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Contents Grandpa on Page 7 this month. In history this month, Audienne Blyth continues her explanation of local place names. One that caught my eye was that Puddles Rd had to be renamed Windsor Rd as the name, taken from the original family in the area, didn’t fit with community expectations. My dear old dad suffered the same fate. He was the only signwriter on the Coast and an active community worker and solid citizen for years after moving to the sunshine in 1958. But alas, the name Drane Court didn’t last long at Mons because again, residents found it an unsuitable address and council agreed. (I suggested it be pronounced with a French acute, Drah-nay, to no avail.) It didn’t matter that he had volunteered, served and donated. The new community that had arrived wasn’t the one who knew him and he lost his place in local history because of a quirk of surname. Sad but true.

hen, in the early-’70s, a career counsellor in a brief session at Nambour High School suggested I should consider journalism I had little idea what it even meant. A few years later, I sat a test at the region’s major newspaper, the old Nambour Chronicle, with a lot of other hopefuls, and was thrilled when the editor, Peter Richardson, informed me I had scored a cadetship. And now my first editor, a regular columnist who would also have to be the longest-serving newspaperman in Queensland, is back behind the keyboard with a new column for Your Time. Peter introduces Good One

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The grey cruisers who love life all at sea Cruising has become a popular way to travel, especially among those who don’t like uncertainty, flying or lugging g g suit suitcases and, as JULIE LAKE reports, some are happy to sell up and stay on board where the living is easy.

Committed cruisers Anthony and Anna Staunton pore over emails daily looking for their next cruise — when they’re not at sea.

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t is not that life ashore is distasteful to me. But life at sea is better” said Sir Francis Drake and obviously many Australians agree with him because last year, one million of us embarked on ocean cruises from Australian ports. The attractions are obvious, especially for older people who appreciate the convenience of visiting exotic places without the need to change accommodation every night or two and not having to rush about, getting up early to meet packed itineraries.

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Meals are laid on, luggage (with a general allowance as to weight and size) is taken care of and excellent service is available 24 hours a day. There’s no uncertainty or fear of finding yourself stranded in a hotel. There’s also a range of entertainment and activity to suit most tastes. Some people enjoy it so much they cash up their homes and spend their lives cruising, either on the same ship or moving from one to another. “It’s easier to just stay on board and keep cruising the Pacific,” 78-year-old

Ronnie McKenzie says. “I’ve got my meals and laundry done for me, there’s a doctor on board, I meet new people all the time and it doesn’t affect my budget much more than if I was living at home. It makes sense to me and I love it.” He has lost count of the number of times he has seen native dancers waiting on the dock at Noumea, the welcoming shores of Port Vila and the quiet bay at Lafou. The South Pacific has virtually become his life and his home. Harvey Dexter maintains a permanent onshore home but sold his

Noosa unit after his wife died and now spends most of each year on the ocean, following the seasons from warm southern oceans to cooler north European waters during the brief northern summer. Cruise companies say that once customers return from one cruise they c almost always come back for another – a some becoming annual regulars and s others content to do so every two or o three years. th “I love to feel pampered,” says Jan Howlett who, with husband Richard, has H done do five cruises with the same cruise line lin and is planning a sixth. Jan sums up the opinions of most regular cruisers when she says: “It’s all reg about getting away from computers and ab business and everyday stress and being bu well we looked after. No meals or housework. hou “And it’s very good value compared to other oth types of touring.” Now they are in their 70s and suffer from back problems, the Howletts, who live at Clontarf and thus an easy drive to the cruise terminal, prefer to limit their trips to those docking in Brisbane. A far wider range of cruise options is available to those who are prepared to fly overseas to pick up their vessels. Anthony and Anna Staunton flew to Chile to board the Queen Mary II for the trip back to Brisbane and found the flight more expensive than the cruise. According to one travel agency specialising in ocean cruising, today’s superannuation-rich baby boomers, and those a bit older, form the largest percentage of cruise ship travellers today. But before being seduced by all those

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“It doesn’t affect my budget much more than if I was living at home. It makes sense to me” access may be more difficult. What’s more, Elizabeth says, even the largest ships offer only a few wheelchairaccessible cabins and these must be booked well in advance. Her advice to those with mobility problems is to choose ships with suitable accessibility and itineraries with destinations where ships can go into dock rather than anchor offshore. If you are considering your first cruise, here are five useful tips, given by travel companies and veteran cruise ship passengers:

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• Take out comprehensive travel insurance, as advised by your travel agent. Shipboard medical care is expensive and limited to general practitioner level only. Many insurance companies impose age limits and, depending on the type and destination of the cruise, the older you are, the more you may have to pay, especially if you have chronic health problems. As Rebekah Ortega of Brisbane-based tour company Solo Connections points out, even a sea sickness injection can cost up to $200 and if you have to be evacuated by air, expect costs upward from $20,000. Insurance also reimburses you if ill-health or accident prevents you travelling. • Go for the best cabin you can afford. At least choose one with a window; better still, a balcony. Suites and mini-suites are available and some ships offer twobedroom cabins. It may be better to wait

for the cruise you can afford rather than rush into a “bargain” and risk discomfort and disappointment. • Unless you are very fond of children and young people, choose a cruise – and ship – that offers dining, entertainment and activities that suit your age and tastes. A travel agency that specialises in cruising will be able to advise your best options. • Choose itineraries that suit your age and physical abilities. Some specialised cruises on smaller vessels include on-land expeditions that may be too challenging for comfort. • Be prepared for queues and long waits. Embarkation at Brisbane can take up to three hours (though cruise lines are now beginning to stagger this) and those in wheelchairs or requiring assistance may be embarked last. Disembarking at destination ports

also requires some queuing and waiting. Lifts are often busy. Take a book or some other amusement for long waits and don’t assume that arriving first will get you on board earlier – it may be best to check in nearer the time limit. Remember you are on holiday – and relax! Today’s trend is towards theme cruises catering to special interests. These may involve the whole ship or just a section and themes include music (from rock to classical and everything in-between), history, science and nature, world affairs, film, theatre, health and fitness, art, dancing, the ever-popular food and wine (or craft beer) and sport – yes, you can even improve your golf handicap on-board! Faith-based cruises are also available. A newly-significant trend in the cruise market is for single travellers who wish neither to share cabins with strangers nor to pay the hefty single supplement. Solo Connections specialises in packages for singles and though at present these are limited to European river boats, the company is currently negotiating singles packages with potential ocean cruise partners. Dave Hulsman of Ucango Travel and Cruise says his Sunshine Cost-based company switched branding to focus on cruising because it’s now the growth part of the travel market. The number of Australians cruising from our ports is expected to reach two million by 2020. A big boost to Queensland, he says, will be if the State Government gives final approval to the proposed $100 million mega-terminal at the mouth of the Brisbane River, which will not only bring more tourists to the region but also offer Queenslanders many more cruising opportunities.

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cams offering fake gift cards or vouchers in return for disclosing credit card and other personal information are rife, according to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). Already this year, the ACCC’s Scamwatch has received 1175 complaints about fake surveys, emails and social media posts misusing the names and logos of big retailers such as JB Hi-fi, Bunnings, Coles and Woolworths, with $2600 reported lost. How the scams work: You receive an email or text out of the blue, or come across a social media post, claiming that you have been selected to receive or have the chance to win a gift card from a well-known company. The email, message or post appears legitimate, using brand names and official logos to convince you it’s the real deal. As with many legitimate offers and online posts, you might be asked to complete a survey or pass on an offer to others before you can claim the gift card or voucher. Upon completing the survey, forwarding or accepting the offer you will generally be directed to a wellconstructed webpage. Here, you will be prompted to provide personal information such as your phone number,

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Good one, Grandpa Introducing a new column by veteran journalist PETER RICHARDSON who, at almost four score years and ten, is still stringing words together. He explains how he came up with the title.

ack in my early days of “getting on”, one of my grandsons took great pleasure in noting any instance of my absent-mindedness with a delighted “Good one, Grandpa!”

