2023 MARY VALLEY VOICE - JUNE 10 Vol. 33 #6

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MUGWORT AND CHICKENS

The Plant of the Month for May is Tree Mugwort, Artemisia verlotiorum. Tree Mugwort flowers in May and is perfect for weaving into ‘flower crowns’ or wreaths.

Tree Mugwort is a distinctive herb that grows well in our subtropical climate. Long living and easy to grow, Mugwort is not just a herbal medicine and useful permaculture plant, Mugwort is a magical herb. Much loved by healthy hippys, lucid dreamers and kitchen witches, Mugwort can be taken as tea, infused in oils, or even smoked for its mildly euphoric effect. I love it most because it is the best strewing herb for my chicken pens.

A strewing herb is an aromatic herb used to throw on the ground, to make the place feel clean (my favourite kind of cleaning). Now that the hot and wet weather is over and the season is cool, I clean out my chicken pens and fill them up with barley straw and Mugwort prunings. The straw will help my chickens keep warm over winter, and the Mugwort will provide many benefits, first and foremost- it makes a relatively yucky place feel and smell really clean and fresh, and retain that niceness as the plant matter breaks down over time.

Of all the bitter medicinal herbs, Mugwort is quite palatable to chickens. Eating Mugwort will help them expel worms and parasites from their digestive system (in quite a gentle way).

Do chickens experience a mild euphoria from the Mugwort? Maybe they do?! They always seem extra happy and at ease with a pen full of fresh, lovely, soft and pungent Mugwort, and this makes me happy.

~ Lisa Delanoue and her flock

PS. Gorgeous young turkeys available now!

MARY RIVER FLOWING FREE TO THE SEA

The Mary River, in South East Queensland, Australia, escaped the construction of the proposed Traveston Crossing dam over a decade ago, but the system remains under pressure through proposed increases in local extraction and a strategic reserve as detailed in the draft Mary Basin Water Plan 2023. This, together with scant details from the feasibility study being conducted on the Borumba Dam Pumped Hydro proposal, continues to place uncertainty around the water that is needed for the river's environment and the estuary that depend on fresh water reaching the sea.

The Federal Environment Ministers’ decision in December 2009 to reject the proposed dam highlighted the significance of key species in the freshwater ecosystem of the river, but no recognition of the risks to the estuarine ecosystem. The estuary of the Mary River is internationally recognised through Ramsar listing and inclusion in the Great Sandy Biosphere. It is a sand passage estuary sandwiched between the mainland and World Heritage listed Fraser Island which supports significant commercial and recreational fishing industries and is an important site for migratory birds, dugongs, migratory cetaceans and the rare IndoPacific Humpback dolphin. The draft Mary Basin Water Plan 2023 currently provides no guarantee of enough environmental flows to this estuary.

According to the Australian Heritage Database (2010), the Great Sandy Strait contains one of the largest areas of

seagrass in Queensland and supports six species of turtles, a resident population of dugong and provides important roosting and feeding site for twenty four species of migratory birds, including eighteen species included in international migratory bird agreements with Japan and China.

Come along to the Mary River Festival, learn more and join in the celebration of the Mighty Mary River at Kandanga, 15th July 2023 9am4pm. More information and tickets online at www.maryriverfestival. org.au

The theme this year is "Mary River: Flowing Free to the Sea”. It will focus on why it is important to conserve water, recycle water and find alternatives to taking more water from our Mary in the face of predictions of climate change. Fresh, clean water will become increasingly precious for sustaining our River, its special creatures and the Great Sandy Strait, a Ramsar wetlands at the mouth of the river that relies on the River for its life blood.

