The Village Pump 30/09/22

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SAM SHORT ENDURES TO WIN GOLD AND SILVER

From Bunya to Birmingham, local swimmer Sam Short did Australia proud at the recent Commonwealth Games, with his phenomenal efforts winning gold in the 1500m Men’s Freestyle and silver in the 400m Men’s Freestyle. Aged 18 years old at the time of the Games, Sam smashed his personal best by almost 10 seconds to claim gold, at the same time signalling an Australian return to strength in the field of distance swimming.

“Winning gold and silver at the Commonwealth Games was a dream come true,” Sam said. “It has been a goal of mine for years now, and to finally have achieved it means my hard work has paid off. It makes me excited for what’s to come in the future.”

Standing on the podium twice is no mean feat, and is the remarkable result of a gruelling schedule both in and out of the water.

“I train 10 swim sessions a week, with two gym sessions. Each swim session is 2.5 hours long, averaging between 6-8km per session,” Sam said.

“I’m a distance swimmer so I’m the first one in the pool and the last to leave. It’s an extremely taxing schedule that I’m sure only other distance swimmers can relate to.”

Sam’s dedication has paid off, not just with the medals around his neck, but with his overall experience at the global event.

“Being part of the Commonwealth Games was so surreal. The village, people and atmosphere was like nothing I have experienced before. It was a super special moment and I’m sure it will be a core memory of mine,” he said.

Having a natural affinity with water from a young age, Sam’s power in the pool started with a desire to be a strong lifesaver in the ocean.

“I’ve been swimming my entire life. My family is obsessed with the beach and loves the water. I did a lot of surf lifesaving growing up at Maroochydore Surf Lifesaving Club, which I’m still doing,” Sam said.

“I’ve always been extremely competitive, so to be better at surfing I knew I had to be a good swimmer. Mum and dad put me in squad at Albany Creek Swim Club; I trained

at Albany Creek from age 6 through to 16, mostly under Richard Sleight. I then moved to Rackley Centenary to train under Damien Jones to further progress my career.”

While Sam’s hard work and dedication helped him to the podium, he is fully aware that it has taken a team of support behind the scenes for him to reach his goals.

“I would love to thank my family, my sponsors Speedo and the Rackley program, my old school Prince of Peace, and all coaches I’ve had to push me to where I am today.”

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SDPPA GRANTS ROUND NOW OPEN

Saturday 1 October 22, closing at midnight on Sunday 30 October 22.

Grants will be considered for volunteer run non-profit groups in the Samford Valley and surrounding districts area. Grants are provided for specific projects and must not be used to pay for general expenses such as rent. Part funding of projects will also be eligible. Preference will be given to organisations that have not received recent grant funding from the SDPPA.

To apply, please complete the Application Form on our website: www.samfordprogress. org.au. Follow the Grants link.

If you have any questions about the process, or whether your project would be eligible, please email secretary@ samfordprogress.org.au.

These grants are made possible through our fantastic advertisers in The Village Pump. It is through profits from advertising revenue that grant funds are allocated to support so many local services each year. We encourage you to support our advertisers as they support this community.

NEXT SDPPA MEETING Wednesday 19th October 2022

Samford Community Hub (SCHUB).

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

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CALLING LOCAL MUSICIANS!

Performers – you’re invited to Christmas on Main Street on Saturday 3 December from 5.00pm in Samford village. In 2021 over 5,000 people attended this popular event. This year, two outdoor stages will operate, plus musicians performing in and outside local venues and businesses.

Help bring the street to life with your music. Small acoustic gigs/busking style – solo, duo, trio, groups, choirs, street performers and storytellers - all welcome. Christmas tunes handy. Professional standard and emerging acts will be selected. Organisers, the Samford & Districts Progress & Protection Association, will pay performers. Please contact Chris Bowen at musicsamford@gmail.com.

Chris Bowen

JUSTICES OF THE PEACE COMMISSIONERS FOR DECLARATIONS

Justice of the Peace (Qualified)

Community Hub (SCHUB):

Tuesday & Thursday 9am -12noon

Maggie Scattini (Mt Nebo) ... 3289 8175

Peter Gloor (Cedar Ck) 0409 482 767

Peter Jackson (Camp Mtn) 3289 6495

John Green 0400 373 726

Ben Sorensen 0407 302 544

Sue Flinders (Kobble Ck) 0466 619 660

David Macdonald(S/Valley)...0452 406 050

Justin Desmond 0438 380 767

Julie Lummis (Armstrong Ck) 0404 606 575

Merv Brown 0408 748 133

Elliott Baldwin 0448 056 110

Linda Smith 0409 637 203

Anna Burden 0423 594 900

Liz Gibbs .................................. 3289 1700

Commissioner for Declarations

Alison Murphy 3289 2835

Don Goebel 0412 932 288

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Image: Feed Lucy, Christmas on Main Street 2021. Chris Bowen

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE

SEVEN DECADES OF SERVICE

Throughout seven decades of service, Queen Elizabeth II encouraged Scouts to do their best and do their duty to help other people. With her own shining example of selfless service, she was someone we could all aspire to.

She also encouraged Scouts to gain skills to succeed in life. The Queen’s Scout Award was the pinnacle of a young person’s achievement, helping our young people discover new talents and find their vocation.

Queen Elizabeth II leaves a bright legacy of hope and promise for future generations and together, we will honour her memory. She gave so much. Her unfaltering service and extraordinary sense of duty was an example to all our young people and volunteers.

‘Scouting is a global force for good’ the Queen once told us. ‘In this country and around the world, Scouts are helping others and making the most of their lives.’

Queen Elizabeth II was the Royal Patron

Samford Museum

To commemorate the 1954 visit by Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, the Commonwealth Government of Australia presented school children with a small souvenir booklet.

At that time, Her Majesty’s Australian and Queensland Representatives were His Excellency the Governor General and Commander in Chief of Australia, Field Marshall Sir William Slim GCB, GCMG, GBE DSO, MC; and His Excellency the Governor of Queensland Lt. General Sir John Lavarack KBE, CB, CMG, DSO.

The Royal couple’s Australian tour stretched from 18th February until 1st April, with the Queensland leg spanning 9th18th March. Memories of this and other

for Scouts Australia and in recognition of her support, Australian Scouts were the first chosen to present a memorial wreath at the national day of mourning commemoration event at Parliament House on 22 September.

We will remember Her Majesty for her kindness and for the encouragement she gave to our Scouts over many decades. She

visits by Her Majesty and Prince Phillip, how we saluted the flag each morning when on parade and when “God Save the Queen” was our anthem, came flooding back in recent days following her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s passing.

Below left: The 1954 Royal Visit souvenir booklet in Samford Museum’s collection.

Right and below: Britannia in Brisbane 1963. Spectator boats (right) and people lining the shore. (below) Private collection.

was truly a friend to Scouts everywhere. On behalf of every Scout, past or present, we promise to honour her memory and carry forward her legacy into the future.

A special video tribute can be viewed at www.samfordscouts.com.au/news David Reed

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Pictured: Chief Scout Bear Grylls OBE introduces Scouts Patron Queen Elizabeth II to some very proud Scouts. Image: www.scouts.org.uk

WARNING: CHECK YOUR PROPERTY

FIRE ANTS BIOSECURITY ZONE

Fire ants are a dangerous imported pest that can severely damage the environment, our outdoor lifestyle, and the agriculture and tourism industries.

The State Government recently announced 19 suburbs in the Moreton Bay Region will be included in the Fire Ants Biosecurity Zone. This means controls have come into place for the movement of specific organic materials within the identified zone to help prevent the spread of fire ants across the region.

From 1 September 2022, you are legally obligated to check that there are no fire ants present before moving any materials from one location to another. You should also regularly check your general property area for signs of fire ants, paying particular attention to material storage areas.

As we go to print, the suburbs included in the zone are:

Arana Hills, Bray Park, Brendale, Camp Mountain, Clontarf, Ferny Hills, Griffin, Kallangur, Kippa-Ring, Lawnton, Mango Hill, Murrumba Downs, North Lakes, Petrie, Rothwell, Samford Valley, Samford Village, Strathpine and Warner.

