The Village Pump 18 March 2022 edition

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A MEMORIAL FOR A SPECIAL BOND On Friday 11 March, the Samford RSL Avenue of Honour (AoH) Committee were thrilled to finally open the newest edition to the AoH, the War Animal Memorial, representing stage 7 of this wonderful Samford landmark. It was fitting that, along with dignitaries including State President of RSL Qld, Major General Stephen Day DSC AM, Brisbane North District RSL President, Merv Brown OAM, Nikki Boyd MP, Mr Brett Hayes (representing Peter Dutton MP) and Councillors Darren Grimwade and Cath Tonks, we were surrounded by very special guests who were enjoying the fresh air and grass.

There was Max the horse and his owner, Lance Corporal Kate Walters from 2/14 Light Horse regiment, Queensland Mounted Infantry; camels Penny and Vernon and their handlers Pte Cook, Pte Ryan-Toomey and Pte Rainbo all the way from 26 Transport Squadron at Amberley RAAF Base; as well as miniature ponies from Mini All-Stars Horsemanship and Dr Anja’s beautiful therapy dog Romeo. No doubt there were a few birds flying over as well, to round out the five animals recognised by the Australian War Memorial – the donkey/mule, camel, pigeon, horse and dog, underpinning the bond between animals and humans.

Many may not know that over 16 million animals served in the first world war. The animals were invaluable for transportation, communication and companionship, which is why this stage 7 is so significant. In 2019, Australia joined with the United Kingdom, New Zealand and others in recognising war

animals with a National Day of Commemoration.

Australia’s first national day for war animals was 24 February 2019.

In 1914, large cavalry forces were used widely during the war. Horse and camel-mounted troops were used in the desert campaigns throughout the war and remained a critical part of the war effort.

Horses, donkeys, mules and camels carried food, water, ammunition and medical supplies to men at the front, and dogs and pigeons also carried messages. Canaries were used to detect poisonous gas, and cats and dogs were trained to hunt rats in the trenches. In recent times, explosive detection dogs (EDD’s) have been employed in Pakistan, Iraq and Afghanistan all with great success.

“I can personally attest to lives being saved because of these dogs’ incredible intelligence, loyalty and senses. They are unwavering in a most dangerous duty,” said Mark Orreal, Avenue of Honour President.

This war animal memorial is made of cast concrete with a stone finish and incorporates relief-carved bronze. The 20 columns

representing each of the Samford fallen are incorporated in the design. Five panels with four columns each with uplights will be in keeping with existing avenue lighting.

“This memorial was designed and created by Mr Jamie Maclean. His exceptional talent, hard work and passion for what the Avenue of Honour represents speaks for itself,” said Mark. “It would not have been possible without the financial assistance of many including all levels of government, Council, the Community Bank Samford, the Samford & Districts Progress and Protection Association, RSL, and the Samford community - just to name a few.”

Mark gave special mention to Cr Darren Grimwade, Wes Mortensen and the MBRC maintenance team who have gone over and above over many years to deliver this project.

“I’m sure this memorial will serve as a great piece of education for the community, especially our young people,” said Cr Darren Grimwade.

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VILLAGE PUMP UPDATES SDPPA GRANTS CLOSING SOON Does your community group or club need financial assistance to undertake your activities?

The first grant round for 2022 applies only to non-profit groups in the Samford Valley and surrounding districts area who are volunteer run. Grants are provided for specific projects and must not be used to pay for general expenses such as rent. Part funding of projects will also be eligible. If you have any questions about the process, or whether your project is eligible, please email secretary@samfordprogress.org.au.

All applicants must complete a new Grant Application Form which can be found in the Grants link on our website: www.

THANK YOU Millen Farm, Powerful Owl Permaculture and The Mini Farm Project would like to thank everyone that helped out so enthusiastically to purchase a Farm Rescue Produce Box after the recent flooding. We were overwhelmed with the response of close to 400 sales which will provide much needed funds to rebuild and plant.

NEXT SDPPA MEETING Wednesday 20th April 2022 Samford Community Hub (SCHUB) 2204 Mt Samson Road, Samford 7pm start. All welcome.

Further information: secretary@samfordprogress.org.au. samfordprogress.org.au.

Please read the eligibility criteria carefully, complete the Application Form and send it to Secretary, SDPPA, PO Box 94, Samford Qld 4520, or email secretary@ samfordprogress.org.au.

Applications close Thursday 31st March, 2022. Successful applicants will be notified in writing and a notice will also appear in The Village Pump.

Liam, Arran and the team have been busy cleaning the site, reshaping beds and planting seeds and seedlings. We plan to deliver the produce boxes weekly from our next harvest in 5 weeks. We will also provide a delivery service for anyone wishing to buy produce from our site and from our friends.

Stay tuned to the Millen Farm Facebook Page for more information.

This Edition:

Real Estate..................................... 30 - 35 Crossword......................................... 36 Trade & Business/Classifieds ...... 37 - 46 Community Contacts............................47

JUSTICES OF THE PEACE COMMISSIONERS FOR DECLARATIONS

Justice of the Peace (Qualified) Community Hub (SCHUB): Tuesday & Thursday................9am -12noon .

Maggie Scattini (Mt Nebo)........... 3289 8175 Peter Gloor (Cedar Ck)............0409 482 767 Peter Jackson (Camp Mtn)...........3289 6495 John Green..............................0400 373 726 Ben Sorensen..........................0407 302 544 Sue Flinders (Kobble Ck).......0466 619 660 David Macdonald(S/Valley)...0452 406 050 Justin Desmond.......................0438 380 767 Julie Lummis (Armstrong Ck)..0404 606 575 Merv Brown.............................0408 748 133 Michael Bentley............................3289 5968 Elliott Baldwin..........................0448 056 110 Linda Smith .............................0409 637 203 Anna Burden............................0423 594 900 Liz Gibbs .................................. 3289 1700

Commissioner for Declarations Alison Murphy...............................3289 2835 Don Goebel.............................0412 932 288

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LOCAL NEWS HOOKED ON NATIVE FISH If you sense something fishy is going on at Lake Samsonvale, you’d be right. The Pine Rivers Fish Management Association (PRFMA) is a voluntary, not-for-profit, community group, which recently completed this season’s fish stocking program at both Lake Samsonvale and Lake Kurwongbah.

The Association’s stocking program runs from October to February each year in order to improve each lake as public recreational fisheries.

Treasurer and Stocking Coordinator, Barry Tucker, said that a total of 101,000 Australian Bass; 40,000 Golden Perch; 13,000 Mary River Cod and 86 Saratoga were released into nearby Lake Samsonvale this season.

Since 2007, the Association has released over 2million native fish fingerlings into Lake Samsonvale.

“The fingerlings purchased and released are on average 50mm,” he said.

He also noted that native fish such as Australian Bass and Golden Perch (Yellow Belly) do not breed in dammed impoundments such as Lake Samsonvale.

In order to maintain native fish species, fingerlings need to be purchased from approved fish hatcheries on a regular basis.

There are numerous environmental benefits of native fish restocking, including improved water quality, enhanced recreational fishing, noxious fish control and the conservation of native fish.

Introducing fingerlings is also a cost effective way to control algae by boosting zooplankton numbers and controlling bait fish populations.

This season’s stocking program cost the Association just over $64,000. In order to fund this program, the PRFMA conducts a Vessel Permit Scheme to allow a limited number of tinnies, kayaks and canoes to operate on part of the lake. All funds from this scheme are allocated to fish stocking as well as ongoing operational and capital costs.

Managed by volunteer members of the PRFMA, the Vessel Permit Scheme provides general passes to anyone who is at least 18 years of age for $120. Family permits are also available for 2 Adults & 2 juniors (12 to 15 years of age) at $160.

For anyone keen to cast their rod, shore based fishing is available to members of the public at designated areas in Lake Samsonvale including Tukuwompa Park and McGavin View. A Stock Impoundment Permit Scheme is necessary to fish in the lake and can be purchased from the

ABOVE: Australian Bass fingerlings.

BELOW: Being released.

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OUR COMMUNITY RESPONDS “The silver lining in any crisis is the incredible support that pours in from people you’ve never met, and may never see again, but completely change your world in that moment,” said Tiffany Lippett, summing up so much of what this community witnessed across our streets and businesses over the last weekend in February.

Local electrician Brad Choyce responded to an electrical emergency in Church St, Samford Village and the depth of the devastation soon sunk in. He made the call out for help and Tiffany, along with many other willing helpers, didn’t hesitate to respond to assist residents whose homes were inundated with flood waters.

“Extraordinary locals and others from far and wide, came prepared to do whatever was needed. So many amazing people who quietly came with home baked relief, paperwork skills for insurance, photograph recovery and salvage, as well as the mud army jobs we normally associate with flood volunteering,” said Tiffany.

It was the same for Keagan Bizzell and Odelle Wolfenden at The Charge Movement on Mt Glorious Road. This was the second full flood they’d experienced since the gym opened. Water was rising very quickly and Keagan sent out an emergency message to members on the Friday asking for help.

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we had moved most of the gear upstairs, we stood back in disbelief. Sunday got even worse with the gym water rising to above shoulder height. Everything we had put up high was now under water.”

The massive recovery effort included 20 people with gurneys, generators brooms and shovels, along with Heysen Dennis from Water Tank Rescue - pushing water and mud out not in! Sadly for Keagan and Odelle, they have made the heartbreaking decision to close the doors for good.

“Running a small business has been tough over the last 2.5 years, but I’m so proud of the growth our community has made,” said Keagan.

According to Steve Parry from Samford Weather Station, February 2022 had the highest monthly rainfall of 1019mm since 3 January 2006 when he first started operation. The rain which fell in Mount Glorious over the 4 days, exceeded the Australian record for maximum rainfall in 24hrs – 709mm.

This is not surprising to Alice Star and Phil Garozzo from Loop Growers. Their biointensive market garden on Eatons Crossing Road, Draper, which supplies chemical free, closed-loop fruit and veg to many restaurants and caterers across Brisbane, was destroyed.

“It goes without saying perhaps, but what’s just transpired out at the farm is a climactic event of colossal proportions. The water levels we experienced were higher than anyone in the area has seen. Something so powerful that it defies explanation and really needed to be seen and felt to be believed,” said Alice.

The fast-moving waters took their hardware for compost collection along with their seedling house and its contents.

“All crops have now either failed or are rapidly being harvested from the ground to be distributed. We are on our knees looking up at an enormous recovery task where the outcome is uncertain and the direction still being coursed.”

Alice’s sisters Jeannie and Billie Star have launched a Gofundme to help with the rebuild. www.gofundme.com/f/help-loopgrowers-farm-with-flood-recovery.

For the residents of Mayfield Road, Cedar Creek, a significant landslide isolated them

in their homes for a number of days.

“We hiked down via House Mountain, a 5.1km out and back trail, through our neighbour’s property into Honeywood Ct. We were fortunate enough to have a car parked on the other side of the floodwater and landslip blocking our way. We took hiking bags down to get groceries, then hiked back up the steep hill,” said Anna Beck.

