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Maleny District Sport & Recreation Club Community Newsletter A Step Closer for Hydrotherapy in Maleny On Wednesday 9th February 2022, a Hydrotherapy Centre for Maleny took one step closer to becoming a reality when Maleny District Sport and Recreation Club signed an agreement to provide land on Maleny Sports Park to Maleny Hydrotherapy Inc. Under the curious eyes of equestrian friends, the Presidents of both organisations, Tim Bagshaw (left) and Mike Norman signed a document that provides MHI with a portion of the MDSRC leased land on which to build their centre. A spokesperson for the MHI said “It’s exciting news. It's been a long time coming and we are
working towards delivering a hydrotherapy pool for our community. Council approval will be sought, but in the meantime some serious fundraising will be done”. Mike Norman was enthusiastic in his comments "Sunshine Coast Council approved Maleny Sports Park on the Precinct as the future site for the centre at its Ordinary Meeting on 8 November 2018. A purpose-built hydrotherapy centre in Maleny is crucial for a broad range of patients requiring rehabilitation and recovery. It will support not just our ageing population but those with sporting and other injuries. We are pleased to be working together
You can follow progress on the Maleny Hydrotherapy’s page at: https://www.facebook.com/malenyhydrotherapy
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with MHI who have worked for many long years towards delivering this project. This agreement is a step that enables MHI to raise the balance of funds needed to construct and operate their hydrotherapy facility." Both organisations recognise that this is an ambitious project, but acknowledge the huge bene ts that not just locals, but communities across the Sunshine Coast Hinterland will enjoy once this facility becomes operational. MP for Fisher Andrew Wallace congratulated all involved, saying "This has been a project long in the making and last week's progress is testament to the tenacity of so many in the local community over many years. Great work all!”.
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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! All articles, results, posters and photos (as large sized jpegs, please do not embed these in a Word doc) for inclusion in the weekly sports results should be emailed to
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Visitors Descend on Maleny Golf Club!
Golfers were stopped mid-swing recently at the sight of a helicopter landing on the practice area at Maleny Golf Club, where some occupants of sporting note disembarked to play a round. Former Rugby League International Mark Cantoni and mates Matt Lockyer (brother of league legend Darren) and Angus Simmons said they really loved the course and had a great day out. “The ight up from Brisbane through the Glasshouse Mountains was spectacular and it was amazing to land on and play at such a picturesque course like Maleny,” said Cantoni. “We’ll de nitely be back!” League legend Al e Langer was also spotted out on the course recently! Masters Champion and former World Number One Adam Scott really helped put Maleny Golf Club on the international “must play” map in 2020 by streaming 9 holes live on Instagram during the global pandemic lockdown. Since then a plethora of top players have visited Maleny to pit their skills against the course – the most recent being former Australian men’s amateur champion and 2022 Australian PGA champion, Jed Morgan. Queensland’s 2019 Female Amateur Golfer of the Year Cassie Porter, who turned Pro last year and came 8th in the women’s PGA Championship, has also played at Maleny. For more information about Maleny Golf Club, the course and membership options visit the website: https://www.malenygolfclub.com.au/
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Beginner Tai Chi Classes on Maleny Precinct Tai Chi Quan for Body, Mind and Spirit. Learn this ancient Doaist exercise from Ahtee Chia who trained with the foremost Masters in Australia and China, and who has been teaching for more than 40 years. He has devised Tai Chi classes speci cally for beginners and seniors. There are different forms oof Tai Chi, this one for all ages and tness capabilities. A new block of classes will be starting up on Tuesday 25th Jan, 8.00 am at the Maleny District Sports and Recreation grounds on the Maleny Precinct. It is an outdoor venue with shelter under a deep verandah in case of rain. The venue is at the end of Parkland Drive, off Porters Lane, North Maleny. Bring warm clothing as it can sometimes be windy and cold in the morning. Limited spots are available and closing soon. To register, please just message Ahtee at his Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ahtee.chia or email: ahtee.chia@gmail.com
WEEKLY COMMUNITY EVENTS! Please check with the below organisation during COVID to ensure that they are still operating as per the below list.
