Blow Up on Wednesday September 20 at 10am. We had such fun last year so save the date so you don’t miss out. These events are free, but please book your place as space is limited.

For the grownups, Bundjalung woman

Shauna Bostock will be joining us for a chat about her book, Reaching Through Time, the powerful story of her journey to uncover her family history. Her research is academically rigorous and her writing engaging as we travel through the history of white colonisation in Australia with her and the ripple effects on its First peoples.

I’m looking forward to a great conversation with this warm, witty and wellinformed woman. We are reading Shauna’s book for this month’s bookclub on Sunday August 27 at 3pm, if you would like to join in the discussion before our chat at 4.30pm. You can book instore or online at www. baffiesoanbooks.com.au.

On Saturday September 2 at 3pm, Margit Radcliffe from the Phoenix Sculpture Garden on Mount Glorious will chat about her book, Light Between the Lines, conversations and insights remembered. Join her instore to find out more and for book signings, while you grab your last minute Father’s Day gifts.

Fiona Taylor

BOOK WEEK - READ, GROW, INSPIRE

ARANA HILLS LIBRARY

Tues 22 – Thurs 24 August: Book Week Storytime, 10.30am – 11am

Celebrate the best of Australian literature for children and young people during Children’s Book Week, with our Book Week Storytimes. During the week, we’ll choose a book from the Short List of Children’s Book Council of Australia Notable Titles. For parents and children, 2-5 years. Free. No bookings required. Fri 25 August: Customise with Cricut (drop in) 2pm – 4pm. Drop in to discover how easy it is to make your own single-colour decal sticker with our Cricut machines. Best for adults. No bookings required. Facilitated by our friendly library staff.

Sat 26 August: Working with Weeds, 10.30am – midday. Is that mystery plant a gorgeous addition to your garden or a terrible weed? Bring a cutting and gardening expert, Kate Wall, will help identify it and share tips on what to do with it. Best for adults. Free. Bookings required.

REGULAR ACTIVITIES

Every Mon, Thurs & Fri: Playtime, 9.30am – 10am.

Introduce your child to the wonderful world of free play. Have fun playing with your child, making up stories together and sharing in their delight as they make new discoveries.

Playtime is a fully resourced opportunity for parents and children 0 - 5 years to play, pick up early literacy tips, network with other parents and make new friends. Limited spaces available*, which will be allocated as people arrive.

For bookings and to find out more of what’s happening each week, go to mbrc. qld.gov.au/libraries or visit us on Facebook @MBRC.libraries

Arana Hills Library, 63 Cobbity Cres, Arana Hills

The Samford Support Network held our second members meeting for the year on 1st August at the Samford Community Hub. It was well attended by volunteers where the SSN Management Committee

(MC) shared the activities and updates that have occurred throughout the year over an enjoyable morning tea. The MC and volunteers hope to continue to provide a sustainable service now and into the future to our local community.

We currently provide a one off handyman/gardening service and transport to appointments and social activities to our clients.

On Wednesdays, clients are able to go shopping to Samford Village and Brookside alternately and on Friday fortnightly, clients are taken to morning tea or lunch at various locations.

The loss of the Powerful Owl Club and Probus has limited the social activities available for our seniors in the community. Thus, we have noticed a sharp increase in clients over the past year wishing to join our social groups.

Like all community organisations, we need more volunteers to help, especially drivers. As Samford does not have the luxury of public transport, our volunteers do their best to provide transport for all our clients to take them to appointments both locally and to Brisbane hospitals. The SSN acts as additional support to those clients with families living locally.

The SSN is totally financially supported by the generosity of our local community and businesses, and we are forever grateful for the donations we receive. We would like to make a special acknowledgement to Community Bank Samford, part of Bendigo bank, who have been a very generous supporter of the SSN since its inception in 2011.

If you would like to help support our local community, even if you have the occasional day available to help, or would just like more information about the SSN, please get in contact with our member coordinator on Membership.coordinator@ samfordsupportnetwork.com or contact the main SSN number: 0470 214 916. Thank you.

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Spotlight on vibrant local Folk/Pop and some Gypsy Jazz

On Saturday 26 August, we’ve invited two acclaimed local acoustic acts to perform a double bill.

Zoe Quinn is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist from Eatons Hill. She combines acoustic and electric guitar with vocals, loops, effects and stomp box, playing originals and covers in the folk/pop genre. Increasingly popular on the local festival and live music scene, Zoe has built quite a fan base:

“what a beautiful voice, a true gift!” … “great music”… “Thank you for the music tonight – you gave me goosebumps”… “Love this!” … “really enjoyed the two shows” … “You have been amazing!”