Concern for our vulnerable and isolated was also on the mind of many local community groups including Meals on Wheels Co-ordinators Tanja and Dee. “On the Friday as waters were starting to rise and roads were closing quickly, we checked for closures every 15 minutes, changing our volunteer delivery routes as necessary at the last minute. We delivered to everyone in the end, despite a couple of meetings on people’s driveways that were under water!”

Clients were called to make sure they had enough food and were so very grateful.

“Our volunteers were outstanding, quite soaked to the bone on their return, but all with smiles on their faces.”

Samford Support Network directed people in immediate need to the Rural Fire Brigade. They also collected information from people who were offering donations or living space. “We need to be mindful that even though the waters have gone down, the damage or emotional impact is still there and support may still be needed,” said Barb Kienast. Please get in touch: ssn@ samfordsupportnetwork.com It’s a timely reminder for us all that as the sun returns, we know that the recovery for so many locally, across the wider Brisbane area and throughout northern NSW will take many many months, if not years – or never.

Chris Roberts from 3D Logistics coordinated collections of essential goods, delivering them to Dave Carswell, DNV Transport at the Port of Brisbane, who then made a number of trips into Lismore and the Northern Rivers. Locals responded generously, including BCF Keperra, who Chris approached with a substantial budget to purchase gas cookers, stretcher beds, 30L drums and other essential equipment. On hearing about what Chris was doing, BCF offered a 60% discount.

This is just an example of the immense support going on behind the scenes – too much to mention - but to each and every person, community group and business, we say thank you. Living in a community where we understand the importance of supporting each other and our local businesses who so often support the community, and have now been badly affected themselves, reminds us again to buy local, eat local, stay local maybe even hug a local!

THE FLOOD THAT WAS - FEBRUARY 2022 Samford Rural Fire Brigade SAMFORD RURAL FIRE BRIGADE CLEANS UP While the Samford and surrounds community will always be our priority 24/7 in fire prevention and protection, we will always help others when the opportunity arises. Unfortunately, the recent massive weather event gave us plenty of opportunity.

The Samford Rural Fire Brigade (SRFB)

Samford Bowls Club I had just sent my regular item to the Village Pump and was thinking - if this rain keeps up, we will have to call off our Thursday night ‘Village Barefoot Bowls’.

Well we did - and then Friday ladies Pennants, all Saturday’s games plus a large private social party with barefoot bowls booked for Saturday night - all cancelled.

Members that could access the club were reporting that it looked like we might be okay. Sunday morning we thought we had made it - little did we know what was going to happen Sunday afternoon. Late on Sunday afternoon a member called a friend who lived nearby, to check if the flooding was impacting the club.

From that simple conversation came an amazing community effort. The phones were ringing and all was arranged for members of the Samford Rural Fire Brigade (SRFB)

worked closely with our rural fire colleagues from Closeburn, Samsonvale, Dayboro, Clear Mountain, Narangba, Mount Nebo and Pumicestone, to help our community and others in the significant clean up.

Our local volunteer firefighters from Samford and surrounds did us proud over several days helping wherever we could, through door knocking for welfare checks, traffic safety, filling sandbags and cleaning up.

The Redcliffe community and businesses at the Rocklea markets were extremely grateful for the help we extended them, as were members of our own Samford Bowls Club which was inundated badly.

The SRFB responded to requests quickly and effectively.

Naturally, priority was given to businesses like the Rocklea Markets given the critical role they play in providing produce across South-East Queensland. In summary, the following is a snapshot of how we helped: • 59 Samford firefighters worked for 676 hours at the Rocklea Markets, washing down 93,000 sq/m of concrete or about 23 acres.

• 10 Samford firefighters provided to come to the club on Monday morning to see if they could help - and help they did!

Club members arrived around 8am Monday to survey the damage, with some brought to tears with what they saw.

The SRFB set to work clearing mud and debris from both carpet greens - a huge task that club members could not contemplate carrying out on their own - a fantastic community effort. All that the members can say is thank you, thank you, thank you.

The work continued all week. Cleaning and more cleaning, inside and out. The parquetry floor and carpets had to go.

The sheds had to be hosed out, the seats that were bent over by the force of the water were straightened. The artificial grass surrounding the greens will all have to be lifted and the base under them leveled.

We would like to thank the many (nonmember) volunteers who did such a great job - Anne from the SRFB (pictured) who spent Friday cleaning the mud from our driveway; Annie Smith from Bunnings Keperra who arrived with a bucket of KFC and some glue scrapers for doing the floor; John Davidson who came with his trailer; and family members and community members who gave their time so generously.

We also had visits from Peter Dutton MP and Nikki Boyd MP. We will have some very important decisions to make to bring us back to where we were, so we will be looking at every grant that is available to us. Once again, a huge THANK YOU to all involved in starting our club on the road to recovery.

flood safety assistance - 48 hours.

14 firefighters worked a total of 98 hours cleaning the Samford Bowls Club.

• Four firefighters filled sandbags – 26 hours.

• This totals some 848 hours in which we contributed to the significant clean up.

In other activities conducted by the SRFB during January and February, we were advised of 38 non-permit burns, assisted at 11 road traffic crashes, provided community assistance 4 times and attended a vegetation fire.

Having witnessed several community members driving through flooded areas, we wish to reiterate the importance of community members acting responsibly during heavy rain and the flooding of roads and bridges. Whether it is fire or flood, please remain vigilant and do not put yours or others’ lives at risk.

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Mark Orreal 2nd Officer, SRFB

GOOD NEWS Saturday. 5th March - we did it! Not perfect, but we were able to play a full day of bowls. The Tyre Power competition in the morning (still on top of Pool A), Alex Gow Round 5 in the afternoon, along with in-club competitions and a full house of social bowlers.

Facebook: Samford District Bowls Club for the full story. info@samfordbowls.com. au or 3289 1204. Please leave a message.

Janice Ridley

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SAMFORD EDIBLE GARDEN TRAIL UPDATE The recipes below are but two favourites from many. We hope you can incorporate at least one into your pumpkin harvest recipe list!

PUMPKINS GALORE Pumpkins really are the lazy gardener’s best friend. Readily growing from most compost heaps, they are a spreading vine that clearly loves rich well drained soil. Find a spot with full sun and plenty of room to expand and they will require little more than a good mulch and occasional watering in dry weather. Make sure you harvest them in the dry and when the stems are shrivelled, preferably after some weeks of dry heat to cure them so they store longer.

The trick is to harvest one and test it out for good firm bright orange flesh before picking more.

While traditional harvest times for the humble pumpkin are autumn to winter, some of us have an early start with mature pumpkins already appearing well before the indulgent Pumpkin Soup kind of cooler weather we quite enjoy once done with the summer humidity. So now is the perfect time to get in and think about what to do with this amazingly versatile vegetable.

We often eat it as a veggie, but in fact it’s a fruit. No wonder it’s good for both savory and sweet dishes. Pumpkins are the ultimate flexible food; easily cooked or roasted, mashed, cubed, pureed, pickled and fermented, they can be dressed up or down making it great for simple meals or something more elaborate.

Basic Roast Pumpkin salad Ingredients: Kent/Japanese pumpkin, roasted with oil Green leaves (basil, rocket, baby spinach, etc) Fetta Cheese in cubes Toasted pine/macadamia nuts Balsamic Dressing (caramelised balsamic is a delight) Method: Toss pumpkin in oil and roast at around 200c. Some leave the skin on, others remove it before or after roasting. Timing will depend upon the size of the pieces, so testing with a fork is useful and waiting until it’s slightly caramelised is even better!

Once roasting is completed, mix with the leaves and fetta. Serve topped with nuts, drizzling the dressing over to complete.

Grow the dish by roasting some other veggies in with the pumpkin such as capsicum, beetroot, onion, garlic and fennel, keeping in mind they will need to be added at times suitable for them to roast without burning or under-cooking. Leftovers are great the next day, or blitz roasted pumpkin with diced tomatoes or coconut cream and some garlic for a delicious soup (sorry, couldn’t help adding that).

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by Corinne Parnell Ingredients: 1.5kg pumpkin, peel, deseed and remove fibre 1L water 3 oranges, sliced into thin semi circles 3 lemons sliced into thin semi circles 100g fresh ginger root, finely shredded 1kg granulated sugar Method: Grate pumpkin coarsely long ways so pieces are as long as possible.

Put grated pumpkin, water, oranges, lemons, ginger into preserving pan, bring to boil then simmer for 25-30 mins or until the citrus peel is just soft.

Add sugar, stirring until dissolved, return to boil, then cook over medium heat for a further 25-30 mins, or until the mixture is thick enough for a wooden spoon drawn through the centre to leave a clear channel.

Remove pan from heat for a few minutes allowing the fruit to settle, then start to ladle marmalade into sterilised jars and seal.

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LOCAL NEWS

Replacement Certificates If your Queensland certificates have been lost, damaged or destroyed in a declared disaster area, you can apply to have them replaced. Complete a request and a Registry Officer will contact you.

Conditions apply. www.qld.gov.au/law/ births-deaths-marriages-and-divorces/ birth-death-and-marriage-certificates/ disaster-recovery-replacement-certificates The Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment (AGDRP) of $1,000 per eligible adult and $400 per eligible child is now available for people impacted by a flooding event. This one-off, non-means tested payment is available to eligible people in those affected local government areas who have suffered a significant loss, including a severely damaged or destroyed home or serious injury.

Employees, small business owners and farmers who experience loss of income as a result of a major disaster may be eligible for the Disaster Recovery Allowance (DRA) which provides a maximum of 13 weeks payment from the date you have or will have loss of income as a direct result of a disaster.

Eligible residents can claim support online via myGov or by calling Services Australia on 180 22 66.

See page 17 in this edition for further information about MBRC assistance.

Have you heard of Pickleball?

‘Contagious’ and ‘addictive’ are often the words used to describe America’s fastest growing sport, and now the Aussie’s are picking up their paddles. Pickleball is a mixture of tennis, table tennis and badminton, making it easy to learn and play.

Samford’s newest tennis club, Samford Valley Tennis has been hosting outdoor Pickleball sessions on Thursday and Friday nights. Now head coach Zak Davidson will be hosting indoor Pickleball sessions each Sunday from 1pm - 3pm in the Samford Community Centre.

“All my life I’ve played tennis and have been coaching for 14 years, so I was a bit hesitant to try this modified version.

However, after playing for the first time just two months ago, I was hooked,” said Zak. “I’d encourage everyone to play the ce ricts Chamber of Commer ford and Dist sport -Samadults, grandparents, or kids. High school students can get a whipping from

75-year-old players, and everyone can do it while having fun, getting some exercise and building friendships,” he said.

Brisbane has a large community of Pickleball players with a handful even heading to the US to play the world’s biggest tournament, The Minto US Open Pickleball Championship, played across 64 pickleball courts over 1 week in April.