Materials that can carry fire ants include:

Soil, baled hay or straw, potted plants, turf, quarry products, manure and mulch. Check this website for further details. www. fireants.org.au or call 13 25 23 for further information.

Image: www.fireants.org.au

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Community Champion | Anna Fawcus

The Samford Edible Exchange is the latest place for local green thumbs, preservers and bakers to share their edible creations and learn from one another. Set-up by international photographer Anna Fawcus, the exchange has proven to be wildly popular amongst people who find themselves with an abundance of oranges, sunflowers or jars of homemade pickles.

After moving to Samford three years ago from New York, Anna joined another edible exchange and loved the experience so much she decided one was needed here.

“We loved the idea of a local community food exchange to share our surplus produce and to connect with other local food

growers. We were members of the Dayboro Edible Exchange but really wanted to have something closer to home,” Anna said.

“The Samford Edible Exchange is a place where our local community can come together to share home grown produce, knowledge and friendship.”

The Edible Exchange is open 24/7, with residents able to join the Samford Edible Exchange Facebook group to become involved. Exchangers are asked to mention what they take or drop off and to upload photos from each visit so others can see what is available. There are many gratitude posts within the group, fostering a supportive online community.

The Facebook group also provides a knowledge bank, allowing people to have discussions, ask questions, swap food items,

share skills and organise community cook ups.

Items that have been dropped off include fresh produce, plants and seeds that produce edible food, gardening and cooking books, homemade jams, baked goods, and sourdough starters.

“Our favourite things to donate are cuttings of edible plants to grow, and seeds we have saved from our garden,” Anna said. “We also love sharing sourdough starters and kombucha scoby, knowing that others will then grow or make or bake these things themselves.”

Anna’s move to Samford has not only inspired her to create this community opportunity, but is also reflecting in her art.

“We have been so grateful to find such a special place and for our children to grow up in such a beautifully connected community,” Anna said. “My life and work has been as a photographer in many places throughout the world. My professional work is predominantly with non-profit organisations, documenting humanitarian and environmental stories,” she said. “My personal work as an artist has continued to evolve as I keep working on long term projects from our lives in New York and new projects inspired by our life and experience since we moved here to Samford.”

Other edible exchanges can be found in Clear Mountain, Eaton’s Hill and Dayboro, all of which have Facebook groups for locals to join.

Tanya Hall

REMOVAL OF FUEL BY BURNING

Unless it is compacted or chipped to reduce volume, the transportation of vegetation waste is both time consuming and expensive - so probably the most efficient way is by burning.

There are many factors that may affect fire behaviour and there are conditions that must be adhered to, so it is a good idea to have a chat with your local fire warden or rural fire officer before formulating your own hazard reduction plan.

The burning of vegetation waste could be roughly divided into two groups, that is the burning of heaps or piles, and the hazard reduction burning of standing vegetation.

If your block is greater than 3001 square metres, then you may be permitted a two metre fire for the burning of vegetation waste. You must be aware of conditions and restrictions for such a fire, but if you

are eligible then this is a very good way to dispose of fuel such as leaves and twigs etc.

By having small, safe fires more often, there is the added benefit of residents becoming used to the smell of smoke without the fearful concern of approaching wildfirefire would be seen in a positive way and as a tool for the disposal of vegetation waste.

Apart from compliance with Council guidelines, here in the mountain areas we ask residents to contact their Fire Warden or Rural Fire Officer before lighting up, so that time and resources are not wasted following up reported fire and smoke.

Heaps or piles greater than two metres require a permit, and it is recommended that the job be discussed with your Fire Warden before submitting your permit application. This would avoid the frustration of creating heaps or stacks in a position that may not be safe or practical to burn.

If your block is suitable for the hazard reduction burning of standing vegetation, then this also is best discussed with your Fire Warden before applying for a permit.

When planning for a hazard reduction burn, remember that the proposed burn area has to be surrounded by a fire break that should prevent the fire from spreading

out of control.

The effectiveness and intensity of vegetation fires vary according to the moisture content of that fuel. Green moisture laden fuel will not burn well and would create excessive smoke. On the other hand, dense, cured fuel burns well with less smoke, but may burn very hot result in scorching - so we try to aim for a cool burn that is also easier to control.

Thought should also be given to the type of regrowth within the burnt area, and this also may be the time to thin out unwanted saplings in the areas that may have become choked. MEPA and others are available to advise on suitable plant and grass types to be encouraged so that country will improve after the burn. For mountain dwellers, it would be wise to consider plants and trees least likely to burn for downhill below your structures, because we know that fire can travel very quickly up hill.

For detailed information about bushfires and bushfire preparedness contact www. ruralfires.qld.gov.au

Bob Snowdon Mt Glorious Fire Warden

EDIBLE EXCHANGE FOR ALL AGES

Jack Clyde-Smith is a 13 year old local who regularly bakes delicious treats to share at the Samford Edible Exchange. His baked goodies have been loved and enjoyed by so many.

One of his favourite recipes, using local ingredients including eggs from his own chickens and carrots and edible flowers from the exchange, is Carrot Cake Cupcakes.

Jack also makes delicious scones that have been a favourite with many, sharing these at the exchange with a beautiful lemon butter. More on this next time.

For now, here’s Jack’s recipe for you to try at home.

• 190g soft brown sugar

• ¾ tsp bicarbonate of soda

• ¼ tsp fine sea salt

• 60g sultanas

• 180g carrots, peeled

• 60g pecan nuts (optional)

• 30g sour cream or 30 g crème fraiche

• 110 g sunflower oil

• 2 large eggs

Cream cheese icing

• 50 g unsalted butter, soft

• 125g cream cheese

• 50g icing sugar

• edible cake decorations, as desired

Method:

For cupcakes: Preheat oven to 180 degrees and line a 12 hole muffin tray with cupcake liners. Sift together dry ingredients. Grate carrot. Chop nuts if using.

Mix together all wet ingredients with a wooden spoon until all combined, then add to dry ingredients until just combined. Add sultanas. The key is to never over mix!

For icing: Beat softened butter, cream cheese and icing sugar until smooth. Spread on cup cakes and decorate as desired.

CARROT CAKE CUPCAKES

Ingredients: Cupcakes

• ½ cinnamon stick, ground (4-5 cm) or 1 tsp ground cinnamon

• ½ whole nutmeg (small) grated, or 1 tsp ground nutmeg

• 80g plain flour

• 80g spelt flour

JP’S TRIAL EVENING SERVICE

Samford JPs in the Community would like to offer those who work full time an opportunity to access JP services. Over the next few months, we will be trialling an after hours service.

Commencing Tuesday 25th October there will be a JP at the SCHUB from 5pm to 7pm.

Tuesday and Thursday mornings services from 9am to 12pm will remain for the time being.

If there are any registered JPs in the area who would be interested in joining the Samford JPs in the Community, please contact Ange Fairweather on 0433 119 811.

Anna Fawcus

Jack Clyde-Smith

Photo by cottonbro for Pexels.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

We set an unwanted record at the September bushcare, with our lowest attendance at a working bee, but still managed to carry out some useful and productive work. We began weeding rainforest revegetation zone P1 moving southwards from the Bowls Club end, removing lots of small Madeira Vine and Climbing Asparagus that had been brought in by the floods earlier this year.

We also tackled some rampant Guinea Grass and Madeira along the top border to the river bank planting. We thoroughly enjoyed meeting MBRC Environmental Officer Stefan who enthralled us with fascinating tales of barn owl rehabilitation over afternoon tea.

Our next bushcare working bee will be held on Sunday 9 October from 2pm to 4pm. We are hoping for a big turn out to tackle the weeds rampaging across parts of the site after the rain. We fully understand that most people prefer planting to weeding, but we can’t plant new areas until the existing areas are fully under control, so this creates a vicious circle if volunteer numbers remain

low. Please come along to lend a hand and join us for afternoon tea afterwards.

BIRD SURVEYS

During this month’s bird survey of the Eco-Corridor, we recorded 57 species, including White-breasted Woodswallows sitting on a branch of the large gum near the entrance to the Parklands and Fairy Martins hawking over the skate park and adjacent cow paddocks. Along the South Pine River below the picnic site, we had brief views of Azure Kingfisher, plus Little Pied Cormorant and Pacific Black Duck. An elusive Lewin’s Rail called spontaneously from rank grasses below the new riverbank planting.

