Maleny Grapevine Community News and Maleny District Sports Club Results for the period to 11.09.2023

Maleny District Sport & Recreation Club Community Newsletter

Maleny Swimming Pool Closed for Summer 2023 -2024

A Royal Lifesaving Australia requirement that a lifeguard must be on the pool deck of community run public pools at all times means that both the Maleny and Mooloola Swim Pools will be closed over summer 2023 - 2024. The Maleny Swimming Pool offers a 6 lane 25 meter heated pool.

Both the Maleny and Mooloolah Valley pools are owned by the State Government as they are based on state school property, but are community run after school hours.

The Maleny Pool Committee said yesterday that it did not have the funding to pay for a full-time lifesaver.

“These new requirements would make it unfeasible for our pool to operate under current funding conditions. The Maleny pool manager has advised that running costs would more than double, and that without employing extra staff they are not able to be.”

Both pools have struggled to find managers in recent years with the pools forced to shut over summer.

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Division 5 councillor, Winston Johnston, said the guidelines appeared discriminatory against community-run pools and that he would approach council to see if it could assist.

He continued to say: “Pools like the Maleny and Mooloolah Pools have been operating successfully for a long period of time without it being a problem… I’m at a loss of words of how it can be solved.”

“I’m not sure what they can do, I’ll certainly be discussing it with the Council CEO to try and see if there is something else that we can do. It’s difficult when these sorts of things happen outside the budget period, because the money is already all allocated for the current year.”

Glasshouse MP, Andrew Powell, said he was working alongside Cr Johnston to investigate what the state and local government can do to ensure the Maleny Pool can remain open.

“I am working with Cr Johnston on potential solutions because having another season without a pool is not an outcome that I find acceptable. They aren’t a community that can easily access other pools, they need a pool, and I’m going to be working towards delivering one for them.”

Royal Lifesaving Australia updated Guidelines for Safe Pool Operations … making it a requirement that a lifeguard must be on pool deck at all times means Maleny Pool to remain closed during summer.

Your Club News

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It was twenty-three years ago todays that the world was stunned when a unique act of terrorism was committed when the twin towers of the World Trade Centre were destroyed when American Airlines Flight 11, a Boeing 767 was flown into the North Tower. This was followed soon after by United Airlines Flight 175, a Boeing 767 was flown into the South Tower of the World Trade Centre. Following this American Airlines Flight 77, a Boeing 757 was flown into the West side of The Pentagon.

Passengers on board Flight 93 begin a revolt and moved against the hijackers in an attempt to take back the plane. This plane crashed at Shanksville southeast of Pittsburgh in Somerset County killing all onboard.

Both Trade Centres subsequently collapsed.

Over 3000 people died that day as a result of this terrorism act.Thus the world changed significantly in just one day!

As a result U.S. Pres. George W. Bush declared a global “war on terrorism,” and lengthy wars in Afghanistan and Iraq followed. This war on terror involved Australia and Britain. Immediately security measures around the world were tightened considerably, especially at airports. No country was exempt.

Let us all remember all of those who died on that fateful day and all the many tens of thousands more who dies as a direct consequence of that act of terror and the consequences thereof.

Maleny Senior Citizens

Maleny Senior Citizens meet every Friday morning from about 8.45 until 11am for a Cuppa, Chat, and some board games and a laugh or two. They meet in the Verandah Room under the Maleny Community Centre.

Every Friday morning is ‘drop in’ where games, laughter and morning tea is enjoyed by all. Occasionally the group join together to go on bus or train trips to varying local areas. Everything the club does is based on social activities that are fun.

So if you would like to have a Cuppa, a Chat, a Laugh or just sit and listen to the chatter this is the place to come. New members are always welcome. Call Margaret on 0419 179516 or 54942621. We look forward to seeing you soon.

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Twenty - three years since the world changed dramatically

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Maleny Bowls Club

Tuesday Bowls

There is a bit happening at Maleny Bowls Club and here is a list of what is on offer over the coming months:

21 October 2023 Oktoberfest Come & Try Day

9 November 2023 Plum Pudding Day

Mens Pennants Team

Maleny Bowls has now officially registered a Men’s Team in Division 10 of the Sunshine Coast 2023 Pennants competition. This competition will run between August 19th and September 24th, 2023.

