Maleny Grapevine Community News and Maleny District Sports Club Results for the period to 31.10.2022

Maleny District Sport & Recreation Club Community Newsletter

Shop Local For Christmas!!

As the year draws to a close it's time to start thinking about not only our families, but for some, our staff Christmas parties, gifts and how we celebrate the festival season with our employees – and our special customers.

This year Maleny Commerce, as the organisers of this very local gift card would love you to consider gifting “Maleny". The Maleny Gift Card is the perfect gift and here is why:

• It can be spent at over 95 businesses in Maleny - see list at. https:// www.whyleavetown.com/programs/ maleny

• It has an expiry of 3 years and can be spent at one or many of the businesses over that time

• You can easily check your balance online

• The funds STAY in Maleny

• For every $100 spent in Maleny it equates to an actual spend of $180 as it circulates

• You are supporting local small independent family-owned businesses - and that's the best reason to purchase a Maleny Gift Card

Since the inception of this scheme there has been $151,141 value of tickets sold. This means that this is money that stays in the local community. You can purchase cards on line OR purchase in store at:

• Maleny Seasons IGA

• Maleny Food Co Newsroom

• Purple Palate

• Natural Fibre Maleny

• Maleny Cheese

Please consider giving the GIFT OF MALENY this year.

To purchase up to 5 cards visit: https://www.whyleavetown.com/purchase-online

To purchase more than 5 cards visit: https://www.whyleavetown.com/bulk-card-orders

Message to Maleny Commerce Members

Thank you for being a member in 2022 and we hope we may see you at our last event of the year being Tuesday 8th November 7am for a delicious buffet breakfast at The Orangery in Maleny.

We have the Queensland Music Trails as a guest speaker presenting to us a potential major music event in Maleny in August 2023. They are looking for feedback so come along and be part of this consultation and connect with other local businesses. Here is the link for booking the breakfast https://malenycommerce.org.au/event/novemberguest-speaker-breakfast/

Your Club News

Apex Club Golf Day!

having a charity golf day. Brush off those golf

to support the local

are looking for local

day too! For more info or to

see details in the poster

Range Care Chess Club in Maleny

Whether you are a

our new

Club is a great

also meeting new people.

contact our Lifestyle

on 07 5445 7044.

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.

JP's in the Community

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Social Tango and Latin Dancing

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Join in the Net Set Go Program!

Net Set Go is a fantastic program run as an introductory fun course to the sport of Netball. It is a lot of fun and is for BOYS and GIRLS! It’s a chance to learn the netball basics, get outside, pick up a netball or chuck on a bib and make some friends. Each participant will receive their very own pack which includes a netball and t-shirt

The program is at risk of not going ahead this term due to low numbers. We only need a few more kids to join in to keep it running, it’s hard enough keeping sporting clubs running in small towns we really need to support their programs and efforts in the community to bring sports to our families.

If your kids are, interested feel free to send a message to malenynetball@gmail.com

NetSetGo (ages 5-10) happens on Thursday afternoons from 3.30pm at Maleny High School.

Come and get the kids involved, you know you want to!

Melbourne Cup Day 2022

Here is a tip for this week’s Melbourne Cup and you can place your “sheep station” on it to make a packet.

The winner of the 2022 Melbourne Cup is going to be “The Fastest Horse”

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/

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

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

Just one year ago a group of six enthusiastic gardeners held a meeting to discuss a project to beautify the main street of Maleny. It was decided to plant Hanging Baskets along the shop fronts of our main street and to ask the shop owners to support us by sponsoring a basket to partially cover the cost of the baskets and plants.

This month The Maleny Street Gardeners’ Alliance celebrated its first anniversary. Most stores and organisations have showed great enthusiasm and there are now 60 hanging baskets along Maple Street.

Support has been unstinting from local plant and hardware stores, Searles, Makita, The Apex Club, and private donors. With prompting from Winston Johnston, the Council was early to our aid by agreeing to totally replant the Roundabout at the entrance to Maleny.

We are now an incorporated not for profit organisation who meet regularly over a cup of coffee to discuss baskets, plants, soils, fertilisers, sun, wind and rain. Willing experts in each of these areas have donated their time to come along and

give us the benefit of their knowledge and workshops have been invaluable.

A Logo to announce our presence was an early step. We now have a Basket Group responsible for the choice, purchase and caring of the plants.

A resourceful and inventive supporter has designed and built each of us a metal frame with arms to hold twelve baskets which makes the lengthy and constant care of the baskets easier.

A laughingly nominated Street Walkers Group is responsible for visiting each store and organisation along the main street to inform them of our aims and ask for their support. We have been surprised and encouraged at the enthusiasm for our project. The Blackall Range Horseless Carriage Club donate their premises for our meetings.

An all-male basket hanging group aided by the Apex Club helps with the nuts and bolts of the installation process and John is our watering man. We could not do without our members who take care of the inevitable government regulations. We hope residents and visitors are enjoying the flowers and the Hanging Baskets.

When you see a man in a yellow vest watering the flowering hanging baskets in Maleny Street you will know it is John, from The Maleny Street Gardeners’ Alliance.

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

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.

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

Witta Tennis

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

Friday 28 October: Whistlers played at Caloundra against the Hot Chillies in warm windy conditions. We struggled but it was good to be on the court, especially after last week's wet weather.

Tennis was good with close games and we brought home a good win. Score was 46-22 games, 7-1 sets. Team was Cindy Harris, Paula Cudmore, Maree Hooley and Aki Lepper.

Sunday 6th November the Wompoos play in the Sunshine Coast Vets Tennis finals against Nambas at Palmwoods Tennis Club NOT Washington Street. 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

Maleny Handmade And Artisan Markets

Handmade, unique, quirky! And local!