Freight Train Foxes are making waves on the Australian scene with a mellow blend of contemporary folk that continues to impress. Their recently released fourth EP Hungry & Hollow contains their most

captivating collection of songs to date. They will appear at the prestigious music talent discovery festival - Big Sound - in Fortitude Valley next month.

Pat Kenny was an Army Officer before switching to songwriting, while Kobble Creek local Kelsey Berrington went from circus performer to full-time musician. Their songwriting partnership emerged from a chance encounter at an open mic in 2019 and has continued to develop out of a mutual admiration for their shared songwriting heroes. Be captivated by the Brisbane act that has amassed 1.4 million streams on Spotify - live on stage right here in Samford!

In September, enjoy The Gypsy Cats, one of Queensland’s best known gypsy jazz bands. They have played countless live music venues and festivals including Woodford Folk Festival and Brisbane Festival. With an eclectic repertoire of originals and standards: uptempo swing, jazz ballads, gypsy bossas and French waltzes, their exciting and energetic sets will have you spell-bound.

Saturday 26 August

Zoe Quinn & Freight Train Foxes

Vibrant local indie folk pop

Doors open 3.00pm, music from 4pm, $15/$20 + booking fee

Saturday 23 September

The Gypsy Cats.

Doors open 5.30pm music from 6.30pm $20/$25 + bf

Little Tree Bake & Brewhouse Main Street, Samford Bookings advisable. Tickets at: www.samfordlive.au

Chris Bowen

Samford Live is a project of the SDPPA.

Thanks also to Moreton Bay Regional Council.

Pictured: Zoe Quinn, (artists own)

Samford Area Mens Shed

GARAGE SALE SATURDAY 2nd SEPTEMBER

Samford Area Men’s Shed (SAMS) is having its first-ever Garage SaleAND YOU’RE INVITED!

Come along on Saturday 2nd September from 7am until 12 noon and have a look at our great range of products and knickknacks for sale. Pick up a last minute gift for Father’s Day and while you’re there, grab a sausage and drink from the sausage sizzle.

You can check out how our ‘Woodies’ have transformed timber into intricate works of art and function; how our ‘Steelies’ have fashioned unique items by bringing cold metal to life; and how our talented Artists have created one-off, eye-catching keepsakes. Talk to the people who made the items and ask them to share some of their secrets!

AND THERE’S MORE: There’s also plenty of other household, garden and miscellaneous goodies for you to browse, so please come in and enjoy the Saturday morning with us.

You will find us at 39 Showgrounds Drive, Highvale, next to the Showgrounds entrance. Entry to our Garage Sale is free and there’s ample free parking inside the gates. See you there!

Want to know more? Visit our website at samfordshed.org.au or email samssecretary1@gmail.com.

Digby Shaw

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Grass-Roots Samford Edible Garden Trail Gives Back to Community

The Samford Edible Garden Trail (SEGT) is a grass-roots movement of volunteers who believe in enriching their community by creating edible gardens. The Trail, which is held annually in May, allows visitors to explore private edible gardens and learn about edible gardening from the gardeners themselves.

This year, the SEGT is donating a portion of its proceeds to the Samford Community Garden. The Samford Community Garden is a valuable resource for the Samford community, providing a space for people to learn about edible gardening, share their gardening skills, and connect with other community members. The donation will help the newly established community garden to grow and thrive, and it will also help to support Millen Farm’s educational programming.

The Trail would not be a success without the support of the community and and all who attend the Trail weekend. We are excited to hold this event again in 2024 to enrich the Samford area through edible gardening.

The SEGT is a great example of how a grass-roots movement can make a positive impact on a community, something we plan to stick with for years to come.

Thanks from the SEGT Crew!!

The Samford Edible Garden Trail is a project of the SDPPA.

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DEB’S BRAVE HEART MAY HELP HEAL YOURS

Bravehearts DayWednesday 30 August

This is a day dedicated to raising funds and awareness for the prevention of child sexual abuse. Established in 1997, the day was previously known as Bravehearts White Balloon Day. It aims to break the silence around child sexual abuse and create a cultural shift in how Australians understand and respond to child sexual abuse and survivors of this crime.

Deb Aldrick is a Samford local who is trying to do just that and is planning an event in John Scott Park on Wednesday 30 August, commencing at 10.30am.