There will be lots to see and do for all the family. Environmental talks, weaving and circus workshops, community stalls, live music and performances. Bring in your water samples for testing at the MRCCC stall. By popular demand, The Floating Bridges band are back at the festival. For over 10 years, Sunshine Coast roots rockers The Floating Bridges

traversed the globe, leaving a trail of sweat soaked dance floors and smiling faces. The band returned to live performances in 2023 after a lengthy hiatus, reviving their infectious blend of Rock, Reggae, Blues and Funk inspired by life, love and lessons learned. The Mary River Festival is a not for profit event run by the community for the community. Hope to see you there!

~ Glenda Pickersgill

How did Kenilworth come to have a public hall?

Subsequent to the subdivision of Kenilworth Estate it became necessary to apply for a primary school in the area. The outcome of an investigation was the promise from the Education Department to open a school if a suitable building could be procured (Nambour Chronicle & North Coast Advertiser, 8.8.1924, page 2).

A meeting of interested residents was called and it was decided that a hall would be built. A committee was formed to organise the venture, Mr Duncan Beattie being the first chairman and Mr Henry Fritz the honorary secretary.

Eventually a building 50 feet by 33 feet was erected on the site where the police station now stands. The land was donated by Mr Tom Walker of Kilcoy. Mr Watson, a farmer on the Obi Obi who had been a builder and contractor donated the plans and specifications which were similar to the Kidman Creek hall which he also planned. The hall was opened in 1924.

Committee members of the period were Duncan Beattie, Henry Fritz. Charles Cole, Frank Rodgers, Arthur McGinn, William

Sims, George Hassall, Henry Liekefett, Arthur Tanner, Gilbert Sutton, Harry Rowe, Richard Sims snr, R.W. Sims, A.P. Myers, A Burley, W. Purdon (From the pages of the Kenilworth & District Historical Assn. newsletter, 1960).

On May 12, 1928 a committee was formed to manage the business in connection with purchasing Recreation Ground. Members of that committee were G.B. Sutton, A.E. Tanner, W. Sims, C. Cole, G. Hassall, A.P. Myers and H. Rowe. (From the minutes of that committee)

Historic Note: It is possible that the moves to purchase land for a recreation ground may be linked to the fact that the land around the original site was flood land and unsuitable for further development.

The time line of the hall development may be tracked through advertisements (pictured right).

It appears that the decision to move the hall and its official opening on the new site and sale of the original block of land was completed within the year of 1932.

This community owes so much to those early residents. The community spirit of cooperation and support is so evident by the speed with which progress was made in establishing the infrastructure of this community.

Learn more about the history of the district, every Sunday at the Kenilworth Museum. Alexandra Street from 10 a.m. ~ Lenore Meldrum, President, Kenilworth & District Historical Assn Inc.

Have you been to St Luke’s or St John Bosco’s churches in Kenilworth? We invite you to join us on Saturday afternoon at St Luke’s for Holy Communion and Sunday morning at St John Bosco’s for Mass.

In this modern busy and noisy world, do you sometimes long for peace and quiet? Our two churches offer this to everyone through our church activities.

Every month a Taize service is held at St Luke’s. Never heard of it? It’s a gentle, reflective service of prayers and music in the church lit by candlelight. This is followed by a light supper.

Every Thursday morning at 9am there is a short Morning Prayer service of about 15 to 20 minutes at St Luke’s. Then it’s over the road to St John Bosco’s where Christian Meditation is held. This is a quiet hour of music, a short talk and about 20 minutes of silent meditation. If you have never tried meditation and would like to, Sue or Maureen will gently guide you through.

These services offer peace and restoration through a calm and quiet space in a busy world. Good for the soul but also good for your health and well being!

However, life in both churches is not all quiet! While we can’t offer the loud catchy music and energetic activity of some of the modern churches, we do have our moments! Not all our hymns are old fashioned and dreary! There is also the fellowship of refreshments after the services with plenty of chatter and good cheer.

And for anyone wanting to learn a little more about our Christian faith, there is an ecumenical study group at St John Bosco’s on Thursdays at 10:30am (with morning tea, of course!)

We invite you – locals and tourists – to join us at any of our church services and activities. All welcome.

