Maleny Grapevine Community News and Maleny District Sports Club Results for the period to 31.07.2023

Maleny District Sport & Recreation Club Community Newsletter

Maleny High School student aims for Paris Olympics

Kael Thompson

Maleny High School student, Kael Thompson, 16year-old and who is currently in Grade 10 at Maleny State High School has her eyes set on performing at the 2024 Paralympics in Paris.

Kael is already a member of the Australian National Flippers Squad and has been swimming competitively for three years.

The Para Swimming National Flippers Squad is an integral part of Swimming Australia Paralympic Performance Pathway.

In June 2022 she was part of the team to represent Australia at the 2022 Virtus Oceania Asia Games in Brisbane. The Virtus games covers a number of sports, of which swimming is just one.

Already she has competed overseas for the national squad when In June she competed at the Virtus Global Games in Paris and broke the Queensland record for the 100m Breaststroke, the 50m Butterfly, and the Australian age record for the 50m Backstroke.

She also won another silver and bronze medal.

Her next challenge now is the Queensland short course event in August, then the Australian Schools long course two weeks later.

Kael’s main focus then will be to fine-tune her PB’s and preparations to compete at the Paris Paralympic games in 2024. Her preparation includes going to the physio three times a week, a psychologist once a week and training every day so it is a long journey between now and the 2024 games.

Sunshine Coast Waste Strategy 2023

As part of The Sunshine Coast Council’s commitment to becoming Australia's most sustainable region they are reviewing the Sunshine Coast Waste Strategy 2023. Each local government is required under the Waste Reduction and Recycling Act 2011 to prepare, adopt and implement a plan for managing waste in its local government area, in a way that best achieve the objectives of the Act.

The plan protection of the unique Sunshine Coast environment, both now and in the future.

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The council has a policy towards zero waste to landfill by 2041.

You are invited to have your say by completing an online survey at the web address below. The survey needs to be completed prior to August 9th, 2023. The Waste Strategy is expected to be adopted by Council in October 2023.

https://haveyoursay.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/ sunshine-coast-waste-strategy-2023/sunshine-coastwaste-strategy-survey

Your Club News

If your club or organisation is an associate member of the Maleny District Sports and Recreation Club then you can publicise your club results and news in this, our “Community Billboard”.

Keep your events diary up to date on the MDSARC Inc Web site so that we all know about your communities important events.

This is your newsletter - let all of Maleny know the latest info from your club every week!

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no later than 12 noon every Monday.

Club website: www.malenysportandrec.org.au

Community Grants - Fisher Electorate

Federal Member for Fisher Mr. Andrew Wallace said

“Applications are now open for Growing Regions grants of between $500,000 and $15 million to upgrade existing or build new community facilities that will enhance the region as a place to live, work and raise a family.

Not-for-profit incorporated community organisations in regional areas, including sporting clubs, are eligible to apply for grants are being encouraged to apply for grants to build and improve community infrastructure to enhance the liveability of our community to provide the services and opportunities that are often taken for granted in the capital cities.

“Eligible projects could include community and sporting facility upgrades that enhance the amenity of towns or projects that help drive stronger economic opportunities for the local community, for example by making regions more inviting for tourists and visitors.” said Mr. Wallace.

For more information simply call Mr.Wallace’s office on: 07 5493 5556 or email andrew.wallace.mp@aph.gov.au.

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Maleny Golf Club Weekly Wrap

• Mid-week Mixed 4BBB Stableford (25/7/2023): Winners – Ian Lee & Neil Stenhouse (44 C/B)

• Ladies 4BBB Stableford (26/7/2023): Winners –Pam Crothers. &. Sharrol Perdriau (44)

• RE/MAX Rumble (28/7/2023): Winner – Jamie Seymour (22) No Hole-in-one / Jackpot increases to $775!

• Men’s Monthly Medal & Mixed Stroke (29/7/2023): Winners – A Grade: Scott Heywood (68 C/B), B Grade: Ian Dickson (63) & C Grade: Andy Johnson (66)

• Mountain Challenge. (29/7/2023): Winner –Andy Johnson (66

For more information, membership call 5499 9960 or to book a round, please visit www.GolfMaleny.com

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Special: Hot Shot Rate: Introducing - all the holes you can play between 1:30 - 5PM Monday to Thursday for only $30!

Book online via: https://www.malenygolfclub.com.au/

Where’s Sam?

Maleny’s Travelling Jackeroo?

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:

19 August 2023 Men's Pennants continuing until 23 September 2023.

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.

Friday Bowls

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

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2023 Queensland Community Achievement Awards are now Open

The Tully & District Show was my last Show for the 2023 QLD Show Run. I would like to thank all the show societies for allowing me to attend their shows and to the The Showmen’s Guild of Australasia for your amazing support. I’m now heading towards the Mt Isa Rodeo before heading up to the The Drovers Camp festival in Camooweal. From there I’ll start the long hot trip to Darwin before going through the guts of Aus and heading to Adelaide.

