Local business awards an unforgettable evening
THIS year’s Ipswich City Local Business Awards featured a business in Rosewood and one in Marburg on the winner’s list.
Rosewood General Practice was announced as the winner of the Best Health Improvement Service awards category.
The Soul Nook Collective from Marburg won the Fashion category.
Member for Ipswich West, Wendy Bourne, was among the VIPs who presented the awards to the winners.
“Local businesses are the backbone of our region, not only driving economic growth but also delivering essential products and services that support our communities every day,” Ms Bourne said.
“I was delighted to present awards and celebrate the outstanding contributions of some of these remarkable businesses.”
is a reflection of our incredible patients and the trust they place in us every day,” said Lisa McGavin, who is the Medical Receptionist.
mission has always been to put community health first, and being recognised for that means the world to our entire team.”
Awards founder and Precedent Productions Managing Director Steve Loe said the evening was an exciting culmination to a sucmunities,” he said. “
The presentation evening not only sees the announcement of the category winners but is an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of all the finalists.
dignitaries who helped to present awards to the winners.”
Excitement filled the room as the finalists in each category were announced, complete with images on the big screen, followed by applause
are always heartfelt and emotional,” Mr Loe said. “This year was no exception.”
The awards event was held at the North Ipswich Corporate Centre on Wednesday, September 24.
Celebrating the Rosewood General Practice win in the Best Health Improvement Service category are some of the staff, from left, Lynelle Schneider, Mandy Little, Melodie Thomson, Lisa McGavin and Alannah Roulent. “This award
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Residents united in concerns about Edward Street housing development
MORE than 70 Rosewood residents filled the Girl Guide Hall on Tuesday evening to voice strong concerns about the proposed 15 Edward Street residential development.
When first submitted last year, the developer sought approval for 61 housing allotments, however, recently the lot layout was changed and the proposed subdivision now comprises more than 90 allotments.
State Member for Ipswich West Wendy Bourne, Division 4 councillors Jim Madden and David Martin, and Ipswich City Council General Manager of Planning and Regulatory Services, Brett Davey, attended the meeting to hear from the community and respond to questions.
Residents’ objections centred on long-standing flooding issues at the Edward Street site.
Locals shared personal experiences of floods over the years and expressed deep scepticism about the developer’s proposed flood mitigation plans.
Many fear the measures would not only fail but potentially increase flood risks to neighbouring properties and the wider township.
Community members also highlighted the looming impacts of climate change, warning that more intense rainfall will exacerbate flooding threats in the years ahead.
Other concerns raised included:
• Traffic and infrastructure: Residents questioned whether existing roads and
community services could cope with another large development in the rapidly growing western corridor.
• Lack of green space: The proposal contains no public parks or green areas, leaving families without safe, open spaces to gather, play and relax.
• High density and heat impacts: With lots as small as 375 square metres, residents argued the design would generate significant urban heat from extensive roof surfaces, creating a ‘heat sink’ effect in Rosewood’s traditionally semi-rural setting.
The meeting underscored a growing frustration among Rosewood residents about large-scale developments being advanced without adequate planning, infras-
community needs.
The western corridor, from Ipswich to Rosewood, will experience significant growth in the next few years with the demand for housing in Queensland at an all-time high.
Large development applications are being assessed by Ipswich Council for Thagoona and Walloon.
Submissions expressing concerns about the 15 Edward Street development can be made via the Ipswich City Council website.
Rosewood resident, Lawrence Wray, outlines the community’s concerns about the housing development at 15 Edward Street. Photos: LYLE RADFORD
Community members listening to the points raised by Ipswich City Council General Manager of Planning and Regulatory Services, Brett Davey.
Tallegalla school site to remain a community asset
THE former Tallegalla School site will remain in community hands, with council rejecting earlier advice to return it to the State Government.
Upgrades are expected to cost $120,000, with a further $180,000 in maintenance over the next decade.
Council plans to seek a tenant to help offset the expenses.
Divisional project fund approved
IPSWICH City councillors have approved a Provisional Projects Policy.
Under the policy, $500,000 will be set aside annually for small-scale upgrades across the four council divisions.
Divisional councillors can access up to $125,000 from the fund for minor works such as benches, sprinklers or dog bowls.
Fire ban for South East
THE first local fire ban for the season was announced this week by the Queensland Fire Department.
