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2019 Chcks in the Sticks 'Denim & Lace'  2 Mary Valley Art Festival  3 What does a Biosphere mean?  8 Our community heroes  14

12 JUNE 2019 Vol. 29 #06

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CHICKS IN THE STICKS 2019 Sunday, 14 July 2019. The High Tea, which has a denim and lace theme, will be your chance to dress up in denim jeans, skirts, shirts; take the more feminine road and choose a pretty flowing lace dress or combine them both for a knockout look.

The High Tea is a great way to spoil yourself, catch up with friends and at the same time raise money for cancer research. We very much appreciate our guests, donors and supporters who have helped us raise more than $60,000 for cancer research.

Each year we try to bring you something new and we have succeeded again this year with a stylish magician who will put a smile on your face with his amazing tricks using cards. Andino is a Sunshine Coast based magician who studied magic with the masters. The entertainer has refined his performance to a point where the audience is left gasping at his skills. There will also be lots of multi-draw raffles, a charity auction and a quilt raffle.

The stunning quilt, this year based on the High Tea theme, is studded with roses and made by Kenilworth Quilt and Craft Circle. The winner of this raffle is always delighted.

Also, when you buy a $5 ticket in our magic board you could win $250. Being a High Tea there will of course be sumptuous treats catered for by award-winning chef Jimmy Wilson the owner of Jimmy’s Catering Eats. Jimmy has catered for us before and guests have applauded his food.

Organisers can cater for dietary requirements if you provide details when you book your tickets which are still only $40. Your ticket, which can be purchased from Kelli on 5446 0155, entitles you to a complimentary glass of bubbles on arrival. The fun starts about 1pm and continues until 5pm.

RAINFALL MOY POCKET – MAY 2019 by Graham Brennan

This May 36mm. Last May 95mm. 18 year average for May 63mm. We had rain on 16 days, 18 year average 11 days. First five months Jan-May 462mm, for the same period last year 612mm; 18 year average 662mm.

This Autumn 335mm, last Autumn 251mm; 18 year average 299mm.

KENILWORTHFOODFEST2019 Come along and enjoy the food, the favourite chefs, the fabulous entertainers and the fun!

Programme Saturday 29 June

8.30 – 9.00am 9.00 – 9.30am 9.30 – 10.00am 10.00 – 10.30am 10.30 – 11.00am 11.00 – 11.30am 11.30 – 12.00pm 12.00 – 12.30pm 12.30 – 1.00pm 1.00 – 1.30pm 1.30 – 2.00pm 2.00 – 2.30pm

Cheese Making – Joyce Jackway Sista Lee Peter Wolfe – Bush Food Matt Golinski Sista Lee Plant Based Food Cooking with Cheese – Amanda Kennedy Matt Golinski Sista Lee Free entry!

Peter Wolfe – Bush Food Ample parking.

Plant Based Food NO DOGS PLEASE. Sista Lee

 ROAD CLOSURES SAT 29 JUNE 2019  The Kenilworth Food Fest will occur on Saturday 29 June, and require closure of Charles Street between Elizabeth and Anne Streets. We expect that Elizabeth, Anne, Mary and lower Charles Streets will meet with heavy traffic during the day event. → Car parking is allocated at 1-29 Charles St (close to the river end and dirt cul-de-sac); the Kenilworth State Community College, and Dobson Park (for easy access parking for those with elderly and limited-movement friends) and bus turnaround.

We apologise in advance for any inconvenience this causes you, and invite you to join with us on the day to celebrate our lovely town.

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Cost: $110 Members; $120 Non-members.

Max. six people only, morning tea and lunch provided.

This is a full day of learning and having fun - while you create a functional, stylish piece to your own design.

Kim will teach you the basics of Mosaic Art: how to cut tiles; the right adhesives for different projects; and the best grout colour to enhance your creation.

Make your selection from an extensive range of tiles and grouts supplied. Tile adhesives need overnight to cure. Kim will demonstrate the process of grouting, and make arrangements with you to finish your piece. All materials supplied, plus take home reference notes.

