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ALL CLASS AT SAMFORD CLASSIC CAR SHOW The Samford Valley Classic Car there will be updates next year in Show on October 4 was a major The Village Pump.” success, raising more than $4,000 President of Samford RDA, to support Samford Riding for the Michael Costello, said funds Disabled Association (RDA). raised from the show would be For the second year, the used to maintain the RDA Centre event at Samford Showgrounds at the showgrounds, operate its surpassed expectations, attracting weekly programs and feed and some 400 classic cars, trucks and care for the dozen horses that motorcycles, and hundreds of car work closely with people with a enthusiasts from across Southeast disability. Queensland. “This was an exceptional event Now set to become an annual with massive support from all community fundraising event, who attended,” he said. “As well the car show was hosted by the as paying the $5 per vehicle Riley Motor Club of Queensland entry fee, many entrants and and supported by major sponsors show visitors made generous Samford Garage and radio station donations to RDA. We are very This 1926 Chevrolet truck, owned by Colin Domrow, was sold new 101.5FM, along with Cr Ellie grateful for this support and for Smith from the City of Moreton Bay, to Samford Valley in 1926 and has been in the Domrow family ever being selected as the beneficiary of since. Colin received a $300 Repco gift voucher donated by Samford Craig English Photography, Samford this year’s show.” Garage and presented by Cr Ellie Smith. Jewellers, Firecomm Australia, The As one of the judges, Michael said back to the community and the RDA, while Village Pump and Repco Enoggera. the job was incredibly difficult. hosting a car show for fellow enthusiasts Riley Motor Club of Queensland member, “The vehicle that I chose as ‘RDA and promoting our hobby.” Michael Ferguson, said members were only President’s Choice’ was a 1968 MGB, “The Riley Motor Club Clubrooms are too happy to support RDA, a well-known however it was just one of hundreds of located next to Samford Men’s Shed at the volunteer organisation in Samford that puts impressive vehicles on display.” Samford Showgrounds and could easily be a smile on people’s faces. The event was attended by private vehicle called the Men’s Shed on Wheels. We meet “We would like to thank all those who owners and numerous car clubs, resulting in every Tuesday morning for a social cup of displayed their pride and joy on the day a field of strong and varied entries. coffee and to solve the problems of the and the public for their support. Without Winning entries and more images on world. Plans are underway to do it all again it there is no car show,” he said. “It is a Page 3. on the October long weekend next year, and win-win situation for us, giving something

VILLAGE PUMP NOTICEBOARD Remembrance Day 2026 Remembrance Day, also known as Poppy Day or Armistice Day, is observed across Commonwealth countries to honour those who died in the line of duty. It has been commemorated since the end of the First World War. At 11am on 11 November 1918, the guns of the Western Front fell silent after more than four years of relentless warfare. This meant that allied forces had been successful in driving German invaders to defeat. The Germans called for an armistice (ceasefire) to negotiate a peace settlement and accepted the allied terms of unconditional surrender. About 70 million people had been mobilised in this first world conflict leaving the devastating impact of between 9 and 13 million deaths with about one third of the victims with no known grave. On the first anniversary of armistice in 1919, two-minutes’ silence was instituted in the commemorative ceremony at the cenotaph in London. The second anniversary held great significance when it also became a funeral with the return of the remains of an unknown soldier from the battlefields of the Western Front. Then in 1997, Governor-General Sir William Deane formally declared 11 November as Remembrance Day, urging all Australians to observe one-minutes’ silence.

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After the Second World War the Australian and British governments called the commemoration ‘Remembrance Day’ rather than Armistice Day to remember all war dead. The Poppy is a familiar emblem of Remembrance Day because of the poem “In Flanders Field.” Ironically and symbolically, Poppies bloomed a brilliant blood red across some of the worst Battlefields of Flanders. YOU’RE INVITED We welcome everyone to join RSL Members in a service to remember the fallen-on Wednesday, 11 November 2026 at the Samford Avenue of Honour, corner of Burton Lane and Mt Samson Road, Samford. Please be there by 10.20am. Mark Orreal Brisbane North District President

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Each year Samford Progress asks our local community to nominate individuals (of any age) they believe deserve special recognition for their volunteering efforts in our local area i.e. in the 4520 area. As part of our ‘Christmas in the Village’ festivities being held on 5th December this year, we want to publicly acknowledge and celebrate the dedication, generosity, and valuable contributions of our local volunteers. Nominations are now open for you to put forward a volunteer who has demonstrated exceptional commitment to our community — someone who has made a meaningful difference through their time, talents, or resources. If you know of someone who deserves special recognition, please let us know by nominating them. To complete a 2026 Volunteer Award Nomination Form, please visit: https://samfordprogress.org.au/volunteer-awards To request a ‘2026 Volunteer Awards Nomination Form’ please email: secretary@samfordprogress.org.au Applications close: Monday, 16 November 2026

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LOCAL NEWS Baby Boomers Turn 80 On Sunday 4th October, twelve baby boomers, with family members, celebrated their 80th birthdays renewing friendships and meeting new locals in the relaxed setting of Samford Museum. Thank you to everyone for sharing your tasty and varied goodies for lunch. No celebration is complete without the celebration cake, which left us all forgetting about waistlines and what the scales say until another day. Pat and Bill, the youngest and oldest in the group, having their birthdays in November and February, had the honour of cutting the cake. Each attendee had the opportunity to tell their life’s journey and how, why and when they came to live in the beautiful Samford Valley. A lovely day of sharing good food, stories and memories. Ross Pickering & Eileen Kemp Pictured right: Pat and Bill cut the cake.

CLASSIC CAR SHOW WINNING ENTRIES Colin Domrow: 1926 Chevrolet Truck. John Milne:1921 Rolls Royce Silver Ghost. Phil Dadd: 1935 Alvis Speed 20. Greg Wise: 1968 MGB.

NEXT SAMFORD PROGRESS MEETING & AGM Wednesday 21 October Samford Community Hub (SCHUB). 7pm start. All welcome. Email: secretary@ samfordprogress.org.au Above: John Milne’s 1921 Rolls Royce Silver Ghost was awarded a $300 Repco gift voucher from Samford Garage. Below: Morris Minor lovers were at the classic car show in force.

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LOCAL NEWS WELLBEING PROGRAM GIVES LOCAL FAMILY CARERS VITAL SUPPORT A targeted wellbeing program has supported 46 unpaid family carers in the Samford region, helping them manage stress, strengthen resilience and connect with people facing similar challenges. The Carers Foundation delivered its Wellbeing from Within program with funding from Community Bank Samford. Through workshops, gentle movement, creative therapies and shared lunches, participants were encouraged to step away from the demands of caring and focus on their own physical and emotional health. Organisers said many carers arrived feeling exhausted, isolated and overwhelmed, but left with practical coping strategies, renewed energy and a stronger sense of belonging. The sessions also helped participants form friendships and informal support networks that could continue after the program ended. Joan Wilson-Jones said the results were evident in the changes participants experienced. “We know the programs offered by The Carers Foundation work,” she said. “We see carers arrive exhausted, often in tears, sharing stories of sleeplessness and feeling completely overwhelmed. We then see them leave smiling, feeling lighter, more energised and with a renewed commitment to their own self-care and wellbeing.” Participant comments reinforced that impact. Carers told organisers, “It’s the first time I’ve felt seen”, “I laughed today - I can’t remember when I last laughed”, and “Today was just what I needed to reset and lift my spirits.” Joan said her own experience had shown her why such support mattered. “As a former carer myself, I can personally attest to the need, importance and success of these programs,” she said. The Carers Foundation founder Ronnie Benbow thanked Community Bank Samford

for helping the organisation reach people who often put their own needs aside while caring for a family member. “We are incredibly grateful to Community Bank Samford for believing in our carers and making these programs possible,” she said. “Many family carers come to us completely exhausted, isolated and overwhelmed by the demands of caring for someone they love, often having neglected their own health for many years.” She said carers finished the program with less stress, better mental and emotional wellbeing, and reassurance that they were not alone. “The difference can be lifechanging - not only for the carer, but for the whole family who depends on them,” she said. Ronnie said local backing was particularly valuable because it allowed assistance to be offered early. “Community Bank Samford’s support enables us to reach carers before they reach crisis point and reminds these