The ban on lighting fires came into force on Thursday (October 2) and is expected to remain in place through to midnight on Tuesday (October 7).
The local fire ban covers
the local government areas of Ipswich, Scenic Rim, Lockyer Valley, Logan, Somerset, Brisbane, Noosa, Moreton Bay, Redland, Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast.
The ban has been prompted by a rise in daytime temperatures, dry conditions and heavy fuel loads in paddocks following
Ipswich set to become
THE Ipswich region is emerging as South East Queensland’s top spot for industrial development, with more future industrial land than Brisbane, Gold Coast, and Moreton Bay combined.
A new report from the Property Council of Australia highlights a shortage of industrial land across Greater Brisbane, with Ipswich holding the largest share of land for future projects.
Mayor Teresa Harding
good seasonal conditions last Summer and into Autumn.
All open fires are prohibited and all fire permits are cancelled.
Power tools can be used as long as adequate equipment is available to extinguish any fire that may occur.
SEQ industrial hub
said businesses were choosing Ipswich for its growing population, access to major freight routes and available industrial land.
The local government area already hosts major companies including Coles, Australia Post, L’Oréal, Suntory Oceania, and Bapcor.
Officeworks is the latest, beginning construction of a 77,100 sqm facility at Redbank Motorway Estate, within an hour’s drive of 2.8 million consumers.
Council is also pushing ahead with the Ebenezer Regional Industrial Area, which could create 3,500 fulltime jobs in manufacturing, transport, and warehousing.
Cr Harding called on the state government to deliver the infrastructure needed to support the project.
The Property Council’s ‘No Room to Grow – Industrial Land Supply and Vacancy Report’ details the SEQ region’s industrial opportunities.
Little puffing engines a crowd pleaser for all ages
by LARA HART
MODEL steam trains are built by adults and loved by almost everyone.
The pint sized engines can be found puffing along the track at Grandchester Model Live Steam Association’s club ground the first Sunday of every month.
The track is a little over 800 metres long and takes six to eight minutes to complete depending how many trains are on the track.
Peter McGovern, Jake Gillam and Ron Dixon, are founding members of the association.
Peter and Jake are cousins who ‘grew up’ with steam engines.
“We want to promote the history of Grandchester and its connection to the history of rail in Queensland,” Peter said.
“Grandchester played a really important role and was the first ‘end of the line’.”
The association’s public train runs are made even more special when engine owners dress the part.
“We have a standard club expectation of what people will look like on the day,” Peter explained.
“Some people will wear older style railway vests, hats, caps and ties but as the weather gets hotter people tend to go for something that is as cool as possible.”
The grounds also play host to birthday parties and train lovers of all ages can spend their special day riding on the little carriages.
“We’ve found that by the time the younger kids have sat on [the train] for the eight or ten minutes, they want to get off and because they’ve had a ride on the green train
Grandchester Model Live Steam Association president Peter McGovern polishes one of the locomotives to get it ready for visitors to
and want to go on the blue one next,” Peter said.
“They often jump right off and run straight back into the queue for another ride.”
Food and drink are sold on site and people often bring their own picnic lunch to enjoy track side.
The club’s been running for around 30 years but be-
cause it celebrates from the date public runs started, they’re calling it 26 years.
Since its inception, it’s continued to grow with the track length tripling and the addition of buildings for workshops and steaming bays.
There are historical items in use too, making the experience an authentic one.
Jake Gillam with one of the Grandchester Model Live Steam Association’s locomotives. Photos: LYLE RADFORD
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Expanding the Ipswich Hospital
Delivering a new police station in Ripley
As well as expanding Ipswich Hospital and the Ripley Satellite Health Centre, here are some of the ways the new Queensland Government is delivering for Ipswich:
Upgrading the Brisbane Valley Highway
Delivering a new crime prevention school in Ipswich and the Lockyer Valley Correctional Centre
Upgrading Goodna Police Station
Building a new primary school in Ripley Valley
Opening new special school campuses
Find out what else we’re delivering for you.
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RAMBLINGS
Home is where the Hart is
by LARA HART
I STARTED writing this column while sitting in a rental car at Stonehenge in the United Kingdom, last week.
My daughter was too tired to spend the afternoon traipsing behind daddy and mummy duck.
