Some volunteers are gardeners decked out in a sunhat and gloves, but keep a parka and gumboots handy because it’s an allweather hobby.
Others say “pick me!” (pun intended) when the call goes out to volunteer for something that tickles their fancy.
Others still are BOTH, and you may have seen a small army of them (aka Trailblazer purpurea) sporting the by-now iconic and much sought-after “purple T” at last weekend’s Samford Edible Garden Trail (SEGT).
Submitting an accurate article before the Trail, for distribution after the Trail has concluded, takes the kind of crystal ball that isn’t in our budget. However, with National Volunteer Week upon us (19-25 May ’25), we can safely say that without the myriad volunteers from within our amazing community, we wouldn’t be able to put this event on. We rely on them completely:
• Garden hosts – open their garden to the public.
• Local businesses – support the event with special offers, sponsorship and publicity.
• Guest speakers – sharing their passion and insights with knowledgethirsty visitors: &
• Welcome desk staff – being the smiling first contact that sees visitors return time and again.
Not all heroes wear capes. Let’s face it, it’s just not practical. But you are heroes nonetheless, and we appreciate all of you!!
Thanks to our sponsor Community Bank Samford.
The SEGT is a sub-committee of Samford Progress.
The SEGT Committee
PS: Applications being considered for a long-range weather forecaster!
More images of the Trail weekend on pages 26 & 27.
From the President…..
Hello everyone.
Well, that’s a wrap for any elections for the next couple of years. Life just won’t seem the same without seeing candidate posters and billboards spread across the landscape.
The month of May provides a nice transition to the cooler weather, as well as some welcomed respite from constant mowing in between rainy days! Importantly, it also signals the need to think about getting flu and COVID vaccinations – especially if you are in a high-risk category. As the saying goes, prevention is better than cure. On the topic of health, a friend recently reminded me that 12 May was International Nurses Day - so here’s a big shout out and thank you to all the nurses in our community for the valuable work you do.
SAMFORD PROGRESS UPDATES
• Junction of Eatons Crossing Rd and Mount Samson Rd - Nikki Boyd MP (State Member for Pine Rivers) has created an on-line petition to reinstate two (2) turning lanes to this intersection. The loss of the left-hand turning lane in the recent upgrade project is causing a frustrating and unsafe bottleneck. See ‘campaigns’ at https://nikkiboyd.com.au
• Christmas on Main Street Samford event – This is a large and logistically difficult event, so planning is commencing shortly. If you’d like to be involved, email christmas@ samfordprogress.org.au.
• Samford Edible Garden Trail –Open Day events were successfully held on 17 and 18 May despite weather concerns. Congratulations to the events team and all those generous participants who made their gardens available for visitors.
• Main and Junction Streets Development Application – Court proceedings are continuing. Final development plans have now been formally lodged by the developer. These contain some welcomed amendments but don’t really address the core concerns.
NEXT SAMFORD PROGRESS MEETING
Wednesday 18th June 2025
Samford Community Hub (SCHUB).
7pm start. All welcome. Further information: secretary@samfordprogress.org.au.
• Samford Community Hub (SCHUB) – Meeting held with City of Moreton Bay council officers regarding lease renewal options. Discussions to date have been constructive and informative for all parties.
If any of these topics interest you, please feel free to come to our monthly meeting.
Did you Know?
A simple and quick way of reporting issues with council assets in our area that need fixing, such as potholes, graffiti, fallen trees etc, is to use the Snap Send Solve app. Simply use this free app to snap an image and confirm the location, and the issue is automatically sent directly to City of Moreton Bay council.
Gentle reminder
The growth in roadside litter and rubbish appearing in our local area is concerning. It is unsightly, environmentally harmful, and totally unnecessary. We can’t keep thinking that ‘someone else’ will pick it up. Unfortunately, there is no ‘litter fairy’ to wave a wand and magically clean up the increasing number of drink bottles and food packing (for example) lining some of our roads. Everyone can play a role in keeping 4520 clean.
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RUN 2 SUPPORT A BRAVE YOUNG GIRL
Run2Cure Neuroblastoma is an upcoming fun run and family fun day that is very important to one local little girl, recently diagnosed with the rare childhood cancer.
Chloe Glazebrook was on a camping trip in Bundaberg with her dad, mum, sister Anna and two dogs during last year’s September school holidays, when a playground fall triggered a sore tummy that didn’t settle throughout the night. The family wanted to ensure she was ok, and after a five hour wait at the Bundaberg hospital, Chloe’s mum Fiona requested an ultrasound on her stomach.
“After some hesitation the doctors agreed to do one. The ultrasound showed something unusual which we were told we would be required to do a scan at the main Children’s Hospital in Brisbane,” Fiona said.
Within 12 hours Chloe was flown by the Royal Flying Doctors to Queensland Children’s Hospital (QCH) in Brisbane for a CT scan.
“Not long after, five doctors walked into our room. The doctor talked about the 6cm mass in Chloe’s abdomen. I asked nervously if it was cancer, she said it was likely, confirming my very worst fears. The doctor mentioned the word neuroblastoma.” Fiona said.
“We were shocked and totally devastated. A few days later after more tests, Chloe’s oncologist confirmed Chloe had Stage 4 neuroblastoma.”
Chloe faced 18 months of frontline treatment including five rounds of chemo, surgery, two rounds of high dose chemo (having her own stem cells transplanted back to her), radiation and immunotherapy.
“We are incredibly grateful for the support and expertise of Chloe’s medical team at QCH,” Fiona said. “Chloe has shown remarkable bravery and resilience.
We know her courage and strength will get her through this journey.”
Chloe’s bravery is matched by that of her parents, whose vigilance ensured Chloe started the path to recovery as soon as she did.
“It’s been the toughest time of our lives. The treatment so far has been aggressive, daunting, confronting and cruel,” Fiona said. “We understand that this is the only way this horrible disease can be treated, however, it’s so difficult to watch how sick it makes our little girl. We are lucky to have the amazing support of our wonderful family and friends. We are incredibly grateful for the support and expertise of Chloe’s medical team at QCH.”
Chloe and her family have been supported by Neuroblastoma
Australia, who worked tirelessly to have one of Chloes treatments, DFMO, approved in Australia last year. The treatment decreases the risk of relapse by 50%.
Chloe is responding well to treatment and is one of the lucky ones, with Neuroblastoma Australia noting that only one out of two children survive aggressive neuroblastoma.
“Chloe is so tough and resilient and a force to be reconned with. She loves dancing to her favourite songs which include Country Girl, jumping on the trampoline with her sister and visiting The Long Yard Larder for ice-cream.”
YOU CAN HELP
Run2Cure Neuroblastoma at New Farm Park on Sunday 10 August will raise funds for the charity, with events ranging from a 1k little heroes walk to a half marathon. All participants will receive a medal.
To help kids like Chloe, sign up for the run at: run2cure.org. au or donate to Chloe’s event fundraising efforts at: brisbane.run2cure. org.au/fundraisers/ teamchloeg, or via the QR code.
Tanya Hall
NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK 19-25 MAY
Samford Rural Fire Brigade
VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION
Recently, David Matthews, Frank McGaw, Marc Wall and Nick Watson were presented with National Emergency Medals for 201920 Bushfires and Damian Hatfield received the Commissioner’s Unit Commendation as part of the team which deployed to the fires in Canada. Congratulations guys. Well deserved.
Reflections on the month of May
1985: The Brigade was raising money from plant sales and cent auctions to build the current fire station in Station Street. They had $19,812.11 in the bank.
1995: Mostly, the Brigade’s funds were raised by a voluntary annual subscription request which was mailed out to each household. Forty to sixty percent of the community paid while some never paid.
The Brigade was lobbying the Pine Rivers Shire Council to collect a $25 compulsory annual rural fire levy with the rates. This would provide more stable funding for the brigade to upgrade and maintain the station, equipment and appliances. It did not happen until 1998 but remains in place today.
2005: Some activities included: attending Under 8’s Day at Samford State School and the watering of over 1500 trees that were planted in Westbourne Park.
Five hazard reduction burns were undertaken and four grass fires were responded to.
2015 : “The rain continues to hamper our efforts to reduce the number of requests for burns on our list.” – The Village Pump 22/5/2015. (Sounds familiar!)
The Brigade’s sausage sizzle was as popular as ever at the RSPCA Million Paws Walk and our attendance at Under 8’s Day was once again well received at Samford State School.
2025: Let’s not mention that four-letter word! It continues to hamper our Brigade’s activities this year.
Samford Rural Fire Volunteers Here for Our Community
SHARE YOUR TIME – STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITY
Celebrating volunteer heroes both locally and Australia-wide, 19 – 25 May is National Volunteer Week, which this year is themed ‘Connecting Communities’ to recognise the power of volunteering in bringing people together.
There is a plethora of benefits to volunteering including meeting likeminded people, giving back to the community, learning new skills, and supporting important causes.
Community sentiment is strong in Samford, with a range of organisations keen to meet new faces for either short- or longterm volunteering opportunities.
Meeting on the third Wednesday of every month, Samford Progress advocates for residents, promotes sustainable progress and preserves ecological habitats. Activities range from advocacy, local grant funding, organising Christmas on Main St and publishing your very own Village Pump newspaper.