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SAMFORD PROGRESS UPDATES Citizen Science Project On 24 September, our birders carried out the latest quarterly bird survey of 2 woodland plots at QUT SERF in Camp Mountain, using the BirdLife, 2 hectares in 20 minutes protocol. We recorded 27 species in the first plot, including 3 new species: Rufous Fantail, Little (Rufous) Shrikethrush and Variegated Fairywren. We recorded 21 species in the second plot, with 1 new species: a flock of 14 Australasian Darters was circling overhead (a phenomenon that none of our birders had seen before). The only summer migrant recorded was Leaden Flycatcher, which was found in both plots. This citizen science project in collaboration with TERN has now been going for 5 years and to celebrate, we were joined on this survey by our team leader, Dr Katie Irvine from the University of Adelaide, who was in Brisbane for a conference. Dr Irvine said: “This long-term data set collected by the Eco-Corridor team will be very valuable to our researchers at TERN. We are extremely grateful to these citizen science volunteers”.

Free Guided Bird Walks As part of our community engagement program, we will hold a series of free guided bird walks during National Bird Week 2026. All walks will start at 7am sharp, with registration at 6.45am. To ensure the best experience, the number of participants on each walk will be capped. Our four dates and venues are as follows: • Monday 19 October: Samford EcoCorridor (allow 1.5 to 2 hours). • Wednesday 21 October: QUT SERF, Camp Mountain (allow at least 2.5 hours).

Friday 23 October: Samford EcoCorridor (allow 1.5 to 2 hours). • Sunday 25 October: Samford EcoCorridor (allow 1.5 to 2 hours). Please send your expressions of interest to samfordecocorridor@gmail.com, nominating two days of the week in order of preference. We will accommodate as many requests as we can on a first-in, first-served basis. Binoculars are essential for this activity. Confirmations will be sent by email and updates placed on our Facebook page.

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ENERGEX NOTICE – MAIN STREET DISRUPTION Ongoing maintenance and upgrade works will be undertaken in Samford Village on Tuesday November 10, from 8am – 4pm. There will be interruptions to electricity supply during this time. A single southbound lane closure will be in place on Main Street between Serendipity Drive and Progress Street for the duration of the works. Traffic management personnel and signage will be on site to assist motorists and pedestrians and help minimise disruptions. Expect traffic delays and increased heave vehicle activity. For more information, contact community@energex.com.au.

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LOCAL NEWS THRIVING TOGETHER IN MENTAL HEALTH MONTH A recent survey by Mental Health Australia has found that an overwhelming 64% of Australians believe we are becoming increasingly disconnected from each other. This is despite knowing that connection and belonging have a positive impact on mental health. Mental Health Month takes place every October. This year’s theme, Together We Thrive, focuses on the power of shared connection, everyday kindness and community support. “People understand the importance of connection and community, yet many feel like we’re drifting further apart. That’s concerning, because connection is an important protective factor for our mental health and wellbeing,” Mental Health Australia CEO Carolyn Nikoloski said. “Right now, many people are navigating uncertainty, rising costs and constant change, which can leave us feeling overwhelmed and disconnected. Yet our fundamental need to feel connected, safe, understood and valued hasn’t changed.”

She reminds us that small moments of care, kindness, conversation and connection can help strengthen belonging and support good mental health, whether it’s reaching out to a friend you haven’t seen in a while, joining a local group, chatting with your local barista or saying hello to a fellow dog walker, simple acts of connection can help foster belonging and community. Mental Health Australia has developed a

range of free resources, including wellbeing calendars, posters and other materials to encourage people to get involved throughout Mental Health Month. Several Mental Health Month ambassadors, including clinical psychologist and guest on The Imperfects podcast Dr Emily Musgrove, TV personality Myf Warhurst and performing artist Rob Mills, share personal messages encouraging people to prioritise connection and support one another. The survey also revealed that workplace settings were particularly challenging in terms of mental health transparency, with just 29% feeling comfortable telling their employer they were struggling with their mental health, compared with 67% who would feel comfortable telling friends. Together We Thrive is more than a theme. It’s a powerful reminder that strong connections are essential for good mental health, and that when people feel connected, included and supported, individuals, families and communities can thrive. www.mentalhealthaustralia.org.au

GREAT FINDS ARE KEEPERS AT THIS LOCAL SHOP Finders Keepers Gift Shop on Main Street has continually evolved since Brendan and Debbie opened it eight years ago and the owners admit with a smile that they are still unsure where it will go next. Samford locals for more than 10 years, they have enjoyed watching the village grow while retaining the friendly, close-knit character that makes it special. Asked what they value most about Samford, Brendan said: “It’s the people. Samford has a wonderful community spirit, and we have been incredibly lucky to get to know so many local people through the shop.” Brendan appreciates the way residents support local businesses, look out for one another and stop for a chat while exploring the village. That community spirit is reflected in Finders Keepers’ eclectic range. Customers can browse giftware, greeting cards, women’s clothing, dog apparel, candles, soaps, children’s toys and items for the “Old Guys Rule” brigade. The shop has expanded to include pre-loved goods, giving quality items a Page 6 - THE VILLAGE PUMP 16 OCTOBER 2026

second life, along with garden pots, water features, plants, and fresh and dried flowers for special occasions, or simply because someone deserves them. Then there is the homemade fudge. Its unusual flavours have become a talking point and, conveniently, provide Brendan and Debbie with an excuse to sample it while working. “Our business is unique because you never quite know what you’re going to find when you walk through the door,” Brendan said. “We’ve tried to create a shop that is interesting, fun and a little bit different.”

A customer might arrive for a birthday card and leave with a plant, something for the dog, a pre-loved treasure, flowers and fudge. After eight years, Brendan and Debbie are still having fun, rearranging the shop and wondering what they can possibly fit in next.

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LOCAL NEWS Recycling: X-rays Recycling of X-rays is tricky in the City of Moreton Bay as the Council does not currently accept X-ray films for recycling. However, X-rays can be recycled through specialised recycling services. The silver is extracted for recycling, and the remaining residue used in materials for road construction. It is suggested that personal information be removed from X-rays before contacting the radiologist, hospital, medical or dental centre, or veterinary practice that took the X-ray, to see if they accept the old film for recycling. Failing this, X-rays can be placed in the general waste bin for disposal only (not the kerbside recycling bin). Wendy B

October is Queensland Seniors Month Seniors Month celebrates the contribution older adults make to our community. Mayor Peter Flannery said it was a great opportunity to take the time to connect with an older person and hear their story. For Moreton Bay volunteer Ian Hunter, getting older hasn’t meant stepping away from the community. Instead, he’s using decades of experience to connect with the next generation and share knowledge. As Queensland Seniors Month celebrates the contribution older people make to their communities, for Kumbartcho Sanctuary volunteer Ian, it’s about more than giving back. The 73-year-old has given his time to the sanctuary for three years and said he first discovered it when he and his wife visited the nursery looking for plants. “When we saw what they were doing and how they worked with young people and visitors, we thought, ‘Wow, that’s great.

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What are we doing for our best friends? In times of uncontrolled warfare, AI uncertainty, degraded biodiversity, climate change and many other human made challenges, well may we ask who our best friends are. Arguably some of our best friends are our pets. So, pets stopping wars and managing AI may need to wait but, for a starter, what are we doing to help our pet friends in our attempts to be more climate conscious?

even longer list on www.greenstreet.net. au/badges. Nice work and happy pets and planet if you are already doing lots on the list! For a bit of fun and even more surprising information, you may like to go to a quick pet care quiz on www.greenstreet.net.au/ quizzes. Meanwhile check this list out. • Our pet is exercised appropriately. • We ensure our pet eats nutritional food with minimal additives. • The products we purchase to assist with pet care (eg. food, bowls, leashes, kennels, toys, clothing) are manufactured sustainably – ie. low and renewable energy. • Vaccinations are carried out regularly.