Did you know that 1 in 4 Australians have experienced child sexual abuse and in up to 90% of child abuse cases, the offender is known to the family? Deb shares her story in the hope that others will know they are not alone.

“I am a 51 year old child abuse survivor, and I have recently become an advocate for adult survivors to tell their stories and find their peace finally. Intra-familial sexual abuse (child sexual abuse that occurs within a family environment) is not often talked about, as the shame, guilt and ultimately silence of the family becomes more important than getting help for the people who were abused. I would like to see this changed and open up a dialogue for adult survivors to tell their stories, rather than feel it is their secret to keep,” she said.

Deb’s story is featured on Bravehearts Survivor Stories website this month.

“Although this was a very hard step to take, I feel it needed to be shared so others who are still suffering through their own child abuse trauma, may find the strength to finally speak their truth and receive help.”

More than 1 in 3 girls and almost 1 in 5 boys experience child sexual abuse. While we often hear from women who have been abused as children, not many men speak up.

“My wish is that the men in our society will also stand up to receive help and take back their power. A lot of adults take on the guilt of what happened to them as children and the message I so desperately want to get through is that – at no time were you responsible for what happened to you as a child.”

Deb invites you to drop into John Scott on Wednesday 30th from 10.30am to find out more, show your support, or receive support from other survivors. Grab a coffee and feel free to pop over for a chat. You can also fundraise with Deb by scanning this QR code.

To support Bravehearts Day or find out more –www.bravehearts.org.au.

PHOTOS OF THE WEEK

The Samford CWA celebrated the 101st birthday of QCWA by hosting a morning tea complete with their delicious, home-baked scones with jam and cream.

Members and visitors dropped in to share in the celebrations on Friday 11 August and went away very happy!

Thanks to Nadine from Community Bank Samford for these pics. Hopefully sneaking a scone or two on the way out!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What is MLS Laser?

What is MLS Laser?

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

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

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

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

Exploring Sustainable Living at Millen Farm

A few weeks ago, Millen Farm took a bold step towards promoting sustainable living through a novel workshop on shiitake mushroom log cultivation. I had the pleasure to lead a group of 15 budding mushroom enthusiasts who came along to give this ancient art a go.

Not only was the mushroom log workshop a first for Millen Farm, it was also extra special as it marked the launch of the Sustainable Living Program, which I have the privilege of coordinating for the benefit of our community. It will see the return of an inspiring calendar of weekend workshops at Millen Farm from growing one’s food, crafting sourdough bread, preserving surplus produce, and crafting natural harvest baskets – just as an example.

What is a mushroom log?

It is a low-tech way of growing mushrooms that mimics the way mushrooms grow in nature. Once the logs are inoculated with the mushroom fungi, they will continue to fruit mushrooms for 3-5 years to come –amazing, right!

How do you make one?

7 days prior to the workshop, the logs are prepared by cutting to size about 1m in length, and about 10cm - 15cm in diameter. They’re then rested off the ground (so no other fungi has a chance to find our logs!).

During the workshop, the participants followed a simple 3 step process to make their logs:

Step 1: They drilled holes in the log, about every 10cm, all around the log.

Step 2: They hammered wooden dowls into the logs. (The dowls were inoculated with the shiitake mushroom fungi)

Step 3: They sealed the holes with wax.

There were smiles all round and a real sense of achievement by the participants as they finished their logs. As the workshop facilitator, it was such a pleasure for me to share my passion for homegrown food, and to spend a Saturday morning with an inspiring bunch of people.

I look forward to many more workshops over the coming months and years, as I work in synergy with the Millen Farm Board to roll out our Sustainable Living Program to the community; under the Growing Made Simple umbrella.

If you are keen to take a look at upcoming workshops at Millen Farm, as well as get a sneak peek of our next inspiring project set to launch soon - Grow Kids (all about engaging kids in hands on fun activities that introduce them to growing food and the natural world) - please visit growingmadesimple.com.au, and subscribe to the newsletter.

Stay tuned for fun ways you and the whole family can get involved in our community farm; learn how to grow your

own food and cultivate a homegrown way of life. Any questions or ideas to contribute? Please drop me an email: susanne@ growingmadesimple.com.au, or drop into Millen Farm on a Friday morning and you’ll be sure to find me pottering away in the Community Garden somewhere.

Susanne Engelhard Education Coordinator & Community Gardener at Millen Farm

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MEALS ON WHEELS NATIONAL DAY

Calling all locals and businesses.

