Maleny Grapevine Community News and Maleny District Sports Club News & Results to 23.01.2023

Maleny District Sport & Recreation Club Community Newsletter

What Are You Doing on Australia Day?

On Thursday, the Australia Day public holiday is a great opportunity to get out and about with family and friends. And there is plenty on offer for parents and grandparents with kids, visitors, or anyone looking for a bit of fun and activity, at the Maleny Mobile Come and Try Day!

Maleny’s community groups have a great morning planned - from 8am until midday. Why not get mobile and drive or walk to the many venues open and see what they have to offer? Meet the people behind the groups, have a go at what they do – you might even find an activity available you never knew existed right here in your own town!

Start off with a great BBQ breakfast from Apex at the Showgrounds (from 7.00 am) welcome New Australia Citizens at the TS Centaur building (9am) and observe the Remembrance Ceremony honouring our First Nations people at the Maleny Neighbourhood Centre (10 am).

The Maleny 5th Light Horse Regiment will parade with 10 horses along Maple St at 10am. And there is so much more!

To see all activities and locations on what’s happening at Maleny, point your phone’s camera at the QR

code here, then click on the link that pops up to see what’s on at the Showgrounds, the Maleny Community Precinct, the golf course, in the township, and out at the Maleny Historical Society’s Pioneer Village. The Village will have all of their buildings and displays open, morning teas, a Ukulele band. You’ll also find the gleaming vehicles of the Blackall Range Horseless Carriage Club there, with a free sausage sizzle.

Rotary are putting on a free sausage sizzle at the MDSRC Sports Club on the Community Precinct from 10am. It could be warm but the Swimming Pool will be open, as will the Maleny Girl Guides.

On Australia Day, we celebrate all the things we love about our country—our home, our history and our people.

Let’s look towards this Australia Day as an opportunity to take up the 2023 theme of Reflect, Respect and Celebrate what makes Australia special and what it means to be Australian - right here in Maleny.

Riding to School 1909 Style!

With parents and children glad to see schools open again, this week we look at a snippet of history from the Friends of Pattemore House. The first school opened on the range was the Blackall Range Provisional School in 1886 and it was housed in a shed on the Wootha property of one of Maleny’s early selector’s, Mr Joseph McCarthy.

William Verrant was the first teacher at the school, enrolling twelve pupils. In 1937 classes had grown to 70 pupils, still with just one teacher but assisted by the older students who would mentor the younger children. It became known as the Wootha State School, closing in1949 after operating successfully for 63 years.

The building was later relocated and incorporated into the Palmwoods School. In 1898, Maleny North State School opened, with a very busy Mr Verrant now sharing his time between this new school and the original Blackall Range School.

Maleny North school closed in 1914, reopened in a new building in 1922, and finally closed in 1953 after 65 years. The Friends share the story of the link between Maleny North State School and Dorothy Pattemore, the daughter of one of the Pattemore brothers, Bill, who built “Fairview” in 1907 for their parents, JR and Emily Pattemore.

By 1909, Mr GP Slattery was the teacher at Maleny North State School, and he rode his horse (with dogs in tow!) across Reynold’s Crossing on the Obi to get to work. This crossing (now nearby a popular part of the Heritage Trail on the Maleny Precinct) emerged close to Gardners Lane, where brothers and farmers Bill and Albert Pattemore and their families were now sharing and living in the same small house.

Photo Above: Mr Slattery, school teacher, in 1909 riding across the Obi’s Reynold’s Crossing on his way to school.

The Friends have a family account of the youthful and smartly dressed teacher, dropping by and picking Dorothy up on his way past, both of them sharing a ride to school on his horse, one of the main modes of transport for many school

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kids then. The photo here of Old Dick carrying his cargo looks like he could have been the earliest school bus in the district.

As another interesting link, in 1907 Mr Joe Pollock built the Hotel Maleny on land purchased from

Francis Dunlop, on the eastern banks of the Obi. When the North Maleny School closed in 1914, it was moved to the rear of the new hotel for use as a kitchen - talk about recycling. Francis Dunlop also established the first butcher shop on the site of the present Maleny primary school.

