Market Times

The B.D.M.S. Community Markets are held at the Men's Shed 53 Rogers Street Beachmere, every 1st Saturday of the month 7.30am - 12 Noon. Bribie Island BICA Markets

The Bribie Island BICA Markets are held at Brennan Park, Bongaree, the 3rd Sunday of each month from 6am -12pm Bribie Rotary Markets

The Rotary Markets are held at Brennan Park, Bongaree on the second Sunday of each month from 6.30am – 12 noon Queensland Cancer Council Markets

The Cancer Council Markets are held at Brennan Park, Bongaree on the first Sunday of each month from 7am to 12 noon.

The Munch Markets are held in the park opposite the Bribie Island Hotel on the 1st Saturday of each month from 9am to 2pm

Bribie Harbour Shopping VIllage is held on the last Saturday of each month 8am to 2pm The Bribie Island Comm Plant Nursery

The BribieIsland Community Plant Nursery is open Tues to Sat 8 am to 12 pm The Bribie Island Lions Market

10th December at Tintookie Park Woorim 7am - 1pm. Bribie & District Woodcrafters Assoc & Bribie. Island Gem Club Open Day and Markets

Our Markets Are Held On The Last Sun Every Month 8am - 12pm Contact Ian Trail 0401 134 384 a special Xmas open day and markets on the 11th of December, 8.00 am till 12 noon. FOOD, WINE & ISLAND TIMES MARKETS

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Horoscope

You’re right to be proud of your talents and abilities. You can’t solve every problem that comes your way (or know every answer) but you’re not too proud to admit to being out of your depth. Which means you don’t delude anyone, or lead them up any garden paths. If you’re unsure about anything this week, don’t be afraid to admit it. Your honesty will give someone else a chance to share their skills – and together you’ll find the missing information. It will also deepen a relationship, in a surprising, and delightful way. Unmissable gift… completely free audio and video forecasts. Go to ozfree.cainer.com

YIf it’s true that ‘you are what you eat’, I must be a Margherita pizza. What about you? They also tell us that ‘we become like the company you keep’. Let’s hope this one isn’t true either or we could both be in trouble! We are who we are of course. Although we can be influenced by other people, we can’t be fundamentally altered. There’s a situation in your world for which you must take full responsibility. Eat what you like. Talk to whoever you choose. But don’t let anyone hijack your plans. They’re yours… and they’re excellent. Don’t miss out… completely free audio and video forecasts. Go to ozfree.cainer.com

Here’s a cake I prepared earlier. Would you like a slice? Go on, help yourself. You can eat as much as you like and offer it to your nearest and dearest too. Rather miraculously, it’s self-replenishing! In real life, we’re not supposed to be able to have our cake and eat it. But, with Venus settling into your sign, the cosmos brings an abundance of treats your way. Just because too much of a good thing will eventually be bad for you, doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the gifts on offer now. Do you deserve them? You definitely do. Try this out… completely free audio and video forecasts. Go to ozfree.cainer.com and video forecasts. cainer.com

Sometimes, we need to take action. And sometimes we need to hold back. But it gets tricky when we can’t work out what kind of time it is! You’re currently dealing with one of those situations where you’re not sure whether to throw yourself in, or wait patiently and let things unfold. It’s not easy to be uncertain. But it’s better to be unsure than to force yourself to make a decision. The truth, is that you need to take action and be patient! Make a change, but try not to envisage the result. Wait… and the best outcome will ensue. An amazing service… completely free audio and video forecasts. Go to ozfree.cainer.com

The trouble with being adaptable is that we find ways to put up with all sorts of situations we shouldn’t have to put up with. Some people live for years looking at wallpaper they hate, or with uncomfortable sofas. Or put up with noisy neighbours and irritating colleagues. They just find an inner mechanism that enables them to ‘cope’. If we can manage that, no wonder we can also manage to live with adversity and difficulty. Are you putting up with more than you should? This week, it’s time to draw back the curtains and let the sun shine in. There’s more… completely free audio and video forecasts. Go to ozfree.cainer.com

You’ve been struggling to set your own agenda and to separate your problems from someone else’s. It is as if you’ve had no choice but to conform to their wishes and demands. That’s about to change. As your ruler links with Venus before moving forwards once again, you’re empowered to create boundaries that suit you. Here comes the clarity you need to assess a situation and address an imbalance of power. If you’re clear about where you stand (and what you’re prepared to do) you’ll rekindle your enthusiasm. A brilliant offer… completely free audio and video forecasts. Go to ozfree.cainer.com

Grab your deerstalker and start looking for clues… a mystery’s unfolding before your very eyes this week, and it’s to your advantage to solve it. First, though, you need to decide what kind of investigator you’re going to be. If the idea of being one of those detectives who assume the worst and jump to obvious (wrong) conclusions doesn’t appeal, you’ll need to draw on your intuition. And be confident about your ability to form a subtle, accurate appraisal. Think creatively. This case reveals a vital clue to your future. Our gift to you… completely free audio and video forecasts. Go to ozfree.cainer.com

Something’s changed. You’re not so certain about what you’re feeling. Your emotions have been stirred up. A series of intense encounters have caused you to question yourself and your assumptions. Interestingly, although this has made you feel vulnerable you can’t ignore a growing sense of excitement. Vulnerability makes us more sensitive. If you can allow yourself to grow and change, you can step away from the metaphorical suit of armour that’s been weighing you down, and enjoy a lightness of being that brings joy. Right here, right now… completely free audio and video forecasts. Go to ozfree.cainer.com

