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Sinead believes that the series has made people more aware of what it’s like to have a disability and try to find a job. “It’s so much harder to even be invited for a job interview. Being in the Employable Me series was a huge opportunity for me to show that everyone has different qualities and strengths, disability or not,” she said. Asked what she liked most about her job, Sinead said, “I like helping other people. That is why I had the idea to work in Aged Care already since High School. I find it most rewarding when I am able to make the residents happy and can help to make their lives a little bit easier. I find it very rewarding to get to know each resident and know what their needs are and how they like something done. It makes me happy when they are happy.”

What you may not realise is that, unlike other team sports like rowing, netball, etc, only the team rider who cycles across the line first gets a medal. In this team it was Georgia Baker, but we now know that this is a team sport, with an enormous team effort by all riders to secure these medals.

Like many young women her age, 21-yr-old Samford Valley local, Sinead Skorka-Brennan dreamed of finding the perfect job. One that would build her confidence but also give her independence and job satisfaction. In a world where preconceptions about disability are still an issue, she was finding employment opportunities really difficult to come by. You see, Sinead is a young woman with Down Syndrome and because of this, she is often treated like a child, instead of a young Ironically,adult.Sinead is an accomplished gymnast, having represented Australia at the Special Olympics World Games in Abu Dhabi in March this year, bringing home four medals, two of them gold in bar and beam events. She was also the recipient of the 2019 Dickson Young Sportsperson of the Year Award. You would think these achievements alone would open doors for her – but unfortunately not.

Pictured: Brodie in action in the green and gold.

“The months of planning, communication, trust and commitment topped off with near perfect execution was what lead us to the podium on the day,” said Brodie. Did you know road race cycling is a team sport? Each team member has a specific role to play in the race, in order to get their designated rider over the line. It’s a very technical race, with the team plan decided by the Sports Director prior to the race, so all six riders know what their specific job is during the race. The Commonwealth Games course was a flat course, known as a ‘sprinters course’. A designated team rider is chosen prior to the race and they are ‘protected’ in the peloton right up to the last 100 –200 metres, where they sprint to theBrodieline. was selected as Team Captain to ensure the plan was followed during the race and what am incredible job she did! She also had the role of ‘domestique’ - a support rider keeping the pace fast. If you were watching on the edge of your lounge chair, you would have noticed Brodie out the front a lot, executing her role to perfection!

Symes Grove Manager Sharon Marsden said Sinead had been a welcome addition to the team at the home. “We were thrilled to offer Sinead the chance to follow her passion of working in the aged care sector. She is a valued member of our team here at Anglicare and brings a lot of joy, compassion and empathy in the way she interacts with our residents.”

Photo courtesy of Jeremy Simons in the wild - from beautiful big lions and elephants to the smalls of our very own endangered pygmy possum, the variety and numbers are overwhelming. As an artist, Danielle finds herself looking a lot deeper into every aspect of her surroundingsvisually, spiritually and emotionally. Drawing from these observations allows her to connect with the viewers of the resulting artwork. Danielle will donate a portion of the sale of artworks sold from this collection, to the corresponding animals’ preservation fund, in your name.

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Insta: brodie_mai Sam Short swims his way to Gold and Silver A huge congratulations also to Sam Short from Bunya who pulled away from the field to win Gold in the 1500m freestyle, complementing a silver in the 400 freestyle from the opening day of competition. We hope to bring you more on Sam next time. Go Aussies!

ILLAGE VPUMPThe The The Samford Progress Association’s free community newspaper printed continuously since 1977. “Your Community Newspaper, owned by the Samford Community and produced for the benefit of the Samford Community.” JUNE 28, 2019 NEXT DEADLINE THURSDAY 04/07/2019P: 0477 663 696 This Edition: Real Estate .................................... 26-35 Trade & Business/Classifieds ...... 36-46 Community Contact 47 A REWARDING LOOK BEYOND FIRST IMPRESSIONS E: editor@villagepump.org.au ILLAGE VPUMPThe The Samford Progress Association’s community printed continuously since “Your Community Newspaper, by the Samford Community produced for the benefit of the Samford Community.” MAY 31, 2019 NEXT DEADLINE THURSDAY 06/06/2019P: 0477 663 696 Real Estate .................................... 26-35 Trade & 36-46 47 Samford Arts Trail starts this weekend Anticipation is building for the and Surrounds Arts Trail and Open Studios, commencing this weekend and continuing for the next four weekends in June. Thirty five local artists will display their talents throughout the Samford Valley, Samford Village, Yugar through to Warner, Cedar Creek, Clear Mountain and Dayboro. Join the talented artists and artisans for a great day out (or several!) in our beautiful region.Youcan pick up a Studio Guide (which includes a map) from the Slab Hut in Samford, Information Centres and selected retail outlets in the area, or head to attentionwherebyisStudioDanielleTourscanenjoyingwinetour.Winewillofferasfeaturesdownloadablecreativesamford.com/2019-arts-trail/www.foradigitalversion.TheGuidetheartistsexhibitingintheTrails,wellasagreatrangeofworkshopsonforyoutoenjoy.Forthefirsttimethisyear,theArtsTrailbeworkingwithMBRITandMountainTourstooffera‘WineandArt’busThiswillbeagreatdayoutwithtastingandfoodexperiences,whileagreatvarietyoflocalart.ToursbebookedontheMountainWineorCreativeSamfordwebsites.OneoftheartistsfeaturedthisyearisBLatta,ownerofRunningDuckinDayboro.Thisyear,DanielleundertakinganEndangeredProject,artworkwillbecreatedtodrawtotheplightofmanyanimals

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The trails will run from 10am to 4pm over the first four weekends in June, with the fifth weekend playing host to some great workshops. This is your chance to get your friends together and enjoy a great day out in the country. For more information, see the Creative Samford Website, keep up to date on Facebook www.facebook.com/ samfordartstrail, or contact Ann Russell at trails19@creativesamford.com.

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Danielle’s studio is Number 23 in the Arts Trails booklet. Pygmy Possum by Danielle B Latta Creative Samford Inc. is the organiser of the Arts Trail, and Coordinator Ann Russell is hoping that this year’s Trails will attract new visitors as well as those returning to experience them again. “This unique art experience benefits not only the artists, but many other local businesses, with visitor numbers increasing every year,” she said.

Employable Me, which followed the stories of nine people with disabilities as they battled to find work. The documentary, which was aired in April, aimed to show potential employers the capable people behind their condition and highlight the importance for people to feel valued. Throughout the series, participants worked with experts, job coaches and their families to uncover their skills and talents and match them to roles that harnessed their strengths. Sinead hoped to work in aged care with the goal of improving the lives of those she cared for. Taking steps toward her goal, she completed a Certificate 3 in Aged Care and was looking for an employer to give her a chance. That employer was Anglicare Symes Grove, where Sinead secured a parttime role, helping residents with their daily needs two days a week. “I make cups of tea and coffee and serve meals and drinks. I feed someone if they can’t feed themselves. I help with activities like craft or physio classes, take residents for walks, or push someone in a wheelchair or wheelie bed so that they can participate in special activities, for example in a concert. I will also run activity programs in the future,” saidAnglicareSinead.

“Super proud to be part of such a collective – riders and staff. It was a short, fast and very active race and we were put to the test time and time again by the other strong Commonwealth nations. Thanks everyone for cheering from the sidelines and back home,” said CongratulationsBrodie. Brodie - we’re sure you could almost hear the cheering from the mountains to Birmingham - we are so proud of FB:you!Brodie Chapman Fan Club. Twitter: @Brodie_Mai.

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Vice President Ken Perkins has lived in the Valley and now Draper for 28 years. He joined the SDPPA about 4 years ago after hearing about Jack Mitchell and all he had done for the community. Believing it was a good fit, Ken is our environment and sustainability subcommittee chair as well, which suits his skill set as a gardener.

While the Treasurer’s role doesn’t require accounting or financial training as there is an Accountant to manage that, Michael says being on the committee is a good way to be involved in the community. you interested in helping the community in a meaningful way? Come to a monthly meeting and find out more. the box above for further details or email secretary@samfordprogress.org.au. Membership Form can be downloaded at www.samfordprogress.org.au. secretary@samfordprogress.org.au.information: the Black Stump” Leahy

The SDPPA has been working with the community since 1970, formed to protect progress the area and be a representative of this community to levels of government. There is a proud history of establishing and supporting many loved groups and services like Samford Historical Museum, The Farmer’s Hall, Samford Edible Garden Trail and Christmas in the Village. The SDPPA is also responsible for publishing this newspaper eachThisfortnight.isamembership-based organisation, which is led by a volunteer management committee elected each year by the members. A lot of what happens each month does so quietly behind the scenes, but as we lead up to the AGM, let’s introduce you to the current Management

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Treasurer Michael Morahan has lived in Yugar for about 20 years. He works in IT and joined the SDPPA in 2016 after being asked to help with a community project.

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Many will know Leah Hudson who’s lived in Camp Mountain for 8 years. Leah is State Manager for the Mortgage and Finance Association and has been the SDPPA Secretary for 2 years, joining to connect with her community and to take positive action to foster the type of community she wants to be part of. Leah can’t emphasise enough that the good work the SDPPA does in the community is funded by the advertising revenue raised through the Village Pump. This work is done by volunteers, and we need more to do more great work!

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2021 Samford State School graduates continued with their tradition of coming together in John Scott Park for a reunion and a photo in their various high school uniforms. Well done to Bec Bougoure for coordinating this with past students and parents and to Craig English for donating his time and talents to corral the students and get this fantastic picture.

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If you’d like to learn more about the Samford CWA, come along to one of their monthly meetings. The next one is on Wednesday 21 September at 10am. Visitors are always welcome and there will be a special guest speaker - and maybe scones!

Thursday 11 August was a wonderful celebration of 100 years of service for the Queensland Country Women’s Association (QCWA). CWA’s across Queensland shared their birthday as only they know how –with a Scone-versation! A beautiful winter morning in Samford was a fitting backdrop for local members and residents to share conversation and delicious scones with jam and cream, lovingly prepared by the ladies in their newly refurbished kitchen.

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Some members were fortunate enough to be a part of the Brisbane Lord Mayor’s Special Morning tea to celebrate the Centenary too! Women of the CWA have lit up the lives of generations of Queenslanders and it was wonderful to see the city of Brisbane light up significant public spaces in the iconic blue and white. For 100 years, the women of the QCWA have supported and connected women throughout every phase of life, in good times and bad. They have provided opportunities for women around education, health and community. Having earned trust and respect over decades of action, QCWA continues to advocate for change and improvement in all areas that affect the health, safety and well-being of Queensland families in the city, regions and in the bush.

Practical ways to support their work locally is by hiring the air conditioned hall in Main Street, or getting the ladies to cater for your next work or social event. Get in touch with Fiona to find out more: 0421 353 272.

“I became aware of the problems of the food system and the opportunities for getting involved with change. The cultural/ community side of food growing really attracted me; I turned my passion into my business about 15 years ago. Every meal we eat at home has some healthy food from our food garden,” Peter said.

Peter currently consults to individuals, community organisations, governments and property developers via ‘My Food Garden’ where he advises on integrating sustainable urban agriculture into their environments. He has also created a new online place for local food gardeners.

Growing our own food takes time and dedication, offering the chance to learn new skills and nourish ourselves in more ways than“Whenone. a person focuses on the higher purpose for growing food; the wellbeing of themselves and family, education, connecting with friends and neighbours and caring for the earth, I feel an inner fire is created to help one move past the challenges and gain great joy and success.”

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“People enjoy my workshops, coaching and consulting. They are inspired and feel they have a pathway to navigate,” Peter said. “After working in this space for so long now, I have a good feel for land and the process that gardeners need to step through to reach success in their food growing.” This knowledge is also being shared through Peter’s latest online venture.

“This platform, called gleanr.com. au, evolved from a desire to enable food gardeners to easily connect and collaborate around growing food, whilst at the same time have very easy access to localised knowledge that fits their context. The platform is localised to anywhere in Australia. It uses online technology to help people get earthy and connect with others in local groups to help each other. It’s free to subscribe and use all features. In time, some premium features will require paid subscription.”

“I started growing food as a child and since moving to Samford 25 years ago, becoming very interested in growing food on a reasonable scale. I began to work biodynamic methods into my organic food growing, with great success,” Peter said.

Anyone who has attempted rotating a vegetable bed knows that growing organic food is harder than it looks. Local food gardening consultant, Peter Kearney, has spent his life overcoming these food growing challenges, and is passionate about transforming the current food system into a more ecological, local model by teaching others how to self-sustainably grow their own food.

Given his years of knowledge, Peter was heavily involved in the founding years of Millen Farm, our very own urban farming Samford institution growing local, healthy, and nutrient-rich food. Peter led a group of dedicated residents to develop the business, social and environmental focus of the community project, choosing to step aside once the venture passed through its initiation phase.

