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Maleny District Sport & Recreation Club Community Newsletter

The Families of Fairview!

What could be more welcoming to any visitor than a beautiful farmhouse built by hand? Delightful

Fairview is open to the public this Saturday, 22nd October from 10.00 am - 4.00 pm, as part of the

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Apex Club Golf Day!

Apex Maleny is having a charity golf day. Brush off those golf clubs and help us raise some money to support the local

in the process.

Can’t play golf but keen to support? We are looking for local

to sponsor this great day too! For more info or to

spot contact Andrew Hobman, see details in the poster

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.

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

The Families of Fairview!

Now owned by Council, and managed by volunteer

Starting with an early selector mapping display, photos, oral recordings, films and soundscapes recreate a heritage visitor experience like no other on the Sunshine Coast.

From the family descendants who simply love coming home, local history buffs, visitors from the coast, Brisbane and interstate holiday makers – all are invited to enjoy the comforting and homely charm that is Fairview this Saturday when the property will once again be open to the public.

Fairview listed on the Qld State Heritage Register on the 4th September, 2003.

And of course what would such a trip be without taking in a delicious home-made morning or afternoon tea from its wide sunny verandas overlooking the beautiful restored heritage gardens?

Admission is free for this special event. Fairview is located at 15, Porters Lane, North Maleny.

Photos: the Pattemores gather in 1939 (Page 1). and the Armstrongs in 1975 at Fairview (left)

Cooke Park

With thanks to MHM and Desley Malone.

The land where Cooke Park is was owned by Alfred Charles King Cooke, a dairy farmer and after his passing in 1945, the Cooke family donated a block of land to the community in honour of their parents. The CWA were to be the park’s trustees.

Prior to that, in 1909 Alfred Charles Cooke and his wife, Ada Margaret Cooke built a house in Maple Street, Maleny and from there the family played an important part in Maleny’s development.

In 1910 Alfred Cooke became licensee of the Maleny Hotel. The family owned the land nexct to their house and that is what subsequently became Cooke Park.

Photos: Maleny’s CWA ladies dedicating the gates and unveiling the plaque at Cooke Park 1948 Mrs Jessie Grigor and Ada Mathie and the two ladies on the right are not identified.

Maleny Rotary 2023 Calendars Now on Sale!

The 13th edition of the ever-popular Maleny Rotary Calendar is available now at various outlets in Maleny. Photographs are selected from competition entries submitted by local people and represent the magnificence of hinterland scenery and wildlife.

What a great asset for yourself and an excellent Christmas present for friends and family near and far. Posting is a breeze!

At only $6 this is a major fundraiser for the Rotary Club.

Drop into any of these outlets and check it out. You won’t want to leave empty handed!

Maleny Visitor Information Centre

Maleny Newsagency

Maleny Veterinary Services

The Orangery Maleny

Judi Copy Optometry

Boxsell’s Real Estate

Mountain View Cafe

Tranquil Park.

Take weather care over next few days

The BOM has reported that a prolonged rain event across eastern Australia is likely to cause flooding rain from central Queensland to Tasmania this week. Without being preaching doom - just prepare for any possible approaching circumstances.

JP's in the Community

The Maleny Neighbourhood Centre is part

the JP's in the Community Program.

program is available to witness

as

that J.P’s are in attendance are 9.30am–12.30pm Monday to Friday.

Social Tango and Latin Dancing

you always wanted to Cha-Cha-Cha?

Tango and Latin Dancing is

to the Maleny RSL!

along and enjoy drinks, dinner and – let’s dance!

New from

more information

Elle or Peter 0425 151 788 or 0429 061

Free Entry for 28 Sunshine Coast Open Houses 2022

Sunshine Coast Open House 2022 is a free annual event which celebrates great architecture and design.

This year SCOH will be held across Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd October 2022 across the Sunshine Coast.

Maleny is proudly represented by “Fairview” (Pattemore House) that will be open on Saturday 22nd from 10.00 am until 4.00 pm.

Sunshine Coast Open House organisers look forward to opening 28 architecturally significant buildings, many not usually open to the public. You can read all the details so download the free guide to find out they all are at: http://www.sunshinecoastopenhouse.com.au/

Witta Tennis News

DATE CLAIMER: Witta Tennis AGM is on Saturday 12th November commencing at 12:30 at The Shed.

