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EDITION 67, DECEMBER 2015
Carols in the Park The night of December 11 will once again see Carols in the Park at Norman Park Gordonvale. As well as local community groups performing our favourite Christmas Carols, there will also be early Christmas presents for a number of residents. The organisers are giving away 5 x $100 cash prizes, 5 x $250 hampers and a major prize of $500. The draws commence at 8.30pm and all winners must be in attendance at the event on the night to collect their prize. The afternoon commences at 4pm with market stalls and a sports clinic followed by Carols from 6.30pm. At 8.20pm Santa arrives and then the raffle draws commence. As well as Gordonvale Carols, Edmonton will be holding Carols By Candlelight on December 2nd in Ravizza Park and The Cairns Regional Council Carols on Sunday the 13th of December at Fogarty Park On the Esplanade in Cairns. All money raised at this event through the sale of food, glow products and candles goes to the Mayors Christmas Cheer Appeal which raises funds to buy hampers for local families who need a helping hand to help make their Christmas Festive. This event also includes a free song book on the night. If you happen to be in Babinda on the 11th of December the RSL Memorial Hall is the place to be with the Babinda Wonderland Experience. This project aims to transform the inside of the Hall In School Street into a whimsical land of interactive sets and and fantasy forests. Visitors will be able to visit Santas
workshop, experience and Aussie bush Christmas and wander through the Enchanted Forest. Goldsborough Valley will also hold a Christmas Eve Santa run, commencing in the late afternoon, Santa will make his way around the Estate, delivering lollies to the Children. Whatever you are doing this Christmas, we at The Mulgrave News would like to thank the residents of Gordonvale and in particular our customers for the continued support and we look forward to seeing you all in 2016.
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Council Corner WHAT’S HAPPENING AROUND THE REGION Edmonton Carols by Candlelight WED 02 DEC 2015 06:30 PM Location: Ravizza Park Edmonton Contact: Fran Lindsay Email: frantastic10@bigpond.com Edmonton Lions Club and Cairns Scope Club present the Edmonton Carols by Candlelight concert. The program features local artists and local schools. Stage program commences at 6:30 pm. So come along - purchase your candle, food and drinks and have a fabulous evening.
Free Mulch & Mandbags FRI 04 DEC 2015 Location: Cairns Regional Council Waste Transfer Stations From 4 to 7 December 2015, you can collect FREE shredded green waste at Council’s Transfer Stations to prepare your garden for the coming cyclone season. The mulch material has not been cured and quality is not guaranteed, as it may contain weed species and non-organic remnants. Free sandbags and sand will also be available to help residents prepare for the possibility of wet season flooding. Bags will be provided for residents to fill with sand on-site at the waste transfer stations using the scoops provided. Sandbags are for residential use only and will be available until supplies run out. Limits apply. Gordonvale Transfer Station (daily 8.30am – 5.15pm)Babinda Transfer Station (Mulch available on request. Phone Customer Service on 4044 3044 to arrange collection.)Note: Mulch material is not to Australian Standard (AS4454-2012) and Council does not assume any liability from the use of the product. Domestic use only.
Babinda Wonderland Experience FRI 11 DEC 2015 07:00 PM Location: Babinda RSL Memorial Hall, School Street, Babinda The project aims to transform the inside of the Babinda RSL Memorial Hall in School Street, into a whimsical land of interactive sets and fantasy forests. Visitors will wander through a streetscape from Dickensian London, visit Santa's Workshop, experience an Aussie bush Christmas and wander through the Enchanted Forest. The Babinda Christmas Wonderland Experience will be a truly unique family fun event, bringing back the wonder of Christmas to the whole family.Opening hours:Friday 11 December, 7-9pm Saturday 12 December, 10am-2pm and 5-8pmSunday 13 December, 10am-2pm and 5-8pmMonday 14 December, 10am2pm and 5-8pmTuesday 15 December, 10am-2pm and 5-8pm
Brisbane Roar vs Wellington Phoenix A-League Match SAT 12 DEC 2015 04:00 PM Location: Cazalys Stadium, Mulgrave Road, Cairns Cairns will host its first Hyundai A-League match, with the Brisbane Roar to take on the Wellington Phoenix in a twilight fixture, commencing at 4:15 pm. Gates Open: 3.00pm See some of your favourite stars in action including Jack Hingert, Thomas Broich, Shane Stefanutto and Matt McKay Tickets available from ticketdirect.com.au
Carols by Candlelight SUN 13 DEC 2015 06:30 PM Location: Fogarty Park, The Esplanade, Cairns City Be part of the festivities this Christmas while helping to raise much-needed funds for the Mayor's Christmas Cheer Appeal. Bring a blanket and your best singing voice. Free song books will be available on the night. Food, glow products and candles will be available to purchase, with all proceeds going towards the distribution of food hampers to around 700 local families who might otherwise go without on Christmas Day. A fireworks display will be held at the end of the night (approx 8:30pm).You can help spread some Christmas cheer by donating to the Mayor's Christmas Cheer Appeal.
