The Gap RSL STOMP 2018 a resounding success As the sun was just beginning to rise over Brisbane on 12 August, members of The Gap RSL along with residents and business owners of The Gap were gathering at the eternal flame above ANZAC Square in the CBD to set off on this year’s Stomp. Despite being quite nippy in the morning, shrouded in the shadows of the CBDs high-rises, once we broke out across the ICB the weather was perfect all the way. We p r o g r e s s e d p a s t Victoria Park Golf Course and along Kedron Brook bikeway before having a quick break at the Dorrington Park hockey clubhouses in Ashgrove. From there is a was a quick walk back along the bike path to finish up at The Gap Football Club clubrooms. Gathered outside, the group enjoyed a BBQ brunch and being addressed by the Vice President of the RSL, Matt Bright, and our local
Councillor Steve Toomey who, as he does every year, stomped along with us. All funds raised from this year’s The Gap RSL Stomp will go towards the RSL erecting memorial gates in the recently upgraded Memorial Park in Glen Affric Street, The Gap. A big thank you to everyone who participated and we look forward to doing it all again next year. Walton Bridge Park Upgrade Turfs up!!...or down as the case may be. You have likely seen that the lovely
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new turf has been laid around the memorial site as the Walton Bridge Park upgrade continues, with the site fencing due to come down as soon as the turf has established, which shouldn’t be far away (if they haven’t been already). There are a number of improved ways to access the memorial, with stairs and ramps now installed. There are also lovely tiered levels looking down towards the creek. The project still has a little way to go, including the addition of a set of memorial gates that will be donated to the site from The Gap RSL. These should look spectacular and be a prominent reminder to us of the people who served and sacrificed from our little community over the years. The Gap RSL War Widows morning tea The Gap RSL is still hosting morning teas every month; however, they have recently been moved to 1pm on the fourth Tuesday of every month. On these occasions, members of The Gap RSL War Widows group get together
for morning tea and a friendly chat at The Gap Football Club clubrooms. Although named the ‘War Widows’ the group is very welcoming of current or ex-service personnel’s spouses who may be looking for some fellowship and support. These ladies and gents have some amazing stories, and if they weren’t serving themselves, they were the bedrock of support back home that kept our forces going overseas. If you’d like to come along to one of the morning teas and meet everyone please contact The Gap RSL on the details below. Contact us To keep up to date with all The Gap RSL’s activities and events, please follow us on Facebook (@TheGapRSL). If you have any enquiries, please contact us via the details below: Phone: (07) 3300 9439 Email: gap_rsl@bigpond. com Post: The Gap RSL, PO Box 122, The Gap QLD 4061 Facebook: @TheGapRSL Lest We Forget
National Servicemen’s Association of Australia (Queensland) Inc by Dave Livett
The Association’s Brisbane North West Branch meets on the third Sunday of each month (next September 16) at RSL Gaythorne commencing 10.15 a.m. New members and visitors are welcome. The Association exists for the wellbeing of all Australian nashos and wives/widows thereof. The Association is open to all Australian nashos who served in either of the two schemes operating between 1961 and 1973. Nashos who served for countries other than Australia are welcome as associate members. For information about branches nearest to you or how to apply for the two medals which all Australian nashos are entitled phone 33241277 or scroll website www.nashoqld.org.au. For further information on Brisbane North West Branch phone Dave on 33663191. website: http://www.westernecho.com.au