Friday 14 October: The Whistlers played at Mooloolaba against the Diamonds. Rain stopped and cleared for the day. Close sets all the way. It could have gone in any team's direction but we couldn't get the last point. Score was 32-40 games, 2-6 sets. Team was Donna Kuskopf, Brenda Warner, Paula Cudmore and Cincy Harris.

Congratulations to the Witta Wompoos for making it to the finals! Sunshine Coast Veterans finals featuring the Wompoos V Nambas will be held on Sunday 6 November at Washington St Nambour. Good luck Wompoos!

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

The Maleny Community Gym

"Building a Stronger Community"

Maleny Gym trainers can help you achieve your personal health and fitness goals.

Very affordable membership fees.

Get Started Vouchers welcome

First Visit is Free!

Free Personal Program- included in membership

2 Fully Qualified Trainers

Discounts available for Family Memberships

Check out our website for our opening times and membership fees.

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

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Let’s Lift the Lid

Lift the Lid on Mental Illness is Australian Rotary Health’s National annual fundraising day for mental health research.

On Sunday 13 November, Maleny Rotary Club is holding a ‘Lift the Lid’ walk from 8.00am to 10.00am to bring greater awareness to mental health issues in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland.

The walk will commence from the Rotary Kiosk at the Maleny Showgrounds and meander along the Maleny Trail walkway beside the Obi Obi Creek through town to the Platypus Point Lookout behind the Beersheba Museum on the Maleny Precinct and then return along the same route to the finish line at the Showgrounds.

This is a fancy hat/ fancy dress event so dress to the max as prizes will be awarded for best hat/ best dressed adult, child, dog and family. Yes, it’s dog friendly so bring your pooch along too.

A sausage sizzle will be also be set up to feed those hungry stomachs at the end of the walk. And the Brew HaHa coffee van will be providing much needed refreshments.

Entry is $20 per adult, $10 for children over 5 and dogs are free entry. All money raised will go towards mental health research.

To find out more visit: https://australianrotaryhealth.org.au/support-us/ campaigns/lift-the-lid/

Payments can be made via direct deposit to Maleny Rotary Club account. BSB 484 799 Acct 027930364. Please ensure you put ‘Your Name WALK’ in reference details.

Riders injured at Conondale Classic Weekend

Conondale’s Green Park saw a weekend of bike racing, The Ballard’s Off Road Classic on October 14th to 16th.

Unfortunately, on both days Emergency services, including a rescue helicopter, were called to the race track at Green Park, Elaman Creek on October 15 October when a man in his 30s, suffered “significant” abdominal and chest injuries. He was flown to the Sunshine Coast Hospital.

On the16th following another serious motorcycle crash saw another rider, a male aged in his 60’s was conveyed to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital with serious injuries to his back and chest.

Another Hinterland motor cycle accident

In another motor cycle accident Emergency Service members rushed to help a man in his 20s following a two vehicle accident on Obi Obi Rd, Mapleton at about 11.40am on Monday October 17th, 2022.

The rider was flown to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital by helicopter. He was in a serious condition.

Sunshine Coast Police warn about a bitumen scam presently throughout the hinterland Sunshine Coast police are warning residents to be mindful of people going door-to-door offering bitumen services at reduced prices. the materials used are of very low quality and the ground is not prepared properly. If you have been approached contact the Office of Fair Trade on 13QGOV (13 74 68).

Maleny Trail Parkrun

You too can be leaping for joy EVERY Saturday morning at the Maleny Trail Parkrun on the Maleny Community Precinct. What is Maleny Parkrun? It’s a 5km trail, 6.40 am for 7.00 am start every Saturday and you must register, just once, to be a participant as many times as you like - and its all FREE!

It offers an opportunity for all the local community, regardless of age or gender, to come together on a regular basis to enjoy this beautiful park and get physically active into the bargain.

Register at the web site below:

https://www.parkrun.com.au/register/

The event starts at the Maleny District Sport and Recreation Club building at the bottom of Parklands Drive via Porters Lane, North Maleny. Every week we grab a post parkrun coffee at Concept Coffee - please come and join us!

Please come along and join in, whatever your pace! Run, jog or walk, everyone is welcome - and your pooches too on a lead.