On 14 September, we carried out the sixth quarterly bird survey of the vegetation plots in the eucalypt woodland at QUT SERF using the 2 hectares in 20-minutes protocol as part of our TERN citizen science project. The number of nectar-feeders (lorikeets and honeyeaters) was quite high in both plots because some eucalypts were flowering.

GUIDED BIRD WALKS

Just an early heads up that we will again be running early morning guided bird walks for the community during National Bird Week (17 to 23 October), so mark this in your diaries and make sure you will have access to binoculars. One of these walks will be at QUT SERF, with the rest likely to be held at the Eco-Corridor. Further details will be in the next edition of the Pump and posted on our social pages (or you could ask to be added to our mailing list: samfordecocorridor@gmail.com).

On 10 September, we put on a joint display with Native Plants Queensland at the Samford State School Festival to celebrate the school’s 150th anniversary. We enjoyed meeting community members who were keen to tell us about their own revegetation work along our waterways. We thank the school for inviting us.

Peter Storer

FRIDAY AFTERNOON AT THE SCHUB

On Friday September 30, the Good Stuff Ideas Forum, led by Jenni, will discuss Simplicity which Leonardo Da Vinci claimed was the ultimate sophistication. Everyone is welcome to come, participate or listen, while having a cuppa and cake. People are invited to bring pieces of literature, art or quotes, to stimulate discussion. We’ll explore how simplicity in our life might impact on our lifestyle, our thinking and our relationships.

On October 7, we kick off with Samford Scribblers at noon, followed by our usual Cuppa and Chat at 2.30pm, and a short session of easy stretch exercises to limber up the muscles of those who are not so fit, led by Robert who holds a Second Dan Black belt in Karate. No, we won’t be throwing people over our shoulders or breaking boards.

Lovely Kim who facilitates Don’t Ever Think All Is Lost (DETAIL) has invited Caroline, a fellow Yoga teacher, to lead a session, Meditation Made Easy, starting at 3.30pm. Cuppa and Chat starts at 2.00pm. Each week, what’s on at the SCHUB on Friday afternoons is posted on local Facebook pages.

Photo by Barbara Fewing of Unsplash

Our display at the Samford State School 150th Festival

Cafe Lagarto is currently planning its second annual “Not-The-Melbourne-Cup” Lunch event, to be held on Tuesday 1st November from 12noon - 4pm, at Cafe Lagarto in The Lifestyle Centre on Mt Glorious Rd.

Born out of a desire to meet the needs of customers who wanted an answer to the question of “are you doing something for the Melbourne Cup”, along with the desire to support neither the horse racing industry nor the gambling industry, Cafe Lagarto launched its first annual ‘Not-TheMelbourne-Cup’ Lunch event in November 2021.

Retaining everything that is fun and enjoyable about those Melbourne Cup lunches, and just leaving out the horse race, the lunch event is a celebration of fashion, live music, good food and drinks - whilst raising money for worthwhile charities.

Funds raised come from the entry ticket price, raffle proceeds and a percentage of the cafe’s takings during the event. Last year’s event provided support to SAHA (Save A Horse Australia), as well as locally focused charities Share The Dignity and Small Paws/Wet Vets.

This year’s nominated charities are Transitioning Thoroughbreds - a charity with links to the racing industry, who take horses straight off the track and rehabilitate, retrain and rehome them into their future lives; and The Carers Foundation, a local, human-focused charity, providing much needed respite and resources to those individuals whose lives are spent caring for others.

This year’s event is shaping up to be even bigger and better, with the whole cafe closed from 11am ready for the opening at midday. $25pp entry ticket includes a glass of bubbles on arrival. There will be a fashion parade showcasing fashions available at the Lifestyle Gift Shop, a best dressed prize, lucky door prize, raffles galore and 4 hours of live music from the FX Band.(pictured)

Gourmet platters (hot/cold savoury platter & dessert platter) will be available for prepurchase/pre-ordering, and bookings will be accepted for tables of 6 or more people. Smaller groups are welcome so long as they are prepared to meet new friends on the day at combined tables.

Tickets will sell out so book now at www.cafelagarto.com.au, or call the cafe on 3289 3550.

THE NIGHT JANE AUSTEN

COMES TO TOWN

Saturday night. Dayboro Community Hall is transformed to the splendour of Bath’s Assembly Rooms. Party lights glitter at the entrance as the society belles and beaux arrive in their splendid Regency fashions. From the stage, the music plays, welcoming would be dancers on to the dance floor.

“May I have the pleasure?” “Delighted, I am sure, Mr Darcy.” Our hostess takes centre stage, calling out the succession of figures of the first dance, ‘Port Jackson’ a dance first published in 1796.

A program of waltzes, quadrilles and country dances fills the evening, following themes associated with life in early colonial Australia, which just happens to coincide with Jane Austen’s life. Midnight approaches and the evening finishes with the band’s theme tune, ‘Philip’s Dog’, dating from 1817, played (and danced) with energy, abandon and perhaps even a touch of rag time.

Join us for the 2022 Jane Austen Ball on 8 October, or the full weekend of Regency Dancing, 8 & 9 October. For more information, contact Heather Blasdale Clarke 3289 4708, or come to one of the regular dances at the Farmer’s Hall, Samford, held twice a month on Friday nights, 7:30pm. Check www.colonialdance.com for details.

The very popular Art with Altitude, showcasing wellknown artists from Mt Glorious and Mt Nebo, returns to the newly rebuilt Mount Glorious Community Hall on 19th and 20th November.

The exhibition has been on hold for two years while Moreton Bay Regional Council demolished the old community hall and replaced it with a new $1.9m facility – and we can’t wait to show it off!

Set in the stunning rainforest surrounds of Mount Glorious, the two-day exhibition features a diverse collection of art from renowned and emerging artists in a variety of media. On sale will be high-quality artworks including paintings, (watercolour, acrylic, oil), jewellery, sculpture, ceramics, fibre art, glasswork, line drawing, photography and fine woodwork.

Complementing the art exhibition, this family friendly event includes a range of quality market stalls on the adjoining Village Green, plus food and barista coffee, live music, great raffle prizes, a lucky door prize of artwork, art and craft demonstrations, and a children’s playground.

Mt Glorious is surrounded by D’Aguilar National Park, which includes a picnic area and walking tracks.

Just in time to solve all your Christmas gift shopping dilemmas, Art with Altitude simply cannot be missed.

Join us for Art with Altitude at Mt Glorious, Saturday 19th Sunday 20th November, 9am – 4pm.

Thank you to our sponsors Community Bank Samford - part of Bendigo Bank, and Moreton Bay Regional Council.

Instagram: artwithaltitude_mtglorious. Facebook: artwithaltitude. www. artwithaltitude.org.au

“BLAZING LIGHTS SHOOT OUT” 2022 XMAS LIGHTS COMPETITION

Come along on 12 October to the Chamber of Commerce breakfast meeting at the Samford Community HUB and meet the sponsors of this year’s Christmas Lights Competition, while enjoying a coffee and continental breakfast with fellow local business owners and key staff.

Along with current sponsors Lorraine Parker from Elders Insurance North Lakes and Craig Syphers and Bronwyn O’Brien from Samford Grove Retirement Village, you will hear from our newest sponsor, Jay Richters from Together We Care Samford. Jay is thrilled to sponsor the newest prize category to be launched this year, the Christmas Lights Shopfront Competition. This new category is designed to support local businesses big or small that have restricted frontage space.

The reward for your creative, flashy shopfront display and/or interior will be a $500 prize for the winning business – so get planning now to go all out with Christmas bling!

Businesses up to 5 employees (sponsored in 2019, 2020 & 2021 by Elders Insurance North Lakes) and over 5 employees (sponsored in 2020 & 2021 by Samford Grove Retirement Village) will continue to support this great initiative in 2022 and we hope to see all businesses rise to the challenge with some friendly rivalry at play. In past years, it has been icing on the (Christmas) cake to learn that prize winners donated they winnings to local community organisations.