“Pickleball is played on a small court that promotes conversation and interaction with your opponents. It’s great for people in wheelchairs, for amputees, the hearing impaired - it just works for everyone! It helps promote social interactions, helps with loneliness and depression - a universally loved sport.”

If you’d like to join in on the fun visit www.samfordvalleytennis.com.au

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OUT & ABOUT SAMFORD SCOUTS GET ONTO THE WATER After all the rain and the floods in the past couple of weeks, the Samford Cub and Joey Scouts were still able to enjoy the water activities held on Saturday 5 March at Brownsea Water Activities Centre, Shorncliffe.

After morning parade, the Samford youth were given a Sun and Water Safety talk and a briefing on the day’s agenda. With life jackets on and paddles in hand, the Cubs and Joeys under leadership supervision, canoed down Nudgee Creek.

Amongst the muddy brown waters on a

high tide, the youth observed a lot of debris washed up from the huge weather event Brisbane witnessed the week before. It was very exciting for them all.

Morning tea was by the banks of the creek and then they paddled on to Nudgee Beach. The youth walked along the path to the Nudgee Beach Reserve for lunch and a play in the playground. Excitement was high with the kids while watching the water crash into the beach walls at Nudgee Beach.

After lunch, the Samford group paddled back to Brownsea and then had some down time playing board games, drawing and playing hide and seek.

Homebake was next on the agenda for afternoon tea which always brings a lot of excitement to day camps. Cubs and Joeys enjoyed the biscuits, cakes and slices which had been made by their parents.

Before dinner, the Cubs and Joeys got into Patrol groups and practised their skits ready for the evening’s entertainment.

Hamburgers were a hit for dinner plus jelly and fruit - what more does a Cub or Joey need. The Leaders and adult helpers also enjoyed the dinner menu.

Next on the agenda was the campfire, skits and a sing-along. Great entertainment for the evening which finished with a quick hide and seek game in the dark. It was a fantastic day camp for all and a huge BRAVO to our wonderful Samford Leaders who organised the day.

Noah Jorgensen (Cub Scout)

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GARDENING CLUB AT THE SCHUB The Samford Social Gardening Club welcomes Brendan Killen from the Orchid Society to the Samford Community Hub (SCHUB) on 7 April.

Come along to learn about how to fertilise and pot your orchids, as well as look after tree orchids. You can bring along your own orchids to show and any plants which are not looking too well. Please arrive at 9.30am for a 10am start. New visitors welcome. Call Glenys for more information: 0408 422 084.

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GET INVOLVED SEG ‘COME & TRY’ DAY – Take two!

Our thoughts are with those impacted by the extraordinary recent weather events and flooding in our region. It was heartening though, to see such wonderful community spirit shown too. United by a love of horses and kindred spirit, complete strangers didn’t hesitate to offer support through social media with kind offers of shelter, bedding, hay, rugs and more. It’s so reassuring to be part of a connected and supportive community of like-minded horse lovers.

Access to our club grounds on Denis Goodwin Reserve was significantly impacted by the flooding - as happens whenever there’s a big rain event. Our four professional sand arenas usually hold up quite well most wet seasons, however this time there was some considerable sand washout of the two eastern arenas (3 & 4), southern ends. Thanks everyone for your patience meantime, whilst we await remediation works. Notably, the sodic clay on the remainder of our club grounds

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SEG’s illustrious President Richard nails the ball obstacle at a recent WE event riding ole’ Jack! If he can, anyone can! (...sorry boss)

unfortunately restricts access by even the most 4WD of vehicles, so fingers crossed the weather holds and we’ll be good to go in no time.

We know everyone’s just itching to get back on their horses, so have we got an exciting event-packed season for you!

Coming up on Sat 19th March is another Working Equitation (WE) ‘Come & Try’ day for members and non-members! Places are filling fast and we expect it’ll be booked out – just like our last hugely successful ‘Come & Try’ event in February – a combined WE, Dressage & Jumping day. Along with plenty of events in all 3 disciplines, there’s lots of regular clinics, training days and equine education opportunities.

If you’re not yet a member of SEG, we encourage one and all to come on down and check out why we’re the largest EA club in QLD - and growing! Spectators are warmly welcomed, including dogs on leads.

Grab a great coffee, relax in the shade on our Samford Community Bank (Bendigo Bank) grandstand and enjoy the picturesque surrounds.

Loads of parking - enter via Samford Showgrounds main gate. Come on over, say hi and tell us what ‘hands on’ action-packed volunteering job you’d love to learn! Keep up to date via our website, calendar and links to our fb pages for the latest updates: www.samfordequestriangroup.com See you at SEG!

BRENDALE EVENING VIEW CLUB Ladies, do you want to make a difference?

Brendale Evening VIEW Club is seeking new members to join our club. Why not come along to one of our dinner meetings as a visitor to see if VIEW is for you?

We are a fun and friendship club, where you can meet new friends, enjoy a meal, listen to an informative guest speaker and attend additional social activities. While we’re having fun, we also fundraise for The Smith Family, along with VIEW clubs across Australia.

We meet on the third Tuesday of the month, 6.30pm for 7pm start at Aspley Hornets Football Club, 50 Graham Road, Carseldine. Hornets have their Government Health plan in place to accommodate us. For further information: please phone President Shayne: 0409 991 428. Bookings required and you are very welcome.

OUT & ABOUT Samford Museum Flooding has been the topic of conversation all around the district in recent weeks. Photos of floodwaters published in The Village Pump will be added to our collection. Over time we have been able to obtain some interesting photos and stories of previous big floods and, as a result, we have been able to assist with enquiries relating to these floods. In time, the “2022 Big Flood” photos will also be appreciated.

Photos and reminiscences held at the museum tell us of other past flooding events, such as when the milk carrier was crossing the weir at Mount O’Reilly Road.

Story goes, he was collecting cans of milk from farmers around the area and the flood waters rose. He was halfway across on his return trip, when the force of the water was almost too great, so he opened the cabin doors on both sides allowing the rushing water to flow through while he drove slowly across to safe ground.

With the approach of the wet season, long-time residents at the top end of Cedar Creek Road and other similar locations, always purchased enough essentials to last

them a month, knowing that heavy rain would flood roads and creeks and prevent them moving from their properties. Floods also often brought landslides around many properties but were not as frightening to the early families as bushfires.

The photo above was taken at the museum recently while work was in progress on our new covered area in front of the Timber Demonstration Stage next to the entranceway from John Scott Park.

Museum Re-Opens The museum will re-open to the public from Sunday 27th March and will open each Wednesday and Sunday from 10am to 4pm. Admission is $5 for adults and $1 for children. School and community groups by special arrangement. For further information, phone President Geoff Harris on 0417 610 983, or send an email to info@ samfordmuseum.com.au.

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OUT & ABOUT

Samford Lions Club Each year Samford Lions group has a working bee at Kupidabin Park in Samford Village. There has been some damage to the park after the recent floods and so the early March working bee has been delayed until the ground has dried enough for cars and wheelbarrows to move over the lush green grass and avoid leaving unsightly track marks.

The land in and surrounding Samford has sustained life for thousands of years.

Samford’s first inhabitants were an Aboriginal tribe that belonged to the Waka language group who named the area Kupidabin, an Aboriginal word from the Waka language, meaning ‘place of possums’. Samford was an important location for “kippa-ring” or initiation ceremony. Tribes from Ipswich, Cressbrook, Mount Brisbane and Brisbane would travel here to have their “kippas” (young men) initiated. Their history remains by means of a Bora-Ring (Durn) which is still accessible to view at Wights Mountain on Upper Camp Mountain Road.

There are some beautiful native trees in this park, including a Rhodosphaera Rhodanthema. This gorgeous local tree is growing well and is currently about 10 meters tall. In the spring, when it is blossoming, it stands out with its striking red sphere flowers and is a pleasure to admire.

Having a quick look around at the park this morning, there is no litter to pick up, but there will be some repairs needed

to some washed away steps and to the playground area. We aim to have a working bee before the end of March, so long as the weather permits. Fortunately, there is no fresh graffiti to remove, but some sweeping is required under the shelter.

If you happen to see people moving mulch around trees and removing unsightly weeds, please come and say hello. We are always ready to chat, and the Samford Lions group are happy to continue maintaining this wonderful little park that brings joy to young children and families.

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JAZZ COMES TO TOWN! Cafe Lagarto kicks off Saturday Night Jazz on 26th March at 6pm, with a plan to host live jazz on the last Saturday of every month after that.

Celebrating the cool, sultry vibe that IS jazz, diners can enjoy their choice of gourmet platters (cheese, antipasti, charcuterie), along with cocktails from Lagarto’s specially designed new cocktail menu. All this while you chill listening to 3 hours of live jazz music, from 6.30pm.

To launch this event, the gorgeous Leena Salim will be accompanied by her awesome fellow musos on double bass and keyboard.

An accomplished jazz performer, Leena is also a local and has recently joined the line-up of musicians performing on Sunday mornings.

Native Plants Market The Barn, Samford Showgrounds

Saturday April 2nd | 9am - 3pm | FREE Entry Native Plants Queensland members welcome everyone to this huge Autumn Plants Market to be held at The Barn, Samford Showgrounds - the perfect new venue to showcase an incredible array of Aussie native plants.

• Native plants are excellent for our environment.

• Range of sizes from tubes to mature plants.

• Expert advice available from the growers on plant selection and care.

• A huge selection of plants at very reasonable prices.

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Alternating months with Leena will be the divine Danny Mose and friends. Danny has long been a regular monthly performer on Sunday mornings at the cafe, his velvety smooth voice blending with the sounds of jazz guitar and drums. We look forward to seeing Danny in April’s Saturday Night Jazz at the cafe (April 30).

Bookings are encouraged, and special pre-booking early bird prices are available on all the platters. Head to www.cafelagarto. com.au for bookings and platter orders.

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NATIVE PLANTS MARKET Samford Showgrounds It’s almost here! NPQ’s popular Autumn Plants Market will be held for the second time in the main pavilion (‘barn’) at the Samford Showgrounds on Saturday 2 April (this event used to be held at Grovely TAFE, but the Showgrounds has much better access and parking). Doors open at 9am and the market closes at 3pm. This is a wonderful opportunity to buy unusual, quality native plants at good prices and to receive expert advice about your garden.

It doesn’t matter whether you want large trees and shrubs to revegetate an acreage block, some flowering plants for a new sunny garden, some understorey plants for those shady spots, or even a beautiful pot plant: there is something for everyone. We recommend you get there early to get the best selection. Covid rules apply and proof of vaccination will be required at the door.

There are likely to be long queues for entry, but we will get people inside as

quickly as we can. We will be increasing the number of checkouts this year (technology on site permitting), so you can get your purchases home a little quicker. Snacks and drinks will be available for purchase.

Samford Branch (Grower 10) will have a great range of species suitable for our district. We look forward to seeing you there.