Maleny Trail Parkrun every Saturday 7.00 am Maleny District Sport & Rec Club House Maleny Precinct
Maleny Scottish Country Dancing every Monday 7 to 9 pm RSL Hall. Call 0432 251 606 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. Open House Morning every Friday 10.00 am - 12 noon Pattemore House 15, Porters Lane (not open at present) Club Acoustic Encore local musicians First Thursday of Each Month from 6.30 pm Maleny RSL Diggers Dining every Friday evening 4.30 bar opens Maleny RSL Maleny Markets every Sunday 8am to 2pm Maleny RSL Social Table Tennis All welcome! Every Sunday 1 - 5 pm Maleny High School Activity Centre Fun Fitness Classes every Mon, Wed, Fri and Sat Maleny District Sport & Rec Club House Maleny Precinct - see advert this edition for details Please email your weekly regular event to malenysportspark@gmail.com https://issuu.com/Maleny-Grapevine-Community-News
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A Cricket History – Maleny and District With the cricket season in full swing, we take a look at the long history of cricket in our district, as recorded by Vince Carbery. Here are some extracts. “The actual commencement of cricket in Maleny is thought to have commenced in the mid 1920’s of cially. On November 9, 1903, Kenilworth played host to a team from Teutoberg (Witta). The Teutoberg team won the match by 32 runs. Names such as Bergann, Bobermein, Cox and Sommer are still associated with this area. From earliest times it is obvious that cricket formed an important part of the lives of the early settlers. In 1925, Carl Nothling, foundation President of the Witta Cricket Club and a councillor in the Landsborough Shire Council, had a motion passed that the club would never have to pay rates. The late Aub Cork once mentioned 1927 as a possible
starting point for the Maleny Cricket Club starting at the Maleny Showgrounds.
other clubs were Elaman Creek, Baroon Pocket, Kenilworth, Lower Kenilworth, Landsborough and at one stage Witta and Elaman combined.
Pre and post the Second World War it was customary for teams from Brisbane to visit Maleny and Witta and play a game of cricket against Witta-Maleny. These games were a prelude to the cricket season and played in September and were an important social event.
Up until the early seventies there was no such thing as junior cricket. Any young boy wishing to play the game joined in the senior ranks and served his apprenticeship by batting number eleven and elding at ne leg until he did something spectacular.
A reciprocal visit to the Brisbane clubs took place also. Records show that this contact started as far back as 1933.
About 1978 the club decided to build a new oval which required a great deal of earthworks and some blasting and so the Aub Cork Oval came into being.
Cricket was suspended during the war years.
With the initial success of our teams in the coast competition, it was realised to eld a First
Many clubs made up the Maleny and District Association in its hey day. As well as Maleny and Witta,
Maleny Cricket Team 1928
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BACK L - R: Ross Skerman, Jack Hurwood, T. Clem, Jack Cobbe, G. Jones, Dave Hankinson FRONT L - R: Bob McClean, Clive Nothling, Clarence Cork, Cliff Cranney, Bert Cranney.
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A Cricket History Maleny and District (Continued from previous page) by Vince Carbery Division team we would need a turf wicket – which was built on the Dave Hankinson Oval. The late Clem Jones, the curator at the Gabba, gave advice. We brought in soil from Rob Cork's property at Witta which was put through a hammer mill at Ken Murtagh's Kenilworth property before being used as top dressing. Soil was also obtained from the Ipswich area. It was interesting to hear Clem Jones comment that he would have tried the local red soil rst. This wicket was rst used on November 16, 1985. After the passing of the horse era, the motor vehicle solved many transport problems. On numerous occasions an over-loaded ute with an enthusiastic team of cricketers on board or an car with people standing on running boards, and hanging on or dear life, could be seen heading to a cricket ground somewhere from Maleny to Lower Kenilworth and all cricketing points in between. On other occasions the local cream carrier came to the rescue. We have now turned full circle with most individuals providing their own transport.
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Maleny Trail Parkrun
What a gorgeous photo, taken at last week’s setting up for the 58th Maleny Parkrun!
Thank you Ellie - without the volunteers who set up, enter details to the website, record times, clear everything away and generally look after everyone, there wouldn’t be this great event happening every Saturday morning in Maleny - a huge shout out of thanks to all of you!
Saving the Dark In what is good news for our environment, the Australasian Dark Sky Alliance that has been commissioned by the Federal Government to do a study into how to best preserve the night sky. As part of the report, the ADSA are conducting a nation-wide survey. They are encouraging individuals and Dark sky places aspirants to complete the following survey, that only takes about ten minutes.
It would do well for all our present day cricketers to be thankful for the surfaces on which they play this great game today. The only mowing that was done on some grounds in the past was achieved by the local cows. Of course that created another hazzard. Occasionally a local farmer would slash the grass and the eld would resemble a paddock of hay ready for baling. Many players had lengthy playing lives. Probably, Ike Lowe, who played much of his cricket at Witta, would most likely have racked up fty years, spanning World War 2, as he played on into his seventies. Len Lowe and Vince Carbery both commenced as twelve year olds and played into their sixties, also making the fty years. In our case it was consecutive seasons. There may well have been others.”
https://www.australasiandarkskyalliance.org/ darkskynetwork Please just click on the link, do the survey and help play your part in saving the dark. Feel free to forward the survey link to anyone you think cares for preserving natural dark nights. Thanks for your support!