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We need your help! Are you being impacted by the increased air traffic over the Samford Valley or surrounding district, but don’t know what to do about it? Are you wondering if all these aircraft emissions are doing anything to our tank water or food bowl? Are you confused by all the acronyms you have seen? Would you like to have your voice heard, but don’t know how? You still have a chance to let decision makers know how much your quality of life is affected by aircraft noise and their emissions.Somelocal

residents who have met through the Samford & Districts Progress & Protection Association, are seeking to form a Samford Districts Community Group to address these issues due to increased aircraft movements over our properties. The aim of the group is to assist and inform each other in making sure our concerns are heard by the relevant State and Federal bodies, agencies and authorities, so they understand the local impact and can review this against the current operations at Brisbane airport. There are currently several reviews and reports into these operations, so this is the time to make sure that your voice is heard and the impacts on Samford Valley and surrounding areas are considered. There is power in numbers and this is why we need your help. Tess Bignell is a local and our representative on the Brisbane Flight Path Community Alliance (BFPCA) Committee. This newly formed community group will liaise with Tess to ensure that we make representations to relevant politicians to monitor how Airservices Australia conducts their Post Implementation Review. With Tess, we will also ensure that the Brisbane Airport Post Implementation Advisory Forum (BAPAF) recommendations and the TRAX Report, due towards the middle of this month, are thoroughly considered. Please contact Tess at tess@bfpca.org.au to find out more. Now is the time to speak up and make some noise about aircraft noise. Let’s work together to re-instate the peace and serenity we all enjoyed in Samford Valley and the surrounding districts. Mark Power & Tess Bignell

Peter’s knowledge and passion for local food growing allows the varied groups and individuals he meets to understand how to make the most of biodynamic agriculture within each of their unique situations.

There were the sweet treats at The Famous Samford Patisserie – so beautifully made with key local ingredients and so thoughtfully labelled – along with the trail pizzas at Latin Shack, the citrus gelatos at Samford Gelato and the local garden soup at Little Tree Bake & Brew House. Visitors and locals alike were spoilt for choice!

You can stay connected with the Trail through social media: Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Just search for Samford Edible Garden Trail and we pop up. Like all community events, behind the scenes are a core group of committed volunteers and we all enjoyed ourselves enormously. We gratefully acknowledge the support we received from our local Community Bank Samford who sponsored the Trail, and the Samford & Districts Progress & Protection Association who auspice our group and make it all possible.

Was this the best Samford Edible Garden Trail yet? We think so! Trail goers loved the more relaxed pace of it stretching over two days. There was more time to wander around, connect with the garden hosts and generally soak up the experience. Many returned from last year and told us they enjoyed revisiting their favourites, as well as wandering through the new gardens. The community spirit on the Trail was tangible. Once again we witnessed the invaluable contribution of the volunteers at the welcome desk of each garden that were the glue holding the event together. We were so happy to have volunteers returning from last year, as well as new ones coming forward. You may have spotted them in their purple t-shirts at the front entry, answering questions, chatting away, and nibbling on the delicious CWA cakes. What a team! Then there were the garden hosts themselves who graciously opened the gates to their inspiring edible gardens for all of us to enjoy. But their generosity didn’t stop there. Not only were their gardens open to the community, but so were their hearts and minds. They answered questions and ran tours and talked until their voices were croaky. By sharing their lived experience of growing food in their backyard, they inspired hundreds of other people to give it a go themselves. If you were in the village over the weekend, you would know that it wasn’t just about the gardens though. One of the goals of the Trail is to continue fostering connections between our local cafes and restaurants and our local growers. Four cafes chose to be involved this year by showcasing locally grown food.

Many trail goers travelled long distances to visit Samford, with some staying in local accommodation and making a weekend of it. We met people who had travelled up from northern NSW, north Qld, and further west. And of course, many were locals who wanted to connect with likeminded folk and be part of something special. The money raised through ticket sales will be channeled back into our community, with our first big project being to help establish a community garden in the village. When you support the Trail, not only do you get to learn more about growing food in your backyard, but you contribute a long way towards building a resilient and supportive community.

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“Children’s literature, discussed in a book club, is a fantastic avenue for bringing together diverse learners, starting wherever they are at in their reading, social and emotional skills and growing through each other and the process.”Thisis just the first of what Sue and Fiona hope are more book clubs for different age groups. If you’re interested in learning more, drop in and see Fiona at the bookstore located in the Lifestyle Centre, opposite Café Lagarto. It’s a treasure trove of beautiful books in a peaceful setting which we’re so lucky to now have right here in Samford.

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She recommends reading to them from birth and it is wonderful to see the most beautiful picture books that continue to be published each year alongside old favourites by Mem Fox, Alison Lester and Pamela Allen. I wonder who will be the CBCA picture book of the year this year? You can check out the shortlist here.

Another wonderful addition at Baffies Oan Books in the Lifestyle Centre is a children’s book club, facilitated by Sue Prior of Prior Learning. The idea came about after Sue and bookshop owner Fiona Taylor, were discussing adult book clubs.

Readers, Megan Daley emphasises that it is stories, not flashcards and online reading programs, that will instil joy in your child and, “ïs one of the best ways you can give them a head start and help them to reach their academic potential.”

To read a good book is to dream with your eyes open, to enter another’s world be it real or highly imagined. When we are taken along a beautifully written or illustrated story, our world comes alive to the myriad possibilities that can exist for us. What a precious gift to give our children. A world that is wide with experiences, histories, differences and similarities to make them feel safe as well as eager to explore, learn and imagine for themselves.InRaising

The club members – initially all boys but now with their first girl member - is still discovering what each other likes to read, bringing along books they have read, providing reviews and recommendations for each“Soonother.we will be looking at the Ipswich Children’s Library and Children’s Book Council recommendations, so we will be branching out with our reading lists. The Book Keepers is a diverse group so our reading lists reflect that too,” added Sue. The Book Keepers meet weekly on Fridays from 3:15pm - 3:45pm at Baffies Oan Books. It’s a free, fun activity where like-minded children can meet, form new friendships, learn different perspectives from each other and participate in leading a group while being inspired by literature, whatever reading level they’re at.

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The Book Keepers enjoying their Friday afternoon book club

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https://cbca.org.au/shortlist-2022Instoreactivitiesforbookweek will include Storytime and songs on Thursday morning 10am and on Friday after school, Sue Prior from Prior Learning will be assisting The Book Keepers with their Bookclub for Grades 2 to 4. All welcome at Baffies Oan Books in The Lifestyle Centre.

“I facilitate, but the book club belongs to the children. We also now have a name, democratically chosen, “The Book Keepers” and the group is designing a sign. Watch this space!” said Sue.

“I have always loved children’s literature. About 13 years ago my family and I lived in Bangkok where I was teaching in a large British international school which our children also attended. As part of the after school clubs program on offer, I established a book club for interested primary aged children and it was very successful,” said Sue. A Facebook post on the Baffies Oan page during school holidays piqued interest and Sue and Fiona ran a couple of information sessions to see if children had ideas about how it might work. A lovely family of boys aged 8-10 turned up first because their parents established a roadside library and were interested in the concept of a book club.

Prior Learning is an education consultancy for parents, teachers and schools to support learning for diverse learners. Sue Prior is the Lead consultant with an extensive international and Australian teaching background as a specialist support, gifted education and inclusive education consultant. Her philosophy is “ Start where you are and grow what you know”.

Tempt your taste buds and discover amazing local makers with the Tastes of Moreton Bay Feastival ambassador, Alastair McLeod, at the Arana Hills Library’s Spring Harvest. This will be a huge event, taking place both in Narellan Park, Arana Hills and in the library. Treat yourself to some sweet and savoury delights while you watch cake decorating and cooking demonstrations. Free family fun activities. Head to: 688.to:formscomingauonveges,$25ppatsession.CommitteeWeek.HillsBookings:adheringCovidqld.gov.au/libraries/Events/Spring-Harvest-AHhttps://www.moretonbay.LibrariesoperateinlinewithQueensland’sSafeFutureRoadmap,includingtosocialdistancingrequirements.mbrc.qld.gov.au/librariesAranaHillsLibrary,63CobbityCres,AranaTheHillsChamberishavingaSenior’sMonth&BeConnectedComeandcelebratewiththeSeniorandenjoylunchwithatechnoThursday20October,12noon–3pmAranaLeaguesClubFoundationRoom.getsyouadeliciousbuffetroastwithdessert,bread,teaandcoffee.ClicktheEventstabatwww.hillschamber.org.forfurtherdetailsandtobook.Ifyouaretobothevents,fillinbothbookingplease.Allseniorswelcome.EnquiriesJudith0431159921orLeonard0417883

Jo credits both the Samford area and her battle with chronic pain for the fruition of her book published under the name Ovidian, encapsulating her collaborative visual poetry project as a whole with contributions from other artists. “I draw most of my inspiration from nature. Most of the poems in the book formed while I walked around the garden at home here in Kupidabin, Samford Valley. I don’t think the book would exist without this place,” she said. “I feel very fortunate to live in the heart of the Valley, to be surrounded everyday by the richness of our native flora and fauna.”

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“This book is fuelled by a sense of wonder for the natural world. It makes sense to give back to what gave to me in the first place,” Jo “Thesaid. 2020 bushfires destroyed so much of our precious environment and WWF’s program is helping to restore some of what was lost.” Ovidian is available from Jo’s online shop: ovidian.com.au or from local sellers: Baffies Oan Books in the Lifestyle Centre and Wattle and Daisy in Main St.

Inspired by the aestheticism of her surrounds, local author Jo Ward has captured the essence of our natural world in her first book of poetry. Published by Hardie Grant, ‘A Quiet Sorcery’ is her passion project with proceeds from each book being donated to WWF’s Regenerate Australia program.

Jo tutored Literature at the University of Queensland for many years, and in 2018 found herself regularly writing creatively for her own wellbeing.“Iwasstruggling immensely with chronic pain at the time, and writing short, restful poems became a kind of therapeutic effort. Writing is a sustained act of attention, and I find a lot of joy attending to the ordinary beauty of things around me,” Jo said. “At first, I would simply recite a few short lines under my breath - “The light swims around a shoulder / gliding in, and out, and in”—but I felt compelled to transform my poems into something more tangible,” she said. “I wanted to strengthen that feeling of lightness and ease I was searching for in language, by drawing on visual art forms to create a much more immersive and inviting space. I reached out to collaborate with some incredibly talented photographers and artists whose work I felt evoked that sense of calm and wonder within the natural world, and that’s how Ovidian was born.”

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The affirming nature of Jo’s book extends beyond her quest for wellness, also giving back to the environment. Jo will donate $2 for each book sold to the WWF Regenerate Australia program, reviving landscape and wildlife devastated by the 2020 bushfires.

The book aims to create a visual form of poetry that feels approachable and restful, opening a space to contemplate the natural world through language.

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research has taken place into the differences between reading on a device and reading a printed text. Anne Mangen, Professor of literacy at the Norwegian Reading Centre, University of Stavanger Norway, found respondents to a printed text scored significantly better on literal, inferential and evaluative comprehension, indicating they understood and retained more than those who undertook the same reading task on screen. Follow-up studies found primary school children who regularly read from screens were 8 months behind book readers in reading age. Focused attention span tests showed a drop from 12 seconds in 2000 to 8.25 seconds in 2015 when digitalisation was well established. A later study of office workers found that they could only concentrate on a reading task for an average of three minutes. The bombardment of information online also brings challenges. About 73% of Americans report feeling information overload yet continued to interface on a variety of devices and media, for both professional and social interaction. This “content shock” shows users are exposed to more than five times the information per day than the average person was exposed to in 1986 and that information exposure rate is ever growing.

The beeps, buzzes and vibrations of digital devices heralded a reading revolution at the end of the last century. By the end of the first decade of the new millennium the impact of having the equivalent of multiple encyclopedias, atlases, news services and games arcades on or about our person was takingSignificanteffect.

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Now users only read on average 28% of a webpage, while 6 in 10 folk do not read beyond a headline, so daily news posts mostly rely on 7 second grabs, and decisions that affect the multitudes are expressed in 280 characters or less than 80 words. Distractibility studies show millennials on average pick up their smartphones 150 times a day. The scaring aspect of this is that it takes about 23 minutes to get back to concentration on a set task, like reading, after a Studiesdistraction.foundbook readers focus on one idea or story for a sustained period. Printed texts are linear, the reader progresses word by word, sentence by sentence, page by page in an orderly fashion. Deep reading, involving analysis, synthesis, evaluation and appreciation of some of the aspects users to read in a manic way, jumping from thing to thing, scanning and skimming. Users’ eyes move faster than when they read from books, as they try to quickly extract the information needed. Readers flit from emails to messages, from webpages to YouTube, from podcasts to Twitter. A beep or a buzz are instant distractions, and distractions take readers and workers from their tasks. Hari (2021) suggests that this flitting between emails, Facebook, Twitter, Google, whatever has destroyed some of the enjoyment of reading.Revolutions happen. Eventually we find ways to overcome challenges. We use in a positive way what the new order offers, while retaining the best of the old order. We have done that with connection during the last couple of years. Now we need to analyse each facet of reading in the age of digitalisation and evaluate what we want to promote, so readers have the skills to judge what is important and the self-discipline to maintain commitment to deep reading.

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For those residents who didn’t attend Samford State School, you’re invited too!