Delivering more than a meal, Samford Meals on Wheels provides a moment care and empathy with every one of their nutritionally balanced meals, ensuring recipients and their families feel connected
to the wider community.
Providing care and support to the Samford community, the Samford Support Network offers a range of care for clients including transportation, shopping, handyman services and social outings.
Sharing a passion for community services and friendship, the Rotary Club of Samford Valley has bettered our lives in many ways, with projects including the creation of local parks, installing bus shelters, funding buildings for local community groups and creating other public facilities.
Our local schools’ P&C Associations are filled with engaged parents and friends who do so much to fundraise for fantastic facilities and enhanced educational experiences for our children.
Keeping both kids and adults alike active, our range of sporting groups and clubs all kick goals thanks to the generosity of volunteers. Samford is alive with activities thanks to Samford District Bowls Club, Samford Riding for the Disabled (RDA), Samford Equestrian Group, Samford Netball Club, Samford Rangers Football Club, Samford Stags Rugby League Club, Samford Stingrays Swim Club, Samford Tennis Club, and Samford Valley Target Archers - to name a few.
Thank you to everyone in our community who has given their time at a school, club, community organisation, or in any other way to improve the lives of others. If you’d like to offer your time and talents as a volunteer, get in touch with any of these groups, or check our the list of organisations on the inside back page of this paper.
Tanya Hall Image: Mikhail Nilov: Pexels.
David, Marc, Frank, Damian & Nick.
Rotary Club of Samford Valley
UNEXPECTED ENCOUNTERS
Samford – we’re in for a treat when award winning journalist and TV presenter Lisa Millar comes to town for one night only, presented by Rotary Club of Samford Valley.
Lisa has travelled the world following stories and experiencing unexpected moments of heartache and joy.
“I was covering Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding. On the day before, Princes’ William and Harry were doing a walk around Windsor and press from all around the world were there. I was screaming at Harry to try to get him to look at our camera. At the same time, unbeknownst to me, Hollywood photographers on the other side of the road were taking photos of me. The photo ended up on Hollywood websites. It was viewed so many times and it still gives people a laugh.”
Lisa says it’s been a rollercoaster of a career with some tough and grim assignments, so you really need to be able to revel in the fun moments, many of which she will share with us at “An Evening with Lisa Millar” on Tuesday 10th June, 6pm in the Samford Community Centre on School Road.
Most recently, Lisa is the amazing presenter of Muster Dogs, a documentary series which follows Kelpie puppies on their journey to become muster dogs. With three seasons so far, Lisa says narrating this documentary has literally changed her life.
“I am sure now that I have the best job in the ABC,” she said. “Many people are jealous
The series has been such an international success that it keeps going and going. While we were speaking to Lisa, she was near the South Australian border, about to go and meet puppies from the next generation of muster dogs.
“Banjo, who won Series 3, has had puppies and I’m hanging out with them,” she said. Apart from the amazing insights we get along the way, Lisa says people watch the show for the joy it brings and the kindness which has made such an impact.
If you’re lucky enough to secure a ticket for this event, Lisa plans to share many more stories of her life in media, and some behind the curtain secrets of what goes on when the cameras aren’t rolling.
Rotary president, Rob Robinson, said, “The club was excited that Lisa, who is the
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sister of one of our members, was able to find time in her busy schedule to not only meet many of her fans locally, but support the club’s fundraising on behalf of The Carers Foundation.”
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of what I get to do – play with puppies.”
Lisa Millar image: supplied.
SAMFORD PROGRESS SUPPORTED ACTIVITIES
Bushcare
On Sunday 4 May we had a solid turn out of volunteers at our bushcare working bee on a very pleasant mostly sunny afternoon. We split into two teams. One team worked with Council officer Debbie to continue weeding riverbank revegetation zone P4, which will need continuous attention until we get canopy closure (likely in a year or two). The lower slope of this section can’t be mulched because it is in the floodplain, so new weeds germinate in the bare ground. The second team worked in the hillside planting P3, where weeds were rampant along the northern and western edges, having been neglected for a while.
Significant weeds included tall Guinea Grass, Climbing Asparagus (which is not a fern), numerous Cobbler’s Pegs and many young Dutchman’s Pipe seedlings. By the end of the session, we had filled the Council vehicle with bags of seeding weeds and Creeping Inch Weed to be removed from site. Afterwards everyone adjourned to the netball shelter to enjoy the refreshments kindly brought along by Joy and Bill on behalf of Samford Progress. (pictured)
Our next bushcare working bee will be on Sunday 8 June, with further details in the next edition.
Peter Storer
The Eco-Corridor is a project of Samford Progress
THE WINTER OF OUR CONTENT
Don’t you love winter? It’s a time of promise, of new beginnings when we have time to slow down, to think, to clean out the physical and mental detritus in our lives. Public summer is gone when we were on show to the world, out and about, involved in festivities, getting together with family, friends, neighbours and the world. In summer we bloomed bold and beautiful. In winter we can become a secretive seed, hunkering down inside ourselves and our warming blankets, growing new ideas, revelling in good memories, learning from our past mistakes.
How could we do it better?
Winter is a slow time. We can stop to appreciate the good in our lives, playing boardgames and singing, reading to each other even if we are adult. We have time to pause, reflect and ponder, time to restore ourselves, to be less busy as we, warmly wrapped in our content, see the beauty of
a silent gentle morning mist, or the frail midnight blue of a starry sky. Winter is the promise of a new beginning.
On Friday afternoons, the SCHUB welcomes anybody who wants a cuppa and a chat, and who likes to help others. We wrap ourselves in music too with Wendy, Jenny and Ray.
We are still seeking good material and wool. Our group and the wonderful Charity Craft Creators do magic things with material and wool to help kids in care and in hospital, the homeless and those hospitalised with mental health issues. If you have anything that can help, please drop it in on a Friday afternoon. Grab a book or two from the free Samford Progress Book Swap and have a cuppa with us when you come.
Julie Martin Image: 2 H Media, Unsplash.
NEXT SAMFORD PROGRESS MEETING
Wednesday 18th June 2025
Samford Community Hub (SCHUB).
7pm start. All welcome. Further information: secretary@samfordprogress.org.au.
WINNING WORDS
Local author Pauline Yates continues to shine across different genres, winning the 2023 Australasian Shadows Award for Best Poetry, and the 2024 Aurealis Awards for Best Horror Novella.
Pauline’s poem What It Means To Be With You won best poem at the Australasian Shadows Awards, which celebrates exceptional published works within the horror genre. Her story Shattered won the 2024 Aurealis Awards which also recognises the achievements of Australian science fiction, fantasy and horror writers.
“I’m thrilled with both awards, and very surprised and honoured. It’s personal validation that I can write award-winning fiction across varying lengths and styles, be it novel, novella, short story, or poem,” Pauline said. “Each requires a different writing mindset, but each always teaches me something that I can apply to the others.”
Both Shattered and What It Means To Be With You began as different forms, but Pauline patiently crafted them into the award-winning works they are today.
“Shattered began as a short story back in 2018, but I couldn’t quite get it right, so I fleshed it out and turned it into a novella. Shattered is approximately 25K words in length, and that gave me the room I needed to develop the characters and their relationships, which are the driving force behind the story,” she said.
“I love the characters, and how the story developed through the many rewrites.”
“What It Means To Be With You” also began its life as a 500-word short story which I never did anything with. I was keen to try my hand at poetry, so I took this story and turned it into the poem it is today.”
Pauline enjoys rising to the challenge of writing horror that reaches out from black and white pages to grip readers and unleash their imaginations.
“All we have is our words to set the creepy scene and create the chilling atmosphere, unlike in movies where the ominous music foretells impending dread. We also don’t
have visual cues to keep the tension rising, so word choice matters, and perfecting that is an art constantly practiced.”
“Get it right, and the story will play like a movie in your head as you read it, all from the safety of beneath your blanket.”
For more hair-raising tales, Pauline’s debut short story collection has also been released. The Connections We Keep (Black Hare Press) features original and award-winning fiction and is available at: paulineyates.com
Tanya Hall
FUTURE-PROOFING OUR ENTERPRISES
With leadership and support from Samford Rotary, City of Moreton Bay and Green Street, the local Sustainable Business Network has been keeping ahead of the game around climate change. These enterprises are acting to future proof their businesses because they know customers, governments, industry bodies and supply chains expect businesses to follow international sustainability principles.
Tighter regulations and mandatory climate reporting for large organisations mean corporate buyers now demand sustainability credentials from
suppliers, including some in Samford. In addition, consumers and investors are demanding more sustainable choices. They are starting to vote with their wallet, avoiding companies not doing the right thing.
The Samford Sustainable Business Network has grasped opportunities to improve eco-efficiency, reduce risk, and create a positive impact. At network events the focus had been on how to do good while doing well in a starry sustainable business.
The short summary includes to: cut costs, streamline processes, reduce inefficiencies, reduce or eliminate waste, reach new markets, build brand reputation, boost customer loyalty, gain competitive advantage, and attract and retain staff who want to work for a company that shares their values and contributes to the community.