Meals on Wheels Moreton Bay Region is celebrating this national day and invites you to join them. As a not-for-profit charity, this day is all about raising awareness and funds to support those who cannot afford their own meals.

The Meals on Wheels Samford team will have a stall outside Drakes on Wednesday 30 August from 9am - 11am with FREE cupcakes. Delicious! Come and grab one while you learn more about this service which provides meals to hundreds of local residents each week.

Have you ever wondered what the meals are like? Well, here’s your chance. Meals will be available to order for delivery or pick up on Wednesday 30th August for yourself,

employees or loved ones. Please contact Dee or Melissa for an Order Form by calling 0409 920 824 or email samford@mowmbr. org by the 20th August. Your support is appreciated!

EGG-FREE PASSIONFRUIT BUTTER (OR LIME OR LEMON)

INGREDIENTS:

250g white sugar (have tried with raw sugar & the resulting colour is unappetising)

110g unsalted butter

6 tsp custard powder

3/4 cup either passionfruit pulp, lime juice, or lemon juice. (Likely good with mandarin too.)

METHOD:

Melt butter, but don’t brown. Add everything else, mix well, bring to boil.

Boil for 3 minutes. Turn off heat and immediately pour into sterilised jars with a metal, pop-up lid.

Allow to cool at room temp. Multiply as you see fit.

NOTES: Custard power is best sifted, to avoid little dry lumps of it in the finished butter. Also, some custard powder contains gluten - just something to be aware of. This is cheaper to make than those butter recipes which use eggs. I’ve found those that contain egg need heaps of vigorous, continuous stirring to avoid blobs of cooked egg white visible in the finished product.

Enjoy!

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PILATES LIFESTYLE AND WELLBEING

Joseph Pilates named his exercises ‘Contrology’. This word sums up the very essence of what the movements of a Pilates class should feel and look like. Smooth, controlled, elegant shapes, created by the movement of the body in space. This is achieved with core strength. Core muscles connect the bones of the body together.

It is important to keep the focus of Pilates exercises on the core muscles whilst also using the larger muscles. It has become popular to transform Pilates exercises into a combination of a weights resistance workout, yoga and a cardio session.

Whilst there is nothing wrong with any of the above forms of exercise as an individual form, to combine them with Pilates exercises and then call it Pilates is completely detracting from Contrology.

The followers of Joseph Pilates have endeavoured to keep and enhance the full repertoire of exercises on all six pieces of equipment to assist us in our endeavour towards a healthy body and mind. It is time to Reform Pilates.

Contact us on www.pilateslifestyle.com. au or 0432 269 472.

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HISTORY 360 FESTIVAL

On Sunday August 27, 10am -2pm, Samford Museum will join MBRC Library to celebrate Moreton Bay’s rich history at their first ever History 360 Festival.

From Friday 25 August to Sunday 3 September 2023, History 360 Festival looks at our local history, our people, our places and our stories, from all angles and perspectives. Over the 10 days of the festival there will be an array of events all over the Moreton Bay Region. Visitors to Samford Museum will be able to participate in some olden days games, seek out the answers to quizzes for adults and children, peak into the blacksmiths shop - and much more.

Our usual entry fees of $5.00 adult and $1 school aged children will apply. We’ll also have a sausage sizzle to keep you fueled while you learn all about our local history.

Members of Rotary Club of Samford will lead two free guided walks of the Samford Village Heritage Trail, commencing at the museum at 11am and 1pm. Please book on the MBRC library website or contact Arana Hills Library 3883 5790 https://www. moretonbay.qld.gov.au/libraries/Events/ History-360/Samford-Walking-Tour-AH. For the full list of History 360 Festival events, google MBRC History 360 Festival - City of Moreton Bay.

THANK YOU

Thanks to Drakes Samford and Drakes Supermarket Community Dollars Program and to customers who use Samford Museum’s tag when purchasing at the store, for the generous contribution to the Society.

Behind the scenes management of the Museum expenses are increasing, therefore, all donations assisting members to continue collecting and preserving Samford and surrounding districts history, as well as keeping the Museum open for visitors Wednesdays and Sundays are greatly appreciated.

Through successful fundraising efforts, members have been able to keep our admission fees and school groups excursion fees down for some years. More assistance with all aspects of running the Museum is welcome. Drop in and talk to members.