There will be a live 7 piece band to create the party atmosphere, food is provided in the ticket price and a bar is available to purchase drinks at “low tuckshop” prices.

Lend a Hand With Spring just around the corner, it was ‘spring clean’ time earlier this month at the Samford RDA centre at Samford Showgrounds. A group of employees from DCE (Dalton Consulting Engineers) spent half a day with RDA volunteers weeding garden beds and horse paddocks as part of a team-building exercise. Their assistance was greatly appreciated by the dedicated volunteers who work hard all year round to maintain the grounds.

Pictured: RDA volunteers and DCE staff spruce up the garden beds around the Jenny O’Malley Arena at Samford Showgrounds.

The Samford State School P&C are hosting a Gala as the finale to their 150th Anniversary celebrations and are inviting the whole community to come together to share in thisPastmilestone.students, staff and families – get your friends together and join the current school parents and staff to share stories and enjoy a great evening together on Saturday 8th October 2022 at the Samford Showgrounds.

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Having a local school open for 150 years is a great achievement and you are welcome to join with the school community to help celebrate this great milestone.

Scan the QR code on the ad to your left to get your tickets: $100pp, or visit the Gala stand at the Spring Festival on 10 September. State

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Show 2022 featuring a display of Kaleidoscope & one-block wonder quilts Amazing Craft Sales Table Handcrafted Quilts for Sale Samford Community Hall, School Road, Samford September 10th & 11th Saturday and Sunday, 9am - 4pm large display of quilts craft retail vendors tearoom and lunch bar indoor venue and facilities • variety of craft for sale (EFTPOS available) • drop off area • wheelchair access • good parking, buses welcome $6 entry includes morning or afternoon tea (gold coin donation welcomed) Winners choice rafße $2 ticket 1st prize: Handcrafted quilt 2nd prize: Handcrafted quilt Quilt Show proceeds donated to: Orange Sky Laundry Samford Support Network Contact: Diane 0412 676 732, Rae 0407 693 818 or email samfordpatchworkers@gmail.com

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Four years of waiting has finally stitched together for Samford Patchworkers, who are thrilled to share their beautiful handiwork with visitors to their Quilt Show over the weekend of 10 & 11 September. Held at the Samford Community Hall, the Quilt Show will feature Kaleidoscope and One-block Wonder quilts. These are just as they sound - quilts make with blocks in the style of a kaleidoscope. The result is an amazing range of patterns from the one fabric.Samford Patchworkers are a group of ladies and men who meet in Samford regularly to share their love of patchwork. Groups meet during the day and evening with many great friendships made over 30 years. Along with making their own quilts, these talented patchworkers also create a range of craft items for sale at their bi-annual quilt shows, including this event in You’llSeptember.beable to view over 80 unique, handcrafted quilts of all sizes and for all ages, as well as a range of children’s gifts and craft items. EFTPOS will be available and your $6 entry fee includes morning or afternoon tea. Best of all, the funds raised from entry and sales on the day will be donated to two wonderful charities – Samford Support Network (SSN) and Orange Sky Laundry. We’re all familiar with the great work of the SSN who assist so many isolated and vulnerable in our community. Orange Sky Laundry connects people through a regular laundry and shower service, creating a safe, positive and supportive environment. It is the world’s first free mobile laundry service for people experiencing homelessness. If you’re heading to the Samford State School 150th Anniversary Spring Festival on 10 September, you can tick off both great events on the one day!

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Further information: Diane 0412 676 732 or email samfordpatchworkers@gmail.com.

Yanek Pearce from The Movement Team has been overseas recently, invited by Football Australia to assist the medical team at the Australian U-23 Representative Team competing at the 2022 AFF Women’s championships in Manilla, Philippines. Working in a multidisciplinary staff of twelve and treating players on and off the field, Yanek had an amazing tour and gained so much invaluable life experience. He has now returned to the clinic, so if you would like to make a booking, call 3289 1644 or pop into The Movement Team Physiotherapy across the road from Drakes Samford.

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• SPYs – St Paul’s Youth – 3rd Friday of the month 6pm-9pm for an evening which always includes food and a craft activity.

It was a massive weekend with over 500 people visiting us over the two days of Samford Edible Garden Trail a few weeks ago. Our farm was on full display as a hub for the community with many market stalls offering goodies from native plants to local honey.Greg has been working hard on our new education centre garden, and our farmers were conducting farm tours showcasing how they grow urban food and food for those in need.

babies and excited toddlers. We welcome you whether you can sing like Pavarotti or just growl quietly to yourself. You’re welcome here if you’re just browsing, just woken up, or just got out of prison. We don’t care if you’re more Christian than the Archbishop of Canterbury or haven’t been to church since Christmas ten years ago. We extend a special welcome to those who are over sixty but not grown up yet, and to teenagers who are growing up too fast. We welcome keep fit mums, football dads, starving artists, tree huggers, latte sippers, vegetarians, and junk food eaters. We welcome those who are in recovery or still addicted. We welcome you if you’re having problems, are down in the dumps, or don’t like ‘organised religion’. We offer welcome to those who think the earth is ﬂat, work too hard, don’t work, can’t spell, or are here because granny is visiting and wanted to come to church. We welcome those who are inked, pierced, both or neither. We offer a special welcome to those who could use a prayer right now, had religion shoved down their throat as kids, or got lost in Covent Garden and wound up here by mistake. We welcome pilgrims, tourists, seekers, doubters... and you!”

• Samford Valley Market – 2nd Saturday of the month 7am – Midday.

• Regular Sunday Services – 7:30am and 9am (to 18 September)

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Over the next few weeks Arran is hosting a number of workshops on Sundays on how to grow your own food at home. These range from 1, 2 and 3 hour sessions in the field. Be sure to follow Millen Farm Facebook page for more details on how to register and stay turned for new educational workshops.Arranand Liam have been working hard to bring the farm to full production and you can purchase local fresh produce for Thursday or Saturday collection or delivery. When you choose to shop with our farmers, you are creating a meal to feed someone in need as part of the Mini Farm Project. You can order online at www.minifarmbox. com.au.There are a lot of things happening at Millen Farm now and over the next few months so stay tuned to our social media for upcoming events and activities.

Thank you to everyone that joined us over the weekend and congratulations to the winners of The Mini Farms Fresh Produce Box Competition. You can see the list of winners on the Mini Farm at Millen Farm Facebook page.

This is the sort of welcome I hope that we extend here at St Paul’s Samford. If you haven’t been to church because you think you won’t be welcome, then we haven’t made it clear that you are welcome no matter what.

• Motorcycle ride group gathers at Samford AMPOL on the first Saturday of the month for an 8:30am or 9am departure. Destinations vary and riders of all experience levels are welcome.

• Samford Fresh Food Market – 4th Saturday of the month 7am – Midday Robert Paget Priest in Charge

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A big thank you to all our amazing volunteers that helped over the weekend and to Susanne and the team at Samford Edible Garden Trail for the opportunity to host our Haven’tfarm.been to church because you think you wouldn’t be welcomed or might be judged? This sign from St Paul’s Covent Garden sums up how we feel.

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“There’s no way I could live out here!” Have you ever heard yourself say something like this? Or have you known anyone who lives in outback Australia? They absolutely love it. But it does mean that they sometimes have real access issues to things that us living closer to cities may take for granted. Thankfully, there is Angel Flight. Established in April 2003, Angel Flight Australia is a accessingtoemergencycoordinatingcharitynon-flightsassistpeopleinspecialist medical treatment that would otherwise be unavailable to them because of the vast distance and high travel costs. All flights are free and assist passengers travelling to or from medical facilities almost anywhere in RunningAustralia.Duck Studio (RDS) is adding its support to this great charity by participating in the Hay Rust and Dust Charity Rally. As part of the RDS fundraising efforts, 10% of sales over the last few months has already beenHowever,donated.on the last studio open day before the Rally, RDS is having a Sunday Sale Day, with up to 50% off some works, making it easier to offer support - and you get to take something home too! Everyone deserves a warm fuzzy. But here is the real winner - you can opt to pay the full price, the price the work is worth (not the discounted value), and that marked discount of up to 50% will all go to Angel Flight! Be part of helping to support our rural mates and join me at Running Duck Studio for the next Tawny Trails Event Sunday, 28 August, 10am to 3pm. 2 Wattlebrae St King Scrub.

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At a recent club meeting, Rotary had as their guest for the evening, the Samford State School’s Chappy Joss Cathcart, who is not only well known to the club, but was pleased to receive a donation of $1000 from President Amanda to assist in the valuable work she undertakes in our school community.Alsoatthe same meeting the club was pleased to present a cheque for $500 to former international cricketer, Tony Dell for his Stand Tall for PTS Foundation. Tony was guest speaker on the night and provided us with an insight into his time as a national serviceman and the impact that Post Traumatic Stress had on his life. Through his Foundation, Tony is now working with highly respected national and international authorities to create awareness of how PTS impacts the lives of veterans, first responders and other “at risk” groups. publication.

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Pennants Our ladies Samford Division 2 team have made the finals. Play will be at Windsor, Samford v Hamilton. I will report on the result in the next edition. Good luck ladies, bring home the GOLD! Men’s division 6 are on top of their ladder. This is a combined Chermside/Samford team with mostly newer players. I’m sure the selectors will be looking at this group for Division 2 next season. Champion of Champions Singles semifinal was a close game with Red Hill coming home stronger on the day to win 25 to Samford’s Peter Wilson 20. Events All the “artists” who attended the recent Paint N Sip enjoyed a fun afternoon. Tracey who ran this event was especially pleased as it is something different from our usual bowls club activities. If you are interested in giving lawn bowls a try we are having a “Bring a Mate“ morning on Tuesday 6 September, 8:30am for 9:00am start. These mornings are very social with the emphasis on ‘social’. Samford Grove sponsor with a special morning tea and prizes. Coaching is free and everyone is most welcome. Contact Janice by text if you are interested: 0407 8755 96 or email info@ samfordbowls.com.au. If you can’t make the Tuesday morning, we can arrange another time that suits. You can come on your own – you’ll soon make some mates.

The Samford Bowls Club is a popular day out for bowlers from other clubs. A bus load of bowlers from the Sunshine Coast Social Bowls Club will visit our club on Sunday 21st August to enjoy a day with ourVillagemembers.‘Barefoot Bowls’. The spring season (approximately 8 weeks) will commence on October 6th. Evening bowls under lights. Contact Allan, 0429 919 486. Check out Samford District Bowls Club website for more information. info@samfordbowls.com.

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Over I expect every lawn bowler in Australia watched some of the lawn bowls at the Commonwealth games in Birmingham. I know the talk on the green was the last bowl played in the ladies’ pairs delivered by Ellen Ryan. It was a delivery that we would all love to perfect and put in the same situation, would we have a go? Ellen did and won the Gold. Bowls Australia described the Birmingham 2022 tournament by the Jackaroos as a tournament to be remembered amongst the Australian bowling fraternity for eternity. Replays can be viewed via Bowls Australia.

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Speakers include Kim Garthwaite (mental health nurse with qualifications in Clinical Nutrition, Herbal Therapy, Personal Training and Yoga, as well as being a speaker for Beyond Blue and founder of DETAILconnect) and Ronnie Benbow (Founding Director of the Carers’ Foundation, nurse and carer’s advocate among other things).

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On August 31st at 6.00pm at South Pine Community Church Hall, 12 Eatons Crossing Road, Eatons Hill, the Lions Clubs of Samford and Warner are hosting Riding the Rollercoaster of Caregiving: Addressing Stress and Burnout of Caregivers. This FREE event is for anybody of any age who is or has been a carer or may be one in the future, who wishes to glean information from expert speakers, find out about support groups, or discuss coping strategies to meet their unique needs as a carer.

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The next gathering will be in a month or three at the grand Arthouse Constructions workshop building, hosted by Murray Bailey.Ifyou would like to be part of the Network, please email info@greenstreet.net. au or call 0407 1901623 www.greenstreet. net.au Howard Nielsen

Food is a big issue on the local, national and world stage and the recent gathering of folk from the Samford Sustainable Business Network were lucky to have Cliff at the Long Yard Larder provide a wonderful platter for all to Youenjoy.might think that Steve from Innovate Moreton Bay and Will from Kinetikits were hogging the platter as seems to be the case in this photo below. However, the full contingent held no grudges and lined up for a happy snap after having not only a share of the platter but a sharing of ideas and goodwill around how to build sustainable businesses.

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The group from Crafting Kindness, especially Wendy Bailye, Judy Worsley and Lucie Verhelst, have crafted little surprises as part of a gift pack for carers attending. Crafting Kindness runs each third Friday of the month, 2.30pm at the SCHUB. The idea is to create little gifts or write friendly notes to those who might need a little sunshine in their day and to help others in need where possible. This month we have posted off a large box of children’s clothes to the Health Care Centre at Ramingining in East Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory. Thank you to the Lion’s Charity Craft Creators, Lois Harding and Erica and Karen Murphy for their wonderful contributions of children’s clothes.Jenni Guse is leading a discussion on the concept of Beauty in the Good Stuff Ideas Forum on Friday 26th August at 3.30pm. Cuppa and chat will start at about 2.00pm every Friday. Everyone is welcome.