Now, in the sixth stage of Shakespeare’s Seven Ages of Man, I find that the relentless process of ageing has given said grandson a wealth of new material for his good-natured joshing. I have always had a problem with my short-term memory, but most of my five senses by now are more than a little the worse for wear, or perhaps I haven’t given them enough practice … use it or lose it, and all that. Whatever the reason or reasons, I now find that with one exception, all these once-sharp tools for everyday living have been badly blunted, The exception is that my sense of smell is better than ever, and it was this that saved me from the near disaster that begins my upcoming series of “Good One, Grandpa” stories.

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Last month’s report on the Maroochy Wetlands Sanctuary Support Group’s Maroochy River Cruise was incorrect. No date has been set for the cruise, however the group has been busy rebuilding the next 150m of the loop walk to the bird/crab hide viewing area. This will see another section of the boardwalk made wider to be safer and more accessible. Cooler weather has meant the mosquitoes are not so

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Let’s get physical Use of the word ‘guys’ has been in the news again, and it’s a subject close to the heart of DAVID PARMITER.

egular readers of Your Time will remember that I wrote about “guys” last year, and I suggested that both boys and girls should respect each other more because girls are not, and cannot be, guys. Australian of the Year, LieutenantGeneral David Morrison (Ret’d), said that he had “cleansed himself of ever referring to himself by that most inflammatory of terms - guys.” And boy, did he get into trouble over that remark. The term “guys” has come to be used in our everyday street slang, even though it was a GI-word brought in by the Yanks during World War II. And remember what we said at the time? The Yanks are over-paid, oversexed and over here. After 1945, lots of our girls flooded the ships and went over there, to America, as war brides and mothers. Thousands of them. Just listen to Bridal Train by the Waifs. Our girls just wanted to be with the guys. An’ the guys wanted our sheilas. In the ‘50s through the era of rock’n’roll we became accustomed to the idea that guys had their haircuts and their chevvies, and dolls had their

David Parmiter (second from left) plays Nerissa in his all-boys school production of the Merchant of Venice in 1956. The 12-year-olds weren’t guys but boys, even when they were ladies. beehives, their chewing gum and became “guy-ettes”. Thanks Hollywood. Remember pop singer Tommy Rowe? “Cute liddle girl, she’s my liddle Sheila. Uh-her naime ... draives me insaine”. But she was still a girl and not just another guy. Even Cliff Richard lusted after his “Livin’ Do-o-oll”. Things changed, however, in the ’80s. Pop stars changed clothes, voices, roles and genders.

David Bowie, Boy George, Kate Bush, Annie Lennox and of course, The Kinks. They sang “Girls will be boys; and boys will be girls; it’s a crazy, mixed up, shook up world.” And it was. Even some British politicians were not sure which side they batted for. The millennials, of course, are so tech-savvy that they do not know who they are so they have to check their status on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter every two minutes just to find out who their friends are. Except they are not their friends. They are their ‘frenemies’. And, regrettably, our children have not been brought up to “watch your language”. So we have reared a whole generation of young people who do not really know who they are. The government has decreed that in primary school they may choose their own gender, choose their toilets according to their gender choice, disrespect their parents, decide their own curriculum, tell their teachers where to go, decide their own life path, choose between a career (what’s that?) or a life on Centrelink (just like Mum and

whoever) and generally please themselves. Because ME is the new US. The problem is not just with Romeo and Juliet. Now it’s Ellen de Generes and Portia de Rossi; or Elton John and David Furniss. It’s with the media making this a Big Deal. Remember though, this has been going on since the court of Elizabeth I, and even since Chaucer - and I can name names from the past! On the other hand, many young people may be so motivated that they “wanna go out and do stuff”. And that’s where YOU readers come in. Because you are the “olds”. In Aboriginal terms you are the keepers of the tribal knowledge. You have been there and done that. Your duty is to pass on the skills and the experiences that you have acquired during your lifetime and pass them on. You know better than Google. In an era of depression among the retired this is often what men need. Guys and girls together in their Third Age enjoying a life. And, of course, they are ladies and gentlemen. They can learn from, and trust, us grannies. Listen to us. And please, watch your language.

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This life and a moment in time

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but beautiful facial features. Later we got talking again. She mentioned that Koreans learn English in elementary school. She could speak, write and read English. Amazing, I thought. My Korean extended to the names of a couple of motor vehicle brands! When the plane landed I offered to lift down her overhead baggage. No big deal! I lost sight of her in the scramble to get off the plane and made my own way to the baggage pick-up zone. I then called for the whereabouts of the shuttle bus to the city. The driver responded that he was at the airport and ready to leave. I made a dash to the shuttle with a bag and guitar in hand. Much to my surprise, when I boarded the bus I was reacquainted with the Korean traveller. I struggled on board with my gear and this time I sat on her

opposite side and she had to make a half turn to speak to me. As the warm afternoon sunlight filtered through the bus window behind her she surprised me with her smile and eagerness to chat for what turned out to be a very brief journey. First stop was my drop off. I took off my bag first and came back for the guitar. As I alighted for the second time, I gently touched her hand while struggling with the awkwardness of the guitar in the confines of the narrow step, and wished her well in Cairns. In response she reached out and squeezed my hand. It was at that moment our two souls connected. Do you have a story to tell or memories to share? Submissions should be about 500 words and if you have a jpeg image, you can send that too. Email editor@yourtimemagazine. com.au

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he Grey Medallion is a special lifesaving award created for the over 50s by the Royal Life Saving Society and you don’t have to be able to swim to participate. The program helps people to learn essential life saving and emergency care skills that could one day save family members, friends or even your own life. Many people think that toddlers and young children are at most risk from drowning, but in fact it’s the over 50s. The Grey Medallion is definitely not a swimming award, and you don’t even have to be physically fit to do it. It’s a two-day course that teaches how to act in emergency situations both on land and around the water. We teach CPR, first aid, how to use a defibrillator, treat marine stings and water wise skills. Many older Australians also care for their grandchildren after school and during the holidays, and many have pools or access to creeks, dams or the sea, so the course also looks at this aspect too. People don’t need to be able to swim. We teach “dry rescue” skills, when you don’t even need to get into the water.

Funding from CoTA and the Queensland Government enables Ithaca Caloundra City Life Saving Club to run the two day Grey Medallion course for free at Grand Pacific Caloundra. It will be on Grey medallion trainer August 20 and Patricia Barry. 21, as part of Seniors’ Week. We’ve run the Grey Medallion for a few years now and we know that places for the course fill up quickly. People do need to enrol online in advance. It’s run by fully qualified Grey Medallion trainers, first aid trainers and lifesavers. Want to know more about the Grey Medallion? Check the club website caloundracity.asn.au and enrol online, phone Patricia 0402 454 644, or email secretary@caloundracity.asn.au

ANIMAL REFUGE NEEDS A HAND It’s a good time for an early spring clean with the Sunshine Coast Animal Refuge Society’s annual garage sale coming up next month The society’s biggest fundraiser of the year, it has an important role in supporting the work of the refuge which relies on community donations to care for cats and dogs that have been abandoned, surrendered or found wandering the streets. SCARS plans to expand the new item section so donations of new items such as unwanted gifts, purchases and shop stock is welcomed. Retro items from the ‘70s and earlier, such as china, kitchenware, toys, cameras and collectibles, are also wanted. Items can be delivered to the refuge at Sippy Creek from now until August. Large furniture and general secondhand items are not required at this time. Donations are also being sought for the silent auction, such as new items and restaurant, accommodation, tickets and health vouchers. Any enquiries or large deliveries call Rosy 0438 544 082. SCARS is an independent, not-forprofit charity which cares for up to 70 dogs and 70 cats at any one time. It saves 1000 cats and dogs every year. “SCARS relies heavily on government

grants and the community to keep operating,” manager Penny Brischke said. “The charity spends over $250,000 on vet care each year, as well as about $500 to rehome each animal – and that’s just the healthy ones.” All animals receive an initial vet check and care including heartworm, worming and flea prevention, vaccinations, food, shelter and care, de-sexing and micro-chipping. Adoption prices include all of this and registration with the local council. The Sunshine Coast Animal Refuge Society was established in 1979 and has a non-euthanasia policy, focusing on finding forever homes and promoting responsible pet ownership. About 120 volunteers help run the refuge which receives no recurrent government funding. For more information visit sippycreek.com.au or call 5494 5275.