~ Cheerio from St Luke’s and St John Bosco’s.

COMMUNITY DONATIONS

Abig thank you to the Chook Chase and the Kenilworth Hall Committee for their generous donation to the Kenilworth Swimming Pool. The Kenilworth Pool is a community Pool managed by a dedicated group of volunteers and all donations are gratefully accepted.

The Chook Chase Committee does a fantastic job, they are a small group of active volunteers who after many months of planning organize a great weekend for 350 motor bike riders with all proceeds donated back into the community.

~ Hans Schinkel

IMBIL SUPERMARKET DEBATE

IT’S A TALE OF TWO SUPERMARKETS, LOYALTY VERSUS PRACTICALITY, FUTURE VERSUS PAST

Debate about the locations and look of a new supermarket to best serve Imbil has divided members of the community.

Work has started on a new supermarket on a creekside block on Yabba Road opposite the existing general store, the Friendly Grocer, while the Friendly Grocer’s owners seek permission to demolish their old building and replace it with a new supermarket.

The second proposal has upset local history lovers who argue that the 100-year-old Friendly Grocer building is an important piece of Imbil’s heritage and should be preserved.

The store is included in Gympie council’s local heritage register of significant places although the register provides very little detail about the building or its history, other than that it was built by W. H. Moynehan in 1923 and was Moynehan’s second shop in town.

It describes the shop as representative of a time of prosperity and growth for Imbil, where a timber plantation and industry was starting to develop.

Not only would the general store be demolished during the redevelopment of the Friendly Grocer site, but an adjacent building referred to as the bank house, which was Imbil’s first bank and banker’s residence, would be removed and relocated to make way for the new supermarket.

Unlike the general store, the bank house is not listed on the local heritage register although photographs show it dates back to at least 1915 and it is believed to be the oldest surviving commercial building in town.

Opponents of the Friendly Grocer supermarket redevelopment argue that construction of a new supermarket on the site would alter Imbil’s heritage streetscape, particularly the view over the historic rail line.

There are also concerns about the impact that delivery trucks and a new carpark behind the supermarket would have on residents of Elizabeth Street.

Others say the town must move ahead, the Friendly Grocer’s owners have every right to try and expand their business, and deserve local support.

The application by Devinlea Pty Ltd to redevelop the Friendly Grocer’s site is yet to be decided by Gympie council.

The application documents claim that the historic building is not compliant with modern disability access standards and it would be unreasonably financially onerous to bring it up to scratch.

It also references an engineer’s report that notes that the current building has “structural issues” such as a lack of tie downs, bracing, undersized flooring, and areas of dry rot which it says would not be feasible to correct.

Gympie council has requested an extensive amount of further information, including a heritage report properly assessing whether or not the existing building can be retained or incorporated within a new development.

Lee Sullivan, of the Imbil Family Grocer wrote in response to written questions that Imbil needed a mediumsized IGA store.

“It is quite plain to see the current Friendly Grocer is no longer adequate to support the town, it definitely needs to expand.

“The old grocery shop building does not meet any current building codes which would need to be met for expansion.

“The heritage listing on the shop building is for it to continue as a commercial shop, expansion of the business is the only option.

“We have had overwhelming support from the locals for our plans, many of who know we always planned to expand the shop.”

The application by the Friendly Grocer’s owners to redevelop the site was not submitted until Kingshill Pty Ltd received council approval to build a supermarket opposite.

The council had previously approved a small shopping centre development on that site but Kingshill company spokesman Allan Rainbow said that after being approached by a business owner interested in operating a supermarket, the family business sought and received amended approval to instead build a supermarket with about 40 carparks.

Allan said the supermarket would be at the rear of the site and a smaller building would be built at the front, suitable for one or two shops, and of weatherboard and custom-orb exterior in sympathy with the town’s heritage streetscape.

Lee denied the application to redevelop the current Friendly Grocer site was in response to the new supermarket approval

“ We are in the grocery business, we happen to really love the town of Imbil and are looking forward to serving the town for many years to come.”