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THE VILLAGE PUMP 19 AUGUST 2022– Page 17 Silver SponsorsDiamond Sponsors Bronze Sponsors Partner Sponsors 50th Anniversary Fes SEPTEMBER 10. 10:30AMSamford State School 150th Festival 1 0 : 3 0 a m O f f i c i a l O p e n i n g C e r e m o n y 1 1 : 0 0 a m C a r n i v a l R i d e s O p e n T h r o u g h o u t t h e d a y - S t a g e E n t e r t a i n m e n t - M a r k e t & L o c a l C o m m u a l l s - S w e e t s , C a k e s & t h e F a m o u s S a m f o r d B o t t l e S t a l l ! - F o o d T r u c k s & t h e F e s t i v a l B a r - P a s t S t u d e n t & T e a c h e r R e u n i o n S e s s i o n s - 1 5 0 Y e a r s o f H i s t o r y o n D i s p l a y - P i g R a c i n g & t h e " S a m f o r d S h o w " D o g J u m p - F a c e P a i n t i n g & S i d e s h o w A l l e y - 1 5 0 t h A n n i v e r s a r y M e r c h a n d i s e 6 : 5 0 p m F I R E W O R K S D I S P L A Y ! ! SEPTEMBER 10. 10:30AM -7PM Spring School's Come and celebrate THANK YOU to our major DIAMOND Festival Sponsor Fireworks Display PROUDLY Sponsored by the Samford Garage Gold Sponsors

One Sunday at Samford, all was going well when, out of the blue, a terrible storm hit. It came up so quickly there wasn’t even time to make for the hall, so we all huddled in the tennis shed, which was a rather ﬂimsy shelter. The net, balls and rackets were piled on the table. We got torrents of rain, loud thunder, wild lightening and strong wind. The storm passed over as quickly as it came. Shortly a message came for Jack Lawson to get his tank off the train line as the train was nearly due! The wind had blown Jack’s empty water tank onto the line in the cutting (now Cash Av). Most of the men went to push the tank down the line. What a din! Rolling an empty tank down a train line. We ‘girls’ were scared the train would come, as the men would not hear it, so while watching for train smoke we shouted directions. At last, the tank was rolled to the side and the train came through- late as usual.” It’s great to see the courts rebuilt. The new Samford courts are all weather. No need to grab the net before the rain wets the tapes; no need to put your racket under your skirt to keep it dry if playing in showers; no worry that the wood would get damp and warp and get grit into your good Klipspringer Gut (look for the two red lines). Today’s racquets are mostly aluminium, fibreglass, graphite with nylon gut.The ‘new courts’ have recently been replaced by new courts at Samford Parklands.Museum open Wednesday and Sunday 10am- 4pm. Email info@samfordmuseum. com.au. the heart

Page 18 - THE VILLAGE PUMP 19 AUGUST 2022 Recycling is one of today’s buzz words so why not recycle a story from the 1950s written for the opening of the new Village Courts and published in the Councillors’ column of The Village Pump in December 1988. Extracts from “A ’Quiet’ Sunday at the Samford Courts in the 1950s” written by Peg Nugent. “Many Sundays were spent playing tennis between Samford and Grovely. The Samford games were played on the courts behind the Farmers Hall. Grovely games were played on Melrose’s and Nugent’s courts.

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It’s common for someone to thank Ken Mander-Jones for helping to create wonderful memories for them and their families. The former Samford Village resident was the founder and owner of iconic Brisbane tourist attraction, the Australian Woolshed, which operated from 1982 to 2006. Based on an outback sheep station it featured ram shows, sheep shearing, billy tea and damper, bush dancing, native wildlife including koalas, wombats, dingoes, emus and crocodiles, and amusements such as waterslides and miniature golf. In its heyday the award-winning tourist destination at Ferny Hills attracted thousands of visitors from around the world each month. At one point the Australian Woolshed hosted 1,000 ram shows annually, drawing 75,000 foreign tourists; served 100,000 meals a year in the on-site restaurant; and was the third-biggest user of Polaroid film in the state. Remember Polaroid?Ken’svision to bring the country to the city was somewhat inspired by his days working on the land as a farmer in regional Queensland. “I was running a sheep property at Dirranbandi and in the 1960s we had the most shocking drought that I’ve been associated with. There was 12 months where it didn’t rain,” Ken said. “That made me start thinking that there had to be better things in life than running a farm in a drought. I moved into cattle, but soon that industry was falling off the cliff too.” After selling his farm and livestock and moving to Brisbane in 1979, Ken and his wife Margaret started working on their vision to develop a theme park, originally known as Rainbow Valley.

With the Crocodile Dundee movie exposing the ‘land down under’ to a foreign audience of millions, Ken notes “the Australian tourism industry became quiteAfterprofitable”.aname change to Australian Woolshed, the tourist attraction welcomed a seemingly endless stream of overseas visitors, particularly people from Japan, China and Singapore seeking an Aussie ‘outback’ experience. The business was an Australian Tourism Award winner. Ken’s favourite animals at Australian Woolshed were the koalas that would crawl up his leg and sit on his shoulder, which “people couldn’t believe was possible”. Ken now lives a quieter life at Carinity Brookfield Green where his walls are adorned with photos of his time sharing Australia’s history with us all.

“I started a tourist attraction with a waterslide for a start – the first waterslide in Brisbane – to get a bit of cash flow. I always had the idea of a woolshed because I knew the sheep industry. It was always going to be the main part of the business,” Ken said. “People told me plenty of times that they thought I was crazy. We were building it all on 22 per cent interest. It was always going to take a number of years to be viable, and that’s exactly what it did become.”

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Next Muster: Sunday 28th August 8am. Pictured left: Ella and Frankie Micro Challenges

For most of human history we’ve only had brief spurts of ‘comfort’ – full after a hunt, warm in our abode and safe from predators or other tribes. Not anymore. Now we have climate-controlled houses, cars and offices. Food is readily available: in the kitchen, down the hall or from a vending machine (please don’t get into the habit of eating food from a vending machine!). We’re seldom exposed to extreme heat or cold. Some of us consider not eating for a few hours as ‘starving’. Unfortunately, spending so much time in our comfort zones is Introducingunhealthy.Micro-Challenges. This is one of the reasons I advocate the concept of Micro-Challenges. Over the past few years I have had: Cold-only showers for a year; eaten meat and eggs only for a month; multiple 5-day fasts. Why should we do these?

A big thank you must go to Moreton Bay Regional Council and Cr Darren Grimwade for the recent grant to purchase new Showjumping equipment to help hold these days at our club. A big thank you also to the parents and volunteers assisting us to make our club move forward and keep up to date with great facilities and equipment.

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Firstly, it’s a Reset - eg. after 4 weeks of meat and eggs you can really taste the sugar and chemicals in almost every other food you eat. As we’re constantly exposed to more comfort, more consuming, more everything. This reigns it in a bit. Second, it increases appreciation (or gratitude). Best meal I’ve ever had? Mince and cheese (after my first 5-day fast). In our comfortable 21st Century, first-world lives, it’s good to remind ourselves how easy we have it. So over to you: What Micro Challenges are you going to do this year? Want to learn more? Get in touch with Grant at Propel. www.propelfit.com.au

Oxenford Pony Club Jumping Equitation was a rewarding day for Charlotte, Chloe, Ella and Frankie who came home with placings and also had a lot of fun camping over and competing together.

Our riders have been out and about in August making the most of the sunny days.

The club held a very successful jump training day, with many riders from local areas being able to utilise the show jumping facilities and train in a relaxed environment. Late August will see a weekend full of gymkhana fun, and again riders from all over southeast Qld will utilise the lovely grounds and club facilities.

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FERN LEAF BANKSIA

Banksia oblongifolia can live for over 60 years, in spite of the fact that they live in areas prone to bushfire. They have two fire survival strategies. After fire, the dormant buds on the lignotuber sprout and two to three years later they can flower and set seed. The heat from the fire causes seeds to be released from their follicles and thus a new generation of plants become established. Banksias have evolved in Australia’s phosphate-deficient soils and have specialised roots that form dense mats of short lateral rootlets just below the leaf litter. These enhance nutrient uptake by increasing nutrient solubility. Being adaptable to different well drained soil types, these hardy, slow-growing shrubs are ideal for small, sunny or lightly shaded gardens. They are low maintenance plants that can be kept in shape by pruning to form, for example, a colourful border. They grow well in containers and are amenable to bonsai. The flowers and fruit are a useful addition to floral arrangements.

The fern leaf banksia (Banksia oblongifolia) is found along the east coast of Australia from Wollongong to Rockhampton, growing in sandy heath soils, swamp margins and as an understory in eucalypt forests. In the former regions, in very low nutrient soils it only reaches a height of about a metre but in richer, forest soils it can grow to 3 metres in height. This shrub has several stems growing out of a woody base (lignotuber) that has dormant buds and contains food reserves.

New leaves and branchlets are covered in a rusty fur that is shed as they mature. The adult leaves are green above and whitish underneath, arranged alternately along the stem, about 10cm long and are oblong or egg-shaped. The margins are mildly serrated.Between January and October flower spikes arise from the ends of the branchlets. These 15cm long cylindrical spikes are composed of a large number of flowers that start as blue-grey or greenish yellow buds that open to yellow. They produce copious nectar which is used as a bush food, or medicine for coughs and colds, and which attracts a large variety of honeyeaters and bees.Itis also a butterfly host plant. The spikes lose their flowers with age and become swollen and woody. Each flower’s ovary is embedded in the spike and develops into a seed pod or follicle containing two seeds.

Learn more at Paten Park Native Nursery. www.ppnn.org.au

Banksias are generally associated with coastal heath. Different species are, however, found from the coast to montane regions.

TREES: An essentialecological

Reflecting on the recent celebration of National Tree Day, often the first thing that comes to mind on the topic of the importance of trees is their role in our environment. And while trees play an important role in contributing to the environment, perhaps a more specific and observable role they play is their crucial part in sustaining a functioning ecosystem. Trees contribute to the ecosystem in more ways than one to support life. An example of this is trees as an ecosystem themselves. An ecosystem can be any size as it is simply a system formed by living organisms interacting with each other and their surroundings.

A thefeedinginteracting-bees,ants,onegumtreethis.isgumtreesimplesaplinganexampleofOnasinglesaplingmayfindbeetles,arachnidsallliving,andongumtree, creating a small ecosystem for the organisms to thrive in. These small ecosystems formed by trees can help make up much larger ecosystems such as rainforests or bushland, which ultimately make up what is known as the biosphere (all earth’s ecosystems combined).Treeswill also act as a food source for other animals because they are a producer organism which sit on the bottom of the food chain (or first trophic level) and act as food for other organisms, fed on by animals higher up in the food chain. Another way trees support the ecosystem is by forming commensalism with other species, in which the species benefits by living in or on the tree without harming it as a species interaction. This can be seen true with birds, possums, reptiles, bugs and plants which stem out from a tree’s trunk. Tree’s play such an important part in the ecosystem by fulfilling these roles. We can easily take for granted how much they benefit thousands of different multi-cellular organisms, which helps hold ecosystems in place and holds together our perfectly created biosphere.

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Arguably, the Samford district’s most frequently encountered brown-and-white butterfly is the Common Crow (Euploea corinna), which has a wingspan of about 80mm. It is found in rainforest, parks and gardens from northern WA all the way to Victoria. The wide distribution reflects its huge range of host plants in the Dogbane family (Apocynaceae), including Hoyas, Milk Vines (Marsdenia), Silkpods (Parsonsia) and Currant Bush (Carissa ovata), as well as some figs and the introduced oleander.

Common Crow

The adults take nectar from a variety of flowers and the males extract toxic alkaloids from plants such as Rattlepods (Crotalaria) and Silkpods. For most of the year, these butterflies tend to have a slow flight just a few metres above the ground, but fly higher to reach their over-wintering colonies in sheltered gorges or in mangroves. The larva, which grows to 60mm, is orange with black transverse bands edged with white. It has four pairs of fleshy filaments (‘horns’). The pupa to about 18mm is a stunning silver or gold colour, usually hanging below a leaf. The Common Aeroplane ( Phaedyma shepherdi) is also brown and white, but it is slightly smaller with a wingspan of around 60mm. It has broader white markings on the hindwing, which fuse to form a band, hence the alternative name White-banded Aeroplane.Itinhabits rainforest, gardens and parklands and is found from Cape York to central NSW. It has a characteristic ‘flapand glide’ flight pattern and may settle with its wings open or closed. It also uses a wide range of host plants, ranging from Native Elm (Aphananthe philippinensis), Koda (Ehretia acuminata) and all species of Brachychiton. The grey-green larvae are difficult to find because they hide under chewed leaves they have webbed together. The pupa is brown, again usually hanging below a leaf.

Common Aeroplane Watch out also for the more infrequent Purple Crow ( Euploea tulliosus ), which shimmers with a purple iridescence in sunlight.Whydon’t you let us know about any interesting butterfly sightings or send us a picture? editor@villagepump.org.au.