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Tom McAulay, Rex Backhaus-Smith, Michael Nicholas and Rick Everingham are still laughing 50 years on. FOUR artists who represent the fact that there is no expected retirement age in their field, have come together to exhibit as a group for the first time. Rex Backhaus-Smith, Rick Everingham, Tom McAulay and Michael Nicholas, all of them over 70 and living in the Sunshine Coast region, have been sharing their remarkable talents for more than 50 years. They have maintained a friendship and light-hearted rivalry since the 1960s,

and now it’s time to show their “Mutual Respect”, an exhibition on show at Art on Cairncross at Maleny, until July 10. Each has forged his own solid career, but they all happily remember times when they were starting out, facing uncertain futures and yet still had strong conviction in what they were doing. Each continues to be driven by art with passion and commitment, and to be inspired by a range of subjects, as this exhibition shows. Rex mainly creates images from the landscape and fauna of the Outback, while Rick works from the rich scenery of Italy, Tom captures the characters of the bush and Michael portrays the beauty and birdlife of the desert. The depth of their skill is matched by their maturity in conveying an experience or thought, and the ease of their relationship. There are no egos here, it is all about sharing – past, present and future. Visit artoncairncross.com.au

CONVENTION HELPS FIND THE BOOK WITHIN BUDDING authors who need some help to get their story out of their mind and into the hands of readers, will benefit from the 4th annual Writers Group Convention. A lineup of expert speakers will share ideas and experiences for anyone thinking about writing, tentatively starting to write or writing regularly. Published authors will give advice on how to pitch your submission, write a synopsis and a summary; and explain how editors can shine and polish writing. It is also an opportunity to meet other writer’s groups and find out how to benefit from their collective experience. Speakers at this year’s program are: Brisbane author Barry Levy who has published four fiction novels and will be talking about how his books were published and give practical advice. Lauren Elise Daniels’ background is manuscript assessment, editing, proofreading, writing and workshops. She will speak about running writing

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PRESENTATION IS JUST A MATTER OF TIME INTRICATE timepieces will feature in the next presentation of the Australian Decorative and Fine Art Society. Kevin Karney’s presentation “Telling time through the ages” will look at many time-telling devices used through the

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IVE weeks, three countries, four days of Brazilian wedding celebrations, 23 kg bag allowance – zero idea of what to pack! So there’s the dilemma many of us face if we have the opportunity to travel overseas and embrace the culture, people, weather, food and fashion of other countries. While we understand we’re tourists and seeking new experiences, there are many events and cultural nuances that require a certain amount of thoughtattire if we want to look stylish and confident and not like the tragic cousin from Down Under. And when you throw in wedding celebrations that require five different outfits with one being a black tie affair, there’s a crisis about leaving enough room in your bag to bring home great fashion finds plus gifts for family. While you might think the obvious rule is to research what weather’s expected at that time of year in those countries, I’m here to say you can always have a bag packed for most contingencies, and add “excitement” pieces depending on the specific itinerary. You need to embrace comfort, layering, denim, lycra, classics, cool

A tote and a scarf lift black and white or just add a splash of colour. accessories and a great haircut. Here are a few tips for a flexible but stylish travel wardrobe that you can build upon for any local or international trip. 1. Classic jeans. The girlfriend (or boyfriend depending what age you are) jean with lycra or elastane, suits superboomer bodies and can be

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dressed up or down depending on the occasion. 2. Long and short-sleeved T-shirts (black and white) as these are literally the blank canvas of any fashion wardrobe, are inexpensive and can be easily laundered. 3. A classic denim jacket that can be worn over pants, jeans, dresses. Many

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of us still have them in our wardrobe and remember they’re now probably vintage-cool. 4. A simple black knit dress that can be worn with a flat sandal or a high shoe – another staple that is always stylish. In fact, anything knit does not need ironing and a slouchy knit pant is comfy to wear on the plane.

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HISTORY

It’s the game of the name What’s in a name? Historian AUDIENNE BLYTH continues her investigation of the origin of place names, this month heading into the hinterland.

e might imagine early settlers asking Aborigines the names of places and interpreting that name as well as they heard it according to their own accents. Landsborough, Lander’s Chute Lookout, Maleny, Montville and Mapleton as well as Kenilworth, all have European origins. Landsborough honours the explorer, William Landsborough. It was previously known as Mellum Creek, an Aboriginal word for volcano. Lander’s Chute Lookout is a reminder of the early timber industry when logs slid down the steep slopes of the range between Montville and Maleny for ease of transport. Maleny is said to have been named by surveyors after a town in Scotland and Mapleton was named after “a pretty little place in England” by early settler W.J. Smith. Montville, previously known as Razorback in

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The name of Nambour’s main street came about in 1896 when Maroochy Divisional Board members voted to name Nambour’s streets after themselves so there is Mitchell, Currie, Bury, Arundell and McNab, although the latter has been lost. reference to the steepness of the range, is named after a town in Connecticut, USA. Kenilworth was named after Walter Scott’s novel Kenilworth which the first owner’s wife happened to be reading. The town was originally Hinka Booma, an Aboriginal word denoting extensive flats. The

river flats near Isaac Moore Park have been officially named Hinka Booma Flats. Dulong refers to mud or wet clay and Eudlo to fresh water eel. Mooloolah is the black snake. Woombye was originally called Middle Camp, then Cobb’s Camp. It was the halfway stop

for Cobb & Co coaches on the Brisbane-Gympie route. The name is derived from the local Aboriginal word wombai, which refers to both the black myrtle tree and the axe handle made from its wood. The name, Nambour, according to researcher Sydney May writing in 1900, refers to a white flowering bottlebrush valued for its bark. The normal bottlebrush has no useful bark whereas Callistemon salignus, the willow bottlebrush, is a paperbark with bark able to be used as bedding material in huts. An old map of 1865 shows the word Nambour amid creek flats. Yandina was once known as Koongalba, small water, by the Aboriginal people and Native Dog Flat by the early pastoralists. The name is derived from yan, to go, and dinna, (on foot) and was the name of the Yandina Cattle Run that was east of Mount Ninderry.

Aborigines had sacred bora rings in the Yandina Creek area. Eumundi has its origins in the name of an Aborigine named Ngumundi or Huomundy who, it is said, adopted the escaped convict Bracefield as his son in 1831. Cooran means tall trees and Cooroy means possum. Mount Cooroora, where King of the Mountain is famously held, overlooks the town of Pomona named after the Roman goddess of fruit. Developers often theme the names of subdivisions, such as boats, rivers, flowers or fruits. In Nambour, the council changed Puddles Rd, named after the farming Puddle family, to Windsor Rd. Dignity and real estate values were at risk – no puddles on council roads. Names conjure an image and that is why we need care with our naming. Does your street or road name have a story to tell? Email editor@ yourtimemagazine.com.au

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Never too late to live the dream The kids have grown up, you’ve travelled the world and now, writes BRUCE McMAHON, it’s time to treat yourself to the convertible you’ve secretly wanted.

