The Everton Echo - February 2022

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Rotary Club of Mitchelton welcomes 39 new Aussies on Australia Day

Mitchelton kick started the Australia Day celebrations with a citizenship ceremony to welcome 39 new Aussies at the Arana Leagues Club, Arana Hills.

Presiding Officer Tim Mander MP announced that the citizens are from 16 countries, including Egypt, South Africa, Hungary, Zimbabwe, Jordan and the United Kingdom, and are joining thousands of other Australians who are celebrating citizenship on our national day.

Australian citizenship ceremonies are an important part of our nation's celebrations with more people becoming citizens than any other day of the year.

The event was attended by the Jubilee Singers whose beautiful tones welcomed the new citizens with the national anthem and other great songs to celebrate. The Jubilee Singers are also celebrating 50 years of performing this year!

Australia Day gives all citizens, whether by choice or birth, the opportunity to openly reflect on what it means to be an Aussie and to celebrate our great nation, our rich indigenous and migrant history and our promising future.

Tim Mander MP encouraged everybody on Australia to celebrate the values that make us proud to call ourselves Australian, including the respect for the freedom and dignity of others, the rule of law, democracy and a fair go for all.

Thank you to club member Ralph Davies who organised the entire event, the Rotary Club of Mitchelton would like to make a mention of thanks to him for all his efforts to ensure that the event proceeded.

Another thanks goes out to candidate Dr Mohammed Khairy Abdelmaksoud Els Abdelaty, of Egyptian heritage for providing the response on behalf of the recipient's and sharing their story.

A delicious morning tea was also provided by the Arana Leagues Club of scones, fresh fruit, lamingtons, sandwiches, and warm beverages, which was enjoyed by all.

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Step 1: Preheat oven to 190 degrees Step 2: Whisk butter and sugar until combined Step 3: Add egg and mix well.

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Thank you to Cooper C. Aged 10 from Ferny Grove for his image. Cooper wanted to send in this picture to show how the Bunya Dump is turning some peoples trash into treasure.

‘I thought this picture was really cool. It’s of all the interesting things people have thrown out and the tip have reused to decorate their roundabout,’ said Cooper

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Anonymous Donor with a Lions Heart

Christmas is a time for giving and this was certainly apparent at Brookside Shopping Centre last month.

As per every year, The Lions Club of Brisbane Bunya were selling their Christmas Cakes and puddings at their stall within the shopping centre, when an individual at the Brookside Shopping Centre stall indicated their desire to purchase all the cakes and puddings displayed on the table - which they did.

Much to the surprise of the Lions volunteers, the cakes were instantly donated back for resale and the anonymous donor went on their way.

Lions Club of Brisbane Bunya President Ms Kay Liddle wants to thank the community for supporting the Club’s Christmas fundraising projects in 2021 .

‘Record cake and pudding sales were made along with a noticeable increase in giving sentiment and sincere generosity,’ she said.

‘Literally tonnes of Christmas cakes, puddings and trees were sold along with cash donations and raffle ticket sales which helped raise tens of thousands of dollars.’

Further, Ms Liddle said the bulk of the funds raised go directly to local community projects including school breakfast club, community centre donations, sausage sizzles, and maintaining community assets. Some funds also reach into medical research laboratories working to cure diabetes and childhood cancer.

Brisbane Bunya Lions Club member and Project Chair for Christmas Fundraising Mr Kevin Hedges also extends a big thank you to local businesses and members of the public for heartening support and generosity.

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President, Brisbane Bunya Lions Club Ms Kay Liddle and Project Chair Christmas Fundraising Mr Kevin Hedges.

‘Our gratitude also extends to Brookside Shopping Centre management who continue to provide tremendous support providing space for the selling of the cakes and puddings.

‘Perhaps the most pleasing aspect of these projects was the generosity and positivity of our community through their purchases and the high level of generosity in loose change and notes that were dropped into the white donations bucket - thank you,’ said Mr Hedges.

Further, other businesses also sell the cakes as a community service contributed greatly to the fundraising efforts.

Businesses involved included Westpac Brookside, Rode Meats, the Anglican Parishes of Grovely including Arana Hills and Mitchelton churches and other local outlets.

For anyone wondering, yes, the cakes and puddings are available all year round, email brisbane-bunya@lionsq3. org.au or visit www.facebook.com/LionsBrisbane.

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Sweat For Joy And Connection

Ladies - Get Ready to Squat, Shake, Stretch, Box, Bounce, Breathe, Shop, Sip and Socialise on 26th March to make a collective stand against domestic violence.

Sweat Like A Girl is back in 2022, with all funds going towards DV Connect. 10 local fitness businesses have signed on to power women through a sweat-inducing exercise marathon of fitness classes from self-defence to HIIT, yoga to zumba, bootcamp to pilates, run training to jazzercise, boxing to meditation - all connecting to the joy of movement.

If sweating isn’t your thing - then you can still support local businesses and connect by checking out the market with over 20 stalls already signed up offering giftware, homeware, health & beauty products, women's clothing, active wear and delectable treats.

The event is the brainchild of Hills Womens Collective founder Briony O’Connor. Briony founded the group in 2019 with like-minded women who believe that small actions from many can make a difference and are passionate about empowering people in their local community. Having worked as a Physiotherapist for many years Briony, learnt the importance of putting people’s chronic pain in context, often finding that as she started to unpack their stories there was often abuse of some form in their background. She wanted those women to have a voice and be heard, to have a lifeline and that is what organisations like DVConnect provide and why she is passionate about fundraising for them.

The concept of putting together an exercise marathon to do this came from a desire to help women find joy in movement in its many forms and to see that we are stronger when we

Rotary isn’t just a club to join, but rather an invitation to endless opportunities, it’s amazing what we can accomplish when hearts and minds work together.