I’d been to Stonehenge during a solo trip but my husband hadn’t so I made an executive decision to wait and spare him needing to manage the 10-year-old’s moping.
To be fair, we’d had a hectic two days, my dear mother’s (mama) funeral was held at a grand old hotel in Swindon.
While our daughter enjoyed the games room, playground and swimming pool with her cousins, my siblings and I gave each other strength through hugs and the retelling of stories.
I learned things about mama I never knew through
letters read out during the service.
She had a group of girlfriends and when they decided wine and shenanigans were in order, they called a ‘board meeting’.
Board meetings were the signal to gather and her friends said no notes or minutes were taken.
During some stays away they’d dress up and do funny, random skits as entertainment.
I have always known that I am a little bit of an acquired taste and say and do random things, too.
Like now, right now before typing this sentence I wrote ‘I am a little bit of a required taste’, I’ve just changed it but my mama endearingly muddled words at times.
We called them ‘Shelaghisms’ so I guess mine would be ‘Laraisms’?
Dad’s speech was beautiful and he spoke of meeting
their friends Dino and Phillipa.
Both are from South Africa but live in Swindon.
Dad was at a Swindon pub watching a rugby union game on a big screen.
The Springboks were playing whatever team was beating them.
South African’s are passionate supporters of their country’s national team even though there are more losses than wins.
‘Can I buy you a drink?’ Dino asked dad.
‘I can buy my own bloody drink!’ dad said thinking Dino was trying to chat him up.
But no, it wasn’t that at all.
Dino heard the accent and was keen to bond with a stranger who could enjoy a bit of banter as their team invariably lost to ... everyone?
There were other coincidental friendships in Swindon.
They met Reg and BetiAnn McLean after joining a church and discovered Reg was at school with my father.
Dad went to school in Zim-
babwe and while Reg went to the same school and was in the same year, they didn’t know each other until meeting in the UK many decades later.
We took dad to Bodiam Castle in East Sussex and tried to make the most of our time with family.
This week’s Ramblings began when I was in the UK and ends with me back at my desk in Queensland.
I have two homes, one in the United Kingdom and the other in Australia.
Home to me is not a building but a feeling.
It’s where the people you love most, live.
My children and my husband live in Australia, my dad and extended family live in the UK.
Stonehenge is a marvel but so is the Great Dividing Range and other historically relevant places in South East Queensland.
And while I may not have convict history or generational ties to the land, Australia will always be home to me.
Stepping back in time in Tulmur Place
THE Dinosaur Discovery exhibition has been delighting visitors of all ages, offering the chance to wander among towering prehistoric giants.
Our photographer, LYLE RADFORD was on hand to capture the moment fam-
ilies came face to face with models of the ancient creatures.
Last year, there were almost 60,000 visits to Tulmur Place to explore prehistoric life up close at the event –Saturday is the last day for the mall dinosaur display.
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Seniors invited to have the time of their lives
SENIORS Month events in Ipswich begin today (Wednesday) with an expo in the Ipswich Showgrounds featuring information stalls, workshops and local entertainment.
The expo launches plans by the Ipswich City Council, community groups and organisations to welcome senior residents and visitors during October as the city marks Queensland Seniors Month.
Councillor Jacob Madsen, who chairs the Community and Sport Committee, said Seniors Month was about showing how older people can lead healthy and productive lives and are connected, cared for and celebrated.
“People aged over 60 make up 16 percent of the Ipswich population and we know that every day older residents make a significant contribution to our community,” Cr Madsen said.
“From volunteering at community clubs, events and services, to guiding our younger generations through life’s challenges, seniors are an important part of our community, and this is our chance to recognise the contribution they make.”
low-cost activities planned throughout the month in the city –from line dancing classes or learning to play the ukelele, to discovering pickleball or getting support on how to use your digital device.
“We’re excited to welcome everyone to join in the fun, connect
- because it’s never too late to have the time of your life,” Cr Madsen said.
“Council has partnered with community organisations from across the Ipswich region to once again create a calendar of events that brings people together through vibrant, inclusive experiences.
“We’ll also proudly light up Nicholas Street Building and Ipswich Civic Centre purple and pink to shine a light on seniors in the first week of October, and again on October 27 in yellow and orange in celebration of Grandparents Day.”