~ Lee, Imbil Grocer (building pictured below).

DOES IMBIL NEED TWO SUPERMARKETS?

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“It has always been the plan to expand the Friendly Grocer, over the years we have met with council regarding a future development,” Lee wrote.

“We had also applied for the IGA licence prior to the development at 99 Yabba Road being approved.”

Lee said the Friendly Grocer could not survive with another large supermarket opposite.

“Imbil is definitely not able to sustain two supermarkets.”

Allan was not concerned about whether or not the town could support two supermarkets.

“We’re just builders. We were approached by someone who asked if we could build a supermarket on that site and we went back and looked at it and that’s what we’re doing. We’re in the business of building, not supermarkets.”

Allan said no contract had yet been signed with any supermarket operator and the building and infrastructure had been designed with the flexibility for the building to be broken into smaller shops if required.

Although it would seem logical for the Friendly Grocer to move into the new supermarket building, Lee said this was not on the cards, saying the developer had other retailers moving in and it was unclear what sort of supermarket would be running there.

“We have not attempted to contact the developer about this, they already have a deal with someone else,” Lee wrote.

Lee also refuted a rumour that consideration had been given to selling the Friendly Grocer site following a development approval.

“We in no way intend to seek a development application and then sell the site. That is an untrue rumour and is hard to believe who would make that up!” Lee wrote.

“We are in the grocery business, we happen to really love the town of Imbil and are looking forward to serving the town for many years to come.”

Much of the bickering within the community over the supermarkets has taken place on social media.

The Mary Valley Voice spoke to one affected resident who did not wish to be quoted but said a Save Imbil’s Heritage group had been formed which represented her views.

The introduction on the group’s Facebook page says, “Stop the demolition/removal of Imbil's general store and bank house to be replaced with supermarket.”

The Save Imbil’s Heritage Group nominates Rick's Garage in Palmwoods as one of numerous examples of how a town's buildings can be repurposed to create a vibrant business without

This article is presented for community information. The Mary Valley Voice prides itself on reporting relevant issues in a balanced manner.

The Imbil Friendly Grocer have been a regular advertiser in the Mary Valley Voice for over 20 years.

We express gratitude for their support of our not-for-profit community news magazine and wish them all the best. We hope the outcome of this debate benefits all of the Imbil community in a fair way.

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FOOD, FARMING AND ART

PLASTIC PERVASIVE IN FOOD SUPPLY: NEW STUDY

Micro and nanoplastics are pervasive in our food supply and may be affecting food safety and security on a global scale, a new study led by CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, has found.

The study is one of the first to analyse the academic literature on microplastics from a food safety and food security risk viewpoint, building on past studies which primarily tracked plastics in fish.

It shows that plastics and their additives are present at a range of concentrations not only in fish but in many products including meat, chicken, rice, water, take-away food and drink, and even fresh produce.

CSIRO analytical chemist, food safety specialist and lead author of the paper, Dr Jordi Nelis, said these plastics enter the human food chain through numerous pathways, such as ingestion as shown in the fish studies, but one of the main ways is through food processing and packaging.

“Fresh food for example can be plastic free when it’s picked or caught but contain plastics by the time it’s been handled, packaged and makes its way to us,” Dr Nelis said.

“Machinery, cutting boards, plastic wrapping can all deposit micro and nanoplastics onto our food that we then consume. This study highlights the need to understand what plastic could end up in food to manage food safety and security,” he said.

Another important pathway for these contaminants to enter our agriculture system is through biosolids sourced from wastewater treatment.

Biosolids are a rich fertiliser for agricultural land, but they can contain plastic particles from many sources, such as from the washing of synthetic clothing.

These particles could build up in the soil and change the soil structure over time, which may affect crop production, food security and ecosystem resilience. For example, plastic materials can ‘trick’ the good bacteria in the soil into thinking they are the roots of plants, meaning the plants end up with less of the nutrients they need.