Your piece: Centre Piece / Platter / Trivet (30x30cm or 30x20cm).

• About the artist: Kim loves and oozes creativity!

She paints in various mediums and her artwork ranges from ocean scenes to abstract to nudes.

Colour is her thing. Kim studied and achieved Best Student awards in both Domestic Design and Interior Decorating – her emphasis is on creative, functional designs to compliment décor.

Kim recently commenced Mosaic tutoring as she was continually being asked to teach. Previously her focus was on commissioned pieces, by referral – her most recent, an enormous Lazy Susan, now resides with a happy client in Melbourne.

Her studio, a peaceful haven surrounded by tropical plants, is located in Mountain Creek (just behind Mooloolaba).

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• Some of Kim’s work will be on display in the Kenilworth Hall foyer at the upcoming Bush to Beach Exhibition 28-30 June. An exciting collaborative between Kenilworth and Caloundra artists.

• Also on in town for art-lovers to view on 29-30 June weekend, 9am-4pm, is award winning Pam Black's new Studio Exhibition, drop by 51 Elizabeth St, Kenilworth and see the Uluru influence.

Mosaics workshop with Kim Morris Presented by Kenilworth Arts Council

SATURDAY 13 JULY, 9.30am to 4.30pm Venue Kenilworth Arts rooms Arts Council Members $110 & Non Members $120  All materials, morning tea and lunch provided.

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lan a winter break in Mary Valley Country and visit the annual Mary Valley Art Festival in July, where entries from throughout South-East Queensland will be on show and eligible for a share of over $8000 in prize money (entries close 17 June).

If you are an artist, grab an entry form now from the usual outlets and galleries. It’s even quicker to enter online by downloading the form from www.maryvalleyartslink.com.au/mary-valley-artfestival/ The top prize is the Bendigo Bank Open Award, which totals $2500, with Twin Bunya Park sponsoring a $1000 prize for the highly commended artwork in this category.

New major sponsors include GMT Mechanical, Imbil Country cabins and Gympie Living, each bringing $400 to the prize pool.

• The festival starts at the Imbil Public Hall, in Edward St, Imbil, at 10am on 5 July, with the official opening and award celebrations that night from 6pm. The art is on display until 7 July, when the People’s Choice and Youth Awards are part of the closing celebrations.

Each year the artwork on display is testament to the creative abilities of individuals residing in the Mary Valley, while visitors attending the festival share the privilege of being able to view or buy the results of many hours of intense effort and passion.

Categories include the $2500 Open Award, Landscape, Animalia and Still Life, with three sections for youth entries, which will all be eligible for the $100 Artpack Award.

• Mary Valley Art Festival entries close Monday 17 June 2019.

Organising body Mary Valley Artslink has planned a busy festival programme, with the gala awards evening on Friday to encourage people to come to the festival and make a weekend of the outing in Mary Valley Country.

Viewing opens at 10am on Friday 5 July, with the awards that night, where artists and art lovers can celebrate with live music, licensed bar and finger food.

A curator’s talk is included in the Saturday programme and several art studios will be open to the public over the weekend as part of the Gympie Gallery Studio Trails − pg 12.

• The closing celebrations on Sunday 7 July will showcase the Imbil Country Cabins People’s Choice Award and Youth Award presentations, with food vans and markets, live music, art demonstrations, kids’ art and a licensed bar.

The festival attracts many local and SouthEast Queensland amateur artists and draws sponsorship from local business, who gain exposure to wider markets as a result.

At a social level, it continues to hold its place as one of the key cultural events on the Mary Valley calendar.  Pictured above, Kym Barrett (left) receives the 2019 Bendigo Open Award for Sanctuary from Rae Gate.

