The Village Pump 25/04/25

25 APRIL 2025

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NATIONAL BRONZE FOR LOCAL ATHLETE At just 11 years old, Kirralea Baker is blazing her own trail with a podium finish in the Aquathlon Championships recently held in in Rockingham, Western Australia.

The local athlete placed third in the country in the 11–12-year-old event comprising a 1k run, 200m open water swim, and another 1k run.

The Northside Christian College student was thrilled with the outcome of her hard training sessions.

“I am very happy with my result!” Kirralea said. “It is a big thing for me because I have never placed in Nationals before. I love doing this sort of event and to come 3rd in the country is a dream come true.”

Kirralea qualified for the Nationals by first competing in the All Schools Primary Aquathlon in Kawana in October, where she placed 6th overall. This qualified the young sportswoman to compete in the Queensland Representative School Sport championships in Hervey Bay, crossing the finish line in 5th place across the state.

In the lead up to the National Championships, Kirralea swam up to four times each week at

Ferny Hills, and upped her running distance to 30km a week, mixing in hard speedwork with long slow runs.

“I’ve been running for 2½ years and it has only been this last year that I started running more kilometres, she said. “Before, I was running around 15km a week.”

The journey to Kirralea’s success is

championed by her family, with Kirralea frequently lacing up her running shoes alongside her dad and brother.

“I have formed a very strong relationship with my family! My mummy is always feeding us healthy food to help with training and my brothers are getting into running too. Daddy is always training with me as well as my oldest little brother.”

While Kirralea is proud of her phenomenal achievement on the national stage, she also enjoys embracing a life full of movement, whether it’s race day or not.

“I love the feeling of being active. I also love training, because it is super fun and hard.

I know that when you train hard, it always pays off in the end, whether you do race, or you just run for your health,” Kirralea said.

“When I am swimming, I just love how nice it feels to be in the water training. I also love that my brother and daddy run with me.

I’m happy that I’ve got them by my side!”

Congratulations Kirralea - we can’t wait to see where your active lifestyle takes you next.

Tanya Hall

VILLAGE PUMP NOTICEBOARD NEXT SAMFORD PROGRESS MEETING Wednesday 21ST MAY 2025 Samford Community Hub (SCHUB).

7pm start. All welcome.

From the President…..

Hello everyone.

I hope you all had a happy and enjoyable Easter break. For many faiths the Easter period is a special time for spiritual reflection, celebration, and sharing time with family and friends.

On Thursday evening 17 April, Samford Progress hosted a ‘Meet the Candidates’ forum at the Farmers Hall. There was a large turnout despite the timing of the evening having to compete with the start of the Easter break, a popular footy game at the Gabba, and a Samford Live performance just down the street!

I’d like to thank the candidates, organisers and audience members for a successful night. Unfortunately, time restrictions meant not everyone got to put their questions to the panel of candidates, but the questions that were asked made for an informative and at times entertaining night. (see Page 4/5 for our article on the night) Samford Progress updates Below are snippets of just some the matters discussed at the latest members meeting held Wednesday night 16 April.

• Edible Gardens Trail – Preparation for Open Days on 17 and 18 May is continuing. Ticket sales going well so far. Community Bank Samford has generously agreed to sponsor the event once again.

• Main and Junction Streets Development Application – A judge has ruled against the developer’s requested ‘minor’ changes to the original design in the DA proposed for Main and Junction St in Samford.

• Samford Community Hub (SCHUB) – Members’ concerns remain regarding the lack of public toilets in the design of the adjacent Village Green project now underway.

• Sustainability – Concerns were raised over the biosecurity threat from the Amazon frogbit floating aquatic plant (similar to large duckweed) in our waterways, and the fact it is not yet declared a prohibited or restricted invasive plant in Queensland.

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Further information: secretary@samfordprogress.org.au.

If any of these topics interest you, please feel free to come to our monthly meeting.

Did you Know?

Samford Progress has the terms Pride, Protection, Representation, Promotion, and Community in its logo. These aren’t just words; they represent the five specific objectives stated in our association’s Constitution (i.e. rules). Together, these objectives guide why Samford Progress exits and what it does.

Gentle reminder Our beautiful rivers and creeks form a critical part of our local natural environment as well as providing catchments for runoff from our houses, paddocks, lawns and streets. Unfortunately, this run-off can contain pollutants that threaten the functioning and health of our waterways - such as rubbish, poisons, detergents and fertilisers, as well as grass clippings, invasive plant seeds and weeds. We can all help protect our waterways by some basic commonsense. For example, next time you’re mowing, gardening or washing outside, give some thought to avoiding these contaminants entering our local waterways via road guttering and stormwater drains.

Until next month.

Regards David Harrison (President) Samford Progress

An early voting centre is now open at the Samford Community Hub (SCHUB) on Mt Samson Road. A full list of opening times is on Page 5.

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JUSTICES OF THE PEACE COMMISSIONERS FOR DECLARATIONS

Justice of the Peace (Qualified) Community Hub (SCHUB): Tuesday evenings ...................... 4pm - 7pm .

Thursdays .............................. 9am -12noon Maggie Scattini (Mt Nebo)..............3289 8175 Peter Gloor (Cedar Ck)............0409 482 767 Peter Jackson (Camp Mtn)...........3289 6495 John Green..............................0400 373 726 Ben Sorensen..........................0407 302 544 Sue Flinders (Kobble Ck).......0466 619 660 Justin Desmond.......................0438 380 767 Julie Lummis (Armstrong Ck)..0404 606 575 Merv Brown.............................0408 748 133 Linda Smith .............................0409 637 203 Anna Burden............................0423 594 900 Liz Gibbs .................................. 3289 1700

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

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LOCAL NEWS Samford Golden Valley Pony Club Wow! At the Zone 26 PCQ State Showjumping and Jumping Equitation Championships in Toowoomba, our SGVPC Riders did the club and the community proud. All riders achieved a Top 10 in a round or a class, and Samford had the most riders competing from one Club.

Amazing results and a fun camping and team building trip. Congratulations also to the families who made it all possible.

Audrey (12&U 60cm - 5th overall); Charlie (12&U 70cm - Reserve Champion on Beauty, 3rd on Miley overall); Maiya (13-26 70cm 5th overall); Ella (13-26 70cm - 6th overall), Caitlin (13-26 90cm - 6th overall), Chloe (13-26 90cm - 14th overall with 7th in AM5 & 9th in 2phase), Charlotte (13-26 90cm 16th overall with 7th in 2phase, Frankie (13-26 90cm - 19th overall with 9th AM5.

Next Muster: Friday 25th - a Twilight Muster and Bonfire starting at 3pm.

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PET OF THE MONTH Name: Ludi Type: 18 months, miniature schnauzer Activities: Fetch and hunting lizards.

Treats: Omnivorous but loves chicken.

Talents: Theft. Rap sheet includes leather shoes, ID cards, medicine and headphones.

Tell Us About Your Pet We’d love to hear about your pet.

Maybe you have a snake, or a lizard, a chicken or a guinea pig?

Send in your photo and tell us the name of your pet, what activities and treats your pet likes, as well as their many talents.

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BE INFORMED: COMMUNITY MEETING Airservices Australia are soon to announce new flight path design changes over most suburbs of the greater Samford Area.

Get in front of the game to learn what you can do to protect your home and lifestyle from incessant 24/7 aircraft noise and emissions.

Special Guest Speaker: Brisbane Flight Path Community Alliance Chair, Professor Marcus Foth DATE: Thursday 1st May TIME: 6.30pm WHERE: Samford Farmers Hall RSVP: contactSAAAG@gmail.com (Samford Area Aircraft Action Group)

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MEET THE CANDIDATES 2025 Representing Dickson: Federal Election 2025 Youth and veteran mental health, unethical electoral advertising practices, extremes between wealth and poverty, disability rights, climate change and renewable energy, and the fire ant eradication program were just some key topics raised by more 150 Samford residents at this year’s Meet the Candidates forum on 17 April, hosted

by Samford Progress.