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Text Maureen 0402 092 741 or email info@ kupidabin.org for more details. Registration Forms can be downloaded from the website. Volunteers needed for Friday and over the weekend.International Day of Peace is commemorated every year at Kupidabin since 2007 when our land was blessed by First Nation Elder Uncle Tex Chapman giving permission for all cultures to walk the Land. Join us at the Peace Haven to pray for peace around the world – for the flood victims and the end of the COVID 19 Pandemic. www. kupidabin.org or Facebook.

The notation on the back of this photo says Dayboro 1924 although the players are unknown. Hopefully someone ferreting through old family photos may come up with some names.

The score of that football match, which was played only a few days after the Mt Pleasant Football Club was formed, is unknown but it could have been an interesting match. A team was also formed in the township at some stage as the Brisbane Courier of 6th August 1913 recorded “…On Saturday afternoon a team of footballers from Mt. Pleasant visited Terrors Creek, and after a fast and exciting game the match with the local team resulted in a draw, each side scoring 5 points.” The Queenslander of 3rd July 1930 reported “…A team of footballers from Wilston open the season with a match with the Dayboro team at Dayboro on June 22, Dayboro winning by 13 points to 12.”

FOOTBALLDAYBOROTEAM

Football clubs have come and gone over the years. They are certainly not new. The first club in the district was formed in 1912, 110 years ago. The Brisbane Courier of 2nd July 1912 reported “…TERROR’S CREEK, At a meeting of young men, held at Mt. Pleasant, a football club – the first in the district – was formed. The first match will be played against Strathpine on July 6.”

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KUPIDABIN NEWS School Holidays are coming up again very soon. Bring your families out to Kupidabin Wilderness at Mt Samson, only 10 - 15 minutes from Samford to experience the Gathering of the Four Winds - 23rd - 25th September 2022. Spectacular First Nations Cultural Showcase. Friday 23rd September (school holidays) 7.30- 9.30pm. Great family outdoor event. Gates close at 7.15pm. Traditional Welcome to Country and Smoke Ceremony. Hawaiian Opening Protocol - Blowing the Conch Shell. Maori arts performances and much more. Those of you who attended our 2019 Gathering will remember Kawika. He is back again this year, Kuma Pa’a Kawika Foster with his Hawaiian Mana Ola and Ho’oponopono Teachings over theOnweekend.Sunday 25th, we have a great Closing Ceremony with a new presenter - Bear Nutting, bringing us all together for a traditional In the Ground Maori Hungi with lots of vegetables cooked in banana leaves. Bookings essential for these group sessions. A Reader will also be in attendance.

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War, creator of the popular Alex Rider spy series for teenagers, sets the scene with editor Susan Ryeland reading the latest manuscript of disillusioned but successful author Allen Conway, who spoofs the Agatha Christie format and her fascination with nursery rhyme allusions in titles and chapter headings, in his 1950s mystery. The twists and turns abound, as do the clues and red herrings but just as you are thinking “By George, I’ve got It!” when you probably haven’t, you are dumped in a modern “real-life” mystery that only an editor can solve. The novel starts slowly but once you are into it, you’ll find a fiendishly plotted crime novel with blazing flashes of literary humour and a fabulous twist. It’s a brainy novel, a very new take on an old genre.

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Steadfast resident, Gabi Kupper, once a free-spirited kibbutz-dweller, now religious zealot, has his life thrown into turmoil when Roni, his prodigal brother, a secular Jew and failed high-stakes Wall Street trader, arrives on Gabi’s doorstep, penniless. The settlement is dismayed when Roni plans to sell the “artisanal” olive oil from the Palestinian village to Tel Aviv yuppies. A curious Washington Post correspondent discovers the settlement’s existence, making it the focus of an international diplomatic scandal. A wealthy American pours money into the place. The government orders the eviction of all the settlers who return as soon as the government focuses on other problems. The military build a border fence through the Palestinians’ olive grove and the chaos of settlement life continues.

Assaf Gavron’s multi-winning novel is both serious and satirical, loaded with dry humour and crisp insight into the absurdity of life on the West Bank and the complex relationship between Israel and the United States. The characters are rich and mostly endearing in a tough no-nonsense way. If there is a criticism of the work, it is that the richness of Palestinian life is flatlined, but Gavron’s purpose was to grapple with one of the most charged geo-political issues of our time from the point of view of Jewish settlers on the West Bank. Gavron’s masterpiece stands out as one of Israel’s best…a must read.

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On a rocky Israeli hilltop unclaimed by anyone, half a spit from a poverty ravaged Palestinian village, Othniel Assis and his expanding family struggle to establish a farm. More settlers arrive to form a hodgepodge settlement of shipping container huts and cobbled together shacks. The government refuses to recognise its existence, denying settlers any rights to essential services, though the military defend what they’ve built.

The portent of evil Emily feels throughout the gypsies’ stay is carefully balanced by the care and love given to her by Buza, the old Zulu nightwatchman, who through beautiful tribal stories and talking of his homelands and daughter, shows her how a loving family might be. Though morality is not fashionable in modern fiction and though this was originally published as a young adult work (I would not give it to anyone younger than fifteen), this book encourages the reader to explore the fragmentation and hate in society and what compassion and love might take to make it whole.

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bytoknowsfather,leftby1950’s,marshlandNorthchildhoodSurvivingintheCarolinaintheabandonedhermother,thenbyherviolentKyaClarkwhatit’slikebealone.Knownlocalsasthe “Marsh Girl”, Kya hides from the authorities when they come knocking on her door to force her to attend school. Kya survives by catching and selling fish and crabs to obtain the small amount of food she can afford. Kya grows into a beautiful, mysterious teenager. Two young men are taken by her beauty and attempt to have a relationship with her. It is no surprise that she rejects them as she has no experience in how to engage with the outside world. It takes time for her to build trust, allowing them to be part of her life. One of these men, Tate Walker teaches Kya to read and write. Kya falls in love with Tate and is devastated when he leaves for College, seemingly abandoning her as has everyone before him. When the other man, Chase Andrews, is found dead, Kya is immediately the number one suspect. Brought out of isolation and into the public eye, Kya’s murder trial raises many questions. I enjoyed reading this book immensely. The imagery captivated by Delia Owens really added to the pleasure of following a plot that was nail-biting, holding my attention right up to the final page. Following Kya’s life: the beauty, simplicity and innocence of it certainly made her character life-like and likeable. However, the ending blew me away as it contradicted my picture of it.

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Kania Sadr’s father, Iranian political activist, is broken by the effort, can’t even ride an elevator because it is “for them”, the French. He establishes a hub of ex-pat dissidents which leads to violence. Kimia rebels, turning to debauchery and punk rock to find another self. One small phrase buried in the book signals another level of her disorientation, beyond that of a rebellious daughter of a political refugee relocated to a strange land: that of her gender identity. This is a book loaded with confronting issues, beautifully written, which makes it a compelling read — a definite contender for my book of the year.

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TransformingREPORTCOUNCILSamford’sStreetscape

While it is good to be able to keep some destinations hidden away, Samford has become a popular place, not only to live but to visit for the day and it is time for some beautification works that will help cater for this. To help minimise disruptions to residents and businesses, the project will be carried out over six stages and is expected to take approximately 24 weeks to complete. Works will include the renewal and widening of existing footpaths, new landscaping with additional street trees, modern street furniture, bigger bins and four new alfresco areas.

LOCAL NEWS Proposed new trees of various species Samford Main Street - Streetscape Upgrade Proposed Improvements Concept Image Existing Trees to be retained. May be pruned to frame view lines On-street outdoor dining spaces More generous and well graded footpath areas with decorative banding based on existing street character No changes to on-street carparking, kerb ramps, kerb alignment or pedestrian crossings New seating and street furniture No changes to vehiclecrossoversdriveway New or refreshed garden beds as a buffer from the traffic Lifestyle Centre, 225A Mt Glorious Rd, Samford Qld 4520 (07) 3289 2992 reception@samfordpsych.com.au www.samfordpsych.com.au Samford Psychology Support for Children, Adolescents & Adults Areas where we can help: TraumaPsychiatryPsychology Anxiety & BehaviourDepressionStressProblems ie.LearningParentingdifficultiesDyslexiaetc.>>> >>> >> Our psychologists and psychiatrist are experienced, caring and supportive with approaches taliored to suit the individual client.

I am so pleased that this month will see the start of a $1.2 million facelift for Main Street Samford which will provide improved disability access, better amenities for local residents and great new streetscaping.

There has been a long period of consultation for the project to enable locals, businesses and community groups to have a say on how the finished streetscape will come together. Through this feedback, a lot of consideration has been given to ensure that wherever possible, works that may cause disruption to businesses and the community will be undertaken out of business hours, and this is another reason for the project to be completed in six stages between now and January 2023. Works start at the northern end of town near Samford Creek, and there will of course be some changes during the works, but VMS boards will be in place as well as clearly marked detours for pedestrian access. Please take notice of changing conditions as you move through Samford, have a bit of patience and take direction from onsite workers so everyone is kept safe. You can keep up to date on the progress of this transformation by going to Council’s website www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au and search Samford Streetscape. If you experience any issues with works, you can contact the project officer by calling (07) 3205 0555, call my office on 3480 6455 or email Darren.grimwade@ moretonbay.qld.gov.au.Theapproximateconstruction start timing is as Stagefollows:1-August 2022. Stage 2 - September 2022. Stage 3 - October 2022. Stage 4November 2022. Stage 5 - December 2022. Stage 6 - January 2023. Cr Darren Grimwade

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VIEW (Voice, Interests & Education of Women) women fully support The Smith Family’s Learning for Life educational program, which gives disadvantage Australian children the step up they need through education to achieve their goals as adults, helping to break the poverty cycle. Our dinner meetings are held on the third Tuesday of the month at Aspley Hornets Football Club, 50 Graham Rd, Carseldine, at 6.30pm for a 7pm start. For further information email brendale.view@gmail. com or phone Shayne, 0409 991 428.

A Message from Peter Tuesday 26 July marked the first day of the new 47th Parliament. The day started with a church service and continued with swearing in of members and senators in both the House of Representatives and the Senate. The previous afternoon, I had the privilege of joining the Prime Minister, former Prime Minister John Howard and government and opposition colleagues at the Australian War Memorial for a moving Last Post Ceremony honouring the life of Private Joseph John Dale who died while serving Australia in World War One. I am honoured to be the first Queenslander to lead the Liberal Party since it was formed by Sir Robert Menzies 77 years ago - previous leaders came from NSW, Victoria and South Australia. Together with my Coalition team, we will be positive and support good policy and hold the Albanese Labor Government to account on their promises to Australians and support outcomes in the best interest of our country and community.

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I had the pleasure of joining the Samford Stags on Saturday 30 July for their annual country round and to officially open Alan Cash Park following the completion of field works. In 2021, $300,000 in federal funding was committed to the reconfiguration of the rugby league field as well as new LED lighting and goal posts. It was a fantastic day of rugby league and I enjoyed spending time with players, members and supporters in kicking goals for the club.

Congratulations Sam Short

LOCAL NEWS

Fashion Parade, trips to Parliament house for a tour and lunch, a group walk along the shore line at Shorncliffe – we do all kinds of social activities and we also get together on the first Saturday of the month to enjoy regular coffee morning. At our September meeting, we will have Sara-Jane Dean from UQ Institute of Molecular Bioscience as guest speaker. The Brendale Evening View Club is a fun and friendship club, where you can meet new friends, enjoy a 2 course meal, listen to an informative guest speaker. We do all this while fundraising for The Smith Family, sponsoring eight Learning for Life students.

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Spring is just around the corner and what better way to welcome it than with a Fashion Parade. We are holding a fashion parade at our September Meeting on Wednesday 7th September. Cost for 2-course lunch, tea or coffee and the fashion parade is $30.00. We meet at the Arana Leagues Club, Dawson Parade, Keperra,10.30 for 11.00am start. Fashions are by Portofino, so invite your friends along for an enjoyable time. We enjoyed Brian Herd’s talk on the pitfalls of not being prepared with up-todate wills at our recent meeting. Some of the stories he told certainly had us thinking about our own situations. Some of our members have been attending The Lord Mayor’s City Hall Concerts that are on every Tuesday and thoroughly enjoying them, especially when they are free! Other activities coming up include a tour of the Maritime Museum, a guided tour of the City Hall or a visit to the Margot McKinney Jewellery Exhibit at the City Hall. All of course followed by lunch somewhere in thePleasecity. contact Carol by noon, Monday 5th September on 3355 5349 if attending. We welcomed new members again this month and would love to see more ladies coming to enjoy our company.

Brendale Evening View Club welcomes you to come along to see if VIEW is for you. Ladies seeking to join our club must be ready to have the time of their life as they join in and participate with other likeminded women in the many organised fundraising and social activities.

It’s my pleasure to invite you to the 2022 Dickson Seniors’ Expo! Monday 22 August (9.00am – 3.00pm). South Pine Indoor Sporting Complex, 620 Southpine Road (enter via Cribb Road) Brendale. Over 60 local businesses, community groups and other services will be showcased as well as special guest speakers and live entertainment. Book your ticket by callinghttps://www.trybooking.com/CAUGJvisitingormyofficeon32059977.