IRED of cruising the seven seas? Traipsed to every far-flung corner of this wide and wonderful country? Parked the big-bore motorcycle? Still looking for some simple and long-lasting pleasures? Maybe it’s time to consider, or re-consider, a sports car. A two-seater is all that’s really needed most days – leave that old wagon in the shed for family occasions, baby-sitting and birthday party duties and such. A two-seater brings smiles to every drive, whether it’s down to the shops for a litre of milk or cruising coastal boulevards. Without the kids. There’s a fair choice of sportsters around these days, some faster and fancier and more expensive than others. Yet there’s no need to break the bank or blow the budget on Lamborghinis. Mazda’s sweet MX-5 can be had for the cost of a couple of meanders down the Rhine.

open-topped and well-balanced car, quite content to trundle along with the traffic or be pushed along up a mountain road early one Sunday. There’s not a deal of difference between the two MX-5s. Both are most handsome two-seaters with cloth tops and the choice of six-speed manual

There are two options in this fourth-generation of a much acclaimed convertible with the 1.5 litre-engine MX-5 with six-speed manual starting at $31,990 and a 2-litre version at $34,490. Bargains both. It’s old school stuff here. Tonnes of fun without breaking laws. Just a lightweight,

or six-speed automatic transmissions with rear-wheel drive plus the choice of two trim levels. These are the best of an agile breed with a studied engineering program to keep weight down, keep the car balanced and imbue a “comfortableness to control a car in rhythm” according to Mazda. Chief differences between the sculpted sisters include engine size and the 2-litre car wearing 17-inch rims compared with the 1.5 litre’s 16-inch alloy wheels. The punchier machine weighs in about 25kg heavier. The 2-litre puts out 118kW and 200Nm compared with the 1.5’s 96kW and 150Nm. Again, all this power and torque is found high in the rev range. While appreciating the go-get-’em character of the 1.5 litre MX-5, we’d be tempted to add a 2-litre version to the garage wish list.

The MX-5 with bigger engine works well with the auto; that combination may not be for everyone but whether blasting down mountainsides, concentrating on corners and shifting gears with paddles behind the steering wheel or whether cruising the strip, the auto is always a ready worker. A little extra torque down low wouldn’t go astray but the nature of both engines encourages motoring high in the rev range. The 1.5 litre is perhaps best mated to the six-speed manual, the driver guiding the willing little engine to great heights. Both MX-5s offer top driving positions and handsome ergonomics. It’s a most comfortable cabin – if a little low-slung for some. Nor is there a tonne of luggage space here or in the boot. Yet these are most minor quibbles in a machine which offers so much for drivers of all ages.

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hink about the first computers we had in our workplaces that filled complete rooms. It took decades for them to become the home desktop computer. Yet within another decade these became laptops and now we measure the enormous progress of technology in years with the slim computers we carry in our pockets called smart phones. While this fast pace of change may have us believing technology is beyond us we may also be the biggest beneficences of the most significant change in technology we are likely to see for the rest of our lives: Voice Recognition. Each month the technology that processes our words and turns them into text or instructions is becoming increasingly accurate and capable. Many people find this

thought frightening but make no mistake, voice recognition makes technology easier to use. Let’s look at Siri in your iPad or iPhone. Which is easier – hunting through your folders looking for the photos from your trip to New Zealand or saying “show my photos from New Zealand”? By simply using your voice you can do things like: “Read my last email”, “Play some Nat King Cole”, “What is the weather this week?”, “Make the screen brighter”, “Set a timer for 10 minutes”. You can even use Siri to give instructions around time and place: “Remind me to take my tablet at 9am tomorrow”,

“Remind me to buy some milk”, “Make an appointment with the doctor at 2pm Friday” This incredible technology also fixes one of the biggest stumbling blocks of trying to type on a piece of glass. Using just your voice you can have your iPad or iPhone convert every word you say into text in an email, message or document. Two finger typists rejoice! All of this voice instruction works straight out of the box and has already been incorporated into the Apple TV, new cars and will soon be integrated throughout your home. With every function added to voice recognition our ability to use this ever-changing technology will become easier - at last! If you want to see Siri in action call The iPad Man 5444 5338 to find out about the next free presentation.

I consider computers a little like race horses – many are built for speed and not longevity. I prefer to spend a little bit extra for quality because that translates as longevity. Technology moves extremely fast so I plan to upgrade parts every few years to keep pace with technology. Here are a few upgrades that I recommend to clients who don’t have a spare $1000 lying around for a new computer. The first is to upgrade RAM or Random Access Memory. The cost of a RAM upgrade kit is about $100-$160 but you need to ensure it is compatible. When you buy the upgrade replace the original RAM card, and for older computers, split the RAM into smaller cards rather than one big one. You can install it yourself if you are confident, otherwise a tech can do it for you. The second and most popular upgrade in the last six months, is to replace your computer hard drive (HDD) with

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GARDENING

Chervil for winter flavour Chervil is the most elegant of herbs, writes GARDENEZI, both in appearance and in the way it enhances food with its subtle flavour.

ith just a hint of anise but also something delicately reminiscent of chives, chervil is just perfect for flavouring egg, cheese and fish dishes. The French have used it this way for centuries and it’s in the traditional culinary bouquet of “fines herbes”. Alas, chervil originates in northern Europe and can only be grown as a winter herb in Queensland. The GardenEzi preferred method for growing chervil is in a pot. This plant is finicky in its preferences and is also a prime target for gourmet slugs. In a pot you have more control and can move the plant around if necessary to take advantage of weather conditions. Chervil prefers morning sun and afternoon shade. Grow in a good quality potting mix. The slow-release granules will feed the plant throughout the growing season

Chervil fresh from the nursery and re-potted and the water-retaining crystals will help keep moisture around the delicate tap root. This root is long and fragile so when you get your plant home re-pot immediately into a larger, well-drained container – or a couple of containers because you’ll use this herb so much in cooking you’ll need more than one! Beyond this it should need no care except regular watering. Test the growing mix regularly to ensure it’s slightly moist. More herb information at GardenEzi.com

CAMELLIA HOUSE opens its gates for visitors A superb garden with one of the largest collections of camellias in Queensland will open to the public for two days this month. Camellia House, created by Enid Rogers whose family farmed pineapples on the land for three generations from the turn of the 19th century, has more than 700 camellias, some more than 70 years old. Each family arriving after the Rogers added their ideas and plantings, so today it is 2.2ha representing more than 100 years of continuous cultivation. The lake has been planted both aquatically and peripherally to become a vision of serenity and home to wildlife while follies provide a further twist of character to the grounds. For the past nine years, Doreen Briggs has been adding interest, character, beauty and quirky amusement to the gardens, continually designing and executing her plans as she gets to grips with subtropical gardening. She recommends taking a seat and just enjoying the

Camellia House and gardens. scenery for a while – two of the seats came from Lord’s cricket ground. Magnificent mature trees protect the camellias and provide massing and proportions to the estate as well as seasonal colour when they bloom. There’s a Victorian statue, almost as old as the 100-year-old poinciana above it, and a restored 84-year-old horse gig. Previously the home of the

Morcombe family, it has about 40 exotic species of fruit trees chosen by Bruce as well as his giant bamboo. Although only 10 years old, it is at least 15m tall. A heritage barn, which once served the pineapple industry, now rocks to barn dances and private functions, and is a credit to the men who built it by hand. It’s filled with Australian memorabilia and provides space for cream teas and other refreshments, as well as plant sales, bric-a-brac and charity giftware. Camellia House has a colonial design with glorious iron lacework balustrades, wisteria, rolling lawns and English countryhouse-style terraces and fountain with colourful tropical fish. Refreshments will be available, and there will be a display of classic cars on Sunday morning. Camellia House Open Day. 116 Woombye-Palmwoods Rd, Palmwoods. Weekend July 2-3, 10am-4pm. Admission $8, proceeds Daniel Morcombe Foundation.

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COMMUNITY

BLOOMHILL VOLUNTEER LOVES HER WORK When Faye Burke, a volunteer at Bloomhill Cancer Care, Buderim, agreed to take on the role of cook at the centre, she didn’t realise how much she would enjoy the challenge. “I had no idea that being a volunteer would make you feel so good,” she said. “I have found great joy helping others.” The Caloundra Power Boat Club, Radio FM104.9 and Bunnings recognised her work in June with an award, as well as meal and gift vouchers. “I prepare lunches, morning and afternoon tea and food for special events, such as fundraising events,” she said. “The centre provides support to men and women facing a diagnosis of cancer and provides psychosocial care to patients, their carers, other family members and their friends.”

Howard Montgomery from Bunnings, Sharon Reid of FM104.9, Bloomhill volunteer Faye Burke and the Caloundra Power Boat Club’s Adam Melbourne at the monthly award presentation.