— Cr Jacob Madsen
“We’ll also proudly light up Nicholas Street Building and Ipswich Civic Centre purple and pink to shine a light on seniors in the first week of October, and again on October 27 in yellow and orange in celebration of Grandparents Day.”
For the full Seniors Month event program visit council’s website.
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Good reads a-plenty in Cornwell’s ‘The Last Kingdom’
IN AN interview following the release of the third novel in what was then the Saxon Stories, the author was asked how many books he planned for the series?
His answer: “I wish I knew!
“I don't know how the chapter I'm writing now will end, let alone the book, and the series? No idea!
“I suspect there will be a few more; I just heard that BBC Television have commissioned a series that will follow Uhtred's escapades.
“The company that makes ‘Downton Abbey’ will make the programs, which is wonderful, and I’ll need to keep them supplied with stories (I hope).
“So? Six more? Eight more? I just don’t know.[“
That third novel, ‘The Lords of the North’ was published in 2006.
In the course of the next 14 years, Cornwell would publish another 10 books in the series.
I am currently reading the third book and enjoying it as much as books one (The Last Kingdom) and two (The Pale Horseman), so on learning there was still 10 to go, I was elated.
But I should back track here to
stave off any confusion about the name of the series.
When the first book was published in 2004, the series was promoted as The Saxon Stories in the UK and as Saxon Tales and Saxon Chronicles in the US. The series underwent another name change in 2011 in the UK to The Warrior Chronicles.
Then in 2015, when the BBC released the eight episode TV series based on the first book, it was called ‘The Last Kingdom’ and in time the book series took on that name, too.
The BBC and partners commissioned a second eight episode season of ‘The Last Kingdom’ and Netflix went on to produce seasons 3, 4 and 5, each with 10 episodes.
It seems I am not alone in my enjoyment of Bernard Cornwell’s style of historical fiction.
The central character is Uhtred of Bebbanburg.
He’s an old man telling the stories of events in his life, starting from his childhood and going on. Uhtred is the ‘fiction’.
Uhtred’s narrative places him centre stage in the story of the British Isles at the end of the ninth century –it’s a time when the warring between
the Saxons and the Danes could have gone either way – England could just as easily have become Daneland. The stories are a window into how England came into being in the southern and central parts of the island of Britain. That background is the ‘historical’ part of the historical fiction novels.
The fictional Uhtred is the second son of a Saxon lord who rules from the nearly impregnable fortress at Bebbanburg (modern day Bamburgh) in the kingdom of Northumbria.
Danish raiders kill first his older brother, then his father.
Uhtred himself is spared only because the Danish leader, Ragnar the Fearless, is amused when the youngster attacks him.
Ragnar takes Uhtred home and
raises the boy like one of his own sons.
Uhtred abandons Christianity in favour of Danish pagan beliefs, such as the gods Thor and Odin, and Valhalla.
When he is an adult, through a series of fateful happenings, he serves Alfred the Great, whom he dislikes but respects, and Alfred’s dream of uniting all English speakers into a single kingdom, Englaland.
Uhtred finds himself saving Alfred’s Christian kingdom of Wessex and other Saxon kingdoms, time and time again from those who threaten it,. And that’s just a small dip into the life of Uhtred and the founding of England.
I have listened to the novels as audiobooks read by Jonathan Keeble, who is a brilliant narrator and a most believable Uhtred, which is important as the stories are told in the first person (well up to book three they certainly are and according to other reviews almost every tale told, is told by Uhtred).
Be warned some of the narrative is confronting, but it was a violent, raw time in the history of England and the context reflects the historical accuracy of the series.
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WiFi to shared streaming log-ins – how secure are your passwords
LOOKING at how travelers stay connected during their holidays, a cyber security expert reviews how security can slip through the cracks.
This year, travel and technology were more intertwined than ever.
Many vacationers relied on airport WiFi to quickly check emails, logged into airline apps with the same old password or shared streaming account log-ins.
While these habits make holidays easier, they also expose common security pitfalls.
Connecting to the internet via unsecured networks make easy opportunities for cyber criminals. Reusing the same password across multiple booking apps can keep things simple but it also adds to the risk of cyber criminals securing your details.
“Risks are far from theoretical,” says Karolis Arbaciauskas from NordPass.
“Fake WiFi hotspots set up in airports, hotels, or even beach cafes can look identical to the real thing.