As Queensland’s most marginal seat, Dickson is held by the LNP’s Peter Dutton with a 1.7% majority. In 2022, Labor recorded a narrow polling day vote majority which was upended by LNP majorities for Pre-Poll and Postal votes. With either the ALP or LNP securing outright majorities at each Dickson polling place in 2022 (apart from one dead heat), one outlier result in this year was the Greens topping the Mount Nebo State School poll.

The Meet the Candidates forum facilitated an opportunity for face-to-face engagement between the community and the nine candidates hopeful of representing local needs at a federal level.

Samford Farmer’s Hall was overflowing as the crowd heard from: Ali France (Labor Party), Vinnie Batten (Greens), Michael Jessop (Trumpet of Patriots), Ellie Smith (Independent), and David Zaloudek (Legalise Cannabis Party).

Unable to attend were: Peter Dutton (Liberal National Party), Suniti Hewett (Family First), Joel Stevenson (One Nation), and Maureen Brohman (Animal Justice Party). Peter Dutton sent a proxy to read a

MC Leah Hudson introducing the Dickson candidates. L-R: Ali France (ALP), Vinnie Batten (Greens), David Zaloudek (LCP), Michael Jessop (ToP) and Ellie Smith (Ind).

prepared statement.

Candidates introduced their major policies before the floor opened to questions from residents keen to ensure their voice will be heard in Canberra.

Ali France (Labor) outlined her work over the past seven years advocating for better roads, community spaces, health services and a global cost of living crisis and delivering on these issues despite not being the elected candidate. She listed local health initiatives and facility upgrades she had pledged that have since come to fruition.

Vinnie Batten (Greens) opened with the importance of improving public health care and addressing the cost of living crisis by ensuring big corporations pay their fair share of tax. He also canvassed the current state of the climate and housing affordability as key issues for the Greens, citing a need for transformative change to the tax system to address the housing crisis.

Peter Dutton’s (Liberal National Party) prepared statement outlined his continued

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dedication in working to deliver significant funding for infrastructure, services and facilities needed for locals to succeed. It also recognised the rising cost of living as a key issue in this election.

Michael Jessop (Trumpet of Patriots) said his party sought to lower the number of taxes Australian businesses face and increase taxes for currently tax-exempt people and organisations, so all participate in the economy.

Ellie Smith (Independent) outlined that as an independent she was not beholden to party politics and would be free to vote on issues that best represented local interests. She highlighted a need for greater integrity and accountability in politics and argued that an independent had the best capacity to be transparent and available to the community. Suggesting that Dickson is a microcosm of Australia, Ellie pledged to work collaboratively with all areas of government to address the rising cost of living and effects that stem from this issue, as well as support for small business.

While David Zaloudek (Legalise Cannabis Party) represented a single-issue party, he canvassed how legalising cannabis positively affected various social, economic and health outcomes for the wider community. He advocated for regulatory cannabis reform, maintaining the country would receive a tax revenue increase on legalised cannabis.

A community question on declining youth mental health lead discussion on the night with each candidate agreeing urgent action was needed in this space.

Ali France (Labor) highlighted that if her party is re-elected it will invest $1 billion into bulk billed mental health care, including walk-in Medicare mental health centres across the country. Locally accessible facilities were pledged for Everton Hills and Strathpine.

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MEET THE CANDIDATES 2025 “This is about addressing the complete gap in emergency support for people who desperately need an appointment and need it to be free,” she said.

Vinnie Batten (Greens) sought to include mental health and dental health within Medicare, providing universal access to these needed services.

“These are fully-costed policies that are mainly based around increased taxation on big corporations and billionaires, not on everyday people,” he said.

David Zaloudek (Legalise Cannabis Party) advocated for a model of accepting cannabis as a medicine prescribed by doctors, and discussed youth turning to drugs to seek relief from mental health issues.

“With the prohibition model we have, that young person is going to be labelled as a criminal and once you have that badge you carry that through for the rest of your life and you’re on your back foot,” he said.

Michael Jessop (Trumpet of Patriots) supported mental health care and dental care as part of Medicare.

“The brain is the most neglected organ in the body,” he said.

Ellie Smith (Independent) highlighted the key role of prevention in addressing

this issue. She stated it was necessary to listen to people with expertise in this area and have someone in Canberra speaking on their behalf to support good legislation.

“One way an independent would be able to move the dial on this is to advocate for our local services and our local community in areas of prevention and in acute situations.”

The final question of the night raised concerns about the US imposed tariffs and how candidates might increase our reliance on domestic products.

Ali France (Labor) hightailed the Labor Party’s Made in Australia plan which backed investment in manufacturing, noting Australia is the world’s biggest manufacturer of lithium. While Labor doesn’t support the tariffs, they acknowledged the US as an important partner and ally.

Ellie Smith (Independent) recognised the incredible industrial base in Dickson, while Vinnie Batten (Greens) remained unsure the US is the ally it once was.

The variety of topics canvassed on the night reflects our area’s diversity, and many in the audience acknowledged their gratefulness for each candidate’s time and willingness to listen to the community and put themselves forward on a national stage

to represent local needs.

As we wait to see who will represent Dickson in 2025, the strong community turnout at Meet the Candidates shows political engagement is far from marginal in this corner of Australia.

Tanya Hall

WHERE TO VOTE PRE-POLLING has now commenced. You can pre-vote at: Samford Community Hub (SCHUB), 2204 Mt Samson Rd, Samford Valley on the following dates and times: April 22-24 (8:30am–5:30pm); Closed ANZAC Day; April 26 (9am–4pm); April 28 - May 1 (8:30am–5:30pm); May 2 (8:30am–6pm).

Please note the SCHUB is not open on Election Day.

ELECTION DAY VOTING: Saturday 3 May, 8am – 6pm.

Samford Farmers Hall, Main Street, Samford.

The Shed Samford, 44 Mt Glorious Rd, Samford Valley.

Cedar Creek Public Hall, 18 Andrew Rd, Closeburn.

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SAMFORD PROGRESS SUPPORTED ACTIVITIES Bushcare On 13 April, a small but enthusiastic group of volunteers ignored the early morning showers and spent a very pleasant Sunday afternoon at our Council-assisted bushcare working bee. Most volunteers weeded the riverbank revegetation zone P4, which was quite overgrown after the March bushcare was cancelled. Meanwhile, our Council officer Stefan dealt with some Creeping Inch weed in revegetation zone P1. Peter planted and watered a mix of trees and understorey shrubs bought at the recent NPQ Plant Market. New species for the site were Bleeding Heart (Homalanthus populifolius), the fruit of which is relished by Brown Cuckoo-Doves, Malletwood (Rhodamnia argentea) and Rose Almond (Owenia venosa), all of which were planted close to the Eco-trail to showcase the diversity of species. Afterwards everyone thoroughly enjoyed the refreshments at the picnic site.

Our next bushcare working bee will be on Sunday 4 May (NOT Mother’s Day, which is the second Sunday) from 2pm to 4pm.

We will need a big turnout to catch up lost ground as a result of cancelling the March

BUSHCARE AFTERNOON Sunday 4 May, 2-4pm

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session because of the approaching cyclone, so please consider coming along.

Riverwatch On 15 April, our Riverwatch volunteers met with Jason from the PRCA at the Samford Eco-corridor. Jason provided a very comprehensive run through on how to undertake water sampling using the water quality probe device, and how to perform a habitat assessment to accompany the water samples at each site. The group spent near 2 hours learning how to use the equipment and gain an understanding of the key things to identify and report on to PRCA. Some key changes in the area (e.g. riverbank erosion) were also noted and discussed following the recent Ex Tropical Cyclone Alfred. We thank our coordinator Courtney for organising and reporting on this project.

Bird survey On 16 April, our birders recorded 61 species and counted 264 birds during our monthly Eco-Corridor bird survey following the usual route. Highlights included a Blackshouldered Kite (last seen in 2019) hunting over the cow paddocks, a White-bellied Cuckoo-shrike (last seen in 2021) foraging in a eucalypt and hearing White-throated Gerygone in hillside planting P3. You can find more details on the free eBird app.

