Eumundi Voice Issue 112, 6 March 2025

WHAT’S ON?

African Inspirations

Local artist Beryl Purvis brings her love of ethnic jewellery to an exhibition called African Inspirations that runs throughout March at the Pomona Railway Station Gallery.

Beryl draws on her childhood in Zimbabwe, and a lifetime of re-purposing beads and objects including glass, shell, wood and even coins, to bring together a collection of tribal jewellery. Beryl said, “I love re-purposing other people’s throw aways into my creations.” Visit: pomonagallery.com.au.

ANZAC troop train

The Gympie RSL has collaborated with the Mary Valley Rattler to organise an ANZAC troop train on 23 April from Gympie Station to Amamoor and return.

Upon boarding you will be greeted by cadets and given a red poppy. The Ode will be read, followed by station-made ANZAC biscuits. The VIP Booth is available on this troop train with a local cheese plate and bar facilities. Upon return to Gympie Station there is an option to enjoy an ANZAC-inspired traditional roast lunch and a beverage of your choice.

The troop train departs at 10am. Allow 3 hours for the return journey. Bookings: maryvalleyrattler. com.au.

Arts National Noosa

Arts National Noosa is a not-for-profit, volunteerled, national association providing talks on the arts across Australia. Their 2025 program includes monthly lectures through to October on topics as diverse as Australian films, Agatha Christie,

the art of maps, the Aztecs and avant-garde art.

On 29 March, Marc Allum from Antiques Roadshow will talk about his great discoveries and behind the scenes experience. Attendees are invited to bring an object for Marc to explore, however no valuations will be provided. Tickets are $30, which include wine and canapés. The talk starts at 2.30pm at St Mary’s Church, 17 William St, Tewantin. Bookings are essential. Email Jenny Reeve: membershipnoosaadfas@ gmail.com or visit: artsnational.au.

Bandaluzia Flamenco

Bandaluzia Flamenco returns to Eumundi on 4 April at the School of Arts Hall. A Paco's Tacos food truck will be on site, along with a cash only bar to quench your thirst. Doors open at 6pm, with the performance from 7-9.30pm. Bookings: trybooking.com/CXUZX.

Salsa in Eumundi

Learn to dance the Salsa classes run each Monday at Eumundi’s QCWA Hall on Memorial Dr. Beginner classes run from 7-8pm and intermediate classes from 8-9pm. No dancing partner is needed. Cost is $20/class for singles or $30/class for couples. Visit FB Cuban Dance Company or phone 0409 572 665.

Events at Fairhill Gardens

Fairhill Gardens in Ninderry has several events coming up.

Ian Driver will lead a Native Bees 101 workshop on 15 March from 9am-12pm. Learn about the role and variety of native bees in Australia, how to care for these stingless bees at home, manage a hive and harvest ‘sugarbag’ honey. Tickets are $40pp.

On 29 March, learn how to create your own terrarium with horticulturalist Vanessa Barker from 9.30-11.30am. Learn the best plant choices and care tips. Materials such as soil, mini plants, stones and moss are provided but bring your own glass container so you can take home your own creation. Tickets are $59pp.

Fairhill hosts regular Sundays with local musicians, often from 11am but sometimes from 2pm so check beforehand. Melissa and her band Solua bring their world music to the gardens on 9 March. Walk-ins are welcome or book a table in their Courtyard Cafe. Visit: fairhill.com.au.

Electrifying your home

U3A in Tewantin will host a talk by Zero Emissions Noosa on how to electrify your home while saving money and the climate on 14 March from 1.30pm. Listen to practical advice about a wide range of possibilities from appliances to cars. Register: u3anoosa.com.au.

Noosa Festival of Surfing

The surfing dog competition returns to Noosa from 14-23 March, along with other classic Noosa Festival of Surfing events such as longboarding and stand-up paddle board surfing. This familyfriendly festival appeals to surfers and nonsurfers of all ages. Visit: noosafestivalofsurfing. com.

Foreign Film Festival

The Sunshine Coast Foreign Film Festival has added the newly renovated Nambour Cinema to its other locations including the Strand Cinema Caloundra and BCC Cinemas Noosa.

Some great films have been coming to the coast and will continue throughout March. They include Oscar-nominated Emilia Perez (France), Black Dog (China), Seed of the Sacred Fig (Iran/ Germany), Funny Birds (France/USA) and The Practice (Argentina). Bookings: scfilmfestival. com.

Financial independence for women

WomenKind Australia Inc is hosting a 4-part series of workshops at The J in Noosa on practical steps to help women secure financial independence. The first workshop on 28 March runs from 8.45-10.30am and includes breakfast, expert speakers, take-home notes and Q&A with the experts.

WomenKind is a not-for-profit, non-denominational, apolitical organisation focused on supporting women reach their full potential in their personal and professional lives. Bookings: t.ly/4qxd9.

Street Feast Cooroy

Street Feast comes again to Cooroy on 14 March, complete with food trucks, dessert stalls, boutique retail stalls and music from 4-9pm at 30 Elm St. Entry is $3 per person. Street Feast travels around Australia offering local vendors the opportunity to showcase and sell their food and products and giving participants the opportunity to support local businesses. Visit: allevents.in/cooroy/street-feast-cooroy.

Chocolate & Chilli Festival

‘Sweat it out’ or ‘stick with the sweets’ at the Sunshine Coast Chocolate and Chilli Festival at The Station, Birtinya on 23 March from 11am4pm. There will be eating competitions, food trucks, unique chilli products, music and a beer garden. There’s something for everyone! Entry is $2 per person and children under 3yo are free. Visit: chillifestivalsaustralia.com.

Blues & Roots Festival

Kiani Jazz Music opens the Blues and Roots Festival at the Banana Bender Pub in Palmview on 15 March. Kiani was in the top 8 of Australian Idol 2024. Other acts include Alexis and Suzie, Craig Madden, Pat Nicholson and Bohemian Rogue. Tickets: sunshinecoastbluesfestival.com.

Noosa Arts & Crafts Assn open house

The Noosa Arts and Crafts Assn (NACA) is excited to announce its upcoming open house event on 22&23 March, from 9am-3pm at Wallace

House at 1 Wallace Dr, Noosaville.

NACA welcomes visitors to explore the diverse range of arts and crafts showcased by its talented members including acrylics, watercolours, beading and writing. There is also a pottery market with ceramics for sale, demonstrations, wheel throwing, hand building and decorative techniques on display. This event offers something for everyone to admire, browse, or purchase, and provides an excellent opportunity to join the active association. Free parking is available. For more information visit: noosaartsandcrafts.org.au.

Re-energise your brain

The Noosa Bridge Club is holding a course of bridge lessons commencing on 7 April for 8 weeks with a break over Easter. Lessons run from 9-11am and will be held in the clubhouse at 3 Wallace Dr, Noosaville. The course covers the basic concepts of bidding and card play and includes sessions of supervised play, commencing 15 April from 12.30-2.30pm. Cost is $80 and includes a copy of Paul Marston’s Introduction to Bridge.

Playing bridge not only provides a new brain challenge but also gives participants an opportunity to meet new friends in a friendly club atmosphere. There is also the opportunity to visit and meet members from other clubs around Australia, and indeed the world. It is a truly universal game for players of all ages and walks of life.

The club runs regular graded daytime playing sessions with regular graded weekend competitions across the Sunshine Coast and hinterland. To enrol please contact the club, phone 5447 1341 or email info@noosabridge. com.