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The Hills Womens Collective are a collective. Lastly, there is no better feeling than to have a sense of belonging, so creating an event that brings our North West Brisbane community together to support our small businesses through markets and networking was my other driving influence.

Women on the Hills. Call up your girlfriends, share a coffee in the morning, a workout or 10 throughout the day, shop to support local small businesses, and know that the price of your ticket has helped support women and families experiencing domestic violence.

"None of us, including me, ever do great things. But we can all do small things, with great love, and together we can do something wonderful." – Mother Teresa.

The event is on Saturday 26th March 2022 at St Williams School, Dawson Parade, Keperra. It’s open to women from 12 years and over. Tickets are $30 for students, $50 for adults.

For tickets:, scan the QR Code at the bottom of this article.

Hills Women’s Collective would like to acknowledge their local sponsors who are helping this event to be bigger and better this year. Arana Hills Leagues Club as a major sponsor and Harcourts is a Level 2 sponsor.

If you’re a local business who would like to get involved and help the group hit their goal of raising more than $10K for DV Connect then you can still donate to the raffle. Email hillswomenscollective@gmail.com

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Join the Great Guiding Movement

Members of the Everton Park Girls Guides with members of the Brisbane Bunya Lions Club and Australian Lions. Late last year a defibrillator was funded, sourced and installed as a collaborative project between the organisations at the Everton Park Hut. Girl Guides Queensland is the largest youth organisation for girls and young women in Queensland with almost 5000 youth Members and 1000 volunteer Leaders and adult Members.

We provide a non-formal educational program designed to create leaders of tomorrow by building on strengths and personal skills development.

This program is flexible and can be designed to suit each individual youth Member and adult Members goals.

Guides welcomes and actively seeks members from all racial, ethnic, religious and socio-economic groups. Right now the Everton Park Guides have capacity for more members and they'd love to encourage more little ladies into believing in themselves! They meet at the Everton Park Hut in Teralba Park

(120 Pullen Road, Everton Park) and all units meet through term time. Here are just a few of the different patrols.

Gumtree Guides Suitable for ages 7-10yrs. They meet on Wednesday's from 5:30pm -7:30pm. Contact Leader Kiata on kiata06@yahoo. com.au for more information.

Moerlina Guides Suitable for ages 10-18yrs. They meet on Thursdays.

10-14yrs meet at 6:30pm - 8pm 14-18yrs meet at 6:30pm - 8:30pm Contact Leader Kulan on zooke82@gmail.com for more information.

Garuwa Guides Suitable for ages 10-18yrs . They meet on Fridays from 6:30-8:30pm. Contact Leader Ash on everton.park.garuwa. guides@gmail.com for more information.

Gumnut Guides Suitable for ages 5yrs to 7.5yrs. They meet on Saturdays from 2pm - 4pm . Contact Leader Tabitha (Kirra) on Eganfamily1@ gmail.com for more information.

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Play hockey – a sport for the whole family

Not only did Adam Day find fun, fitness and new friends at Northern Suburbs Hockey Club, he also found his future wife there.

Adam is excited to tackle his 20th season of hockey with Norths in 2022 and share experiences at the club with his wife, Tanya.

‘I like the supportive community-minded attitude of the club and how it provides a great, fun atmosphere in which to get some exercise,’ Adam says.

Adam plays hockey alongside his adult son, with his teenage daughter also at Norths. He says hockey is for the whole family including parents who take up the sport after being inspired by their children.

‘We have so many members that have taken up hockey in their 40s with great success due to the great support from experienced players, just like the club does for our juniors,’ Adam says.

Husband and wife Adam and Tanya Day met through playing Norths is a social, inclusive and family-oriented club hockey at the Northern Suburbs club. where people of all ages and experience can play in a friendly atmosphere and with competitive spirit. Tanya says Norths has teams for girls, boys, men and women from Under 7 to Masters age, for social and elite-level players.

‘It’s great that everyone can play hockey at all ages to keep fit, engaged in the community and have fun,’ she says. ‘There is a team to suit all ages, fitness and skill group. That’s the amazing thing about hockey – you can play from the age of five to 85.’

Norths is the only Brisbane hockey club with its own artificial turf practice pitch, grass fields and clubhouse, with a bar and canteen facilities for social functions.

Whether you are interested in a social sporting experience or the competition of high-level hockey, there is a Norths team for you.

Norths will hold its sign-on day for new and returning players at Dorrington Park, Mirrabooka Road, Ashgrove on Saturday 5th February from 10am to 2pm.

For more information phone 0403 587 587, visit www.northshockey.org.au or search for Norths Hockey on Facebook.

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The Legacy of Beginners Chance to Embrace Bowling Life Member An update from the Gaythorne Bowls Club It’s on again! Yes, the FREE Tuesday evening Barbara Introduction To Bowls sessions in March.

Barbara holding the Barbara Bond Club Team of the Year Award prior to presentation to the team

In 2021 Arana Netball Club bid farewell to life member, Barbara Bond as Barbara left the Hills for a seachange.

Barbara joined Arana Netball Club over 30 years ago when her daughters played. Over the years Barbara also watched her nieces and great nieces play Netball for Arana. Barbara has worn many hats in her time at Arana Netball including; team manager, umpire, coach as well as covering substantial roles in our committee as umpiring convenor and president.

Before retiring from volunteering with Arana Netball, Barbara long held the position of publicity officer and was our link to Arana Sports.

For a long time, Barbara was our most qualified coach, Barbara has continued to share her love of netball and exceptional coaching skills, coaching at her granddaughter's club.

Barbara is a life member of Arana Netball, her dedication to the club was exceptional. Running many fundraising events, playing an integral role in Arana Netball and having access to the courts and clubhouse we have today. Barbara has always been a big supporter of netball families. She was passionate about recognising members' contribution to the club and supporting new committees with her wealth of knowledge.

