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Mitchelton Rotary Club are inviting you to get involved by attending the event and remember to bring your family, friends, colleagues and team mates to this fun-filled trivia night. There will be an open bar, tapas, games, prizes, raffles and a whole lot of fun!! 100% of proceeds raised by the trivia night will go straight to mental health research and the Picabeen Community Centre Mental Health Training.
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To purchase tickets visit this site https://bit.ly/3R8pyc2 or scan the QR code on the flyer to the right. You can also purchase tickets through https://mitcheltonrotaryclub.org.au , alternatively send the club an email at MitcheltonRotary@ gmail.com and they can assist you. So please dig deep and attend this event to ‘Lift the Lid’ on mental health and get behind the cause by joining the Rotary for a fun night of trivia, crazy hat style!!!
Lifting the Lid on Mental Health
Support research into the causes and treatment of mental illness and attend our Trivia Night! Australian Rotary Health has created the “Lift The Lid” initiative to make these aims a reality. Sponsored by Mitchelton Rotary Club and Arana Leagues Club lift your hat for Lift the Lid and get behind this important cause by joining us for a night of Trivia fun!
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Forget haute couture and the avant garde masterpieces circling your Instagram feeds; feast your eyes upon the innovative, reinvented fashion stealing the moment at our inaugural Hayward Street Style Showcase!
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Sally Steele, one of the talented designers, will also be volunteering as a model, whilst Stafford Member Jimmy Sullivan is opening the show. Jackie Lewis will be our MC again.
Last year, over 160 people attended each event—even with COVID-19 restrictions—so 2022 is set for a big turn out! The new store at 32 Hayward Street, Stafford will be open from 5-6pm and food trucks will be on site. Our tickets are up on Eventbrite to a cheap $25 entry, including light refreshments.
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This October 21st at 6:30pm, a catwalk will roll out in the foyer of Stafford Corps in Hayward Street, ready for a diverse team of volunteering models to strut their stuff. The event will raise money for both Brisbane disaster relief and that of developing countries.
The first half of the showcase will feature designs from The Salvation Army looks streetwear, then brights and bolds inspired by Sally Steele, followed by After 5 masquerade styles. The second half will feature University of Canberra and Tafe Upcycles crafted by emerging design students. OTHER Glenn Chandler, C.H.
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Also making star appearances on our runway will be pieces from Restitched, Amends the label, Olive the label, and Nikki Jade creations, as well as DIYGIRLSHED street upcycled ponchos the homeless. expect see retroinspired vintage fashion that burst with colour and originality, casual kick-back wear, boho and ‘hippy’ styled delights, formal treasures, and best of all, affordable clothing. Louis Vuitton could never!
We also love giving back to our community, so the foyer will again hold pop-up displays and small business community stalls (free of charge!)
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We hope this show is able to spread some smiles and lift some spirits, both with the event and the funds to be raised. But most of all we hope our community awakens to the wonders that can be achieved with the art of recycling, reusing, and repurposed clothing.
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Stafford Family Store manager Mark Andrews revealed that the $5000 raised at last year’s showcase would go to the ‘Making it Happen’ project, supporting The Salvation Army Waterhole community centre in Alice Springs.
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Contact Sandi, the event Coordinator, via sandra.d@ optusnet.com.au for inquiries.
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Christine approached her close friend Mel Nicol, who lived in Dirranbandi until her major move 4 years ago to the heart of Brisbane, and both ladies had a lightbulb moment. What if, for those in need, they could make the seemingly unsurmountable cost of formal night disappear? Poof, the foundations for their co-run business, Bubble & Squeak, were formed. They set about sourcing preloved and new formal and semi formal wear to giveaway ‘free’ through their new community service. Any Year 11/12 student is welcome to pop into the ladies’ studio in Stafford and rummage through their vast collections to their hearts’ desire—no questions asked! In order to remove any emotional stress from clients, all that is required from them is a Student ID. They can come get fitted for their gown or suit; Bubble & Squeak has all size outfits, women and mens’ shoes, ties, clutches, jewellery, and more. They have already sent two boxes of goods to Borroloola, Darwin, for their first youth ball, as well as 3 car loads of quality clothes to Solomon Island Community in Oakey. Between Mel and Christine, they have had 7 children attend school formals and are fiercely aware of how expensive it is. The mums wish to lessen the financial and emotional burden on families wanting their children to experience the oncein-a-lifetime event. Mel’s heart also lies in rural and remote communities that endure Christinehardship. tells, ‘We fitted our first client this week and have three next Tuesday fully booked out. Mel and I would love to see this community service reach as many students as it can. There is nothing better than supporting our community and having the ability to make a Asdifference.’always,Bubble & Squeak is welcoming any donations of women and mens’ formal wears. Items can be dropped off at 14 Banek Place Everton Park. You can also check them out on socials Instagram and Facebook handles are bubbleandsqueakbrisbane@
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Christine has lived in Brisbane Northside for 29 years, originally finding her life’s fulfilment as a Registered Nurse. She has three children, respectively aged 20, 18, and 16, who all attended Prince of Peace Lutheran School. Christine founded three previous community services—Loaves & Fish, Meals 4 You, and Meals 4 Youth—which led to her receiving an Australia Day Lord Mayors Award. However, Christine had to leave behind her ministries 6 years ago due to Degenerative Disc Disease, which rendered her disabled. Around this time, Christine realised that with the cost of living growing exponentially, affording formal and semi formal attire was becoming out of reach for more families. Just hiring a dress or a suit alone could cost around $150-$300! Attire…For Free?