Pictured: Black-shouldered Kite (photo: Peter Storer)

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The Eco-Corridor is a project of Samford Progress The SCHUB is managed by Samford Progress. If you’d like to book a meeting room or the hall for your next event, get in touch with Michelle: manager@schub.org.au

At our last get-together, talented Wendy Murray, songwriter, poet, musician and singer, brought her lovely songbirds, a little choir filled with the joy of music, to sing for us. It was obvious in every note that soared into the world around them, how much the group loved music, how close it had brought them and how much their gift of song meant to our little group of listeners.

It made for a lovely day. Thank you so much Wendy and the choir.

Samford Crafty Charity Creators joined with Crafting Kindness to deliver a huge bag of beautiful cotton quilts, baby swaddling wraps, toys and handy bags for the Paediatric and Maternity Units at Caboolture Hospital, as well as a caps, rugs, and personal hygiene kits for the Mental Health Unit. Another collection of scarves, caps, rugs and books went from Crafting Kindness to Care Kits for Kids. The Crafty Charity Creators had already donated toys, clothes and other goodies. If you have any wool or cotton material tucked away, the CCC would really appreciate it. Drop in any donations to the SCHUB on a Friday afternoon after 2nd May. Crafting Kindness is very grateful to the CWA for their wool donation, which we are sharing. It is being put to good use.

The Friday Afternoon Group is not meeting on ANZAC Day but will meet in John Scott Park for a BYO picnic on 2nd May, as the Electoral Commission is using the SCHUB. Julie Martin

SAMFORD PROGRESS SUPPORTED ACTIVITIES

“Garden Gurus” Dig Samford With less than a month to go until Trail weekend (17 and 18 May), what better time to share with you that some special visitors will be in attendance. This year we welcome Morag Gamble and Jerry Coleby-Williams.

Ticket holders are assured a heads-up ahead of time about the specifics, so they can “meet and greet” and pose their burning gardening questions - and maybe snap a pic as well!

If this sounds like something you’d regret missing out on, get your tickets before they sell out. Just $20 for those 16+, with concession tickets $15, and kids 15 and younger admitted free. Attend for as much of the weekend as you want to, between 9am - 3pm.Scan the QR code to get yours now!

Visit samfordediblegardentrail.com.au for all the info about what to see at each participating garden this year. Three of them are completely new to the Trail.

Another thrilling recent development is that Community Bank Samford has again stepped up to be our major sponsor for 2025. This is their 5th year supporting us, and we couldn’t be more delighted to have their backing. Thanks Community Bank Samford.

The SEGT is a sub-committee of Samford Progress.

Right: Jerry ColebyWilliams from Gardening Australia.

Below: Morag Gamble, internationally renowned permaculture expert.

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LOCAL NEWS MANGO MORALS Returning local Phil Green has realised his long held dream to turn the stories he wrote years ago for his kids into a published children’s book.

After returning to Samford with wife Karen after many years working overseas, Phil says the process to turn his stories into a children’s book took some time to complete, after being offered a contract

by Pegasus Publishing in the UK. The end result is titled, ‘The Story of the Moral of the Mango that could Tango’.

“The production process took about a year and once complete, they selected it for inclusion in their celebration of World Book Day on March 6 this year, which is the day the book was published.”

The story follows a naughty mango in a fruit shop who, bored with simply sitting in his tray, spontaneously decides to dance the tango around the shelves, consequently dividing the shop between those he upsets and those he inspires. After some disagreements, his actions are defended and the story ends happily with all the fruit and vegetables dancing together, with everyone celebrating the idea of being spontaneous, individual and a little different, and with a funny twist in the moral.

Aimed at kids between 5 and 12 years, the book is now available online through Pegasus, Amazon, Booktopia and other large booksellers websites throughout the UK, USA, Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

Ultimately, it should be available in most good bookstores.

“The story will appeal to both the youngest listeners and older kids with a slightly advanced levels of language and vocabulary understanding, due to the humorous use of words and double entendre; with many adults telling me they had a laugh while reading, as well as their kids,” said Phil.

At 30 pages and 2600 words with colourful illustrations throughout, this looks like a really fun read.

Phil has a couple of other books on the go now, enjoying the prospect of spending more time on his new endeavour.

DIVISION 11 UPDATE Works will commence late April to early May to reinstate a landslip adjacent to 12 Curlew Road, Samford Valley which occured as a result of the flooding events in January 2024.

The project will include the reconstruction of the downslope embankment, providing renewed access and increased safety for local residents. It is anticipated that works will take approximately five weeks to complete, weather permitting, with localised road closures required, only allowing access for local traffic and essential services.

The weather certainly hasn’t been kind lately when it comes to road resurfacing projects. Works previously scheduled for Mount Samson Road will now be commencing late April to early May, taking approximately one week to complete.

The works will be located between 1335 and 1337 Mount Samson Road, Mount Samson, where around 133 metres of road

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resurfacing will be carried out along with pavement repairs and minor civil works.

Please take care when travelling through this stretch of road.

Crews will be on site between 7am and 6pm and traffic flow may be impacted.

Keep an eye out for changed conditions and follow instructions from the workers on site who are there to ensure that everyone travels safely through the area.

Music in the Valley, Samford Make sure you mark your calendar for Music in the Valley on Sunday, 18 May which will be held in Samford Showgrounds, 3pm - 7pm. Bring your picnic rug and chairs to settle in for a great afternoon of live entertainment, enjoy delicious treats from food trucks, facepainting activities for the kids and best of all, entry is free.

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OUT & ABOUT Samford Support Network Working together to help local community members

Easter Celebrations Earlier this month, the SSN Friday Social Outings Group gathered for their annual Easter Morning Tea at the Samford Rangers Football Club. A huge thank you to Stuart and the Samford Rangers Management Committee for allowing us to once again use their wonderful clubhouse. It was greatly appreciated, and our clients really enjoyed the facility and its surrounds.

Our delectable morning tea was supplied

by The Famous Samford Patisserie. Thank you to Anthony and his team for their longterm support of the SSN - the delicious treats were enjoyed by all.

Thank you also to Big W Brookside for donating $150 towards the purchase of Easter eggs for our clients and volunteers.

It was very kind and generous.

We encouraged everyone to wear an Easter hat, bonnet or ears. There were some colourful and interesting creations.

Congratulations to Jan who won the prize for the most creative hat. We shared in morning tea, some Easter games and an Easter song before wishing everyone a Happy Easter and heading home.

We would like to thank our fantastic volunteers for their ongoing kindness, care and support of our SSN clients through driving and supporting our events. It is through their generosity, we are able to continue holding these events.

The SSN is totally community supported.

Our client list is increasing and we would love to have some more drivers/volunteers to help us support our local community.

If you’d like to know more about how you could help support our clients,

please contact the Secretary at secretary@ samfordsupportnetwork.org.au.

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OUT & ABOUT PÉTANQUE ANYONE? Did you know there is a Petanque pitch in John Scott Park, just in front of the Samford Museum?

Back in 2000, Camp Mountain residents René and Els van Overbeek had the idea to start a pétanque club in John Scott Park.

They placed an ad at the local IGA and in this newspaper. After a ‘get together’ to talk things through, they approached the (then) Pine Rivers Council and were registered as the Golden Valley Pétanque Club. It was never an official ‘club’ as there is no membership, chairperson or treasurer, no money was involved and walk-ins were welcome. Councillor at the time, Bob Millar, noticed there was life in the initiative and offered to arrange materials and labour to create the piste.

Pétanque is a game unlike lawn bowling and bocce. It’s a target game, where players throw metal balls as close as possible to a small wooden ball (the target) while standing inside a semi-circle with both feet on the ground. Sounds simple? Perhaps not - it rather depends on the players

competing! The highest score is awarded to the person whose ball is closest to the ‘target’. Players can play individually or form teams.

After 25 years of use, the pitch was getting worn out. As often happens in Samford Village, the community stepped in, with the Club reaching out to Tim of Mooey’s

Hardware, Pet & Landscaping Supplies, in the hope that they could help. Tim was “glad to help” and before long, several lorry loads of 5ml gravel was donated and delivered to the pitch. Now it’s restored with a covering of fine gravel, said to be the best for the game. Thank you so much Mooey’s for supporting us.