Pattemore House Open this Saturday

John Robert and Emily Pattemore came to Maleny in 1907 from Ulladulla, seeking good rainfall so they could start a dairy farm. They got that right…

JR died on 10 January 1947 aged 97 years, and at the time, was Maleny’s oldest man. He was survived by 145 direct descendants, including 6 children, 34 grand-children, 68 G grand-children, 30 GG grand-children and 7 GGG grandchildren. He established his dairy farm in North Maleny, “Fairview” (Pattemore House) which is now the only Queensland Heritage listed building in Maleny. The Friends of Pattemore House invite you to visit this Saturday, when Fairview once more will be open to the public. Come and see some fascinating displays about the Pattemore and other families who

lived and worked at Fairview since 1907, raising their families and dairying. Films, oral histories, old photographs and much, much more. Find out how to build a pit-sawn house by hand! Or simply take in the view of the lovely heritage gardens from the wide verandas whilst enjoying the yummiest afternoon teas in town.

We are open on Saturday 28th January from 1 - 4 pm. Pattemore House is at 15, Porters Lane North Maleny. There is plenty of parking and disabled access.

Photo: Mr Slattery (L) Dorothy Pattemore (standing in the middle, bottom step) Note the ‘M’ for Maleny on the boy’s shirt!

Maleny Pool 2023 Timetable

"Built for the Community By the Community"

We’re back! And we welcome the public to attend. Maleny Swimming Pool offers a 6 lane 25 meter heated pool. It's the perfect place for relaxing, increasing your fitness or just having fun with the family. Here are our current opening hours for the public:

✓ Monday: 3 - 6 pm

✓ Tuesday: 5.30 - 8.30 am AND 3 - 6 pm

✓ Wednesday: 3 - 6 pm

✓ Thursday: 5.30 - 8.30 am AND 3 - 6 pm

✓ Friday: 3 - 6 pm

✓ Saturday and Sunday: 10 am - 3 pm

Entry costs: Adult: $5.00 Child: $4.00 Senior: $4.00 Spectator: $2.00

PROGRAMMES

Aqua aerobics $12 per class - just turn up Learn to Swim - $180 for 10 weeks - bookings essential - intensive weeks on now for the next two weeks

Squad Training $12 per session - starts 16th January 2023

See timetable below for more details. Please message us (aquaantics@outlook.com.au) or call the pool (5435 8180) for more information and follow us for all the lates activities, programmes and news at: https://www.facebook.com/ MalenySwimmingPool

Zonta International is an international service organisation with the mission of advancing the status of women.

If you are interested in becoming a member of the Zonta Club here on the Range, please contact the President Ann Koenig 0407138182 or president@zontablackallrange.org.au

Maleny Library Activities

Make our place your place. At Maleny Maleny Library you can relax and unwind, get creative, meet up, remember, learn and get access to a range of books and eResources. If you belong to a community group and would be interested in having us attend one of your meetings to let your members know about all our free resources, please contact Amanda or Vicki at Maleny Library on 5435 3104.

Look out for our February events! We have our first roll out of Maleny Library events for 2023.

myTech sessions:

Smart Watches Wednesday 8th February 10-11.30am. Microsoft Word Basics Wednesday 22nd February 10 -11.30am.

Lifelong Learning Events:

Inspired Postcards. Tuesday 7th February 10-11.30am

Herbal Compresses. Thursday 23rd. February 10-11.30am

Washing Day at Maleny Neighbourhood Centre this Wednesday!

Join the lovely folk from the Orange Sky Laundry Service outside the Maleny Neighbourhood Centre again this coming Wednesday, 25th January to get your washing done.

Orange Sky Laundry is a charity based in Brisbane, that offers a free mobile laundry service for the homeless. It was established on 4 September 2014 and began operations on 10 October 2014. They operate a simple formula; they provide a platform for every day Australians to connect through a regular laundry service. The focus is on creating a safe, positive and supportive environment for people who are too often ignored or who feel disconnected from the community.

Maleny Wood Expo is Back in 2023

Established in 1996, the Maleny Wood Expo returns to Maleny in 2023 for its 24th year over the long weekend Saturday April 29 - Monday May 1.

The Maleny Wood Expo has been bringing clean, family-friendly fun to the Sunshine Coast Hinterland for over two decades.

The Expo showcases beautiful and sustainably crafted pieces from all over Australia. Woodworkers and crafts people are invited to submit pieces into a range of categories including 'Furniture', 'Sculpture' and 'Tiny Treasures’.