Volunteers and staff work closely together to support clients with a range of services such as transport for medical appointments, advice from in-house nurses and counsellors, and healing therapies such as massage, art programs and meditation. “All the people I interact with – clients, other volunteers, staff and supporters – are wonderful,” Ms Burke said. “All the funds used to run services for our 600 clients are raised from the community through our 10 opportunity shops, sausage sizzles and special events.” Do you know someone whose efforts are worthy of acknowledgement? Nominations can be made by emailing Radio FM104.9 at office@sunshinefm. com.au, giving your reason 25 words.

SPINNERS ARE GOOD SPORTS SUNCOAST Spinners are a wheelchair basketball club that meets Wednesday nights at the University Sports Stadium at Sippy Downs from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. Wheelchair basketball is lots of fun and is a team sport that can help build up strength and coordination. Participants can learn new skills and make new friends along the way. There is a place in wheelchair basketball for players, coach, referee, official or just to lend support to local athletes as a spectator. Anyone who is able to push a manual wheelchair can play wheelchair basketball. It can be helpful if you have limitations in running, jumping and pivoting. You don’t need to use a wheelchair everyday to be eligible to play and able-bodied people are welcome to play too so bring family and friends and give it a go! Club sports chairs are available for use. Visit suncoastspinners.com.au or on Facebook.

Sprightly Gladys Gerchow celebrated at the Buderim Tavern last month. She still tends her garden daily. Pictured helping Gladys (centre) celebrate are from left, Lillian Judd, Hilda Miren, Gregory Gerchow, Lindsay Gerchow, Inge Dauer and Yves Daniel.

SINGERS IN FINE VOICE Palmwoods Hall came alive to the sound of music last month when the Palmwoods Singers Theatrical Society presented their latest show, Hits of Broadway. The group was established in 1984 to provide the local community with an opportunity to experience live musical theatre from production to performance. Weekly sessions take place for instruction and rehearsal and during the year there are workshops in vocal production, choreography and general stage presentation. There is an annual registration fee of $5 for insurance and a term fee of $30 to cover the cost of word sheets and costumes when required, so there are no hidden costs. The Senior section of the Society meets Monday afternoons at 1pm at the Palmwoods Memorial Hall. If you’d like to join, call 0404 980 222 or email pat.atkinson1@bigpond.com

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WEALTH

Estate planning - keeping the children happy Leaving instructions for who gets what when you’re gone can be challenging. KATIE WORSNOP helps negotiate the tricky path of family circumstances.

state planning can be quite a complex area, particularly in these times where we see an increasingly diverse range of family circumstances, such as blended families, surrogates, and where the assets are owned through other entities such as companies and trusts. If you have children, the most common and simplistic approach taken in estate planning is to leave your estate equally among your children. As blended families become more common, balancing your estate planning needs and wants makes the concept of “simple” estate planning more challenging. When planning who you

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want to leave your assets to, it is also important to consider the circumstances of each of the beneficiaries you intend to benefit. It is not always the case that an equal distribution is an equitable distribution. There may be some family members who are in far more need than other family members and in some situations, it may be more appropriate to provide more for these beneficiaries than for others. Wills are often challenged by adult children on the basis that inadequate provision has been made for them. In determining what is considered adequate provision for an adult child, the court will have regard to the particular circumstances of each case. Where a will maker wishes to minimise the risk of a family provision application, he or she will often take measures to reduce the size of their estate on their death, thereby limiting the

assets that can be subject to a family provision order. It is additionally worth considering the other life circumstances of your beneficiaries, such as any taxation consequences of an intended gift or whether assets should be held in a protected environment, perhaps to isolate from a child’s future relationship split. You might also need to consider if some of your assets should be held in different structures, such as a testamentary trust, to protect

against spendthrift beneficiaries or drug/alcohol dependant beneficiaries. In that way the assets can be preserved for longer, and perhaps for greater benefit of your beneficiary rather than being blown away quickly. Your planning objectives may also include acquiring future assets through a discretionary family trust, rather than in your own name. The advantage of using a discretionary family trust is that the beneficiary does not have direct control over the assets.

A further advantage is that the assets of the discretionary family trust do not form part of your estate and therefore are protected from any challenge by a disgruntled beneficiary. However, as can be seen from the Rinehart family saga, children (who are beneficiaries of the family trust) may also dispute decisions made by the trustee while you are still alive. The move to a discretionary family trust needs to be carefully considered, properly documented, and sensitively communicated. Ultimately, it is important to ensure that there is a balance between your needs and wants when undertaking estate planning. Katie Worsnop is an Associate at de Groots wills and estate lawyers specialising in estate litigation, estate planning, and estate administration. Visit degroots.com.au

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HOME OPTIONS

The big move - and it means downsizing When it comes to change, some of us embrace it while others vehemently resist, writes KAREN HEALY

he comfort and routine of a familiar environment can be akin to putting on your favourite pair of jeans. They’re oh so comfortable and fit like a glove. For others, life without change can become a bit stodgy, like a meal of meat and three veg. Inevitably change happens in all our lives, either incrementally or monumentally — from the time you cut your first tooth, to buying your first home and everything else in between. Here you are now, facing the next big change. They call it downsizing. The move from family home into a smaller, more comfortable and manageable home can mean you’re not endlessly maintaining, painting and cleaning. After endless hours of research and inspecting properties, you find it. The one. You picture yourself living there. Then it hits you. Bang! There’s just so much to do. The desire to resist change flows in and you contemplate staying where you are with what you know. It’s easy to get overwhelmed because you can’t imagine how you’re going to get everything done, and there’s the burning question “who’s going to do it?”. Just because your kids can’t help, or you don’t have a partner, doesn’t mean you have to do it alone. Nor do you have to take on every task. After all, you’ve been able to find solutions to problems before, right? Now, is no different. The 21st century solution for when you need to downsize is that you get a professional organiser. Professional organisers aren’t just for people who are disorganised. The services are designed for people who either can’t do it themselves or don’t have enough time to do it. Many services are out-sourced these

measurements and use that as your guide for furniture layout and design. 4. BE REALISTIC Not only will your space decrease but your lifestyle will change too. Keep only what you need, you love and will use. If you only have 2m of wardrobe hanging space, you can only hang 2m of clothing. 5. KEEP YOUR FAVOURITES – NOT THE ENTIRE COLLECTION Pick out and select only your favourite or most prized possessions, not the whole collection. 6. SET A TIME FRAME Allow yourself adequate time to downsize – don’t expect everything to be done in a month.

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RETIREMENT LIVING

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Terraces are perfect for people looking to simplify their lives without compromising on luxury,’’ he said. Project sales consultant for the development, Rhonda Carter, said sense of space, attention to detail and prime location would drive high interest in The Carlyle Terraces. Nearby features include Pelican Waters Golf Course, bowls club, local supermarkets, Caloundra CBD, patrolled beaches, numerous parks and waterways, health services, a range of primary and secondary schools and easy access to the Bruce Highway. “Once people move in, they will never have to move again,’’ Ms Carter said. Designed to the highest standards, The Carlyle Terraces features 21 superbly-crafted three-bedroom, 2.5 bathroom terrace homes and four villas, built to optimize the coastal lifestyle. For ultimate in peace of mind, The Carlyle Terraces is a gated project with remoteoperated security and state-ofthe-art alarm systems. Blending indoor and outdoor living, the terrace homes feature covered external terraces for alfresco entertaining while a communal zone has barbecues, sinks and bench space, elevated tropical pool and even a private putting green. The Carlyle Terraces is being sold off the plan, with construction due for completion by 2017. Visit the onsite sale office at Coral Sea Drive Pelican Waters or thecarlyle.com.au, call 0417 370 748 or 5491 2000 or email sales@thecarlyle.com.au