Currently a group of players get together on the third Sunday afternoon of most months for a game, however, to avoid Easter, the next game in on Sunday 27 April at 3pm. The pitch is also open to the community so you can play at any time. Just remember to bring along a rake to ensure the surface is smooth, and leave the pitch as you would like to find it.

If you’re curious, who not drop in and see what it’s all about? For further information: Nafiye at nafiye@outlook.com.au Thanks to Lotty Cole for letting us know about Pétanque and the history of the pitch in Samford.

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DID YOU KNOW? Samford Museum Did you know there were pineapples grown on the hillsides of Samford and the surrounding areas from the 1920s to the 1950s?

When the Golden Circle Cannery opened in 1947, this brought stability to the pineapple industry in Samford.

Do you also know that it takes 18 months to grow a pineapple from its humble planting to being ripe for picking?

Picking pineapples in the early days was, you could say, a dangerous occupation, as they were planted on steep slopes. They were also planted six feet apart between the double rows, in patches of up to ten acres.

There are a few varieties of pineapples Smooth, Rough and Ripley Queen. They are graded one to four, with one being the large size to four being the smaller size.

A well-known family of the Samford District is the Domrow Family. They had the contract during World War II to supply pineapples to the American Army based in the Strathpine area, along with other varieties of fruit and vegetables such as cucumbers, beetroot, turnips and sweet potatoes.

The Domrow family transported their produce to the Roma Street Markets in their trusty old Chevy truck. One of the last families to grow pineapples in huge quantities were the Wruck Family in the Dayboro area in the 1970’s.

Other farmers in the area included the McDowall’s, the Gregg’s, the Nixon-Smith’s and the Lawson’s.

Pickers ran with a corn bag over their shoulder to the bottom of the sloped hill and started their picking, sometimes only getting a third of the way, then going back to the horse and slide to the empty bag. It was best to wear long trousers and sleeves whilst picking, as the leaves of the

Alan & Jean Smith’s pineapple farm at Highvale with their 2 year old daughter Janice on the tractor, taken in 1953.

pineapples would scratch the hell out of your legs and arms.

McDowall’s packed their pineapples in tropical cases (large wooden cases) if they were being sent to the southern markets.

For the local markets they were sold loose.

The pineapple is thought to be originally native to Brazil, South America. Pineapples were introduced to Queensland as early as 1838.

We thank our generous sponsors: Samford Garage, Community Bank Samford, the Long Yard Larder and Chelsea Perry/Craig Doyle Real Estate.

The Museum is open on Wednesdays and Sundays from 10am to 4pm in Station Street, Samford Village.

Samford, (in Melbourne), required some administration gymnastics. I wish to publicly thank the amazing team at Samford Design and Print for their outstanding efforts of creative graphic design and organizational skills to produce a beautiful 16-page, full colour Centenarian booklet, illustrating my mum’s lifetime events that she now shares with her family and friends.

The Samford Design and Print team also developed a slide presentation, posters and the amazing cake design graphics that were seen at all the 100th celebration events. My support for this local Samford business is sincerely appreciated. Thank-you, Jo (1), Jo (2) and Stacey, for your great work.

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Letter to the Editor The opportunity to arrange a 100th birthday celebration does not come along too often. To have to organise this for my dear mum, who lives 1800kms away from

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OUT & ABOUT

Samford Area Mens Shed Who’s Who @ SAMS Meet Col! Born into a true blue Aussie family in Ferny Grove, Col’s dream was to spend 40 years of his life working for the Brisbane City Council. A dream that magically came true. He’s still not sure where the urge came from, or why, and his family is unitedly tight-lipped about it even to this day.

Starting off as a screen-printer making traffic signs and winning the Top Apprentice Award at 17, he turned his talents to printing the eyecatching ads that go on the sides of buses. Yet surprisingly, that wasn’t exciting enough. He craved a bigger challenge. Soon after, he found himself clinging by his fingertips to a City Cat ferry in the Brisbane river, in the middle of a 40kph wind storm and a 3-foot swell, he reckons. With dozens more decals landing in the drink than on the boat itself, he still

managed to finish the job with minutes to spare and a grin from ear to ear.

Another time, he was charged with installing health and safety signs at the entrance and inside the Victoria Bridge. He remembers how spooky it was inside, and was surprised that the sign he put up didn’t say, “Look out for the noise, cold, darkness and ghosts, hey Col.” These days he slows the tempo a little, chilling out while playing guitar, and says his goal since his teens has been to play

the piano like Elton John. His family is encouraging that too, which he admits has the back of his mind strangely worried.

When asked what he’s not good at, Col replied, “Welding, writing stories and flying aeroplanes.” We suggested he stops trying to do them all at the same time, see how that goes. That’s because at SAMS, we’re always on the lookout to help our fellow members, free of charge, full of advice and often whether they want it or not.

Speaking of SAMS, Col loves being involved in our community projects, gardening, excursions and the walking group, and says these activities fill some of the gaps in his life. But, with his love of fishing and camping, more gardening and home tinkering, the only gaps he has are filled with sleeping, which may explain the closed eyelids at morning tea.

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.

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A WEEK OF EASTER FUN What a joyful fortnight it’s been at Samford & Districts Playgroup as we celebrated Easter with a full holiday program of crafts, outdoor adventures, and festive fun! Autumn brought perfect weather for our little ones to hop, play, and create, and Easter magic was alive across all our sessions.

The fun began with a much-loved Easter egg hunt that turned into an all-afternoon adventure. Not content with finding the eggs just once, our clever bunnies took turns hiding them again and again, squealing with delight each time a colourful egg was found.

It was a beautiful display of teamwork, imagination, and joy.

Our Easter-themed craft tables were a hive of activity all week. Children explored a sensory tray filled with treasures and textures, encouraging curiosity and play.

Bunny headbands were proudly worn, turning the play space into a field of happy little rabbits. Playdough egg decorating gave kids a chance to mould and style their own creations, while Easter colouring sheets offered a moment of calm.

One of the sweetest activities was decorating Easter cookies — where creativity and a little nibble went hand in hand! From bright icing to sprinkles, the treats were as fun to make as they were to eat.

The Easter program spanned multiple sessions, including excursions to Cafe Lagarto for a farm walk and coffee catch-up, and to Walkabout Creek Discovery Centre.

Thanks to our wonderful parent volunteers, the holiday program was offered free to members, giving families a week of

connection, creativity, and shared experiences.

Up Next: Our May Special Event – Danslands Music!

We’re excited to announce a one-off Danslands Music Session happening on Friday 9th May at 3:30pm! This interactive event brings music, movement, and storytelling together in a live performance that feels like a mini concert — just for kids.

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EVENTS & ACTIVITIES SAMFORD LIVE HEADS TO BRAZIL Well, we’ve been thrilled to welcome audiences to our new regular venue at Village Pizza Samford. With two full houses to date, the shows, vibe and hospitality have been first rate. Don’t forget to book soon to be sure of your tickets!

Thursday 15 May Bossa Nova Sunset Club Next up we whisk you to Rio de Janeiro for the spellbinding Bossa Nova Sunset Club show. Presented by one of Australia’s finest Brazilian music ensembles, The View From Madeleine’s Couch, this is one not to miss.

Join us for an elegant night - hypnotic bossa nova rhythms with the unmistakably lush voice of Anje West (singing in Portuguese).

This celebrated Brazilian ensemble weave 28 years’ experience into classic bossas like Corcovado and Garota de Ipanema.

For this concert, Anje is joined by founding partner Kym Ambrose on vibes, with guitarist Bruce Woodward and Helen Russell on double bass. This band’s sound and style are unique to Brazilian music in Australia – something special!

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Thursday 19 June The Gypsy Cats In June, The Gypsy Cats, one of Queensland’s best known gypsy jazz bands, return to Samford Live. With an eclectic repertoire of originals and standards: uptempo swing, jazz ballads, gypsy bossas and French waltzes, their exciting and energetic sets will have you spell-bound.

Their live shows have grown increasingly popular having played countless 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 music tastes.

Thanks to Little Tree A special Samford Live thank you to Little Tree Bake and Brewhouse, our home for the past two years, who are now closing.

We had so many special nights at this

charming venue, where we were welcomed so graciously – thanks Litte Tree!