Wednesday night social bowls

Wednesday nights from 6p.m. the club holds a social night of bowls. The night starts with a B.B.Q. and some socialising.

Friday Bowls

Every Friday afternoon social bowls starts at 1.30p.m. - all welcome followed by social afternoon.

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Maleny Golf Club Weekly Wrap 11th September, 2203

• Mid-week Mixed Stroke (6/9/2023): Winners – AGrade: Rupert Hohls (63), B-Grade: Paul Lutze (70)

• Ladies Monthly Medal (6/9/2023): Winner –Pauline Fraley 72 C/B)

• RE/MAX Rumble (8/9/2023): Winner – Malcolm Lower (50) No Hole-in-one / Jackpot increases to $925!

• Saturday Mixed Stableford (9/9/2023): Winners –A Grade: Stephen Shaw (35 C/B), B Grade: Toby Poole (40 C/B) & C Grade: Doug Hancock (40 C/B)

• Club Mixed Foursomes (9/9/2023): WinnersMick McCombe & Sarah Harding (Gross 78/ Nett 63.5)

Check out more Maleny Golf News at: https://www.malenygolfclub.com.au/news

Maleny Historical Memories with Desley Malone

In 1904 an Ashford Litter, a human propelled cart was purchased by volunteer first aid people. Relays of men would carry a patient on these improvised stretchers to Landsborough, to the train to be transported to hospital.

Maleny’s first Ambulance Superintendent was Albert Charles (Charlie) Liekefett, appointed in 1942. He had been associated with the Maleny Ambulance since the 1st Nov 1937 when he was appointed "organiser and car attendant" at the Maleny Ambulance Station.

In July 1942 Maleny became a self-governing centre.

Charlie was born in Kenilworth in 1905 and was the 10th of 12 children. He attended school at Kidaman Creek and worked as a truck driver, labourer and timber worker. His early aide was self taught. He made an ointment very similar to a Rawleighs Products ointment.

He retired in 1948. At a public farewell in the School of Arts Charlie was presented with a travelling bag and a wallet of notes amounting £100.

This building today is Imelda’s shoes of Maleny. The photo above is of the Maleny Ambulance Station with the residence above. The station building was used at 50 Maple Street as Maleny’s first Ambulance Service & residence between 1947 and1993 when a new station was built in Bean Street, directly opposite the Maleny Hospital..

Click on the link to read more about Charlie. http://www.malenyhistoricalmemories.com/ uploads/2/3/9/6/23964979/liekefett_charlie.pdf

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Division 5 Councillor Winston 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

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 Programincluded in membership

2 Fully Qualified Trainers Discounts available for Family Memberships

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

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Phone: 5429611 or email on. malenygym@gmail.com

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Overheard at Maple 3 the other day between a well-known couple of socially active women around town having a coffee.

“I always wanted to be a femme fatale. Even when I was a young girl, I never really wanted to be a girl. I wanted to be a woman.””

Witta Tennis News

Tennis News

The Whistlers played at Witta, against the Mooloolaba Magnets. Great weather and great tennis, with lots of rallies. We enjoyed the great hard hitting. We got there in the end, but it was a very hard match and could have gone either way. Score was 6-2 sets, 44-28 games. Team was Paula Cudmore, Cindy Harris, Donna Kuskopf and Aki Lepper.

The first game of Spring in the Sunshine Coast Veterans Division 2 competition saw Witta Wompoos play Nambas. It was a home match played in great spirit. The wind managed to play some havoc in the first couple of sets but both teams battled well through the day. Special thanks to Brenda for making the trip from Gympie to play. It was worth the effort as she won all her four sets convincingly.

Andrew, Jim, Haydyn and Tony all combined well to establish a convincing win 10 sets to 2 sets, 68 games to 33 games. Andrew Blowes also proved age is no barrier also winning all his sets and enjoying man of the match stats with Brenda. Well done team for a great effort. Our next game is against Gympie at the Gympie courts on October 8th.

On Sunday September 10th, the Witta Wikings travelled to Gympie to play Murgon. Despite the windy conditions, a very enjoyable day was had by all. Both teams demonstrated strong skills, great athleticism, and outstanding sportsmanship. The sets were long and close and the Witta travellers: Glenn, Ian, Andrew, Kev, Cindy and Stacey arrived home well after dark.