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Formal night—one of the most memorable events of the high school senior year. Not to mention, an incredibly expensive night for students who go ‘all out’ and splurge on a dress or suit, even if it is just for solo use hire, plus the costs of makeup, hair, formal shoes, a clutch, the ultimate limousine grandentrance, etcetera, etcetera.
To most students, the financial side of things is a headache and a half. Is it even worth the splurge? some might wonder. If you ask local mums Christine Bunn and Mel Nicol, their answer will be a definitive No.
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5th, 6th, 11th, 12th November 2022. Matinee shows (2pm): Sunday 6th November and Saturday 12th November, 2pm Tickets: Adult - $20, Senior - $17, Student - $17, Group discount $15 for 6+ Cast: Randa Covington - Betsy Appelhof Dot Haigler - Claire Marchesi Marlafaye Mosley - Leisa Bye Jinx Jenkins - Rhiannon Said Crew: Director - Jason Sharland Assistant Director - Rebecca McMahon Stage Manager - Tom Glassock To book tickets, please visit www.GrowlTheatre.org. au or email Boxoffice@growltheatre.org.au
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Our wonderful volunteers, Margaret and John, are just part of the amazing team that make up our staff at the op-shop. They are there to help you with your pre-loved fashion and accessories in our new store at 8 Dallas Parade, Keppera. The new shop will operate from 9am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 1pm on Saturdays, from September 1st. So, drop in and have a chat with our friendly helpful team, we look forward to seeing you soon.
This delightful comedy written by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten is set to entertain the audiences and promises for a fun-filled evening out. In this delightful, touching comedy, four unique Southern women all needing to escape the sameness of their dayto-day routines are drawn together by Fate—and an impromptu happy hour. They decide it’s high time to reclaim their enthusiasm for life, lost over the years. The production follows the course of six months in their lives and is filled with laughter, hilarious misadventures and the occasional liquid refreshment. These middle-aged women successfully bond and find the confidence to jumpstart their new lives. and 4th,
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Picabeen Youth Team have a regular LGBTQI+ drop-in on Wednesdays from 3.30pm. The group is aimed at 12-18 year olds. The Picabeen Community Centre is a safe space and welcomes all people from the LGBTQI+ and their allies. The youth team are also running ‘Gays and Greys Workshops’ on Wednesday afternoons. This intergenerational social group welcomes people of all genders, sexualities, identities and allies 12 years and older. The workshops run from 3pm5pm each Wednesday and have activities like badge making, pillowcase making and more. For further details please head to Picabeen_Youth Team on Instagram or call the community centre on 3354 2555. All activities are at the Mitchelton Community Centre, at 22 Hoben Street, Mitchelton. Picabeen Change Room Op-Shop
Local community theatre group, Growl Theatre are in rehearsals for their next theatre production, ‘The Savannah Sipping Society’.
Two local educators from Milestones Everton Park Childcare—manager Tina Barbour and assistant manager Cheryn Hurst— will also be taking part in this event. It will be held on Sunday 9th October at 10am at the childcare centre, which is located at Tina Barbour and Cheryn Hurst 124 Rogers Parade E, Everton Park. For Tina, her inspiration is her Aunty, who passed away in 2015 from Lymphoma, which is a form of blood cancer.Tina had such a special bond with her Aunty and this is her way of honoring her. For Cheryn, knowing that 50 families get the call each day to say they or their loved one has blood cancer, is way too many. She wants to raise awareness and much needed funds to support these families. Together they feel they have a great platform to raise awareness. You can support all these lovely ladies by donating through the following ways.
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Felicity and Priya will be chopping their locks in September!
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Then there are local teens Priya and Felicity from Wavell State High School have decided to fundraise for Cancer Council through World’s Greatest Shave. The girls will be donating their ponytails on the 17th September, and have already raised $300 and smashed their goal of $250!
New Wave of World's Greatest Shavers!
Felicity and Priya’s ‘Big Chop’ www.ponytailproject. com.au (Google Felicity Swan –: Ponytail Project), Tina Barbour and Cheryn Hurst’s World’s Greatest Shave Attend the Milestones Everton Park Childcare centre event on the 9th October at 124 Rogers Parade E, Everton Park Well done to all of you, it’s great to see our community coming together to support those who are isolated by illness. Many, many thanks!!
Just one year later, in 1999, another WGS fundraising event raised $1.85 million from almost 2000 shaved heads! By 2013, the number 20 million was standing bright and bold behind that dollar sign. Donations, participation, awareness, and support was pooling rapidly across our beloved country. Funny how quickly a hairstyle—or lack thereof—could turn into a beacon of promise for Aussies facing blood cancer.
This 16th September, two local heroes Lily (12 years) of Everton Hills and Willow (12 years) of Mitchelton will take a plunge and get The Big Snip together. The two friends’ goal is to support families in our community living with blood cancer and support the Leukaemia Foundation through the WGS.