Thursday 15 May Bossa Nova Sunset Club – Brazilian music Thursday 19 June The Gypsy Cats – Gypsy swing & jazz Thursday 17 July Albi & The Wolves – Touring NZ folk & blues band 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: The Gypsy Cats. Artists own.

EVENTS & ACTIVITIES CONFESSIONS OF A FUNERAL SINGER Readers may recall that in 2024, Leah Cotterell and Narelle McCoy performed “Whistling Past the Graveyard” at Samford Cemetery as part of the Brisbane Anywhere Festival. This year they have created a new performance to debut at the Festival - “Confessions of a Funeral Singer”, once again exploring themes of death, grief and mourning, this time as seen through the experience of funeral singers.

The performance weaves together the insights of seven funeral singers interviewed

by Leah and Narelle. These are framed by a tasty selection of songs drawn from the hodgepodge of funeral songs in Australia today. Musically the show is exquisite, with the guitar accompaniment of Jamie Clark.

The confessions that Leah and Narelle collected are surprisingly diverse, but all the singers agreed that music is a gift to the mourners, providing space for emotion, reflection, and acceptance of grief and loss.

Their confessions included considering psychological factors for maintaining professional boundaries; and channelling raw emotion into an Appalachian song – with unexpected impacts.

After singing at more than 100 funerals for the local church, one musician, singer and producer shared proven musical methods for looking after the congregation.

These stories are framed by Leah and Narelle exploring their academic research, and making their own disarming confessions: Leah admits that she doesn’t cry herself, but relishes bringing her audience to tears through the undeniable power of music, and Narelle, who has made a field study of the keeners of old Ireland, confesses that she can’t sing at the funeral of a loved one, for she simply can’t control her own tears.

Performances are offered in charming halls in the Moreton Bay region including: The Hills District Community Centre 24/5/25 at 4pm: https://anywhere.is/event/ confessions-of-a-funeral-singer-2/ Dayboro Community Hall 25/5/25 at 11am: https://anywhere.is/event/ confessions-of-a-funeral-singer-3/ This project is supported by the Regional Arts Development Fund, a partnership between the Queensland Government and City of Moreton Bay to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.

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ELECTION DAY SWEETS STALL We Need Your Help

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Already voted? No problem. While early voting does impact the sausage sizzle, you can still support the hall by grabbing a snag on the day – every little bit helps.

It’s a busy time for Cedar Creek Public Hall, and we’re also gearing up for our Welcome to Winter event. We’ll be gratefully accepting donations of both sweets and soup. If you’re cooking up a pot, we’d love to receive any of the following soup flavours: • Pea & Ham • Lentil • Pumpkin Our famous burgers will also be sizzling on the day.

Mark your calendars: Sunday 8th June – we’re celebrating 100 years of Cedar Creek Public Hall. More details to come – it’s going to be a big one.

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With the upcoming election on Saturday 3rd May, we’re seeking support for our sweets stall. If you’re able to assist, please drop off any sweet donations to the hall

HILLS SENIORS EXPO Don’t Retire to Watch the Clock. Get RE-TYRED and Get Going!

The Hills and District Chamber of Commerce Seniors’ Committee invite all to their 2025 Seniors Twilight Expo at PCYC Everton Hills on Friday 23 May 2025, 9am-2pm.

Over 30 stalls will display some of the activities that are available to seniors locally.

Whether you are looking for a hobby, or to increase or maintain your fitness, maybe to volunteer your skills, or continue your education, perhaps find new destinations to travel, this is the event to visit. Meet community minded local people and enjoy these years of retirement.

Food and coffee stalls and raffles will also add to the enjoyment of the day.

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EVENTS & ACTIVITIES What happened in March?

Our NPQ (Samford) annual Native Plant Sale.

Despite the sale day preventing the use of the nearby parking, our loyal customers surprised and thrilled us by turning out with enthusiasm, making our day unexpectedly successful. Thank you all very much for walking so far through the mud. We also express our gratitude to the growers who worked in mud and rain to move heavy trays of plants. Thank you also to the BindersKeepers Inc staff for providing food, and to all the regional and other volunteers who cheerfully helped.

Our April Meeting Josiah Rossic, licensed reptile presenter, gave a fascinating talk with absorbing slides of a broad range of local snakes, and brought a python for us. Snakes have adapted well to urban areas, and we must know about them. The Emergency Plus app, developed by Australian emergency services and associated partners, could save our lives if a snake bites us. We are advised to keep a snake bite kit handy with the appropriate bandages.

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BUSHCARE AFTERNOON What’s on in May? Aidan Amir: a young native plant devotee and passionate bush carer.

Costa Georgiardis introduced us to Aidan Amir with his story, “The Garden of Aidan”, on Gardening Australia in December 2022, when Aidan was 15. He described Aidan’s knowledge of local plants and animals then as “phenomenal”, and his impact on his local environment as “huge”.

Everyone is welcome to meet and hear him at our next meeting on Wednesday 7 May, Samford Community Hub, Samford Parklands (6.45pm for 7pm start). Free supper is provided. Please bring extra cash to purchase our remaining plants from the Page 20 - THE VILLAGE PUMP 25 April 2025

sale. This activity replaces our usual raffle.

More about Aidan Aidan was a recent guest Presenter on Gardening Australia, covering the transplant of a 60-year-old Qld bottle tree, Brachychiton rupestris. My story of Aidan began when I incidentally observed his unusual interest and knowledge, as I browsed the plants at Paten Park Native Nursery a couple of years before his TV debut. I was astounded that someone so young was captivated by, and knew so much about, the plants. Last year, I re-encountered him at Paten Park, and yes, it was Aidan. He had finished Year 12 the day before, and when asked, he agreed to be a guest speaker for us.

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KEEPING YOU INFORMED EQUINE ENDOCRINE DISEASE PART 2: Why won’t my horse lose weight?

Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS) in horses is characterised by an inability to regulate blood insulin levels. This condition is particularly common in “thrifty” breeds such as ponies and donkeys which are genetically predisposed to store fat efficiently.

Key Features of EMS: 1.

Insulin Dysregulation: Horses have high insulin levels after consuming meals high in specific carbohydrates. This can lead to persistent hyperinsulinemia, where insulin levels remain elevated for extended periods.

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Obesity: Affected horses exhibit increased regional fat deposition, particularly in the neck (cresty neck), shoulders, and tailhead.

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Laminitis: One of the most serious consequences of EMS is the increased risk of laminitis - a painful and potentially life-threatening condition where the hoof separates from the underlying coffin bone.

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Hyperlipemia: In severe cases, excessive fat mobilization can lead to fatty

infiltration of the liver and potentially liver failure.

Management and Treatment: • Dietary Management: A crucial factor is the restriction of non-structural carbohydrates (NSC) and total calorie intake. Grazing muzzles or eliminating pasture access can help manage weight and prevent excessive carbohydrate intake.

Feeding low-NSC hay and avoiding grains and sweet feeds are also important.

• Exercise: Regular exercise is vital for horses with EMS. Exercise helps manage weight, improve insulin sensitivity, and promote overall health. Even light exercise, such as daily walking, can make a significant difference.

• Medication: In selected cases where diet and exercise plans are ineffective or there is severe clinical disease, a select number of medications are available.

Prevention Tips: • Maintain an ideal body condition score (BCS) for your horse. Regularly assess your horse’s weight and body condition to ensure they remain within a healthy range.

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OUT & ABOUT

QCWA Samford QCWA Samford recently lost its oldest member, Pat Dixon, who passed away on 27th March aged 98 years. Pat joined the CWA in 1988 soon after she and her husband, Nev, moved to the area. She was a member for 36 years, also serving a term as Branch Secretary.

Through the CWA, Pat developed new interests and lasting friendships.

She took great pleasure in the monthly CWA meetings and the many social and fundraising occasions. Pat particularly liked the International Day activities, with their focus on different countries of the world.

Over the years, Pat continued to draw great enjoyment from her involvement in the CWA. She will be sadly missed. Words written by Pat’s daughter, Jill.

This year ‘Women Walk the World’ will be held on Sunday 27th April 2025.