Opening Night July 5 6pm $10 live music, bar, finger food

Curators Talk July 6 2pm $3 bar, finger food

Sunday Celebrations July 7 11-3pm food vans, live music, demonstrations

Studio Trails July 6 + 7 Over 300 artworks from artists throughout SEQ $8000 in prizes including youth

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KENILWORTH SHOW PROMOTION – 1923 STYLE

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n page five of the Nambour Chronicle published on 14 Sept., 1923 an article headlined Kenilworth Show: Early next month began “ENTRIES CLOSE TO-MORROW WEEK” promoting the fifth annual show to be held on October 4th.

The article continued:- “Accounts of former shows seem to indicate that each one surpasses the other in not only attendances

and display of quantity and quality of the products of the district and its surroundings, but Kenilworth has benefitted from the holding of a show from commercial and productive standpoints.

The recent setting up of areas has probably been the result of inquiry for township blocks and the result of conspicuous position given the district by the potentialities which a Show will ordate.”

• Historic note: Kenilworth township blocks were first sold by auction in September 1921.

“Though isolated from railway communication but blessed by a fairly trafficable road from Eumundi in all weathers, but not so from the other side, instancing Brooloo, from which communication is gained to Gympie, and if the happy realisation came about by linking up via rail to Brooloo, or better road access from the present railway terminus, Kenilworth would be in an ideal position of holding a larger concourse of visitors to their annual festival, than it is able to at present owing to the meagre and limited facilities of access.

As a producing centre Kenilworth has assumed prominence for its farm produce and in recent years, particularly of maize, when its younger blood participated successfully in competitions launched by the Department of Agriculture. Its settlers have been prominent contributors to various agricultural shows along the North Coast line and if by the aid of these producers it is still able to exhibit these products in its own district through the medium of its local feits, it is deserving of a spirit of reciprocity, from all those districts which have benefitted indirectly in the past.”

• Historical note:- Kenilworth was almost connected to the Mary Valley Railway Line – but World War II intervened and more important matters of state finances had to be dealt with.

Roads have certainly improved since 1923 pictured “One of the fairly trafficable roads of the time”, and I am sure that Show Societies across the region will support Kenilworth in their hundred year event on 21 Sept. 2019.

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COMMUNITY W What's in the Spotlight Get out, get active Check out what’s new in council’s free or low-cost Healthy Sunshine Coast fitness classes. Try the new aqua fitness class for seniors and for those who love exploring the scenic trails in the region, we’ve added bushwalking and mountain biking classes to suit all levels of fitness. Book on our website.

Our coast - share what you love Council is calling on the community to help us better understand coastal hazards – like beach erosion and seawater inundation – so we can reduce the impacts on our coast and communities. For details and to share your thoughts, go to council’s website.

Your next adventure awaits Adventure Sunshine Coast has 150 free trails for you to try - from mountain biking, cycling or walking to horse riding or paddling. To choose your next adventure, visit adventure.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au and select your activity to view a map of all the trails waiting for you, with photos, descriptions and reviews.

Verge planting guidelines It’s now even easier to plant a garden on your nature strip or verge following council’s introduction of new self-assessable criteria. Visit our website to view the criteria and an approved plant list.

New gallery displays to enjoy Caloundra Regional Gallery welcomes Being Human by Bianca Beetson, exploring notions of identity through a series of photographic works.

Collected Landscapes features works from Sunshine Coast Art Collection alongside loans from local artists.

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here technology meets nature Join council for the Doonan Open Data Expo on Friday, 21 June and ignite your passion as a future-maker for biodiversity and conservation.

This free, family-friendly event will celebrate how exciting new technologies are used to conserve and manage wildlife and our natural assets.

Keynote speakers include Stefan Sawynok from InfoFish Australia, Andrew Skeoch from Listening Earth and Nat Parker from Airborn Insight. Each will discuss their use of modern technology, such as drones, sound recorders and data implants to discover, survey and manage nature.

Acoustic ecology, virtual reality, satellite tracking, interactive bat maps, tree planting and a guided QuestaGame walk are just some of the projects and activities to explore.