If you’d like to know more about what the network is working on, or join up, go to: www.greenstreet.net/au/news or call 0407 190 162.
(Graphic and notes by Carolyn King, Green Street)
Howard Nielsen
DIVISION 11 UPDATE
The coming weeks will see the start of works on the Samford Parklands - Park Development adjacent to the Community Hub Building. It is so exciting to see this project get underway which will provide the new Village Green space at the site of the former Glasshouse precinct. The works will include construction of a large event lawn with shade trees, landscaping, picnic facilities, play facilities, bollards, car parking, internal link road extension and pedestrian connections which will be both internally within the site and to the external network.
As you might expect, there may be some minor disruptions in the area during the eight months that it is anticipated to take to complete this stage of the park. Works will generally be Monday to Saturday, 7.00am5.00pm, signage will be in place to ensure everyone’s safety so please take notice of
them if you are in the area. It will be great to see this area come to life providing space for families to picnic, community gatherings, markets and music events. For more information you can visit moretonbay. qld.gov.au/Samford-village-green.
Cr Darren Grimwade
PET OF THE MONTH
NAME: Sage Fisher
TYPE: English Springer Spaniel, 15 months old
TREATS: Everything. Seriously, everything. If it’s edible, Sage will try it. But if she had to pick just one? Cheese. Glorious, melty, gooey cheese.
TALENTS: Sage is a fetch fanatic. She doesn’t just chase balls - she ascends to get them. Often spotted mid-air, leaping like a furry missile toward tennis balls (or possibly the heavens), she’s the aerial queen of Samford. She also considers herself a bit of a motoring connoisseur - windows down, ears flapping, nose in the wind.
FUN FACT: If Sage hears the rustle of a snack wrapper from three rooms away, she appears like a snack-seeking ghost. Cheese-powered.
Jo, Ty, Milly and Bruce Fisher
OUT & ABOUT
Samford Bowls Club
Great news! Our grants officer, Shirley Martin received confirmation that our club has been successful in obtaining a Community Activities Grant from the City of Moreton Bay. This will enable our club to hold a Lawn Bowls School Holiday Camp over two days during the July school holidays. The dates will be Thursday 3rd July for Primary school age children, then Secondary School children on Friday 4th July. Check out our advertisement in upcoming editions and Facebook. Numbers are limited.
Maybe some of our attendees will go on to play in the Bowls Queensland Secondary School Cup which will be played across Queensland in 2025. Winners advance through their local school and bowls club to District play off. District winners advance to State Finals on Wednesday 20 and Thursday 21 August at Club Pine Rivers, Brisbane. Teams will consist of two girls, two boys or a boy and a girl. Both players must attend the same recognised Secondary School unless otherwise approved. Students must not have turned 19 on or before 31st December 2025. At least one student must be a nonregistered player (not a member of a bowls club). An exception will be made if a nonregistered team member joins a bowls club and becomes a registered member during this competition.
Two of our male novice players played in their first competition on 14th May, with Robert Gilliland defeating Dick Ferguson. A novice player is a bowler who has been bowling for four years or less. Hopefully
PLANTATION SHUTTERS
both gents will go on to play many more comps now they have tackled their first one. Promotion for our annual Fashion Parade on Monday 25th August in being finalised. Last year we sold out early so if you think you and your friends will be interested, now is the time to ask them. Tickets will go on sale at the end of July. More information in future editions.
During the week I had an interesting phone call from one of our members. Bill was very excited and singing the praises of our expert Trivia night organisers, Ken and David. He said he had such an enjoyable time in May that I must say something about them in this article. I am sure there is a lot of work done before the night, but these two experts make the night flow. When the next Trivia night comes around, I know for sure that Bill will be first in line to get his ticket. Enquiries: info@samfordbowls.com.au
Janice Ridley
Pictured: Men’s Novice players. L - R: Robert Gilliland (Marker for the game, David Rose) Dick Ferguson.
Keeping Pets Safe in Moreton Bay
City of Moreton Bay is reminding cat and dog owners to register their pets and keep their registration details up to date. Having your cat and dog registered with accurate details on file means Council can quickly contact you if your pet is found wandering, helping to reunite them with you safely.
City of Moreton Bay Mayor Peter Flannery said updating your pet’s details online is quick and easy.
“It’s important to let Council know if you’ve moved house, changed phone numbers, or if your pet has been desexed, rehomed or sadly passed away,” Mayor Flannery said.
“You can also opt to receive your animal renewal notice by email, and eligible residents can apply online for pensioner concessions on pet registration.
Pet owners can register and update their details anytime at moretonbay.qld.gov.au/ animals.
More ways to keep your pet safe: Register your pet: All cats and dogs must be registered within 14 days of moving to City of Moreton Bay or by 12 weeks of age.
Microchipping: In Queensland, cats and dogs aged between 8 and 12 weeks must be microchipped. Free microchipping is available for registered dogs through Council’s Pets in Public Spaces program, and subsidised microchipping is available for cats and dogs at City of Moreton Bay’s Animal Pound.
Desex your pet: Desexing not only helps reduce unwanted litters, but it can also improve your pet’s health and behaviour. Council also offers discounted registration for desexed pets.
Samford Museum
VICTORIAN SUITCASE MYSTERY
During a recent tidy up at the Samford Museum, it was discovered that we had a small piece of Victorian history in our possession - an old weather-beaten suitcase, with an unnoticed name and address inside the case of a Mr. Fretwell from Bowyer, Glenrowan, the home of Australia’s Ned Kelly Gang.
With the need to obtain more information, Museum member Paul Hayes, himself a long-term gatherer of the history of the Kelly Gang, researched Mr. Fretwell and discovered he was one of the earliest Postmasters of the town of Glenrowan.
The Glenrowan post office first opened on February 22, 1870. The township of Glenrowan was settled in the late 1860s, and the post office was a key part of the community’s development. Originally, the Post Office was attached to the Glenrowan Railway Station and in 1909 it was decided to move it to the main streets of Glenrowan.
Strangely enough, when this proposed move was put forward, there were heated discussions, with the newspaper reporting much argument went back and forth as to where it should be. A number of residents had connections to the Kelly’s and the Glenrowan siege of 1880 which took place at the Glenrowan Inn.
The discovery of the suitcase raised some curiosity when Paul contacted Mr. Doug Stoneman, who owns and runs the Ned Kelly Museum. Paul and Doug both happened to be attending the 160th anniversary of the shooting of bushranger Ben Hall at Forbes in NSW early in May, so they met up and the suitcase was presented to Doug by Paul on the Samford Museum’s behalf.
Mr. Stoneman was amazed how this case finished up in the Samford Museum, but intends to have it polished and displayed
Samford Golden Valley Pony Club
Congratulations Ella on your recent achievements with Smooch in Combined Training. Firstly, Southport Pony Club Combined Training Day, placing first in the Novice 80 CT and the following weekend, at Moggill Pony Club Combined Training Day, placing first again in the 80 cm Novice. Well done - we’re sure you are now preparing for the PCAQ States Combined Training competition to be held in Maryborough in July.
Congratulations also goes to Chloe 5th Novice 95 cm, Alice 3rd Pre Lim 80cm, and Frankie 2nd Novice 95 cm for their placings from Moggill Pony Club Combined Training.
On 25th May from 8am, the SGVPC will hold its own Combined Training and Dressage Competition, showcasing both
in the Glenrowan Museum after further research is undertaken on the history of its journey.
Pictured above: Paul Hayes (left) and Doug Stoneman, owner-operator of the Ned Kelly Museum in Glenrowan.
Water, Water Everywhere.
I may be stating the obvious in acknowledging that we have been experiencing an unusually wet start to the year.
The impact of that has been felt. Unfortunately, it has impacted the Samford Valley Markets held on the church grounds. We lost the Twilight Markets in December. That was shaping to be one of our biggest Markets thus far. And then we had no choice but to cancel the March Markets and reduce the size of April Markets. That’s a decision we don’t make lightly. In the meantime, the carpark area has been unusable. The ground is saturated. Enough negativity. We will be hoping for a dry winter and a return to full use of the grounds with new stall holders eager to join the team.
Twelfth Night
SpadeWerx are busily rehearsing for their next production, Twelfth Night. Who’d have thought that Shakespeare could be so much fun.
The cast is made up of some familiar faces and some new ones as well. Tickets are now on sale at Samford Design and Print.
Look for the posters around the village, notices on the Samford Community Facebook page and the ad on Pg 9 of this paper.
Advance Notice
On Sunday 21st September we will be joined by Bishop Sarah Plowman, our Regional Bishop.
Regular Sunday Services – 7:30am and 9am. Motorcycle ride group gathers at Longyard Larder on the first Saturday of the month for an 8:30am or 9am departure. Destinations vary and riders of all
experience levels are welcome. SPYs – St Paul’s Youth: Fresh arrangements being examined.
Samford Valley Markets: 2nd Saturday of the month, 7am – Midday.
All Things Nice: Mondays, Wednesdays, Samford Valley Market days and the first Saturday of the month, 9am – midday, Parish Hall.