C WA m e m b e r s and friends will be walking around the Samford Museum

with local Historian Eileen, who has a wealth of information about the Samford area and neighbouring districts. Meet at the Museum at 8.15am for an 8.30am start, gold coin donation. Light refreshments will be served after the walk. All welcome to come along.

Every year on or around 29th April, women worldwide celebrate ACWW’s international network by joining together to walk the world. This is a great day to join with ACWW sisters worldwide in raising awareness for our vital work. (ACWW Associated Country Women Of The World) Samford CWA will lay a wreath on Anzac Day at the Samford RSL’s commemoration at the Samford Avenue of Honour.

Don’t forget our Mother’s Day Raffle Stall coming up soon on Thursday 8th and Friday 9th May outside Drake’s Samford. Mums will love the handmade Mother’s Day biscuits.

CWA Samford is on hand for your catering requirements. We cater for small to medium functions and other occasions. Please call Fiona – 0421 353 272. Our air-conditioned hall is available for hire in Main Street, Samford. For hire inquiries, please call Lilah – 0421 709 723.

CWA Samford meets every 3rd Wednesday of the month at 10am. No meeting in December. Visitors are always welcome to join us.

Diary Dates: 27th April: ACWW Women Walk the World – 8.15am at Samford Museum, Gold Coin Donation.

2nd May: Kalbar Sunflower Festival – CWA outing.

8th & 9th May: Mother’s Day Raffle Stall at Drakes Samford.

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Pictured above: Delicious easter biscuits made

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QCWA Country Kitchens Recipe APPLE SLAW Serves: 6 Prep time: 25 minutes + 20 minutes rest time Cook time: 0 minutes 1 serve per portion

INGREDIENTS 3 cups green cabbage, shredded 1 large carrot, unpeeled and grated or sliced into thin matchsticks 1 red apple, unpeeled and cored, sliced into thin matchsticks 1 Granny Smith apple, unpeeled and cored, sliced into thin matchsticks Dressing: ⅓ cup reduced fat natural yoghurt 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 garlic clove, minced 1 teaspoon honey Salt and pepper, to taste METHOD ADD cabbage, carrot and apples to a large bowl.

COMBINE dressing ingredients in a small bowl or jar and mix well.

POUR dressing over the vegetables and combine well. Leave slaw to sit in the fridge for at least 20 minutes (ideally for 2 hours or overnight) for the vegetables to soften and absorb the flavours.

MIX well before serving.

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Samford Bowls Club Another season of the very popular Village Barefoot Bowls has been finalised with The Battlers winners of the autumn

Pictured L-R: The Young Guns – Liam, Tim and Graham with Bob Millar. Their first time playing in the Village Barefoot Bowls competition and a credible third.

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Runners up were the suitably named, A Close Second with new team, The Young Guns coming third. Allan Svensen and his team of volunteers did a terrific job to pull the season together with so many rain affected days. The spring season will commence on Thursday 2nd October and finish on Thursday 27th November. For more information email: vickiandallan7@ bigpond.com The Ladies Autumn Pennant Semi Final was played at Windsor Bowls Club on 4th April. Unfortunately, Samford ladies were outplayed by Northern Suburbs Phoenix who then played in the finals at Ferny Grove Bowls Club, winning the ‘Plate’ section. The overall winners of the ‘Pennant’ were Chermside Lions with St Lucia Saint’s runners up.

The first round of the D’Aguilar Range Cup was played at Samford Bowls Club on 17th April. Teams from Samford, Dayboro, Woodford and Kilcoy play in this annual event where 12 bowlers from the four respective clubs compete over four rounds for the honour or being crowned the winners of the ‘Dag Cup 2025’. Four Triples sides from each club play three rounds of ten ends against opposite clubs with a delicious country lunch served after the first round. The D’Aguilar Cup was previously known as the Mac Patterson Shield, which was started to keep a connection with our close country small towns.

The Ladies Presidents at Home Day will be held on 28th April. This is always a popular day on the calendar with many ladies from other clubs coming to join in a day of social bowls and friendship. There is always a host of prizes to be won, a wonderful morning tea and lunch. These days are meant for socialising, to meet new friends and to just enjoy the company of other bowlers. This event is proudly sponsored by Belle Property.

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OUT & ABOUT COMPARE THE PAIR: Grey and Rufous Fantail April is the time when many birds make the journey north from southern Australia to avoid the colder winter. One of the most common and conspicuous of these migrants is the jaunty Grey Fantail, which is constantly active, flitting back and forth fanning its tail on the hunt for insects. It often calls incessantly with a series of highpitched chatters ending with a short trill.

The Grey Fantail is found in a wide range of habitats from rainforest and woodland to parks and gardens, foraging at all levels from the understorey to the tree canopy. It has grey upperparts with a white ‘eyebrow’, a small white spot behind the eye, a white throat above a narrow black breast-band and two thin white bars on the wings.

The pretty Rufous Fantail is also found in our district, but is seen less often because it prefers denser habitats such as upland rainforest, creekside vegetation, thick gullies and the understorey of our wetter woodlands. It is also migratory (but there is a smaller resident population of both species here year-round). It is always on the move, flitting and hopping as it searches for insects among branches and on tree trunks

in the low and mid-storey. The song is like the Grey Fantail’s, but softer and higher pitched. The Rufous Fantail has a white throat bordered by a wide black breastband with a series of black speckles on the lower breast. The rufous on the back extends to midway down the long dark tail with pale grey tips. Although a much more colourful bird, it is easily mistaken in poor light as a Grey Fantail.

You may be lucky enough to see both species at the Samford Eco-Corridor.

Above: Grey Fantail Below: Rufous Fantail

Article and photos: Peter Storer

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OUT & ABOUT Greens Community BBQ Hello, I’m Vinnie Batten, and I will once again be your Greens candidate for Dickson.

With rain threatening in the morning, it was great to see the sun come out just in time for the free Community BBQ we held at John Scott Park on Wednesday 9 April, hosted by me and my volunteer team, with the wonderful Greens Senator Penny Allman-Payne.

Many locals shared a snag and grabbed some stickers as they chatted to Penny and myself. It was fantastic to hear from locals about how the Greens gave them hope for the future, and had proved time and again that we are fighting for you. Thank you so much to the amazing Greens volunteers who made this event possible.

If you weren’t able to make it, I wanted to share a little bit about myself. I’m an environmental scientist, disability advocate, para-athlete, and manager of a not-for-profit table tennis club. I’m running for the Greens because I want to be a voice for everyday Australians and to stand up for those in need.

I grew up in a rural area in a workingclass family. I was born with a significantly shorter left leg, which required many

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beaten a bout with testicular cancer, I was once again reminded of how critical universal public services are to every Australian.

I’m also proud to be supporting our Greens Senator for Queensland, Larissa Waters, who is up for re-election. Larissa’s tireless advocacy in the Senate and in the community has worked to improve federal laws to put an end to domestic violence, improve women’s economic security, transition to renewable energy sources, and clean up politics by ending corporate donations to political parties which buy favours for the big end of town.

For me, voting 1 Greens is the best way to send a strong message to Labor and Independents to act urgently on the climate, housing and cost of living crises affecting all of us.

You can read the full Greens Federal plan here: https://greens.org.au/change Vinnie Batten

surgeries throughout my youth – something that would’ve sent my family into debt in a country without Medicare - so I understand the importance of public health and disability services. In late 2023, having

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OUT & ABOUT ARANA HILLS LIBRARY SPECIAL EVENTS

assistance of Geckoes Wildlife. Fun for the whole family.

Tues 13 May: Meet the Author – Stella Quinn. 6.30pm – 7.30pm Rural romance’s newest star Stella Quinn returns with a heartwarming story of finding love where you least expect it. Join us for an in conversation event with the bestselling author of The Vet from Snowy River.

REGULAR ACTIVITIES

Saturday 17 May: Kids Carnivale 2025 In the Garden. 9.00am – 12noon Join us for a fun-filled morning at Arana Hills Library as we celebrate festival time in the Hills with Kids Carnivale 2025.

Explore the plants and creatures that call our gardens home through craft, stories and play.