Our Christmas Lights Competition has really taken off in recent years, coinciding with the SDPPA’s annual Christmas in the Village, held on the first Saturday in December. You’ll need to have all your lights blazing by then to be in the running for the prizes. Leah Hudson will be updating us all on some of the plans in place this year to make Christmas in the Village bigger and better.

Members, local business owners and visitors are welcome to come along to join in the discussion about how we can fine tune the new category for our local businesses.

Minnie’s Espresso Mobile Coffee Van will kick-start your morning, along with Samford Famous Patisserie’s continental breakfast. We get underway at 6.45am and all finished by 8.30am.

Bookings: www.samfordchamber.com. Bookings close 5pm Monday 10th October.

Samford Museum

Shared Memories

Members enjoyed sharing stories with visitors to our display at Samford State School’s 150 years Festival. Some wonderful new treasures have been added to our collection. We welcome your stories and photos of Samford and surrounding districts at any time. If you need information for a history project relating to aspects of the districts past, our research collection may hold some relevant information for you.

Can you help?

The Samford District Historical Museum Society Inc is a group of volunteer members who give generously of their time and varied talents to operating the Samford Museum. Members provide an educational program in line with pupils’ curriculum, we display and maintain the collection of relocated historical and purpose-built buildings and displayed objects within these buildings and the grounds.

Many skills are required to keep the Society and its collection maintained and operational. If you have some time and talents which could benefit Samford Museum, our Secretary would be pleased to hear from you, or visit on Sunday or Wednesday between 10am and 4pm. Contact info@samfordmuseum.com.au or call 3289 2743.

Together We Care is an innovative community services organisation focused on the unique needs of those who need in

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The Samford and Districts Chamber of Commerce offers business people from all walks of life the opportunity to meet and network, share knowledge and build strong business relationships. Our members work together to support each other, promote business growth, community development and regional prosperity.

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Andre Dreyer SV Community Church

Graham Arnold SME Business Mentoring Trish Anderson The Digital Creative Elise Barton Hope House

Ronnie Benbow The Carers Foundation Linda Conyard Leadership Coaching Nelvin Das Buildi Blake De Bruin Samford Pet Resort

Jason Delisser F3FS Financials

Heysen Dennis Water Tank Rescue Juli Forrest Growth Facilitator

Angela Galvin Manager, SCHUB Mal Gibson Naturapet/Herdz Mark Gjerek Mov3ment Logistics

Joanne Harding-Smith Maverick Travel Stella Heesom JagFT

Dennis Heysen Water Tank Rescue Jacki Hinchey Blue Dog Farm Cliff Holden Long Yard Larder Fiona Holstrom STEM Punks Tim Howell The Numbers Guy John Hudson Flametree Financial Leah Hudson Samford Commons Laura Iseppi Pure Jali Cosmetics Darryl Iseppi Business Advisor Kathleen Kielenstyn Brisbane Property Hunters Leilani Kovacs Samford Variety Store

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Suzanne Le Boutillier Leadership Coaching Merendi Leverett Merendi Health & Wellness Kaydon Loechel iPlan Financial Services

Libby Mego PerforMAXX Pulse Therapy Tony Mifsud Mifsud & Assoc Accountants

Bob Millar Business Consultant

MaryAnne Morgan Village Pump Editor

Sandra Mueller KONCEPT Training Adam Nicholas Adnic Photo Services Howard Nielsen NACC Sustainability Makers on Main Makers On Main Desolie Page Perfect Pages Editing

Lorraine Parker Elders Insurance Ross Pickering Samford Garage Jo Pollard Samford Design & Print Jay Richters Togetherwecare Adam Robinson Hollinsworth&Spencer Law Mallya Smitha Samford Steiner School

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Zonta Hosts FREE Financial Wellbeing Workshop for Women

Did you know that women’s average ordinary full-time earnings are $263.90 less than men each week? This is a whopping 14.1%, and in Queensland it’s even higher at 15.6%. It means that women must work 60 extra days in the year to earn the same annual salary as a man.*

Women also do 21 hours more unpaid work at home compared with men, suggesting they have less time available for paid work. At the end of working life, women retire with around 23% less super than men.*

Financial security is at the centre of gender equality and is fundamental to all other elements of gender equality throughout women’s lives. Given these alarming statistics, women of all ages must plan and manage their finances to ensure their wealth will last their lifetime.

The Zonta Club of Pine Rivers will be hosting a Women’s Financial Wellbeing seminar on how to manage your hardearned money, understand superannuation, and strategies to control your debt. The

FREE half-day seminar will be held on 22 October from 9am to 12pm at the Auditorium, USC Moreton Bay Campus, Petrie. It is funded by a community grant from Community Bank Samford, supported by UniSC Moreton Bay Golden Z Club and facilitated by an experienced financial expert, Dianne Charman CFP.

Women of all ages and circumstances are encouraged to attend. Seats are limited so you will need to book by registering at https://events.humanitix.com/ women-s-financial-wellbeing.

*References available on request.

Bronwyn Evans President

BIG BLUE TABLE MORNING TEA

What are you doing on Friday 7 October between 10am and noon?

Join us at the Long Yard Larder next to Community Bank Samford on Station Street for the Big Blue Table Morning Tea to raise funds for the incredible work of Beyond Blue during Mental Health Week. Beyond Blue offers 24/7 support for those who feel alone or overwhelmed, who don’t know what to do next, who wrestle the black dog.

1 in 16 Australians are currently experiencing depression, 1 in 7 are currently experiencing anxiety. 6.2% (1.16 million) have experienced an affective disorder in the last 12 months. That means that many in our community need the support of organisations like Beyond Blue.

Kim Garthwaite of DETAIL (Don’t Ever Think All is Lost), a speaker for Beyond

Blue for over eight years, and the Lions Club of Samford who have supported many mental health initiatives over time, collaborated to organise this wonderful event which aims to reduce the stigma of these hidden disorders, encourage open conversation about the problems - and be there, asking R U OK? Ronni Grevell of Craig Doyle Real Estate is kindly sponsoring the event and Cliff Holden of Long Yard Larder, ever a supporter of good mental health, is our host.

During the morning filled with blue surprises, there will be raffles, a prize for the best dressed person all in blue, and a DETAIL Source Kit for every attendee. If you would like to donate to Beyond Blue’s incredible services, even if you are unable to attend, please follow this link to the fundraising page: https://bigbluetable. com.au/samfordlionsclub.

Looking forward to seeing you there.

Photo by Khashayer Kouchpeydeh of Unsplash

Samford State School 150TH ANNIVERSARY GALA

TICKETS SELLING FAST!

The finale event to the 150th Anniversary celebrations is on Saturday 8th October and you’re invited to share in this milestone at the Gala. Past 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 at the Samford Showgrounds Pavilion on Showgrounds Drive, Highvale.

For those residents who didn’t attend Samford State School, we want you to come along too! Having a local school open for 150 years is a great achievement and we welcome you to join with the school community to help us celebrate.

Be entertained by The Baker Boys – a 7 Piece Band specialising in high energy music, while you enjoy your choice of food from the food and dessert trucks and take in the carnival treats - drinks packages available too (wine and beer options).

Best of all, the school bus will give you a lift home – for FREE! There are two bus routes planned which will be on loop around the valley from 10pm to midnight. (See maps)

Tickets: $100 – scan the QR code or www. trybooking.com/cbeik.

If you’re a night owl, maybe you’d like to stay the night. You can camp onsite for $10pp – speak directly to Terry at Samford Showgrounds to arrange this prior to the event. Make sure you dress to impress!

BUS ROUTES

Route 1: Showgrounds Mount Glorious Road Sky Drive Westbourne Drive Wights Mountain Road Richard’s Road Upper Camp Mountain Camp mountain road Samford Road into village Mount Glorious Road back

Route 2: Showgrounds Westwood Drive Mount O’Reilly Road Gregg’s Road Mount Samson Road back to village Mount Glorious Road back

Follow your heart to your local bookshop on Saturday 8 October Love Your Bookshop Day 2022 (#LYBD2022) is an annual celebration of everything local bookshops do - from fostering expert staff and curating fabulous ranges, to creating events programs to celebrate authors, readers and the books they cherish.