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The small impact we have is worth putting towards something charitable,’ Felicity believes. But wait…There’s more!
Felicity, too, has experienced the heartbreaking loss of loved ones due to cancer, and has always wanted to contribute to one of these organisations.
Soon-to-be Greatest Shavers Lily and Willow for the past few years.
It was in 1998 that the World’s Greatest Shave (WGS), the biggest fundraising effort for blood cancer to date, was born. When founder Eric Graydon—a sufferer of acute myeloid leukaemia (AML)—was diagnosed, his family went all out trying to scrape together the funds for emergency treatment. Off the back of their hard yakka and a miracle, $80 000 was raised after 200 people’s heads were shaved.
Now, in 2022, Australia is celebrating 24 years of glory and over 2 million participants in the World’s Greatest Shave. Imagine the piles of cut-off hair!!
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Currently, we are seeing a rise of what people call ‘the next gen’ of Shavers; our youth are beginning to rise to the challenge and rally the support of communities across Australia. Especially, our community in Brisbane.
Priya explains, ‘Cancer is a disease that has touched my life along with many others, with both my aunt and Grandma dying from some form of cancer.’
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Ghosts, ghouls, witches and warlocks you are invited to the Blackwood Street Halloween Festival, on Sunday October 30th in Mitchelton!
The Rotary Club of Mitchelton will again coordinate the event in conjunction with the Brisbane City Council, who is the major sponsor.
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Blackwood Street between Samford Road and Grovely Terrace, will be closed to vehicles between 3pm and 6pm on Sunday October 30th and the street will be transformed into a veritable playground of free entertainment.
There will be something for all of the family, including children’s games, entertainers, live music, market stalls, face painting, jumping castles and a spooky Mummy Wrapping Competition! There will also be awards for the Scariest Costume and Best Costume, get your thinking cap on now to imagine what costume you might create and wear.
Some of our local kids are already getting geared up for the Blackwood Street Halloween Festival.
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So, venture if you dare and ‘Trick-or-Treat’ your way through the local businesses and market stalls at the Blackwood Street Halloween Festival. For more information visit the Facebook event page www.facebook.com/blackwoodst/events
The community festival is one of the most popular and definitely the spookiest event to take place on the northside of Brisbane, with over 5000 children and adults expected to participate this year.
Out of nearly 200 entrants, this incredible 15 year old is one of eight promising young Australian ballet dancers selected to compete in the Scholarship Final, which will take place at the among them Leanne and Adam Bull from The Australian Ballet and Steven McRae and Alexander Campbell from The Royal ToBallet.gain selection, Emily undertook a demanding process of competing in the heats, quarter-final and a closed semi-final masterclass over a few days. With her impeccable talent and superior technique, Emily made it to the finals which will offer her a life-changing opportunity to perform in front of a renowned expert panel of adjudicators, representing four states across Australia. The Sydney Eisteddfod Ballet Scholarship is widely regarded as the most valuable award in the Southern Hemisphere, with a total prize value of $32,000. Our newspaper will have just gone to print by the time the finals take place, however we wish Emily all the best in the competition!
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Well, we are pleased to report that the group recruited an incredible 149 runners, who participated across all distances. In the lead up to the event, the team raised over $12,000 for the Small Steps for Hannah Foundation - what an amazing effort!
A massive congratulations to the local running group, Run with Rob (RWR), who took out the ‘2022 Largest Team’ trophy at the Sunshine Coast Marathon last month.
Big Effort For Small Steps
The RWR group was established only 12 months ago and now comprises over 250 runners from Eatons Hill, Redcliffe, Bundaberg and Hervey Bay, all running to raise money for the foundation.
For more information about Run with Rob, or to get involved, visit them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/runwithrob
The Northside Brisbane Mountain Bikiing Club and Northside Trail Care Alliance (NCTA), in cooperation with Queensland Park and Wildlife Service, are happy to announce that a Community Sustainability Action grant has been received. This grant will be used to refurbish Jurassic (Trail #2) in Bunyaville Conservation Park. This is much needed work to repair and improve the sustainability of the trail, following the damage caused by flooding. The improvements will provide a revamped experience for the Thecommunity.workswill be completed by an external contractor and volunteers in two stages requiring the trail to be closed for several weeks. Work is scheduled to start on September 5th and the projected finish date is 30th September. Trail closure updates can be found at https:// parks.des.qld.gov.au/parks/bunyaville
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Just a few of the hard working volunteers from the NTCA
You may remember from last month’s article in the Eatons Echo that the RWR community were embarking on a mission to create the largest running group to compete at the Sunshine Coast Marathon.
Founder of the Run with Rob running group handing over the cheque to Sue and Lloyd from the Small Steps for Hannah Foundation
The price of participating in the games does not come cheap. The cost for golfers is about $3,300 each which covers their flights, accommodation and importantly the support staff, necessary to assist the athletes to compete and enjoy the experience.
In true community style, local organisations have already got onboard to help these special athletes out. The Keperra Country Golf Club (KCGC) has contributed $300 to each of the Club’s Members and have also donated prizes for a Brisbane Falcons raffle with tickets available at the Club's Pro Shop. In addition, Just Better Care Brisbane North has offered prize packs in the regional
Brisbane Falcons Golf Club would appreciate support of any donations which can be made by, please contact the Fundraising Officer at specialolympics.com.aubrisbane.fundraising@ If anyone wishes to participate in any Special Olympics sport they can contact the Sports Coordinator at com.ausport@specialolympics.brisbane.