In honour of the contribution Barbara made to Arana Netball Club, 2021 saw the introduction of the new Barbara Bond Club Team of the Year award. This new award recognises its namesake and all that Barbara stood for over her many years of service to the club. Barbara joined our 2021 trophy presentation and was honoured to present the 2021 award to Arana 1 (opens). Arana 1 were 2021 premiers, 6 of the players coached during the season, 5 team members volunteered on our committee, 6 were life members and 4 were umpires. Barbara was president when some of the Arana 1 players started playing and even coached some of these girls when they were little nippers. Barbara's club values live on in our players which is clearly evident in our Arana 1 players and their commitment to the club over their many years of playing netball at Arana.

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These sessions are very popular with people of all ages looking for a new activity to undertake during the coming year. Any outdoor activity is very popular at the moment, and lawn bowls meets that criteria perfectly. The cooler evening temperatures and the relaxing atmosphere created during these sessions makes learning this new activity very pleasant for the participants. Gaythorne Bowls Club holds these sessions 4 times a year in association with the Brisbane City Council and their Active and Healthy Program. Primarily aimed at people aged 50 and over, people of all ages are welcome to come and give lawn bowls a try. So, go to your diary, and mark in 6pm to 8pm every Tuesday in March as Intro. To Bowls night at Gaythorne Bowls Club. Then, phone Gaythorne Bowls Club on 3855 2725 to say you will be attending the sessions, and on the nights, your footwear is to be enclosed flat-soled shoes. Easy.

What a difference a month and COVID makes. Last month’s article was promoting our chef/caterer at Gaythorne Bowls Club, but this month, I have to advise that Covid and a lot of peoples’ desire to dine-in and not dine-out has probably been the reason why our chef/caterer has ceased operating at our club. Is there a caterer/chef in our local area looking for a new venue with fully approved and up-to-date kitchen facilities? If so, contact Gaythorne Bowls Club on Ph. 3855 2725. There is no denying that to start up a new enterprise at this time will be challenging, but if you have good food, a pleasant personality and good social media promotional skills, give the bowls club a call to discuss further. Alternatively, if you are a chef looking for some extra hours each week, please give the club a call to discuss this option also.

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The Echo Gecko This month, we welcome our new columnist Richard Lancaster to the Echo News family. Check out his latest column, and keep your eyes peeled for more to come!

Money.

The likes of Nicole Kidman, Keith Urban, Dannii Minogue, Matt Damon, George Clooney, Julia Roberts and dozens of others have all effortlessly entered this country, with nary a whisper. When quizzed, politicians use their ease of access as being beneficial to our economy. In other words, its money that is at heart of the matter.

Money, so the old saying goes, is the root of all evil. Those words were sung by the Andrews Sisters with their hit song of 1946 and echoed several decades later by ABBA, Pink Floyd and a few others. Whether it comes in paper or plastic notes or coin, money is one of, if not the most powerful force in the lives of most.

Early humans developed the barter system to trade goods and services, eventually using spices or even salt as currency. It was only when some bright spark invented, what we now call money in about 5000BC, that humans started to get serious about money. An Indo/European people, the Lydians, were the first known people to mint their own coinage around 700BC and others like the Romans and Greeks followed. The word money is derived from the Latin `Moneta` meaning mint or money. Moneta was the original name of the Roman goddess Juno, in whose temple Roman coins were minted.

There are now 180 known currencies worldwide being used by 195 countries with the British pound being the oldest still in use. The pound dates back to the 8th century.

Currently the world’s strongest currency is the Kuwaiti Dinar, followed by the Bahraini Dinar, the Omani Rial and the Jordanian Dinar. The British pound comes in at number 5, with the United States dollar at number 10. The Aussie dollar rates at number 12.

The Iranian Real is currently reported to be the world’s weakest currency and joining it at the bottom of the currency heap are the Vietnamese Dong, the Indonesian rupiah, the Guinean Franc and the Laotian Kip. But all that glitters is not always gold, as another saying goes. Since Federal Parliament enacted the Royal Commission Act in 1902, Australia has conducted nearly 140 Royal Commissions. Queensland separately has held over 30. Most of these, have one common denominator at each of their essences. Money or the abuse of it. But since that time, we haven’t listened very carefully to the advice given by the Andrews Sisters in the first verse of their song, which is; Money is the root of all evil, Money is the root of all evil, Won’t contaminate myself with it, Take it away, Take it away, Take it away.

Yet again, can we survive without it?

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Grab a Snag and Looming Showtime for Support a Great Cause! our Gem Enthusiasts An update from the Mitchelton and Districts Gem Club The opening of the Gem Club Workshop has been delayed due to the Covid 19 situation.

MMOW Volunteers at a previous years Sausage Sizzle What is an Aussie week-end without the waft of onions and the traditional sausage in bread from your local Bunnings store?

Be sure to pop along to the Mitchelton Meals on Wheels (MMOW) sausage sizzle at Bunnings Keperra on Saturday, 19 March, 2022 to help with this major fund raising opportunity.

It’s a ‘win win’ opportunity for local residents to support our essential, not-for- profit service, as you enjoy a tasty snack and Mitchelton Meals and Wheels benefit from your patronage!

This wonderful community organisation relies on the generosity of the community to continue providing high quality service to their clients. Currently MMOW are in desperate need for new volunteers. As Michelle Duncan, Community Development Officer at Meals on Wheels North West, explains, it’s only through the support of their amazing volunteers that they are able to deliver ‘more than just a meal’.

