JULY 2023

The Bongaree NHW newsletter will no longer be delivered to our neighbourhood

We will be trialing the NHW information through the Bribie Islander Magazine thus broadening our circulation- once a monthup to Christmas 2023.This will circulate through East Pumicestone area and we investigating a hard copy being made available in the Bribie Central Arcade, courtesy of Charter Hall.

The Bribie One / Bongaree NHW meetings will continue on the third Tuesday of each month ( except December) -at 9.30 am ANZAC Room Bribie R.S.L. and we will still engage interesting guest speakers from local organisations and further afield.

Next meeting will be TUESDAY 18th Julywith guest speaker Maria Bennett C.E.O. of Neighbor Hood Watch Queensland.

Just a couple of local activities ;- Sandstone Point Lions are holding a Auction and Fashion Parade of pre-loved clothing at 1.30 pm Saturday 15th July at U3A Recreation Hall, 1st Avenue. Entry is $10 ea with

proceeds going to Prostate Cancer Research and local charities. This is their third year of operation and the champagne and chocolate on entry certainly kicks off a fun afternoon.

Congratulations to Sandstone Point Hotels RODEO day and Fireworks. A great day with NO major hassles with neighbors and that includes the fireworks- it can be done! The Q.F.S – S.E.S. and Park Rangers should also be congratulated on a very successful Burn-off of the bush around the bottom end of Bribie. Also -thanks to the Lions and volunteers who provided food to feed the workers over the three days burn off.

Have you noticed that the Bribie Island and District Neighbor hood Centre has moved to No 50 Verdoni street-just up the road from where they were! The move is to allow for a new purpose built building to be erected on the old site.

Bribie Island Uniting Church Webster Street Bongaree , will be holding a “Crusty Bread and Soup” luncheon on Friday 14th 11.30 for 12oclock at the church. Bookings are essential phone

Neena-0417721598 and book$20 a ticket.

Cars parking on the footpaths blocking pedestrians from walking past. A bad habit! I hate seeing residents and children forced to walk out onto the road just to walk down a street , just because somebody parked their car across the footpath. I know we live in a Holiday resort community, but we still should abide by the rules. You are not allowed to park on footpaths, divided strips – Bicycle paths- painted islands or nature strips adjacent to a roadway. You can be fined by MBRC or Qld Police

What can you do to help solve and or prevent crime ? For starters- look at installing CCTV cameras on your property. Report suspicious activity or information and a possible crime, to Crime Stoppers -anonymously on 1800333000 and complete the on line form. If the criminal activity is happening now ! call triple 0 and file a Police Report. It is up to us – Police can not be everywhere- still require action or an answer – call Police Link on 131444. See you at the next meeting Tuesday 18th all welcome.

All visitors are invited to attend. Next meeting 18th July 2023 - ANZAC Room Bribie RSL or Contact Greg Rollason PH: 3408 1998 or 0431 598 560.

FB Bongaree Neighbourhood Watch E: bongareenhw@outlook.com

Bongaree NHW Inc. P.O. Box 1376 Bongaree Qld 4507

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