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LOCAL NEWS A New Service Preserving The Past In an area that changes every year but is awash with remarkable historical stories, it is more important than ever to keep Samford’s memories alive. A new free service at certain Moreton Bay Region Libraries and Museums is now on hand to assist.

Preservation Stations create digital copies of family photographs, slides, negatives and documents and can be found at Redcliffe Museum, Redcliffe Library, Bribie Island Seaside Museum, and Caboolture Library, with another station available at Pine Rivers Heritage Museum when it reopens in March.

“We’ve already had a really great uptake on this service, and they generated quite a buzz on social media when we launched them,” Moreton Bay Regional Council Mayor, Peter Flannery, said.

“The pandemic has put the spotlight on how valuable time with family and friends is, and this service provides a great opportunity to look back on good times, and look forward to more in the future,” he said.

“Digitising photos, letters, documents and films give researchers, historians and the

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wider community insight into the past, and how events of the past have shaped the region we live in today.”

Samford Museum Research Officer, Eileen Kemp, echoes these sentiments about the value of digitising historical records.

“The importance of scanning old documents and photos, should they be lost to damage, deterioration, fire, flood, cannot be overstated,” Eileen said.

to learn about the past. For example, what their land was previously used for? Local grass-roots knowledge is important,” she said.

For more information on Preservation Stations visit: www.moretonbay.qld. gov.au/libraries/Discover/Technology/ Preservation-Stations while information on preservation services provided by the Samford Museum is available at: www. samfordmuseum.com.au Tanya Hall

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“Photos can tell more than the main subject; the backgrounds hold lots of details. Digitised photos can be enlarged and more detail discovered,” she said.

While great-granddad’s slides can now be quickly digitised, home videos on VHS tapes and kids’ voices attempting a tune on cassette can also be turned into more accessible digital files at select Preservation Stations.

Division 11 Councillor, Darren Grimwade, says the new Preservation Stations are beneficial for ticking off an ever-growing to-do list.

“I’m sure I’m not the only one with old photo albums, slides and other important documents stacked up in boxes. It’s one of those things you keep telling yourself you’ll get to ‘one day,’ Councillor Grimwade said. “This is just another great service that proves our libraries are more than just about books these days,” he said.

Visitors using the Preservation Stations can opt to donate copies of their items to Council’s local history collection at: ourstory.moretonbay.qld.gov.au. Our own Samford Museum also welcomes digitised photos and reminiscences relating to Samford’s past, with volunteers on hand to scan photos and return the originals as part of our very own digitisation service.

“The Samford Museum has received and been able to share digitised photos. Not just to and from local residents, also from families who have moved away. Just recently I worked with a lady in Cairns sharing digitised photos,” Eileen said.

“With so much change in land use, education, transport, homelife as well as technology and communication taking place in the past century, adults and students want

COMING TO SAMFORD! 24 March 7am – midday.

We all know and love the Samford Valley Markets held on the second Saturday of the month at St Pauls Church grounds. Well – you can now enjoy a second market on the last Saturday of the month, specifically focusing on fresh food.

The first Fresh Food Market launches on Saturday 26th March and you can expect to see fresh provisions, coffee and crepes from stallholders including Little Acorn Coffee, Ja’dore Crepes, Tallegalla Fresh as well as seedlings and fruit trees. Gilly’s Ready To Go, a locally owned business specialising in Ready To Go meals, as well as all of your favourite butcher lines, will also be there.

If you’re a fan of crusty sourdough bread dipped into delicious olive oil, a few olives and a drink of your choice, come and visit The Australian Good Oil Company‘s stall. They’ll also be delicious pastries and croissants to enjoy with your morning cuppa while you soak up the atmosphere.

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DID YOU KNOW? Stress and our Nervous System As an Osteopath with twenty-seven years of experience, I have had the opportunity to treat people with many different conditions like migraine headaches, TMJ dysfunction, back and neck pain. I’ve treated babies with colic and elderly patients with breathing difficulties. With all patients I’ve seen over the years, there is always a common thread - stress. Whether it’s physical stress due to musculoskeletal strain, physiological stress due to fighting an infection, or emotional stress due to the death of a loved one, stress is always a major disrupter of the body’s healing mechanisms.

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endocrine system releases more stress hormones, the immune system functions less efficiently, the digestive system operates less effectively, and the cardiovascular system works harder.

These affects are wide ranging. It has been estimated that over 80% of diseases are stress related. We have all been placed under increased stress recently, which can have a dramatic effect on our health.

Remember, stress reduces the efficiency of our immune system, not great during a pandemic! So, what can we do?

Rest is a great place to start, it helps reduce nervous system irritation. Unfortunately, many have lost the art of resting thinking that watching TV or playing a computer

game is resting. The best rest is when we connect with nature - we live in a wonderful region with incredible natural beauty. Have a cup of tea and watch the sunset over the mountains, listen to wildlife, feel the breeze and breathe.

Osteopathic treatment also provides you with rest. It’s a fantastic way to help your body re-balance, to reduce strain patterns of the musculoskeletal system and to calm the sympathetic nervous system. Rest is a great by-product of osteopathic treatment regardless of whether you are getting treated for sciatica, headaches, asthma or sinus congestion. It is during this period of rest that our body can rebalance, repair and heal most efficiently.

A great advantage of moving my practice to home is that finding rest within a treatment is far easier in natural settings.

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OUT & ABOUT Sponsorships kickstart RDA program Sponsorships from Dividing Line Fencing and the Community Bank Samford and Brendale (Bendigo Bank) have helped to financially kickstart the 2022 Samford RDA program.

(Riding for the Disabled) Senior Branch Manager of the Community Bank, Mandy Bell, recently visited the Samford RDA centre at Samford Showgrounds to check on the progress of sponsored horse, Paddington Bear (pictured).

Mandy said the bank’s annual horse sponsorship, which contributes to the cost of Paddington’s feed and care, was an example of how the bank invested its profits back into the community, supporting many local groups who bank with them.

Community Bank Samford has been a longtime horse sponsor as well as providing a range of general support to Samford RDA over many years.

Dividing Line Fencing is a Samford RDA Centre sponsor. The local fencing company provides financial assistance to help meet the costs of running the centre. The RDA program caters for children and adults with a wide range of disabilities, helping to build core body strength, co-ordination and confidence.

Samford RDA thanks the Community Bank Samford, Dividing Line Fencing and all other sponsors for their ongoing support, especially in recent times when Covid restrictions have limited the program and RDA’s fundraising capabilities.

DIVISION 11 COUNCIL REPORT Rates rebate and extension Well it has certainly been a chaotic, emotional and exhausting couple of weeks for many residents and businesses right across the region with the unprecedented weather event we experienced. Council is continuing to work on ways to assist the community in its recovery and have made some assistance available with your rates.

A one-off rates rebate of $250 for owner occupied properties that have suffered significant damage from this disaster will be available via application from 21 March and will be included on your 1 April to 30 June 2022 rates notice.

The eligibility for Council’s financial hardship policy has been extended to owner-operated small businesses within the region who will also be able to apply for the rebate on their rates. If you are a residential property owner impacted by the floods, please contact Customer Service on 3205 0555 to see if you can make use of the interest free repayment plan to pay off your rates. To further assist where we can, Council is giving all ratepayers an extra 30 days to pay their rates for the quarter ending 30 June 2022.

As you can appreciate, Council has

been inundated with requests for repairs to roads and infrastructure and these are being prioritised and actioned as quickly as possible, so please be mindful of the massive task ahead when you are dealing with Council staff, as the majority of them are residents and have been affected as well.

There is a lot of information on Council’s website www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au but if you have any questions, you can call my office on 3480 6455 or email Darren. grimwade@moretonbay.qld.gov.au Flood Response I’ve been amazed by the spirit and determination locals have shown to help others and get the Samford area on the road to recovery.

One of the worst hit areas were the homes at Mayfield Road, which were totally cut off by a huge 100m long landslide that was up to 4m high in some parts and had large trees throughout. Council was notified on February 28 and immediately performed welfare checks on residents trapped in their homes with the help of the SES. Other parts of Division 11 that have been heavily affected by landslips include Campbells Pocket Road, Mount Mee, Freds Road, Ocean View, Laceys Creek Road, and the Goat Track at Highvale, which locals should avoid until our crews are able to repair them in full.

Council held a special meeting to fasttrack a suite of Flood Relief packages. It includes a rates rebate and a $1 million Flood Recovery Fund for community groups to clean-up, repair and rebuild following the floods. There are further Hardship Grants accessible through the Queensland Government or by using Council’s ‘Funding Finder’.

MBRC Funding Finder: https:// www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/Services/ Community-Support/Grants-and-Funding/ Funding-Finder.

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OUT & ABOUT

On Shrove Tuesday (AKA Pancake Tuesday) a small team of St Pauls folk gathered in the afternoon outside Drakes and handed freshly made pancakes to any passer-by willing to accept one. Now, we know that we had originally indicated that we would be doing it in the morning, but was it moved to the afternoon when we expected that there would be more people in the area, including families and school kids. Who knew that the schools would be closed for the day?

On Sunday March 6th, Bishop Jeremy Greaves made a pastoral visit to St Paul’s and while there confirmed Bhan, Ellie and Sabrina, an unusually joyful start to the season of Lent. Lent is usually associated with restraint, self-examination and fasting.

A plentiful morning tea after the service ensured that the fasting was set aside for the time being.

While preaching of the account of the temptation of Jesus in the wilderness, Bishop Jeremy noted that “... the story is only partly about temptation. The story is really about choice, about Jesus’ choice and

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For the time-being we have services at 8am and 10am. Proof of vaccination is asked for the 8am service but not required at the 10am service. We hope that this provides option where everyone can feel safe. As health directives have eased general restrictions, we will be reviewing this decision on a monthly basis.

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SAMFORD HEALTH AND WELLBEING SUPPORT Many Kinds of Love Recently we have seen inspiring examples of selfless love by people rescuing those in danger, giving to others in need, and providing sanctuary for folk whose homes have been lost. The ancient Greeks called it Agape (selfless love). It is the pure love given knowingly without expectation of anything in return, given without question.

Sometimes that wonderful universal love comes from people who have suffered in times past.

One example of this is Kim who oversees DETAIL FACE-TO-FACE and the Facebook group DETAIL.connect.

D E TA I L h e l p s connect those who have experienced anxiety and depression as well as their carers. This group focuses on healthy self-love, so important if people want to be involved in other healthy sorts of love. DETAIL FACE-TO-FACE will meet again at the SCHUB on April 8 at 3.30pm.

Another expression of Agape is the GOOD IDEAS FORUM led by Jenni to discuss concepts such as Love, through reference to literature, art and experience.

The driving force of this discussion is its positivity, its desire to help people see the good in the world. The topic of the next forum is The Many Kinds of Love - 3.30pm on Friday 25th March at the SCHUB. Each Friday at the SCHUB, everyone is welcome to join us for a CUPPA AND A CHAT from 2.00pm till 5.00pm. It’s also a chance to grab a book or three at the free SDPPA Book Swap.