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GEOFF and Barb Cowan are the first unconditional buyers at Palm Lake Resort Cooroy-Noosa. Currently living in Victoria on the Mornington Peninsula Geoff and Barb said that knew that living in Victoria during the winter wasn’t an option. “Geoff and I have travelled every winter for the past 11 years, spending up to five months away at a time,” Barbara said. “Last year we covered the eastern coastline in search of somewhere we would both be happy and Palm Lake Resort Cooroy-Noosa is it. We ultimately chose Cooroy for its location.” Cooroy is close to shopping, transport, hospitals and the Noosa beaches. “We have spent the last six weeks in the Noosa Shire and have been able to watch the exciting changes already happening on the site where the new Palm Lake Resort is taking shape,” she said. “Because we have been lucky enough to purchase off the plan we have had the opportunity to choose all our home colours, including floor tiles, carpets, benchtops and window furnishings. “We can’t wait to move into our new, architecturally designed home at Palm Lake Resort Cooroy-Noosa”. Call 1800 885 851, visit liveapalmlakelife.com.au or email salescooroy@palmlake. com.au

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MEET THE SIX PACK UNITED by lawn bowls, six Lendlease village residents have been coming together every Tuesday afternoon for the past decade to enjoy a spot of afternoon “men’s time”. The tradition began more than 10 years ago when Bill, Bram and Norm decided to start bowling with another former resident after their weekly organised fitness class. The Six Pack gets its name from the number of gents involved, but they explain that six is just an easy number to organise a weekly game. The real reason for the name stems from a post-match ritual. “We thought it wouldn’t be a bad idea for someone to bring along a six-pack for the end of the game,” said Bill. So, in typical Aussie spirit, weekly catch-ups are transformed into a relaxing

game of bowls, lots of laughs and a cold beer. “It’s something regular that we look forward to and all feel very lucky to have formed such great friendships in the later part of our lives,” Bram says. When asked if they’ve thought about who’s next in line to join the group, The Six Pack calmly shrugs off the question. “Shall we say, there are very few ways to leave our club. You know what they are, don’t you? You’re in for life,” Bill said. For more about Lendlease Retirement Living call 1800 550 550.

LAKESIDE HOMES ON THE WAY

CONSTRUCTION on Halcyon Lakeside, the third lifestyle community on the Sunshine Coast by Australia’s most awarded over 50s lifestyle developer is forging ahead with the framework going up on the first release of homes. The new, gated community is framed by natural bushland on a 13ha site within the master planned Parklakes II community at Bli Bli. Along with a 5-Star lifestyle offering, Halcyon Lakeside overlooks two lakes with 450m of lake frontage and access to 6km of walking tracks and local shopping. Just minutes from the town centre of Bli Bli, future Halcyon Lakeside home owners will benefit from the $522 million of infrastructure investment planned for the Bli Bli region over the next decade. This includes new retail, medical and commercial developments, schools, transport, recreation infrastructure and the newly

completed Maroochy River Golf Course. Project director Chris Carley said Halcyon Landing was the fastest selling over 50s community on the Sunshine Coast with the first two releases of 52 homes in Stage One sold out, off the plan. “We’ve had a high level of interest from purchasers who want to be part of a peaceful pocket within a master planned community,” said Chris. “The site’s lake frontage is another major lifestyle drawcard. “Early buyers are attracted to our model of creating great homes with a feeling of space and lifestyle facilities that are without peer in this market”. Plans have also been revealed for the community’s multi-million dollar lifestyle and recreational precinct which has a championship-sized bowling green, tennis court, pickleball courts, pools and health and wellness centre. The centrepiece will be the recreation club, with a cinema, library and substantial lounge areas that open to a northern aspect and panoramic views of the hinterland. Call 1800 050 555 or visit the Halcyon Landing Display Home and Halcyon Lakeside Sales Centre at 27 Waigani St, Bli Bli. Sunshine Coast

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AGELESS TIMES

A look through the windows of life

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Pause for a view of your life and see if it holds up for closer inspection, writes PETER SHIP.

s a child of about four, I would sit for hours looking out the window, watching the steam trains going past my back fence on fantastic journeys, or so I imagined. Occasionally, one would stop; the view spellbinding to my young eyes. Time passed and I ventured outside to the back fence. “Don’t go any closer,” I was warned by my mother and I didn’t, except just that once when the temptation became irresistible. It’s sufficient to say my mother’s helping hand enabled me to clear the four-strand barbed-wire fence in a single bound. The thing I remember is that the view from the window was far superior to the one I had when I gave the train a close inspection. Up close, the wagons were dirty and had an unpleasant odour. From my window seat it had all looked perfect. When we look through the windows of our lives, what do we see? Does the view hold up to a closer

inspection or would we be better off keeping our distance. Be warned, sometimes a close inspection can be a rewarding but painful experience. Do you dare to draw back the curtains and have a look outside, maybe even go as far as the back fence or beyond. When you look through the windows of your life are there green fields of contentment surrounded by a magnificent forest of love? Can you see a luxuriant garden of patience filled with an abundance of the twin flowers of faithfulness and optimism? Perhaps you can see a sheltering arbour filled with a lifetime’s knowledge that you are willing to share. Maybe you can see how weighed down the branches on the kindness tree you planted are because of all the fruit they are carrying. But wait, look over to your left. There is a huge bed of multicoloured flowers; a bed of mercy, forgiveness, tolerance and yes, there are flowers of generosity as well. The whole bed

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or those who’ve never been to Manhattan, New York City, let the Queensland Pops orchestra take you there. Headline star Rhonda Burchmore promises a feast of entertainment in her premiere appearance with the Queensland Pops Orchestra. Rhonda is arguably one of the first ladies of Australian musical theatre, and joins the Pops for the ultimate Broadway show. Many classic songs will be drawn from the Broadway musical canon. Stage musicals such as Cabaret, Fiddler On The Roof, Jesus Christ Superstar and Cats on Broadway, and the hit shows keep on coming. Whatever role she tackles, Rhonda Burchmore, awarded an OAM in 2014 for her services to the performing arts, commands the stage, from her own cabaret spectaculars in Australia to

coveted roles on Broadway Irving Berlin’s Easter Parade, Stephen Sondheim’s Into The Woods and her legendary performance in Mamma Mia!? Like life, Broadway music boasts the most euphoric spectrum of light and shade, and Rhonda will be treading the boards with style, running the gamut of emotions in what promises to be a lap-tapping, eye-glistening journey through the most magical moments of musical theatre. QPAC has a long tradition of showcasing some of Broadway’s most outstanding musicals, and the Queensland Pops Orchestra’s Rhonda Burchmore on Broadway will stir wonderful memories. Queensland Conservatorium students will fill the stage with vibrant movement involving both precision and creativity. QPAC Concert Hall, Brisbane, Saturday August 13, 2.30pm and 7.30pm.

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Australia’s premier jazz band Galapagos Duck is coming to the Sunshine Coast for the inaugural Nambour Winter Jazz Fest this month. Galapagos Duck has a long track record after a group of jazz musicians came together in 1969 to play the winter season at the Kosciusko Ski Chalet. They named their new band Galapagos Duck in deference to a Spike Milligan sketch. With trailblazers such as the late Graeme Bell, Don Burrows, George Golla and the Morrison brothers, Galapagos Duck put Australian jazz on the map. Hosted by Sassy Jazz and The Bison Bar, the Nambour Winter Jazz Fest is the logical progression of the successful monthly jazz events, The Jazz Sessions at The Bison Bar. “The jazz has been really popular,” Bison Bar owner, Peter

THE annual Yandina Street Fair is coming up in August. The town centre is closed to vehicles so visitors can stroll the historic streets as they sample local gourmet produce, enjoy live music and entertainment across three stages and finish the day with a laser show. Yandina is easy to find, just 9km north of Nambour. Yandina Street Fair, Yandina. Sunday August 21, 11am-7pm. Free entry. Townson says. “We’ve been getting a full house every time.” The festival will also feature top jazz artists Ingrid James, Trevor Hart, Robyn Brown, Ewan MacKenzie, Jeanau Rogers and others, presenting a variety of jazz from swing to blues, to funk and gypsy jazz. Numbers are limited so booking is recommended. Bison Bar and C-Square courtyard, Currie St, Nambour. Saturday, July 30, from 10am and Sunday 31, 3pm Tickets online nambourwinter jazzfest.com.au. Email info@ sassyjazz.com.au

TRIVIA TIME IT’S trivia time again and the Friends of the Maroochy Library invite teams to join them for a fun afternoon to test your general knowledge and maybe win a prize. Make up a table for six with family or friends or come on your own and be matched into a team. Lollies and nibbles available. Maroochydore Library. Saturday, July 9, 1.30pm4.30pm. Entry $7. Bookings call 5475 8989.

