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READY FOR SCONE OFF
THE busy ladies at Beerwah QCWA are dusting off their aprons in preparation for the ultimate scone bake-off (aka Scone off ). Our local ladies will be competing against ladies from Country Noosa and Mary Valley Country on Sunday, June 20, vying for the top title in what promises to be a friendly but highly competitive event.
Debbie Ives from Beerwah QCWA said the local ladies were looking forward to a bit of friendly competition and were keen to represent the Glasshouse Country region and hopefully take out a few top titles as well.
“One of our members, Katrina Odgers, is known as our resident Scone Queen. Her plain and pumpkin scones are amazing, so we are feeling quietly confi dent,” Debbie said.
“Last year at our branch Scone Festival they were so popular that she ended up heading back home halfway through the event to bake up some more.”
Katrina said she had a few special scone baking secrets up her sleeve that she had gleaned from pouring over old recipe books and CWA cookbooks in her quest to bake the best scones.
She is looking forward to fl ying the fl ag for the Glasshouse Country area and, when asked for her thoughts about competing against other ladies for the best scone titles, said she was ready to pit her skills against the others and to “bring it on!”
“It’s actually a bit of a science to making sure you have the right amount of ingredients to make great scones. My biggest tip for anyone is to keep your hands off and out of the scone mixture unnecessarily to avoid over handling,” Katrina said.
QCWA Beerwah ladies will also be volunteering at the Scone Time Bankfoot House events in June and September, and are also busy planning for their own Scone Festival 2021 in August.
Tickets for the Country Noosa vs Mary Valley Country vs Glasshouse Country Scone off are selling fast, so get in quick to support our local QCWA competitors in their bid to win the best scone crown. The categories are CWA classic, savoury scone, fruit scone, rogue scone
QCWA Beerwah ladies get ready to “bring it on” at the upcoming Scone off event – Debbie Ives, Helen Johnsen, Brooke Murray, Luisa Murray and Katrina Odgers and gluten-free scone. The event is also a fundraiser and awareness raiser for Sunshine Coast Riding for the Disabled. Tickets are available from $25 at www.trybooking.com/BPMTG This epic Scone off event will take place at Sunshine Coast Riding for Disabled venue in Monak Road, North Arm on June 20 from 2.30-4.30pm. www.facebook.com/sconeoff
GLASS HOUSE Mountains locals will have noticed work going on at the community hall in Coonowrin Road in recent weeks, with lots of activity and scaff olding on site.
There have been a couple of projects on the go during this time, with the biggest being the replacement of the roof, which suff ered damage during a hailstorm in late 2019. The cost of this work is covered by insurance.
While this replacement work was under way, the roof over the outdoor area adjacent to the park has been extended about 2m to align with the fence. This extension also features a bullnose fi nish to complement the awning at the front of the hall.
The extension will give better weather protection, with the plan being to eventually enclose the area with either a permanent wall or blinds to further protect from sun and rain.
Maintenance work has also been carried out at the rear exit of the hall, including replacing rotting timber on the landing and timber railings; extending the roof area to provide better protection from the elements; repositioning a small window; and concreting an area at the bottom of the stairs that was uneven and a safety hazard.
The hall committee thanked the Sunshine Coast Council for a $12,000 grant towards the project and acknowledged the council’s continuing assistance with the committee’s work of preserving and maintaining the 105-year-old hall for the benefi t of the local community.
For details on hiring the hall contact John Winterhoff on 5496 9349.
Committee meetings are held at 4pm on the fourth Sunday of the month and anyone interested in attending is welcome.
Rear of the hall
THE Maleny Visitors Information Centre (MVIC) Committee held a thank you morning tea at The Orangery Maleny for its volunteers during National Volunteer Week, with 38 MVIC volunteers attending.
MVIC president Scott Lanyon, Member for Glass House Andrew Powell and Cr Winston Johnston each spoke about the appreciation for and value of volunteers in the local community.
Ann Robertson also received an appreciation award for the 14 years that she has organised MVIC famils and social outings for the volunteers. Ann’s commitment has been much appreciated by volunteers and local businesses.
At the 2021 MVIC annual general meeting Ann will step down from the famil role but you will still see her smiling face in the centre as she will continue volunteering.
MVIC president Scott Lanyon, Anne Robertson, Member for Glass House Andrew Powell and Sunshine Coast councillor Winston Johnston
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