To register and for more information, please visit council’s Events website.

Sunshine Coast Bushwalkers Inc receives grant money I’m very pleased to share that 103 community projects will be supported through the latest Community Grants Program major round, with more than $590,000 in grant funding endorsed by council.

Locally, the Sunshine Coast Bushwalkers Inc will receive their requested amount to create a new walking track in Kirbys Road Environmental Reserve. Grant funding will provide the remarkable volunteer workforce with the tools, equipment and a secure storage facility that they need to see this project through.

Conondale Public Amenities Building – update For those curious about this project, I’m pleased to share that this work commenced mid-May and it’s scheduled to complete in late July. So visitors and locals alike can look forward to taking advantage of these handy and sustainable resources at Conondale Memorial Recreation Park.

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egistrations are now open for the Kenilworth Community Transport Service trial.

This community-run service will offer pre-booked return services to Nambour, Maleny, Mapleton, Eumundi and Yandina, with additional trips possible by arrangement.

The council-funded service, operated by local volunteer drivers, in a 7-seater Kia Sorrento SUV, will offer set days and times to each of the aforementioned destinations, for a flat fare of $8 return per person.

If you live within a 6.5km radius of the Kenilworth Post Office, keep an eye on your letterbox for a ‘register now’ form that will arrive soon. Be sure to complete the form and return it to the Kenilworth Post Office a soon as possible to register.

You’ll be notified once your registration has been finalised and when the new service is commencing. Additional forms are available at the Kenilworth Post Office, the Visitor Info Centre and in this edition of The Mary Valley Voice. (Inserts in Kenilworth area copies) • Once the service has commenced, registered users will just need to drop in to the Visitor Information Centre to make their booking 24 hours before they wish to travel.

• A review of the service will be undertaken throughout the trial period and as such residents outside of the 6.5km radius area who are wishing to utilise this new service are encouraged to complete a registration form to inform the trial. I need to stress that this trial is exactly as stated – a trial. So if the service isn’t well patronised, it won’t continue.

For more information about this upcoming transport service, email the Kenilworth Community Transport Service (KCTS) Committee at KCTSKworth@gmail.com Facebook users are encouraged to join the KCTS Kenilworth group to keep up to date.

Wishes granted! − More than 100 community groups across the region have received welcome financial boosts for their projects, after more than $590,000 in major grants were endorsed by council at the recent Ordinary Meeting.

Congratulations to the Kenilworth Show and Rodeo Sub-Committee who received a $6,800 grant towards their 100th Anniversary of the Kenilworth Show and Rodeo that will be held on Saturday, 21 September 2019.

• Applications for the next round of major grants in council’s Community Grants Program will open on 15 July and close August 26 and council will host grant writing information sessions to coincide with this next round. For more information on the range of grants available through council, visit council’s website www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au or to discuss your project, contact a grants officer on 5420 8616.

• Roll up roll up for the Sunshine Coast Show! Whether you’re a traditionalist or a modernist, there’ll be plenty to tempt and entertain you at this year’s Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show from 14-16 June at the Nambour Showgrounds. There’ll be show bags, side-show alley, show jumping and cattle judging as well as motocross and speedway displays, craft beer, the biggest fireworks display in our region and so, so much more. At just $12 for adults, $10 for secondary students and $5 for children, it really is one of the best value-for-money events on our calendar. For more details about the 2019 Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show visit www.sunshinecoastshow.asn.au

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CULTURE, COMMUNITY AND CONNECTION WITH THE SAM FAMILY

he Sam Family have settled back in the area and are happy to finally call the Mary Valley home again. Samoko (Sam Okoth), originally from Kenya, Africa, and Samantha Starshine (Willcocks), originally from England, along with their tribe of children have travelled the world sharing with stages and communities through the arts to promote positivity and generate integrated health and wellbeing.