Scores were fairly even going into the last two sets, which Murgon won convincingly. The final result was Murgon with 7 sets and 58 games defeating Witta with 5 sets and 50 games.

Social tennis

Monday 8am and Saturday 1pm at our courts at 351 Witta Road, Witta, QLD, Australia, Queensland. All are welcome. Court bookings 0437 295 501 or at the web site: www.wittatennis.com.au

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Witta Tennis “Kids Fun Day”

Katya's Tennis Drills Thrills and Fitness is on Friday Nights at 5:45pm. Cost is $20. Come along and join in the fun. All levels are welcome. Enquiries: 0437 295 501

Social tennis: Monday ladies 8am and Saturday mixed 1pm. All are welcome. Court bookings 0437 295 501 or

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Maleny Show Society AGM 2023

The Maleny Show Society invites all members to attend the Annual General Meeting, followed by the monthly general meeting to be held on Tuesday, September 19th 2023 at 7 pm in the Main Pavilion, Maleny Showgrounds.

Nominations for office bearers close, 5 pm on Friday, 8th September 2023. All inquiries or requests or to request a nomination form, email: malenyshowsociety@bigpond.com

Maleny Hospital Auxiliary Springtime Affair

MEMBERS of the Maleny Hospital Auxiliary, are presenting their Annual Springtime Affair, to be held at the Maleny Showgrounds on Wednesday, 13 September, 2023, starting at 9.30am.

Tickets can be purchased from Diana on 0407372613

Rotary Club of Maleny

What does it mean to age well?

What does it mean to age well in today’s Australia? At present, there is not a consistent definition of ‘ageing well’, and this makes it difficult for policies, programs, and organisations to support older Australians to age well.

To develop a definition based on the perspectives of older Australians (65 years+). organizations need to understand what factors may contribute to, or act as a barrier for, ageing well.

If you're interested to assist in this research, you can find the survey online at https://bit.ly/ageingwellsurvey

Its on again- Community Grants 2023

Applica8ons are now open for grants up to $2000 from the Rotary Club of Maleny Applica8ons, on the prescribed form, open Monday 17 July, and close at close of business Wednesday, 15 September 2023

Applica'on forms can be obtained from the Secretary, Rotary Club of Maleny via: secretary.maleny@rotary9620.org or by phone 0419 942 561 or 0408 663 842

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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/

Maleny Contract Bridge Club Learn to play Bridge!

Learn to play contract bridge at the Maleny Contract Bridge Club. Bridge is one of the most popular card games in the world. Bridge is a valuable exercise for the mind and players are interacting with others and benefitting for their friendship

The premises accommodates up to 25 tables and up to about 110 players each week turn up to the club to play.

Our clubhouse is located the end of Park Glen Drive, which is off Porters Lane in North Maleny. For information or to enrol phone Stuart Craig on 5494 2990 or email:

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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:

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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.

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 Lions Club of Maleny Blackall Range meet for a Business Meeting at the MDRSC Beersheba Shed on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 5.30p.m.

The monthly Dinner Meeting is held at the Maleny Hotel at 6.30pm on the 4th Tuesday of each month.

Special Club events such as Club Changeover and Christmas Party venues will be advised prior to those functions.

There is no minimum requirement for members regarding the attendance of meetings, working bees or fund raising events. However, members generally attend on a regular basis.

For further information about our Club or membership email:

membership.mbrlions@gmail.com

LIONS CLUB – MALENY BLACKALL RANGE

Maleny - Blackall Range Lions Club members are a group of ordinary people who have joined together with a common desire to make our communities better by using initiative, creativity, enthusiasm and energy. We support community projects and we fundraise to provide assistance for community projects. We have provided service in our local community for over 39 years. You too can support your community!

Lions Club of

Maleny Blackall Range

JOIN LIONS & MEET NEW FRIENDS

Lions Club Members strive to make a difference in their local community as well as in communi'es worldwide. Lions Clubs support local community needs, childhood Cancer, Diabetes, Vision care and other health and educa'on needs worldwide.

For further informa'on contact

Membership Chair Mark Henderson

Mobile 0414 899 933.

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“When and where do the

Lions Club of Maleny-Blackall Range meet?”