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SIMON & Garfunkel - The Concert showcases more than 20 favourite hit songs that defined a generation. With their close vocal harmonies and stirring songs penned by Paul Simon, the duo’s folk rock reflected the mood and social revolution of the era. Mark Shelley and John Robertson bring over two decades as one of Australia’s top duos, to the concert. Their credits include performing with the Australian Opera Company, cruises, jingles, TV, and countless venues. With a genuine love of the Simon and Garfunkel songs and with a stunning backing band, Mark and John’s harmonies, musicianship and natural

humour, recreate the magic, the sound and the stories of memorable times Simon & Garfunkel - The Concert is inspired by Simon and Garfunkel’s remarkable reunion concert in Central Park New York which was enjoyed by a live audience of more than 500,000. It’s a fun, nostalgic and story-filled performance that will touch and transport audiences back to where they were, what they felt and who they were with when they first heard the music. The Events Centre, Caloundra. Saturday, July 9, 8pm. Tickets $55, pensioner $48. Bookings 5491 4240 or visit theeventscentre.com.au

THE popular Buderim Male Choir is currently in rehearsal for an encore production with the theme Songs from the British Isles. The men will sing such favourites as Danny Boy; When Irish Eyes are Smiling; Scotland the Brave; Land of Hope and Glory and Rule Britannia. Guest Artists will be Soprano Dana Kingsford and accompanist Leanne Warne from Brisbane. Part of the proceeds from this concert will be donated to the Buderim Mountain State School’s chaplaincy program and the work of “Chappy” Dave, who will be appearing on the program. St. Mark’s Anglican Church, Main Street Buderim. Saturday, August 6, 2pm. Tickets $15. Phone Rod 5456 4473.

SHE’S sassy, street-wise and strictly sacrilegious. Sister Mary Annette is the loud-mouthed puppet who features in the Caloundra Chorale and Theatre Company’s production of the musical Nunsense. With her alter-ego, Sister Mary Amnesia, (Maria Lindsay) she causes mayhem in the convent of the Little Sisters of Wurtulla. This popular musical has had more than 5000 productions worldwide in 21 different languages. Trouble begins when the convent’s cook manages to poison 52 of the nuns. They bury 48 but run out of funds to inter the remaining four. These are in the freezer and the worry is that the health inspector may pay a visit. Directed by Julie Marks and Ian Terrey, choreographed delightfully by Helen Butcher with musical director Sarah Sullivan, this musical is full of great songs, fun and laughter. Sets by Barry Roger, painted by Ruth Bowie with costumes by Merryl Terrey ensure this is another spectacular show for all. CCTC Theatre 3 Piringa St Wurtulla. July 8, 9, 15,16, 22, 23 at 7.30pm. July 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24 at 2pm. Tickets $30, Concessions $28. Bookings Essential phone 5437 2719.

AGLOW MEETING AGLOW International Sunshine Coast branch will have Diana Edwards as guest speaker. Come along, bring a friend and enjoy an inspirational message and worship. Men and women are made welcome. Aglow International is an Interdenominational Christian organisation and has branches in 172 nations and on six continents. Flame Tree Baptist Church hall, 27 Coes Creek Rd, Nambour. Friday July 8, 9.30am. Entry $8 includes morning. Call Melva 5443 5752 or Dorothy 5476 4190.

Australians are known for helping their mates when the chips are down and the chips couldn’t be lower for some rural families in drought stricken Queensland. Through the ‘Buy a bale’ campaign Caloundra Power Boat Club along with the help of local community will be fund raising for Sunshine Coasts first hay run to the drought stricken farmers and rural communities. Funs will be raised by community barbeque’s, a fund raising dinner (Saturday 24th September 2016), raffles and donations. All funds raised will go towards the Sunshine Coast hay run planned for departure Sunday 27th November 2016.

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n my many years of nutritional practice, I have always counselled my patients to never count calories. Why? Because not all calories are created equal. It’s like comparing apples and oranges. This has been borne out in recent news articles in the UK that called on the guidelines trumpeting low-fat to be replaced by the call to eat more fat – and more saturated fat at that! What? More eggs, bacon, cream, meat, cheese, coconut oil and butter? Surely not. If you weren’t aware, there is a groundswell building with the paleolithic, ketogenic, low-carbohydrate, high-fat (LCHF) way of eating. This movement has really thrown the cat among the pigeons. It calls for the significant reduction or cessation of carbohydrates and an increase in the amounts of fat in a patient’s diet. But surely this will cause heartattacks, stokes, elevated cholesterol and obesity. In fact, the majority of evidence has shown the opposite. That’s right, increasing fat and reducing carbohydrates has seen a significant lowering of insulin and blood sugar levels, significant weight loss, falling inflammatory levels and lower

cholesterol. This is completely contrary to the last 50 years of diet advice when we have been told to eat low-fat to lose weight. But look around. This approach doesn’t seem to have worked. In fact, obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease continue to rise. This increase in illness may certainly have a number or elements including a more sedentary lifestyle, the increase in fast food and soft drink and the overuse of antibiotics. But independent of that, the evidence of a higher fat and low sugar/carbohydrate intake does have merit and the evidence is strong. One of the largest and most compelling recent studies in the prestigious New England Journal of Medicine followed more than 7000 participants. Two groups were divided by diet to gauge cardiovascular events. One group was given a higher-fat, Mediterranean-type diet, the other a low-fat, higher carbohydrate diet (similar to our current guidelines). The study was actually stopped early due to the cardiovascular events in the low-fat, high-carbohydrate group. That’s right, more people were dying on the low-fat diet. So this brings me back

to my original point that a calorie of one food cannot be compared to another. Why then, given all we have been taught about the ills of fat, am I actually saying that more fat and less carbohydrate/sugar may be a good thing? There are a number of reasons. Firstly, the hypothesis that saturated fats cause death have never really been conclusively proven out in research. Many studies have shown that saturated fats don’t raise cholesterol. Carbohydrates and sugar have been implicated in a number of studies to be the real culprit behind elevated cholesterol, heart attacks and strokes, diabetes and obesity. And when I talk about carbohydrates, I mean anything made with flour, sugar, rice and grains (yes, even gluten-free). In fact, all carbohydrates, healthy legumes included, will be broken down by the body to produce glucose. This glucose in excess, and over a long-period may cause even mild insulin-resistance, elevated blood sugar levels and is implicated in CVD, diabetes, inflammation and excess weight gain. In my practice, patients will usually abstain from all carbohydrates for short

time and then legumes and starchy vegetables are added back. OK, there is some fine print. It is important that you concentrate on food quality-so ideally those high-fat foods are grass fed or even organic to they don’t contain a great deal of toxins. Eat plenty of green leafy vegetables including parsley, spinach and broccoli. Eat plenty of fermented foods like yoghurt and sauerkraut. Make sure your fats are not subjected to high-heat or chemically altered into trans-fats so limit fried foods and margarine. And eat plenty of nuts and seeds. Just think back to the bad old days when they told us to stop eating eggs, coconut oil, avocado, nuts and butter. Thankfully those days are gone. Now, pass the organic Australian butter please. I need to fry some eggs. Anthony Power is a Registered Nutritionist in Hawthorne, Brisbane and also consults via Skype/phone. Call 0417 911 219, email anthony@ powernutrition.com.au, or visit powernutrition.com.au. He will be conducting seminars in September on how to reverse diabetes and why fat doesn’t make you fat.

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HEALTH

Ward off winter aches and pains Although research is yet to prove a link between weather and pain, SOPHIA AULD reports that winter months can be challenging for those with joint and muscular problems.