Dylan Price, Stephen Lawley, Jiho Park, Christian Hauser and Ashley George qualified for Team Queensland along with 15 other golfers from around the state. They will travel to Launceston, Tasmania for the competition from October 17th to 21st. These games are a qualifier for the World Games to be held in Berlin in June 2023.
Special Olympian - Luke Neylan with Just Better Care’s Prize Pack
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Brisbane Falcons coach, Terry, said this is an amazing achievement for the Brisbane Falcons who are based at their home course of the Keperra Golf Club. ‘Five of our athletes qualified for the Queensland team which is great considering we only have 7 registered for our club.’
Special Olympics Australia are also bidding to host the 2027 World Games in Perth. These games are twice the size of the Paralympics attracting over 8000 athletes from 170 countries.
A Special Call Out For Local Athletes competition at KCGC, in July. Nevertheless, the Team Queensland Special Olympics athletes are still in great need of financial assistance and are currently raising funds to help subsidise the costs involved.
Five golfers from the Special Olympics Brisbane Falcons Club will be jetting to Tasmania in a few months, to compete in the Special Olympics Australia National Games, for athletes with an intellectual disability.
‘Our aims at The Nest Community are to share skills, create community and to encourage people to live more sustainably. In Australia we throw out tons of textiles each year, so learning a skill to make use of old clothing is a wonderful way to reduce waste and save you money.’
Rugs can be braided, woven, knitted or crocheted depending
There is nothing wrong with store-bought décor but when supplemented with handmade items, your personal style can really shine. Before you head off to the craft supplies store for inspiration, take a look around your home for items that you were planning to toss in the bin during your next spring clean.
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The Nest Community CEO, Roz Fenson says repurposing and reusing items such as old sheets and clothing into furnishings is a sustainable way to display your personal style without breaking the bank.
of our most popular workshops at The Nest Community are teaching people how to make rugs from rags and to crochet cushions from old t-shirts. It’s a great way to reduce textile waste and create unique items for your home. A rag rug can be any shape or size, so you can jazz up your living space, bedroom or even bathroom, depending on the amount of old fabric you have around the house.’ Rag rugging is a traditional textile craft in several countries.
‘We all have those t-shirts we can’t wear out of the house anymore but we can’t bear to part with. A t-shirt crochet cushion is a great way to give your old shirts a new life,’ Ms Fenson said. ‘The process of t-shirt crochet is exactly like ordinary crochet except with a larger hook, so once you have the basic skills, you can apply them to any crochet project.’
‘If your favourite dress or t-shirt is a bit worse for wear, you can turn it into the start of a cosy rug or cushion,’ Ms Fenson ‘Somesaid.
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The Nest Community is located at 720 South Pine Rd Everton Park. Nest Haberdashery Craft Thrift Store is open Monday to Saturday. Visit https://www.nestcommunity.org.au/ to find A Rag Rug in progress at the Nest Community opening hours and upcoming craft workshops.
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The Nest Community offers regular workshops to teach the skills for making rag rugs and t-shirt crochet cushions. For those wanting to preserve the visual or functional aspects of an old clothing item, there are also regular ‘Fashion Revamp’ sessions and quilting classes.
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have to use is vital! Getting a real estate or online property appraisal will give you an idea of where you stand currently.
Now that banks have all adopted comprehensive credit reporting, it is more important than ever to keep an eye on your credit score. Not only does this help you identify any potential issues upfront but also helps you monitor your score for any potential fraudulent activity.
Ask your local mortgage broker, Scott Palazzi from Loan Market to help you with all of the above prior to the banks seeing your application. Scott has a wealth of knowledge within the industry and says knowing this information upfront helps set the foundations for your future project.
In addition, Scott says this will give you the best possible chances of gaining that all important bank approval!
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Whether you’re looking to buy land and build, renovate an existing property or sell and purchase a new home, checking your financial foundations first before you start is essential!
Sometimes the hardest part about building or
Check your borrowing capacity
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If you have a current home loan, ask yourself “how long has it been since I checked I had the best possible product/rate”? Having a set and forget mentality with your home loan rate, especially in todays competitive rate market, is a sure fire way of missing out on potential better offers.
Contact Scott today on 0413 747 283 or email scott. palazzi@loanmarket.com.au
One of the biggest mistakes people make is not knowing how much they can afford to spend before they start dreaming big. Having a realistic idea of your borrowing capacity not only helps you plan smarter and keep things within budget, but can also help you from over extending your monthly commitments.
If you’re looking to renovate or sell and buy again, getting an idea exactly how much equity you may
So where does your Mortgage Broker come in?
Check your credit score
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Here are some top tips to getting the foundations right for your next project:
Having an idea of your actual monthly outgoings is a great way to identify any areas that you may be able to cut back on or improve. Lenders these days look to rely heavily on your living expenses when assessing your affordability for a home loan. You would be surprised how that daily cup of coffee adds up over a three month period!