Head to your local bookshop to find that perfect gift for a friend, for the latest bestseller, or to browse aimlessly to see what sparks joy.

Get involved by sharing and tagging your bookshop #loveyourbookshopday #LYBD2022 across social: Twitter @BooksellersAu Facebook@LoveYourBookshop@ baffiesoanbooks.Instagram@ loveyourbookshopday @baffiesoanbooks

There are $5000 worth of book vouchers to be won across three competitions.

A colouring in competition for kids - download the colouring-in sheet from the website link, get creative, then simply upload to social media with the hashtags #loveyourbookshopday and #LYBD2022 so the judges can see them.

For grown-ups, photograph your local bookstore, capturing what it is that you love

the best about your favourite bookstore or what makes it so special for you, and/or tell us what you love about your favourite shop in 25 words or less. It couldn’t be simpler. For more details see www. loveyourbookshop.com.au/competitions

At Baffies Oan Books there will be story readings and music for children plus the launch of our new Blind Date with a Book specials. Choose a book, at a much reduced price, wrapped in plain brown paper with only three single words to hint at its story. Take a gamble, without the cover to distract you, and potentially find your next favourite book.

ARANA HILLS LIBRARY ACTIVITIES PROGRAM

Wed 5 October, 10am – 11.30am: Nutrition for Toddlers.

Join accredited dietitian/nutritionist Carly Booth as she discusses toddler nutrition for 1–4-year-olds, practical tips, meal plans and serving sizes. Free. Bookings required.

Wed 12 & 26 October, 3.30pm – 4.30pm: LEGO ® Engineers Club.

Develop design thinking and engineering skills as you build and create with LEGO ® bricks. Meet other brick fans and complete challenges, group builds and more! Ideal for ages 6-12. Registration required*.

Tues – Fri each week, 10.30am – 11.00am: Storytime.

Storytime is a great way to develop a love of reading and introduce your child to books. Experience the magic of stories, action rhymes and songs with your child at the library. For parents and children, 2-5 years. Limited spaces available*, which will be allocated as people arrive.

Sat 15 October, 11am – 12noon: Citrus Success.

Pick up tips on growing the most productive citrus trees from local gardening expert, Claire Bickle. Bring your questions on soil preparation, reliable varieties, pest and diseases to watch out for, and the best fertilisers. Free. Bookings required.

JP’S IN THE COMMUNITY: every Tuesday, 4.30pm – 6.30pm.

JPs available weekly. Please see staff at front desk to obtain a number for your place in the queue.

Bookings: mbrc.qld.gov.au/libraries

*Libraries operate in line with Queensland’s Covid Safe Future Roadmap, including adhering to social distancing requirements.

Arana Hills Library, 63 Cobbity Cres, Arana Hills

Fiona Taylor

Photo by Ryan Baker for Pexels

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Magpie Swooping Season

Spring marks the bloom of new flowers and baby goats frolicking through many a paddock in the Valley. It’s also the season of a potential altercation with magpies as they start swooping to protect their young.

As if on cue on the first day of spring, I received a not-so-friendly hello from a magpie which drew blood from my head. Finding out more about why magpies swoop can help us to avoid future head-smashes or know what to do if we find ourselves unwittingly in their targeted flight path.

An individual magpie will swoop for about six weeks until their magpie chicks leave the nest. The rumour of magpies remembering faces is true; they both have excellent facial recall and extended memories, so if you’ve been swooped before or are the doppelganger of someone who has been swooped, you’re more likely to be targeted again.

Magpies are also creatures of habit and will likely return to the same nesting place each year. If you find yourself under attack, remember to avoid that area in September 2023. These black and white birds tend to swoop within about 100m of their nests, so if you’re in the midst of an attack, this is the distance you need to clear before you can stop wrapping your arms around your skull.

If changing your route isn’t an option, here are some tips for protecting yourself during magpie season:

• Travel in groups, as swooping birds usually only target individuals.

• Walk with an open umbrella above your head.

• Wear sunglasses and a broadbrimmed hat.

Magpies usually breed between August and October with females typically laying three to five eggs in August before sitting on them for three weeks until they hatch. Hence the ramped-up territorial activity when it reaches September.

Male magpies take on the role of nest defender until the young birds are fledged. If they sense any kind of threat, they will attack. This may be a fellow bird, dog, cyclist, or casual walker in search of a decent flat white.

• Cyclists are advised to walk their bikes through magpie territory as these birds are more likely to react to anything that’s large and fastmoving. While zip-ties on helmets aren’t typically used for fashion reasons, they really can help to reduce attacks.

• Do not act aggressively. If you wave your arms or shout, the magpies will see you as a threat to the nest for up to the next five years.

• If a magpie is near your home, you can try making friends with it by feeding it some fruit.

• If you spot a magpie that’s not actively swooping, try maintaining eye contact with the bird until you’re a safe distance away from its nesting area. Just make sure you don’t walk into a pole as you do this.

The Magpie Alert website (www. magpiealert.com) records self-reported incidents of swooping, already registering over 280 attacks in Qld so far in 2022. Last year there were over 1,200 self-reported attacks indicating that there may be a few more to come over the next few weeks.

In good news, the Australian Academy of Science has found that only 10 per cent of male magpies swoop and only two out of 10 people living in magpie territory will typically get swooped.

If you are one of the lucky few who finds a beak sticking out of your hair, know at least that you’ve gone through a rite of passage this spring that will make for a good story around the dinner table.

Tanya Hall

Samford Valley COMMUNITY CHURCH

Welcome to Rev Matt Cave

Samford Valley Community Church (SVCC) has recently welcomed Rev Matt from NZ as our new Minister accompanied by his wife Charlene. Matt has a heart for young families and has introduced a Sunday afternoon worship service specifically designed to meet their needs. Called Three45, see our website for details.

MONSTER GARAGE SALE

For those familiar with the Annual Monster Garage Sale, we have downscaled. But don’t worry, if you have goods for sale, we are offering a Car Boot Sale on Sat 15 October, 7am - 1pm at the grounds, 44 Mt Glorious Rd.

You bring the goods that fit in your boot or ute to sell and keep the profits for yourself, or just come along for the wellknown hospitality and fun. A $25 booking fee will go towards Outback Chaplaincy Services. Site bookings required before 10 October.

E: admin@svcc.org.au P: 3289 2832, Monday - Wednesday 9am – 1pm. www. svcc.org.au

Another great weekend of Show Jumping at Greenbank Pony Club saw Charlotte and Ella compete together for Samford Golden Valley Pony Club.

Both riders took out places with a 1st for Ella and 2nd for Charlotte on their new horses, Spirit and Breeze. Both girls have recently moved to bigger horses and are enjoying the new challenges and it’s definitely coming together for them both.

A team of SGVPC riders attended the State Pony Club Championships at Kilcoy and achieved the following results.

Formal Gymkhana, Maddie 2nd, Pipper 7th in the 9 years age group and Sienna 12th in the 11 years. Great results - well Done!

Next Muster Sunday 9th October at 8am.

SAVE THE DATE: QLD State Tetrathlon Championships to be held at our grounds on 19 - 20 November 2022.

Pictured right: Ella and Spirit

OUT & ABOUT

Aid to flooded Pakistan Families

Rainfall almost three times the national average has seen severe monsoon flooding in Pakistan, leaving thousands of people with nowhere to live. The disaster has affected more than 30 million people and the sheer scale of the flooding is disastrous. People’s homes have sunk in flood water or been swept away, livelihoods have been ruined, and more than 1,000 people have lost their lives.

The Rotary Club of Samford Valley has once again partnered with ShelterBox Australia to help provide relief to those in need, donating $1000 to purchase a ShelterBox. These sturdy green kits are designed to help people who have lost everything. They are filled with practical tools and utensils that help to create the framework for everyday life for a family of up to 10 people.

Each contains a family-sized tent that protects people from the elements and provides a safe space in which people can start to recover from physical and emotional trauma. The contents differ depending on the disaster and the climate, but items such as solar lights, water storage and purification equipment, thermal blankets and cooking utensils help start the process of creating a home.