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Pet roaming is prevented so as not to interfere with the neighbourhood and the environment. • Where relevant, our pet is desexed to stop inappropriate breeding and the growth of the feral animal population. • Animal droppings are collected and disposed of properly using biodegradable or other recyclable containers as appropriate. And if you have suggestions for extra items or more conversation, either email me: info@greenstreet.net.au or sign up to the free site and interact with others on your Green Street Wall. Howard Nielsen

After all, they have no say over it …. we are the ones to determine that. And what has sustainability got to do with pet care in any case? We in Samford are big on pets of all shapes and sizes. So we are huge purchasers of pet care products, from food to bedding to apparel and beyond. All these products consume energy in their production, transport and sale and food products have the added question about healthy ingredients. How do we decide which pet products are the most sustainable? Some pet care manufacturers let us know about the environmental credentials of their products, but producers simply need to be checked out – many will be authentic but some may be greenwashing us. Buyer beware! A shortlist of key actions for responsible pet carers is listed here and there’s an THE VILLAGE PUMP 16 OCTOBER 2026 Page 9

AROUND THE VILLAGE DO YOU HAVE HAIRY WATER? Be Weed Aware: please don’t let this weed get into our waterways. An infestation of Hairy Water Hyssop (Bacopa lanigera), a popular aquarium plant, has been found in and around a dam in the Samford area and the property owners are aware of the problem. This species has recently been declared a category 3 and 5 weed, which means by law it must not be kept, sold, given away or released into the environment. In Queensland it was first found in Cedar Creek near Yugar. This plant has lots of fine white hairs on the stems and undersides of leaves and has small, fivepetalled blue to mauve flowers. If it gets into waterways, this South American native will spread rapidly to form dense mats, choking out native plants and reducing habitat for animals. If you find the weed on Council property, you can notify City of Moreton Bay using the ‘Snap, Send, Solve’ app. If you find it on your own property, you must take all reasonable and practical measures to remove it and minimise the biosecurity risk. If unsure what to do, contact the Council’s environment department. Ken Perkins Samford Landcare Pictured top right and below: An infestation of Hairy Water Hyssop in the Samford district. (Photos: Peter Storer)

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St Paul’s regular activities continue as the year approaches the Christmas season. Services are 7.30am and 9am every Sunday as well as the ‘Last Sunday at 6’ on 25 October and 29 November. Sunday School will be held on 1 and 29 November. The final children’s activity will be at the Family Christmas Service on Christmas Eve. Samford Valley Markets in November are from 7am till noon, then the Christmas Market on 12 December. A recent donation of $250 has been made to Nourish Street. Would love to see many of the community support local stall holders – see what great gifts are available. If you wish to have a stall, please contact Kate through the Samford Valley Markets Facebook page messenger service. All Things Nice: This preloved clothing shop opens every Wednesday and Thursday morning from 9am till noon, the first Saturday of the month from 9am till noon and the second Saturday of the month from 7am till noon, during the markets. A donation of $600 has been made to Anglicare Homeless services and another will be made late December. Drop in and check out the clothes, casual to formal. You might be lucky and find a formal dress or suit for $50! Other clothes start at $2. We are grateful to the volunteers who open on these days and would welcome anyone else who may wish to volunteer. It’s a great opportunity in the village for

TAFE/Uni students or retired people wishing to contribute to the community and make a difference to rough sleepers and homelessness services. We are grateful to the many in our community who donate clean quality new (many have labels) and preloved clothing and accessories. SAVE THE DATE Christmas Eve Carols Service at 6pm which includes our well-loved Chocolate Story and Pass the Parcel and we turn on the Christmas Tree lights! Children are invited to participate and dress up if they wish. This is followed by a service including communion. Christmas Day at 8am: Joy to the World service. You are welcome to any or all of these. Upcoming Motorbike rides are on 7 November and 5 December. All Welcome. Send a request to join to Col via St Paul’s Anglican Motorcycle Riders Facebook page or email samfordanglican@gmail.com You can contact Priest Robert Paget on above email or 0428 293 050 if urgent. Revd Robert does not work on Thursdays and parts of other days as required. St Paul’s Sunday services: 7.30am. Said Service. 9:00am Service with Hymns (Sunday School see above for dates) and a new format service ‘Last Sunday at 6’ (pm) including dinner. We would love to welcome you at any of our services. Come as you are.

AROUND THE VILLAGE Samford Rural Fire Brigade Smoke Alarm Deadline From 1 January 2027, every Queensland home must be fitted with interconnected photoelectric smoke alarms. The two options are 10 year, non removable battery powered interconnected smoke alarms installed by you, or hardwired interconnected alarms installed by a licensed electrician. Now is the time to act if you have not made the switch. For further information visit www.fire.qld.gov.au Brigade Activities Over the last six weeks the Samford Brigade has been kept very busy. • Assisted QPWS and Moreton Bay Council with Hazard Reduction Burns. • Deployed crews to the Murphys Creek fires on two occasions. • Rescued a pup that got itself into a nasty predicament. • Provided assistance to our neighbouring brigade Closeburn at a grass fire. • Assisted QAS on three occasions.

Conducted six Hazard Reduction Burns for local landowners. • Visited the Samford Community Kindergarten Blue and Yellow groups, joined in at the Agoonoree Carnival Day and set up an information tent at the Riley Club Classic Car Show. • Maintained a water supply to the Arana Hills fire appliance at a shed fire in Wights Mountain. There were another ten responses to incidents including RTCs. At the time of writing, a decision has been made by the Brigade to cease all Hazard Reduction Burns until there is significant •

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DID YOU KNOW? Samford Museum WHEN TIMBER RULED SAMFORD VALLEY It is easy to enjoy Samford Valley today for its shady roads, quiet bushland and green hills, but the valley once echoed with a very different sound: axes, saws, bullock bells and timber wagons creaking along rough tracks. From the 1860s, timber getting became an important part of local life, with cutters, teamsters and mill workers making a living from the magnificent trees that covered the district. In the early days, getting timber out of the hills was hard, patient work. Bullock teams hauled heavy logs from the lower slopes, often along muddy, winding tracks that tested both men and animals. Teamsters were up before daylight, calling in their bullocks and preparing for long days in the bush. One well-known local, Henry Cash, was said to yoke as many as 20 bullocks to a timber wagon. On a good morning, it might take half an hour to get the team ready; on a stubborn morning, much longer. The timber trade changed as the decades passed. By the 1920s and 1930s, trucks began to replace some of the old bullock work, and motorised winches helped drag logs from steeper country. Later came bulldozers and chainsaws, making the job faster but also changing the rhythm of the bush forever. Every cutter had his own way of keeping track of timber. Logs were marked with a

branding hammer, so ownership was clear. Cash used the initials “HC”, and many logs from the district found their way to Poultney’s Mill off South Pine Road. Licences were part of the business too: £2 a year for softwood and 10 shillings for hardwood. Names such as Henry Cash, Syd Davey, Charlie Patrick, Bill Dawson, Jim Paterson and Doug Smith are still remembered in connection with Samford’s timber days. Their work helped shape local roads, settlements and family stories, leaving traces that can still be imagined when travelling through the valley. Today, much of the remaining bush is valued for its beauty, wildlife and shade. That makes the timber era feel distant, yet it remains an important chapter in Samford’s story. The old timber getters worked hard, knew the country well and played their part in building the community we know today. Next time you pass beneath the trees, it

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Samford Bowls Club Trivia night. The next bi-annual Trivia night will be held on Friday 23 October. If you would like to get a team together phone Dave Taylor on 0416 585 548. The bar will open, fun and games to commence at 7pm. Entry is $5 per team. Raffles on the night. Village Bowls. New competition kicked off on Thursday 8 October. Good luck to all teams competing. The young Queensland Bulls cricketers enjoyed a great afternoon of social bowls, although I suspect cricket is their first passion. The Queensland Rail Institute visited the club on Sunday 11 October for a highly competitive afternoon of bowls. We look forward to welcoming members from the Ipswich community. Our Champion of Champions competitions will commence again in November, including singles, pairs, mixed pairs and four bowls matches. If you’re interest in playing bowls, we invite you to get in touch with the club. Why not give bowls a go. Julie Gallwey