Congratulations to Bunya local Sam Short on his gold medal effort in the 1500m freestyle at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. Last year I was proud to name Sam the Dickson Young Sports Person of the Year at the Australia Day Dickson Awards. What’s important to you? With your help, and by working together, I know we can get the upgrades, facilities and opportunities our community needs to be even better. So please let me know what’s important to you. Drop by one of my mobile office visits, or get in touch with me at peter. dutton.mp@aph.gov.au or 3205 9977 to let me know your priorities. Alternatively, you can visit my office at 3/199 Gympie Road in Strathpine during business hours or my website www.peterdutton.com.au for more information.

THE VILLAGE PUMP 19 AUGUST 2022– Page 31 Gathering of the Four Winds 23-24-25 September 2022 Kupidabin 8th Bi-Annual Gathering of the Four Winds A CULTURALLY RICH, WEEKEND CAMPING EXPERIENCE including Traditional HANGI Friday Night: First Nations Showcase Saturday & Sunday: Circles and Workshops, led by a diverse group of Cultural Leaders, Teachers, Elders Aboriginal, Hawaiian, Pacific Islands, Maori, Native American Adults $250 Students/Concession $195 BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL: 0402 092 741 www.kupidabin.org BYO Camping or Stay In The Cultural Centre Venue: Kupidabin Wilderness 7 Lyell Court, Mt. Samson, Queensland Website www.kupidabin.org Te Aukaha Maori Performing Arts Kumu Pa’a Kawika Foster Bear Nutting Richard Littlefeather ALL WELCOME to enjoy the fresh Mount Samson air and starlit nights. Tickets available for Friday night only, for 1-day pass, or entire weekend experience.

Page 32 - THE VILLAGE PUMP 19 AUGUST 2022 27 Roderick Street, Dayboro Inviting Offers 140 Boscoe Road, Narangba For Sale 6 Madsen Street, Keperra Inviting Offers 8 Garrawin Court, Clear Mountain Expressions of Interest 166 Basin Road, Samsonvale Offers Over $1,695,000 2368 Mount Mee Road, Ocean View Offers Over $1,275,000 Just Listed A SELECTION OF PROPERTIES BY LEIGH HUTTON 3 456 1 2 "Leigh is one of the best out there! From start to end, Leigh made the process of buying for me as easy and efficient as it could possibly get. Extremely professional, honest and knowledgeable. Goes out of her way to make the whole experience pleasant." ~ Karthik (Buyer) Leigh Hutton 0400 465 101 leigh.hutton@belleproperty.com Belle Property Samford 07 3289 3289 Shop 6,11 Main Street, Samford samfordinfo.samford@belleproperty.comVillagewww.belleproperty.com/ ATYOURSELFMAKEHOME LEIGHWith HUTTON 0400 465 101

THE VILLAGE PUMP 19 AUGUST 2022– Page 33 140 Boscoe Road, Narangba Offers Over $1,350,000 Contact Leigh Hutton 3 Aspel Place, Dayboro Offers Over $1,100,000 Contact Leigh Hutton Leigh Hutton 0400 465 101 leigh.hutton@belleproperty.com Belle Property Samford 07 3289 3289 Shop 6,11 Main Street, Samford samfordinfo.samford@belleproperty.comVillagewww.belleproperty.com/ 166 Basin Road, Samsonvale Offers Over $1,695,000 Contact Leigh Hutton 472 Cedar Creek Road, Cedar Creek For ContactSale Georgie Haug 703 Mount Glorious Road, Highvale For ContactSale Georgie Haug 27 Roderick Street, Dayboro Inviting ContactOffers Leigh Hutton 109 Dobson Road, Clear Mountain For ContactSale Georgie Haug 40 Station Street, Samford Village Offers to be Submitted Contact Georgie Haug 8 Garrawin Court, Clear Mountain Expressions of Interest Contact Leigh Hutton 35 Kootangal Crescent, Ferny Hills For ContactSale Georgie Haug 229 Smiths Road, Wights Mountain For ContactSale Georgie Haug 6 Madsen Court, Keperra Inviting ContactOffers Leigh Hutton A selection of properties by Belle Property Samford

Page 34 - THE VILLAGE PUMP 19 AUGUST 2022 belleproperty.com/samford • 40 minutes from Brisbane City • Modern two-storey home with sensational views • Flowing and light-filled design with open living space • A large entertainment deck with built-in swimming pool • Four upstairs bedrooms include a master with walk-in and ensuite • Downstairs rumpus room, guest bedroom & a home office 5a 3b 24,281r View As Advertised or AppointmentBy For Sale Georgie Haug 0411 184 georgie.haug@belleproperty.com5610732893289 229 Smiths Road, Wights Mountain

35 Michael Flanigan0419 686 410 Expressions of Interest 753a Clear Mountain Road, Clear Mountain Brisbane's Best Block of Land With over 12 Acres of Land, featuring 360 degree views from the level home-site, this block is one of the last opportunities to purchase high quality land in South East Queensland. Located just 35 minutes drive to both Brisbane City and Brisbane Airport, this property offers the astute Buyer the opportunity of a lifetime, to build their dream home. Design and build your dream home to enjoy;-spectacular views South to Brisbane City by day and the millions of lights by night -spectacular views East overlooking Lake Samsonvale, Moreton Bay, Moreton Island, Deception Bay and Bribie Island -spectacular views North overlooking the tops of the Glass House Mountains, Ocean View and Mount Mee -spectacular views West overlooking the D'aguilar Ranges including Mount Kobble and Mount Glorious But seeing is believing! Words, pictures and videos do not give justice to the sensational views and immense feeling you get from standing on this amazing house-site. Land Size 4.89 ha Michael Flanigan 0419 686 410 Me Property Sales 07 34251444 www.mepropertysales.com.au

Page 36 - THE VILLAGE PUMP 19 AUGUST 2022 206 Clear Mountain Road, Cashmere 4 Umbana Court, Ferny Hills 21 Moonlight Avenue, Highvale 21 Tinaroo Court, Albany Creek The Brett Crompton Team B Brreettt t C Crroommppttoon n 0413 744 brett.crompton@raywhite.com237 ofThinkingSelling? The name you know & trust SOLDSOLDSOLD raywhitesamford com au 9 Mayflower Street, Warner SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD 1 Richards Road, Camp Mountain 10 Vonne Court, Camp Mountain 568 Flinders Parade, Brighton P: (07) 3289 1122 E: samford.qld@raywhite.com Ray White Samford SOLD Recently 5 Range View Drive, Mount Samson

THE VILLAGE PUMP 19 AUGUST 2022– Page 37 Due to our Leasing teams ongoing success and the multitude of new tenancy applications everyday, we have multiple pre-approved tenants looking to call Samford Valley and the surrounding suburbs home! If you're a landlord with a vacant property or simply curious to see where your property fits into the market. Please don't hesitate to contact us. Thinking of Renting out your home? Suzie Crompton Director of Property Management rraywhitesamford com E: suzie.crompton@raywhite.com Ph: (07) 3289 1122

Page 38 - THE VILLAGE PUMP 19 AUGUST 2022 1/7 Main Street, Samford P |3289 2938 2 Williams Street, Dayboro P | 3425 www.craigdoyle.com.au5000 • Impressive homestead in commanding elevated position • Peace & privacy with lush views & “not a neighbour in sight” • Country kitchen with stainless appliances & large WI pantry • Ideal for entertaining with multiple living zones • Master retreat with lush private views and spacious ensuite • Purpose built wine cellar perfect for the wine connoisseur • NBN, Reverse Cycle Split System Air-conditioning • Solar Panels – 5 kva (22 panels), All weather drive-way • 3 car remote lock up garage with internal access • 1.5 easy to manage town water acres with seasonal gully Enjoying an elevated ridge-line position and encircled by stunning mountain views, this stately homestead is the ideal escape for the family that values the idyllic peace and privacy of country living - and wants room to move! Stately Homestead On 1.5 Town Water Acres 99 Greggs Road, Samford Valley Contact Agent Contact Ronni Grevell 0407 466 387 5 bed | 2 bath | 3 car

THE VILLAGE PUMP 19 AUGUST 2022– Page 39 1/7 Main Street, Samford P |3289 2938 2 Williams Street, Dayboro P | 3425 www.craigdoyle.com.au5000 • 4 bed colonial-style family home on 2.5 acres • Close to Cedar Creek falls and local water holes • Country kitchen with large butcherblock island bench • Light and bright home, enjoy the fresh country air • Slow combustion wood burning fireplace for winter nights • 3 x under house parking with remote lock up garage doors • 3 bay shed with power, water & workshop area • 2 x paddocks both with shelters, ideal for a pony or livestock • Deluxe chook pen, dam and productive fruit orchard • Close-knit community with friendly neighbours This delightful 4-bed colonial home is set in glorious Cedar Creek, near Cedar Creek Falls and local water holes. Idyllic Country Living With Magical Country Views 58 Masseys Creek Court, Cedar Creek Contact Agent Contact Ronni Grevell 0407 466 387 4 bed | 2 bath | 5 car

Page 40 - THE VILLAGE PUMP 19 AUGUST 2022 CROSSWORD 0922 FromSOLUTION05/08/22edition ARE YOU A BUDDING CROSSWORD or PUZZLE CREATOR? Why don’t you send it in to test our readers? E: editor@villagepump.org.au CROSSWORD 1022 DENNIS ARNOLD Crossword 0922 Solution 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 C O L L A R S P A T C H E D O O L K O H O I 9 R L F A I L U R E A D 10 11 S O L A R L R A I R E D 12 E E E R L K I N G D L 13 14 15 16 T I D E D E N E L S I E 17 18 19 S A A D A G E O D 20 21 F U R R W S C O G 22 23 24 25 26 A L M O N T O U P 28 29 30 31 B E R Y L P R E S T E R 32 O Y A M P L I F Y R O 33 34 R I O T S O R E N A C T 35 T K T O S T E A L U E E A E E M I M G 36 37 D E N U D E S E N D G A M E CROSSWORD 1022 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 Crossword 1022 1ACROSSOnce a Killer Whale 7 Assistant 10 Not giving up 11 Carry 12 Formerly 13 Offspring of dual birth 15 Raphus cucullatus, now extinct 17 Between phi and psi 18 Unit of sound pressure 20 Decompose 21 One of the diminutives of Edward 23 Unreturnable serve 24 One gambling cube 26 Male garment in ancient Rome 27 The sound of “h” (in my school, anyway) 29 Gambling ratio 31 Where plants generally grow 32 Actor Goldie … 33 Don’t cross this line in an English pub 35 Small non keyed flutes 37 Apple Inc. device 39 Wednesday or Barty 41 And not, or not 42 Essential for beer 43 Low coral island 44 Securing rope 45 Day preceding an event 47 Intense anger 50 Residue of a wound 52 Air quality baseline Tasmanian Crossword 1022 1ACROSSOnce a Killer Whale 7 Assistant 10 Not giving up 11 Carry 12 Formerly 13 Offspring of dual birth 15 Raphus cucullatus, now extinct 17 Between phi and psi 18 Unit of sound pressure 20 Decompose 21 One of the diminutives of Edward 23 Unreturnable serve 24 One gambling cube 26 Male garment in ancient Rome 27 The sound of “h” (in my school, anyway) 29 Gambling ratio 31 Where plants generally grow 32 Actor Goldie … 33 Don’t cross this line in an English pub 35 Small non keyed flutes 37 Apple Inc. device 39 Wednesday or Barty 41 And not, or not 42 Essential for beer 43 Low coral island 44 Securing rope 45 Day preceding an event 47 Intense anger 50 Residue of a wound 52 Air quality baseline Tasmanian weather station Cape … 53 Teller of fibs 54 Barry Maguire protest song “Eve of …” 55 Observed 56 1DOWNOvaSpirits dispenser (in that English pub again) 2 Editing a film 3 Over again 4 Strap attached to a bit 5 Turn aside 6 Wall sheet support 7 As good as a wink? (1,3) 8 Failed to notice 9 Significant occurrence 14 Contraceptive implant (1,1,1) 53 Teller of fibs 54 Barry Maguire protest song “Eve of …” 55 Observed 56 1DOWNOvaSpirits dispenser (in that English pub again) 2 Editing a film 3 Over again 4 Strap attached to a bit 5 Turn aside 6 Wall sheet support 7 As good as a wink? (1,3) 8 Failed to notice 9 Significant occurrence 14 Contraceptive implant (1,1,1) 16 Advanced in age 18 Paying a surety for an accused 19 Excessive interest in sexual activity 22 Abates 25 Pertaining to a charged atom 26 A pair 27 Australian volunteer army in WW1 (1,1,1) 28 Third person singular present tense of “have” 30 Winter depression (1,1,1) 34 Fun in an open wagon 36 Makes a mess of things (5,2) 38 Looking intently 40 Witch 42 Olympic governing body (1,1,1) 43 Shuts in an enclosure 46 Merits 48 “Bend Me, Shape Me” band, “… Corner” 49 Consumes 50 Project predicated on the Drake Equation (1,1,1,1) 51 Genus of succulent plants