Check your equity position
Getting The Financial Foundations Set
renovating a home is organising the finance. And if you’ve ever done it before, you’ll know how it can be trickier than your average mortgage.
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Tired of running mindlessly on the treadmill at the gym? Or are you sick of running along the same bitumen road? Well, not only do we have some of the most incredible bushlands in and around our region, but there are also lots of great reasons to move your running sessions outdoors. Checkout just some of the benefits that trail running can bring to your health below.
4. Improve Your Balance: Anyone can run straight without losing their balance, but trail running isn’t quite as easy. Learning to navigate rocks, roots and all the other aspects of nature will provide you with real-world running skills.
5. Take A Mental Break: Trail running and walking has been shown to decrease worry, anxiety, and negative thoughts. Connect with nature in a meaningful, relaxing way, forget your hectic life and responsibilities and hit the trails!
1. Improved Practical Endurance: While running on a treadmill keeps you working out on a fl at, stable, consistent surface, trail running is variable. This is a great boost to your practical endurance and will work muscle groups you didn’t even know you had.
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3. Burn More Calories: The increased effort from the elevation and altitude will help your body burn more calories. If you want to lose weight quickly, you’ll burn fat much quicker doing high-intensity training on bushland trails than flat-surfaced runs.
2. Increase Leg Strength: Trail running pushes your muscles in a variety of challenging ways. Your muscles will grow and adapt to incline and decline running, and you’ll gain explosive speed from jumping up and off rocks and other natural obstacles.
6. Enjoy A Stress-Free Workout: Out on the trails, you don’t have to stress about crowds or traffic. Just you and the dirt path…and occasionally the wildlife. If you are interested in joining a local running group, check out the Upper Kedron trail runners group at www. facebook.com/UpperKedronTrailRunners/
• Diaphragm strain: During a bought of prolonged coughing your diaphragm has to work overtime which can cause tightness under the ribcage and a feeling you can’t take a full breath.
Chiropractors are musculoskeletal therapists meaning we assess and treat the spine, muscles and surrounding tissues. A chiropractor finds areas of the body that are not moving and aims to adjust and release these to restore normal function. After a coughing injury this may be a spinal or rib adjustment, diaphragm release and soft tissue therapy to tight muscles and tissue.
• Lower back pain: the force of a cough can exacerbate or cause a disc injury.
• Muscle strain: A cough can be forceful enough to cause a strain of muscles in the back, intercostal muscles (ribcage), neck and abdominals.
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• Headaches: Coughing can trigger a headache caused by straining, sneezing and blowing your nose. So how can a Chiropractor help?
Prolongedproblem?coughing can cause a range of pain and injuries including:
Has Coughing Become A Pain In The Back?
At Function Allied Health we are passionate about helping our patients get back to feeling and functioning their best. If you or a loved one are recovering from a cough and are experiencing pain, we are here to help. We accept Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) Plans, DVA patients and offer Pensioner, Health Care Card, Defence and Student discounts.
Did you know that a cough or a sneeze can have a speed of up to 80km per hour?! Your body has to withstand a huge amount of force by contracting and bracing the spine, ribcage and surrounding muscles.
To make an appointment call 3351 0933 or scan the QR code below to book online.
It seems like everyone is either sick or suffering from the after effects of being unwell this winter. Here at Function. allied Health we have seen a huge increase in patients presenting with coughing related injuries.
• Chest pain: Coughing uses muscles in the chest and abdomen. Extended periods of coughing can leave the muscles feeling sore and fatigued
A cough is your body’s natural defence mechanism to protect the respiratory tract and clear foreign particles from the lungs and throat. So, when does coughing become a
• Rib pain: This can be a sharp stabbing pain on inhalation causes by irritation to the joint or nerve.
When I used to think about growing muscle and training my core, my mind flicked to the gym. To lifting weights. To high impact HIIT classes or sunrise sprints. Never did I expect to find my glutes screaming in protest and my abdomen shaking during a Pilates class.
After seeing a rising trend on social media of gym-junkie females turning to Pilates for extra burn, I decided it was time to experiment with the foreign form of exercise. With a ‘don’t knock it till you try it’ attitude, I booked myself and a fellow gym-junkie friend into a 3-class trial run at Function.all Pilates in Ferny Hills. We arrived not knowing what to expect, and ended up leaving feeling very humbled, and very sore. As a low-impact, total body workout that focuses on improving flexibility and strengthening muscles through controlled, repetitive motions, Pilates puts a whole new strain on your body. You train as an integrated whole—not just as compounded muscle groups—while focusing on core, posture, and upper/lower body strength. One of the most important learnings of Pilates is using breath and mind-muscle connection to ‘feel the burn’. It took me a hot minute to grasp the concept, but now my approach to exercise is forever altered. At Function.all, they incorporate reformer machines, which add on more resistance than typical body weight, ultimately making your muscles work harder. Instructors work closely with participants and tailor to their needs, making sure that everyone is working hard enough at
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Eadie Kendell with Echo News Journalist Georgia Wright at Function.all Pilates studio their own standards. There are three main types of workouts offered at Function.all; Shape, which is a low-impact toning class; Energy, which involves more cardio and challenging movements; and Foundations, the class that focuses most on form and conditioning. The latter is the perfect place for beginners (like me) to start, as this is where the breathwork and mind-muscle connection is established, alongside the key components of Pilatesstyle workouts. I found shape to be quite challenging especially, considering the low-impact, as it forced my body to pretzel into shapes and motions using a sort of balance I’d never considered prior. However, it was the Energy class that left me sweating and reeling in utter Allexhaustion.thepainwas worth it, of course, because I had gained a sense of bodily control and grace previously unknown. And so it was made official: I, a gym junkie, now had the art of Reformer Pilates up my sleeve thanks to Function. all. To my wonderful instructors, I am sure to return soon!