Robert Paget Priest in Charge
SAMFORD ARTS TRAIL WORKSHOP
Did you know that during the Samford and Surrounds Arts Trails, you can take a workshop with some of the artists?
Hi, I’m Samantha Docherty, macrame artist. You can learn how to make a beautiful, contemporary plant hanger with me.
Not only will you take home a lovely, selfcrafted item, but you will learn the square, half hitch and gathering knots; essential knowledge for any macrame project you might wish to make next. Beginner friendly, small class of maximum 6 participants.
Join me on: Friday 30 May or 13 June
From 10am - 1pm
$120pp - all tools and materials provided. CWA Hall, 31 Main Street, Samford Village. Bookings: via my website: www. discovermacrame.com.au/events, or phone 0447 710 209.
Hayley Grant | Mortgage Broker
M 0407 671 822
E hayley@hmghomeloans.com.au hmghomeloans.com.au
A friendly reminder..
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Our Mother’s Day Raffle was very well received and it was great to meet, greet and chat with everyone in the community while we sold tickets outside Drakes. Prizes looked wonderful and congratulations to the five winners. Raffle drawing occurred inside Drakes - thank you to their staff for participating. Thanks also to the Samford Community for your support.
Members enjoyed an outstanding outing to the Kalbar Sunflower festival with many ladies enjoying the day. The field of sunflowers was spectacular and we got to pick some as well. Thank you to those who drove too.
Catering events are going very well. Did you know our Samford Branch caters for small to medium group functions and other special occasions? Get in touch with Fiona on 0421 353 272.
If you’re interested in hiring our air conditioned Hall in Main Street, give Lilah a call: 0421 709 723.
DON’T FORGET:
Samford Show is on 12 and 13 July
so start making relishes, jams and other delights as we always sell out.
Next Meeting: 18 June.
Thank you members for helping make CWA Samford the wonderful meeting place it is. Visitors always welcome as we enjoy helping women in our community. We’re on Facebook: QCWA Samford.
The Queensland Country Women’s Association (QCWA) is focusing on Canadian food as its Country of Study in 2025, specifically Ontario, Canada. We’re enjoying eating treats at lunch after our meeting. Pumpkin pancakes look good. Here’s the recipe for you to try at home.
Marnie
BAKED PUMPKIN
PANCAKE
Serves: 4
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
1 serve per portion
INGREDIENTS
2 cups pumpkin, peeled and cut into 1cm cubes
2 cups plain flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
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½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 eggs
1 cup reduced fat milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups mixed berries, to serve
Maple syrup, to serve METHOD
STEAM pumpkin in microwave or on stovetop until soft. Set aside to cool.
PUREE cooled pumpkin in a food processor or blender until smooth.
PREHEAT oven to 220°C and line a large ovenproof frypan or baking dish with baking paper.
ADD flour, baking powder, baking soda, and spices to a mixing bowl and whisk together.
WHISK together pumpkin, eggs, milk, and vanilla in a separate bowl or jug. Add to dry ingredients and whisk until well combined.
POUR batter into prepared frypan or baking dish. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the pancake is set and the top is golden brown.
REMOVE from oven and allow to cool slightly.
TOP with berries and maple syrup and slice to serve.
Recipe courtesy of the Country Kitchens 2025 Country of Study Collection – Canada
Who’s Who @ SAMS Meet George!
His mum and dad came to Australia after the second world war, shortly after they were displaced from their family home in Hungary. Their only possessions at the time were two suitcases and two children. George assures us the kids were too big to fit inside the cases and too heavy, which still has us worried because it implies that his parents may have actually tried it.
Growing up in Murwillumbah and the NSW Tweed area as George did, he was ideally placed between Byron Bay and the Gold Coast yet he wasn’t interested in surfing that much. “No money in it,” he reckoned, which spurred him on to learn how to become a motor mechanic. And lucky for him, in his final apprenticeship year he met his lovely future wife and married her soon after, at the tender age of 20.
In the early days of trying to establish their own mechanics business, they did it
tough financially, especially in the mid ’70s when they were blessed with two magical daughters who kept them on their toes and in their jobs. They must have done some things right because the business had a successful 37 years of life, keeping the many European cars on the road, even though it was technically on the wrong side of the road.
Their daughters’ love for all things athletic took them to Brisbane, where one of the girls represented Australia at the World Juniors and two Commonwealth Games. During that time, the whole family moved into a house at Ferny Hills where they’ve settled down for the long haul.
Whilst not quite as energetic as athletics, George and his wife are mad keen passionate fisherpeople (and if that wasn’t a word a second ago, it is now, although it doesn’t take kindly to being translated into Hungarian). Next thing you know, they bought a property on Fraser Island, built a house on it, hit retirement, and now these days they enjoy an idyllic life between up there and down here.
And to round things off, as a highly respected member of SAMS, George makes guest appearances in the woodies section when he’s not fishing, fishing, fishing or wishing he was fishing.
Check out SAMS’ website samfordshed. org.au, enquire at secretary@samfordshed. org.au, or visit us at Showgrounds Drive, Highvale, next to the Showgrounds entrance. Digby Shaw
CELEBRATING MOTHER’S DAY
Playgroup recently celebrated the wonderful mums, grandmas, and special grown-ups in our children’s lives with creativity, connection, and plenty of joyful mess!
To mark Mother’s Day, the children created beautiful watercolour portraits of their mums - each one as unique and full of personality as the little artists themselves. Using soft brushes and gentle washes of colour, they carefully captured smiling faces, flowing hair, and favourite outfits. These sweet portraits were full of love and proudly taken home as heartfelt gifts.
We also provided pre-baked salt dough hearts for the children to decorate, and
they embraced the activity with colour and enthusiasm. Using beads, glitter, and markers, they transformed the hearts into thoughtful, sparkly keepsakes. Some children added their names or drew tiny symbols and patterns, while others layered on decorations to create bold, eye-catching designs. These special creations were gifted to mums and caregivers with pride.
Our messy play trays brought extra excitement to the week. We had a farm-themed tray filled with a variety of animals and sensory materials, inspired by A Squash and a Squeeze. Another tray brought Belinda the cow to life, with green rice “pastures” and toy cows for children to arrange and explore.
Working Bee
Saturday 24th May - 8:30am
One of the highlights was our oceanthemed play dough station, where children explored precious and enticing ocean habitats using textured rollers and stamps. As they rolled into the play dough, different creatures and underwater environments came to life — from dolphins diving through waves, to turtles in coral, fish swimming through bubbles, and octopuses hiding in caves. This creative activity encouraged storytelling, imaginative play, and fine motor skills.
We’re calling for volunteers to help out at our upcoming working bee. Whether you can stay for an hour or the whole morning, your help is truly appreciated as we perform much needed maintenance in our indoor and outdoor place areas.
Thanks to everyone who helped make our recent activities so enjoyable. For more information on Samford Playgroup, please visit our Facebook page https://facebook. com/playgroupsamford
Aqua Fitness Splashes into Samford
A new aqua fitness program is making a splash at the Samford Swimming Pool, which is heated as we head into chillier months. Aqua Pulse Fitness is headed up by local Aqua Instructor Liz te Kloot, who has dived into the task of expanding the use of our local facilities to encourage people of all fitness levels and abilities to benefit from water training.
“From regaining mobility, stability and improving basic functionality to intensive resistance and cardio exercise, the water provides a supportive and low impact environment,” Liz explained.
With a background as a qualified Aqua Instructor and Lifeguard, Liz has also been a qualified Group Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer for 13 years. She has trained people from all walks of life including senior citizens in government sponsored health programs, to running conditioning sessions for local football teams.
“I love thinking outside of the box with fitness and exercise, so my aqua fitness classes aren’t exactly stereotypical aerobics,” she said. “I use a variety of methods in training, whether it is low intensity and
flexibility based, HIIT, Pilates-themed or focusing on muscular endurance.”
Liz is keen to bust the stereotype that exercising in water is only for those with mobility issues, either due to age or injury.
“The aqua fitness industry is booming with alternative styles and adaptations making
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it exciting and rewarding. Remember, exercising in water is low impact; not low resistance!”
“I’m excited to join the health and fitness professionals in the community as I think I fit in nicely as a complimentary exercise option.”
“We have a sizeable population of ageing adults, growing families with post-partum mums and football players of all codes. As a mum myself, I find driving 15+ minutes to services and activities can be tiresome and plain annoying. I operate out of Samfordpretty handy!”
Aqua Pulse Fitness classes make waves every Monday and Tuesday at the Samford Pool on School Rd with an early session from 9.15am – 10am, and a second session from 10.30am – 11.15am.
Each casual class is $23 which includes pool entry. Contact Liz for more information: 0461 314 716.
Tanya Hall
EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
Focus on Fungi
You may be sick of the rain, but it is beneficial for fungi, which decompose organic matter and recycle nutrients. To learn more about the amazing variety of fungi found in South-east Queensland, come along to our next meeting on Wednesday 4 June at the Samford Community Hub, Samford Parklands (6.45pm for 7pm start). You will hear from Amber Gould, a conservation biologist with a very keen interest in local fungi. Amber’s presentation will be based on the citizen science work of the Queensland Mycological Society.