Maleny Wood Expo 2023

Saturday April 29 - Monday May 1 Maleny Showgrounds, Maleny, Queensland

Tickets go on sale in early 2023 - watch this newsletter for further details

Enquiries: info@malenywoodexpo.com

Their volunteers are not social workers or experts on homelessness - but they are empathetic listeners and great conversationalists.

It might sound simple, but we’ve seen first-hand how a positive connection can impact a person’s life. In the hour that it takes to do a load of laundry, Orange Sky volunteers sit down on their orange chairs and have a chat. To date over 2 million kgs of washing has been completed.

You’ll find them out the front of the centre on Wednesday. Just bring your laundry!

You can read more about them at https://orangesky.org.au/how-it-work

Range Care Chess Club in Maleny

Learn a new skill and make new connections! Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned player, our new Chess Club is a great way to practice your skill, whilst also meeting new people.

We are flexible to your needs and can provide whatever social support services best suit you or your loved one

For more information on how you can join, contact our Lifestyle Coordinator, Hayley on 07 5445 7044.

Witta Tennis “Kids Fun Day”

Kid’s Fun Day: Katya's Tennis Drills. - Thrills and Fitness is on Friday Nights at 5:45pm. Cost is $20. Why not come along and join in the fun. All levels of tennis skills are welcome. Enquiries can be made on 0437 295 501 Social tennis: Monday 8am and Saturday 1pm. All are welcome. Court bookings 0437 295 501 or http://www.wittatennis.com.au

Overheard at Maple 3 the other day between a well-known couple around town. A well known Maleny socialite was having a coffee with her best friend. She said to her “To save money, I suggested to one of my grown sons that we all live together in one house. I could tell he didn’t think it would be cost-effective when he asked, “Who’s going to pay the therapist?” (Wonder who was going to need the therapist)

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Councillor Winston Johnston

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Cr Winston Johnston's office is located in the Eddie DeVere building on the corner of Currie and Bury Streets, Nambour. If you would like to meet with Cr Johnston, please call to arrange an appointment.

Phone: (07) 5441 8043. Mobile. 0429 076 066. Email: winston.johnston@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

https://www.malenygym.com/ Phone: 5429611 or email on. malenygym@gmail.com

Maleny Trail Parkrun Every Saturday

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! Dogs welcome on a lead.

When is it?

Every Saturday at 7:00am Where is

it?

Maleny Trail starts at the MDSRC Clubhouse on the Maleny Community Precinct - Parklands Drive via Porters Lane, North Maleny

What does it cost to join in?

Nothing - it's free! But come early and register (only once needed) before you first come along.

How fast do I have to be?

We all take part for our own enjoyment. Please come along and join in whatever your pace!

Maleny Trail Parkrun needs you!

It is entirely organised by volunteers - email malenytrail@parkrun.com to help.

We're friendly!

Every week we grab a post Parkrun coffee at Concept Coffee Maleny - please come and join us!

Se course maps, photo gallery and much more at: https://www.parkrun.com.au/malenytrail/

For the Over 60’s at Maleny Bowls Club!

Are you over 60 or know someone who is? Do you want to start feeling young and healthy again? A new 8-week program commences at the Maleny Bowling Club from Thursday, February 9.

The program will run from 11:15am –12:15pm on Thursdays and combines exercise, wellness education, socialisation...and a little bit of bowls too.

REGISTER at:

https://www.bowlslink.com.au/.../ 57466e96-2993-488a-b6ed…

For more information about the program call 03 9480 7100 or head to: bowls.com.au/rollbacktheclock

Maleny Bowls Club News

New bowlers always welcome - no previous experience necessary. Whether you are an avid lawn bowler, haven't played for years or new to the game Tuesday Morning Bowls is a fabulous experience for all.

We play 10 ends of bowls, break for morning tea and then play another 10 ends of bowls - all for $12. We would love to see you there. More information visit: https://www.facebook.com/malenybowls

Maleny Bowls Club Open on Australia Day!

Your local home of bowls

Maleny Bowls Club is open from 8am to 12 noon on Australia Day with complimentary lawns bowls for all ages, abilities and skill levels.

If you ever wanted to give lawn bowls a go –this an ideal opportunity and it is a lot of fun. Bar will be operating with refreshments available.