Samoko (often along with his family) has performed internationally and around Australia including Woodford Folk Festival, Chinese Heritage month in the USA and our own Mary Valley River Festival. Samoko has just completed a 2-year federally funded project in Empowering Youth To Thrive through mentorship and cultural and neuroscience. His program Growth, Mind, Drums blended the power of modern neuroscience with the wisdom of traditional culture.

Through state of the art headsets and brain imaging technology, they were able to see how all areas of the brain light up when people participated or were immersed in drumming.

Positive results of the program included huge reduction in anxiety and depression (many youth had previously attempted suicide or self-harmed). Further indicators of success saw a large percentage of participants returning to study or employment.

Samantha, a recent University of the Sunshine Coast graduate and recipient of the esteemed Chancellor’s medal, Faculty medal and Student Leadership Award, is a Community Development worker and self-published author. Her children’s series, The Awareness Boosting Collection, is about sharing concepts with families to develop emotional intelligence and build resilience in their lives through the power of thought and intention. Samantha also homeschools their children and offers presentations of her books and tutoring services in the region from primary to high school and beyond.

This colourful family is hoping to ignite more music, joy and health into our lives through regular classes and community workshops in African drumming, dance, storytelling and song. When people come together and connect through rhythm and movement it creates unity and supports community cohesion, giving everyone a feeling of purpose and belonging.

There may be future opportunities for the group to perform together at local community events, if you’re into that kind of thing.

“We would love to get a group together for African drumming, dance and singing (you can do one, two or all three!) It would suit people of all ages and abilities, but we are figuring out where to hold it, which day or time and if people want to come? Drumming and singing in a circle promotes health and wellbeing through rhythm and connection.

Dance also has added benefits of fitness and fun. Are you interested?

Please be in touch to let us know and we can set up a trial soon.”

Asante sana (many thanks), www.samanthastarshine.com or call 0425 620 719 Email samzstarzshine@live.com

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MONSTER CENT SALE  22 JUNE AT KANDANGA PUBLIC HALL

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t’s too easy to stay at home and be welded to the comfy couch.

And yes, we all know that 'we' should move more regularly – especially if one sits for hours while working; either behind a screen or driving cars and trucks. Rest assured, I am the same.

Research has shown, that in particular dancing, has a lot of health benefits: improved condition of your heart and lungs, muscular strength, weight management, better agility and flexibility; and it will improve your general and psychological wellbeing.

The best thing about dancing: it is so much fun, and it doesn’t actually feel like a workout at all. So I am glad I did find the Groove Method® and will facilitate classes in the Mary Valley community.

Some already know it from Facebook: The Groove Dancefloor™ is a simple, amazingly fun and dynamically interactive group dance experience. Everyone’s welcome − no need for fancy clothes, footwear or previous dance experience. You can even come and sit on a chair, if your knees won’t make it – and just dance with your upper body. As long as you start moving and grooving! You see, we’ve all got an inner groove and we’ll help you find it. Please leave judgement at home and be open to having a joyful get-together.

• Classes will start in July in Kenilworth. If you are interested, watch out for a flyer (Kenilworth community board) or find the Facebook Group. Or simply text me your name and I will let you know when the 'Groove' is happening. See you at the dance floor.

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MARY VALLEY BAMBOO CARE AND MAINTENANCE WORKSHOP “Belli Bamboo Parkland” Saturday 29 June, 0900 to 1300 amboo growers, owners and landscapers are invited to attend a short one day workshop where practical demonstrations on the care and maintenance of various species of bamboo will be conducted.

It is a chance to learn from bamboo expert Durnford Dart and his daughter Rebecca (of Big Heart Bamboo and a local gourmet food producer) on how to keep bamboo under control by thinning / trimming or harvesting poles to prepare for new seasonal growth.

This is a hands on DIY workshop where attendees are invited to experience both the theoretical and practical tasks relative to the care of bamboo.

Participants are invited to bring their own tools or utilise our collection of saws and loppers.