All are welcome to join us for an entertaining and informative night. If you bring a little cash, you could win one of several native plants in our raffle ($1 per ticket). If you have fungi growing, bring some along for identification! Free supper is also provided.
What happened at the May meeting?
Inspirational. This is the word that popped into our heads after hearing about the gardening journey of Aidan Ameer. Growing up in Bardon, Aidan recognised
the degeneration of nearby Ithaca Creek and has worked to restore it with the help of the bushcare group he set up.
To select suitable plants for his bushcare site, Aidan identified the endemic species found along Ithaca Creek and other Mt Coottha creeklines and studied historical plant mapping at the Queensland Herbarium.
Part of Aidan’s success has been to seek assistance from experts in the Brisbane City Council and learning from nursery operators, such as Paten Park Native Nursery (where he volunteers) and Kumbartcho Nursery.
Aidan’s eagerness to share his native plant knowledge was reflected in his recent, selfless birthday present request – a street library for his Bushcare site – to showcase native plants and provide an opportunity for plant swapping.
Thanks to Aidan’s leadership and the ongoing work of his volunteers, his restored Ithaca Creek Bushcare site is now home to a variety of wildlife, such as microbats, birds and bees. Well done, Aidan!
Denise Turnbull
Image : Peter Storer
Music to Warm You in Winter
For the cooler months, we have three superb acts lined up – hailing from New Zealand, Brisbane and our own Samford Valley. Village Pizza are all set to welcome us with wood fired pizzas, tasty shared plates, full bar and a blazing wood heater - do join us!
Thursday 19 June
The Gypsy Cats Trio
The Gypsy Cats really lift the pulse with their exciting sets. This Italian trio started
busking around Brisbane streets in 2016. They have an eclectic repertoire of originals and standards, offering their own skilled and distinctive take on the Manouche or French Gypsy Jazz genre.
Their energetic shows have grown increasingly popular having played countless live music venues and festivals around the state. Highlights include Woodford Folk Festival, Brisbane Festival and OzManouche at the Brisbane Jazz Club. Their monthly residency at The Bearded Lady in West End consistently packs the venue with punters of all ages, backgrounds, and musical tastes.
Thursday 17 July
Albi & the Wolves
This touring New Zealand indie folk & Americana act are a festival favourite, and we’ve lured them to Samford for one night only. The pack, with a line up including Violin, Double Bass, Guitar and rich threepart vocal harmonies, come together with a massive sound to play everything from your soul-stirring ballads to your ear worming, foot stomping hoe downs.
“They carry the folk label, but this is folk that someone has tinkered with under the bonnet.” The Hook, Ian Thomas.
Thursday 21 August
Kate B new album concert
Coming up in August, Samford’s own Kate Barzdo appears in a special Samford Live show playing songs from her new album –Be the Love. Lovingly created and curated over an 18-month period, Kate is excited to finally share new material with her local community. This promises to be a magical night.
Thursday 19 June – The Gypsy Cats
Thursday 17 July - Albi & the Wolves
Thursday 21 August - Kate B
Village Pizza, 16 Main Street, Samford Doors open at 5.30pm, music from 6.30pm. $20 + bf Bookings and info: samfordlive / humanitix
Chris Bowen
Photo credit: the Artists
If you’ve never gone to a Shakespeare play – put it on your bucket list and let us knock it off!
“I never knew Shakespeare could be so funny!”
“I hated Shakespeare at school, but I really loved this!”
“No wonder we still go to his plays 400 years on – it was such fun!”
“I understood exactly what was happening! I’d never grasped the full storyline before.”
The above are the actual statements made by people who’ve experienced SPADEwerx’s previous productions of Shakespeare’s comedies. Twelfth Night will be our sixth one and I can confirm that the actors just keep on getting better.
We don’t like to boast (or only very subtly) but we know from past productions that we absolutely nail Shakespearean comedy. And we can do this because we have the two essentials:
* amazingly vital, active, smart, hilarious actors; plus
* their ability to understand and convey what’s happening and what the play is all
about.
Samford’s own SPADEwerx Theatre will present Twelfth Night from 7th – 15th June. There’ll be Matinees, Evenings and Soiree performances to choose from.
Seating is at tables, chairs are upholstered, aircon keeps you comfy, and it’s BYO snacks and drinks. The beautiful old Samford Farmers’ Hall is our much-loved, downtown venue.
Tickets ($22) are from Samford Design and Print. Phone 3289 5241 to book and start “building” your table. Their systems ensure you’ll all sit together, even if you book at different times!
SPADEwerx is a not-for-profit community group. We donate our proceeds to local charities.
Jo Roberts
Caught during a lively rehearsal in one of our actors’ mancave: Naomi Mackenzie subdues Brett Lane, David Roberts, Sam Clarke and Wayne Hinton using a very unlikely weapon (not shown).
CEDAR CREEK BUSHCARE
Learn to Create Frog Habitat
Many species of frog in our local environment are endangered due to loss of habitat. You can learn to create frog habitat at your place by attending a frog habitat workshop with Cedar Creek Bushcare and The City of Moreton Bay.
When: Saturday 14th June.
Time: 9am to 10 am
Where: Andy Williams Park, Cedar Creek Rd, Cedar Creek
Everyone welcome! Come by yourself or bring the whole family. Children are very welcome but must be supervised by an adult.
Reminder: Our usual bushcare meeting will be moved from Thursday 12th to Saturday 14th June.
The time for opening the gates to the 2025 Samford Show is rapidly approaching. It’s now only about six weeks to go until the weekend of 12/13 July, and planning has stepped up to make sure we are ready.
Among other matters, the Committee has reviewed Show entry ticket pricing, and has decided to once again keep the cost to families at the same level as previous years – with one notable exception. Although online ticketing is an easy, safe and efficient system, merchant fees can add a little extra to the final price, so the Committee has decided to offer a discount to online patrons to make up for this.
So, while to gate entry price remains at $50 for families, $25 for adults and $10 for kids 5 to 17, with free entry for those under 5, the online ticket price will be $45 for families, $20 for adults, $9 for the youngsters and under 5s free. That’s a small but significant saving for our loyal patrons.
Online tickets will be available from midJune. Watch out for an announcement in this paper when this facility becomes available.
The theme for the 2025 Show is being
crafted around the significance of the animal kingdom to our lives in a semi-rural environment. Patrons will be able to relax in the seating around the main arena to watch the superb horses go through their paces across the two days of the Show. There will be prize cattle and dog competitions, petting zoos with chickens, ducks and small four footed creatures, poultry displays, and of course the snakes and other crawlies in the reptile enclosure.
While camels might not be such a regular feature of the landscape around the Valley, they will be here for the Show to offer a unique riding experience. And the Great Samford Dog Jump is something else unique to our Show.
In the pavilion, Chief Steward Maxine Jones and her band of helpers are once again organising the cornucopia of produce, cookery and artworks for which the Samford Show is renowned.
And of course the Saturday fireworks, the woodchop competition, the amazing BMX high fliers, the stallholders and the rides and games. The Committee has again paid particular attention to bringing in a wide range of top-quality food vendors.
So its full steam ahead for another safe and family friendly Samford Show. If only it would stop raining…….
Terry Hogan Samford Show Society
Fiona Van Der Ark
Photo by Pixabay
Are you ready for the biggest art trail experience in the City of Moreton Bay! This month the magic of Tawny Trails merges with Samford and Surrounds Art Trail and Open Studios. For six Unforgettable Weekends form May 26th to June 29th, immerse yourself in the captivating creations of OVER 130 local talents. Get ready to explore hidden studios, join creative workshops, be utterly inspired, and experience art and creativity like never before.
Craving a more serene encounter? The Tawny Trails Sundays offer a gentle entry and exit to this artistic odyssey, allowing for deeper engagement and connection with the artists. And for those who can’t resist the energy of the full trail, most Tawny Trails artists extend their
welcome throughout the Samford and Surrounds weekends too!
Enhance your exploration with Tawny Trails by seamlessly integrating the region’s finest offerings. Picture yourself unwinding in stunning accommodations dotting the trail, punctuating your art discoveries with delicious local fare, and finding idyllic picnic spots to soak in the atmosphere. Should you
desire a moment of calm, nearby nature walks provide the perfect escape. Plan your art-filled getaway and regional immersion at www.tawnytrails.com.
Don’t let this masterpiece of an event pass you by. Gather your loved ones and prepare for an experience that will enrich your soul. This is an invitation to connect, discover, and be utterly captivated. This interactive map has all trail locations, including for Samford & Surrounds Trail. https://tawnytrails.com/ interactive-tawny-trailsgoogle-map/ Tawny Trails is proudly supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland and Running Duck Studio www.rds.ink
Danielle B Latta
EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
MUSIC, MATES, AND MOUTH-WATERING BURGERS
Join us on Friday 30th May for our next Thank Goodness
It’s Friday (TGIF) event — the perfect way to wrap up the month.
We’ve been really lucky at the hall’s TGIF nights to have so many talented musicians entertain us. Pictured from left to right: John Saomes is a gifted lead guitarist and songwriter who drops in from time to time and always puts on a great show.