Self” is the guiding principle and students work together to help others whose circumstances may not be as fortunate as their own.

The recent project commenced with the students brainstorming for ideas regarding who they could support. After much discussion and voting, it was decided to support the people of Ukraine. Once the focus for the project was decided, the students then worked together to decide upon a plan for the project. Again, after sharing ideas and voting, the decision was to conduct ‘Walk for Ukraine’ where students and other interested adults would be encouraged to wear the colours of the Ukrainian flag and walk around the school oval after making a gold coin donation.

The Rotary Club of Samford Valley once again ‘Doing Good in the World’ for all the people of the world.

Darryl Iseppi

Images: Shelterbox Australia

Supporting Local Youth

Early in September, the Earlyact Club at Samford State School conducted their latest project as they continue to find new ways to benefit others. Students in Years 4, 5 and 6 meet every fortnight with Chaplain Josslyn Cathcart and a representative from the Rotary club of Samford Valley. At these meetings, plans are made to bring new projects to fruition.

Earlyact is a club for primary school students where the motto “Service above

On Thursday 1st September, many students, adults and Rotary members set out wearing yellow and blue and walked together around the school oval. The Earlyact project was a huge success as it was well supported by students in every class at Samford. Funds raised will be sent to a Rotary club in Ukraine who will distribute funds to help families in need.

A special surprise greeted the Earlyact team when they received a personalised video message from Vasyl Myroshnychenko, Ukraine’s Ambassador to Australia, who resides in Canberra. The Ambassador sent a very powerful message and thanked the Earlyact students for working together and supporting the people of Ukraine.

Janelle Young Youth Director

FABULOUS SPRING FLOWERS

At our next meeting, to be held on Tuesday 4 October in the CWA Hall, Main St, Samford at 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start, we are very privileged to welcome Dale Arvidsson, Curator of the Mt-Coot-tha and City Botanic Gardens, and Sherwood Arboretum. Dale is passionate about botanic gardens, their history and their role in conserving and researching flora due to our changing climate and other human impacts. Dale will tell us ‘what is flowering in the gardens’. A speaker of this calibre is sure to draw a large audience so get there early for the best seats.

We encourage attendees to bring along native plant specimens or examples of weeds for our ‘show and tell’ segment. After the presentation, we serve refreshments and draw the plant raffle while socialising.

At our September meeting, nurseryman Russell Young brought along a massive selection of ‘the best native plants for the home garden’. These included groundcovers such as Boobialla (Myoporum parvifolium), shrubs such as Grevillea Bush Lemons and

climbers such as Fraser Island Creeper (Tecomanthe hillii). Russell stressed the importance of pruning native shrubs in spring or immediately after flowering to keep them compact and healthy. He also introduced us to the ‘thriller, filler and spiller’ principle in garden design. We thank Russell for such an engaging, entertaining and informative talk.

On 10 September, we put on a joint display with the Samford Eco-Corridor team at the Samford State School Festival to celebrate the school’s 150th anniversary. Our eye-catching photos and wonderful selection of native flowers from members’ properties drew a fair bit of attention from local gardeners keen to learn more about native plants. We thank the members who helped to set up and dismantle the stall and the school for inviting us.

To find out more about our friendly group, check out the website (npq.org. au/samford/) and join our mailing list at samford@npq.org.au.

Peter Storer

Pictured above: Colourful spring blooms (paper daisies)

DIVISION 11 COUNCIL REPORT

The stage is set

John Scott Park in Samford Village will be the hive of activity of a different kind as works get underway to give the stage a well-deserved facelift, restoring it back to a safe and functional area for the community. It is anticipated that contractors will begin works at the beginning of November and they should be completed for the start of December.

The stage area will look like new with new decking, stairs and balustrades, a new concrete slab for seats and landscaping and a new coat of paint. The area will be barricaded off while construction is underway, so please take note of any signage and direction by workers on site to keep everyone safe. It will be great to have the stage looking bright and shiny for the upcoming Christmas festivities in the village and over the school holidays.

Apply Now!

Are you part of, or know of a community organisation who is based in the Moreton Bay Region, who would benefit from some help with getting a project underway that supports the local community, or is a cultural, sporting or environmental initiative? Round two of Moreton Bay Regional Council Local Community Support Grants are now open with a maximum of $3,000 funding available for eligible groups.

Applications can be lodged online through the ‘SmartyGrants’ process on Council’s website, just go to www.moretonbay.qld. gov.au and search for ‘grants’ to find all the information, then click on the APPLY NOW button and you are on your way. You will need to get your application in by 31 October 2022 with projects to commence from 1 December 2022. If you have any questions, you can call Council’s Customer Service on 3205 0555 or if you have specific questions regarding applying for grants email grants@moretonbay.qld.gov.au.

Cr Darren Grimwade

Samford Patchworkers Quilt Show 2022

After a 4 year hiatus of pandemic proportions, our group was able to hold a Quilt Show in the Community Hall, which coincided with Samford State School’s 150th Anniversary celebrations. We congratulate them and acknowledge their amazing achievement. Some of our members and friends are past pupils and the reunions and stories were many over the weekend.

Special thanks must go to the volunteers from the community who provided parking control on Saturday, when many hundreds of visitors attended the school celebrations and/or the Quilt show.

Congratulations to the winners of the three quilts which were raffle prizes: S. Woodbridge, Helen Hoswell and Sue Dennis. Please enjoy the collective work of the Day and Night group.

The Samford Patchworkers Quilt Show in Samford is well known and respected. The displayed quilts are simply stunning and reflect the diversity of the group, the individual’s commitment to the work and the ability of this particular craft to remain relevant and desired.

The legendary craft table is a smorgasbord of handmade items to delight young and old and sales continue to enable the group to donate large amounts of money to local and important charities.

community. The greatest compliment we can achieve is a sale to a creative person who understands the time and commitment each piece absorbs.

This year, for the first time, we asked the Samford Area Men’s Shed to display their wares and provide the Sausage Sizzle and that proved to be a great pairing. The handcrafted timber, glass and metal objects nestled comfortably alongside the warmth of the quilts and other natural fibre products available from the Patchworkers. It was fun and rewarding for everyone.

As usual, the stage was themed and this year it was a display of quilts and demonstrations of Kaleidoscope patchwork – quite an amazing technique that has captured the imagination of patchworkers, both new and experienced. Look out for classes.

Most of the profits from the Quilt Show are donated. The goods for sale are made by group members and gifted to the craft table for sale. The prices are consistently affordable ensuring most items are sold. This enables members to commit to developing their craft whilst ensuring the output and the money circulates within the

The Japanese inspired Boro/Sashiko table beside the stage attracted a lot of interest and is earmarked for a demonstration spot next time. It is a gentle and mindful sewing technique that sits well in this busy world.

This 2022 show felt extra special. The feeling was one of reconnection and great fun. Thank you Samford for supporting us.

Kerry

If anyone had been driving past the bowls club on Monday 19th September they would have seen two greens full of enthusiastic gentlemen bowlers - 112 players making 28 teams playing the game of 4’s. Known as the Vet’s, they are all 70 years and older (just occasionally they will let a junior in to make up the numbers) some of these bowlers are in their 90’s but are still able to play a full day of bowls. Kallangur came first with Toombul the runner up. Lunch was catered for by the Samford CWA ladies. Special thanks to Ray White Real Estate Samford for sponsoring the day.

The Mac Patterson Shield final was played at Samford on 15th September. This day is always special on our calendar as it brings together our friends from the Dayboro, Kilcoy and Woodford Bowls Clubs. Our club Patron Mac Patterson is the sponsor for the day, making sure everyone has a great day. Kilcoy took home the shield again this year with Samford the runner up.

Open Singles final 2022. Chris Campbell defeated Rod Palmer.

Our Tuesday morning combined group of club and U3A members were sad to hear of the death of our fellow bowler, Neville Johnson on 18th September. Nev loved his bowls and his Tuesday morning bowling friends. He will be fondly remembered.

