Witta Tennis News

The Whistlers played their first match of the season at Witta against the Caloundra Hot Chillies. Great weather for tennis, and a very enjoyable day. We had a lot of long rallies and deuces, and we managed to get the last points to bring us to win. Score was 43-23 games, 6-2 sets. Team was Paula Cudmore, Maree Hooley, Donna Kuskopf and Aki Lepper.

The Wompoos travelled to Gympie to play against Murgon Masters. There was family rivalry battling it out to see who walked home. The competition was fierce all day including a couple tiebreaks. In the end Murgon came out the winner. Congratulations to Mal Carlisle, Tony Keenan, Haydyn Craven, Andrew Blows, Donna Kuskoph and Brenda Warner for putting up a good fight. Final score was Murgon 7 sets 63 games to Wompoos 5 sets 40 games.

Wikings can come in many different shapes and sizes. With a few of us injured, ill or busy with life’s other events we were very lucky to find 6 players on Sunday. So, thank you to all our team of Andrew, Rob, Pauline, Maree plus our amazing subs - Ian Matthews and Mike O’Keeffe both from Gympie. We had some surprising sets, some losses and some gains. Score at the end of the day Gympie 9 sets 60 games to Witta 3 sets 37 games.

Date Claimer

The Witta Tennis Club Tournament is on Sunday 27 August. Entries to paulinefraley@gmail.com

Social tennis

Monday 8am and Saturday 1pm. All are welcome. Court bookings 0437 295 501 or www.wittatennis.com.au

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 www.wittatennis.com.au https://issuu.com/Maleny-Grapevine-Community-News

Where’s Sam, Maleny’s Travelling Jackeroo?

Last seen at the Cairns Show, helping out on the circuit and raising funds for his three chosen charities as he goes. He recently reached the $200,000 mark for them: Royal Flying Doctor Service, Dolly’s Dream and Drought Angels. Way to go Sam! Included in that has been a whopping $15,000 has been raised for the Royal Flying Doctor Service in the last 7 weeks alone on the QLD show run through my donation tins so far

If you’d like to follow Sam on his adventures, here’s the link to his blog on FB: https://www.facebook.com/thetravellingjackaroo

Photo: Sam, his tractor and his beloved dog, Bitza.

Pattemore House Open this Saturday

This Saturday 29th July Fairview (Pattemore House) will be open again from 1.00 - 4.00 pm. This is another chance for you to see a wonderful view of Maleny’s dairying past at Maleny’s Qld State Heritage listed property.

The members of the Friends of Pattemore House would love to show you around this lovely farm house and its lovely garden. Meet the Families of Fairview.

Films, oral histories, family photos and wonderful displays illustrate its history, from the property's first land selection by timber man Joseph Eyles in 1880, through to its purchase and building of Fairview by the Pattemore family, then on through the eras to its more recent role as a unique heritage venue.

The unique displays at Fairview present a thoughtful insight into the way life was from its construction in 1907 by the Pattemore family until the last farming family, the Armstrongs, moved out in 1995. Delectable afternoon teas will be served on the verandas, and there are plenty of home-made jams and pickles ready for you to stock up on for your pantry.

Witta Handcraft Markets

There is plenty of parking, and disabled access. 15, Porters Lane 1.00 - 4.00 pm Saturday 29th July.

Its on again- Community Grants 2023

Applica8ons are now open for grants up to $2000 from the Rotary Club of Maleny Applica8on forms can be obtained from the Secretary, Rotary Club of Maleny via secretary.maleny@rotary9620.org https://issuu.com/Maleny-Grapevine-Community-News

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: malenybridgelessons@gmail.com http://malenybridgeclub.com.au/ https://issuu.com/Maleny-Grapevine-Community-News

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.