Everyone knows one of those selfless people who dedicate their time and efforts to helping others within their communities.

Well, the 2023 Queensland Community Achievement Awards are now accepting nominations, inviting everyone to acknowledge those remarkable individuals who make a difference in their community.

To nominate someone, visit awardsaustralia.com/qldcaa and select ‘Nominate Now’, or call 1300 055 096 or email qcaa@awardsaustralia.com to provide the nominee’s details.

Nominations Close onTuesday 22 August 2023 and Judging is on Wednesday

27 September 2023 with the Awards Presentation being held on Friday 17 November 2023.

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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

coffee.

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The Maleny Community Gym

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.

https://www.malenygym.com/

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

“Did you know having children is hereditary? If your parents don't have them, neither will you.”

Witta Tennis News

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

Maleny Calendar of Events 2023.

✦ Arts Alive Maleny - Maple Street, Maleny - August 4th from 5.30p.m. on.

✦ Maleny Family Fun Day - Maleny Botanic Gardens - Sunday August 6th between 9a.m. and 4.30p.m.

✦ Witta Tennis Club TournamentAugust 27th.

✦ Maleny Apex “Paws of Thunder” returns on Sunday 27th August 9.00 am at the Maleny Showgrounds

✦ 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

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Witta Handcraft Markets

RangeBow Festival runs in the Hinterland

The RangeBow Festival will be held in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland between Thursday August 10 through to Sunday August 13. Events for RangeBow take place in numerous locations including the communities of Maleny, Montville, Flaxton and Mapleton. The Festival celebrates the creative life and spirit of everyone in The Range communities with a focus on diversity, inclusion, sustainability and reconciliation

These events are suitable all ages. The events will be premiered for 2023 at the festival’s Grand Marquee arena at Montville; the ‘Dreamland Pyjama Party’ on Friday August 11 between 3.30p.m. and 6.30p.m. And

then again at the ‘Plant and Party Music Festival’ on Saturday August 12.

On Sunday the 13th August between 6pm–8pm the Sunshine Coast Symphony Orchestra plays popular classics and compositions from emerging youth artists performed with The Rangebow

Children’s Orchestra supported by worldrenowned chamber orchestra Topology. Tickets for Plant and Party start at just $20 for students and concession card holders and to find out more or to book tickets to these or any of the events in what is a fabulously full and culturally creative festival of expression and inclusion head to:

https://www.therangebowfestival.org/

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

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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:

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.

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

LIONS CLUB – MALENY BLACKALL RANGE

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 communi9es worldwide. Lions Clubs support local community needs, childhood Cancer, Diabetes, Vision care and other health and educa9on needs worldwide.

For further informa9on 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”

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 Term 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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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

Our 30th birthday was a huge success, celebrated in style by at least sixty visitors including federal member Andrew Wallace, and Andrew Powell, our state member.

Andrew is pictured having a go at the “diabolicals”. Mayor Mark Jamieson and his wife Lorrell, as well as Winston Johnston from the Sunshine Coast Council attended and viewed the new sunshiny croquet balls which we obtained on a grant from the council. Matt and Denise Howard, David Lowden and Dean Power from the Show Society were there.

We had visitors from clubs far and wide. Laurel Bank in Toowoomba, Windsor in Brisbane, and several from the Gold Coast Tweed region were just some of the places where people travelled from. The caravan group from Caloundra donated a bottle of alcohol and chocolates as one of the prizes for the raffl Habner, president of CAQ drew the raf Cram, Kath Smith and John Turner (Gold Coast and

Play 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 )

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treasurer of the CAQ) were prizewinners, while Gwen Connelly of Bribie managed to land on the $5 bill in the centre of the lawn to claim that.

Ted Singleton, a founding member and patron, recounted some of the details of the formation of the club including and amusing story about the laying of the turf, expected to last a day, but completed in about an hour because of the number of people who turned up to assist.

Vince and Val Carbery longstanding members cut the cake. The food preparers in the kitchen: Helen Andrews, Donna Manning, Lynette Evans, Sally Adams did an amazing job. David Kerr and Carole Atkinson set up the lawns. Thanks also to Dianne Horsman for keeping play around the diabolicals manufactured by her husband Keith in order. Fights could have developed there. Special thanks also to Wallace Roy and Sarah Widin who arrived early and worked solidly both with preparation and organisation.

It was a great day, full of fun and community spirit. The next 30 years look good.

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For details contact Sarah Widin 0417640704 (President )

Court Hire

Our courts may be available for community use or for special events, like workplace team-building 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.

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