At the AGM on 18th September, Barry Maher was re-elected as Chairperson with Desley Broad as Chairperson of the Players Coordinating Committee. Lesley Maher is the new Ladies Representative and Rod Palmer the Men’s Representative. Ladies Games Director is Margaret Evans and Jeff Himstedt the Men’s Games Director.

A highlight of the AGM was the decision to unanimously endorse Chris Campbell with ‘Life Membership’. Chris has held many positions at our club since joining in March 1996 - Office Administration, Men’s Committee, Barefoot Bowls Coordinator, Promotions and Publicity Officer, Property Maintenance Officer and Grants Officer. Chris also plays a superb game of bowls. Thank you Chris from all the members.

Village Barefoot Bowls spring season will commence on Thursday 6th October and finish on Thursday 24th November. Contact Allan 0429 919 486, bring a team or join a team, bowls roll at 6pm.

Get in touch: info@samfordbowls.com.au.

Janice Ridley

Samford

Shed

As we get older, there comes that day when we have to think about what we will we do with ourselves, as we live out our Autumn years. Along that road we may have to make momentous decisions about where and how we will live. There is so much to think about such as lifestyle, finances and selling the family home to live in smaller and more manageable accommodation.

There is so much conflicting information out there, it can leave our heads spinning and totally confused as to what is the best direction to take. Luckily, there are professionals on hand to advise and guide us as we tread warily through the aged lifestyle wilderness.

Samford Area Men’s Shed (SAMS) holds a guest speaker night about once a month where a person of note is invited to address the men (and their significant others) and impart knowledge and experience in their particular field. This month, the men at (SAMS) were honoured with a visit by Paul Geisel, an aged care specialist.

After one of those legendary SAMS barbeques, Paul, accompanied by a clear and precise visual display, threw some light into the aged care information darkness. The success and keen interest in what Paul had to say was reflected in the many and wide range of questions that Paul fielded after he had delivered his presentation. Thanks must go not only to Paul for his excellent presentation, but also to Neil, Allen and “Macka” who made the guest speaker night a reality.

Men of Samford and surrounds, you are welcome to come along and see what SAMS is all about. Just come to the far end of Showgrounds Drive, Highvale on a Tuesday morning at about 9am - just near the high voltage power tower. Find out more at samfordshed.org.au or email samssecretary1@gmail.com.

Chris Campbell receives his ‘Life Membership’ badge from Mac Patterson.

Wayne De Kever delivers his bowl. Vets competition 19th September.

Brian Slattery

L-R: Paul Geisel, Graham (Macka) MacPherson, Neil Krosch

& ABOUT

QCWA Samford

Samford QCWA have welcomed two new members - Jan and Maria. Friendship, fundraising, food and learning fun things form a part of our meetings. Everyone has something to contribute to our wonderful branch. Thanks for joining us!

As knitting Country Bears reminded us all to help children in need, our guest speaker reminded us to care for our bearlike marsupial the koala. Anika, a Koala Crusader, shared with us the plight of the koala informing us all about these wonderful but endangered creatures. Her message is to help koalas in need. If you see a sick koala, or one on the ground, call any wildlife rescue number. They need help. Many thanks Anika!

Australia is our country of study and so we also learnt about the monotreme platypus. In keeping with the Australiana theme - what is more Australian than an Arnott biscuit? Hilarious poem by Anne and her daughter Danielle, who made a lighter moment and gave us a few giggles. It was very “Nice”!

Next Monthly meeting: Wednesday 19 October at 10am. Visitors welcome too. We will have special guest speaker Auntie Malina sharing her knowledge as a first nation person of the area.

Ukelele lesson will take place after the meeting. More info next time about our special Division competition held at our Samford Branch for Cookery, Art, Craft, Sewing.

Following finalisation of matters relating to the agreement, the book move may take place before Christmas, largely dependent on the weather.

In the meantime, thanks to RSL Samford allowing the Library use of their Progress St car park, trailer sales continue to operate successfully from 9:30am – 2:30pm every Saturday (weather dependent).

Fiction and Non-Fiction Books both modern and old to suit all ages, Jigsaw Puzzles and Toys are on sale. Proceeds currently go towards funding set-up at Baden Powell Park and then back to funding a new building.

An edible garden visit took place in Highvale and the garden was much admired. Many thanks to John and our CWA member Pauline for the plant knowledge and the cuttings. We loved it.

The BYO ukelele lesson was so much fun at our September meeting. We appreciate our lovely member Yvonne for doing the prep to get us started and sharing her knowledge. Bring your ukelele next meeting too.

Catering events are going very well. Did you know we cater for small to medium group functions and other special occasions? Call Fiona on 0421 353 272 to find out more.

You can hire our air-conditioned CWA Hall in Main Street. Call Lilah on 0421 709 723.

After a slight hiatus from articles, mainly due to little outside the standard going on, on the physical front, the Library is back. Much work has been going on behind the scenes over the past year. Part of which has been negotiations proceeding between Scouts Qld and the Library.

Big news Announcement:

The Library has now signed a three year agreement, with other documentation with both Scouts Qld and MBRC yet to be finalised to enable the main collection of books to be moved and stored in an area within Baden Powell Park.

Special thanks to Daryl Scott, Chief Commissioner Scouts Qld, Andrew Morgan,

Country Kitchens Motto for the month: Weight bearing exercises strengthen bone density.

Marnie

Facilities and Risk Manager Scouts Qld, Scouts Qld Board of Directors, members and staff for all their help and assistance.

The Management Team

Marie-Ann and Ray with Graeme Basse puzzles

LOCAL

BIRD WALK IN SAMFORD

Sunday 9 October 2022

Life for Wildlife

(LFW) is a local charity created in the Samford Valley to assist Wildlife Carers right across the Moreton Bay Region. Every day, unsung volunteer heroes give of their time, energy, sleep and finances to assist native animals, birds and reptiles to survive in a relatively hostile, urban environment. In many cases, our native animals have adapted and made homes alongside our communities which most of us are delighted to have. Unfortunately, this comes with risks to their health and well-being.

Join us for a fun and educational fundraising Bird Walk with Professor Hugh Possingham - a conservation biologist and passionate bird watcher. Professor Possingham has held positions in the university, public and not-for profit sectors. He completed his PhD at Oxford University in 1987 as a Rhodes Scholar and prior to being appointed Queensland Chief Scientist (2020-2022) he was the Chief Scientist at The

Nature Conservancy, a global conservation organisation operating in 79 countries.

During this bird walk, we will wander along the South Pine River, listen for bird calls and discover many diverse types of local Queensland birds in your neighbourhood. Join other like-minded wildlife lovers afterwards at the Samford Community Hub (SCHUB) for breakfast and learn more about citizen science and the Life for Wildlife charity and help our native-animal carers.

This is a ticketed event for all ages. Ticket sales proceeds will directly support the LFW Member Carers to assist with the supply of food, specialist equipment and vet care for sick or injured native animals. Capacity on this walk is limited, so please register online as soon as possible. Participants must provide full details as part of the event’s COVID Safe plan.

Meet at SCHUB Carpark at 6.15am for a 6.30am start. The walk will conclude by 9.00am, returning to the SCHUB for a light continental breakfast, an informal talk by Professor Possingham and a unique opportunity to meet some special feathered guests. The event will conclude at 10.30am.

Parking available onsite. Don’t forget to bring your binoculars, hat and water bottle.

Tickets: $27.46 at Eventbrite - search Life for Wildlife, or admin@lifeforwildlife.org.au.

CANCER SURVIVOR MAKES A SPLASH

Breast cancer survivor Wilhelmina (Willy) Kranenburg (83) has paddled into the best years of her life, joining a senior squad of cancer survivors to form the ‘Caviar and Champagne’ dragonboat paddling team.

After being inspired to take up the sport by a young mum and fellow breast cancer fighter in late 2007, Willy took to the water with a group of cancer survivors, training

and participating in the community-based watersport all over Australia and the world.

Initially shy about the physical requirements of the sport, which requires groups of 8 to 20 to manually paddle a watercraft between 200 and 2,000 metres, Willy, who had also undergone a hip replacement, instantly fell in love with the sport.

“I didn’t think I would be able to try dragon boating because of my age, but my friends and husband told me that I should try it, so I did,” Willy said. “I tried paddling for the first time when I was 68 and I got lost in it. I absolutely loved it.”