Get up close and personal with some of our local furry and scaly friends with the

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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 6 May: Family History Group.

6.30pm – 7.00pm.

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 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.

Arana Hills Library, 63 Cobbity Cres, Arana Hills.

OUT & ABOUT The fruit is a 1cm long elliptical capsule that encloses several blackish brown, angular and pitted seeds. Each plant forms up to 20 slender tubers which indigenous people ate. Like many perennial plants, the Grass Lily invariably dies back to its tubers over winter or when conditions are very dry. With the return of rain, it re-sprouts.

Grass lilies, although related to the wandering jew (Commelina diffusa), grow in full or filtered sun rather than shade, and well drained soil rather than rocky sites.

They provide a stunning display when grown in clumps in a rockery or scattered among low growing grasses. They also grow well in pots.

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

GRASS LILY In parts of its natural range (woodlands and sclerophyll forests of northern NSW, Qld, NT and WA) dense pockets of grass lilies (Murdannia gramminea) occur that are reminiscent of spring flowering swamp irises (Pattersonia fragilis) in wallum heathland, or the blue bells of the English countryside. More usually, they occur singly or small clumps throughout their range.

Grass lilies are erect, slender perennial herbs with thick tuberous roots. The linear leaves, bluish-green in colour with a lamina up to 30cm long and 11mm wide, mostly arise from the base of the plant with a few growing on the 60cm stems. They are tough and softly hairy with an acute apex. Small clusters of flowers occur at the ends of the stems with each individual flower having three rounded petals (about 1cm across) that are lavender, blue or rarely white. It is interesting that of the six stamens present in

NEXT SAMFORD PROGRESS MEETING Wednesday 21st May 2025 Samford Community Hub (SCHUB).

7pm start. All welcome.

each flower, only three produce pollen. The flowers open in the late afternoon. Although flowering normally occurs in February and March, they will flower if there are good rains from December.

Further information: secretary@samfordprogress.org.au.

Appointments

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• Travel Medicine • Immunisations • Antenatal Care

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OUT & ABOUT Arana VIEW Club The club celebrated their 28th Birthday earlier this month at the Arana Leagues Club. A valued supporter of The Smith Family and sponsor of the

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Learning for Life Program, VIEW members were entertained by their dancing Club members “The Wrinkelles”- Bonnie, Loris and June, with members wearing blue to commemorate the occasion. The ladies were also entertained by Trevor Anthony who provided music for a great sing-a-long and dancing.

Don’t miss the Bunnings Sausage Sizzle at Keperra on Saturday 5th July - volunteers and donations are appreciated. A great

fundraising opportunity to support our sponsored students.

Reminder: The 57th VIEW National Convention is being held from 5th - 7th September at the Brisbane Convention Centre.

For more information about Arana VIEW club meetings on the first Wednesday of the month, please contact President Hilary: 0421 047 451.

OUT & ABOUT Brendale Evening VIEW Club Our club recently welcomed another student to our sponsor group through The Smith Family’s Learning for Life program.

As a valued part of The Smith Family for 65 years, this program gives critical learning and mentoring support to 11,700 Aussie children’s education. Nationally, VIEW Clubs currently support more than 1,785 Australian primary, secondary and tertiary students providing educational, personal and financial support.

Parents of these students, who are already doing it tough with cost-of-living pressures, are having to make tough choices between everyday bills and being able to support their children’s education.

Here’s what our families are saying, “We wouldn’t have got this far without the support from The Smith Family. It doesn’t seem like a lot of money, but when you’re struggling it’s a lot and helps so much more than you will ever realise …”

Members of our club support nine sponsored students. We love hearing about how well our students are doing in the

program and receive several letters a year which detail their achievements, hopes and dreams. We are so proud of the young people we support.

Connect and join the Ladies: If you are unable to make our dinner meeting, we extend an invitation to you to visit as a guest or join us for a ‘Coffee and Chat’ on the first Saturday of the month, 10am at White’s Coffee Co. in the Bracken Ridge Tavern.

Save the Date:

20th May: Guest speaker Michelle Ryan from Niagara Therapy, speaking about Pain Management.

It is important to book with us beforehand.

For further information contact, Suzanne 0417 022 996.

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Owning a home is out of reach, and small businesses are going out of business.

After decades of LNP neglect, the locals I’ve spoken to say they want real change in Dickson.

Let’s take back control

I’m ready to fight for your priorities. You deserve an MP who works for you, not a party. When you vote for me, you’ll have a community MP who listens to you, makes decisions in your interest, and won’t be influenced by big donors or big business.

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BOOK REVIEWS MEMORIAL DAYS Geraldine Brooks Not Tony. Not him […] The sixty-year-old who still wears clothes the same size as the day I met him in his twenties. My husband – younger than I am, bursting with vitality.

He’s way too busy living. He can’t possibly be dead.

On Memorial Day, May 27 2019, Australian American author/journalist Geraldine Brooks was informed by an overworked doctor from the emergency department of a Washington DC hospital that her husband of 35 years, Tony Horwitz, a Pulitzer prize-winning journalist, had died while in DC promoting his latest book.

Brooks, in her family’s island home on Martha’s Vineyard, was in total disbelief. She had no time to process the devastating news.

Both she and her husband led hectic lives, researching and writing books, doing book tours, keeping close contact with each other and those they loved, so she was straight onto a ferry and a flight to DC to deal with the exhausting logistics of notifying family, friends, editors, and publishers, rearranging schedules, arranging flights for her children, fielding intrusive questions from journalists, lawyers, insurance agents, identifying her beloved from a post-death photo at the morgue because she could not see the body, trying to arrange a funeral and two memorial services, facing all the intrusive detritus that accompanies the death of a famous spouse, when what she wanted and needed to do was sit still and mourn. To a lesser extent, at some time we all face the fallout from the loss of a loved one, so Brook’s thoughtful, perceptive descriptions of the disorientation and grieving she suffered rang true, while from out of her personal devastation rose a sensitive wisdom.

Three years after her husband’s death, Brooks finally finds a time and space on Flinders Island, off the Tasmanian coast, to begin her own memorial days: to become a recluse to wallow in her grief, remembering Horwitz and to feel the immensity of his love. Her memoir alternates between the immediate aftermath of his death and her memories of him, and her time living alone in a remote shack on Flinders Island’s coast.

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BY JULIE MARTIN as it shows Brook’s path through that time of performing like a normal person as she handles her redefined life while her heart breaks, to where she finds a happiness in being sad that will never truly leave her and a greater appreciation of life’s simple beauties.

must have or nightmare, depending on their threshold of frustration.

ALAN TURING’S CRYPTIC CODEBREAKER’S PUZZLE BOOK Compiled by Dr Gareth Moore

Life will sometimes be long and tough.

And you will sometimes be happy and sometimes sad.

And then you’ll be old.

And then you’ll be dead.

There’s only one sensible thing to do with this empty existence, and that is: fill it.

This little gem, You Don’t Have To Have A Dream, holding three of Tim Minchin’s university speeches, makes love to your hand, your brain and your eyes. It is beautifully produced, so your fingers find joy turning its pages; it journeys among life’s truths in a quirky, science-loving, head in the clouds but feet on the ground way that provokes deep thought; and Andrew Rae’s whimsical illustrations cleverly add subtle humour and meaning to the text. It celebrates LIFE. While being brutally honest about our fleeting time on this earth, Minchin infuses his work with heartfelt, yet comic wisdom about the arts, success, kindness, love, and thriving in a universe we don’t understand.

He inspires, amuses, and creates a sense of wonder with a black and white depiction of life’s simplicities and complexities. He exhorts us to be hard on our opinions; define ourselves by what we love; teach what we know; exercise; be kind; and fill our lives with passion, creativity, and laughter.

His simple, commonsense advice encourages us to embrace the full spectrum of human experience whether it be joyful or sorrowful, mundane or profound. We must live life from our first breath to our last. We should celebrate life’s absurdities and revel in the “beauty that arises when we dare to live authentically, love deeply, and chuckle at the chaos.” Minchin has sent forth a rallying cry for creativity and compassion, telling us it’s never too late to bring something wonderful into the world.