Friday afternoon at the SCHUB hopefully gives folk in our community chances to build connections with others and networks of support so important in these turbulent times. A $2.00 donation covers coffee/tea and a wee bite, as well as helping in a small way, to ever improve the facilities at the SCHUB.

Wednesday, 30 March & Thursday, 28 April

What better way to experience the true character of a community than connecting to the very people who live and breathe the lifestyle every day.

That’s why, at Samford Grove, we’re opening our doors. So, let’s catch up for a cuppa and a chat!

Come along to experience our boutique community View our new 1 and 2 bed apartments ready to move into now Learn about our upcoming Stage 3 home release Hear about the benefits of community living Tour our community, 5-star facilities and sales displays Meet the residents who already call Samford Grove home

We’re brewing the coffee and icing the cake, and you’re invited to join us.

Meet the team at Samford Grove Retirement Village including our friendly and supportive management team and Samford Grove’s very own residents at our free Coffee & Cake information session and tour.

WHERE & WHEN Samford Grove 18 Mountain Camp Road, Samford Village QLD 4520 Wednesday, 30 March 1.30pm – 2.30pm Thursday, 28 April 1.30pm – 2.30pm Call Desley on 0475 032 505 or visit samfordgrove.com.au/coffeeandcake Bookings are essential as places are limited.

Attendance and COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements: To ensure the health and wellbeing of residents and staff, we are conducting our Coffee & Cake information session and tour events in accordance with the required COVID Safe plan. Reside are requesting that all attendees to Reside events are vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect the residents and staff in our communities.

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OUT & ABOUT

QCWA Samford The CWA had a double celebration on 8 March. It was International Women’s Day and we enjoyed a special Morning Tea in our new fitted out kitchen complete with appliances, while fundraising for Associated Country Women of the World (ACWW), a world-wide organisation that helps women and ultimately families in need.

Thank you to our bankers and to all members who came along including our friends of Country Womens Association for joining us. A hearty congratulations to Diane for making this such a great and interesting morning. Diane was very grateful to all who contributed.

My 94 year old mother who came just had the best time. Special thanks to our guest speaker Maree Cummings, a Flight Nurse with the Royal Flying Doctors who gave a great presentation about the multi-tasking role flight nurses undertake.

Hiring the CWA Hall in Main Street now comes with all the mod cons in our new, spacious kitchen – including a dishwasher.

It’s a Call Estelle: 0414 890 094.

QCWA Samford caters for small to medium group functions and other special occasions. Contact Fiona; 0421 353 272.

Next meeting: 20 April at 10am. Any prospective members are most welcome.

We support Samford women and the wider community through friendship, activities and community engagement.

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Please note: This event will be subject to COVID-19 status at the time. All attendees must register their details and pay an entry ticket fee. Places are limited. No walk-ins permitted.

Bookings: www.hillschamber.org.au/ events. Attendees accept and acknowledge the following 2 conditions of entry: The Hills and Districts Chamber of Commerce Inc exists to support its members to achieve profitable and sustainable businesses and effective not-for-profit organisations. We do this: • through networking, information exchange and education; • through developing apolitical, positive relationships and communications with all levels of government; • by contributing to the wider social, health and well-being of our community.

Come and enjoy a fabulous full buffet while you hear a great speaker and meet our members and guests. Learn more about The Hills & Districts, its business and its people.

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Meet the Candidates Forum: Breakfast Meeting 26 April 2022 The Hills & Districts Chamber of Commerce Inc. are hosting a Meet the Candidates Forum to provide an opportunity for Candidates in the upcoming federal election to answer your questions.

The forum provides an opportunity for Chamber members and the wider community to question and hear the responses of candidates standing for election in a friendly and cooperative atmosphere.

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OUT & ABOUT MAKERS ON MAIN EASTER WORKSHOPS Get in quick to attend these latest workshop offerings!

Wednesday 23 March: Easter Cushion.

9.30am – 2.30pm. Cost: $115.00 Skill level - basic sewing skills a must.

In this workshop we will construct a fun Easter Cushion. A pre-cut kit will be supplied.

Techniques will include patchwork piecing, open foot machine applique and embroidery. The cushion has a bound edge finish and an envelope closure on the back. You will need a working sewing machine with a couple of empty bobbins.

Your sewing kit should consist of a 1/4” foot, an open toe foot for embroidery and a walking foot compatible with your sewing machine. Pins, quilt clips (not a necessity, but useful for binding).

Friday 25 March: Easter Tulip Table Runner.

9.30am – 2.30pm. Cost: $110.00 Skill level - basic sewing skills a must.

In this workshop we will construct a beautiful quilted, tulip design table runner.

The full kit will be pre-cut and pieced

together in class. You will need a working sewing machine with a couple of empty bobbins. Your sewing kit should consist of a 1/4” foot, and a walking foot compatible with your sewing machine. Pins, quilt clips (not a necessity, but useful for binding).

Saturday 9 April: Easter Wreath in watercolour with Rachael King.

10am - 12:00 noon. Cost: $70 This class is open to all skill levels.

Join Rachael for a couple of hours of fun creating a colourful watercolour wreath featuring a cute bunny, easter eggs and flowers. All materials provided.

Sunday 10 April: Adult/child Easter Eggs in watercolour with Rachael King.

10:00am - 11:30am. Cost: $70 Open to any skill level - ages 5+. Create 3 pieces of artwork during this 1.5 hour session with Rachael. We will be creating a bunny in a basket and 2 very bright Easter eggs.

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OUT & ABOUT SKY, SEA, LAND LINES Exhibition Artworks on, in and with paper Richard Randall Art Studio, Mt Coottha Botanical Gardens 23-27 March 10am – 4pm This exhibition celebrates and documents an emerging community of contemporary artists based in Qld that are making works of art and addressing contemporary issues through the properties of paper itself.

It will be a rare pleasure and a unique experience for the public to see art work

where the medium of paper extends beyond its character as a substrate to being an essential ingredient in the portrayal of the concept of lines in our environment.

The ‘Sky, Sea, Land Lines’ exhibition will present an eclectic array of works. Works that have been motivated by important moments which have been etched into the mind, making an impression on the artist; moments that are used as content to tell a story in, on and with the medium of paper.

The exhibition also features 2 “Walk and Talk” sessions daily at 11.00am and 2.00pm, where visitors will be able to talk to the artists about the works.

When you have enjoyed the exhibition, there is a second chance to see more works created in the Artisan Store. Many of the exhibitors have skills in other mediums, so as well as cards, notebooks, unique miniature books and journals, expect to see jewellery, baskets and works in the fibre arts. The best place to select your individually designed art piece for any gift

giving occasion. www.papermakersqld. org.au. Facebook: Papermakers and Artists Facebook Group

ZOE QUINN WALKING AWAY For anyone who has attended the Christmas on Main Street Community event hosted by the SDPPA over the last 2 years, you may well have enjoyed the indi-folkpop tunes of 19 year old singer-songwriter Zoe Quinn. Zoe’s latest single, Walking Away, produced by Cody McWaters (King Stingray, Kurilpa Reach), was launched on New Year’s Eve while performing live at Bushtime at Woodfordia.

In 2020, Zoe recorded and released her debut EP, Hearts On Sleeves, along with her follow up single Strange World, produced

by Steve Kempnich (Powderfinger, Birds of Tokyo). All her music has been recorded at Airlock Studios at Camp Mountain.

Throughout 2021, Zoe regularly played at festivals and events across South East Queensland, and she is a regular at cafes in the Samford area.

You can support Zoe by streaming her original music on Spotify, Apple Music, Soundcloud, or hear her live at her next gig at the Redcliffe Festival of Sails on 15th April. Zoe is also available for private bookings. If you haven’t heard her before, head to www.zoequinnmusic.com or Facebook: Zoe Quinn Music

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OUT & ABOUT As recovery from the flood damage around Qld and NSW continues, the Library has been able to assist with lending equipment as well as donating items.

Friday 4th March saw Andrew Faulkner of Drakes Samford draw the winning ticket in the Win a One Hour Flight in a Tiger Moth.

Margaret Baltis of Samford was the lucky winner. CLS would like to thank all those who purchased tickets, in support of new premises for the Library.

Cedar Creek Public Hall requested all books of Saturday Books 4 Sale be removed by 28th February. Floods delayed removal and unfortunately, multiple boxes of books were damaged from flood waters. The remaining approximately 350 cartons of the book collection are required to be removed by 28th May 2022.

Finding private land to store the collection is now of high urgency. Council has advised no land is available for lease in the Samford area, including temporary lease. The Library mostly has funds on hand to erect a certified temporary structure covering approximately

120 - 140 m2, which would provide a home for the entire book collection, including 100 cartons stored at members’ properties; provide sufficient space to access and maintain the collection and allow some book borrowing to recommence if a landowner was in agreement. Please get in touch at info@communitylibrarysamford. org with any offers of help.

Bunnings Keperra once again kindly supported the Library, hosting the themed Children’s Books, Toys, Puzzles and Games fundraiser day. A second themed event Farming & Gardening; Art & Craft; and Cookbooks - will be held on 19th March 2022, 8:30am – 2:30pm, weather permitting.

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OUT & ABOUT Land Buyback Program Preserves Wildlife Habitat Moreton Bay Regional Council has purchased 12.75 hectares of key koala habitat at 309 Eatons Crossing Road that will be preserved and safeguarded from development as part of the new Land Buyback for Environmental Purposes Program. Mayor Peter Flannery said this was the third and also the largest purchase to date, and there were plans to kick the program into overdrive over the coming years.

“Moreton Bay is home to 119 rare, threatened or endangered wildlife species like koalas, the powerful owl, the rainforest acomis plant and many more that are integral to our local ecosystem,” he said. “These properties are strategically placed within existing Moreton Bay green corridors and the aim is to maintain, connect and enhance these green corridors so that wildlife can pass through safely and live happy lives.”

Councillor Cath Tonks (Division 9) said this was a proud moment for her and local residents who have called for more green initiatives to protect wildlife.

“Whenever I speak to residents about what matters to them, it always comes back to protecting the local environment and wildlife species like koalas and possums,” she said.

“The Land Buyback for Environmental Purposes Program is a direct response to those calls and I’m so proud to deliver on those promises, so that our children and future grandchildren have a beautiful region to call home for decades to come. We’ve already planted 1,200 new trees at the Clear Mountain property we bought last year, which is just up the road from this one and we have more plantings scheduled so that we can restore and rehabilitate it back to its former glory.”

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OUT & ABOUT DAYBORO HISTORY Floodwaters in Williams Street, Dayboro – 5th February 1931

It seems that every year we post another of the 1931 flood photos and we are forever grateful to the late Widmer Barnes, whose mother was a member of the Rohlf family, for donating them to the Historical Society.