Ian Wright is a regular performer, lighting up the crowd with his mix of blues, Americana, and old-time rock, with some sizzling slide guitar and fingerpicking thrown in. He’s recently put together the Cedar Creek Ramblers, a band we’ll be seeing a lot more of — guaranteed to get your toes tapping!
Ari Headly is a recent and very welcome addition to the lineup. With her sultry vocals and haunting keyboard melodies, she brings a fresh mix of contemporary and old-time rock and roll with a modern twist.
Michael McGeever, who’s also the hall’s musical director, often entertains us with a mix of folk, rock, and pop tunes.
If you’d like to get involved and perform at the hall, just send a text to Michael on 0478 305 359 — we’re always happy to welcome new performers.
A big thank you also goes to Bill Errington,
their time to keep our live music scene thriving.
The recent improvements to the hall and gardens have made everything look even more lovely, adding to the relaxed, welcoming atmosphere we all love.
TGIF kicks off on Friday 30th May — the BBQ fires up at 5:30pm, the kitchen will be open until 7:30pm, and the music will keep us entertained until 8:30pm. It’s a great way to ease into the weekend with family, friends, and good vibes.
WINTER SOUP DAY
Sunday 8 June, 10am – 4pm
Our much-anticipated Welcome to Winter Soup Day is fast approaching, and we’re looking forward to another fantastic community event!
The Cedar Creek Public Hall Committee has been working hard to bring everything together, and as with all successful
fundraisers, we rely on the support of our wonderful volunteers and generous donations.
We are extremely grateful that our event is proudly supported by City of Moreton Bay, assisting us immensely in celebrating the Hall’s Centenary year! As you can imagine, after 100 years, ongoing maintenance is essential. This year we’re raising funds to upgrade the Hall’s main entry stairs. This will not only enhance the building’s appearance, but importantly improve safety for our event attendees and hirers.
We’ve had a great response from the Samford community and would also like to thank Community Bank Samford, part of Bendigo Bank, for the loan of marquees, providing shelter for our talented musicians. We’re also thrilled to share that the Hall is now part of the Community Bank Samford Defibrillator Program. We’ve received the 15th defib in the Samford area! Across Australia, Community Banks have helped install over 500 AEDs, with many more to come for communities in need.
And what’s soup without bread? A big thank you to our ongoing supporters: Brumbies Bakery Samford, Four Seasons Organics, Samford Patisserie, and Drakes Samford for your continued contributions.
Can you help?
We’re looking for donations of soups and sweets to keep our kitchen running smoothly. Soups we’re hoping to receive include Pumpkin, Lentil, and Pea & Ham. This year we’ll also be serving our famous TGIF Burgers!
Stay updated by following us on Facebook: Cedar Creek Public Hall, Closeburn. If you’re able to help or have any questions, please contact us at: cedarcreekhall4520@ gmail.com
Belinda
Ryan Brockway, John and Sally Ross, and Glenys Anderson, who have generously donated
REFRACTIONS
An Afternoon of Intimate Conversations
Presented by Ensemble Trivium Stormy. Lyrical. Playful. Contemplative.
Date: Sunday 22 June
Time: 3pm
Venue: Elm House, 1956 Mount Glorious Rd, Mount Glorious QLD 4520
Step into a kaleidoscope of sound with Refractions—an evocative new concert experience from Ensemble Trivium as they return to the cosy setting of the Elm House. This compelling afternoon of chamber music invites audiences to experience chamber music in its most personal and multifaceted form - where melodies shift and shimmer like light through glass, revealing hidden colours and unique connections.
Refractions reimagines the traditional performance into a series of private conversations. At its core is the duo: each player sharing the spotlight in turn. Every work showcases a new pairing, sparking fresh energy with each distinctive combination. Like light passing through glass, melodies refract and reveal hidden colours and unexpected connections.
Ensemble Trivium, acclaimed for uncovering rarely heard musical treasures, brings its signature artistry and warmth to a program that is both reflective and exhilarating.
The storminess of Georg Abraham Schneider’s Flute Quartet and the playful charm of Hugo Wolf’s Italian Serenade (in an arrangement for flute and strings) frame this beautiful program as it moves effortlessly across time and style. Whether you’re a devoted chamber music enthusiast or a curious newcomer, Refractions offers
an afternoon of intimacy, brilliance, and surprise at every turn.
Come listen up close—before the moment disappears.
For further information, please contact: Monika Koerner: 0466 188 899 https://www.monikakoerner.com/ ensemble-trivium
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DID YOU KNOW?
TECH NECK TIME BOMB
Spinal Health Week - 26 May to 1
June 2025
With over 5.3 million Australians suffering from neck pain including Tension Neck Syndrome, a musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) commonly known as ‘tech neck’ or ‘text neck’, national Spinal Health Week is dedicated to promoting spinal health and preventing the incidences of tech neck in Australians of all ages.
MSDs affect the joints, bones, muscles and multiple body areas (including the neck) and cost the Australian economy over $55 billion annually through direct health costs, lost productivity and reduced quality of life.
Dr Billy Chow, President of the Australian Chiropractors Association (ACA) said, “With tech neck emerging as a growing global public health concern, together with the projected increase in MSDs over the next two decades, the health burden on Australians and our economy is and will continue to be significant.”
“With over 34 million mobile phone connections and 95% of Australians accessing the internet via a smartphone, the focus of ACA’s annual national Spinal Health Week is on encouraging Australians
to adjust their thinking and take proactive steps to improve their spinal health and avoid debilitating tech neck,” said Dr Chow.
“Once primarily experienced by seniors, with the advent of smart devices and wide-spread use of tablets and computers by people of all ages including children, we’re seeing a growing number of younger patients in their 30s and 40s suffering from cervical spine disorders due to incorrect use of technology devices,” he said.
Studies have shown smartphone and computer use can have a significant impact on pain severity among tech neck sufferers with the most prevalent symptoms of neck and back pain linked to the length of time spent using a device and the degree of discomfort experienced.
Caused by poor posture and the prolonged or incorrect use of digital devices, tech neck can lead to headaches, neck, shoulder and upper back pain that over time, can lead to
changes to the natural curve of the cervical spine.
A recent study ‘The Association Between Mobile Phone Usage Duration, Neck Muscle Endurance, and Neck Pain Among University Students’ published in Nature (29.8.2024), examined the correlation between phone use, duration, addiction, neck muscle endurance, and neck pain in university students.
“Although the study focused on mobile phone use by university students, with almost 87% of Australians now regular smartphone users and 75.5% being daily computer users, it’s fair to consider the findings may be broadly applied to the population generally, particularly young people who’ve grown up using smartphones and tablets,” said Dr Chow.
Image credit: Andrew Linturn
ARANA HILLS LIBRARY SPECIAL EVENTS
Tues 3 June: TRICHOTOMY. 6.15pm – 7.15pm
Join TRICHOTOMY at Arana Hills Library for an evening of contemporary jazz tunes.
Thurs 5 June: Air Fryer Easy! 11am – 12 noon.
Join nutritionist Penny Benjamin for an informative cooking demonstration featuring a variety of healthy air fryer recipes - from snacks to main meals, and desserts. Free. Bookings required. For adults.
Sat 7 June: Learn to use the Song Maker app with Lucy Wales. 10.30am – 11.30am
Enter a vibrant and accessible world of music composition using the free online tool Song Maker. In this free workshop, you will learn how to craft unique musical compositions. You’ll receive gentle guidance from qualified music teacher, Lucy Wales, to use Song Maker.
Its colourful online platform makes for a fun and interactive learning space. Utilise Song Maker’s visual patterns to create catchy melodies and rhythms which you can save and export. This is a beginner-friendly workshop for anyone interested in music making.
Wed 11 June: Bernie Lynch for Make Music Month. 10.30am – 11.15am
This June, two of our libraries will be hosting the People’s Vibraphone and Marimba.
Head over to Caboolture Library to use the People’s Vibraphone or make your way to Arana Hills Library for the People’s Marimba. From mid-April to June, everyone is welcome to play the instruments! Pick up the mallets and try your hand at a toetapping tune.
Bernie Lynch, a professional musician,
will be visiting the libraries to play the instruments for your enjoyment.
REGULAR ACTIVITIES
Every Mon, Thurs & Fri: Playtime. 9.30am – 1.00am
Introduce your child to the wonderful world of free play. Have fun playing with your child, making up stories together and sharing in their delight as they make new discoveries.
Playtime is a fully resourced opportunity for parents and children 0 - 5 years to play, pick up early literacy tips, network with other parents and make new friends.
Every Tues, Wed & Thurs: Storytime. 10.30am – 11.00am.
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.
Tues 3 June: Family History Group. 6.00pm – 7.30pm.
Interested in your family history or genealogy? Would you like to swap research tips with other enthusiasts? Could you use some advice or assistance in researching your family tree? Would you like to know more about the genealogy resources at your local library? Come and meet with your local Family History Group. Everyone is
EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
welcome to these regular meetings on the first Tuesday of the month. No bookings required.
The Arana Hills Library has a great selection of engaging and educational activities on offer each month for people of all ages.
To secure events that require a booking, visit mbrc.qld.gov.au/libraries/events, choose your event, make your booking and print your ticket. Or call the library on 3883 5790.