For full results, pix and more, visit: https://www.facebook.com/Maleny-Trailparkrun-107670137822393

What’s On in October at the Maleny Library?

Upcoming events for the month of October: Do you know about the Sunshine Coast Libraries literacy program that is run at Maleny Library?

It is a program for adults who need support with reading and writing, and for those who have English as their second language.

It is a wonderful program that supports people in need of literacy help - all are welcome!

Call the very friendly Maleny Library staff on 5435 3125 for any questions you have on any of the programs and events at the Library.

See all of the great local history resources held at the library – books, booklets and scrapbooks of local community organisations, families, buildings and businesses.

View the great range of DVDs covering local heritage icons and events as well as photos of the local area back to the first white settlement. Have a listen to oral histories of local identities from the hinterland and the coast.

Have a chat to library staff about the range of heritage services that are provided by the Sunshine Coast Library Service.

Upcoming October Events

Tech Help- Tuesday 18th October - 10a.m. to 12m.d. One on One tuition.

Composting & Worm farms Thursday 20th October 10-11.30am

myTech Learn to Shop Online Wednesday 26th October 10-11.30am

Healthy Hormones. Thursday 27th October 10-11.30am Laughter Yoga. Saturday 29th October 10-11.30am

Division 5 CouncillorWinston Johnston

Contact details

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

Glass House Volunteer Awards with Andrew Powell

I’m pleased to announce that nominations have opened for the annual Glass House Volunteer Awards! Our community is full of volunteers who give up their time to help individuals or community groups in need. It might be knitting clothes for sick kids, providing food deliveries for the elderly, cooking snags on the bbq for a local sporting group or even helping out in a school classroom with reading.

volunteers assisting in our community many Glass House organisations and sporting groups just wouldn’t exist, so the Volunteer Awards are my opportunity to show them how much we appreciate their help. Nominations are now open for the 2022 Glass House Volunteer Awards and the nomination process is as easy as ever –simply reply to this email and let me know who you’d like to nominate and what organisation they’re from.

We just ask that all nominations are for people that live within the Glass House electorate and that there is only one nomination per group.

Maleny Bowls Club News

New bowlers always welcome - no previous experience necessary.

are an avid lawn bowler,

played for years or new to the game

Bowls

a fabulous

10 ends of bowls, break for morning

another 10 ends of bowls

As

the attached invitation,

be a morning tea for all nominees on Friday 18th November at 10:00am. For catering purposes, please RSVP before Friday 4th November.

Petrina Fox Counsellor

Need to talk? Counselling is available with Petrina Fox at the Maleny Neighbourhood Centre. Appointments are available every Tuesday between 9am and 12:30pm.

Petrina Fox, BSW, M.Soc.Sc (Couns) M.Ed., is an experienced social worker and counsellor. Her counselling approach is personcentred and her experience includes relationship, grief and loss issues, mild mood disorders and traumas. Her main goal is to support the quality of a client's intra and interpersonal relationships and social functioning and to help reduce their stress/distress.

To book: please call MNC on 5499 9345

Cost: a suggested donation of $10 per session to the MNC. (If you are experiencing hardship please discuss with us).

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

7 Bryce Lane, Maleny Qld

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.

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

Maleny Calendar of Events 2022

Pattemore House - Sunshine Coast Open House Event 2022! Sat 22 October 10.00 am - 4.00 pm 15 Porters Lane

Maleny Rotary Charity Golf Day. 18 hole Ambrose. 28 Oct 28th 9a.m. Bookings at www.ticketebo.com/ mrcgd

Public Stargazing Night Sunshine Coast Astronomers 29 Oct on duskMaleny Observatory Maleny Golf Club

Maleny Handmade & Artisan Markets. 11, 12, 13 Nov 9.00 am to 3.00 pm Maleny Community Centre Maleny Apex Charity Golf Day. 18 hole 4 ball Ambrose 13th November 8.30 am Bookings by phone at 0401 794 934 or by email; malenyapexclub@hotmail.com

Lift the Lid 13 Nov 8.00 - 10.00 am

Rotary Kiosk Maleny Showgrounds

Woodies Santa Shop Sale 26 & 27 Nov 230-238 Balmoral Rd Montville 9 am - 4 pm

The Magic Opal Pantomime Maleny Players 2, 3, 4 Dec. The Playhouse Maleny Showgrounds

To add your local organisation events to this list simply email details to: malenysportspark@gmail.com

New hope for Maleny Swim Pool

Local State Member for Glasshouse, Mr. Andrew Powell is holding further talks with the Department of Education with respect to the closure of the Maleny Swimming Pool.