The study also discussed how additives in plastics that help make plastic work in our modern world can leach into our environment, potentially contaminating our food supply. Additives that make plastic flexible or resistant to UV radiation, for example, can include flame retardants, heavy metals, phthalates, hardeners or other chemical compounds.

There are currently no definitive studies

that demonstrate micro and nanoplastics in the environment cause harm to humans, however more research is needed to fully understand health effects.

More research is also needed to better understand the effects of plastics and their additives on food safety and security as well as to develop better analytical techniques to monitor, assess and establish safe levels in food, drinking water and agroecosystems.

“The key missing information is determining safe levels of microplastics. We currently don’t know exactly what the microplastic flux through the food system is or which levels can be considered safe,” Nelis said.

He said there are things that consumers can do to help reduce micro and nanoplastics from cycling through the environment.

“On average Australians discard 100 kg of plastic waste each year, so use fewer plastics especially in the kitchen and wash your clothes a little less often, on shorter cycles,” Dr Nelis said.

CSIRO is on a mission to end plastic waste, with a goal of an 80 per cent reduction in plastic waste entering the Australian environment by 2030.

MARY VALLEY ARTSFESTIVAL

The collective artworks from Gympie’s TAG artists bring a show of variety to Art on Yabba in June.

The exhibition opens on Saturday June 3 at 4pm at Imbil’s Wild Vine Café, next to the fine art gallery at 116 Yabba Road, Imbil, which offers viewing from 9am-2pm Thursday-Sunday. Art on Yabba is a fine art gallery operated by Mary Valley Artslink, which also hosts the annual Mary Valley Art Festival on July 20-23. Entries have now opened for the festival, which offers $13,000 in prize money, and close on 10 July.

New transport sponsor Masondale has doubled the prize money for the People’s Choice award to $1000. RJR Property is sponsoring the Best in Show award for $3000, and there is

$2500 for the Open winner from Gympie’s Bendigo Bank. Entry forms online at www. maryvalleyartfestival.com.au

Caberet in Kandanga (image below) on the 17th June, tickets available via Humanitix or at the door.

Celebrate and recognise the oldest, continuous living cultures on earth

Everyone is invited to come, celebrate and support NAIDOC Week on the Sunshine Coast from 2-9 July. This year’s theme is For Our Elders. Across every generation, First Nations Elders have played, and continue to play, an important role and hold a prominent place in our communities and families. Check out Council’s website for event details and more information.

Saddle up for country music festival

Chase away the winter weather blues with a warm dose of country vibes at Coastal Country Music Fest on 22 July at Venue 114. The sunset session will feature some of the industry’s freshest home-grown artists including Melanie Dyer, Andrew Swift, Caitlyn Shadbolt, Pete Cullen and Liam Brew. Tickets on sale now via venue114.com.au.Wat

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Does your child like to draw?

Enter their native plants and animal art for a chance to win a share of $3000 in the Wild HeART Student Art prize. Entries close 16 July. Head to Council’s website for details.

Wonderful way to get healthy in 2023

Have you registered for Council’s low-cost Healthy Sunshine Coast program? The 2023 program has kicked off and includes meditation, family yoga, Zumba, Tai Chi and so much more. For information and to register, visit Council’s website.

One for the calendar

Watch Council’s 2023-24 annual budget being delivered online or at Sunshine Coast City Hall Chambers - 22 June at 9am. It will be followed by the Ordinary Meeting at 11am.

Ten days of fun for everyone

Horizon Festival is back from 25 August to 3 September. From the coast to the hinterland, enjoy 10 days of free and ticketed art events, live music, theatre and circus, comedy, family events and more. Visit horizonfestival.com.au to book.

Learn more about dog safety

Dog Safety Week, 3-7 July, is the perfect time to talk to children about dog safety and maybe learn a thing or two yourself about responsible pet ownership. See Council's website for details.