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A Wonderful Start at Samford Playgroup Last term, we were lucky enough to welcome Deb, our local Queensland Children’s Rights Ambassador. Deb spent the morning sharing stories with the children and chatting with our families about the importance of children’s rights. She also generously provided us with some

wonderful resources to use during Children’s Rights Week. Children’s rights are about ensuring every child is safe, valued, respected and heard, with opportunities to learn, play, grow and participate in their community. We’re so grateful to Deb for taking the time to visit, share her knowledge and help us continue creating a welcoming and supportive space for our littlest community members. Term 4 has also kicked off with lots of fun at playgroup! After some exciting renovations, our families have been enjoying our refreshed layout, with lots of new little spaces inside for children to discover, explore and play. A huge thank you to our amazing volunteers and families who helped us pack up playgroup before the renovations and then came back to help reorganise and set everything up again. We are incredibly lucky to have such a wonderful community willing to lend a hand. We truly couldn’t do it without you. Our friends got creative in week 1 making their own self-portraits using markers and paint. Self-portraits are a wonderful early childhood activity, encouraging children to notice their own unique features while developing their sense of identity and

belonging. They also support creativity, observation and fine motor skills as children explore how they see themselves. Of course, we have also been enjoying plenty of our favourite playgroup activities. Our floral-inspired playdough invited little hands to roll, squash, shape and create, while our colourful messy play provided plenty of opportunities for scooping, pouring, mixing and sensory exploration. It has been wonderful welcoming our families back and watching our little friends reconnect, explore and settle into another fun-filled term together. Make sure you follow the Samford Playgroup Facebook page for the latest updates, special events, activities and visiting guests. We have lots more fun to come.

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Rotary Club of Samford Valley BOY FROM THE BUSH Special Guest Speaker All Welcome Did you know your local Rotary Club regularly brings interesting speakers to Samford? Our fortnightly meetings are not just about Rotary – they’re also a chance to hear from people with fascinating stories, ideas and experience. Our next guest is David Muir AM, who will share his story in a presentation entitled From Longreach to Legacy on Tuesday, 27 October. A selfdescribed “boy from the bush”, David has spent 40 years as a solicitor, mainly working in liability and professional indemnity law, and is Chair of the Clem Jones Group. Along the way, his commitment to service

has shaped a distinguished career in law, philanthropy and community leadership. David is a founding director of Crime Stoppers Queensland and Foodbank Queensland, a Member of the Accountability Round Table, and Chair of Real Republic Australia, a position he has held since 2008. He is also an AM and a Knight of Grace of the Order of St John. David is the author of The Long Reach of Service: From Longreach to Legacy and a campaigner for voluntary assisted dying. His presentation will include stories from his extensive service and philanthropic work, including the Clem Jones Foundation’s support for medical research at the Queensland Brain Institute to combat dementia, research at Griffith University supporting spinal repair, and work at Bond University aimed at curing blindness caused by macular degeneration. It promises to be an interesting and inspiring evening, and everyone is welcome. So, if you’re curious about what goes on

at your local Rotary Club, why not come along? You might discover some fascinating people, hear an inspiring story and enjoy a great evening with the community. Rotary Club of Samford Valley CWA Hall, 31 Main Street, Samford. Tuesday 27 October, 6.30pm for 6.45pm start. $15 (includes a light supper). For catering purposes please RSVP no later than Saturday 24 October to Miles 0407 562 480 or robertsonmiles50@gmail.com. Carol Robinson

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MOSSES ARE THE BOSSES We humans owe our existence on Earth to mosses. That was one key take-away from our latest guest speaker, Brisbane botanist Andrew Franks. That’s because byrophytes (mosses, liverworts and hornworts) were the first organisms to transition out of water onto land, more than 400 million years ago. Andrew’s presentation on the big, beautiful world of these tiny plants was both highly informative and visually wonderful. One just had to remember the photos were highly, highly magnified because

bryophytes are typically only millimetres in size, and their classification often requires a specialised microscope - and fieldwork on hands and knees. Worldwide, there are more than 12,000 moss species, up to 9000 liverwort species and just 200 or so hornworts. “Not everything called a moss is a bryophyte,” Andrew said. Definitely not lichens or algae! Byrophytes have used extraordinary features and adaptations to colonise every ecosystem on Earth, except salt water, from coastal mangroves to alpine peaks, from bright sunlight to dark caves.

Who’s looking over our shoulders? Big beautiful bryophtes smile down on NPQ Samford member Kevin Oliver and Brisbane’s moss whisperer, botanist Andrew Franks. (The bryophyte image is totally authentic - enlarged but not altered in any way.)

Mountain mosses, for example, create their own anti-freeze while desert byrophytes can withstand temperatures of 70 degrees Celsius, produce their own sunscreen, and survive years of desiccation until the next rainfall or heavy dew. Mosses are poikilohydric, i.e. totally dependent on their environment for hydration, and can dry out totally and re-hydrate without permanent damage. To do this, they effectively go into hibernation until moisture revives them to full life function, often in a matter of minutes. Even long-dead bryophytes can be unfurled for study by simply spraying with water. ‘Bryos’ (my term of endearment, not Andrew’s) have no vascular system, no wood (lignin) and no roots, but happily cling to a multitude of substrates, including wood, leather, rocks, walls, bricks and bitumen. One Scandinavian moss even specialises on reindeer dung. They have no flowers or seeds but reproduce in a variety of ways to ensure survival - sexually with spores, asexually, or even by producing special cells which can be splashed off their surface by water drops and start a new plant where they land. Andrew also highlighted how useful bryophytes are. For example, Sphagnum Moss in heating and horticulture, for insulation, and specialised Scotch Whisky production. Their antiseptic qualities saw them used as dressings for wounds in World War One, before antibiotics were discovered. They’ll always stay fascinatingly small and beautiful, Andrew said. “If you grow a moss lawn, you’ll never need to mow.” Alastair Silcock

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AROUND THE VILLAGE Shine a Spotlight on Moreton Bay’s Community Champions Nominations are now open for the City of Moreton Bay’s 2027 Australia Day Awards, recognising the individuals who make a positive difference in City of Moreton Bay. The awards celebrate the volunteers, leaders, mentors and unsung heroes whose dedication makes City of Moreton Bay a stronger, more connected place to live. Anyone can nominate someone they believe deserves recognition for their contribution, with nominations closing 31 October. Mayor Peter Flannery said the awards recognise people who go above and beyond to support others and help create a stronger, more connected city. “Every community has individuals whose dedication, generosity and leadership make a lasting difference to the people around them,” Mayor Flannery said. “The Australia Day Awards are an opportunity to celebrate those contributions and shine a spotlight on the people who help make our Moreton Bay such a great place to live. From volunteers and advocates to mentors, fundraisers and local leaders,

these awards recognise the people who work tirelessly to support others and strengthen c o m m u n i t y connections.” There are two categories open for nomination: Citizen of the Year and the Mayor’s Community Spirit Award. “Whether someone has devoted many years to serving the community or has made an exceptional impact more recently, we encourage residents to nominate them,” he said. 2026 Citizen of the Year recipient Chris Paterson, whose charity employs people living with a disability or mental health challenge to clean up local waterways, said receiving the award was a surreal moment and that he was grateful to have his contribution recognised. “It’s good to have that acknowledgement that you’re on the right track, and people do appreciate the hard work and the volunteer hours that go into it,” Mr Paterson said.