Maleny Bowls Club is at 8 Bunya Street Malenybehind Maleny Hotel.

You can follow Bowls Club news and events at: https://www.facebook.com/malenybowls/ or via their web page at: www.malenybowlsclub.com.au

The Great Obi Clean Up

Join us for an amazing pop-up clean up in fabulous February! Starting the year right, we are hosting another Great Obi Clean Up event & we would LOVE to see you there. Who knows you might even get to meet Bandit the platypus.

BYO gloves, don't forget the covered shoes & hats & most of all, don't forget your amazing smiles! This is going to be an awesome event with some very special guests (shhh). See you all there!

If you can’t make this day then there will be another clean up in early March to align with clean up Australia Day.

This event as listed at the below website: https://www.facebook.com/events/ 701755274890133?ref=newsfeed

What’s Happening at Maleny Tennis Club?

Maleny Men’s Shed News

The Maleny and District Men's Shed has over 50 members and meets Tuesdays and Fridays from 8am to midday. It was formed in 2006 for the fellowship & education of guys.

Coordinator Secretary Malcolm Baker. Phone. 0417785548

Address: 7 Bryce Lane, Maleny Qld 4552

Email: malenymensshed@hotmail.com

Shed Activities

Woodworking, Metal Work, Blacksmith work shop. Also have an opportunity to assist the Historical Society renovating buildings or working on old farm machinery.

JP's in the Community

The Maleny Neighbourhood Centre is part of the JP's in the Community Program. This program is available to witness signatures and certify your routine legal documents such as wills, affidavits, statutory declarations. Hours that J.P’s are in attendance are 9.30am–12.30pm Monday to Friday.

Two of our members, Graham and Russell are still working on our popular cow bells, but we are trying a new idea: we are making smaller goat bells which swing in a horse stirrup.

Opening Hours. Tuesday & Friday 8am to noon Follow our progress at: https://www.facebook.com/malenymensshed A big shout out to the Foundation for Regional & Rural Renewal who funded our new water tank which is attached to the ex-Army shed that's under construction on our site.

WEEKLY COMMUNITY EVENTS!

Maleny Scottish Country Dancing every Monday 7 to 9 pm RSL Hall. Call 0432 251 606. Social Tennis every Monday 8.00 am Witta Tennis Club. All Welcome. Mixed Social Tennis every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 6.30am to 8.30am Maleny Showgrounds

Ladies Social Tennis every Thursday at 7.30am Maleny Showgrounds.

PickleBall every Monday 6.30p.m. to 8.30p.m. Maleny High School Activities Centre. Maleny Bowls Club. – TUESDAY AM BOWLS, 8.30am for 9.00am . 2 games + morning tea $12 per player. Rink Winner Prizes. Visitors and players welcome. Call Joe 0401 987 900 to book your place WEDNESDAY- 6 pm. TWILIGHT BOWLS & BURGER. $17 p.p. Bowls only $12 p.p. Learners welcome, bowls provided. Call Wendy 0438 399 604.

FRIDAY PM play SCROUNGERS ‘BOWLS WITH A MATE ’ 1pm for 1.30pm (winter), 2 pm (from November). Bowls can be provided. Call Wendy 0438 399 604.

Combined Probus Club of Maleny Inc. Meets every 4th Wednesday from February to November at 10.00 am at the Uniting Church, Landsborough Rd, Maleny. Contact malenyprobus@gmail.com or membership enquiries 0408070823

Club Acoustic Encore local musicians First Thursday of Each Month from 6.30 pm Maleny RSL.

Pattemore House Open House Morning every Friday 10.00 am - 12 noon 15, Porters Lane. Diggers Dining every Friday evening 4.30 bar opens Maleny RSL.

Tennis Under Lights every Friday Witta Tennis Club. BYO drinks and nibbles Contact. Pauline 0428 253 070. Hinterland Country Music Day. Second Saturday each month in the big shed at the Maleny Museum Precinct.

Maleny Trail Parkrun every Saturday 7.00 am Maleny District Sport & Rec Club House Maleny Precinct.

Witta Tennis Club Social Tennis every Saturday 1.00 pm. All Welcome.

Witta Wheels every 3rd Sunday each month 8.00 am - 11.00 am Witta Recreation Club

Maleny Markets every Sunday 8am to 2pm Maleny RSL.