The Pleasant Surprise of Function.all Pilates
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Local business Enhance PT offers exercise classes for the 55+ called JOY. What is a JOY class? It’s a low to moderate exercise class for “Just Older Youth” that has been designed specifically for people who are 55 years old and above. The class focuses on increasing balance, strength and flexibility as well as improve general fitness Butlevels.there are also other equally important social benefits that exercise can bring to your life, as owner and operator of Enhance PT has discovered.
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Enhance PT have put the “personal” back into training while keeping classes affordable for everyone.”
JOY classes run every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at the All Saints Church Hall, 86 Cobbity Cresent Arana Hills (across the road from the Arana Hills Library).
“We are extremely passionate about keeping our older population moving freely, living stronger and living independently for as long as possible. The surprising outcome of our JOY classes has been not only their immense popularity but the positive social affect it’s had. Some of our clients have reconnected with friends they haven’t seen for a decade, while others have formed new friendships and bonds. If someone is missing from class we will text or phone to check if they are okay.
Exercise can assist in reversing changes that may have already occurred, such as increasing bone density and help with issues such as depression. The good news is that it’s never too late to start! So if you’re looking for a safe, social and fun exercise class surrounded by supportive and friendly locals, why not come along and join the JOY?
For further information visit: enhancept.com.au or call Miranda on 0434 401 750. The Enhance PT Community
We have all heard that regular exercise has many benefits. It can assist in preventing many age-related changes to muscles, bones and joints. But were you aware of the broader community benefits?
“We welcome any fitness level and any age” says Miranda. “We have been working with this age group for many years which is important. Injuries after 55 can be
Bringing Joy To The Community life-changing and exercise prescription must be tailored to suit this age group. I should know – I’m 52!”
Pilates is also used widely to reduce and cope with stress, as exercise can increase endorphins, your body’s ‘feel-good’ chemicals. Melinda, Arana Hills franchisee, says “Pilates is where I go to escape a stressful day. As soon as I hit the reformer, I forget about everything else and focus on me.”
Here are just three ways that Pilates has can improve mental health. Breath is one of the most powerful tools in calming the mind and it is utilised in a wide range of mental health practices. Every Pilates exercise involves a breathing pattern which improves the effectiveness of the exercise, helps supply oxygen to the muscles, and prevents you from holding your breath. “When I am focussed on my breath, I am not focused on the afternoon schedule of picking up the kids!” Nicole, Everton Park franchisee.
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So, what are you waiting for? Give Pilates a go and book yourself into a class today! Your mind will thank you.
Studio Pilates franchisees Candyce Clark, Strathpine; Rosa McCartney, Albany Creek; Melinda Clifton, Arana Hills; Nicole Dickson, Everton Park
Finally, when performing automated forms of exercise such as running on a treadmill, the body may be working
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Since its creation in the 1920’s, Pilates has been used around the world to increase muscle strength and tone, improve flexibility and posture, and lose weight. However, more research is suggesting that Pilates also has a wide range of mental health benefits. Candyce, Strathpine franchisee, loves her Pilates and tells us that Pilates can benefit the body and mind. “Pilates allows me to focus on getting my mental health in the same shape as my physical health.”
Rosa, Albany Creek franchisee says, “When I learn a new exercise or modification, it challenges me to learn a new skill, keeping my mind engaged.”
How Pilates Benefits Your Mental Health but the brain is not actively engaged. This may lead to increased risk of injury and reduced exercise benefits. Pilates requires you to recruit both your body and mind simultaneously, improving memory and brain function.
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Bowling in the Modern Era
In this modern era, the club is thriving thanks to its members offering a strong commitment to the club. Everyone is welcome and anyone who would like to have a go at playing lawn bowls can pop down and play a game of barefoot bowls with friends although it is advisable to make a booking prior, to avoid disappointment. Alternatively, there are organised Introduction To Lawn Bowls sessions held at the club throughout the year in March, May, September and October. Keen to embrace the younger generation in this much-loved sport, members recently provided tuition on lawn bowls to high school students in July. The students loved the introductory sessions and it is hoped that at some time in the future these youngsters will take up the game. This month, Gaythorne Bowls Club is delighted to provide Introduction to Lawn Bowls sessions every Wednesday morning from 9am to 11am – why not pop along and give it a try! In October, the club is inviting the community to attend FREE Introduction to Lawn Bowls every Tuesday evening from 6pm to 8pm. Please ensure to wear shoes that are fully enclosed, with a flat sole.