The Department of Education is exploring options with the Sunshine Coast Council to attempt to get the pool reopened for the community and to keep it open.

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

Badminton every Monday 6.30-8.30 pm Maleny High School Activity Centre. 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.

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!

email

weekly regular event to malenysportspark@gmail.com for inclusion every week

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

All-weather Upgrades Secure Maleny Golf Club’s Future

By Richard Owen

Maleny Golf Club in Queensland’s Sunshine Coast hinterland has undertaken a series of major course upgrades this year, including fairway irrigation, allweather cart paths and on-course toilets using grant funds exceeding $275,000.

Plans are also afoot to restore and enhance the environmental value of a second wetland within the picturesque course precinct and secure more land from the Sunshine Coast Council (SCC) for cart storage, parking and the construction of a new clubhouse.

General Manager Mr Stephen Porter said turf damage caused by extreme wet weather in February had sharpened the club’s focus on the need to invest in more permanent and resilient infrastructure improvements.“

The committee recognised that contending with extreme wet or dry weather and providing on-course toilets were essential for the year-around presentation of a high quality, community-run 18hole golf course to serve members well and attract visitors,” he said. “The balance between members and visitors is consistent with the Council’s

expectations about capturing the full benefits of this community asset,” he said.

Early in 2022 the club secured six grants for remedial work and major projects, including $165,000 from the Queensland Government for fairway irrigation, $85,000 from the RACQ Foundation for all-weather cart-path construction and $9,000 from the SCC towards installation of on-course toilets.

“While improvements to the course will always be ongoing, the imminent completion of these three projects should greatly improve the golfing experience for both members and visitors,” Mr Porter said. “In the coming year, the club plans to work closely with the Council to upgrade the southern wetland on the course to enhance its ecological value and store rainwater and recycled water for irrigation.”

Mr Porter said discussions had also been initiated with Council to provide more land for cart storage, parking and to facilitate construction of the permanent clubhouse.

For more information about Maleny Golf Club, the course and membership options visit the website https://www.malenygolfclub.com.au/

The Range Croquet Club - Maleny

Lynette Evans and Sally Young came down to the lawn to play on Thursday. They fronted up against Wallace Roy and Kath Smith in a game of doubles. In what was a friendly game judging by the chatter heard through the camellias from their lawn, Wallace and Kath won 8 -3. Meanwhile on lawn 1 Nick Cram played Diane Horseman in a game of singles, winning, despite some good creative play by Diane, 12 - 3. Donna Manning played Ken Barker on the same lawn in a game of singles. She was just coming good when rain stopped play making the score of 16 – 8 to Ken irrelevant.

Donna played away over the weekend at Toombul. She partnered Lindsay David to come second in the Queensland mixed doubles at Toombul. They finished on 3 wins from 4 to be equal first with Tom and Heather Knight from Stephens club but were second on nett points. Well done, Donna. Sunday looked miserable, but we were lucky. There were no interruptions and play good. Stuart Craig and Lynette played Wallace and Kath winning a cliff-hanger 9 – 8. While attempting hoop 1 with Blue, Stuart “jammed”, leaving the position in the photograph, a conundrum for his opponent Wallace, the player of the yellow ball. Yellow must move. If left, Blue will make the hoop and leaving Yellow there to be used after that would be unwise.

had a lucky break towards the end of play with the result 14 to him, 8 to Nick and 6 to Diane.

Attached photo: Wallace Roy lining up a difficult shot.

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.

Did you know that the first mallet and hoop sports were recorded in the 17th century.

According to oxfordcroquet.com; “Croquet is a race between two sides each of whom has a pair of balls”.

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

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.

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

Wallace takes the aggressive line, shooting at Blue, though his approach is a trifle unorthodox. Stuart is there to adjudge whether he makes the roquet. Lawn 2, on the other hand, was the stage for a three-player game in which Diane, Nick and Ken competed. Ken