I suspect my daughter’s gif t of this puzzlers’ treasure was an act of revenge for the years I tried to solve my children’s backseat squabbles on long journeys with an endless supply of brainteasers.

Puzzling is a generational family addiction, so my luring of my innocents into the web of paper intrigue was a sort of duty. Now my grandchildren are hooked too.

Alan Turing’s Cryptic Codebreaker’s Puzzle Book has proved our ultimate puzzler’s test. It offers substitution ciphers, transposition ciphers, and brain twisters with more complex cryptographic techniques, often involving classic themes and figures from history and literature. The teasers demand logical thinking, pattern recognition, and deduction skills, becoming progressively more difficult until Enigma Puzzles fry your brain. Thank heavens there is a hints section, though even with that I am often defeated. The book, compiled

by Dr Gareth Moore, was inspired by the brilliant mind of World War II codebreaker, Alan Turing, who figured out how to crack complex coded messages from the Nazi forces during WW2.

Alan Turing (1912 — 1954) was a British mathematician and logician who made major contributions to mathematics, cryptanalysis, logic, philosophy, and the new areas of computer science, cognitive science, and artificial intelligence. He died tragically mid project. The puzzle book and the others in the series support the work of The Turing Trust, a charity commemorating his remarkable achievements by making computers available to less privileged communities in Africa. It is a puzzler’s

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ANTON TRUSCOTT 0412 764 764 / 3289 2242

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PH: 3289 3411

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Phil Anderson 0411 515 492

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Office open: 9am to 3pm Mon-Fri.

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JUSTICES OF THE PEACE COMMISSIONERS FOR DECLARATIONS

Justice of the Peace (Qualified)

Samford Water Deliveries

Community Hub (SCHUB): Tuesday evenings .................. 4pm - 7pm Thursdays .......................... 9am -12noon Peter Gloor (Cedar Ck)...........0409 482 767 Peter Jackson (Camp Mtn) ..........3289 6495 John Green .............................0400 373 726 Ben Sorensen .........................0407 302 544

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Justin Desmond ......................0438 380 767 Julie Lummis (Armstrong Ck) .0404 606 575 Merv Brown ............................0408 748 133

Samford’s Best Value

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Ph Mike: 0417 703 962

Linda Smith ............................0409 637 203 Anna Burden...........................0423 594 900 Liz Gibbs .................................. 3289 1700 Maggie Scattini (Mt Nebo) ........ 3289 8175

Commissioner for Declarations Alison Murphy ..............................3289 2835 Don Goebel ............................0412 932 288 THE VILLAGE PUMP 25 April 2025 Page 45

TRADE & BUSINESS DIRECTORY/CLASSIFIEDS – 0477 663 696 GENERAL FREE removal unwanted cars/car bodies. 0412 268 087.

SOLAR PANEL CLEANING 0411 160 098

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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 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.

HOME CLEANING by Kellie-Lee Wkly/Fnightly/3 wkly/mthly. Spring/oven cleans & ironing. Professional pride in work. Reliable service 15+ yrs. 0412 822 115.

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

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BOXING BOOTCAMP For Busy Adults: Move Better.

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All fitness levels welcome. Only a few spots available!

Call 0412 353 427 to book free consultation.

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

POSITIONS VACANT WANTED: Truck Driver. Min HR Licence. Ph: 3298 5436

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.

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The Village Pump is owned and operated by Samford Progress.

Serving the Samford and surrounding community since 1970.

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NEXT SAMFORD PROGRESS MEETING Wednesday 21st May 2025 Samford Community Hub (SCHUB).

7pm start. All welcome.

Further information: secretary@samfordprogress.org.au.

Belle Property Buzzstop Espresso Bar Community Bank Samford (Bendigo) Cafe Lagarto Drakes Samford Famous Samford Patisserie Fish Lips Samford Flight Centre Little Tree Bake & Brewhouse Long Yard Larder Mt Nebo PO Ray White Samford Design & Print Samford Variety Store The Slab Hut Spokes Cafe Tourist Centre

COMMUNITY CONTACTS Aikido Samford Club Beginners welcome. Darren 0402 901 933.

Facebook: Aikido Samford

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Samford Art & Craft Association Slab Hut John Scott Park 7

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

days 10am-4pm. Ph. 3289 3113

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

Liberal National Party LNP Carl Neilsen 0408 182 679

Samford Community Singers Mondays 7pm. Farmers

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.

Contact David 3289 4378 samford@lionsq3.org.au

Avenue of Honour For all information on this project or to order a memorial plaque contact samfordaoh@gmail.com or leave a message at the RSL on 3289 6928

4pm. Contact Jan Smith: 0402 623 794

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

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

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

Mah-jong at Samford Bowls Club Every Wednesday & Friday 1pmMeals 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 85

Mt Glorious Community Assoc Meets third Thurs of month.

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

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 Hall. Coordinator, Nettie Carroll 0412 991 759. Membership Secretary: Raymond Adams 3289 1789

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

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

Samford Landcare www.samfordlandcare.square.site.

Contact: samfordlandcare@gmail.com Samford Local Growers 3rd Sunday of each month, 9am to 11am. Contact Jason 0407 740 856 or go to http://groups.google.com.au/ group/samford-local-food-group Samford Museum Station St, open every Wednesday & Sunday 10am - 4pm. info@samfordmuseum.com.au. Ph: 3289 2743

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

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

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

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

Native Plants Qld (formerly SGAP) Meet at SCHUB first

Samford Pool - Redfin Aquatics www.redfinaquatics.com.

Cards @ Kakowan Community Facility 2 Pine Street,

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

Samford Rangers Football Club (Soccer) President - Matt

Caravan Club Dog friendly club holds rallies one week each month within 350km. Marion 0409 028 851.

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 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

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

Moreton Bay Regional Poultry Club Meet 3rd Saturday of

M: 0448 726 343

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

each month. See facebook page for details.

0458 246 883. www.samfordrda.com.au

Pine Rivers Croquet Club Deakin Street, Brendale. Social sports club, play days: Tue- Sat. Lynda 0416 383 386 or pinerivers@ croquetqld.org

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

Pine Rivers Koala Care Assoc Inc 24 hour Koala & Wildlife Rescue 0401 350 799.

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

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

Samford Stags Rugby League Club Committee meetings

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

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

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

Samford Stingrays Swim Club Enquiries Liz Castle

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

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

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

CWA CWA Hall at 10.00am on the third Wednesday of the month.

RSL Sub-Branch Memorial Park corner Main and Progress.

Samford Valley Markets. 2nd Saturday each month 7am-noon.

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

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

com

Hall bookings Lilah: 0421 709 723

Equestrian Group (SEG) Riders of all ages and

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

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

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

Samford & District Carriage Drivers Based at the Samford

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

Samford & Districts Chamber of Commerce Meets

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

Samford & Districts Playgroup Facebook: playgroupsamford E: samfordcommunityplaygroup@gmail.com

Halls for Hire

Samford Area Men’s Shed Tuesdays 9am, Showgrounds Drive,

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

Samford Valley Weather Station Visit www.samfordweather.

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

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

FIRES

Facebook: Samford Valley Markets.

Showgrounds. Contact sdcarriagedriversinc@gmail.com

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

Samford Community Hub (SCHUB) - manager@schub.org.au Farmers Hall, 0422 054 378.

CWA Hall. Lilah 0421 709 723

registrar@samfordswimclub.com.au 0413 387 120

Highvale.secretary@samfordshed.org.au

FIRE WARDENS: SAMFORD

CLOSEBURN-UPPER CEDAR CREEK

Closeburn and Upper Cedar Creek: Miles Boon 0409 661 353

Highvale: Rob Packer 0408 728 727 Jolly’s Lookout: Les Austin 3289 1465 Mt Glorious Rd to and incl. Hulcombe Rd: Noel Draper 3289 1811 Gibbons Road: Kemsley McDowall 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: Contact Samford RFB

CLEAR MOUNTAIN John Blake 0418 878 575

SAMSONVALE

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

MT NEBO

Mt Nebo Terry Bradford 3289 8181 Mt Glorious Bob Snowdon 0422 609 477 or 3289 0150 All fires more than 2m in any direction require a permit

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