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QCWA Samford TALOFA LAVA GREETINGS! QCWA Samford Branch International Day was held on 24th September, celebrating Samoa and Strawberries. Strawberries are the QCWA Product of the Year and CWA Country Kitchens prepared some recipes using strawberries for morning tea. Members had fun guessing how many strawberries were in a bowl. Megan was the lucky winner of a huge bag of freshly picked delicious strawberries from our guest speaker, Nicky.

Our branch International Officer Marnie brewed a Koko Samoa, a traditional rich hot chocolate drink, the national beverage of Samoa. The flavour is strong, smoky and bittersweet, often compared to a mix of dark chocolate and coffee. Members enjoyed the taste testing. The ladies were treated to a Samoan knowledge quiz, which was entertaining, winning prizes for the correct answer. The day also had Lucky Door prizes, Raffles and

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Lucky Dips. To end the special International Day, Marnie led a group of members to dance the ‘Siva’ - a Samoan traditional dance which is unique for storytelling, with expressive hand movements and a connection to the Samoan way of life. Nicky, a Commercial Beekeeper from Macbee Honey, Hives & Rescue presented on the day, speaking about her work as a Commercial Beekeeper, which involves managing more than 300 beehives that require constant monitoring. Nicky’s bees help significantly with the cultivation of berries at the Driscoll Farms. Members enjoyed listening to Nicky speak on how she is determined to protect bees, sharing her knowledge on their significance. Many thanks to Nicky. Other presenters for the morning were CWA members Tanya and Megan who spoke about their trip to Ottawa, Canada for the 31st Triennial World Conference in April this year, meeting members of the Associated Country Women of the World ACWW. The conference included inspiring speakers and the ladies came away with an increased knowledge of ACWW and how the organisation connects and supports rural women, focusing on health, education and sustainable farming across over 80 countries. After attending the Gala Dinner at the spectacular Canadian Museum of History, they continued on a tour of Canada and we enjoyed their slideshow. Thank you Tanya and Megan. CWA Samford caters for small to medium functions and other occasions. Call Fiona: 0421 353 272. Our air-conditioned hall is available for hire. Call Margerite: 0468 667 602. Mark your Calendars. 21st October: CWA Meeting, Samford CWA Hall. 10am. Visitors welcome. 22nd October: Pickle Ball & lunch, 9.30am, PARK Racquet Sport, The Gap. 26 - 28 October: State Conference, RSL Maroochydore.

LOCAL BUSINESS CONNECTIONS Pine Rivers Chamber of Commerce advocates as a collective voice for the Pine Rivers and Moreton Bay business community, creating opportunities for businesses to connect to each other and local government. The Chamber hosts regular Breakfast Forums and will finish off 2026 featuring an incredible local business success story Mike Areni, Founder and Managing Director of Solar Bollard Lighting.

Born and raised in the Moreton Bay region, Mike has built an Australian design and manufacturing business in Brendale that now has a global footprint. With more than 20 years’ experience in solar lighting, manufacturing, product design and international trade, Mike is a passionate advocate for Australian manufacturing, local business and the incredible capability within Moreton Bay. The Chamber invites local businesses to come along and hear Mike share his journey, the lessons he’s learned and his insights into how we can think locally, collaborate locally and compete globally. Local roots. Global impact. Big ideas. Australian innovation. Wednesday 4 November 2026. 7.00am – 8.30am Hip Hops Brewers, Brendale. Booking and more information: https:// cciqpinerivers.com.au/breakfast-forums/

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2026 Finale To close our live music season this year, we have invited back three of the nicest fellows on the folk scene. And superb musicians they are too. Don’t miss them! Thursday 26 November Albi & The Wolves If you haven’t seen them yet, here’s your chance. We are again privileged to present New Zealand’s award-winning folk trio Albi & the Wolves right here in Samford. Known for their soaring harmonies, dynamic fiddle, and heartfelt storytelling, this high-energy acoustic trio blends folk, soul, Americana and bluegrass into a sound uniquely their own.

We’ll Be Back! As we wrap up our fourth year, our ideas turn to 2027. We’re delighted to announce we will return for another season of live music in Samford - again, hosted by the good folks at Village Kitchen in the heart of our village. If you know a group you’d love to see at Samford Live, please tell us! Email musicsamford@gmail.com. Stay tuned, and to ensure you hear first about our concerts, subscribe now at samfordlive.au. BOOK NOW: Thursday 26 November Albi & The Wolves Village Kitchen, 16 Main Street, Samford

Wood fired pizzas, smokehouse, antipasto, full bar Doors open 5.30pm, music from 6.30pm - 8.30pm, $15-$25 + bf Bookings essential, at: humanitix/ samfordlive. If booked out, please join the waitlist. If weather is fine, we release more tickets closer to the concert date, offered first to our waitlist folks. Chris Bowen Photo: artist supplied

From foot-stomping anthems to soulstirring ballads, Albi & the Wolves captivate audiences with passion, charisma, and musical skill. This intimate performance promises to be a night of connection, laughter, and unforgettable music. Gather your friends, feel the rhythm, and experience the magic -Albi & the Wolves are coming to town! “Albi and The Wolves have a compelling energy and dynamism to their sound. It’s got drive and passion in spades.” Jacquie Walters, Muzic.net.nz The trio has a huge sound that is simply created by an acoustic guitar, electric violin, double bass and their three voices. Albi & the Wolves are Chris Dent, the proud albino frontman Albi (acoustic guitar), Pascal Roggen (electric violin), and Micheal Young (bass). Book soon as this night is sure to sell out. THE VILLAGE PUMP 16 OCTOBER 2026 Page 19

CHRONICLE CUP 2026/27 DAYBORO v MOUNTAIN MONGRELS Highvale, 27 September 2026 Mountain Mongrels batted first MOUNTAIN MONGRELS D Shaw (c) c Crotty b O Donoghue ……....1 A Wallace not out (retired) ……………....52* B Wickenhofer c ? b Clarke ……………....1 B Jordin c Wisemanne b M Crotty ……....21 S Wallace c ? b Freeman …………………23 A Kumar not out ………………………… 42* G Conway run out ……………………..… 0 N Harris b Wisemanne ……………………9 Jack not out ………………………………12 Akash did not bat A Jordin did not bat Sundries …………………………………..18 Total off 35 overs ……………………...7/179 Fall: Not available. O Donoghue 5-1016-1; Winn 4-0-14-0; M Crotty 4-1-22-1; S Pukk 1-0-5-0; J Donoghue 5-0-32-0; F Crotty 4-1-8-0; S Donoghue 3-022-0; Clarke 3-0-28-1; Wisemanne 3-0-16-1; Freeman 3-0-12-1. DAYBORO S Pukk b A Wallace …………………..….28 C Pukk c Conway b Shaw ………………. 19 F Crotty c A (?) Wallace b Conway ………24 M Freeman b A Wallace……………………5 A Khan b B Jordin …… ……………..….. 22 S Donoghue c A Wallace b Kumar ……….35 I Wisemanne not out …………….……… 10* B Winn (c) not out …..…………………...26* M Crotty did not bat O Donoghue did not bat J Donoghue did not bat Sundries ….. 19 Total off 32 overs .........................…..6/185 Fall: Not available. Shaw 4-1-13-1; Kumar 3-0-22-0; A Wallace

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5-0-15-2; S Wallace 5-0-28-0; Harris 1-0-170; Wickenhofer 5-0-27-0; Conway 5-0-25-1; Akash 1-0-22-1; B Jordin 4-0-17-1 Dayboro won by 6 runs with 4 wickets in hand. Tiger Lawson Award: 3 Andy Wallace; 2 Ari Kumar; 1 Steve Donoghue. It was another cracking day of cricket in the 2026 Chronicle Cup, with the Mongrels and Dayboro going head-to-head. The Mongrels once again arrived with the usual handicap - not enough players to make up a full team, but, as always, they were more than happy to take the field and have a crack. Winning the toss, the Mongrels elected to bat first and got off to a shaky start, with Dayboro’s opening attack of Ophelia and Ben Winn keeping the scoring rate firmly under control. Ophelia bowled a fantastic opening spell, conceding just 16 runs from her five overs and picking up the first wicket of the day, finishing with impressive figures of 1/16 off 5 overs. At 1/12, things weren’t looking promising for the Mongrels, and it soon became 2/18. However, Andy Wallace and Ben Jordin had other ideas, settling in and beginning to rebuild the innings. Jordin eventually fell for a valuable 21 runs, bringing Sam Wallace to the crease to join his father. The Wallace combination kept pushing the scoreboard, with Andy eventually retiring after a superb 52. Arhith Kumar then joined Sam and continued where Andy left off, helping the Mongrels put together a very respectable total. By the end of their innings, the Mongrels had posted 179 runs, giving Dayboro a decent target to chase. With the Mongrels once again short on numbers in the field, Ben Jordin’s daughter