“Do you wish to help your community”

Homelessness Action Plan 2023

The Sunshine Coast Housing and Homelessness Action Plan 2023 brings together the various activities undertaken by council to enable housing availability and diversity, reduce housing stress and respond to homelessness in our community

To find out more visit:

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Maleny Calendar of Events 2023.

✦ Maleny Hospital Spring Fair. - Wed 13th

Sept - Maleny Show-grounds - 9.30a.m.

✦ Blackall 100 trail ultra-marathon: Saturday 14- Sunday 15 October, 2023

✦ Maleny Handmade & Artisan MarketsMaleny Community Centre, 23 Maple Street, Maleny. - 10th - 11th - 12th

November 9am - 3p.m.

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

Witta Handcraft Markets

Nearly 90 artisan vendors over 3 spaces all undercover and indoors.

This is an annual 3 day market held in November each year.

Held at Maleny Community Centre, 23 Maple Street, Maleny QLD.

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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

Muzika Maleny 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.

Maleny Girl Guides meet on Wednesday's during school term and timing is 3:30pm - 5:30pm - Term 2 & 3 and 4:00pm - 6:00pm in Terms 1 & 4.

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

Witta Recreation Club: Bar Open Friendship time every Wednesday 4.30p.m. - 6.30p.m.

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

Witta Markets every 3rd Saturday each month 7.00 am - Old Witta School

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

Maleny Blackall Range Lions Club

The Chatty Cafe in Maleny - come and join us!

The Chatty Cafe is being held at the Maleny Library every Tuesday from 10:30 to 11:30 and provides locals with an opportunity for a cuppa and a chat with fellow Chatty Cafe guests and friendly volunteers.

Although this is a Maleny Blackall Range Lions Club initiative, we welcome anyone who has an hour a week to spare, to enjoy a chat with an interesting bunch of local residents. If you would like to help out, or know of someone who might benefit from more social interaction, join us for a tea or coffee at Maleny Library on Tuesdays between 10:30 and 11:30 am…. Everyone is welcome!

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Maleny Neighbourhood Centre

JP Services have returned to the Maleny Neighbourhood Centre at 17 Bicentenary Lane,Maleny.

Hours are 9.30-12.30. Mon to Fri.

Brought to you by the ‘JP in the Community’ team’.

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The Maleny Historical Society

has a new website: http:// www.malenyhistoricalsociety.org.au

Their new Facebook page is : https://www.facebook.com/ MalenyHistoricalSociety

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Kath Smith and Wallace Roy are the headline in this report having come to the lawn, Wallace, after a long break for a holiday in Greece and the Mediterranean, to team up against an in-form Donna Manning and to squeeze a well fought win 17 – 15 against her. The single player normally has the advantage in a two against one competition, making the win even more creditable.

The Jayco Caravan club visited the lawn for another “come and try” event on Saturday. So many people reported it to be fun that it must have been. Fifteen non-players attended and were sent through the hoops of golf croquet on four half lawns.

Speaking of hoops: D.C.M. Pritchard in his “History of Croquet”; Cassell 1981 describes hoops in use in the 1860s. They were “hoop-shaped and so wide that Arthur Law had a spaniel so trained that, when placed at the starting point and tapped with a mallet, it would go through all the hoops in order until it reached the winning peg.”; a truly remarkable feat for a spaniel. The attached photo shows an illustration of the hoops that Pritchard describes.

The Range Croquet Club - Maleny Play

Attached photo: Early hoop design.

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

For details contact Sarah Widin 0417640704 (President ) or by email: therange@croquetqld.org

Court Hire

Our courts are situated at; Maleny Showgrounds, MalenyStanley River Road, Maleny and 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.

days

Association Croquet Thursday and Sunday 1.00 pm for 1.30.

Ricochet Croquet Tuesday morings 9 am. Contact Sarah Widin for other days. Coaching: is available on Saturday mornings at 8 am

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

For details contact Sarah Widin 0417640704 (President )

Dianne Horsman and Ken Barker were adrift in a sea of bad shots in their game of alternate stroke doubles against Lynette Evans and Donna. It was only after tea that they scored any hoops to give the game some respectability with a 7 – 11 loss. Nick Cram 14 had a good win against team consisting of Stuart Craig and Vince Carbery 8.

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