Cost $27.50 and includes morning tea. Bookings are essential as participant numbers are limited. Call Durn now, 5447 0299. durn@bambooaustralia.com.au

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n 16 May 2019 “Chesters at Amamoor” hosted its first ever event for the Noosa Food and Wine festival. The event combined fine food, wine and star-gazing. A 4-course dinner prepared with ingredients sourced from the Mary Valley, Gympie and Sunshine Coast to celebrate the flavours of the region, was accompanied by matched wines from nearby Dingo Creek.

The idea for the event was a result of conversations between Christine and Malcolm of Amamoor Lodge and Tourism Noosa, to provide a unique experience for foodies. The menu was a contemporary take on a country meal with local wines, and the chance to experience and learn about the stars above.

Tickets ‘sold out’ before the event and with a limit on numbers, this was an intimate experience. Guests were given the option of staying overnight at Amamoor Lodge or travel by Karrabee charter bus from the centre of Noosa, with canapes served along the way.

Hot garlic soup was offered on arrival, and with log burners and gas heaters for warmth dinner was served to tables of eight.

Despite a light early evening shower, the clouds cleared to a crisp night sky which allowed guests to view the moon and stars Photo by David Pedler

through high powered telescopes pictured above. A presentation

by Wappa Falls Observatory gave guests a chance to learn about space exploration, the planets of our solar system and the wonders of galaxies far, far away…

Malcolm Oakley, from Amamoor Lodge, was pleased that the idea of providing locally sourced and prepared food could be complemented by local wine, local night sky knowledge and local transport. It was a great opportunity to showcase the produce and professionalism of the Mary Valley.

In addition to locally sourced ingredients the menu featured indigenous flavours including native pepperberry and aniseed myrtle served with chemical free Kandanga Farm beef and Forage Farms free range pasture fed pork.

While this four course meal was for a special event, Amamoor Lodge regularly uses similar ingredients on its menus and for feature events ‘Lazy Sunday Lunch’, ‘Fireside Friday’ and ‘Dinner Under the Stars’. Preparing dishes using fresh local ingredients is a key reason Slow Food Noosa awarded a Snail of Approval to Amamoor Lodge. For more information about accommodation, meals and events at Amamoor Lodge please contact Christine and Malcom on 5484 3500 or email stay@amamoorlodge.com.au 12 |12 JUNE 2019

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CR BOB FREDMAN

ust when I thought I had seen it all, more came along. I’m talking about opportunities for bushwalking in the fabulous Mary Valley.

The bushwalking infrastructure around Kenilworth is well known, well developed and well worth the effort for those who like a bit of active recreation.

And that should be everyone. But what about Imbil?

The bush walks around Imbil aren’t as well developed, although that will change somewhat with the impending opening of the Imbil to Brooloo rail trail. But for the more adventurous, there is already plenty. I mean no tracks, but truly spectacular country.

Having previously enjoyed walking to and around Yabba Falls on Yabba Creek, I was intrigued to learn about the falls on Kingaham Creek.

Kingaham Creek bushwalking is not for the faint hearted, as it is isolated and rugged country up behind Imbil. But it’s in our area and wow, it’s breathtakingly beautiful for those who can make it there. I was recently one of the fortunate ones.

To those people who who say they love it here because it’s got everything, all I can say is “and there’s more”.

Phone or SMS me on 0418 708 745; or email bob.fredman@ gympie.qld.gov.au if I can assist in any council matters.

ARTISTS’ TRAIL OF TREASURES SURE TO DELIGHT

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hroughout June and July, the private workshops and studios of some of the region’s most celebrated artists will be open to visitors as part of the 2019 Gympie Region Studio Trails.

Held over four weekends from 15/16 June 2019, the Studio Trails gives visitors the opportunity to meet the artists, view a live demonstration or participate in an activity.

More than 25 artists will be opening their creative spaces to share their artistic journey and showcase their unique artworks.

Councillor Bob Fredman said that the Studio Trails are not only a wonderful way to showcase the creative talents of artists, artisans and arts collectives throughout the Gympie region, but also an opportunity to get up close and personal with artists.