“Once connected, cyber criminals can monitor traffic and capture log-in details.
“If your credit card information is stored in one of those accounts for
Holidays should be carefree but the digital traces we leave behind don’t disappear with the season.
“A single weak password or unsafe connection can undo months of careful planning,” Arbaciauskas said.
Connectivity choices can play a genuine.
“That convenience, while tempting, can be what opens the door to attackers.”
Tips
• Audit your passwords: replace any that are weak, reused or shared.��
• Think twice about WiFi: public hotspots are a hacker’s favorite playground — use mobile data or a VPN.��
• Keep accounts personal: sharing log-ins may seem harmless, but it weakens your digital defenses.����
• Use tools that do the heavy lifting: a password manager helps generate and store strong, unique passwords effortlessly.�
Password managers
NordPass is one of a number of digital password manager apps available.
Password manager software apps helpscreate, store and manage passwords and other sensitive information in a secure, encrypted digital vault.
It gives you strong, unique passwords for each online account without having to remember them all.
To access a password manager, all you need is to remember the master password, key, PIN and/or biometrics such as Face ID.
To decide which password manager app to choose, go online and you’ll find a number of reviews and comparisons to help you make your choice.
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Spoilt for choice on great Australian train journeys
MY FIRST memory of travelling by train was when our school teacher and assorted parents boarded our class on the last train out of Boonah, bound for Ipswich.
I remember the rattling and swaying of the carriage, the noise of the train on the tracks and strangely, the views out the dusty windows must have been impressive as some remain in my memories.
My next experience of train journeys was the jolting and the stop and start nature of the trip between Ipswich and Indooroopilly during my boarding school years.
But the most memorable was when my third year university class hitched a ride on the Sunlander from Brisbane to Cairns. Our living, dining and sleeping carriages were shunted on and off along the way as we undertook a bespoke ‘grand tour’ of an array of properties where innovations in horticulture were underway.
The luxury of sitting on comfortable seating and watching the countryside go by while chatting with friends has remained with me.
So, when I was asked to write a travelogue for this feature, I thought
I would look at one of the celebrated train journeys.
As I hadn’t experienced a trip on
The Ghan, the Indian Pacific or the Great Southern, I turned to The Travel Temple website for inspiration.
And there I found a comparison of the three great Australian train trips and happily pay due deference to their writer’s advice and review.
The Travel Temple writer reviews the trio on the basis of “which is the best”.
“It all depends on your interests, itinerary and overall travel budget,” they wrote.
“We have done all of these iconic Australian train journeys.
“Perhaps surprisingly given all of these trips are operated by the same company, Journey Beyond Rail, each of these train journeys is quite different.”
In outlining the trip opportunities:
“The Ghan travels from Adelaide to Darwin, via Alice Springs, in two nights.
“From May to October, there is also a three night journey which includes a stop at Coober Pedy and time to visit Uluru.
“You can also travel on The Ghan for one night, from Darwin to Alice Springs or Alice Springs to Adelaide.
“The Indian Pacific travels between Perth, Adelaide and Sydney on a 4,352km transcontinental crossing across the bottom of Australia.
“The longest trip from Sydney to Perth takes three nights, there’s a two night journey from Adelaide to Perth and a one night journey from Sydney to Adelaide.
“The Great Southern train takes you along the east coast of Australia from Brisbane to Adelaide on a three night trip or from Adelaide to Brisbane, a journey which only takes two nights.
“As the two Great Southern itineraries are different, some passengers do both back-to-back which creates a week long trip once you factor in one night at a hotel between train trips while the Great Southern is cleaned and restocked for the next lot of passengers.”
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The Ghan on its journey from Darwin to Adelaide.
Photo: JOURNEY BEYOND RAIL
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Spoilt for choice on great Australian train journeys
On the off-train tour offered: “A selection of excursions on The Ghan, Great Southern and Indian Pacific are included in the cost of your fare.
“These range from bus tours to nature walks, cruises, city tours and food and wine experiences.
“Additional excursions are also available at an ‘add on’ cost, such as camel riding in Alice Springs and a helicopter trip over the gorge at Katherine.”
On the food: “You will find identical Queen Adelaide Restaurant din-
train.