“Dayboro Cottage” is the second building.

The large house was where the Station Master lived and where “Hay Cottage” is now located. This photo was taken before the flood peaked.

Dayboro has experienced a number of major floods over the years, but it is believed that the flood on 5th February 1931 was the worst. The newspapers of the day reported that rain fell at the rate of an inch [25mm] an hour and there was over 3ft [approx 915mm] of water in the main street and nearly a foot [approx 305mm] over the butter factory floor. This would have meant that the paling fence would have been under water. Photos from the 2011 flood at its peak show the tips of paling fences above water level.

In 1931 Dayboro township was isolated for three days as roads, bridges and the railway line were all damaged.

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Friday 8th April: FANTASY MAKE-UP (12-17 years) 2pm – 4pm.

Work with a SPFX industry professional to explore the fantasy world and transform yourself into a mythical creature. Ages 12–17. FREE event - bookings required for children/teens*.

Tuesday 12th April: PLANT A SUCCULENT (7-11 years) 2.30pm - 3.00pm and 3.30pm - 4.00pm.

Join us for an adult–child session where children learn how to pot a succulent and care for it. Children can choose their own pot and plant to take home.

Ages 7–11. FREE - Bookings required for children only*.

Please note: Plant a Succulent Workshop is not suitable for pregnant women or children under 4. Potting mix will be used in this workshop. To reduce the risk of children inhaling micro-organisms, it has been aired for several weeks and masks and gloves will be available to wear. Participants must wash hands afterwards.

Now until 16th May: POP UP PLAY SPACE (PUPS).

9.00am – 5.00pm The much-anticipated PUPS is now roaming all 10 libraries in our region.

Your child will discover a new world of play as our PUPS hosts a range of sensory, physical, construction, pretend and creative themed play. Experience an abundance of visually rich, open-ended resources that help support your child’s physical, mental, social and emotional development.

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JP’S IN THE COMMUNITY: Available every Tuesday 4.30pm – 7.30pm.

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Cedar Creek Public Hall March Happenings It’s proving to be a challenging month for everyone, coping with the rainfall, watching the grass grow and grow, and helping our neighbours survive disasters. The Hall hasn’t just been only watching the grass grow, there are plans afoot to finish the month on some positive upbeat notes.

The Hall’s new website is on the verge of being launched, it presents a new look, it is easy to navigate and is informative. Watch for the announcement. In the meanwhile, the ‘Cedar Creek Public Hall, Closeburn’ fb page updates events and keeps everyone in touch.

The monthly T.G.I.F. (Thank Goodness it’s Friday) for March is scheduled for 25th March from 5pm – 7pm, weather permitting!

Same deal as before and is always a family BBQ Picnic.

See you there!

On Saturday, 26th March 9am-2.30pm the Hall’s Market Fair has a special focus on ‘Animal Welfare – domestic and wild – historically and today’. To celebrate this theme there will be dog and horse rescue stalls, with several wildlife rescue organisations represented. Two will present talks in the Hall: Wildcare Australia – Improving your gardens for wildlife; and Pine Rivers Koala Care presenting the ins and outs of the koalas. Remember, these Market Fairs are family events with something for everyone including market stalls, the BBQ’s (fundraising for the upkeep of the Hall) and of course coffee and games to amuse the kids.

All this is to the backdrop of music - some local singers, a 17-piece jazz band, and our faithful Bill opening the show. The Colonial

Dancers will be raising the dust and their skirts on the Hall’s boards, and you can join in!! PADS (Pine Agility Dog Sports club) will provide some dog agility demonstrations for those dog lovers who’d like to see how it’s done.

All we need now is for you to gather your family and friends and come and enjoy yourselves. Cedar Creek Public Hall, 2 Andrew Road, Closeburn.

Cake donations appreciated – fundraising for the Hall’s maintenance. Old blankets, towels and flat sheet donations for the wildlife carers accepted.

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OUT & ABOUT Tree Change Creates new Product Range 10 years ago, Lisa and Cameron Nobes went on an inward journey to discover what really mattered to them. Caught up in the busyness of life, their goal had always been to live a good life – but what did that mean?

Lisa chose to walk away from a demanding career, and along with Cameron and their son Henry, they built a house in Highvale 6 years ago. In 2021 they launched Coco & Henry, selling a range of sustainable, luxury bedding and homewares online.

Their focus is on great design that works well – urging us to not only think about the creation of products, but ultimately how long they will be loved and used (less throwing away).

At the bottom of every product they sell online, you will find a ‘positive impact’ panel describing the products environmental impact.

“Our home tells our story. From the everyday items to the special pieces filled with memory, our home is a reflection of who we are, who lives here, and how we live. With Coco & Henry we want to create and curate items that are worthy of being part of your story,” said Lisa.

The product range includes beautiful glass and pottery vases, as well as blankets and bedding. The bedding is made using the finest long-staple cotton, with each piece meeting the highest global organic standards (GOTS) – grown sustainably and made protecting the environment and you.

“We proudly support small-scale family farmers who hand-harvest our organically grown cotton,” said Lisa. You can view their product range at www.cocoandhenry.com. au

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birds, the seeds are spread and germinate in new areas. The common name is derived from the kangaroo foot-print-like shape of the deeply lobed leaves and the fruit.

Kangaroo apple The kangaroo apple (Solanum aviculare) belongs to the same family as many economically significant food plants such as potato, tomato and eggplant (aubergine). It is one of 87 species endemic to Australia, growing wild in eastern areas of Queensland, NSW and Victoria as well as on Lord Howe Island, New Zealand and New Guinea.

Two distinct species of kangaroo apple are now recognised, both of which share the same common name and properties and have a similar appearance and general range, although Solanum aviculare prefers damper environments than S. laciniatum.

This upright, fast-growing, evergreen shrub reaches a height of 1 to 4 metres.

It has a soft-wooded trunk that persists for several years. The 30cm long leaves are deep green above and lighter on the under-surface and are either lanceolate in shape or lobed. The hermaphroditic flowers, which appear in spring and summer, range in colour from white, through mauve to bluish-violet. They have a deeper coloured, star-shaped marking at the base and bright yellow anthers. Native bees aid fertilisation by buzz pollination – the bee sits on an anther and vibrates its wings causing the pollen to be released and stick on its body.

The pollen is then transported to the next flower the bee visits and cross pollination results.

Egg-shaped berries, about 2 cm long, following the flowers, are initially green but mature to an orange-red colour. All of the green parts of the plant and unripe fruit are poisonous. When ripe, the berries soften and may split exposing hundreds of tiny seeds. The pulp is juicy and sweet. Eaten by

For thousands of years, Indigenous Australians and Maori’s have used the kangaroo apple as a food source and in their medicine. The ripe fruit is high in vitamin C and beta-carotene and contain phenols (which are beneficial antioxidants that protect against heart disease, stroke and cancer), important alkaloids and a steroid that assists in the production of cortisone. It also contains tryptophan that is important in healthy skin and hair. In addition to being a significant nutritional source, kangaroo apple (known as mookitch by the Gunditjmara) fruit was applied as a poultice on swollen joints and was an effective anti-inflammatory.

Ripe kangaroo apple fruit can be eaten raw or cooked, can be added to baked goods or made into jam, jelly or chutney. Since the 1960’s this plant has been extensively cultivated in Russia, India and China for use in the production of medicines (e.g. the contraceptive pill) and beauty products. An extract of the fruit is used in commercially produced skin conditioners whilst an oil extracted from the seeds acts as an antioxidant, humectant, skin conditioner and protector in cosmetics.

In the garden, the kangaroo apple is useful as a hedge, in the understorey of windbreaks, for bank and erosion stabilisation and in sheltering more delicate plants until they are established. They are used as a rootstock for grafting the tree tomato (Cyphomndra betacea) and eggplant. This species has been used in the reclamation of mine wastes as they are able to grow in soils with a high concentration of heavy metals.

As early colonisers of cleared or disturbed areas, they are a significant regeneration species.

Want to learn more? Drop into Paten Park Native Nursery. www.ppnn.org.au

DICKSON NOTES A Message from Peter The damage from flooding happened quickly, but rebuilding will take some time. It’s a big job ahead of us, however, seeing our community unite during hard times is always inspiring and I know we will come back stronger. Thank you to the many volunteers who joined the Moreton Army and the Mud Army 2.0 to help others in need clean-up. Your efforts have been inspirational.

Locally, we have also seen the team at Disaster Relief Australia (DRA) setup a Forward Operating Base at the Pine Rivers District RSL Sub-Branch to assist throughout our region. I was proud to visit them recently to find out more about their work locally and to thank them for their efforts.

If you are in need of support, there is assistance available from the Federal Government that you may be eligible for.

Supports can be accessed via MyGov or by calling Services Australia on 180 22 66.

For small businesses, not-for-profits, and community organisations there is a joint support package from the Federal and Queensland Governments which can be applied for at www.qrida.qld.gov.au.

If there is anything I can do to support

you and your loved ones during this time, please let me know. My office is open weekdays 8.30am to 5pm and I will be happy to assist however I can.

Expanding the ADF I was pleased to visit the Gallipoli Barracks at Enoggera recently with the Prime Minister to announce an increase in the number of Australian Defence Force Members. Keeping Australians safe in years to come is the highest priority for the Morrison Government. This investment will see an increase in the Defence workforce of approximately 18,500 by 2040. This growth will enable Defence to: • deliver new capabilities in coming years, including nuclear powered submarines; more ships; aircraft and advanced weapons.

• build warfighting capabilities in the evolving domains of space, and information and cyber.

• provide redundancy and resilience in critical areas of the workforce.

• increase support to delivery and enabling areas such as intelligence; capability and acquisitions; information, computing and communications infrastructure.

Child Care Subsidy Increased For families with more than one child in care, you may have noticed that your Child Care Subsidy has recently increased.

That is thanks to the changes that came in effect on 7 March 2022. Families with more than one child aged five years or under, in care, now get a higher subsidy for their second child and any younger children.

This will make a real difference for about 250,000 eligible Australian families who will be more than $2,200 a year better off.

The annual subsidy cap of $10,655 was also removed on 10 December 2021 and will be applied retrospectively for the whole 2021/22 financial year. Find out more at www.dese.gov.au/child-care-subsidy.

What’s important to you?

Please get in touch with me at peter. dutton.mp@aph.gov.au or 3205 9977 to let me know your priorities for our community.

You can also drop into my next mobile office, or my office on Gympie Road, Strathpine during business hours, or visit my website www.peterdutton.com.au for more information.

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Set amongst prestige properties in a quiet cul-de-sac this recently renovated family homestead feels like you’ve been whisked away to a country retreat; yet it’s only minutes from the walking trails, picnic spots and the sailing and water sports available at nearby Lake Samsonvale, and an easy 40-minute commute to Brisbane CBD. • • • • •

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19 Malwood Court, Highvale Classic Hamptons Family Living on 1.5-acres Nestled on a pristine 1.5-acre allotment at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, this classically styled and elegantly appointed low-set colonial home is located in the very desirable neighbourhood of Highvale; just 10 mins from Samford Village and 40 mins from Brisbane CBD. • • • •

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18 Jagera Court, Closeburn 154 Acres (approx.) – Zoned Rural Residential – So Much Potential!