Adelina was called into action, patrolling the boundary and doing her bit to help the undermanned Mongrels cause. Dayboro got off to a flying start, with Simon and Connor putting together scores of 28 and 19 respectively before the Mongrels finally struck. There was a double breakthrough, with Andy Wallace and Darren Shaw picking up a wicket each to give the Mongrels some much-needed hope. Fraser then continued the scoring for Dayboro and looked to be putting the game firmly in their favour before producing one of the highlights of the day — a chance that was brilliantly taken by Andy Wallace, who threw himself into a superb diving catch. Wallace was having a day to remember, and he wasn’t finished yet, picking up another wicket shortly afterwards to give the Mongrels another sniff at an unlikely comeback. Unfortunately for the Mongrels, Steve Donahue had other ideas. Donahue steadied the Dayboro innings with a composed 35 runs, taking the pressure off and putting Dayboro firmly in the driver’s seat. Ben Winn then arrived at the crease and wasted little time, smashing a quickfire 26 runs to put the result beyond doubt and see Dayboro home. Darren Shaw Rangers Mongrels Cowboys Leg ends SV People Dayboro

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Blokes and Books: Finding Mateship in a Good Read Looking for a new way to connect? Blokes and Books is the newest book club at Baffies Oan Books, and our next meeting is on Wednesday, 21 October from 2pm to 3pm, discussing Crossing the WineDark Sea by Emily Wilson. This casual, friendly group offers a relaxed space for local men to chat about books and share ideas. Much like the legendary mateship found at the Samford Men’s Shed, dedicated men’s groups like this are vital for our community. They provide a unique space to foster social connections, build lasting friendships, and support mental

well-being - all while enjoying a great read. In a fast-paced world, finding a welcoming crew of like-minded locals makes all the difference. Whether you are an avid reader or just looking to try something new, you will find genuine connection right here in Samford Valley. If you would like to check it out, simply pop into our next session. You can also swing by any time to have a chat with our friendly staff members. Baffies Oan Books is open 7 days a week. We look forward to seeing you there. Upcoming October Events: • Blokes and Books Book Club: A welcoming session discussing Crossing the Wine-Dark Sea by Emily Wilson. Wednesday 21st October, 2:00pm – 3:00pm. • Sunday Book Club: Exploring the lovely Australian storytelling of The World Beneath Her Feet by Holly Ringland. Sunday 25th October, 3:00pm – 4:00pm. • ACOTAR Book Breakfast for the release of ACOTAR No. 6 - A Court of Splintered Harmony by Sarah J. Maas. Pre-order your copy of the book to secure your spot and join us for a lovely breakfast at Café

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EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES GREAT AUSTRALIAN CIRCUS COMES TO TOWN Death-defying stunts, jaw-dropping acrobatics and hilarious comedy are set to thrill audiences when Ashton’s The Great Australian Circus rolls into Samford Showground from 23 – 25 October. Blending 176 years of circus tradition with world-class contemporary entertainment, Australia’s most iconic circus family is bringing an all-new production packed with excitement, laughter and awe-inspiring talent. This year’s show features a line-up of new acts, including astonishing jugglers, breathtaking floating pole artistry, thrilling motorbike stunts, edge-of-your-seat balancing acts and more. Since its establishment in 1850, the Ashton family circus has captivated generations of Australians, surviving two world wars, the Great Depression and countless social and economic changes through talent, innovation and an unwavering commitment to bringing joy to communities across the country.

“It can be challenging at times - we are basically moving a village on wheels from town to town each week, but I wouldn’t trade it for the world,” Chantel said. “I am incredibly proud of my family’s legacy and our commitment to continually reinventing the circus experience. Every year we introduce exciting new elements, and this season we’re bringing acts to Queensland audiences that have never been seen here before. Seeing families create lasting memories together under the big top is what makes it all worthwhile.” With tickets starting from just $15, Ashton Entertainment offers an affordable and unforgettable family outing, combining history, heart and world-class entertainment right in the heart of Samford Event Details Samford Showgrounds. October 23 to 25, 2026. Tickets: ashtonentertainment.com.au Image: Paul Tierney

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EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES PRCA EVENTS Catchment Cubs Playgroup Looking for a fun, engaging way to get your kids connected with nature? Catchment Cubs is a new playgroup where kids can explorer, learn, play, and grow through hands-on adventures. From discovering local wildlife to getting to know our environment, every session is packed with curiosity, creativity, and connection. Give your child the chance to build confidence, make new friends, and develop a lifelong love for the natural world. Sessions are FREE, no age limit for children. This session will be themed around IN THE BACKYARD. WHEN: Monday 19th October: 9am - 11am (3rd Monday Monthly). WHERE: Kumbartcho P l ayg r o u n d , 1 5 Bunya Pines Court, Eatons Hill.

Lees Crossing Catchment Care Lees Crossing Road Reserve (East) is simply a beautiful stretch of riparian forest on the North Pine River (NPR), near Dayboro. The site is managed and protected by the City of Moreton Bay and PRCA. Visitors use the area for recreation including walking, swimming, kayaking, birdwatching and wildlife spotting. Weeding and planting of native tube stock is creating a healthier river environment for wildlife and people. Bring a chair and take some time to relax in this shady tranquil setting. Parking: Easement carpark. WHEN: Tuesday 20th October, 09.00am to 12.00pm. WHERE: Lees Crossing Road Reserve, Armstrong Creek. (Right hand side of road)

Gold Scrub Regeneration Project Monthly catchment care, maintaining a historic lowland site. This scrub site contains remnant Hoop and Bunya Pine forest, that has been maintained through PRCA volunteers for 30 years. WHEN: Wednesday 28th October, 08.00am to 10.00am (Last Wednesday monthly). WHERE: End Gold Scrub Lane, Samsonvale.

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EVENTS & ACTIVITIES ARANA HILLS LIBRARY Fri 23 Oct: Goldies. 10am-11am Enjoy a cuppa with friends! Seniors are invited to join us to meet new people, play board games and cards or just chat and have a laugh. Groups do not meet on public holidays when libraries are closed; some groups may alter their regular meeting schedule during summer holidays. Free. No bookings required. This activity is held on the fourth Friday of every month.