“This restaurant has tables for four and serves breakfast, a twocourse lunch and three-course dinner. Menus focus on regional flavours and produce from the surrounding area. Native ingredients such as kangaroo, saltbush and wild rosella also feature, offering a delicious taste of Australia.”
In an overview of the pros and cons:
The Ghan pros: Great choice of active and relaxing excursions, the longer Ghan Expedition itinerary includes time to see Uluru and alter-
nate arrival and departure cities and journey lengths available.
The Ghan cons: Darwin and Adelaide aren’t considered ‘must see’ cities by many travellers, off train excursions can be extremely hot in the warmer months and some must do excursions are not included in the
Great Southern pros: Excursions visit some of Australia’s best food and wine regions, there’s a choice of two completely different journeys
a few months each year, long days spent touring can be tiring for older passengers and the focus on food and wine may not suit some travellers.
Indian Pacific pros: Includes the chance to cross the Nullarbor Plain, plenty of time for gazing out the window and enjoying the view and alternate arrival and departure cities and journey lengths are available.
Indian Pacific cons: Passengers come and go regularly during the
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The Indian Pacific on its journey from Perth to Adelaide and Sydney. Photo: JOURNEY BEYOND RAIL
The Great Southern on its journey from Brisbane to Adelaide. Photo: JOURNEY BEYOND RAIL
Treasurer brings UK experience to Rosewood
by DAVID LEMS
RECENTLY appointed Rosewood Bowls Club treasurer Dave Aspden expects to be busy landscaping after recently moving into a new house at Walloon.
However, Dave and his wife Elaine plan to visit a granddaughter they haven’t met yet in the United Kingdom before “getting stuck” into his domestic task.
Dave, 71, moved to the Rosewood area two years ago after spending most of his life in Lancashire, in north west England.
He worked in the circuit board and electronics manufacturing industry for many years becoming a self-employed quality consultant before retiring aged 69.
It was in his country of birth that Dave met his wife Elaine, who is originally from Sydney.
So, when Elaine wanted to return to Australia to rejoin her parents, Dave welcomed the “ideal opportunity” to play bowls in Rosewood and share his financial knowledge.
At the similar size Sabden club in England, Dave was a member for a decade and treasurer for six years. But Dave could only enjoy bowls for a short season each year due to the weather.
That changed by moving to the pleasant conditions in Rosewood.
“I just love the weather. I love the people,” he said, having settled quickly into his new Queensland lifestyle.
“It’s just great.
“What I like is that you can bowl all year round.”
“I just love the weather. I love the people. What I like is that you can bowl all year round.”
— Dave Aspden
In England, Dave often represented his club in various teams.
Since joining his new club, he has stepped up to the help the Rosewood Cobbers in their pennants and representative bowls matches.
One of his main tasks since taking over as club treasurer has been transferring past hand-written ledgers into a computerised format.
“It will make it easier for me, a lot easier for the club, a lot easier for the auditors to analyse,” he said.
“The quality side of things gives you an insight into making sure that everything is correct.”
The keen camper and angler said he was made welcome at the Rosewood club by long-serving former president
Terry Hobden and incoming committee leader Kevin Hayden.
“Kevin is certainly a character,” Dave said.
“He’s a marvellous guy.”
Terry was happy to receive assistance from energetic newcomers like Dave.
“I think he’ll make a good treasurer. He’s had a bit of experience at it,” Terry said.
Dave’s wife Elaine assists with club cooking.
The new treasurer said bowls provided a tremendous way to relax, gain some exercise and improve mental health.
“I just enjoy the camaraderie,” Dave said.
“It’s a good social day out. It’s good to get with bowlers who become friends.”
Dave shares the thoughts
of new president Kevin, highlighted in a previous Moreton Border News story.
“The main thing really is getting more young people involved,” Dave said.
“And it’s the same in the UK.
“As the population gets older, unfortunately members pass away and we’ve got to replace them otherwise the club has nowhere to go.”
Dave would like to see more family fun bowls days for parents and their children.
“We don’t take it too serious,” he said, also hoping more school-aged youth try bowls in the future.
“We’re not at a level where you’re in competitions and winning major prizes. It’s a day where you have a social day and enjoy your bowling.”
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New Rosewood Bowls Club committee member Dave Aspden is embracing his financial role while enjoying his time on the greens.
Photo: LYLE RADFORD