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CR WINSTON JOHNSTON DIVISION 5 – SUNSHINE COAST COUNCIL

Fee relief for people in temporary housing: Council will continue to waive permit fees for those having to temporarily live in a tent, car, caravan or mobile home who, due to extenuating circumstances, find it difficult to pay. Council recognises the impact of the housing crisis and increasing cost of living pressures and the importance of providing reassurance to vulnerable people who are living in temporary accommodation Information on Council’s website can assist applicants in understanding and navigating the approval process.

Grants for rural property owners - open now!

Rural landowners within Division 5 can apply for financial help to complete on-ground environment projects on their private property, with Sunshine Coast Council’s Landholder Environment Grants now open. Grants of up to $15,000 are available for projects like bush regeneration; reducing sediment loss on farms; control of environmental weeds; modifying non-boundary fencing to make it wildlife friendly; revegetation of degraded areas; and to establish vegetation corridors and buffer zones. Read the Landholder Environment Grant Guidelines at www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/grants to submit your expression of interest before 14 August 2023.

Keep an eye on my Facebook page for the latest Division 5 news and information. Visit www.facebook.com/winstonjohnstondivision5scc

TED O'BRIEN FEDERAL MEMBER FOR FAIRFAX

Supporting Volunteers: Volunteers are the backbone of our community and they deserve our thanks and support. Sociologists like Hugh Mackay point to the Sunshine Coast as a region that has the highest levels of ‘social capital’, evidenced, in part, by the number of residents who volunteer their time to help others. We should be justifiably proud of this commitment to our local community and that’s why I was delighted to secure funding of $66,000 to support local volunteers under the latest round of Volunteer Grants.

Congratulations to the 34 community groups in Fairfax who will share in this funding, including: $1,500 to Kenilworth Arts Council; $1,295 to St Vincent de Paul - Eumundi; and $2,400 to Gheerulla Hall and Recreation Association.

Community Pharmacies: A number of community pharmacies on the Sunshine Coast are under threat due to Labor's new policy on dispensing medicines. My Coalition colleagues and I have called for the government to guarantee that its new policy will NOT: harm the viability of community pharmacies; adversely affect medicine supplies; and increase medicine stockpiling and wastage. If you’re visiting a community pharmacy, please be conscious of the pressure they’re under. Some pharmacists are worried about the sustainability of their business and many staff worry about the future of their jobs.

Thank a First Responder Day: Wednesday 7 June is Thank a First Responder Day, when Australians come together and show appreciation for our police, ambulance and emergency service workers. Please take time to join me in thanking them for the vital service they provide to our community.

CR DAVID LAW DIVIDION 10 - SUNSHINE COAST COUNCIL

Major Grants: One hundred local community organisations, all striving to improve lives in the region, have gained support through Council’s latest Major Grants round. They will receive a share of almost $600,000 to deliver a range of top-notch community initiatives. I’m looking forward to seeing many of these projects come to life. The range of events, projects and activities receiving funding is testament to the vibrant and diverse region we live in. Several local community groups reaping the benefits include Kenilworth Hall Show and Recreation Ground Association Inc. receiving $7000 towards the 2023 Kenilworth Show & Rodeo in September (be sure to pencil this into your diaries now) and the Mary Valley Community News Association Inc receiving $7500 towards the purchase of a new computer with a large screen, capable of necessary professional software design applications, a laptop for portable reporting, and air-conditioning.

NAIDOC Week: Celebrate NAIDOC Week 2023 on the Sunshine Coast with a range of events from July 2. This year’s NAIDOC Week theme is For Our Elders. Across every generation, our Elders have played, and continue to play, an important role and hold a prominent place in our communities and families. Check out Council’s website for event details and more information.

Don’t forget if you have any questions please contact me at email: david.law@ sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au and follow my Facebook page for regular updates: @ DavidLawDivision10.