Brisbane Shadows Group musicians performing at Gaythorne Bowls Club by Hank Marvin is the main act and a variety of musicians are invited to play their fabulous music on the club’s ‘jamming days’, the 2nd Sunday of every month. If you would like to enjoy an afternoon of music from the 50’s and beyond, head along to the next free social jamming day on September 11th and October 9th, starting at 12.30pm. Musicians and vocalists are welcome too, please contact The Brisbane Shadows Group by visiting their website brisbaneshadowsplayers.com to register your interest. where you need them.
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How many local bowls clubs do you know that still have that old world charm? Luckily for us, Gaythorne Bowls Club situated at 18 Prospect Road, Gaythorne still possesses it’s unique and authentic character, which can’t be replicated by new facilities.
The Gaythorne Bowls Club provides live music entertainment and is so lucky to have local musicians who love playing at the club. The instrumental music of The Shadows, headed up
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An update from Cr Andrew Wines of the Enoggera Ward
Cr Wines with Downey Park Netball Association Council’s Community and Sport Partnership program has funded a number of fantastic clubs in our local area. This year’s Budget includes support for Brisbane City Football Club, Downey Park Netball Association, Everton Districts Sporting, GPS Rugby Club and West Mitchelton Rugby League Football Club. I am also proud to support a number of clubs throughout the year with sponsorships.
NEW AND IMPROVED DRAINAGE
FLOOD RECOVERY IN OUR COMMUNITY
The areas of Kedron Brook and Enoggera Creek in our community were one of the hardest hit by the February floods. Enoggera Ward suffered the most collective damage to community facilities, of anywhere in the State. Brisbane’s rebuild and recovery has been fast-tracked in the 202223 Budget, with more than $500 million to be spent restoring and improving the city’s clubs, parks, pools and other Council assets. This includes $50 million over two years to rebuild Kedron Brook Bikeway. As we carry on rebuilding, can I ask for people to continue to be compassionate, as some households, businesses and community organisations have lost everything and together we are trying to rebuild our community.
Budget 2022-23 Projects Commence In Our Local Area
Visit brisbane.qld.gov.au and search ‘Budget 2022-23’ to find out more about other city-wide projects.
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Kedron Brook restoration website QR Code Council’s Budget 2022-23 was handed down by Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner in June and it’s exciting to see the first of these projects commence in our local area. This year’s Budget is all about flood recovery including better drainage to help rebuild our community. Whether projects are improving our road network, or building back better, I will continue to advocate for recovery in our area. As these important works continue, I remain committed to the local community, sports clubs, events and businesses.
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New drainage infrastructure for the Enoggera Ward Following the February floods, I advocated strongly for new and improved drainage infrastructure for our area. So far, I have secured funding for major drainage upgrades for Hilda St, Alderley; Venus St, Ashgrove; Elgin St, Alderley; Grays Rd, Gaythorne; Frasers Rd, Ashgrove; Gilbert Rd, Windsor and Stewart Rd, Ashgrove. I look forward to finding even more opportunities to assist with future drainage improvements and I am pleased to report construction on the funded projects will start in the next few weeks.
Tim Mander MP and local resident Shane Hinsch
The Enoggera & Districts Historical Society Inc. (EDHS) welcomes continuing contributions made by local residents with stories and identities of our region, from years gone by. This month, we relay some information about Dr Tom Bancroft and his tannery.
Park, Kelvin Grove is named after Dr Tom Bancroft’s father, Joseph –another earlier settler in Northwest Brisbane. Keep those stories coming in! Visit the Enoggera Memorial Hall any Thursday morning between 9.30am and 1pm or visit our Facebook Takepage. care, everyone.
Andrew McMicking, President Dr Tom Bancroft
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During the Boer War, Dr Bancroft was based at Deception Bay and had a contract to supply the Australian Government with tinned meat for soldiers. In 1906 he moved to the Alderley-Enoggera area and lived in a house at the present day ‘triangular’ location bordered by Pickering Street and South Pine Road. He started a long-running tannery nearby. While the tannery continued its operations, Dr Bancroft also pursued government medical work, the collection of natural science specimens and photography. In later life he lived for a while on the Atherton Tablelands before eventually settling in Eidsvold in the Burnett region. Near the tannery on Kedron Brook, a Mr Simpson ran a knackery. When building his own home, he removed and relocated the Bancroft house, to land which became known as Royal Parade Estate. This is in the vicinity of present-
Local resident Shane Hinsch is proof that members of our community can make change happen. Shane’s had concerns around the safety of the bend where McIlwraith Street, meets South Pine Road in Everton Park, especially in wet weather which led him to provide photographic evidence of incidents that have occurred at the location. Shane’s hard work and commitment allowed me to make many representations to the Minister for Transport and Main Roads. The result was a $500,000 investment in anti-skid resurfacing, creating a safer corner for all motorists. I am very grateful for Shane’s assistance with this matter and would like to thank him for his service to the community. This proves that together we can make a difference and get outcomes that benefit us all. I remain committed in my advocacy for safer roads and will continue to lobby the Minister for Transport and Main Roads, to commit funding for vital road projects in our electorate of Everton, to ensure everyone gets home sooner and safer. As your local state member of Parliament, I'm here to represent you and am always available to listen and hear about the issues that matter to you.