E ve r y Tu e s : G e n e a l o g y H e l p . 2.00pm-3.00pm. Researching your family history is a great adventure. Whether you are just starting out or have hit a brick wall, our volunteer genealogist at Bribie Island Library is available to guide you on your journey. Alternatively, visit the friendly staff at Arana Hills Library for one on one sessions for

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PHONE: (07) 3289 1322

EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES Sizzling Sausages and Smiles Over the recent big footy weekend, Brendale Evening VIEW Club members put on their biggest smiles, volunteering at the famous Bunnings Sausage Sizzle. The team enjoyed serving up sizzling sausages to so many hungry customers, while raising funds and supporting the community. It was a fun day filled with plenty of smiles, good company and, of course, lots of sausages. This fundraising event is a valued contribution towards our club’s support of nine Aussie children through their education in The Smith Family’s Learning for Life program. VIEW (Voice, Interests and Education of Women) is a valued part of The Smith family, helping to break the cycle of poverty through education. The Brendale Evening VIEW Club and The Smith Family are proud supporters of AntiPoverty Week, held from 11th-18th October. This year, members are calling on the community to recognise the often-hidden costs of education and the impact these costs can have on children’s participation and confidence in the classroom. Anti-Poverty week highlights the challenges faced by families experiencing disadvantage and encourages Australians to better understand poverty and work together to address it. Through fundraising, friendship and community involvement, Brendale Evening VIEW Club helps to make a difference, one child, one education and one opportunity at a time. Our VIEW Club is looking for new members to share fun and fundraising. We are a very friendly group of ladies always ready to welcome new members to join us. If you are unable to attend our dinner meeting, join us for our Coffee & Chat morning tea on the 1st Saturday of every month, from 10:00am at the Kitchen Cove, Geebung RSL. Contact Gwen: 0419 768 031. Save the Date: Monthly Dinner Meeting: 17th November, 6:30pm for 7:00pm start. Christmas event featuring the band, ‘Strung Out’. Aspley Hornets Football Club, 50 Graham Rd, Carseldine. Bookings one week before meeting. Contact Suzanne on 0417 022 996. Facebook: Brendale Evening VIEW Club. Barbara

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BOOK REVIEWS GHOST CITIES Siang Lu Who doesn’t love a good satire, an unconventional poke at society’s past and present absurdities? Siang Lu, inspired by the almost vacant Chinese megacities built to boost GDP, created dual intertwining narratives; one a fable about a megalomaniac Emperor god who rules through irrational illogic with no care for consequence; the other a fictionalised, at times parallel, representation of modern reality. In Ancient China, Emperor Lu Huang Du, after the death of his father who choked on a chicken bone, orders all chickens in the country be beheaded. The economic repercussions and the effect on food supply to ordinary folk are disastrous. He kills commissioned artists for creating art that is too beautiful, men who look too much like him and anyone else who raises his dander,

BY JULIE MARTIN so that he is the only creation exalted. In the modern narrative, Xiang Lu, a monolinguistic second-generation ChineseAustralian translator, is fired from Sydney’s Chinese Consulate for using Google Translate to do his job. His experience goes viral as #BadChinese. “Baby Bao,” an autocratic, power-hungry filmmaker creating a 27-hour epic in Port Man Tou, an abandoned, real-world “ghost city” in China, recruits Xiang Lu to go to China to film the mega-saga of Emperor Lu Huang Du’s reign, using his notoriety. Baby Bao creates mistakes in the film, a boom mic visible in a scene, an iPhone taken out of a pocket in a tense historical shot. He thrives on “perfection of imperfection.” Through black humour, Siang Lu explores the difficulty many children of migrants encounter because society expects their linguistic and cultural presentation to match their face. “Yes, but where do you come from?” He questions the absurdity of ego-driven leadership and the reliability of written and media representations of history. He exposes the ridiculousness of notions of self-importance. Ghost Cities is a refreshing, thought-provoking and often hilariously funny must-read.

UNDER WATER Tracy Menon 20-year-old Marissa writes adjective-laden captions for photographs of vacation destinations she has never seen, for a travel magazine in Manhattan. The images remind her of her childhood on a research station on a “tiny, uninhabited island in the Andaman sea” off the coast of Thailand, where her father took her after the death of her mother, and her soul-friend, Thai British Arielle, whose parents run a mainland resort which predators flock to “in droves knowing

they can have a woman for a price.” The girls, “creatures of the sea”, can identify individual manta rays from afar. They see the gradual degradation of the sea habitat by over-tourism, greedy fisherman, and climate change. We watched bright corals dim before our eyes. It was like watching a technicolor film fade to black and white. Every day, the reef turned whiter and whiter. Every day, there were fewer and fewer fish. […] There was no way to convince people that these gorgeous ghostly castles illuminated by the blue-green light of the ocean were a signal that the world was ending. Everything changes on Dec. 26, 2004, when the Indian Ocean tsunami wreaks destruction, killing Arielle. Seven years later, grief-stricken, physically scarred and traumatised, Marissa leaves her home’s ghost inhabited shores for New York. She drifts through life, incapable of escaping her haunts, or imagining a future without the ghost of Arielle she carries within. When the might of Sandy heads for New York in 2012. Marissa must face her enduring trauma. Menon’s debut novel alternates between the times before the unexpected horror of the tsunami and the days leading up to Sandy, when New Yorkers had time to prepare. The description of the tsunami is gut-wrenching but the work’s exploration of friendship, loss and the enduring, ephemeral beauty of memories is uplifting. This complex work refuses to avoid the hard questions, offering no easy answers as it tenderly, yet deliberately cuts deep into Marissa’s grief. This is a remarkable debut novel, well-worth the read. Baffies Oan has it.

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13 WOODVIEW STREET, SAMFORD VALLEY HILLSIDE PRIVACY, FLEXIBLE LIVING KEY FEATURES & RESORT-STYLE ENTERTAINING – Private, elevated hillside setting, mins from Samford Village MINUTES FROM SAMFORD VILLAGE Flexible two-level home with potential for separate living Privately positioned amongst the trees and elevated into the hillside, this unique Samford Valley property delivers a lifestyle that feels wonderfully removed from the everyday, yet remains only minutes from the heart of Samford Village.

Peter Dabas 0433 445 544 peter@craigdoyle.com.au

Renovated kitchen, stone benchtops, island & gas cooking Timber floors, exposed ceiling beams and leafy outlooks Spacious master retreat with dressing room and ensuite Resort-style pebblecrete pool & expansive entertaining deck Detached pool house with operational bar, servery and toilet Terraced grounds with usable lawn areas, fire-pit & creek Two undercover car spaces plus dedicated caravan parking Solar power, town water and brand-new electric front gate

CONTACT AGENT Samford | 1a/32 Main Street 3289 2938 Dayboro | 2-4 Williams Street 3425 5000

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Country Roads, Leading Home.

Servicing Dayboro, Samford & Surrounds Leigh Hutton Real Estate 3C McKenzie Street, Dayboro QLD 4521 (07) 3425 3425 0400 465 101 leigh@leighhutton.com

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A SELECTION OF PROPERTIES FOR SALE BY GEORGIE HAUG "Georgie & her team were wonderful to work with in selling our home. Georgie is very warm and engaging and her knowledge about the market is very impressive. We are so happy with the result she achieved for us." -Seller in Samford Valley

FOR SALE 14 Sherwood Court, Samford Valley For Sale Now 67 Herron Road, Closeburn For Sale Now 1835 Mount Glorious Road, Mount Glorious For Sale Now 25 Mount Glorious Road, Samford Village For Sale Now 4 Parragilga Close, Wights Mountain For Sale Now 20 Vera Court, Samford Valley For Sale Now

Georgie Haug | 0411 184 561 georgie.haug@belleproperty.com

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Just Sold 8 Winchester Avenue, Wights Mountain Sold Off Market 49 Moonlight Avenue, Highvale Sold Off Market 7 Don Lee Close, Armstrong Creek Sold 16 Ascot Crescent, Samford Valley Sold Off Market 20 Sovereign Way, Samford Valley Sold 10 Campbell Court, Samford Valley Sold Off Market

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TRADE & BUSINESS DIRECTORY/CLASSIFIEDS – 0477 663 696 SERVICES ACREAGE and domestic mowing, whipper-snipping, gardening and pressure cleaning. Cheap fixed rates, honest and reliable. Ring Liam 0472 626 206. ALLPRO PRESSURE WASHING House Washing, Gutters, Driveways & Solar Panels. 0411 160 098 CELEBRANT with depth and warmth. Contact Margit on 0410 030 870 or margitradcliffe@gmail.com CHAIRS & SMALL FURNITURE repaired or rejuvenated in my workshop. Clive 0488 370 707. FREE removal unwanted cars/car bodies. 0412 268 087. GATE AUTOMATION: solar powered or DC, swing gate or sliding. Convenience and security. 20yr Australian parent company, outstanding quality systems. Let me demo our systems on my mobile platform. Ph John at Auto Gate Solutions: 1300 862 335. LARGE ROUND BALES FOR MULCH Delivery available - Neal 0407 307 483. LANTANA a problem? Call Peter on 0417 726 923 for prompt removal, roots and all with no pesticides used. LOCAL CLEANING LADY $30/hr. 0488 483 231. SOLAR PANEL CLEANING 0411 160 098. WELDING: Minor welding work. 0407 255 549

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FARRIER Good rates. 0417 738 722 PET RESORTS AUSTRALIA SAMFORD. Ph: 3289 1600 W: petresortsaustralia.com

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COMMUNITY CONTACTS 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.