A new installation in the grounds adds an almost realistic link to the original use of John Scott Park and Museum grounds. Haven’t visited for a while - or at all? Come and check out the new attraction. For further information please contact us

through Facebook, phone 3289 2743, or email info@samfordmuseum.com.au

Can these workers read the sign??

GOLDEN FOX OPENING

Local Jiu Jitsu studio, Golden Fox BJJ held their open day earlier this month. This brand new Brazilian Jiu Jitsu studio is located at 1A 10-16 Station St, Samford, offering classes for both kids and adults 6 days per week. Class times vary from day to evening and they also provide private and small group lessons.

Brazilian Jiu Jistu is a grappling based martial art with absolutely no striking (this means no hitting, kicking, punching, etc.) but instead works on using leverage and body positioning to control and submit your opponent.

Head instructor Eamonn is a brown belt and has been training since 2018. He is extremely passionate about BJJ and brings a fresh and dynamic approach to all of his classes, emphasising playfulness, creativity and personal growth.

What a great opportunity to give something new a try while increasing your fitness, growing your self-confidence and making meaningful friendships at the same time!

Check out their website: www. goldenfoxbjj.com.au or drop into the studio in Station street.

Samford Bowls Club

Give Bowls a Go

Be on the lookout for our flyers, core flutes and banners appearing around Samford to promote this event and keep Friday 8 September free. Come on down to your local bowls club and have a go from 5.30pm. Ask some buddies, work mates, family - or come by yourself and see what lawn bowls is all about. This is a game for all ages and most newcomers who have a go are surprised at the joy in getting that bowl to stop close to the jack. Club members will be available to give some free coaching and encouragement. Please register or make enquiries at info@samfordbowls.com.au or text 0407 875 596 or 0416 216 667. Free sausage sizzle and the bar will be open –you’re guaranteed a good night.

Anyone who has been to our club recently will have been surprised by the activity going on both inside and outside (other than bowls!) The place has been painted from front to back, inside and out. Even the front fence that we are told had not been painted for 30 years! If you stood

still long enough, you may have got a new coat too! Local firm P & J Baker Brothers did the job, funded through the Queensland State Government’s Gambling Community Benefit Fund.

The area surrounding the two Greens has had the old artificial turf removed and replaced. Members did their best to clean this area after the floods, but with the expert installation of the new grass by Enduroturf owner, Glen Hannan (another local) and his team, we are astonished how great it looks and feels.

The bank edge surrounds now stand out as they’re in a different colour. We are very eager to show everyone how wonderful it looks. Artificial turf funding provided by the Queensland State Government Department of Tourism, Innovation and Sport. These two projects bring to an end the recovery from the devastating floods that inundated our clubhouse and bowling greens on Sunday 27th February 2022.

Club competitions have reached the semifinals stage with some surprising results - testament to the development and dedication of newer players and those fringe players who have been knocking on the door for some time.

Bowls Australia (BA) has published a statement in the latest bowls magazine: “How deeply disappointed it was to learn that Victoria will not host the 2026 Commonwealth Games, recognising the considerable impact the Games has on bowls and its ability to shine a light on its athletes and community.” We will be watching with interest to see what develops.

For those who enjoy watching some great action on the greens, the World Bowls event is on the Gold Coast 29th August - 10th September.

Enquiries: info@samfordbowls.com.au

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Many thanks to Peter Dunn of Good as Dunn Earthmoving for going out of his way to arrive first thing the other morning with no-one able to be on site in the afternoon. All the drainage gravel has now been spread between the two big “book cases” (being the two containers) and over the trailer pad. While red carpet rollout time is coming, green carpet has been laid out over the metal for now. Peter also kindly ferried metal up to the storage shed to enable floor levelling to be completed.

PS. If anyone knows of anyone resurfacing a tennis court and dumping the old synthetic turf, CLS would love to know! Extra synthetic turf is still needed to cover the storage shed floor, as well as to complete covering the remaining area of drainage gravel between the two containers. Thank you.

Metal frames and shelving were recently brought out of storage. After being packed away for nearly three years, all items needed

DIVISION 11 COUNCIL REPORT

Better Housing Amendment

Public consultation for Council’s Better Housing Amendment is open now and will conclude midnight on Monday 4 September. This is a chance to have your say on shaping where you live and supporting better outcomes in our neighbourhoods. The amendments propose changes across five key areas.

1. Next Generation Neighbourhoods: Changes to future developments in these areas to make them more liveable, comfortable and attractive, focusing on a variety of housing types, more greenspace and a reduction in overdevelopment.