Only 9 minutes from Samford Village this is a once in a lifetime opportunity! 154 acres of prime land, zoned Rural Residential; so much potential for a savvy developer.

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- All Tread - All Tyres - All Brands Your locally owned, family operated Air Con Expert Honest, reliable & experienced technicians Supply, Service and Repair all leading brand FREE onsite supply and installation quotes Arctic Lic. AU36306 QBCC Lic. 1214044

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Renovations + Extensions + Decks

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0409 749 625 or dave@ziebell.com.au

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Carpet Cleaning “Bringing the quality back” Specialising in: Carpet and Upholstery Stain Removal Carpet & upholsteryPest cleaning Tile and Grout Control Tileand & grout Rugs loungescleaning Carpet Repairs Free Quotes Pest Control Carpet Repairs

High powered, truck mount steam cleaning machine Tile & Grout Cleaning/Sealing/Re-Colouring Free rug flood clean with min service Now mould restoration Nowoffering offering property& PRE-SALE makeovers

Call Murray on 0419 757 369 or Tim on 0400 808 176 Qld Master Builder - QBCC Licence 1256045

CALL BRAD 0422 673 969 TODAY CALL BRAD 0422 673 969 or 3289 5554 TODAY www.touchdry.com.au www.touchdry.com.au Certified Technician

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quality craftsmanship and attention to detail

Specialising in all aspects of cabinet making, including design, construction, installation and follow up service.

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Kitchens • Vanities Built in Robes • Laundries Custom Cabinets Commercial Fit Outs

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Over 5000 houses cleaned EXTERIOR HOUSE WASH! 3289 2836 mob 0417 929 374 Rowan Macaulay www.samfordhousewashing.com.au

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& ASSOCIATES PTY LTD

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John Keal Isn’t only the “friendliest water carrier in Samford”; & a proud resident of Samford Valley; & a major sponsor of Samford Netball.

- DECORATIVE - SLABS - DRIVEWAYS - SHED SLABS - ACREAGE DRIVEWAYS

John & JK Cartage Pty Ltd also have over 30 years’ experience in all size projects from small backyard jobs, to bulk earthworks & roadworks, You can rest assured you will get ‘A result you can be proud of!’

JK Cartage Pty Ltd 3353 1577

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ACREAGE DRIVEWAYS Specialising in

DRIVEWAY CONSTRUCTION & REPAIR

0422 340 600

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BART’S BOBCAT EXCAVATOR & TIPPER HIRE • 4 ton Excavator – All Attachments • Bobcat • Truck with Tipper • Driveways – Asphalt / Concrete / Road Base • Concreting – Shed Slabs / Paths etc.

• All Aspects of Earthworks including: Post Holes, Site Clean-ups, Footings etc. • Free Quotes

Bart 0419 757 384 Reliable, Experienced Owner/Operator Reg Builder No. 706257

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Paintings, photos, repairs • Smoke alarm upgrades & testing • Lighting & power Local business with over 150 including fans & pools customers in •the Valley and General electrical repairs surrounding area.

• Emergency & exit lighting Highly competitive and will call at and testing • Switchboard upgrades Building requirements. management systems your home to•discuss • Heating, ventilation and Free quotes (you can send a photo) air conditioning (HVAC) Please call / text Ross on 0408862646 • Security systems, access control & data Email: gluerross@yahoo.com.au

07 3289 6652

www.jarcelelectrical.com.au Lic No 67612

Shop 6/7 Main St (next to Mooeys!)

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Local business with over 150 customers in the Valley & surrounding area.

Highly competitive & will call at your home to discuss requirements.

Free quotes (you can send a photo).

Call / Text Ross on 0408 862 646 Email gluerross@yahoo.com.au

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Air conditioning & fans Switchboard upgrades Phone & data points CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED

Call Brad Lic No. 72254

• LED lighting • TV antennas • Shed & pump wiring

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0448 860 666

www.choyceelectrical.com.au

GARRY WOLFENDEN

CALL SELBY TODAY ON 0437 230 019

Your local Samford sparky Lic No 72012

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0400 975 235 MAKING CONNECTIONS

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Install, repair, service and maintain any gas-run appliances including ovens, cook tops, BBQ and hot water systems. Leak detection, upgrades, regulators & bottles and new installations.

All work Certified, Licenced and Insured.

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Gas Fitters

YOU DESIGN - WE SUPPLY & INSTALL Steel Chainwire, Glass, Pool, Security, Colorbond, Sla

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Mowing/Property Maintenance

LOCK-IT-UP LOCKSMITHS ABN 69 571 067 221

Contemporary, affordable hair dressing

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BRETT’S PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Lawn Mowing & Brush Cutting Ride-on Mowers, Hedge Trimming Garden Clean-ups, Mulching Guaranteed Reliable & Efficient Est1999. Samford Local

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Limousines

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Samford Village to Airport $95 max 4 people

pmk61@optusnet.com.au

0421 409 098 www.peterslimo.com.au www.Limo2airport.com.au

All credit cards accepted & Cab charge Our service is priceless but our price is affordable

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• Domestic • Commercial • Roofs • Insurance Work

Phone: 0412 024 834 Samford Valley BSA No. 896576

VALLEYACREAGE MOWING SERVICES Your local mowing specialist

4 x 4 Lawn Tractor - 5’Cutting Deck Horse & Livestock Pasture Small & Large Acreage Lawns Brushcutting – 6’Spraying Boom – Steep Terrain Fully Insured PROMPT – RELIABLE – AFFORDABLE

Phone Colin 0416 189 959 or 3289 2953 MOWING BY GREG 0407 940 763 GREAT SERVICE – GREAT PRICE For acreage & residential mowing.

Free Quotes. mowingbygreg@gmail.com

S I M O N H O WA R T H Painter & Decorator

• Interior/Exterior • Decks • Plaster repairs • • Polite and clean service •

0458 761 080 simonmh81@gmail.com QBCC 15057183

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Plumbing

Troy Angove Plumbing Pty Ltd

ANTON TRUSCOTT 0412 764 764 / 3289 2242

BSA Lic No. 744832

Quality Workmanship • Emergency Plumbing Services • New Homes & Complete Bathroom Renova ons • Domes c & Commercial Maintenance • Sullage Trenches • Gas Fi ng & Compliance Cer ficates • Hot Water Systems • Blocked Drains • Roof & Gu er Repairs • Pensioners Discount

Call Troy on 0418 736 156 Plumbing | Drainage | Gas Fitting

email: troy.angove70@gmail.com QBCC: 1007358

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Scott Hoole: 0422 591 673 QBCC Licence No. 15056423

Interior | Exterior | Residential | Commercial Industrial | Roofs | Local Painter

www.environpainting.com.au

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Maintenance, installation & new Work Install, repair, service and maintain any gas-run appliances including ovens, cook tops, BBQ and hot water systems. Leak detection, upgrades, regulators & bottles and new installations.

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PHONE: 07 3298 5541 MOBILE: 0419653324 EMAIL: rickbourke@gmail.com

Maintenance & Renova ons Emergency Plumbing 24/7

PHONE: 3289 5502 MOBILE: 0414 775 033 *Blocked Drains * Sep c Trench Repairs * Sewer Drain Camera Service * Burst Water Pipes * Tap Replacement * All Types Hot Water Install and Repairs * Gas Fi ng, New Cook Tops, Total Gas Systems * Gas Cer fica on Including Caravans * New Bathrooms & Renova ons * Roof & Gu er Installs and Repairs

www.mothersoleplumbing.com.au

Rusty Wall’s Plumbing & Drainage Service

Pump Sales, Advice, Repairs & Installation Pool Pumps & Equipment Water Tanks & Installation Water Filtration Systems 0418 738 827 | tcpumps@bigpond.com www.townandcountrypumps.com

Contact Russell Wall

Mobile: 0416 069 279 or ph. 3882 0161

* Blocked drains * Maintenance & new work * Domestic & commercial * Hot water * Roof & gutter repairs * Water tanks * Water pumps

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Phone: 3289 2111 Pump sales, service & repairs Water filtration systems & filters Tanks & irrigation supplies Pool equipment, testing & chemicals

6/39 Main Street, Samford QLD sales@samfordvillagepumps.com

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* Cement Rendering * Textures * Repairs * Renovations * Concreting

0413 597 491

www.tntsolidplastering.com.au QBCC 1065797

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Septic Tanks

Sewage Treatment

RIVERSIDE

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

MAINTENANCE CLEANING OF: • Septic Tanks • Grease Traps • Grey Water Tanks • Waste Water Treatment Systems • Septic Tank Trench Renewals Mick Lamb OWNER OPERATOR

Phone 0419 684 463

www.riversideenvironmental.com.au E: info@riversideenvironmental.com.au LIQUID WASTE COLLECTION & DISPOSAL

W.A.S Wastewater Solutions Pty Ltd Servicing and repairs to most Wastewater Treatment Systems.

Family owned and operated.

Call Geoff: 0424 157 712

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Email: info@waswastewater.com.au

• Septic & holding tanks • Grease traps

www.waswastewater.com.au

VALLEY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

SPEEDY BINS

Call Tony Edwards on M: 1800 003 134 or 0428 799 465 W: www.valleyenviro.com

Brisbane’s Cheapest Skips ★ Green Waste ★ Commercial ★ Household

Ph: 0488 773 339 * 7 days Screens Blinds Shutters

FOR ALL HOME SEPTIC REPAIRS AND NEW SYSTEMS Family operated here when you need us Friendly service with custom solutions

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Timber Shutters Direct

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Security Alarms

Ph: 3353 3211

Your friendly, local Samford man for water deliveries, pools & slashing

CONTACT: 0427 374 392

QBSA Licence 744719

See page 6 for details

• 4wd Tractor Slashing, 6 foot wide cut • Efficient and experienced • Keep you acreage under control • Reduce the risk of snakes • Minimise fire hazards

www.maxfieldswastewater.com.au

Woven Stainless Mesh • Security Doors & Screens Flyscreens • Blinds • Awnings • Patio Enclosures Internal & External Shutters CONTACT BRETT FOR A FREE MEASURE & QUOTE 0418 641 241 • samsec@bigpond.com

Slashing

John Keal isn’t just a friendly water carrier, he also does Acreage Slashing

We won’t be beaten on price

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J.A. LIDDLE PTY LTD CONSULTING SURVEYORS

➢ Council Applications ➢ Subdivisions ➢ Contours, building setouts etc

PH: 3289 3411

Phil Anderson 0411 515 492 LOCAL EXPERTS IN HOME, BUSINESS & PERSONAL SECURITY

Alarm Installations Alarm Monitoring • HD Security Camera Systems • Personal Duress Alarms • Electrical Services FREE QUOTATIONS • •

0431 065 042 alltronic.com.au

Sec Lic #4226262 Elec Lic #84729

LAND SURVEYORS FOR ALL HOME SEPTIC REPAIRS AND NEW SYSTEMS Family operated here when you need us Friendly service with custom solutions

CONTACT: 0427 374 392

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$7 New Customer Offer Call Eric 0447 755 850

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over 25 years genuine experience

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SPECIALISING IN ALL ASPECTS OF TILING; from marble to mosaic and main floors to bathroom renovations.