If you look for it, you can find beauty in the ugliest of situations. You can find hope in disappointment. And magic in the humdrum chores of the everyday. The fact that it isn’t easy to see them makes each discovery more satisfying. This week, you find yourself having to deal with issues you’d prefer not to have to deal with. They don’t match your New Year expectations. But the Mars and Venus link puts you in a powerful position. There’s a silver lining in every cloud. By changing how you look at things, you’ll find treasure. Discover the inner you… completely free audio and video forecasts. Go to ozfree.cainer.com

If you want to look ten years younger, you can decide to go on a diet, invest in a cosmetic procedure, or make a courageous decision. While the first two methods will be costly in some way, (and only do a temporary job) the other will keep you young (and could even make you wealthier). So… does it involve something dauntingly difficult? No! This week, as your ruler, Venus, links to Mars, it enables you to decide what matters most and to give it more commitment. This will change the way you look and feel in every way! Oscar’s gift… completely free audio and video forecasts. Go to ozfree.cainer.com

Life on planet Earth offers us a smorgasbord of tastes and experiences. From gentle joys and precious pleasures, hope, generosity and positive energy, to trouble and trauma, stress and strife, hassle and hardship. All of which raises an important question. How can it be be full of all those things at the same time? And if it’s ‘full’, why does it sometimes feel empty? As Mars and Venus link, you receive a boost of selfconfidence. It enables you to see that a situation that’s been worrying you is easy (and quick) to deal with. Ready now... completely free audio and video forecasts. Go to ozfree.cainer.com

Although laziness and foolishness share similarities, they’re very different. It’s hard to work out which is at work because both lead to mistakes being made, and arrangements being overlooked. You’re sorting out a sticky situation. It would be easier if you knew why someone’s acting in an unhelpful way. Are they being unco-operative? Or accidentally unhelpful? Are they refusing to see the obvious or unable to work out what’s going on? Before you act, make sure you’re certain. They might be doing their best. Especially for you… completely free audio and video forecasts. Go to ozfree. cainer.com

FOOD, WINE & ISLAND TIMES Busy Fingers

THE REST OF THE DAY WILL BE DUMP RUNS, SO

if you purchase anything on Friday 23rd you will need to take it with you or wait until the 9th of January. Over this month we will continue to have sales, so we can lower our stock on hand ready for the new arrivals in the new year. This year is nearly at an end, and I would like to thank all our donators, customers, staff and volunteers for all the support this year. Our staff and volunteers have worked hard all year to help us give many donations to the island clubs, associations, and schools as well as VMR, SES, Police, Ambulance, Hospice and Global care. We hope we have succeeded in enhancing the quality of the lives of our residents whilst assisting our emergency services to keep us safe as well.

With the help of our supporters and the many customers that come through the shop we have been able to assist many associations on the island this month including our permanent assistance to VMR for fuel, Hospice for the Palliative Care Suite, and the monthly assistance with Foodbank and Fuel for BI Global Care. We have also assisted Tigers Soccer club with muchneeded security equipment plus upgrade work for the floodlights of Field 1. The Mahalo canoe club required a small shed for storage, Orchid Society IT equipment, and Wildlife Rescue need new possum release boxes and also animal boxes. BI Scouts needed IT equipment and handheld radios and 1st Aid kits and snake bite kits, BI Legacy asked for assistance in having a Christmas Lunch with music for the widows we have on the island, BI Quilters needed a hot water system and sewing equipment. BIEPA need a rechargeable megaphone and the Aged Care memory support wing needed games and puzzles to assist the residents.

We always welcome new volunteers, so if you have a few hours spare please give us a call at 3408 1014 or pop into the shop and speak to Sonia, we are registered with Centrelink for Job Seeker requirements. Newcomers to the island can easily make new friends as we have an excellent group of volunteers working with us, it is also a wonderful way of supporting our beautiful island and its residents.

REQUEST FOR PRESENTATIONS AND DONATIONS If you are a member of an island club or association and require assistance, please let us know. We try to assist all not-for-profit associations and sporting clubs, we also assist the Police, SES, VMR and the BI Hospice. Our President Pauline is quite happy to come along to your club and present our aims and goals and how your club can apply for assistance. Please call 3410 1920 or email busyfingers1@ bigpond.com if you wish to have a presentation or if you wish to apply for a grant of assistance. When applying for assistance please include a contact name and phone number and also a current equipment quote (from an island business if possible), tell us a bit about your association/club and membership and why you need the equipment you are requesting, and email it busyfingers1@bigpond.com Please be aware we only support Bribie Island associations and groups, not individuals. We have always asked the associations needing assistance, to use the island businesses where possible as we always try to support our island businesses ourselves. We have many tradies who support us through the year including Rodney of Island Signs, Mark of Bribie Office Supplies, Ian from the Ink Shop, Thomas at Virtue IT, Scott Baden our plumber, Ron of RJB Electrical, the guys at Leading Appliances and Browns Mitre 10, Lee our Bribie Locksmith, and Wayne of Bribie Air Conditioning and Refrigeration. Also, this year we have a new trade group assisting us with our recent roof leaks and cleaning - LowCost Roofing who came to the rescue a few times. Thank you all for all your support throughout the year.

Earlier last year we did a trial for pick-ups and deliveries to Beachmere, we are sorry to say that this trial proved to be inefficient and very timeconsuming, it was often just one pick-up or one delivery at a time which we could not commit to because of the distance. We apologise for any inconvenience but due to lack of demand, we had to cease the trial and once again have the roundabout at 7/11 Ningi as our border.