2. Off-street car parking: The amendment will propose changes to address insufficient car parking in our neighbourhoods, with new developments providing off-street parking to cater for the demand of residents and visitors.

3. Secondary Dwellings: This amendment will propose changes to how future secondary dwellings - for example granny flats - are

washing and drying. Many thanks to Evelyn Williames for washing and drying thirty plus shelves to start!

Levelling the frames brought out a small hammer and lanolin spray to act as a gentle persuader to get the winding mechanisms on leveling legs moving again.

A general meeting covering updates and

plans is due to be held on Tuesday 22nd August for those interested. Start time 5pm. Venue: Samford Scout Den.

See us at the Samford Valley Community Church Car Boot Sale on Saturday 26th August with lots of books, jigsaw puzzles and games for all ages to choose from.

designed and where they are located in our neighbourhoods. This includes resolving impacts of overdevelopment on smaller lots, improving streetscapes and looking to manage impacts on privacy and amenity to adjoining properties.

4. Student Accommodation: Proposing changes to the design of future developments including the number of students/beds, streetscapes, open spaces and off-street parking.

5. Warner Investigation Area Boundary reduction: Proposal to update and re-clarify Council’s position on future urban growth and development in this area.

There is another amendment under the Planning Scheme Policies Amendment that includes changes that support the Better Housing Amendment, as well as

preserving the unique township character of Samford, Dayboro, D’Aguilar, Wamuran and Woodford.

There are many ways to provide your feedback - in person, email, online or by post. The project team will be holding bookable 15 minute face to face sessions, as well as a lunchtime webinar and Q&A library sessions.

The best way to find out what the amendment is about, why Council is proposing it and all the information on having your say, is to go to www.yoursay. moretonbay.qld.gov.au/better-housingamendment, or you can contact my office on 3480 6455 or email darren.grimwade@ moretonbay.qld.gov.au.

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PURPLE PEA BUSH

During a bushwalk around Brisbane in spring, you will invariably come across a spectacular bushy shrub covered in purple pea flowers. The Purple Pea Bush (Hovea acutifolia ) is one of twenty species of Hovea, all of which are endemic to Australia. Its natural range is the wet eucalypt forests and rainforest margins from southeast Queensland to the central coast of New South Wales. This species is named after its pointed leaf, which is narrowly elliptical to 7cm long and evenly tapered at both the base and apex. The upper surface is smooth and green whilst the lower surface is covered in soft, short, rusty hairs.

The Purple Pea Bush is a medium-sized shrub that grows to about 3 metres high and 1.5 metres wide with a unique, almost vase shape. The stems are covered in soft brown hairs. Although they are relatively short-lived (about 5 to 7 years), they are a fast-growing plant. It is in spring that the

plant really shines. The typical pea flowers, each consisting of four petals, emerge on stalks from the leaf axils. The flowers are succeeded by green pods, which are edible when young and turn brown on ripening. These pods pop open to disperse the seed which self-germinate in undisturbed areas, ensuring continuous, alluring displays.

LOCAL PLANTS OF SAMFORD VALLEY Hollywood (Auranticarpia rhombifolia)

Also known as the Diamond-leaved Pittosporum (from its previous genus name), this shapely upright tree with distinctive grey corky bark is found in rainforests and environs from central Queensland to central NSW. It is distributed widely in the Samford district.

The Hollywood has glossy, diamondshaped toothed leaves to 12cm, which are paler underneath. It has a pale grey trunk with slightly corky bark. The 5-petalled white flowers are borne in dense clusters at the ends of branchlets in spring and summer and attract a myriad of beneficial insects. These are followed by bright orange pear-shaped seed capsules each containing 2-3 black seeds, which can remain on the bush for a few months and are a very attractive feature.

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This plant requires relatively little attention. It can grow in a variety of welldrained soils that are slightly acidic to slightly alkaline, and prefers filtered sun or partial shade. Although it is drought resistant, the Purple Pea Bush benefits from good mulching to conserve water. This species is tolerant of light frosts and salt. It makes an interesting background in a Mediterranean or cottage garden, is a great feature plant in a small garden, as a potted specimen, or it could be used to create a screen. A light annual pruning after flowering helps to maintain shape whilst encouraging plant growth and flowering. The plant can be fertilised with a lowphosphate product.