We are a small group of published and aspiring writers who meet on the first Friday of each month at the Arana Hills Library, 1pm – 3pm.
We offer reviews and suggestions on short stories, chapters from developing novels or biographies submitted by members. Our objectives are to assist our members in the development of writing skills and to offer constructive suggestions.
If you’d like to join our group, or come along and see what we do first, get in touch with Chris on 0423 141 260 or chrislesley@ hotmail.com
Images: Mary-Ann Shapcott
LOCAL PLANTS AND BIRDS
WHITE LACE FLOWER
The white lace flower (Archidendron hendersonii) belongs to the Family Mimosaceae. Like other members of this family, e.g. the wattles, they are leguminous i.e. they harbour nitrogen-fixing bacteria in their roots that convert nitrogen to nitrates. In Australia, this is important since most of our soils are poor in nitrates which are essential for protein production.
Another characteristic of this family is that they have radially symmetrical flowers with numerous showy and prominent stamen – in this case creamy-white. These are produced in spring and summer, bunched into heads that create a stunning display forming a distinct contrast with the dark green leaves.
These leaves are divided twice into glossy, hairless leaflets separated unequally by a mid vein. Woody orange, oblong pods with red or yellow interiors develop from the ovary of each flower. When ripe, these split and curl, revealing glossy black seeds. Of the four Australian species of Archidendron, the white lace flower is the tallest, usually growing to 18m tall with light brown, corky bark and a spreading crown. Butress roots may form on older specimens.
The White Lace Flower is found from Cape Melville in N. Qld, along the east coast to the Richmond River in NSW. In the southern part of its range, its former habitat of riverine and sub-tropical rainforest has been largely destroyed for farming and housing. As a consequence, it is declared vulnerable in NSW. In south-east Qld, the White Lace Flower is known to be associated with a variety of vegatation types from mangrove swamps, dry and wet sclerophyll forests to subtropical and littoral rainforests.
This rare, bushy tree, with its spectacular flowers and pods and shiny foliage, grows well in full or filtered sun. It is naturally found in a variety of soils including coastal sands and those derived from basalt and metasediments, so grows well in wellcomposed and well-drained soils. It will flower when still shrub-sized. The White Lace Flower is host to the Tailed Emperor Butterfly.
Learn more at Paten Park Native Nursery www.ppnn.org.au
COMPARE THE PAIR
Rose Robin (Petroica rosea)
Local birdwatchers look forward to the arrival of this diminutive robin to the lowlands each April, with birds departing in August or September. In summer, a few can be found in rainforests in the higher ranges in our district, such as Mount Glorious, but most migrate to the southern states, travelling as far as Victoria to breed in gullies in wet sclerophyll or rainforest.
As the name suggests, the male has a stunning rose-pink breast, dark grey upperparts with no wingbar, a white belly, white in the outer tail feathers and white undertail.
The female has greybrown upperparts with two off-white wing-bars, paler underparts with a varying pink wash across the breast and a buff spot on the forehead. The tail is graduated, giving a remarkably fantail-like appearance when sallying for insects
from exposed perches in the mid-storey or sub-canopy.
When perched, this robin characteristically droops it wings and flicks its tail making it a little easier to spot among other small birds (bird behaviour is a very important part of identification for many species).
The preferred habitat in the lowlands is open eucalypt forest and woodland, though they will occupy narrower corridors of vegetation along our creeks and rivers. The Rose Robin is more often heard than seen: males and females both make a distinctive nasal contact call ‘neep’, which is quite far carrying for such a small bird (the full song is generally delivered only in the breeding grounds further south).
See if you can spot one of these delightful birds in your nearest patch of woodland this winter.
Article and photos: Peter Storer
Pictured top: Male Rose Robin, Liuda Court Park, Wights Mountain
Below: Female Rose Robin, Oatlands Park, Wights Mountain
BOOK REVIEWS BY JULIE MARTIN
BUTTER
By Asako Yuzuki
In 2009, Kanae Kijima, superb cook and con woman, poisoned three lovers. The prosecution bodyshamed her often her during her trial because she did not fit a cultural stereotype. Public horror was not invoked by her murder of three men but rather by her being “fat” and “ugly” at 70kgs and therefore not able to be loved. Asako Yuzuki, author, was so horrified by the repeated referrals to Kijima’s ugliness because she did not fit the idealized image of a Japanese woman; pale-skinned, fragile and petite, that she wrote Butter, about a journalist’s persistent efforts to get the killer to reveal her motives.
Rika Machida, a Tokyo-based journalist is struggling to become “the first woman to make the editorial desk” of the Shumei Weekly. Hungry for an exclusive, Rika writes several letters to notorious femme fatale Manako Kajii (otherwise known as Kajimana) now imprisoned in a detention centre. She receives no answer until Rika’s best friend suggests Rika ask for the recipe for the beef stew Kajimana served at her last victim’s meal. Rika gets permission to visit but finds that Kajimana is obsessed with fine food and does not want to discuss the murders.
“There are two things that I simply cannot tolerate,” Kajii tells Rika during their first encounter, “feminists and margarine.”
After following one of Kajimana’s simple recipes, Rika falls in love with flavoursome food, rejecting the quick takeaways she is used to. Her relationship with Kajimana develops unconventionally yet intimately. Rika piles on weight.
“Men putting on weight is different from women putting on weight.” says Rika’s boyfriend, the first of her friends and colleagues to slam her with fat-shaming, sexist abuse and criticism of her eating habits as she begins her transformation. Rika may not fit society’s expectation of the perfect woman, but she remains fascinated by Kajimana’s mixture of insolence, independence and indulgence, as she faces the world without feeling she must justify her decisions.
Rika’s judgement of Kajimana’s case is clouded as she begins to see a parallel between herself and the convict. Rika
tries to make sense of the contradictions of the perceived female role in Japan. She descends to victim-blaming: “Are you telling me all three men died of natural causes, their demise brought on because they couldn’t keep up with a lifestyle?”
As Rika re-invents herself, she seeks balance in her food, love and life. Drama and anxiety abound in the second half when her best friend, the penultimate perfect Japanese woman, decides to step in to ‘help’ Rika solve the case.
Interwoven into the mystery is how eating habits may lead back to a person’s upbringing. While Butter is slow and dense, with a plot development that sometimes seems forced, Yuzuki serves her biting social critique with tantalisingly flavourful descriptions. Her strong message is that you should live for yourself first and foremost, not let others define your worth. It is a book filled with Geisha grace and Katana sword thrusts.
A SEA FULL OF TEARS
Alexis Butler
Alexis Butler is fifteen, a poet and writer, a student of Somerset college, a talent to watch. She has published her first poetry anthology, A Sea full of Tears, as a memorial to her mum who passed away when she was nine. It is beautiful, truthful and gut-wrenching as it unfolds Alexis’ long journey into a sad acceptance of the loss of her adored mummy and her finding of a way forward while not forgetting the warm love she once knew —a book of courage, deep personal emotion and vulnerability.
Through her amazing little book, the reader can see Alexis’ growth over the years, how her emotions matured, how the love of swimming she shared with her mum is a link to wonderful memories. While Alexis says this is poetry for the grieving, it is also a crucial read for every one of us, a reminder that death is inevitable, that everyone including children can be as traumatised when loved one dies. This slim volume is just as moving as Geraldine Brooks’ Memorial Days.
SECRET SPARROW
Jackie French
In 1978, Burrangong teenager Arjun is rescued from a surging river by an aged motorcyclist who takes him to higher
ground, suggests he climb into a firmly anchored council bin for warmth and safety while she tethers herself to her motorbike. As they watch the waters rise, elderly Mrs Jean McLain tells her story to inspire the boy to survive.
In early 1917, Jean won a national Morse Code competition while working at the local post office. The British army enlists her to become a signaller in France. She is sixteen but told to say she is twenty-one.
By June, in Rouen, Jean is part of a team of women working ten or twelve-hour shifts, receiving and sending messages for the army; messages that could mean life or death to hundreds of soldiers on the front. The ground rules say, ‘No breaks to go to the loo, so don’t have a cuppa before you start, even to help keep you awake. Wet your pants if you have to, but don’t leave your post. If we’re bombed, don’t leave your post till you’re told to. If the Kaiser or Santa Claus or the king walks through the door, don’t leave your post’.
Later, Jean as a signaller is sent from the relative safety of Rouen to the front-line trenches at the time of the disastrous Battle of Cambrai. She is the only women in a multitude of men. Historian/author French describes the horror unflinchingly; the constant sound of gunfire, men screaming and crying, the rats, the lack of privacy and the stink of death. Many of those in command are inept. Churchill’s purchase of poor-quality cheap ammunition led to a greater loss of life than necessary.
After the war, the British Government ordered the destruction of female workers’ records to cover up their reliance on ‘woman’s’ work’ and to dodge the obligation to pay them a war pension or contribute to their ongoing medical costs, claiming they were employed by the post office not the army. French unearthed references to the work of women signallers and others in poems, letters and information from an Irish historian who accessed the archives of the Irish Postal Workers Union which had ignored the order to destroy all reference to the WW1 work of these women.