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Division 5 - Councillor Winston Johnston
Contact details
Cr Winston Johnston's of ce 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
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A New Website Made Easy for Your Club
Whether you're running a business or a community group, the last two years have taught us one thing. No website - No business. Now we've been lucky here in Queensland and especially in Maleny, but in the past two years, we've made a massive leap in the digital space. Many businesses found themselves without customers when the lockdowns happened. The government even handed out funds for businesses and community groups to build websites to continue operations. Is 2022 the year for you to upgrade or build a new website? If so, you could nd a chat with Johannes Klupfel, who runs malenywebdesign.com.au will help.
Rosetta Books Providing Covid Safe Options Great service from Rosetta Books of Maleny as well as home delivery, you can phone your order through on 5435 2134 and collect at the door if you'd rather not enter shops at present.
Johannes and his wife Shauna moved here in 2012 and started a business after working many years as full time volunteers with a not-for-pro t group in Townsville. Back then, they found it challenging to get the services they needed and decided to start a business to help local groups and businesses with their digital needs. Websites, Google Ads, Facebook Ads, Email Marketing, Marketing Automation - all the things volunteers in our many clubs can struggle with. Johannes can listen to your needs and make it easy. He is already working with several Maleny clubs on their website needs and welcomes your enquiries about how he can make the whole process a breeze for you. Visit their website https://malenywebdesign.com.au/ or give them a call on 5391 4977 – and get a website you can be proud of.
Helping you to shop local and helping to support local business!
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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! 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. 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
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Maleny Men’s Shed News The Mens Shed operates on Tuesdays and Fridays from 8am to midday. Men of all ages, backgrounds and interests are welcome. Activities include woodworking, metalworking and blacksmithing. One of the popular activities is the making of “Condamine cow bells” which was introduced by the late member, Kevin Howell. Maleny Mens Shed is a place for Maleny men to get together, enjoy some hands-on activities, make new friends and talk about "men's business”. You don’t need any actual skills to join the Maleny Mens Shed, other than a need to have a guilt-free social activity in the company of other similar minded male persons.
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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
For more information contact with Maleny Mens Shed can be made by phone on 0491 710506 or by email at: malenymensshed@hotmail.com View their Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/malenymensshed
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Monday, 14 February 2022
Fitness and Well Being with Chanet Kromberg I hope you are all having a good start to your week so far! Inspiring Healthy Lifestyles is what I am all about! Just a reminder that my group classes for all ages started on Monday 15th November at the Maleny District Sport & Rec Club, situated at the bottom of Parklands Drive on the beautiful Maleny Precinct. I am offering exible and fun tness options, and cater to all age groups and levels of tness, holding classes in the morning and afternoon/ evening. My classes include: After school tness classes Mat Pilates Strength & Power BoxFit/HIIT I specialise in children’s tness, from grades 1 - 12 see my website for the details or check out the timetable below. All of my classes are in the schedule below. You are more than welcome to show up to any of the classes, or you can book in via my website (pay either online or in person) at: http://www.chanetanne.com You can also follow Chanet on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/chanetkromberg There is plenty of parking at the venue, or it’s an easy walk from the Riverside along the boardwalk. So I hope to see you all soon!
Record our History
On February 16 and 23 the local community is invited to share their local knowledge with Dr Ray Kerkhove and USC PhD student Kate Kirby, the rst historians to take part in council’s pilot residency program. Sunshine Coast Council’s Heritage Coordinator Peter Connell said the program aimed to ll the gaps in our region’s past. To nd out more visit the web site: https://www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/Council/NewsCentre/Share-your-Sunshine-Coast-story-and-helpwrite-history
Pickleball is a paddleball sport that combines elements of badminton, table tennis, and tennis.
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Combined Probus Club of Maleny Welcomes You! On Wednesday February 23rd, the Club will hold the rst meeting for 2022. Probus is a worldwide organisation for retired and semi-retired members of the community. Its primary aim is to provide the three ‘F’s. Fellowship – Friendship – Fun. Meetings are held on the 4th Wednesday of the month at the Uniting Church, Maleny. The meetings start at 10.00 am. After a short period of Club business, we have a guest speaker who will speak for approximately 40 min, after which we break for a substantial morning tea, provided by the wonderful ladies of the CWA. The meeting nishes around 12 noon. Our planned guest speakers are: February - Caxton Street Legal Services. Living in a Retirement Village – an in-depth discussion of residents’ rights and responsibilities under the Retirement Villages Act 1999 (Qld). Living in a Manufactured Home Park – an in-depth discussion of homeowners’ rights and responsibilities under the Manufactured Homes (Residential Parks) Act 2003 (Qld).