Everton News from your State Member for Everton TIM MANDER
To keep up to date with what is happening in your local area visit my Facebook TimManderMPEverton or website timmander.com.au
If you would like to contact me, please phone my office on 3535 1100 or email: everton@parliament.qld.gov.au
An update from the Enoggera & Districts Historical Society
The Story Of Dr Tom’s Tannery day Royal Parade, BancroftAlderley.
Changes to Queensland’s road rules will come into effect from 16 September. The rule is simple – if you see any flashing lights at the roadside, move over and slow down. The new rule applies to ambulances, police cars, fire trucks, and transport enforcement vehicles, as well as breakdown assistance providers such as RACQ, tow trucks and assistance vehicles.
Winners will be announced in October. The Major Award will be $2,000 with a runner up receiving $1,000. Please visit www. markfurnermp.com.au/storylines for details. Taigum Shopping Centre, 217 Beams Rd, Taigum QLD 4018 5th - 18th September 2022 All items are for sale and there will be a raffle box! Kedron Arts Group (KAG) consists of local artists and crafts people, and provides the opportunity for members to showcase and sell their work to the public. KAG donates a % of all sales to nominated local charities, such as Karuna Hospice, Drought Angels, A Brave Life and Qld Rural Fire Brigade. For more details email kedronartsgroup@gmail.com
Last chance to enter the Storylines Art Bursary!
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The 2022 Storylines Art Bursary is open to residents of the Ferny Grove Electorate and closes Friday 23 September. Winners will be announced in October. The Major Award will be $2,000 with a runner up receiving $1,000. Please visit com.au/storylinesmarkfurnermp.www. for Contactdetails.Mark Furner MP on 3535 7100 or email gov.auparliament.qld.ferny.grove@
Negotiations have been ongoing over the past weeks and have been fruitful and productive regarding the future of the Ferny Grove Markets at the Ferny Grove Railway Station.
Negotiations regarding the ongoing future of the Ferny Grove Markets following the completion of the TOD are still Icontinuing.intendtokeep Queensland Rail to their original commitment to me that the markets will have a home at the Ferny Grove Railway Station when the TOD is complete and will keep you updated on any developments.
More information about road safety initiatives can be found at: https://bit.ly/2L6Xff6
Last chance to enter the Storylines Art Bursary!
Road Rule Changes
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I can report that the markets will remain in their current location until the end of October when stage one of the Ferny Grove Transit Oriented Development (TOD) is due to be handed back to Queensland Rail. At the start of November, the markets will be offered a new location on-site to continue to operate during the construction of stage two. The details of that arrangement will be finalised during September with the new location offered to the Market Convenor before the current lease expires.
LOCAL ART & CRAFT SHOWS
The 2022 Storylines Art Bursary is open to residents of the Ferny Grove Electorate and closes Friday 23 September.
These rules are aimed at improving our first responders’ ability to get to where they need to and keeping them safe on the roadside so they can help us when we most need them.
Ferny Grove Markets Update
Gaythorne Railway Station Consultation Transport and Main Roads is holding community consultation sessions on the Gaythorne railway station park ‘n’ ride design and land acquisition upgrade at Brookside Shopping Centre on Thursday 8 September from 3pm to 7pm and Saturday 10 September from 10am to 2pm. The proposed expansion will deliver around 140 additional parking spaces for commuters, upgraded parking facilities for people with disability, new bike storage facilities and improved lighting and CCTV. For more information, go to www.tmr. qld.gov.au and search for Gaythorne station.
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On July 17th our club was invited to Redlands Bocce Club for the Industrial Protective Coatings Queensland (IPCQ) Cup. The competition is kindly sponsored by Col Meers and Paul Jeffs who have been long standing sponsors of Redlands Bocce Club since 2003. The inaugural perpetual cup was won by Abruzzo Bocce Club. Redlands Bocce Club has dominated the competition since, with the only other club to have won being Newmarket Bocce club in 2017 & 2019. We had a great day of challenging competition and fortunately for us, Newmarket got the honours of 1st and 2nd place with Redlands in 3rd place. The trophy came back to Newmarket Bocce club and what a fabulous day was had by all, with great camaraderie. are no losers in bocce, we are all winners! are interested in coming along for a try out, or would like more information about contact Mario on 0403 257 325 or Bill on 0431 458 481. 90149699385
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The Serenata Signer’s Concert Booking Officer has long had a close relationship with The Gap Uniting Church Friendship Group. They have entertained the friendship group several times and they are always very positive about joining in and making the group feel welcome, and they did so again on August On8th.this occasion, the Serenata Singers sang an Irving Berlin medley, some Simon and Garfunkel and a selection from Fiddler on the Roof. As usual, they invited the audience to join them in some community singing with ‘Georgy Girl’, ‘Singin' In The Rain’ and other popular tunes. Most of the Signers gathered for coffee Ifafterwards.youwould like to join this friendly community choir, please email gmail.comserenatasingersthegap@ - no professional skills required, just a willingness to listen, learn and enjoy!!
By Mario De Marco, Secretary Newmarket Bocce Club
If your child is keen to try out the wonderful game of netball, Arana Netball’s Summer Netball Clinic is a great way to introduce new players to the wonderful game of netball. The clinics are open to all ages from 6yrs and will run on Monday nights for six weeks, from October 10th to November 14th. To register, please send an email to arananetballregistrar@gmail.com with your name, players name and age. Registrations are essential.
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