‘Not only do we deliver delicious and nutritious fresh meals to our clients, our volunteers also offer a friendly face and conversation. Sadly, for many clients, our volunteers are the only people they’ll see on a daily/weekly basis. This is particularly true at the moment, with many of our clients isolating themselves as much as possible in order to keep safe with the increased number of COVID-19 cases,’ explained Michelle.

‘We are urgently seeking new volunteers to help deliver this vital service. By volunteering for just a few hours each week or fortnight, our volunteers make a huge difference in the lives of vulnerable folks living in our community.’

If you would like to volunteer, please call (07) 3354 3919 or follow MMOW on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ mealsonwheelsmitchelton Plus don’t forget to pop into Bunnings on 19 March and pick up a sausage either on your way in, or out, or both!

The club will be opening from February 10th (Thursday session) from 9am to noon for Lapidary work and noon to 3pm for Silverwork enthusiasts. We also have a Saturday afternoon session for Lapidary from 1pm to 4pm. The Clubrooms are situated at 40-46 Ferneydell Street, Ashgrove, and there is plenty of parking in the street.

There are a variety of diamond saws in the workshop from four inch up to 24 inch, which members may use during the workshop sessions. The workshop also includes diamond grinders, polishers, flat laps and faceting machines.

A nominal fee is charged for a workshop session and for cutting on the diamond saws an additional fee of 10 cents per square inch.

Club members are looking forward to the Gem Shows this year that various Clubs organise around the State and in the immediate surrounds of Brisbane. The Gem Show scene has been very quiet since the arrival of Covid-19 in 2020.

Gem Shows are a mix of displays by Club members, Traders selling Lapidary equipment, etc. and ‘tailgaters’. Tailgaters are individual members who want to dispose of their excess gemstone material and pay for a site at these Gem Shows to do that. These Gem Shows are generally advertised in Lapidary magazines. There is one at Aspley State Primary School on 5th and 6th March. Other Shows will be held at Mudgeeraba, Ipswich, Caboolture, and Beenleigh later in the year.

Tailgaters sell a variety of gemstone material as well as other items, such as lapidary machinery, mineral and fossils. It is a good source of buying ‘hard to get’ material. The Mitchelton and Districts Gem Club does not hold a show due to a lack of a suitable venues in the local area.

If you require more information about the Mitchelton & Districts Gem Club Inc. please contact John on 33511038 or Lloyd on 33512093. New members are welcome.

Are you looking for a fun, easy and rewarding way to help within the community?

Meals on Wheels Mitchelton is looking for volunteers to help within the kitchen and deliver meals.

All it takes is a few hours of your time once a week.

In sharing your smile, along with a little of your time, you will make a lasting difference to the life of a homebound individual.

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Qld Choir’s 150th Anniversary Call For Singers

As it gears up for its 150th anniversary this year, one of Australia’s longest-established choirs, the Queensland Choir, is calling for singers to join in its celebratory concert season.

‘Every year since it was established in 1872, the Queensland Choir has issued an annual call for new choristers to join the choir, and this year is no exception, with three major concerts planned to celebrate the anniversary,’ the Queensland Choir’s artistic director Kevin Power says.

‘Concert details are still being finalised but the first performance for the year – a light-hearted Choral Celebration of the choir’s history, will be held in Brisbane City Hall on Sunday May 8 as the opening concert of this year's 4MBS Festival of Classics. The Queensland Choir are this year's 4MBS Artists in Residence.

‘A Choral Celebration will present highlights of the choir’s history and some amusing anecdotes from its past and will feature some music that is rarely heard these days, along with more familiar pieces by Handel, Haydn, Grainger and others, all accompanied by the Brisbane Symphony Orchestra.

‘The Queensland Choir has made a significant contribution to Queensland’s cultural life since its foundation in pre-federation days, when Queensland was a remote colony and the only way audiences could hear music was to attend live performances, as there was no radio or recordings, let alone TV or TikTok. ‘The Queensland Choir has provided enjoyment and education for a wide range of audiences throughout its existence, employment for orchestras and Brisbane-based soloists who’ve performed with the choir in concert, and encouragement for

young singers by giving them the opportunity to sing solo and in the choir,’ Mr Power says.

‘We’ve entertained audiences in venues ranging from suburban town halls and community centres to Brisbane’s major concert halls, and the choir has sung at the opening of many of them, including Brisbane City Hall, QPAC, St Stephen’s Cathedral and the Old Museum Building. It has also performed at many significant historic events over the years, including fundraising concerts for the war effort and for disaster relief, Royal visits, thanksgiving services at the end of WW1 and WW2 and at Anzac Day services.

‘Singing in a choir is serious but also great fun, and as well as improving your musical and vocal skills, it boosts your social life, helps beat the blues by releasing endorphins which lower stress and anxiety levels, and beats going to the gym by increasing energy levels and working out muscles in the upper body.

“The choir would welcome additional singers in all sections for this year’s special anniversary program. Anyone interested in singing with the choir should contact us ASAP as auditions will be held at the end of January and early February.

Auditions are by appointment only, and full details are available on the Choir’s website, www.qldchoir.com. or by contacting the Choir at enquiriesqldchoir.com or call 0491 682 552 Thought for today...

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The Year that Was in the Bocce World

An update from the Newmarket Bocce Club, submitted by Mario De Marco, Secretary Newmarket Bocce Club.

Welcome and Happy New Year to all Everton Echo readers. Hope you all had a great Christmas. It’s a great time to spend with family and reflect on the year gone past and plan for a fantastic year ahead.

For some time now, I have written articles for the Everton Echo, though I have never written a resume of Bocce for a calendar year. It’s always been individual articles. I would like to share with you what the club got up to in 2021 and what was a very busy and successful year.

Our regular playing times are Tuesday mornings, Wednesday and Friday nights. We had three sausage sizzles at Bunnings Stafford. Not as many as previous years but a funding boost for the club nevertheless. The club also manned a sausage sizzle at the opening of the Moorooka Child Care centre and we would like to thank Sam and Koulla Zullo for giving the club that opportunity.