April – Victoria McGuin. The editor of the Hinterland Times. May – Livio Regano, Local Channel 7 Weather Presenter. Further interesting speakers are planned for later in the year. We currently have membership vacancies available and welcome members of all backgrounds. So if you are interested in joining our group please contact our Membership Of cer, Diana Begbie on dkbegbie@gmail.com or phone 0437514340. You are most welcome to visit and see what we are all about. Please contact Diana Begbie rst. Photo Below: Members enjoying an outing to Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve
March - Verena Olesch from the Maleny Botanic Gardens: Talk about the history and development of the Gardens and the Aviary with over 700 native and exotic birds.
Maleny Little Athletics News What a windy weekend of Sunshine Coast Regional Championships it was, but so worth it! We were one of 14 clubs competing with 10 athletes from 5 families. Our U7/U8 competitors received Participation Medals, our U17 athlete received a Graduation Certi cate. Athletes placed well in their chosen events, some receiving PB's, gold/silver/bronze medals and/or qualifying for the State Championships in March. Well done athletes and special thanks to our parent helpers over the 2 days! All are welcome to come join our family-friendly club! Contact: centremanager@malenylittleathletics.com.au And follow us at:
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Notice of AGM of Maleny District Sport & Recreation Club This is the notice for the 2021/2022 AGM of
Maleny District Sport & Rec Club to be held on Thursday 10th March 2022 5.30 for 6.00pm at MDSRC Clubhouse (bottom of Parklands Drive, Maleny Community Precinct)
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Maleny Calendar of Events 2022 Maleny Apex Club 60th Anniversary February 19th 6.30p.m at Maleny Show Pavilion 8 Ball Aitken Plays Maleny Lane, Fri Feb 25. 8 Ball won second place in the 2021 International New Orleans Cigar Box Guitar Festival. Public Stargazing 5 March on dusk, weather permitting Maleny Observatory (at Maleny Golf Club 15 Porters Lane) Motorcycle Swap Meet 12 March 6.00 am Maleny Showgrounds Anzac Day Services 25 April Maleny RSL and Maple Street. Maleny Show 27 - 28 May Maleny Showgrounds Muscle on the Mountain 3 July 6.30 am Maleny Showgrounds Maleny Garden Club Spring Fair 1st October. Find out more at: https://malenygardenclub.org/goe-2022/ To add your local organisation events to this list simply email details to: malenysportspark@gmail.com
JP's in the Community The Maleny Neighbourhood Centre have been informed that the JP's in the Community Program at Maleny Neighbourhood Centre will commence again from Monday 7 February 2022 9.30am–12.30pm Monday to Friday.
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The Range Croquet Club - Maleny Liz and Bruce Fleming, senior coaches, administrators, and accomplished players at both a national and international level, conducted an instructive, entertaining coaching session at the club on Wednesday 9th. Several club players took advantage of their expertise and the generous giving of their time on a beautiful summer day.
hoops against Stuart Craig 14. Sarah Widin showed good form to beat Wallace Roy 26 – 8.
Thursday 10th and another coaching session, this time on ricochet, took place under the guidance of Bill Habner from Nambour Club, interested in strengthening the prospects of the Nanbour team in the ricochet pennants competition. This was followed by a short session of association croquet where Sarah Widin scored 2 against Lynette Evans and Helen Andrews who made 4. Val Carbery made 11 against Wallace Roy and Priscilla Vickers 4. Lynette competed away at Bribie on the weekend of the 12th and 13th in the Traditional Funerals event for Association players (division 4). She played some ne games and recorded a memorable win with a “Golden Hoop” nish. This occurs when scores are still tied after time and extra shots. It is sudden death. The game goes to the player scoring the next hoop. The attached photo right shows Lynette lining up an apparently simple hoop which, under the conditions, would have looked like it had teeth. Nevertheless, she made it, to win the game. Well done. With a few showers about, club players were thin on the lawn on Sunday 13th. Vince Carbery managed 3
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Play days: Thursday and Sunday 2.00 pm for 2.30. Contact Sarah for other days. Please arrive at 2 pm for games to be arranged at 2.15 and started by 2.30. Coaching: is available on Saturday mornings at 8 am. Our web address is: https://rangecroquetatmaleny.org.au Follow on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/rangecroquetclub/? __tn__=HHH-R For details contact Sarah Widin 0417640704 (President)
Did you know that the club has hosted Queensland wide completions at their Maleny Courts. In 2005, the club, in association with other Sunshine Coast clubs, hosted the Australian championship. The Maleny Show-grounds courts were opened July 26th, 1993 following the club using a court at Ted Singletons private residence.
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. https://malenysportandrec.org.au/