Pleased to advise you of the annual field refurbishment program dates at Alley Park this year as follows: Alley Park - Closed Monday 30th November to Monday 25th January 2016 ! Aeration - Monday 30th November/Tuesday 1st December ! Fertilize & Trace - Wednesday 2nd December ! Topdress - Thursday 3rd December/ Friday 4th December Can you please pass these dates onto the wider user group at Alley Park. The fields will be unavailable between 30th November to Monday 25th January 2016
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Gardiner’s Mowing and Yard Maintenance Alan Gardiner has been working away from home on bridge construction projects around Queensland for the past 15 years and after chasing a lifestyle change and the opportunity to work for himself doing something he enjoys, commenced Gardiners Mowing and Yard Maintenance. Gardiners Mowing and Yard Maintenance will be providing a quality and reliable local service priced to suit individual needs. Gardiners offer a 10% discount to seniors and carers as part of the Business Discount Card scheme for Seniors and Carers Queensland. A broad range of services are on offer including Lawn mowing, Whipper snipping, Weeding, Mulching, Pruning, General tidy ups, Green waste and rubbish removal, Shed cleanouts, Driveway cleaning and General handy man work. For an obligation free quote please contact me by phone or email. Alan Gardiner 0484 001 018. gardinersmowing@gmail.com www.gardinersmowing,weebly.com
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TOXINS & PAIN
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If our body is finding it hard to get rid of built up toxins, they may work their way into our muscles and joints and cause pain and discomfort.
DECEMBER
I’d like to share an interesting story about one of my clients. Mrs A came to see me with ongoing lower back pain due to her job that is very demanding on her physically. She had been to see me in the past with good results. Occasionally she needs to see her Chiropractor and has a treatment with me before or after seeing him. Recently she had 3 adjustments with her Chiropractor and follow up treatments with me. This time she was still in pain and none of the treatments or adjustments seemed to be holding and she was back in pain a few days later. She also was experiencing severe pain in her toe, only on one foot. After the last visit to her Chiropractor she asked him why the adjustments didn’t seem to be working this time. He told her that it could be a build up of toxins. At Mrs A’s next treatment with me I decided to do a Lymphatic drainage to remove the toxins. The next day I spoke with her and she had NO PAIN! Four pain free days later she had another Lymphatic drain treatment and we had the same results. Mrs A was taking a lot of pain medication especially at night so she could sleep. She has had 2 weeks now of no medication and is so elated to be free of pain and no more medication. The human body is an amazing mechanism when dealing with issues such as toxins but sometimes needs a little help. I’d like to thank all my clients for their business this year and wish you all a safe and Happy Christmas. All the very best for a wonderful New Year too.
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Story time Gordonvale Library 10.30am – 11.30am (first Tuesday of every month).
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JP Signing Service, Gordonvale RSL 10am – 2pm.
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Last school day term 4.
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Carols in the Park – Markets 4pm, Carols 6.30pm. Santa arrives 8.20pm Raffle draw 8.30pm.
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Sewing Group - Presbyterian Women’s Fellowship Gordonvale, 9am – 12pm at Presbyterian Church Hall, Norman Street.
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Gordonvale Goannas Playgroup 9.30am – 11.30am, QCWA Hall Norman Street.
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Brownies 7-10 years 4.00pm-6.00pm - Guide Hut, Church Street.
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Guides 10-13 years 6.30pm-8.30pm - Guide Hut, Church Street.
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Playtime at Gordonvale 9.00am -10.30am – 0-5yrs, Free, Outside prep room, Gordonvale State School – Phone the school for more details 4043 3666.
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Rangers 13-18 years 7pm-9pm, Guide Hut, Church Street.
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Gumnuts 5-7 years 9.30am-11am Guide Hut, Church Street.
Welcome to this month's Editorial of all things Real Estate. I would like to wish all my clients and readers a very Merry and Happy Christmas and a Healthy and Successful New Year in 2016. This year has travelled very quickly in the Real Estate world and happily I can reflect back to note that our local market is much more resilient than it was 12 months ago. We have travelled on the Property Clock from the Bottom of the Market to a Rising Market, where we have been sitting for quite some time now. There has been a substantial change in the number of properties offered for sale at present more than double the amount compared to this time last year, so, while properties prices are steady and buyers are active, the number of days on the market have increased due to the forces of supply and demand. One category of the market that has more buyers than sellers is the Acreage Lifestyle and Income Earning property market. I have a massive number of people hoping to upsize or to secure their future property from interstate and, due to the lack of properties on offer, those listed are sold very quickly. If you would like to receive a Listing Checklist on how to maximise your selling price or are looking for a no obligation appraisal of your biggest asset in today's market please give me a call or email for an honest and confidential chat about your real estate needs Robyn Hawley-Whitton - Mob: 0488 071 007 or Email: robynhw@cpo.com.au
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