The club, along with the Redlands Bocce Club, was invited to give a Bocce demonstration (more like a fun day) at the Kurilpa Community Day for young people. It was great day for all.

We also had two bus trips during the year; Christmas in July at Maleny, and a September trip to Noosa. I’ll let you imagine the rest.

We had three competitions at Redlands Bocce Club, Tony Rosa Cup, Norm Hauf Cup and IPCQ Cup, which are all long standing sponsors. It all went fantastically well.

Furthermore, our club had a number of competitions. We invited Redlands Bocce on one occasion. A special mention must go to the Gold Coast Bocce club as we invited them over for a competition and they returned the invitation. After

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a lengthy absence they are back and we hope to have many more competitions together in the future.

There were two sponsored competitions during the year. The Vic and Lucy Alberti Cup and Bellview Homes competition.

Thank you to our sponsors. Something that was started by myself many years ago is the Champions League. It is held on Wednesday nights over six weeks and shortly after the competition we have a presentation night dinner. This competition is played in teams; however points are awarded for individual players. This event, alongside others mentioned have been in previous issues of the Everton Echo.

We decided to try something new. It’s called Precision bowls, a game that originated from the National Bocce organisation to encourage new players into the game. We had three Precision Bowl competitions during the year. We changed the rules slightly and decided to play during the week and it paid off with record number of members attending. Firstly, we had dinner followed by the competition. If you know any Bocce players ask them what they thought about it.

We have the ‘Baby Boomers’ club. This is a group of people that play Wednesday mornings. Some play social Bocce and others play cards. Throw in morning tea and you spend an enjoyable morning with friends.

You may have heard of the Special Olympics movement.

This organisation extends beyond our National borders. They have their own organisation with a full complement of admin, referees and coaches and the parents are also involved. They are a group of special needs children that play ‘Boccia’. If you ever have a Thursday night free, go to the bocce courts and have a look. You will be inspired by the professionalism and fun that these children have. Their experience and status has put some players on the world stage.

Last but not least are our corporate events, where we hire bocce courts and assist groups at their functions. It can be any type of function. We had the Fiat Car Club against Alfa Club, very competitive but a great fun night. The Canale Travel event where guests came along and chauffeured to the Bocce club, played bocce, had fun and then continued on their journey for lunch. Maria from Canale Travel has got it down to a T. Very well organised.

If you would like to get involved in the world of Bocce, give me a call on 0403 257 325 or Bill on 0431 458 481 and we can guide you through our wonderful game.

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You Can Always Lean on Picabeen

An update from the Picabeen Community Centre Picabeen has had a cautious start to the year. With the current health situation, we have not restarted any of our in-centre activities.

The centre is eager for the groups return when it is safe to do so and we will be posting on our social media and our website when the time is right.

Pllease remember, we are open for emergency food relief; we ask that people entering the grounds wear a mask and sanitise.

Please stay home if you are unwell.

We are also still conducting No Interest Loan applications.

These can be used for back-to-school items like uniforms and laptops. Please call our office to eligibility criteria and document requirements.

The Change Room Op shop at 65 Gilston Street, Keperra is open. We are seeking volunteers to help keep the shop open, Monday-Friday 9-4pm and Saturday 10-1pm. All training is provided for new volunteers, we require our volunteers and staff to be vaccinated and hold a current blue card.

Volunteering at the shop is an excellent way to build skills for a resume, meet people and connect in your local community.

To contact Picabeen please call 07 3354 2555, or email on info@picabeen.org.au You can follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ Picabeen or the Picabeen Change Room at /www.facebook. com/PicabeenChangeRoom The Picabeen Youth Team is also on Instagram here www.instagram.com/picabeen_ youth_team/

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Try Something New with VIEW in 2022

An update from the Brendale Evening VIEW Club Looking to meet some new people and try something different in 2022?

VIEW Clubs (Voice, Interests and Education of Women) are a valued part of The Smith Family, which the Brendale Evening VIEW Club support by sponsoring eight Learning for Life students. They hold monthly dinner meetings where you can enjoy a two course meal, chat with new friends and listen to an entertaining guest speaker.

Members meet for a regular coffee morning (which often merges into lunch!) on the first Saturday of the month at White’s Coffee Co., Bracken Ridge Tavern, Bracken Ridge.

Various other outings during the year are held, as well as the annual Fashion Parade.

Dinner meetings are held on the third Tuesday of the month at Aspley Hornets Football Club, 50 Graham Rd, Carseldine.

Visitors are always welcome to attend meetings, however a booking is required. Pop down and give them a try as they would love to meet you!

For more information, please email brendale.view@gmail. com or phone Shayne on 0409 991 428

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Lunch with the Ladies this Year!

The Mitchelton Branch of the Older Womens Network Qld Inc (OWNQ) meets regularly throughout the month and you are welcome to join us for any or all of our get togethers. All events are held outdoors until further notice.

Upcoming events are: • Tuesday 15th Feb 10am Coffee/Techno Morning at Arana Leagues Club • Saturday 19th Feb 10am Casual Coffee - Birds & Bees, Everton Hills • Wednesday 23rd Feb 10am to 11.30am Monthly Meeting (COVID_19 Pending) • Tuesday 1st Mar 10am Coffee/Techno Morning at Arana Leagues Club • Tuesday 8th Mar 10am Casual Coffee - Cafe Lagarto, Samford Valley The aim of the group is to provide information to women relating to a healthy outlook on ageing and to meet in a friendly, social atmosphere. OWNQ Mitchelton is part of a state-wide organisation with groups in 3 states of Australia, as well as a National Branch.