With her new passion and like-minded community supporting her every step of the way, Willy went on to enjoy many dragon boating events including trips to Canada, Tin Can Bay and Italy.

Although Willy no longer physically participates in paddling, she is still actively involved and regularly catches up with her fellow dragon boaters.

“A group of us ladies made a pact that we would all continue paddling until we reached 80 years old, so that’s what we did,” Willy said. “There are still ladies paddling well into their 80’s but I stopped at that time after 12 years. The last time I paddled was in Florence under the Ponte Vecchio while singing Waltzing Matilda. It was amazing.”

Born in The Netherlands in 1938, Willy and her husband moved to Australia where she spent the majority of her working career as a teacher, before retiring in 2005 as a kindergarten teacher one year after receiving her diagnosis.

Now living out her golden years at Samford Grove Retirement Village after the sudden loss of her husband in 2016, Willy enjoys an active and fulfilling retirement surrounded by supporting staff and friends.

Samford Grove Village Manager Bronwyn O’Brien said Willy is an inspiration to the community’s other residents, as well as staff.

“Willy’s story and determination is so inspiring to everyone at Samford Grove,” Bronwyn said.

“Despite everything she has been through she continues to be a beacon of positivity and is always actively involved in our community.”

Pictured: Willy at the Ponte Vecchio bridge, Florence, Italy in 2019, aged 80.

National Target Archery Championships

2022 marks the 75th year of operation of what has become the Samford Valley Target Archers club. Commencing as the Grange Company of Archers in what was then Hickey Field in 1947, the Club moved through several name changes as the organisation prospered, until it moved to the Samford location in 2009 and changed its name to the current one.

As we go to print, the Club is hosting Archery Australia’s National Target Archery Championships, in partnership with Moreton Bay Regional Council, and with the help of other Clubs under the South Queensland Archery Society umbrella, from Thursday 29th September to Monday 3rd October.

This Tournament is the largest target archery event in Australia in recent times with over 240 archers occupying 576 shooting places in the 5 days of competition. It is seen as the beginnings of march towards the 2032 Olympic Games.

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It might not be too late to catch the official opening on Friday 30th September, after which archers will shoot a round of 144 arrows. At this point registered numbers are such that a second venue will be used on the Friday at the Mount Petrie Bowmen’s grounds at Belmont.

On Saturday 1st October, two rounds of 72 arrows will form the “Ranking Round” which will determine the order of the archers who move to the “Match Play” part of the Tournament - an exciting element for the sport where archers or teams of archers go head-to-head in elimination matches. Team match play, Mixed Team match play and further Individual match play eliminations will be held on Sunday 2nd October. On Monday 3rd October the finals matches will be held for Mixed Teams and Individual

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matches for Compound, Recurve and Bare Bow Recurve bow types. It is planned that these matches will be streamed on 7 Plus.

Samford Valley Target Archers are indebted to the Moreton Bay Regional Council for support and grant funding, and also to the State and Federal Governments for grants which have allowed significant improvements to the facilities since the club’s move to Samford in 2009. We also acknowledge the support of the Samford & Districts Progress & Protection Association and Community Bank Samford, part of Bendigo Bank.

Spectators will be most welcome and will experience the colour and excitement of an archery tournament.

Isaac and Sophie are independent young people from vastly differing backgrounds, facing the uncertainty of making the right choices for their future lives. Isaac, focussed on survival, escaped from an abusive, dysfunctional household that his mother long ago deserted. He learned to fend for himself aged twelve, keeping a clean house and preparing on-time meals for his vicious alcoholic father. He runs to a small town where his bin-diving and barter for food and coffee land him a job in a run-down café and the protection of its owner. He meets Sophie, mad on art, and later her quirky father. Sophie has been wrapped in the warm embrace of a loving family since birth, but she is sick of the toxic masculinity and exclusion mentality of her classmates. She feels she doesn’t belong. When she meets Isaac, they discover together it may be possible to repaint their lives.

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Pictured: The first shoot at Samford grounds.

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3. Basic unit of coral (5)

5. Freshwater ornamental fish also called a golden ide

Pointed bill of one of the game fish

Ray with largest brain to body ratio of all fish

Pairs of legs a prawn usually has

11. Bivalve mollusc with white muscle and orange coral

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Predatory fish with cartilaginous skeleton

Invertebrate with usually five arms but some have up to

Thick lips, strong teeth, bright colours

Popular tropical ‘sporting’ fish (6)

22. Shellfish living a few centimetres beneath the sand (4)

23. Large rubbery part of a sweet fish (3)

24. Big mouthed fish with an eye spot on its side (4)

27. Aussie slang for tasty fish that changes sex (5)

30. Common type of toothed whale (7)

31. Stalk eyed, pincer wielding crustacean (4)

32. Number of eyes on the Glasshead Barreleye fish, giving it 360 o vision (#)

33. Threatened species of nurse shark (4)

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2. One of the TV channels that airs aquatic documentaries (1,1,1)

24. Big mouthed fish with an eye spot on its side

27. Aussie slang for tasty fish that changes sex (5)

30. Common type of toothed whale (7)

31. Stalk eyed, pincer wielding crustacean (4)

32. Number of eyes on the Glasshead Barreleye fish

33. Threatened species of nurse shark (4)

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3. Similar to 30Ac but related more to a narwhal (8)

4. Large shrimp (5)

5. Soft bodied, eight limbed mollusc (7)

6. The popular Red variety is actually a snapper/seaperch (7)

8. Flippered mammal whose adults have tusks and whiskers (6)

12. Small 4Dn (6)

13. Skin eating or nibble fish should be given a medical degree (abbrev) (2)

16. Silver pack hunting fish, slicing through schools of smaller fish (6)

17. Placental marine mammals, whose closest living relatives are hippos (6)

18. Fastest of any marine animal, a billfish with long, blue dorsal fin (4)

19. One name for a baby fish (3)

20. South American carnivorous/ omnivorous fish (7)

25. Australian freshwater cray (5)

26. Eared sea mammal with a bellowing roar, and the males have a mane (4)

28. Circle of blue on Australia’s venomous octopus (4)

29. Waters preferred by polar bears (3)

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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.

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BUS DRIVERS: Casual vacancies. Samford Valley Steiner School. Min LR Licence. Blue Card. Ph: 0493 557 119. Details: samfordsteiner.qld.edu.au

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. Marion 0409 028 851.

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

Churches/Religions

Sacred Heart Catholic Church: Enquiries 3355 2667

Samford Valley Community Church. 3289 2832

Samford Baptist Church: Pastor Samuel Thompson 0409 797 931

St Pauls Anglican Church: Rev Robert Paget 3289 1715

Brisbane Christian Fellowship: Alan Elliott 3289 2888

Mitchelton Presbyterian Church: Rev. Phil Campbell 3355 3843 Baha’i Faith Azita 0405194623

Church of United Spiritualism: Rev Lee Ovenstone 0404 059 916

Alive Church: Ps Duane Van Vuuren 0488 495 049

Mychurch Everton Park Ph: 3355 7444

Nexus Church Samford: www.nexuschurch.com.au

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

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

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

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

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

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

Halls for Hire

Farmers Hall, 0422 054 378.

CWA Hall. Lilah 0421 709 723

Showgrounds Pavilion - Seating for 500. 3289 7057.

Samsonvale Hall - Linda Jeffrey 0416 735 361.

Cedar Ck Hall - cedarcreekhall4520@gmail.com

Samford Bowls Club - 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Samford Area Men’s Shed E: samssecretary1@gmail.com

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

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

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

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

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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 0409 890 203

Wights Mtn: Garry Morrison 3289 1748

Draper: Irwin Draper 3289 1497

CLEAR MOUNTAIN John Blake 0418 878 575

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Samford Pool - Redfin Aquatics www.redfinaquatics.com. M: 0448 726 343

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

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

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

Samford Support Network 0470 214 916. SSN@ samfordsupportnetwork.com. 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 Anna Wilson 0427 659 388. president@ samfordswimclub.com.au

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

Samford Valley Weather Station Visit www. samfordweather.com

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