Based on a true story, Secret Sparrow is fascinating, fast moving, interesting and accessible: well worth a read for anyone over twelve. Its themes revolve round loyalty, resilience, bravery, problem-solving and determination.
FEEL AT HOME WITH GEORGIE
"We had been feeling disheartened by our previous experiences with other agents and sales processes. Then we met Georgie and her team, and everything changed. They were honest, approachable, and provided us with the information we needed to make wellinformed decisions. Thanks to Georgie and the team, our dream has now come true. We couldn’t be more grateful"
- Seller Georgie Haug 0411 184 561 georgie.haug@belleproperty.com Belle Property Samford 07 3289 3289 6/11 Main Street, Samford Village admin.samford@belleproperty.com
Nestled at the end of a peaceful cul-de-sac in lush Samford Valley, this beautifully presented 4+ bedroom, 2+ bathroom family home, with recent renovations downstairs - offers privacy, flexibility, and lifestyle. Elevated to capture leafy views of the D’Aguilar Range & backing onto the tranquil Brian Burke Reserve, this is a home where space meets serenity, just minutes from the Village.
• Two-level family home designed for modern family life
• Renovated downstairs, opportunity to create dual living
• Quiet cul-de-sac location minutes from Samford Village
• Covered front & rear decks - space for dining & lounging
• Separate shed, workshop space & under-house utility area
Contact Agent Peter Dabas 0433 445 544
• Thriving fruit orchard: mulberries, mangoes, guavas + more
• Fully fenced with invisible dog fence
• 20-panel solar system with 5kW inverter & 3-phase power
• Town water plus reliable biocycle septic system
• * mins to Samford Village | * mins to Brisbane CBD
Tucked away from the road and nestled on 5 picturesque acres, this property presents a rare opportunity (if required) to build upon the existing home by adding your own personal touches to transform it into your perfect rural retreat.
• Private 5-acre retreat just minutes from Samford Village
• Spacious 3-bed home with scope to personalise or extend
• Open plan living with large modern kitchen and verandah
• Main bedroom & bathroom privately located on upper level
• Lower level offers extra bedrooms & undercroft
• Huge shed plus high-clearance carport for caravan or float
• Three fully fenced paddocks – ideal for horses or livestock
• Large dam perfect for swimming, canoeing and family fun
• Peaceful, scenic outlook with gently undulating usable land
• 5 mins to Samford Village | 13 mins to Ferny Grove rail
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11. Gaudily, lacking taste (10)
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15. Be non-committal (7)
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5. Deny freedom (8)
6. Unable to be modified (10)
7. (of cricket) Batsman (6)
13. Incapable of working together (10)
16. (of muscles) Easiest to move (8)
18. Gladdened (8)
19. Credited (7)
21. Stupid (6)
22. Demons (6)
24. Uncertain (4)
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ACREAGE and domestic mowing, whipper-snipping, gardening and pressure cleaning. Cheap fixed rates, honest and reliable. Ring Liam 0472 626 206.
CELEBRANT with depth and warmth. Contact Margit on 0410 030 870 or margitradcliffe@gmail.com
FIREWOOD - Pick Up or Delivered Neal McCombe Firewood 0407 307 483.
FURNITURE REPAIRS Chairs & small furniture repairs done in my workshop. Clive: 0488 370 707.
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 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..
WELDING: Minor welding work. 0407 255 549
ANIMALS
FARRIER Good rates. 0417 738 722
PET RESORTS AUSTRALIA SAMFORD. Ph: 3289 1600 W: petresortsaustralia.com
TUITION
DRIVER TRAINING: Automatic/manual, accredited female trainer, own car only. $50 p/hr M: 0434 544 215. LEARN TO SWIM 3+ to adults. inquiries: samford@ bizzellswimschool.com.au
MATHS TUTOR, making maths fun for Private & Public school students (Yrs 7-12) for 20+ years. Highly successful, with references, testimonials, a unique coaching style; and I come to you. Contact Digby Shaw for availability & rates: 0428 956 508.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY Early childhood/school/ executive skills, self care, sensory/self regulation. gwen@ gwenliddleot.com M: 0413 124 121
SAMFORD VALLEY REMEDIAL MASSAGE, for Relaxation and Remedial Massage. Open Tues, Fri & Sat morning. Health fund rebates available. Located Highvale. Book online: www.svrm.com.au
NEXT SAMFORD PROGRESS MEETING
Wednesday 18th June 2025
Samford Community Hub (SCHUB).
7pm start. All welcome. Further information: secretary@samfordprogress.org.au.
The Village Pump is owned and operated by Samford Progress. Serving the Samford and surrounding community since 1970.
Community Bank Samford (Bendigo) Cafe Lagarto Drakes Samford
Famous Samford Patisserie Fish Lips Samford Flight Centre
Long Yard Larder Mt Nebo PO
Ray White
Samford Design & Print
Samford Variety Store The Slab Hut
Spokes Cafe
Tourist Centre OR online: www.samfordprogress.org.au
WANTED: Truck Driver. Min HR Licence. Ph: 3298 5436
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.
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@ communitylibrarysamford.org
Book Club Contact Rose: 0414 973 010, E: rose.moss@bigpond.com
Bunya Residents Association SES Building, James Drysdale Sport Reserve 7.30pm last Wed of month, Jan, Mar, May, July, Sept, Nov. email: president@bunyaresidents.asn.au. www.bunyaresidents.asn.au
Caravan Club Dog friendly club holds rallies one week each month within 350km. Marion 0409 028 851.
Cards@TheSCHUB: 1st, 3rd and 5th Monday of each month. 11am to 3pm. All card games welcome. Contact June at nowhiskey53@ gmail.com
Cards @ Kakowan Community Facility 2 Pine Street, Bunya. All card Players welcome. Ph. 0403 955 040 or 3264 6207.
Cedar Creek Bushcare Group: 2nd Thurs of the month (except Dec and Jan). Andy Williams Park. 8:30am - 10:30am. MBRC provide tools and insurance. All welcome. Contact Fiona 0421 071 412 Churches/Religions
Sacred Heart Catholic Church: Enquiries 3355 2667
Samford Valley Community Church. 3289 2832
Samford Baptist Church: Pastor Samuel Thompson 0409 797 931
St Pauls Anglican Church: Rev Robert Paget 3289 1715
Brisbane Christian Fellowship: Alan Elliott 3289 2888
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 abilities welcome. For full details, calendar & contacts - www. samfordequestriangroup.com.au
Gold’s Scrub Bushcare Group Last Wed of the month from 8am. Samsonvale. Contact Lesleyon 0401 552 386 Greens Meetings online 6.30pm, first Tues of each month. Facebook: pineriversgreens. E: pine.rivers@qld.greens.org.au
Green Thumb Farm Meet likeminded people,weekly community farm sessions. W/E Workshops – learn to grow, preserve & compost. E: admin@greenthumbfarm.org.au www. greenthumbfarm.org.au
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 - 0408 665 434
Mt Nebo Hall - mtnebohall@mtnebo.org.au
Samford Scout Hall & Shelter - David Reed 3040 6400
Anglican Church Hall 3289 1715
Zen Space Samford - 0421 058 250
Liberal National Party LNP Carl Neilsen 0408 182 679
Lions Club 7.00pm on the first and third Thursday of the month. Contact David 3289 4378 samford@lionsq3.org.au
Mah-jong at Samford Bowls Club Every Wednesday & Friday 1pm4pm. Contact Jan Smith: 0402 623 794
Meals on Wheels Delivery Mon - Fri. Ph: 0409 920 824. samford@ mowmbr.org New volunteers always welcome.
Men’s Coffee Morning: Meet other local retired and semi-retired men for a coffee and chat. 9.30am every Friday at Fish Lips, Main St, Samford. Contact Morris: 0409 614 855
Mt Glorious Community Assoc Meets third Thurs of month. 6.30pm at the new community hall. mtgloriouscommunityassociation@ outlook.com
Mt Nebo Residents 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) Meet at SCHUB first Wed of month (except January). 6.45pm for 7pm E: samford@npq.org.au
Netball Club Meetings are the 1st Monday of each month at the Parklands Clubhouse, 7pm. Contact Sonya Grieve 0428 648 154. www. samfordnetball.org.au
Moreton Bay Regional Poultry Club Meet 3rd Saturday of each month. See facebook page for details.
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.
Pony Club Committee meetings at Richards Rd, 7.30pm first Monday of the month. Pony Club Muster at Richards Rd on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of the month at 8.30am. www.samfordgvponyclub.org.au
Reko Samford & Dayboro: Order ea week online for contactless pickup ea Saturday. Facebook: Reko Samford/Reko Dayboro for details.
Rotary Club of Samford Valley 6.45pm second and fourth Tuesday. Contact President 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
Samford Show Society Committee meetings at Showgrounds2nd Wednesday each month. www.samfordshowsociety.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
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 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) President - Matt Kilkelly - pres@samfordrangers.org.au, 0437 437 313. Stuart Carter, General Manager, gm@samfordrangers.org.au, 0401 718 875
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 General Enquires and Membership: 0470 214 916 or secretary@samford support network.org.au www. samfordsupportnetwork.org.au
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