Water Carriers

Qualified Arborists ✓ Storm damage & clean up Tree and Palm removal ✓ Electrically certified Tree Trimming ✓ Residential, Commercial Stump Grinding & Government

Contact 3888 3326 or 0400 595 038 | lumberjackqld.com.au

Prompt Service Flexible Options No lock in contracts Samford Locals 25+ Years experience

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PSI 101709

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phone Steve:

"SAMFORD WATER" Experienced Operators 2x 14,000 litre tankers

0417 744 702

John Keal of Samford

is your friendly local Water Carrier (& I do tractor slashing as well)

Call

3353 3211

I’ve lived in & delivered all over the valley since 1972 & I love to help you!

T/As Samford H20 to Go!

For quality, reliable work and a free quote contact Shane.

Ph: 0412 624 783 BSA 1088064

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D & W WATER SUPPLIERS STAINLESS STEEL TANK

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Water Carriers

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SamfordWaterCarriers Local family owned and operated business Serving the Valley since 1981

TRADE & BUSINESS DIRECTORY – 0477 663 696 W

Water Tanks

TANK REPAIRS & CLEANING A-1 Water Tank Services

Repairs

• Tank linings & patch repairs • TANK LINERS fully installed & guaranteed

Cleaning

• Minimal water loss silt vacuumed • Complete internal cleaning if required

CALL SHANE

0488 043 886

www.a1tanks.com.au

Council Approved 2 x 14,000 litre hygienic tankers Household drinking water & pools only All areas prompt reliable service Samford local since 1966 ROB & HELEN WEBER Mobile 0417 744 702 * www.samfordwatercarriers.com

Samford Water Deliveries

tankgoodness@iinet.net.au

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Call Warren on 0411 774 767 www.pristine water.com.au

Samford’s Best Value

Mains drinking water only Council approved and locally owned

Ph Mike: 0417 703 962

THANK YOU TO OUR ADVERTISERS MAINS DRINKING WATER

12,000 litres for $150!

SAMFORD AREA

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So many local businesses have been advertising in this newpaper for years.

Please support them as they support this community.

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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 of old unwanted cars and car bodies.

0412 268 087.

FOR SALE LUCERNE HAY AND RHODES GRASS for sale direct from farmer. Small squares and large round bales available. Chaff by request. Delivery can be arranged. Ph Stewart 0419 644 340.

SERVICES 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 FUNNEL ANTS! Are these pesky ants destroying your lawn/paddocks? I can easily control these and get your lawn/paddocks looking great again. Long lasting control. Ph John at Target Pest & Turf Services on 1300 638 938. Your local Samford pest control experts.

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. Target Pest & Turf Services: 1300 638 938.

HANDY SERVICES: Professional and Guaranteed workmanship. Call Thomas today on 0475 052 016 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.

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 @ Target Pest & Turf Services: 1300 638 938.

TLC CLEANERS – Reliable, local service over 20yrs.

Many references avail. 0414 328 945 WINTER WEED SPRAY Is your lawn a mass of weeds? You must spray for Bind-ii now and avoid the thorns! Also eliminate clover, oxalis, and broadleaf weeds. Quality exp’d service. Ph John @ Target Pest & Turf Services: 1300 638 938 YOUR HOME CLEANED & SANITISED by KellieLee. Wkly/ftnly/3 wkly/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

CLASSIFIEDS – editor@villagepump.org.au 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 SAMFORD & SURROUNDS PET SITTING: Call Wendy Ph 0413 728 446 reliable & trustworthy

TUITION 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.

VOICE & GUITAR LESSONS, choir & singalongs with Wendy Murray https://www.wendymurray.com. Please call Wendy 0417 830 340.

HEALTH & WELLBEING CREATE Emotional Health and Wellbeing: consider Australian Bush Flower Essences and Holistic Counselling with Carmel - Accredited and Registered. M: 0412 432 885.

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. E: 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.

POSITIONS VACANT GARDENER: part time/casual. Approx 5hrs p/wk to help out on acreage. Ph: 0419 750 724 WANTED: Truck Driver. Min HR Licence. Ph: 3298 5436

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1st April 24th March 15th April 7th April 29th April 21st April 13th May+ 5th May 27th May 19th May 10th June 2nd June 24th June 16th June 8th July 29th June 22nd July 14th July 5th August+ 28th July 19th August 11th August 2nd September 25th August 16th September 8th September 30th September 22nd September 14th October 6th October 28th October 20th October 11th November+ 3rd November 25th November 17th November 9th December 1st December

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

Lions Club 7.00pm on the first and third Thursday of the month.

Contact David 3289 4378 samford@lionsq3.org.au

Aikido Samford Club Beginners welcome. Darren 0402 901 933.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous Helpline 3255 9162 Samford

Men’s Coffee Morning: Meet other local retired and semi-retired

Facebook: Aikido Samford

mowpr.org. New volunteers always welcome.

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.

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

men for a coffee and chat. 10am Fridays at Collies & Co, Main St, Samford.

Contact Morris: 0409 614 855.

Samford Hash House Harriers Contact Stubby 3425 2849 for

ALP Australian Labor Party Monthly meetings in Samford.

Millen Farm and The Mini Farm Project have created an online store. Purchase fresh farm produce and support charity. Order up to 6pm Thursday and collect Saturday’s from 9am at Millen Farm. www. minifarmbox.com.au

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

Kerry O’Connor 0417 634 755

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

Mt Nebo Resident’s Assoc. Mt Nebo Hall at 7.30pm on the

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.

first Wednesday of the month. mtnebohall@mtnebo.org.au www.mtnebo. org.au

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

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

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

Netball Club Meetings are the 1st Monday of each month at the

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. Greg 0419 021 789.

Cards@TheSCHUB: 1st, 3rd and 5th Monday of each month.

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

Parklands Clubhouse, 7pm. Contact Sonya Grieve 0428 648 154. www. samfordnetball.org.au

Samford Pool - Redfin Aquatics

North Pine Poultry Club Inc Meet 3rd Saturday of each month.

Samford Rangers Football Club (Soccer) President -

See facebook page for details.

Pine Rivers Greens Meetings online 6.30pm, first Tues of each month. Facebook: pineriversgreens. E: pine.rivers@qld.greens.org.au Pine Rivers Koala Care Assoc Inc 24 hour Koala & Wildlife Rescue 0401 350 799.

M: 0448 726 343

www.redfinaquatics.com.

Graham 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

11am to 3pm. All card games welcome. Contact June at nowhiskey53@ gmail.com

Playgroup Contact Julia 0459 067 752 or samfordplaygroup@gmail.

Churches/Religions

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

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

location of run. Meet 5pm every Sunday. (4pm winter)

com or www.facebook.com/samfordplaygroup

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 fouth

Tuesday. Contact President Amanda: 0417 612 400

RSL Sub-Branch Memorial Park corner Main and Progress.

Samford Support Network 0470 214 916. SSN@ samfordsupportnetwork.com. Drive Coordinator: 0490 216 043. 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 Kylie Carrett 0412 447 598. www. samfordswimclub.com.au

Community Library Samford Books, games, jigsaw puzzles,

Pension and welfare on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Meetings as arranged, phone 3289 6928 for details or email samford@rslqld.org

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

Creative Samford Inc A community group whose aim is to foster

Samford & Districts Progress & Protection Association (SDPPA) Meetings 7pm, 3rd Wed of month @

Samford Valley Weather Station Visit www. samfordweather.com

CD’s, DVD’s, social groups Contact Linda Murray 0408 062 393 or email info@communitylibrarysamford.org

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.

Secretary Lilah 0410 691 186. Hall bookings 0414 890 094

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

SCHUB. Email: secretary@samfordprogess.org.au W: samfordprogress. org.au Facebook: SDPPA

Samford Stags Rugby League Club Committee meetings

Samford & District Carriage Drivers Based at the Samford Showgrounds. Contact Ian & Marilyn Taylor 0402 431 406.

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 Contact info@samfordshed.org.au

Halls for Hire

Samford Art & Craft Association Slab Hut John Scott Park 7

Liberal National Party LNP Darcy Creighton 0403 435 606

FIRES

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY CALL: 000 Local Rural Brigades: SAMFORD 3289 1441 SAMSONVALE 0481 469 891 CLOSEBURN 3289 4811 CLEAR MTN 3298 6357

Ph 3298 5094.

at 6.30pm at the Clubhouse on the third Wednesday of the month. Contact Mick Hughes 3289 1027

abilities welcome. For full details, calendar & contacts - www. samfordequestriangroup.com

Farmers Hall, 0422 054 378.

CWA Bookings 0414 890 094 Old Catholic Church Bookings Lyn Birmingham 3355 2667.

Showgrounds Pavilion - Seating for 500. 3289 7057.

Samsonvale Hall - Linda Jeffrey 0416 735 361.

Cedar Ck Hall - cedarcreekhall4520@gmail.com Samford Bowls Club - 3289 1204 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

Zen Meditation Every Tuesday, 7.00-8.30pm old Catholic Church.

days 10am-4pm. Ph. 3289 3113

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

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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

FIRE WARDENS: SAMFORD

CLOSEBURN-UPPER CEDAR CREEK Closeburn and Upper Cedar Creek: Miles Boon 0409 661 353

Highvale: Rob Packer 0408 728 727 Jolly’s Lookout: Les Austin 3289 1465 Mt Glorious Rd to and incl. Hulcombe Rd: Noel Draper 3289 1811 Gibbons Road: Kemsley McDowall 3289 1215 Samford Village: Tony Marks 0422 001 814 Camp Mountain: Bob Millar 3289 1854 Wights Mtn: Garry Morrison 3289 1748 Draper: Irwin Draper 3289 1497

CLEAR MOUNTAIN Jan Blok 0434 147 960

SAMSONVALE

Kobble Creek east of Mt Samson Rd & Watson Rd to Dales Rd: Glen Lake - 0418 153 116 Kobble Creek from Dales Rd to Kriesch Rd: Steve Arkell 3289 9061 - 0408 792 975 Kundes Rd south of Hills Rd to Clear Mtn Rd & Basin Rd Area: Chris Kunde 0408 180 669

MT NEBO

Mt Nebo Terry Bradford 3289 8181 Mt Glorious Bob Snowdon 3289 0150 All fires more than 2m in any direction require a permit

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