THE VILLAGE PUMP 19 AUGUST 2022– Page 41 TRADE & BUSINESS DIRECTORY – 0477 663 696ILLAGE VPUMPThe ILLAGE VPUMPThe A Accountant ACCOUNTANTS TAX AGENTS on 32 Main St, Samford (next to Farmers Hall) T 07 3289 1700 F 07 3289 2110 E reception@rgoodman com au A Air Conditioning A Automotive Care B Bookkeeping TRADE & BUSINESS DIRECTORYILLAGE VPUMPThe ILLAGE VPUMPThe B Bobcat Hire & Tipper Hire (WITH ALL ATTACHMENTS) GLEN LAKE OWNER/OPERATOR MOBILE: 0418 153 116 A/H 3289 9151 BART’S BOBCAT, EXCAVATOR & TIPPER HIRE * Driveways * Shed Slabs * Clean Ups * Road Base * Post Holes * Rocks & Gravel EXPERIENCED OPERATOR / FREE QUOTES Reg Builder No 706257 Mb: 0419 757 384 A/H 3289 5285 B Bookkeeping Book keeping Plus ✓ Books Maintained Wkly / Mthly / Qrtly ✓ Payroll / Bas / Accounts / Set Up ✓ ‘Genuine Accounting Knowledge’ ✓ Conﬁdentiality Assured - Est. since 1993 ✓ MYOB/XERO Specialist ✓ Registered BAS Agent # 26430009 Kerrie Lucy Ph: 3289 6118 Mobile:0408 950 kerrie@bookkeepingplus.net.au700 Established in The Samford Valley since 2002 B Bricklayer * Remote Site Specialist * Renovations * Extensions w w w . a r g e n t b u i l d i n g s e r v i c e s . c o m Q C J & S MILESTONE DERS Established Area 30 Years Complete Building Services Call COL 3298 5380 B Builders H I A w B Building ROB • new • house FREE ON SI 0400 89 M Deck BSA Licen B Business s David B Business (Previously Commercial t 3490ACN B ABuilders Animal Care samfordpetresort.com.au T: 3289 1600 Pet Accommodation Doggy Day Care Grooming TransportTraining 3351 3116 For all your Tax & Accounting requirements • I n d i v i d u a l s • C o m p a n i e s • T r u s t s • S u p e r a n n u a t i o n S t e p h e n s & C o C h a r t e r e d A c c o u n t a n t s Tel: 3289 5347 w w w s t e p h e n s t a x c o m a u CA SMSF SPECIALIST E : i n f o @ s t e p h e n s t a x . c o m . a u Call Maxine Race on 0410 590 828 Cert III in Aged Care, Senior First Aid & Resuscitation. Police Clearance. Exceptional seniors support and companion care in the comfort of your own home. A Aged Care Services Contact Dave at 0409 749 625 or dave@ziebell.com.au Renovations + Extensions + Decks QBCC Lic. 1307492 RENOVATIONS ‘small job experts’ Karl Howard-Taylor 0410 477 389 khoward-taylor@bigpond.comwww.khtrenovations.com.au SPECIALISING IN: Termite damage repair Small/medium renovations Structural GeneralKitchens/BathroomsDecks/Patios/Carportslandscapingmaintenance QBCC Licence no: 1180015 ADVERTISE YOUR SERVICES IN THE TRADE & BUSINESS DIRECTORY. CALL 0477 663 696 EMAIL: EDITOR@VILLAGEPUMP.ORG.AU B Builders Call Murray on 0419 757 369 or Tim on 0400 808 176 Qld Master Builder - QBCC Licence 1256045 New & Custom Homes Townhouses - Renovations - Decks Grannie Flats & Poolhouses Renovations - Kitchens – Bathrooms

Page 42 - THE VILLAGE PUMP 19 AUGUST 2022 TRADE & BUSINESS DIRECTORY – 0477 663 696ILLAGE VPUMPThe ILLAGE VPUMPThe B Business Ser vices C Carpentr y C CALL BRAD 0422 673 969 TODAY “Bringing the quality back” www touchdry com au Carpet and Upholstery Tile and Grout Rugs and lounges High powered, truck mount steam cleaning machine Stain Removal Pest Control Free Quotes Free rug clean with min service Carpet Repairs Tile & Grout Cleaning/Sealing/Re Colouring Now offering property PRE SALE makeovers CALL BRAD 0422 673 969 or 3289 5554 TODAY www touchdry com au Certified Technician Specialising in: Carpet & upholstery cleaning Tile & grout cleaning Pest CarpetControlRepairs Now offering flood & mould restoration Specialising in all aspects of cabinet making, including design, construction, installation and follow up service. Over 30 years experience. Shayne Smith Cabinets Owned and Operated in Samford since 2010 Kitchens • Vanities Built in Robes • Laundries Custom CommercialCabinetsFitOuts 0409 556 441 Email: shayne@sscabinets.com.au QBCC No. 1005816 Custom built cabinetry with a focus on quality craftsmanship and attention to detail M.G.WILSON & ASSOCIATES PTY LTD Project Management Building Consultant e ma il: ma kwil1@ bigpond com phone: 0419 757 369 ERICSSON CONSTRUCTIONS C Computers C Cabinet Maker C Carpet Cleaning C Concreting C Cleaning High Pressure Cleaning Driveways | Pool Surrounds | Patios | Sheds Exterior House Washing Local Since 1998 | QBCC Licence: 1071040 S.P. CRAWFORD  0405 389 353 B Builders C Cabinet Maker THE VILLAGE PUMP Community News M: 0477 663 696 editor@villagepump.org.au SAMFORD HOUSEWASHING since 1988 Gently machine wash house exteriors, pavers Windows, screens cleaned Over 5000 houses cleaned EXTERIOR HOUSE WASH! 3289 2836 mob 0417 929 374 Rowan Macaulay www.samfordhousewashing.com.au Mould & cobwebs removed

THE VILLAGE PUMP 19 AUGUST 2022– Page 43 FOR A FREE QUOTE... CALL DAVE 0400 335 507 OR GARTH 0412 161 535 EMAIL: ADMIN@CCSQLD.NET 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE ALL ASPECTS -----CONCRETING...OFDECORATIVESLABSDRIVEWAYSSHEDSLABSACREAGEDRIVEWAYSQBCCLICENCE15111938 ACREAGE DRIVEWAYS Specialising in DRIVEWAY CONSTRUCTION & REPAIR 0422 340 600 D Driveways TRADE & BUSINESS DIRECTORY – 0477 663 696ILLAGE VPUMPThe ILLAGE VPUMPThe - All Attachments • Excavator - All Attachments • Bobcat • 12 Tonne Drott • Water Truck • Free Quotes • House/Shed Sites • Driveways • Dams • Clearing of Vegetation • Tip Truck • Concrete and Sandstone Retaining Walls • Sandstone Fire Pits and More QBCC Licence: 15020072 John Keal Isn’t only the “friendliest water carrier in Samford”; & a proud resident of Samford Valley; & a major sponsor of Samford Netball 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 • Construc on of Dams / Creek Crossings / Road Repairs • Prepara on & Comple on of Slabs / House Pads / Driveways in Road Base / Concrete / Asphalt etc • Pool digs / Supply & spreading of soil / Mulch • General site clean ups / Levelling / 4WD slashing • Demoli on / Rubbish Removal • Tip Trucks & Earthmoving machinery • Low Loaders to shi your heavy machinery • Subdivision works JK Cartage Pty Ltd E Ear thmoving Ph: 3869 SmallRepairsAsphalt1659Work Specialists Contact Deb or Ash 3869 ashpatch@bigpond.com1659 Family owned & operated locally Over 30 years experience pot holes | carparks & driveway repairs trenches | footpaths | trip hazards crackfilling | ramps | speed bumps water diverters | small overlays driveway crossovers ALL RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL WORK D Driveways E Ear thmoving BART’SEXCAVATORBOBCAT & 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 E Electrician C Concreting

Page 44 - THE VILLAGE PUMP 19 AUGUST 2022 ILLAGE VPUMPThe ILLAGE VPUMPThe TRADE & BUSINESS DIRECTORY – 0477 663 696 F Florist F Framing ServicesPicture Framing service Paintings, photos, repairs Local business with over 150 customers in the Valley and surrounding area Highly competitive and will call at your home to discuss requirements. Free quotes (you can send a photo) Please call / text Ross on 0408862646 Email: gluerross@yahoo.com.au Picture Framing Service Paintings, photos, repairs 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 Every day florist for all your occassions, big and small Flower arrangements | Bouquets Same day delivery (CONDITIONS APPLY) Order today ph. 3289 Shopwww.seasonalbloomsflorist.com.au40016/7MainSt(nexttoMooeys!) YOU DESIGN - WE SUPPLY & INSTALL SteelChainwire, Glass, Pool, Security, Colorbond, Sla Ring or Email for a free Quote 0413 121 360 /contact@lyhart.com.au E Electrician F Fencing ELECTRICAL/ HANDYMAN SERVICE Lic Electrical Contractor Lic No 65104 COMMERCIAL & DOMESTIC GUY’S Switchboard Upgrades Power points Fans Lights Safety Switches Stoves Locks fitted or repaired Repair wor k Glass repairs 0418 887 253 G Gas Fitters 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 Certi ed, Licenced and Insured. GAS FITTING QBCC No 1293340 CALL SELBY TODAY ON 0437 230 019 F Fencing Domestic, Rural & Commercial work FREE QUOTES • Air conditioning & fans • LED lighting • Switchboard upgrades • TV antennas • Phone & data points • Shed & pump wiring • CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED Call Brad 0448 860 666 L c No 72254 www choyceelectrical com au ARCtick AU36888 Garry Wolfenden Your local Samford SparkY Now trading as VILLAGE ELECTRICS 0400 975 235 Making Connections Lic No: 72012 JARCELELECTRICAL www.jarcelelectrical.com.au Lic No 67612 07 3289 6652 • Smoke alarm upgrades & testing • Lighting & power including fans & pools • General electrical repairs • Emergency & exit lighting • Switchboard upgrades and testing • Building management systems • Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) • Security systems, access control & data E Electrician Phone Dan on 0407 582 146 Electrical work in rural, domestic, commercial & industrial environments “The Tactical Power team are reliable, professional and the workmanship was exceptional” Scott from Closeburn TACTICAL POWER Lic 86658

THE VILLAGE PUMP 19 AUGUST 2022– Page 45 G Glass & Glazing L Landscaping L Limousines • • • • • The Village Pump Focusing on our Community H Handyman T R A D E Q U A L I F I E D I N S U R E D W W W S A M F O R D M A I N T E N A N C E C O M 0 4 9 3 3 6 3 3 9 4 SAMFORD MAINTENANCE HANDYMAN / MACHINERY REPAIR / WELDING L Locksmith ABN 69 571 067 221 HOURSALLSTEVEN WEST Mobile 0411 577 432 • 12 YEARS IN THE INDUSTRY • ALL ASPECTS OF LOCKSMITHING • AUTOMOTIVE • COMMERCIAL • DOMESTIC • SAFE SALES & SERVICE LOCK-IT-UP LOCKSMITHS TRADE & BUSINESS DIRECTORY – 0477 663 696ILLAGE VPUMPThe ILLAGE VPUMPThe VALLEY ACREAGE 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 M Mower/Tractor Repairs MOWING BY GREG 0407 940 763 GREAT SERVICE – GREAT PRICE For acreage & residential mowing. Free Quotes mowingbygreg@gmail.com LOCALLY BASED & FULLY INSURED YARD MOWING & EDGE GENERAL CLEAN UP & DUMP RUNS ...ANY OTHER WORK! CALL FOR A QUOTE ON 0484 196 362 T R A D E Q U A L I F I E D I N S U R E D W W W S A M F O R D M A I N T E N A N C E C O M 0 4 9 3 3 6 3 3 9 4 SAMFORD MAINTENANCE HANDYMAN / MACHINERY REPAIR / WELDING www alltreadtyres com au Highly qualified tyre technician with 18+ years experience Expert advice Prompt efficient service Quality work guaranteed ABOUT US Specialising in Trucks Tractors ATV's Mowers, Golf Buggy’s, Forklifts, Cranes & Skid Steers CONTACT Mobile Tyre Service Onsite Tyre Fitting & Puncture Repairs CALL JEREMY 0475 588 590 all treadtyres Our service is priceless but our price is affordable Brisbane Premier Limo All credit cards accepted & Cab charge & Taxi Service 0421 409 098 pmk61@optusnet.com.auwww.Limo2airport.com.au Samford Village to Airport $110 - max 4 people www.peterslimo.com.au M Mowing/Proper ty Maintenance SAMFORD HIRE * Builders * Handyman * Party3289Hire 1027 For after hours emergencies call 3289 1027Monday – Friday 7-5 Saturday 7-1 SAMFORD HIRE * Builders * Handyman * Party3289Hire 1027 For after hours emergencies call 3289 1027 FOR: H Hire L Legal 07 3193 karelawyers.com.au9911 Workers Compensation Motor Vehicle Accidents Injury in a Public Place Total & Permanent Disability Medical Negligence M Mower/Tractor Repairs