This is a wildlife habitat plant. Bees, including native species, see purple better than other colours, so the Purple Pea Bush is highly desirable for them. Other insect, such as butterflies, wasps and spiders are also attracted to the flowers. These in turn attract insect-eating birds. This bushy shrub, whilst a refuge against predators, provides shelter from the weather for small birds. It can also be grown safely in gardens with young children and inquisitive pets.

Visit Paten Park Native Nursery to learn more. www.ppnn.org.au

Hollywood is a hardy local tree that will tolerate most soils. In cultivation, it typically reaches 5–8m, but grows much taller in its natural habitat. It fares best in full sun or semi-shade and benefits from mulching. With its dense foliage and shapely habit, the Hollywood makes a great specimen tree for all but the smallest gardens.

Specimens can be seen at the Samford EcoCorridor (https://www.facebook.com/ EcoCorridor).

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Arana VIEW Club

Our lunch meetings are held on the first Wednesday of the month, 10.30am for 11.00am at Arana Leagues Club, Keperra. $30.00 includes a 2 course lunch, tea and coffee with regular lucky door prizes and raffles.

Our ‘Make, Bake and Grow’ last month was a great success as was our guest speaker Noela Geeves who gave us a very informative talk on Bees. We also heard from Lyall Aldridge, QA1 Zone Councillor.

In September we will have our Spring Fashion Parade with fashions by U and I

FREE Flu Vaccines in August

Local GPs and Pharmacies are providing free flu vaccinations for all from 22 July to 31 August, funded by the State Government.

The free vaccine provides protection against influenza A and B, and is being offered as a result of a spike in influenza B cases throughout Queensland. This is the first year since 2019 that there have been significant numbers of influenza B cases across the state.

More than 51,500 cases of influenza have

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For bookings phone Carol 3355 5349 by 11.00am Thursday before the meeting if you are attending.

VIEW welcomes new members and visitors each month. All funds raised are donated to The Smith Family’s Learning for Life programs, which provide education scholarships and personal support for students. VIEW is proud to be The Smith Family’s single biggest sponsor

been recorded in 2023, compared to last year where 44,438 cases were record for the entire year. Queensland government influenza tracking data shows 29 per cent of Queenslanders have been vaccinated as at August 7, up 1.4 per cent since July 17.

“Influenza can be deadly. This month, 78 children aged 6 months to 4 years old have been hospitalised and only 1 was vaccinated,” said Queensland’s Minister for Health, Shannon Fentiman.

“Alarmingly, around half of the people who have been hospitalised with influenza B this flu season, are under the age of 20.”

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Influenza B is now the dominant flu strain in the community. Most people only require one dose of the flu vaccine each year. If you have already received a flu vaccine in 2023, you will not need another one unless advised otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Anyone who has paid for a flu vaccine between 17 July and 31 August 2023, can apply for reimbursement from the State Government.

Pictured: A recent outing to the Cross River Rail project

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OUT AND ABOUT IN THE COMMUNITY

It has been great to have our local shows back up and running. 2023 saw the Dayboro and Samford Shows both occurring. Can I convey our community’s gratitude to the volunteers who put in so much effort to create memorable and enjoyable events.

During 31 July to 6 August was Rural Service Week, which is a statewide celebration that recognises both the commitment and dedication of Rural Fire volunteers. At the commencement of the week’s celebration, it was great to have Minister Mark Ryan MP attend the Mount Nebo Brigade. The Minister was able to present community member Brian Whitaker, the Brisbane Region Volunteer of the Year for 2023. Congratulations Brian and thank you to all the hardworking Rural Fire Service volunteers across our community.

2023 PALASZCZUK BUDGET

MEANS COST-OF-LIVING RELIEF

Tackling the cost of living continues to be at the forefront of our mind, and that’s why this year’s State Budget has record financial assistance for businesses and families. Cost-of-living rebates include a $1072 rebate for Queenslander’s doing it tough,

and a $550 rebate for all Queensland Households. For many Queenslanders, this rebate is automatically credited off their power bill. Another measure that will start in 2024 is that families can also access 15 hours of free Kindy per week for all 4-year olds.

Since the budget, we have announced a rebate for energy efficient appliances. This means that eligible Queenslanders can receive between $300 to $1000 to purchase energy efficient washing machines, fridges, dryers, dishwashers, air-conditioners and hot water systems. Applications will open on Monday 4 September. Check what you’re eligible for, and to register your interest via https:// www.queenslandsavers.qld.gov.au.