At the upcoming Maleny Handmade and Artisan Markets, you’ll be able to enjoy over 60 artisan vendors at this undercover and indoor event, spread over 3 days.

Find something to suit your personality, or buy a gift knowing it will be unique, (Christmas is closing in…..) or simply take something home with you that is handmade in Maleny and surrounding areas.

All the details are in the poster to the right.

See you at the Maleny Community Centre on November 11th and 12th to see unique handmade items.

Sunshine Coast Council concerned about Dangerous dogs

Owning any dog comes with serious responsibilities and that is increased for owners of regulated dog. The Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008 requires local governments to manage regulated dogs within their boundaries.

Council is committed to promoting community safety and educating the community on how to be a responsible pet owner through various education programs.

A menacing dog declaration may be made for a dog if it behaved in a way defined as 'dangerous', except that the attack was not serious.

Responsible dog ownership will be highlighted as the Sunshine Coast Council launches its annual inspection program.

The council conducts annual audits of properties where a regulated dog is kept, ensures animal owners are doing the right thing by their community to reduce potential risks. These audits, whilst conducted throughout the year are now being conducted in force.

For more information on the conditions for keeping a regulated dog, visit council’s website: https://www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/

Maleny Calendar of Events 2022

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

St Georges Anglican Church Remembering Loved Ones Departed November 6th at 5p.m.

St Georges Anglican Church next concert is on November 13th at 3p.m. Mandolins in Brisbane.

Maleny Handmade Markets - November 11th - 12th - 13th between 9a.m. and 3p.m. at the Maleny Community Centre. Witta Tennis AGM. WITTA TENNIS SHED ON NOVEMBER 12TH COMM AT 12.30P.M.

Maleny Arts + Craft Christmas Fair: November 25th - 26th27th 9a.m. - 3p.m. Maleny Community Centre, Maple Street.

Maleny Girl Guides are celebrating 60 years since foundation in Maleny on the 27 November – Invitation attached. 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

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

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! Please email your 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

Maleny Mens Mental Health Breakfast

This special event is for the men of Maleny to come together to raise the awareness of Mental Health. “One in four men will experience mental health problems. Shockingly, men represent 75% of suicide deaths." (ABS 2020).

Enjoy a relaxed breakfast for only $30.00 whilst listening to the guest speakers from local health experts, men's support groups and also personal accounts. Apex Maleny is sponsoring this event supported by Genconnex.. All proceeds go to a local Men’s Support Group and Maleny High Chaplaincy.

Fathers bring your sons. Grandfathers bring your grandsons.

WHEN: Sun 6 November 2022, between 8:00 am and10:00 am

WHERE: Maleny State High School - 50 Bunya Street Maleny, Tickets are available from the web site: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/maleny-mens-mental-health-breakfast-tickets-421705601807?utmcampaign=social%2Cemail&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utmsource=strongmail&utmterm=listing&fbclid=IwAR1ODf71Pgm9hurk71hu6i_DWI8t7I0Se-3ERA9XNTwu91czUxn98m5eJ1k

Maleny Historical Memories

with Desley Malone

Here’s a great shot looking down Teak Street into Maple Street and beyond in 1958 from MHM’s. Teak Street was known as Lawley’s Hill since the early 1900’s, and also locally as Walkers Hill (with the Walkers still at the top of the hill) Posties Hill and Post Office Hill!

Many locals will remember that the building at the bottom right, where the newsagency is now, was the local Post Office. Apparently there were some memorable billycart rides undertaken back in the day by fearless lads who didn’t mind losing a bit of skin. Another memory goes back into the 1960’s when policeman, Joe Spooner made learner drivers stop at the steepest point to test your hill starts…. if the car didn't roll back when one moved off, you passed.

There must have been many a learner scared half to death!

Be prepared for a change in the weather conditions

As of today we have had some days of hot weather with little rainfall for over a week. Today might be a warm and sunny day, but there are thunderstorms forecast to arrive in Brisbane and Sunshine Coast tonight. This storm is expected to bring 30km/h winds and possible showers. A huge pool of cold Antarctic air is travelling northwards being pushed by a deep low pressure system from near Tasmania. Much of southeastern Australia, right up to South East Queensland will receive a cold blast taking us back to July like temperatures. This will include a sharply westerly wind change from Wednesday on, accompanied by a drop in temperatures averaging around 10C

Take care and be prepared.

The Range Croquet Club - Maleny

Lesley Johnstone and Carole Atkinson from Headland Buderim Club visited on Thursday with Dianne Horsham to celebrate the warmer weather. The attached photo shows Lesley and Carole on the left with Diane on the right flanking Lynette Evans, Wallace Roy, Sarah Widin and Vince Carbery. Unfortunately the blue sky in the background changed dramatically over the course of the afternoon.

A doubles game with Ken Barker and Lesley matched up against Sarah and Vince and two singles games Wallace v Carole and Lynette v Dianne were bubbling along nicely until, just after afternoon tea, storm clouds gathered, and warnings began to appear on mobile phones.

With a forty-minute drive to negotiate, the visitors decided that discretion was the better part of valour and headed home. A substantial storm followed soon afterwards.

No scores were recorded, however, in the discussions which always go on in the sidelines of such games, it was revealed that Vince had played continuous sporting activity for nearly three quarters of a century. Quite an achievement!

There is an old adage that when you are playing badly, the best strategy is to keep it simple. Don’t try the difficult shots. On Sunday Ken ignored this, and paid the price, leaving his partner Wallace to the mercy of Vince and Sarah who won 20 – 7.

Dianne and Lynette played a game of singles which Lynette, fresh from her victory at Stephens Club in the Ernie Melville, won 17 -11.

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.

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.

Photo Above: Group including visitors from Headland Buderim club.