“Everyone has a story to tell, and listening to these artists’ journeys and how their journeys have impacted their art will no doubt be very interesting,” said Cr Fredman.

The Studio Trails will be open to visitors over the following weekends in June and July: • 15-16 June 2019 – Tin Can Bay and Rainbow Beach • 22-23 June 2019 – Northern Gympie • 29-30 June 2019 – Gympie and surrounds • 6-7 July 2019 – The Mary Valley.

Find out more and download the 2019 Gympie Region Studio Trails Guide, visit www.gympie.qld.gov.au/guide-studio-trails.

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JULY'S UNIQUE EXHIBITIONS AT THE GALLERY

oming up at the Gympie Gallery is an exhibition of colourful crotchet and stitch-styled miniature replica bugs, beetles, spiders and butterflies by Violette Vegh- Jameson OAM. Opening on Saturday 29 June at 2pm, these new works by Violette will capture the hearts of fibre artists and naturalists alike.

• To celebrate this exhibition, join young crafter Matisse Andersen on Saturday 6 July for an afternoon of relaxing embroidery.

• “Window into Nature” − Don't miss this memorial exhibition, using the magnificent watercolours of local flora and fauna, by late well-known and eccentric artist Dorothy Hall, is also coming to the Gallery on Saturday 29 June. From nuts, flowers, fungi, birds and butterflies to lungfish, you will find magic in each of the artworks. It is the first time being presented on this scale by the De Greene Art Trust and will be on view until 20 July.

Entry to the Gympie Regional Gallery at 39 Nash Street is free, with opening hours from 10am to 4pm Tuesday to Saturday.

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TED O'BRIEN MP FAIRFAX

et me begin, as the returned Member for Fairfax, by saying a very big thank you. The election outcome was a great result for our region and I am very much looking forward to serving you in the 46th Parliament of Australia under Prime Minister Scott Morrison.

Funding commitments − Parliament resumes on 1 July and I am looking forward to meeting with relevant Ministers to progress our Fairfax projects. Recently I had the pleasure of announcing an additional $91.4 million for the Maroochydore Road / Nambour Connection Road and Mons Road Interchange upgrades which will help local commuters get home sooner and safer. This additional funding brings the total contribution from the Federal Government for these upgrades to $241 million and works can get underway as soon as the State Government locks in its 20% share of the $300 million project.

I’m also keen to move quickly on our half-million dollar commitment to build a Sunshine Coast homeless shelter for men,

to be managed by Pastor Dale Dowler from The Shack Community Centre. It is alarming to think that around 200 people are sleeping rough on the Sunshine Coast every night, and yet there is no emergency housing for men in the 300 kilometre stretch between Brisbane and Maryborough.

Mobile black spots −Improving mobile black spots has been a focus and I am delighted that our Mobile Black Spot Program is being extended. Round 4 delivered funding for a small-cell base station at the Charlie Moreland camping area near Kenilworth and a new macro base station at Mapleton.

• Round 5 is currently open and as your Federal Member I’m keen to hear from you about any other mobile black spots in the hinterland. Please head to the News section on my website to have your say – wwww.tedobrien.com.au As always, if you have any Federal issues, concerns or inquiries please get in touch 5479 2800, email ted.obrien.mp@aph.gov.au or visit 17 Southern Drive, Maroochydore.

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arty Hunt MP, State Member for Nicklin, held a Community Awards Day recently for Volunteer Week 20-26 May 2019.

The theme was “making a world of difference”.

Marty asked me to nominate a volunteer or two from the Kenilworth district. Not one, but many names sprung to mind.

How to choose? So I therefore nominated the 'Volunteers of the Kenilworth Township'. We have a total of 34 community based volunteer organisations. Our township has a population of approximately 300, with the surrounding postcode area of 1000 people. What an amazing effort from these dedicated, hard-working people! A big thank you also to the volunteers who come from outside our district to help.