For more information about Mitchelton OWNQ ring Judith on 0434 811 566.

Ferny Grove Garden Club is looking forward to meeting again on Friday, 25 February 2022, at 1pm.

The club meets at St Matthew’s Church Hall, Church Road, Mitchelton. The Annual General Meeting will be held that day and they will arrange the program for the coming year. Each meeting will consist of the meeting, a speaker on a horticultural topic, afternoon tea and the opportunity to exchange gardening stories. For more information, please call the Secretary Elizabeth on 07 3851 0568.

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Christmas Cake Rush Done n Dusted!

An update from the Brisbane North Cake Decorators Association Happy New Year to everyone!

The Christmas rush is over and all those Christmas cakes are most likely all eaten. We enjoyed our Christmas party at the Aspley Hotel and had lots of laughs during our Secret Santa gift exchange.

Our ladies made over 190 Christmas cupcakes for the Mitchelton Meals on Wheels clients.

A great effort by everyone. Noela and her team were extremely grateful for the donation.

We are looking forward to another busy year and really hope that we are all able to continue meeting each month and sharing our knowledge with present and new members alike.

After deciding to cancel our January meeting as many of our members were still getting their COVID booster shots, our first meeting for the year is on Saturday 19th February. The meeting will take place at the Arana Hills Community Hall, Dawson Parade at 1.00pm.

We love to see new members come along and discover our craft. Check out our Facebook page by searching Brisbane North Cake Decorators Association QCDA or email brisbanenorthcakedecorators@gmail.com for more information.

Fun and Friendship Awaits at Arana VIEW

An update from the Arana VIEW Club Our next meeting is on March 2nd at the Arana Leagues Club, 10.30 for 11.00am start.

We all have our fingers and toes crossed that this meeting goes ahead.The committee decided to cancel the February meeting and we hope that the Omicron Peak will have settled by our March meeting. This means that the March meeting will be our Annual General Meeting and annual memberships will definitely need to be paid before this meeting. Cost for No time to get that the 2-course lunch and tea or service or repair done on your coffee is $30.00. sy e t r u o C BUSINESS, COMMERCIAL or Please save any stationery supplies that have been vehicle PERSONAL VEHICLE? collected and were being ! e l b availa Our full service mobile mechanics come to your brought along to our February meeting. The guest speakers home, site or workplace at a time that suits you. have been rescheduled for later in the year.

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Designing Rooms

Sensory patterns are a huge consideration when designing spaces for those living with neurodiversity.

But what else needs to be considered?

Creating a living space where loved ones feel able to be their authentic selves is important to most Australian families. But few take that obligation more seriously than Joanne Viney.

In 2017, the interior designer’s daughter was diagnosed as being neurodiverse. Twelve months down the track her son was confirmed to be on the autism spectrum and, soon after, Joanne herself was diagnosed.

Joanne says neurodiverse individuals - typically associated with diagnoses of Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, ADHD, Asperger Syndrome, Autism, Tourette Syndrome or Acquired Brain Injuries (ABI) - are part of a growing population that has previously been ignored in design.

Thankfully, more research is now being done with accessible and inclusive design practices starting to be incorporated into design for neurodiversities as well as physical disabilities.

Of the firm belief that our physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing are intrinsically linked, Joanne’s own experiences of neurodiversity prompted her to begin focusing on the ways functionality could be improved and how this could bring about improved personal and emotional connections to both her own home and that of her clients.

Humans work on seven different senses – Auditory (sound), Tactile (touch), Visual (sight), Vestibular (motion), Olfactory (both smell and taste) and Proprioception (sense of the body’s location).

Joanne says neurotypical individuals innately receive, collect

and process information about a space based on all of these senses instantly in a process called sensory integration. This provides a coherent perception of a situation or environment which then allows an individual the chance to make a decision on how to act.

For people on the autism spectrum, for example, these senses often lead to an “abnormal” response in terms of sensory information processing, she says.

Joanne, who works closely with Occupational Therapists when designing spaces for those living with neurodiversity, says it’s important the liveability of a space is also considered.

In designing with this in mind, Joanne says she considers the individual’s challenges and purpose of their spaces, along with their potential for unwanted distractions, sensory stimulation and way-finding.

When all is said and done spaces still need to be inspiring, engaging and also easy to navigate, she says. “Beautiful spaces still need to make sense at the end of the day.”

The core principles of Inclusive Design Inclusive – so everyone can use it safely, easily and with dignity.

Responsive – taking account of what people say they need and want.

Convenient – so everyone can use it without too much effort or separation.

Accommodating – for all people, regardless of their age, gender, mobility, ethnicity or circumstances.

Flexible – so different people can use it in different ways.

Welcoming – with no disabling barriers that might exclude some people.

Realistic – offering more than one solution to help balance everyone’s needs and recognising that one solution may not work for all.

Source:The Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment.

Submitted by Susanne Jones, Managing Director, Just Better Care Brisbane North and CBD

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History

Throwback Thursday - Delving into the Past The Hills District is steeped in history and The Hills Echo is delighted to celebrate that with our Throwback Thursday campaign.

Every Thursday, we publish a picture from the past with a little bit of information about the topic or era. Check out a just few of the images from last months posts below - we are sure they will bring back memories for many longtime local residents! Follow us on Facebook or Instagram (@echonewsbrisbane) to discover some of our districts intriguing history every Thursday. If you have a picture from the past you would like to share with us this campaign please email admin@echo-news.com.au

Glen Retreat Road, Mitchelton - c1932

Strathpine Airstrip - 1945

Yes there sure was in 1932! This farm sat in behind where the Mitchelton Primary and High schools now are on Glen Retreat Rd near Kooya Rd. The farm was owned by Mr. G. H. Dipple. Unfortunately the house was destroyed by fire in May 1936.