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

Arana Leagues Social Golf Club plays golf on alternate w/

ends throughout the year. Sat afternoon/Sun mornings. Call President Ted Goodwin 0407 036 891

Army Cadets: Samford 107 ACU parades from 6pm to 8:30pm every

Monday, excluding holidays at Samford Community Hub. E: 107ACU@ armycadets.gov.au for further information.

Halls for Hire Cont: Farmers Hall: 0422 054 378. CWA Hall. Lilah 0421 709 723 Showgrounds Pavilion - Seating for 500. 3289 7057. Samsonvale Hall - Contact City of Moreton Bay. Cedar Ck Hall - cedarcreekhall4520@gmail.com Samford Bowls Club - info@samfordbowlsclub.com.au Samford Community Centre, School Rd - 3205 0555 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 Ph: 3844 0666 Lions Club 7.00pm on the first and third Thursday of the month.

Contact David 3289 4378 samford@lionsq3.org.au

Samford Equestrian Group: Samford showgrounds. membership@samfordequestriangroup.com.au

Samford Area Men’s Shed Tuesdays 9am, Showgrounds Drive, Highvale.secretary@samfordshed.org.au Samford Art & Craft Association Slab Hut John Scott Park 7

days 10am-4pm. Ph. 3289 3113

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

Samford 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

4pm. Contact Jan Smith: 0402 623 794

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

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

Samford Hash Group Since 1991. Runners, walkers, joggers. Ph

mowmbr.org. New volunteers always welcome.

Haughty 3289 4378 Payback 3298 5194.

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

Men’s Coffee Morning: Meet other local retired and semi-retired men for a coffee and chat. 9.30am every Friday at Spokes Cafe, Samford. Contact Morris: 0409 614 855

Samford Hash House Harriers Contact Stubby 3425 2849 for

Bunya Residents Association SES Building, James Drysdale

Moreton Bay Regional Poultry Club Meet 3rd Saturday of

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

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

BindersKeepers Inc Books, games, jigsaw puzzles, CD’s,

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

Sport Reserve 7.30pm Qtrly, last Wed of mth - Feb, May, Aug (AGM) Nov. email: president@bunyaresidents.asn.au. www.bunyaresidents.asn.au

Mah-jong at Samford Bowls Club Every Wednesday & Friday 1pm-

each month. See facebook page for details.

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

Caravan Club Dog friendly club holds rallies one week each month

Mt Glorious Community Assoc Meets third Thurs of month.

6.30pm at the new community hall. mtgloriouscommunityassociation@ outlook.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

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

Mt Nebo Residents Assoc. Mt Nebo Hall at 7.30pm on the first

Samford Museum Station St, open every Wednesday & Sunday 9am - 3pm. info@samfordmuseum.org. Ph: 3289 2743

Cards @ Kakowan Community Facility 2 Pine Street,

Northside Community Voices

within 350km. Marion 0409 028 851.

Bunya. All card Players welcome. Ph. 0403 955 040 or 3264 6207.

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

secretary@ncvoices.org.au and www.ncvoices.org.au

Samford Parklands parkrun Every Saturday, 6:50am, Samford Parklands, meet in front of the Bowls Club. Facebook: Samford Parklands parkrun E: samfordparklands@parkrun.com

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

Native Plants Qld (formerly SGAP) Meet at SCHUB first

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

Churches/Religions

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

Samford Pool - 0416 229 694 www.littlebigswim.com.au/samford/

Sacred Heart Catholic Church: Enquiries 3362 8785 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: Enquiries 3289 2888 Mitchelton Presbyterian Church: Rev. Hamish Burke 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 Messianic Ministry: Chris 0426 774 778. 1st & 3rd Sun/month 2-4pm. Hope Baptist Church: 0420 426 174. Nexus Church Samford Ps Josh: 3353 1377

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

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

Wed of month (except January). 6.45pm for 7pm E: samford@npq.org.au Parklands Clubhouse, 7pm. Contact Sonya Grieve 0428 648 154. www. samfordnetball.org.au

Pine Rivers Croquet Club Deakin Street, Brendale. Social sports club, play days: Tue- Sat. Lynda 0416 383 386 or pinerivers@ croquetqld.org Pine Rivers Koala Care Assoc Inc 24 hour Koala & Wildlife

Rescue 0401 350 799.

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

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

Samford Support Network General Enquires and Membership: 0470 214 916 or secretary@samford support network.org.au www. samfordsupportnetwork.org.au

of the month. Pony Club Muster at Richards Rd on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of the month at 8.30am. www.samfordgvponyclub.org.au

Rotary Club of Samford Valley 6.45pm second and fourth Tuesday. Contact President Rob Robinson 0488 770 419 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

Gold’s Scrub Bushcare Group Last Wed of the month from

Samford Progress (SDPPA) Meetings 7pm, 3rd Wed of

8am. Samsonvale. Contact Lesleyon 0401 552 386

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

Greens Meetings online 6.30pm, first Tues of each month. Facebook:

Samford & District Carriage Drivers Based at the Samford

Green Thumb Farm Meet likeminded people,weekly community

Samford & Districts Chamber of Commerce Meets

Halls for Hire

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

Samford Area Aircraft Action Group (SAAAG). contactSAAAG@gmail.com

farm sessions. W/E Workshops – learn to grow, preserve & compost. E: admin@greenthumbfarm.org.au www. greenthumbfarm.org.au

Samford Riding for the Disabled Samford Showgrounds Call

0458 246 883. www.samfordrda.com.au

Pony Club Committee meetings at Richards Rd, 7.30pm first Monday

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

pineriversgreens. E: pine.rivers@qld.greens.org.au

Samford Rangers Football Club (Soccer) President - Matt Kilkelly - pres@samfordrangers.org.au, 0437 437 313. Stuart Carter, General Manager, gm@samfordrangers.org.au, 0401 718 875

Showgrounds. Contact sdcarriagedriversinc@gmail.com

7am on the second Wednesday of each month at the SCHUB. Contact secretary@samfordchamber.com

Samford & Districts Playgroup Facebook: playgroupsamford

E: samfordcommunityplaygroup@gmail.com

Samford Stags Rugby League Club Committee meetings

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

Samford Stingrays Swim Club Enquiries Tara Taylor registrar@samfordswimclub.com.au 0422 407 051 Samford Tennis Club Enquiries Jessica Catterall 0466 883 899 www.samfordtennis.net. hello@southerncrosstennis.com.au

Samford Valley Markets. 2nd Saturday each month 7am-noon. Facebook: Samford Valley Markets. Samford Valley Weather & Information Service www.samfordweather.com

YANA Survivor Peer Support Group. We meet locally on the first Saturday of each month. For more details contact Deb at dragonflyadvocacy.au@gmail.com.

Samford Community Hub (SCHUB) - bookings@schub.org.au; or phone 0484 296 516

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 WARDENS: SAMFORD

CLOSEBURN-UPPER CEDAR CREEK

Closeburn and Upper Cedar Creek: Neil Glentworth 0403 986 801

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 0428 671 089 Samford Village: Tony Marks 0422 001 814 Camp Mountain: Bob Millar 0409 890 203 Wights Mtn: Garry Morrison 0412 734 213 Draper: Carl Neilsen: 0408 182 679

CLEAR MOUNTAIN Neil Wallbridge: 0438 163 131

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 & GLORIOUS

Mt Nebo: Terry Bradford 3289 8181 Mt Glorious: Bruce Teakle 0438 736 740 All fires more than 2m in any direction require a permit

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