Hello readers, Kenilworth Connectors is a group of people who join together in a shared value of community. We are interested in ideas, conversations, and solutions on how community works together and connects. We have been involved in creating Xmas hampers to help families through a tough Covid season, Barbed wire BBQs with the tag line of tough conversations/strong connections, an all community mail out of “You Are Not Alone” fridge magnets, and a yet to be dug community garden #“Help us grow”

Our founding bodies have been from Caloundra Community Center and Safe talk suicide prevention. There is a strong correlation between connected communities and improved mental health. So what do we need from you? Come along to our next meeting at the Kenilworth Hotel on the 14th of June at 6pm to meet up and discuss innovative ways to stay connected and involved in our town.

Ben brought the opportunity for us as a group to put in an 'Expression of Interest' (EOI) to create a Community Led Safe Space in partnership with Roses in the Ocean. This would give us support and resourcing of $20,000 every year for 3 years.

This would be a project where we source a location, set it up and staff it with volunteers who have had a lived experience of Suicide. (The term ‘people with lived experience of suicide’ refers to people who have experienced suicidal thinking, made a suicide attempt, been bereaved by suicide or cared for someone who has experienced suicidal distress.)

This would require the establishment of a core working group and in turn a roster of volunteers to 'staff' the space. The space can be a Library, Cafe, School, Church hall etc and it is advised that the space would be open after hours, when other services aren't available.

There was positive support for the idea, along with some concerns as to 'will people come?' and 'where will we do it?' Please be in touch if you have ideas or would like to be involved.

~ Suzie Hopkins & Ben Burns

Contact: ben@calcomm.org.au

KENILWORTH MARKETS TURNS TWO!

Let’s celebrate. Kenilworth Market is turning 2 years old on July 1st and we are having a family fun day. Save the date!

You’re invited to join our lovely stallholders on the day and have some fun in the park. We will have giant games, like Lego and Connect Four, to play. All the family can join in tug of war games or enjoy the side splittingly fun belly bounces. There will be all sorts of fun outdoor things to do for all ages.

In the last two years we have survived covid and flooding as well as enjoying glorious sunny days in the park. We want to express our grateful thanks for the support from the local business community and the Sunshine Coast Council. Thank you too, to all the visitors and locals who support the market and the small businesses who trade with us.

It’s going to be a fun family celebration so bring everyone. Grandma, Aunty Ethel, the kids, the cousins three times removed and definitely bring the dogs. It will be fun for everyone and there are plenty of seats to rest on in between the festivities.

Follow us on Facebook at Kenilworth Market or on Instagram as kenilworthmarket_qld to check on what’s happening. See you then or any Saturday morning at Kenilworth Town Park. 8:00 am until 1:30 pm.

~ Cheryl Boyte

PRESIDENTS REPORT

Here we are already into June, middle of another year and what a busy one it has been for many of us.

May I congratulate the “Gourmay Mary Valley Food Festival” on its community coverage of events and look forward to its continual success. The Kenilworth Tasting Festival held at Kenilworth Dairies was a most enjoyable day, held in conjunction with the Kenilworth Markets & Foodie Stalls. These kinds of events attract more visitors to enjoy what we have to offer in our Hinterland.

3rd & 4th June saw Kenilworth Quilt & Craft Circle holding their Annual 2 Day Show, where many of our local Ladies have an opportunity to display their creations & participate in Challenges judged by “People’s Choice”. I am personally involved with this Group and it has been a wonderful way of meeting people and engaging in community activities.

MVCNews Association has been successful in receiving a Grant from Sunshine Council through Funding Program for the upgrade of IT equipment. Congratulations to editor Sam on her role in addressing and submitting the funding application.

Several Communities have requested an increase to the distribution of the MVV, showing a greater need in access and public display. This can only be more attractive to those wanting to advertise and for those submitting community news & articles. We are seeking interest in Sponsorship of a “Community Fun Page” for Puzzles, Quotes, Short Notices, Recipes, Classifieds etc. Have any ideas let us know please!