Image sourced from The Queenslander annual, November 7, 1932, p. 14, courtesy of the State Library of QLD.

Strathpine Airstrip during WW2. Today this area is Spitfire Avenue and now heavily urbanised.

This was one of three main fighter fields for the Brisbane area defence during the war. Airstrips were A1 and A2 in Strathpine and A3 in Petrie.

Pictured is A2.

Images courtesy of ozwar.com and State library of QLD.

Samford Road, Mitchelton - 1940 Hasn't Samford Road changed since 1940! This image is looking east towards Gaythorne. Bell's Paddock, now Mitchelton Oval is on the left. The road on the left before the crest is Prospect Road.

Image courtesy of State Library of Queensland

Arana Hills Library - 1975 Here is the Arana Hills Library in Cobbity Crescent under construction in 1975! What a great facility the library is, and I am sure you will all agree the staff there are phenomenal.

Image courtesy of Moreton Bay Regional Council Library.

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War Chronicles from Our Veterans

Lest We Forget! These simple words are spoken at ANZAC Day Commemorations every year. But how do we ensure that, as a nation, we don’t forget the sacrifices of these ordinary men and women whose actions and experiences were extraordinary?

This Story Australia is a charity dedicated to capturing and preserving the significant moments of Australia’s history, as told by those who experienced it first-hand via high-quality video documentaries.

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In collaboration with This Story, Echo News is delighted to bring you the third edition of our monthly segment that showcases just a few of the veterans whose full stories can be found on This Story's YouTube page (link available from thisstory.com.au).

If you are a veteran and would like to share your story, This Story would love to hear from you! Email jeff@thisstory. com.au or call 0439 661 448

Owen Benn

WW2 Veteran | Private, The Australian Army Owen Benn was born in Toowoomba, Queensland in April 1920 and spent his early years on a mixed farm property in Cambooya called ‘Newberry’. He joined the Australian Infantry after getting ‘itchy feet’ to leave the farm and because simply ‘we were at war’. Owen’s three brothers soon followed him with 2 serving in the navy and one in the air force.’

Claude Malone

Vietnam Veteran | Sapper, The Australian Army

Claude Malone grew up in Cherbourg, Queensland, volunteered for the Army in 1968 and served until 1974. He was told that the war in Vietnam would be over by the time he finished his training, but this proved wrong.

Claude spent time as a tunnel rat in Vietnam and remembers being sent into the darkness with a torch and a .45 which he called a ‘peashooter.’ Unfortunately Claude’ health was severely affected by Agent Orange and in later life he has had knee, hip and shoulder replacements as well as arthritis in his joints.

Terry Walker

WW2 Veteran | Trooper, Royal Hassars (RH) British Artillery Soldier

Terry Walker was born in Secunderabad, India in November 1923. He enlisted at Aldershot, England on the 30th May 1938 in the Calvary of the Line as a bugler. Terry was the colloquial “Ten Pound Pom,” arriving in Fremantle, Western Australia in 1957 before moving to Redcliffe, Queensland. Terry was instrumental in the construction of the Botanical Gardens in Redcliffe and was a founding member of the local Lapidary Club. Terry passed away in February this year.

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History

Here’s to 2022 being a BIG year An update from the Enoggera & Districts Historical Association

Upper Kedron Hall in Cedar Creek Road. Circa 1900

The Enoggera & Districts Historical Society Inc. (EDHS) has had a tough few years.

We have had to cut back on a number of our usual community activities due to the impacts of COVID-19 and key members of the Society passing away, moving out of the district or no longer being able to assist.

But as the saying goes, the only way is UP! We are looking at re-booting our association and coming back in a big way in 2022.

Our Annual General Meeting (AGM) is scheduled for 27 March. If you want to get involved with the Society, and perhaps join the management committee, please get in touch by phoning 0475 353 550.

With COVID-19 restrictions easing, we are looking at bringing back our annual ‘Open Day’ in July after a three year absence.

We have volunteers at the Enoggera Memorial Hall each Thursday from 9.30am to 1pm to host our public history display. Please drop in and say ‘hello’.

Remember to follow our news and updates on our Facebook page (Likes and Comments welcome!) or view information on our website www.enoggerahistory.org Of great importance, if you have any historical photos or memorabilia of Enoggera, North West Brisbane or the Hills District you’d like to donate to the Society … we’d love to hear from you! Drop in to the Enoggera Memorial Hall any Thursday morning or email enoggerahistory@gmail.com You may have something like the photo shown in this article of the Upper Kedron Hall in Cedar Creek Road, taken circa 1900.

Happy New Year to all and take care, everyone.

Andrew McMicking President

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School Days Recollections at Bunya School

An update from the Samford Museum

The Bunya School

In the early years of the 20th century, several families from today’s Hills district attended Bunya School.

When Bunya school closed in 1920 due to low numbers, two Bunya families were taken and collected by their fathers driving horse and buggy to Grovely School - later known as Mitchelton School.

Other families commented in their reminiscences recorded in Bunya School 1875-1965 by Melva A Welch, they attended Albany Creek School during the Bunya School closure. An idea to leave and return home at times corresponding with school came undone when a police truancy officer who rode out from Newmarket caught up with the boys and escorted them to school, where they attended regularly until Bunya reopened in 1926. At this time Jack Caesar transferred from Mitchelton School to Bunya - possibly to help reach the required numbers of pupils. For only a few months, children of a family dairy farming next to where Bunya Park used to be crossed the South Pine River to attend Bunya School.

Even though Bunya was ‘in the bush,’ the school was central for families from all directions.

The delayed 2022 school year has some similarities to 1932.

Then, children under 10 years were debarred from attending owing to the prevailing epidemic of infantile paralysis (polio).