Families can also apply for the $150 sporting vouchers to help ease the cost of kids sporting fees. Parents and caregivers can access further information at: www. Qld.gov.au/recreation/sports/funding/ fairplay/apply.

Don’t forget if you haven’t already done so, Queensland families and individuals can access free flu vaccinations. The free influenza vaccine can be accessed between 22 July to 31 August 2023. Should you pay for a flu vaccine between 17 July and 31 August you can apply to be reimbursed by completing a relevant form at https:// www.vaccinate.initiatives.qld.gov.au/ what-to-vaccinate-against/influenza

As always, should there be anything that I can do to assist with State Government matters, please do not hesitate to get in touch with me by calling 3448 3100 or emailing pine.rivers@parliament.qld.gov.au.

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Safer Roads between Eatons Hill and Samford Valley

Construction is starting on the StrathpineSamford Road Route Safety Project. The project will deliver safety improvements along Strathpine-Samford Road (known locally as Eatons Crossing and Mount Samson roads).

Transport and Main Roads (TMR) will work with Moreton Bay Regional Council

(MBRC) to deliver wildlife protection infrastructure to minimise native fauna impacts.

The safety improvements are designed to improve safety along the route and will include:

• Road widening to accommodate new wide centre lines providing more separation between oncoming traffic and reducing the risk of head-on crashes.

• Creating wider road shoulders to provide more space for bike riders and extra room for all road users to safely navigate the winding and steep terrain.

• Upgrading various intersections including installing signals at the Eatons Crossing and Lilley roads intersection to control all turning vehicles and improve traffic flow.

• Installing safety barriers at various locations and removing roadside hazards, including clearing some vegetation.

• Painting bike symbols and green lanes through intersections to improve safety for bike riders; and

• Building new dedicated police enforcement bays.

TMR is also working with MBRC to deliver parts of their Green Infrastructure Network Delivery Program (GINDP) including 4.7 kilometres of koala proof fencing, koala escape poles and fauna underpasses, in addition to eight LED koala signs already installed along Eatons Crossing Road.

Most works will be undertaken during the day from Monday to Friday between 6am and 6pm where possible. Motorists are encouraged to find alternative routes where possible with up to 15 minute delays expected along Eatons Crossing Road.

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NEXT SDPPA MEETING

Wednesday 20th September

Samford Community Hub (SCHUB).

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

45kg GAS BOTTLES exchange Gleam O Dawn 3289 1699.

CONTACT GLEAM O DAWN for all your rural supplies, pet, garden, hardware & saddlery needs. Your one stop rural shop. Ph. 3289 1699. FREE removal unwanted cars/car bodies. 0412 268 087.

ACCOMMODATION

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

SERVICES

ACREAGE and domestic mowing, whipper-snipping, gardening and pressure cleaning. Cheap fixed rates, honest and reliable. Ring Liam 0472 626 206 BINDII AND WEED CONTROL in your lawns, spray now! Bindii must be sprayed now to avoid those nasty prickles later in the season. Also, rid those broadleaf weeds at the same time and get your lawn looking great again. Ph John on 0456 565 148, Target Pest & Turf Services.

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

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

FURNITURE: For your Samford furniture repairs and rejuvenation please call Clive 0488 370 707.

GENERAL PEST CONTROL Are ants, cockroaches, spiders, rodents and fleas causing you issue? 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.

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

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.

WELDING: Minor welding work. 0407 255 549

ANIMALS

FARRIER Good rates. 0417 738 722

PETA’S PET MINDING Ph: 0418 118 708.

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

TUITION

DRIVER TRAINING: Automatic/manual, accredited female trainer, own car only. $40 p/hr M: 0434 544 215.

HEALTH & WELLBEING

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY. Highvale. Gentle, nonintrusive healing modality; safe for infants through to elderly; and those in deep transitions; mental, emotional, physical health. Ph Christine Pronger 0432 976 600 RCST, BCST, B.SocWk

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.

POSITIONS VACANT

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

0477 663 696 VILLAG

C LASSIFIEDS 0477 663 696

MAGAZINE STANDS/MULTIPLE COPIES

Belle Property

Community Bank Samford (Bendigo)

Cafe Lagarto

Drakes Samford

Drop Out Cafe

Famous Samford Patisserie

Fish Lips Samford

Flight Centre

Gleam O’Dawn

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

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

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

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 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.

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). 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

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

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

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 Garden (at Millen Farm) is a space to connect with community, to learn about edible gardening and to grow your own food. E: scg.admin@millenfarm.org

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 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 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