Social Table Tennis every Sunday 1 - 5 pm Maleny High School Activity Centre. All welcome! Please email your weekly regular event to malenysportspark@gmail.com for inclusion every week

Sunshine Coast Jobs Hub

The Sunshine Coast Council has been instrumental in the creation of an online Jobs Hub, created through a partnership with Study Sunshine Coast. There are already more than 700 opportunities listed.

The Sunshine Coast Jobs Hub will connect job seekers with local industry by showcasing the latest

job and career opportunities right here in our Sunshine Coast region.

The Sunshine Coast Jobs Hub will be a one-stopplatform for employment in the Sunshine Coast region connecting talent with industry and job opportunities here on the Sunshine Coast https://www.scjobs.com.au/

Maleny Show-grounds Camping

Maleny Showgrounds is open for camping. This ground offers camping year-round (maximum 3 night stay), except during major events & seasonal blackout dates.

All campers who can adhere to the Qld Health, Sunshine Coast Council and Qld Government regulations pertaining to Covid-19 social distancing and hygiene guidelines are welcome.

Enjoy a peaceful environment close to town. Groups and caravanning clubs are welcome. Cost is just $25 per night.

Electricity, water, toilet/shower facilities, access to Dump Point are all available. Find all the details at the web site: http://www.malenyshowsociety.org.au

The Maleny Historical Society

has a new website: http:// www.malenyhistoricalsociety.org.au Their new Facebook page is : https://www.facebook.com/ MalenyHistoricalSociety

The Range Croquet Club - Maleny

We’ve had a very busy week on the lawns. On our Thursday play day, we had two games underway. Helen Uhlmann, Sally Adams and Sarah Widin decided to break from tradition and play Ricochet Croquet for a change. Sarah won convincingly against a double of Sally and Helen with 15 hoops to 7 in a very enjoyable match.

Meanwhile, Ken Barker and Dianne Horsman played Association Croquet with Ken winning 16:14. The Maleny weather produced a very pleasant afternoon for play, and with Dianne’s delicious chocolate cake for afternoon tea, what could be more perfect?

Friday saw our group of friends from Caloundra come up for their monthly visit to enjoy playing Golf Croquet with some of our club members. As always, a very enjoyable time was had by all, despite the weather being a bit unreliable.

scoring match, with Sarah just getting ahead of Nick with a score of 6:5. Donna Manning played Ken Barker, with Donna showing her skills to win with 10 hoops to 6. Wallace Roy must have picked the right mallet to use in his match against Stuart Craig. His roquets were on target, placing him well to play a great forward game and win with 15 hoops to 5.

Dianne Horsman and Lynette Evans played each other in a well matched game with Dianne winning 15:12. These two players are ones to watch in the upcoming Bray pennants competition and their skills are shaping up well in preparation for this.

This week will see our lawns open on Australia Day for a “Come and Try” opportunity. We’re looking forward to welcoming our visitors to this event. All are welcome.

Play days: Thursday and Sunday 1.00 pm for 1.30. Contact Sarah Widin for other days. Please arrive at 1 pm for games to be arranged by 1.15.

Coaching: is available on Saturday mornings at 8 am.

Variations of the game include eXtreme Croquet and Bicycle Croquet. You can introduce your kids and grandkids to croquet at the web site below: https://kids.kiddle.co/Croquet

Our web address is: https://rangecroquetatmaleny.org.au

Groups are always welcome to come and have a game on our lawns. We even provide a bit of guidance on how to play with a cuppa thrown in. Bargain!

Saturday coaching was well attended. Vince Carbery and Sarah Widin, our coaches, had us working on hoop approaches and take offs across the lawn and we then went on to practice these in a couple of relaxed games. The pointers we receive during these sessions are always helpful in improving our game and we enjoy interesting discussions around strategy and some of the more complex aspects of the game.

Sunday afternoon saw four singles games played. Sarah Widin and Nick Cram had a very close but low

For details contact Sarah Widin 0417640704 (President )

Court Hire.

Our courts may be available for community use or for special events, like workplace teambuilding or social gathering.

Our croquet equipment may be available for your guests in some special occasion (e.g. wedding) if suitable grounds are available.

If you are interested, please phone, email or use the contact page above.