Unfortunately we are losing our Secretary – Vanessa at the end of the year and thus, her Position will be Vacant. Please consider taking up a Volunteer Role vital to our community and it is not overly time consuming.

If you want more news to read, submit an article or Letter to the Editor. To keep up to date with what is happening and coming within the Community we need to publish it, promote it and appreciate it. So I invite you to get involved!

Yours Until Next Report,

Barbara Smith ( President) barbannesmith60@gmail.com

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KENILWORTH ARTS COUNCIL

Our 2023 Silver Jubilee Kenilworth ArtsFest was very successful with entries up on last year in the art exhibitions and a very good response from Kenilworth, Conondale, Maleny and Eumundi schools in the children’s art and poetry.

Presentation Night was well attended and KADS, as usual, provided their wonderful singing to entertain everyone. Poetry in the Pub was thoroughly enjoyed by all. Guest Poet Irish Joe Lynch and the MC, Brian Browning entertained the crowd with wonderful poems and stories and introduced numerous walk up poets including well known local poet Ian Mackay. Many who attended this event expressed much joy in being part of the session. Congratulations to the crowd favourite, Ross Sigley, who was awarded dinner for two at the pub for best walk up poet of the afternoon with his rousing recitation of a Banjo Paterson poem.

At the Family Fun Day, the children had a great time decorating and flying free kites. There were also art activities for children to dabble in. KAC sincerely thanks the Kenilworth Chamber of Commerce for the Family Fun Day where all the activities for kids were free.

The winners in the ArtsFest Exhibition were:

Kenilworth Art Award - Marcel Desbiens with his painting, Not Such A Real World (pictured right). HC to Louise Gatliff and Pam Black

2D General 1st Pam Black

3D General 1st Dianne Mc Inerney

3D with Recycled materials 1st David Cotterill

Jean Glanvill Memorial Award for 2D Jade Bianco

Anna Blackshaw Memorial Award for 3D Dianne Mc Inerney

People’s Choice – a tie between Louise Gatliff and James Stickland

Kenilworth Arts Council sincerely thanks our sponsors for their generous support.

Our thanks also go to our hard working KAC committee, our members and friends and to all who came along to ArtsFest.

We were thrilled with the number of entries received in the children's' competitions. 62 entries in the Art Competition from Conondale State School and Kenilworth Community College and from individual children from Wishart and Wondai and the Obi Obi.

41 poetry entries from students at Conondale, Eumundi and Maleny State Schools and individual students from Brisbane, North Arm and Crohamhurst.

A big thank you to Ray White Maleny for sponsoring the Children's poetry prizes and the Open Poetry prize Winners and also the Queensland Country Bank for sponsoring the Open Encouragement Award. Kenilworth Arts Council would like to thank the schools for being involved in these ArtsFest competitions, and all the children who entered whether from a school or who individually entered.

All who attended the exhibition took delight at seeing the children's art work and reading their poems. It was lovely to see children's imaginations and ideas expressed for all to see.

2D Art Primary School Students

1st place Genevieve Sebastian (Wishart)

*Poetry Primary School Students

1st place Eva Withford (Conondale State School)

Highly Commended P/1/2 class(Conondale State School)

People's Choice Awards- Joint winnersEva Withford(Conondale State School) and Jackson Redshaw(Conondale State School)

*Open Poetry - the Judges were very impressed with the entries lodged.

Joint 1st Prize- Brian Browning (Kenilworth) and Stephen Armstrong(Goulburn )

People's Choice Award:-Alice Bassett(Kidaman Creek)

Kenilworth Arts Council would like to thank Steve and Diane from the Kenilworth Hotel for supporting these ArtsFest Activities by hosting them in the Kenilworth Hotel.

Unfortunately we don't have space to print all of the runners up and encouragement awards but WELL DONE to everyone who participated and special congratulations to KAC on their ARTSFEST Silver Jubilee.

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