Whether you donate one hour or twenty hours, your valuable contribution makes a world of difference. In these fast changing times, it has never been more important to belong to a caring and active community. Each and every one of you volunteers deserves a pat on the back and the recognition of a job well done. Without you, these 34 organisations would not exist.

Thank you Kenilworth volunteers. You do make the world better.

L-R, Gwenda Brown, Kaye Linke, Lisa O'Connell and Marty

GHEERULLA HALL HAD AN AWESOME APRIL-MAY

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very succesful forum at Gheerulla Hall launched by Marty Hunt and Gubbi Gubbi elder Melinda Serico was attended by 63 women, all interested in knowing more about how to manage their financial future.

The panel composed of Nicole Hilton, (Community Devlopment Officer, Maleny Credit Union), Sharon Schofield, lawyer specialising in wills and estate planning, (Easton Lawyers, Maleny) and Susan Rough, (business teacher and ex dairy farmer) each presented different experiences of financial management.

Questions were taken and an enthusiastic discussion continued.

The Imbil CWA catered for a lovely morning tea and lunch, while the forum finale had everyone joining in a simple folk dance.

Thanks to Viv and Rod Bloomer who kindly donated a Terry Lewitska oil painting of the Mary River for a raffle prize. The lucky winner was Jessica (drawn on the 30 May) at the hall.

• In April Ted O Brien visited the hall to congratulate the committee for its success in applying for a Volunteers Grant to purchase gardening equipment. This was greatly appreciated and the equipment much need for maintenance of the grounds.

• In May some repairs were done and the hall partially painted through funding by the Sunshine Coast Council grants program.

We acknowledge the tremendous contribution by the Sunshine Coast Council in supporting all community activities at the hall.

• In June we plan to have a morning tea at 10am 28 June with a short talk on wills by a local solicitor. Gheerulla Hall for morning tea on the last Friday of the month will be the venue and time for anyone to come along for a get together and a talk on different topics of interest.

• National Tree Day will be held on Sunday, 28 July. Gheerulla Hall will be participating by planting trees and shrubs on the day. Planting will be from 9.30-12.30pm followed by a BBQ.

KENILWORTH VOLUNTEER COMMUNITIES & GROUPS Chicks in the Sticks Conondale Range Conservation Committee Gheerulla Hall & Recreation Association Inc Gheerulla Tennis Club Kenilworth Arts Council Kenilworth Campdraft Kenilworth Chamber of Commerce Kenilworth Chook Chase Kenilworth Christmas Eve Party Committee Kenilworth Community Craft Shop Kenilworth Community Transport Service Kenilworth First Responders Kenilworth Food Fest Kenilworth Freemasons Kenilworth Historical Museum Kenilworth Information Centre Kenilworth Local Ambulance Committee Kenilworth Pony Club Kenilworth RSL Kenilworth Rural Fire Brigade Kenilworth SES Kenilworth Show and Hall Society Kenilworth Show and Rodeo Kenilworth State Community College P&C Kenilworth Swimming Pool Kenilworth Quilt and Craft Show Kenilworth Village Units Committee Little Yabba Park Bushcare Group Mary Valley Classic Car Club Mary Valley First Aid Volunteers Mary Valley Community News Assoc Inc St John Bosco Catholic Community Shed the Light - Charity and Second-hand Shop St Lukes Anglican Community

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e have had a number of property offences reported over the last month and we would love to hear from anyone who may be able to assist Police with the below offences.

• Two break and enters reported at Dagun Rail Station (14 May) and Mary Valley State College (11 May). • A galvanised boat was stolen from Borumba Dam between the 5-6 May 2019.

Please call 1800 333 000 or Imbil Station via Policelink 131 444.

We have received details regarding illegal hunting and poaching in the Kandanga area. A reminder that it is illegal to hunt in State Forests and in the case of privately-owned property, permission must be obtained from the property owner. All firearms need to be registered and utilised by appropriately licenced persons.

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