By February 24, 1932 the I P Campaign Committee decided that public schools should remain closed to children under 12 until March 14.

For up-to-date information on Samford Museum’s opening hours, please check our website or call 3289 2743.

Research enquiries maybe emailed to info@samfordmuseum. com.au or call Geoff on 0417 610 983 .

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Reach Your Resolutions in 2022

Pop down and visit the friendly faces that make up the Nest Community

New Year’s Resolutions are traditionally made in the last hours of December 31 and, for many people, are abandoned before January ends.

If your resolution this year was to live more sustainably, spend more time outdoors, grow your own food, learn a new skill, meet new people, or give back to your community, The Nest Community can help ease your February guilt.

The Nest Community is a house on a hill at 720 South Pine Road. It’s a volunteer run community organisation with the aim of creating social connection through sustainability and skill sharing. The community now has around 100 volunteers who work in the haberdashery thrift shop, tend the garden and chickens, and teach sustainable craft workshops.

Managing director and co-founder Roz Fenson said in 2022 The Nest Community is looking to create more connection through their program of workshops.

‘One of our most popular classes is our ‘Learn to Sew’ session which takes people through the basics of using their sewing machine and how to make their own clothes or household items,’ Roz said.

‘This year we’re adding ‘Advance your Sewing Skills’ for those who have mastered the basics and are looking to do more.

‘We’re actually raffling everything you need to get started making your own items – a sewing machine, sewing and crochet classes, and a voucher for our own Nest Haberdashery.’

The Nest Haberdashery sells donated fabric, sewing machines and notions, as well as yarn, knitting needles and embroidery supplies. Keen crafters can join The Nest Haberdashery Facebook group for a preview of new items in store.

‘Last year we received more than 290 kilos of donated fabric and craft supplies which we have diverted from landfill. It all gets sorted and checked by our wonderful haberdashery volunteers ready to be turned into new things,’ Roz explained.

In 2022, The Nest Community will offer workshops in the basics of sewing, crochet, knitting, embroidery and quilting, as well as more advanced skills such as upcycling clothes, shibori tie dye, coil basket making, and the very popular rag rugs. There will also be kokedama workshops for gardening enthusiasts.

‘Because The Nest is about social connection and skill sharing, our workshop and haberdashery prices are low. We rerun our popular classes throughout the year so more people can get involved,’ Roz said.

Upcoming workshops can be booked through Humanitix at https://bit.ly/thenestworkshops.

Tickets for the Handmade Living raffle are available from https://bit.ly/handmadelivingraffle.

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New Local Support For Breastfeeding

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By Lawrey Goodrich

A super funny story about recycling that your boys will love!

North West Private Hospital in Everton Park has launched a Lactation Clinic for families seeking breastfeeding support, who have birthed either at North West or another obstetric facility, public or private.

The clinic is operated by International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs) who are health professionals trained specifically in breastfeeding and can provide guidance, up-to-date information and support for breastfeeding.

Maternity Services Manager Kim Pickering said the team can offer education and support across all aspects of breastfeeding.

‘This may include establishing feeding, how to know your baby is getting enough breastmilk and what to expect as your baby grows and develops,’ she said.

‘The lactation clinic has been created to provide families with the understanding and encouragement to feed their baby with confidence.’

The new appointment-based clinic is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons. There is a fee for service which may be covered by Medicare, private health insurance or can incur an out of pocket payment.

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Synopsis: Daniel Jeffries knows cars. More importantly, he knows his dad’s car, a 1970 Ford XW Falcon GT, his dad’s pride and joy. Daniel helped restore it. But then his dad became obsessed with recycling. Now the GT is a GT – oh no! To have a dump for a backseat is the worst. Especially when the school bully discovers Daniel.

The flies… The filth… The funk… Will Daniel’s reputation be rusted or restored?

Brisbane-based Lawrey Goodrick is an author/illustrator, and a long-term foster carer. With over ten years experience fostering children he knows the importance of exploring the nuances in human relationships, and sprinkling stories with belly laughs so kids connect.

Cans for Change explores what happens when Daniel is mortified as he is seen by the school bully just as his bindiving, can-recycling dad pops his head out of an industrial bin. Daniel takes off in his dad’s car, pretending he doesn’t even know him! The ensuing adventure revolves around a surprising police officer with a megaphone, a trip to the recycling station, an encounter with zombies, a tender moment with his dad, and a showdown of all showdowns with the school bully.

Look out for Lawrey Goodrick driving around the Brisbane region in his work ute. He tells us there are only a handful of takeaway drive-thrus that he’s too tall for but finding out the hard way the first time was so embarrassing that he almost felt like Daniel, the lead character in Cans for Change, and considered fleeing the scene of the bang. Cans for Change is available direct through Brisbane publisher hawkeyebooks. com.au

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THE FERNY REPORT

by Mark Furner M.P.

State Member for Ferny Grove

Demolition at Mitchie Special School in early January.

Mitchie Special School Upgrade The demolition work on the old admin building at Mitchie Special School is now complete. The new building and the refurbishment of some of the existing learning areas will be finalised later this year – weather permitting.

In recent times Mitchie Special School’s student numbers were close to exceeding its space so the construction of new facilities was a must. In 2020 the Palaszczuk Government allocated $9 million to ensure the school would have the facilities it needs.

This investment is just a small part of the $60 million injection of funding the Queensland Government has made into our local school infrastructure in the past few years – with more to come.

Last year Mitchie Special School marked it’s fiftieth year with some celebratory cake, a BBQ and the opening of the school time capsule. With this new construction, Mitchie Special School will continue to serve our community in important ways for many years to come.

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New volunteers are urgently needed to deliver meals to clients, many of whom are vulnerable and unable to access the community in these trying times. COVID-safe measures in place that will help keep you and clients as safe as possible.

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