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Page 50 - THE VILLAGE PUMP 19 AUGUST 2022 LC HOMES Cleaning homes within the local Samford area, cleaning packages designed to meet your needs. 0434 634 581 L&S DOYLE ELECTRICAL Competitive rates, free quotes. Liam Doyle 0404 494 184. Lic No 73073 LOCAL CLEANING LADY $30/hr. 0488 483 231. PROPERTY CARETAKER available for Brisbane northern suburbs. Also a carer. Call Charlie 0408 008 047. 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. TLC CLEANERS – Reliable, local service over 20yrs. Many references avail. 0414 328 945 WELDING: Minor welding work. 0407 255 549 YOUR HOME CLEANED & SANITISED by KellieLee. Wkly/ftnly/3wkly/mthly. Spring cleans, one off cleans. Blinds, windows & home ironing. Productive quality job ssured. Professional pride & joy in work. Reliable & trusted service for over 12 yrs. Call: 0412 822 115. FARRIER Good rates. 0417 738 722 PETA’S PET MINDING Ph: 0418 118 708. SAMFORD PET RESORT AND DOGGY DAY CARE Ph 3289 1600 www.samfordpetresort.com.au DRIVER TRAINING: Automatic/manual, accredited female trainer, own car only. $40 p/hr M: 0434 544 215. FRENCH with a native speaker with over 20 years’ experience. High school & uni students + advanced learners. Ph Rose: 3289 4505/0408 249 013. MATHS TUTOR. 20+ years exp, with references. Reliable, friendly & effective. Current Blue Card. Very reasonable rates. Digby Shaw 0428 956 508. VOICE, GUITAR, SONGWRITING , CHOIR & MUSIC THERAPY. Wendy 0417 830 340 www.wendymurray.com DEATH WALKER/DOULA Support & care for the dying and their families. Contact Robyn on 0412083641 or robyn@eyesofheart.com.au OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY Early childhood/school/ executive skills, self care, sensory/self regulation. gwen@ gwenliddleot.com M: 0413 124 121 YOGA AT ZEN SPACE is for every-body! With nearly 15 classes a week we are your one stop shop for yoga & meditation offering courses and classes for beginners, over 60’s and established students. Plus regular workshops, weekly HeartSong Community Choir and live music events! Space for hire for your events too! www.zenspace. com.au or 0421 058 250 for more info. PSYCHOTHERAPY + HYPNOTHERAPY Feel like your mind and emotions have control over you? Gently rewire your automatic, subconscious processes and address issues at their core to achieve lasting change and enjoy greater resilience, empowerment, peace and joy. Visit www.takethewheeltherapy.com or contact Mel on 0493 426 961. WANTED: Truck Driver. Min HR Licence. Ph: 3298 5436 HOME CLEANER wanted 0414 328 945 GARDENER WANTED to assist on acreage. Part time/ casual. 1 day a week. 3298 5436 ORDERS for point of lay pullets. Gleam O Dawn 3289 1699. BULK CANE BALES Gleam O Dawn 3289 1699. 45kg GAS BOTTLES exch. Gleam O Dawn 3289 1699. GLEAM O DAWN stocks NutriRice range. 3289 1699. CONTACT GLEAM O DAWN for all your fertilizing, gardening & micro irrigation requirements. Ph 3289 1699. FREE removal unwanted cars/car bodies. 0412 268 087. 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 CLEANING: Honest, reliable and efficient. Natural cleaning by request. Ring Tahlia 0449 938 551. FUNERAL CELEBRANT Services with soul. Contact Robyn on 0412 083 641 or robyn@eyesofheart.com. au LANTANA a problem? Call Peter on 0417 726 923 for prompt removal, roots and all with no pesticides used. POSITIONSANIMALS VACANT HEALTH & WELLBEING TUITION T R A D E Q U A L I F I E D I N S U R E D W W W S A M F O R D M A I N T E N A N C E C O M 0 4 9 3 3 6 3 3 9 4 SAMFORD MAINTENANCE HANDYMAN / MACHINERY REPAIR / WELDING W Welding W Water Tanks GENERALSERVICES TRADE & BUSINESS DIRECTORY & CLASSIFIEDS MAINS DRINKING WATER Call for a SAMFORDQuote!AREALocallyOwnedFamilyBusiness0433111914 W Water Carriers TANK REPAIRS & CLEANING A-1 Water Tank Ser vices www.a1tanks.com.au 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 tankgoodness@iinet.net.au Call Warren on 0411 774 767 Water Tank Cleaning Minimal Water Loss Sanitisation to kill Bacteria Water Filtration Systems www.pristinewater.com.au SERVICES contW Water Tanks

Lions Club 7.00pm on the first and third Thursday of the month. Contact David 3289 4378 samford@lionsq3.org.au Meals on Wheels Delivery Mon - Fri. Ph: 0409 920 824. samford@ mowpr.org New volunteers always welcome. Men’s Coffee Morning: Meet other local retired and semi-retired men for a coffee and chat. 10am Fridays at Collies & Co, Main St, Samford. Contact Morris: 0409 614 855. 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 Mt Nebo Resident’s Assoc. Mt Nebo Hall at 7.30pm on the first Wednesday of the month. mtnebohall@mtnebo.org.au www.mtnebo. org.au Native Plants Qld (formerly SGAP) CWA Hall 7.15pm first Tuesday of month (except January). Enq sgapsamford@outlook.com or 3289 7858 Netball Club Meetings are the 1st Monday of each month at the Parklands Clubhouse, 7pm. Contact Sonya Grieve 0428 648 154. www. samfordnetball.org.au North Pine Poultry Club Inc Meet 3rd Saturday of each month. See facebook page for details. Pine Rivers 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. Playgroup Contact Julia 0459 067 752 or samfordplaygroup@gmail. com or www.facebook.com/samfordplaygroup

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

Reko Samford & Dayboro: Order ea week online for contactless pickup ea Saturday. Facebook: Reko Samford/Reko Dayboro for details. Rotary Club of Samford Valley 6.45pm second and fouth Tuesday. Contact President Amanda: 0417 612 400 RSL Sub-Branch Memorial Park corner Main and Progress. Pension and welfare on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Meetings as arranged, phone 3289 6928 for details or email samford@rslqld.org

THE VILLAGE PUMP 19 AUGUST 2022– Page 51 FIRES IN CASE OF EMERGENCY CALL: 000 Local Rural Brigades: SAMFORD 3289 1441 SAMSONVALE 0481 469 891 CLOSEBURN 3289 4811 CLEAR MTN 3298 6357 FIRE SAMFORDWARDENS: 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 John Blake 0418 878 575 CLOSEBURN-UPPER CEDAR CREEK Closeburn and Upper Cedar Creek: Miles Boon 0409 661 353 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 COMMUNITY CONTACTS Aged Care Advice and Advocacy. FREE Service. Samford Community Hub by appointment. Jay Richters 0420 278 240 Aikido Samford Club Beginners welcome. Darren 0402 901 933. Facebook: Aikido Samford Alcoholics Anonymous Helpline 3255 9162 Samford Community Hub every Tues: 7pm. Farmers Hall every Thurs: 10am. No need to book just turn up. These are both child friendly meetings. ALP Australian Labor Party Monthly meetings in Samford. Kerry O’Connor 0417 634 755 Archery- Target Archers Beginner courses and new membership enquiries email: samfordvalleytargetarchers@gmail.com Army Cadets: Samford 107 ACU parades from 6pm to 8:30pm every Monday, excluding holidays at Samford Community Hub. E: 107ACU@ armycadets.gov.au for further information. Avenue of Honour For all information on this project or to order a memorial plaque contact samfordaoh@gmail.com or leave a message at the RSL on 3289 6928 Book Club Contact Rose: 0414 973 010, E: rose.moss@bigpond.com Bowls Club Wednesday is Ladies Bowls at 9.00am (Men welcome) Saturday is mixed bowls at 1pm. For Sunday bowls & financial days contact Club. Ph: 3289 1204 Bunya Residents Association SES Building, James Drysdale Sport Reserve 7.30pm last Wed of month, Jan, Mar, May, July, Sept, Nov. email: president@bunyaresidents.asn.au. www.bunyaresidents.asn.au Caravan Club Dog friendly club holds rallies one week each month within 350km. Greg 0419 021 789. Cards@TheSCHUB: 1st, 3rd and 5th Monday of each month. 11am to 3pm. All card games welcome. Contact June at nowhiskey53@ gmail.com Churches/Religions Sacred Heart Catholic Church: Enquiries 3355 2667 Samford Valley Community Church. 3289 2832 Samford Baptist Church: Pastor Samuel Thompson 0409 797 931 St Pauls Anglican Church: Rev Robert Paget 3289 1715 Brisbane Christian Fellowship: Alan Elliott 3289 2888 Mitchelton Presbyterian Church: Rev. Phil Campbell 3355 3843 Baha’i Faith Azita 0405194623 Church of United Spiritualism: Rev Lee Ovenstone 0404 059 916 Alive Church: Ps Duane Van Vuuren 0488 495 049 Mychurch Everton Park Ph: 3355 7444 Nexus Church Samford: www.nexuschurch.com.au Community Library Samford Books, games, jigsaw puzzles, CD’s, DVD’s, social groups Contact Linda Murray 0408 062 393 or email info@communitylibrarysamford.org Creative Samford Inc A community group whose aim is to foster and increase the visibility of all arts in Samford & surrounds. Contact: admin@creativesamford.com CWA CWA Hall at 10.00am on the third Wednesday of the month. 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 abilities welcome. For full details, calendar & contacts - www. samfordequestriangroup.com Halls for Hire Farmers Hall, 0422 054 378. CWA Bookings 0414 890 094 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 Liberal National Party LNP Darcy Creighton 0403 435 606

5194. Samford Hash House Harriers Contact Stubby 3425 2849 for location of run. Meet 5pm every Sunday. (4pm winter) Samford Landcare www.samfordlandcare.org.au. Contact: samfordlandcare@gmail.comSamfordLocalGrowers 3rd Sunday of each month, 9am to 11am. Contact Jason 0407 740 856 or go to http://groups.google.com.au/ group/samford-local-food-group Samford Museum Station St, open every Wednesday & Sunday 10am - 4pm. info@samfordmuseum.com.au. Ph: 3289 2743 Samford Patchworkers Meet CWA Hall every Wed morning 9am except 3rd Wed. Ph: Rae 0407 693 818. ‘Nighties’ meet at Samford Community Hub 2nd & 4th Wed. 6.30pm to 9pm. Ph: Victoria 0438 757 185 Samford Pool - Redfin Aquatics www.redfinaquatics.com. M: 0448 726 343 Samford Rangers Football Club (Soccer) PresidentGraham Young, pres@samfordrangers.org.au, 0400 487 809. Secretary - Mathew Kilkelly, secy@samfordrangers.org.au, 0437 437 313 Samford Riding for the Disabled Samford Showgrounds Call 0458 246 883. www.samfordrda.com.au Samford Scout Group Membership enquiries to David Reed: gl@ samford.scoutsqld.com.au www.samfordscouts.com.au Ph: 3040 6400 Samford Support Network 0470 214 916. SSN@ samfordsupportnetwork.com. 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 Samford Tennis Club Enquiries Jessica Catterall 0466 883 899 www.samfordtennis.net. hello@southerncrosstennis.com.au Samford Valley Weather Station Visit www. samfordweather.com All fires more than 2m in any direction require a permit editor@villagepump.org.au

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

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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 Mondays 7pm. Farmers Hall. Coordinator, Carroll 0412 991 759. Membership Secretary: Raymond Adams 3289 1789 Hash Group Since 1991. Runners, walkers, joggers. Ph Haughty 3289 4378 Payback 3298

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

Samford & Districts Progress & Protection Association (SDPPA) Meetings 7pm, 3rd Wed of month @ SCHUB. Email: secretary@samfordprogess.org.au W: samfordprogress. org.au Facebook: SDPPA Samford Stags Rugby League Club Committee meetings at 6.30pm at the Clubhouse on the third Wednesday of the month. Contact Mick Hughes 3289 1027

Page 52 - THE VILLAGE PUMP 19 AUGUST 2022 Ph. 3289 2060 www.mowermartsamford.com.au Mower Mart Samford 6/220 Mount Glorious Road, Samford walkermowersaus Bring Home Fast, Easy, Beautiful Mowing Model 42” Cutter Deck $10,990 With unmatched cut quality and zero-turn maneuverability, nothing cuts like a Walker Mower. The Model R is the perfect Walker Mower for residential properties. The belt-driven mower blades make operation smooth and quiet without compromising on the Walker Mower’s distinct advantages Ask us how! FINANCE options available Try one for yourself! Call Mower Mart Samford for more info or to book a FREE DEMO! • Tree Removals & Tree Pruning • Qualiﬁed Arborist Consultations & Tree Risk Assessments • Insurance / Storm Work • Stump Grinding & Poisoning • Landscaping • Land Clearing • Aged Forest Mulch –Supplied & Spread • Seasoned Firewood Call us on 3289 3610 for a quote northbrisbanetrees.com.au PO BOX 619, SAMFORD Q. 4520 Local SamfordArborists

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