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p to two-thirds of people with chronic pain report noticing weather-related changes in their symptoms. Scientists believe that variations in barometric pressure may be to blame. With the onset of cooler weather, aches and pains often become more bothersome. You may feel stiff, and find it hard to get moving in the morning. But winter doesn’t have to be miserable. Follow these simple steps to stave off soreness.

KEEP WARM Warmth helps muscles to relax and improves circulation. Keeping your house warm, dressing in layers and warming up the car before you go out can all help with cold-related pain, according to the National Institutes of Health. Try wearing a scarf if your neck gets painful. Gloves and socks help circulation in the extremities. Using an electric blanket can ease night pain. Try turning it on 15 minutes before bedtime. Heat packs can be used to soothe stiffness and aching. Always take care when using heat

The cooler weather can lead to cravings for stodgy food. Remember, any extra weight means extra load on your feet, ankles, knees and hips. It’s easier to avoid gaining weight than losing it. Maintain a sensible eating plan through the cooler months and avoid the winter kilo creep. treatments. Aim for a comfortable warmth. Avoid using heat therapy on any area where sensation or circulation is compromised, such as diabetic limbs.

STAY ACTIVE Don’t use cold weather as an excuse to let your exercise routine slide. Loosen up your joints with range of movement exercises. Gentle stretching can help stiff muscles. In fine weather, head outside for a walk. Find a heated pool where you can swim or do aqua aerobics. In bad weather, exercise indoors to a DVD, or with equipment such as a stationary bike. Always check with your doctor before commencing a new exercise routine.

MASSAGE YOUR PAINS AWAY Improved circulation and relaxation are well-recognised benefits of massage. Regular massage can also help with arthritis pain, a study in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine showed. Study participants received an hour’s massage weekly for eight weeks, and reported significant improvements in pain, stiffness and function.

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the journal Pain Management. This important vitamin is also related to osteoporosis prevention and reducing falls risk. Your doctor can organise a blood test, and recommend supplementation if needed.

GET FISHY Fish oil supplements have been extensively studied and shown to be effective in improving the pain and stiffness of rheumatoid arthritis, according to the Arthritis Foundation. There is preliminary evidence for similar effectiveness in osteoarthritis. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before starting on fish oil, to ensure correct dosage and avoid any adverse interactions with other medications.

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s a regular traveller, I have been booking my own trips for years, but heading into new waters for a visit to the Caribbean, it seemed a good idea to seek the advice of professionals. I happened to be passing one of the many offices of a large national and international travel centre, so I stopped in to enquire about flights to Central America. An hour later, I left feeling quite pleased with myself. The price sounded right, the itinerary included the destinations I had in mind and it was all done. Why, I thought, would I want to go home and try to book that online? It would save me a lot of time and anguish, right? Wrong. It was all downhill from there. Returning the next day with cash in hand to make the booking official, I was greeted with the news that the cost of one flight had gone up substantially and I either paid an extra $1200 or diverted by another route that cost only $200 more. The pressure was on. Book now or you will miss out on even more. You are lucky I found this one for you. Get in now while you can. It doesn’t make much difference to what you had planned. Foolishly, I fell for the pitch and booked anyway, paying the extra over the price quoted 24 hours earlier. I did point out though, that the recommended turnaround time allowed on one leg hardly allowed me enough time to make the connecting flight. And that was really my cue to stop right there and then and reconsider the whole thing. Did I stop and ask myself what other mistakes could have been made? No. The pressure was real and I handed over my

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scape Travel Caloundra celebrates its 10th birthday on July 10, and will be celebrating with its first 40 clients who still book with them instore. A franchise opened by Therese and Neil Playford in 2006, it is keeping its celebrations low-key to and will instead donate ten $250 vouchers to Mix FM’s give Me 5 for Kids. Neil and Therese are also celebrating being the new franchisees in Hervey Bay. Escape Travel Caloundra can organise everything for a dream holiday – affordable airfares, prime accommodation, allinclusive cruise packages and exciting tours. Whether it’s a big city break, a relaxing beach holiday, or a trip right across the globe, Escape Travel Caloundra is the place to start. Holidays are handpicked and all details are covered. Escorted Escapes offer the opportunity to explore the world with like-minded people, whether travelling as a couple, friends or solo. They strike a balance between inclusions and free time, with some group meals and activities included yet plenty of time for individual interests. Each Escorted Escape is tailor-made by experienced staff who carefully plan each

Central Park in the Big Apple is on many bucket lists. itinerary, ensuring the main attractions with included sightseeing as well as unique added extras. Escorted escapes coming up in 2017 include 23 days in Japan departing April 8; 30 days in Africa departing May 26 and 23 days in Alaska and Hawaii departing June 13. Book any hotel for four nights at one of the 10 hottest destinations around the globe and be eligible for an exclusive escape fare offer. Discover the wonders of New York, the beaches of Phuket or the magic of Paris. There’s also a range of tours and local experiences, from a cooking class in Bali to a shopping tour in Singapore. Sip a cocktail by the pool with endless ocean views on an

all-inclusive cruise package. Set sail on a river cruise through the famous waterways of Europe; through the idyllic South Pacific Islands; the striking fjords of Alaska or just up the way to the Whitsundays. Escape Travel offers interest free finance so that travellers can purchase a dream holiday today and make easy interestfree repayments over the next 12 months on packages over $999. Locally owned and operated, Escape Travel Caloundra staff have been selected for their outstanding service levels, passion for travel and their own extensive travel experiences. 46 Bulcock St Caloundra, call 1300 212896 or visit escapetravel.com.au/ Caloundra

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Start packing for the cruise of a lifetime from New Orleans to Nashville with an exclusive deal now offering a 50 per cent discount on the second passenger. Cruise America’s deep south aboard French America Line’s boutique 150 guest riverboat Louisiane, for 14 nights departing October 26. Acclaimed Australian country music duo O’Shea will be performing on board. The ultimate holiday for music lovers and history buffs, there will be special music performances in New Orleans, Memphis and Nashville. There’s an overnight stay in Memphis and a private tour of Graceland, as well as a special

reception at fabled Dunleith, one of the grandest plantation manor houses in the US. Some of the complimentary features that set this program apart are custom-curated shore excursions in every port, free-flowing selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, wi-fi, and the finest southern and continental cuisine created by awardwinning chef Regina Charboneau. Rhythms of the Deep South cruise fares for the first passenger start from $9320 and from $4660 for the second passenger in a superior stateroom, subject to availability. Call The Cruise Centre 1800 428 105 or 3368 2113.

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I love a sunburnt country The poetic words of sweeping plains and rugged mountain ranges comes to life as KATE DEVER describes the rail journeys discovery that head through the heart of Australia.

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he natural landscapes are breathtaking and the dramatic and diverse scenery is like nothing else on earth – deep red soil, vast open bushland, golden beaches and soothing sea. Whether it’s the experience of watching the sun set fire to the horizon as it sets in the Outback, dining under a million stars in Alice Springs, visiting world-famous Uluru or discovering new flavours in the Barossa Valley and Margaret River, the memories will last a lifetime. While the natural beauty of these landscapes is undeniable, the very thing that makes them so visually appealing can also make them difficult to access and navigate as a traveller. Vast distances, rugged terrain and tricky weather conditions can make a driving holiday in Australia both challenging and expensive. And while some scenic flights are great, it’s difficult to truly appreciate and experience the best of Australia from the sky. This is where train travel comes in as a fine option for a journey around Australia. Anyone who regularly catches the train to commute to work is probably sceptical about a rail holiday but with packages that include accommodation, fine dining, drinks, tailor-made itineraries and guided tours along the way, trains have become the cruise ships of the inland. Every need is catered when travelling by rail, with a dedicated team offering attentive service on board – and best of all, you don’t have to keep pulling over to refill the tank or find a spot to sleep. Simply sit back, relax and enjoy the scenery and sensational food and wine. A variety of regionally inspired chef-prepared meals in elegant surrounds gives an appreciation of why Australian

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produce is among the best in the world. Working closely with local producers, inspired chefs create sophisticated, modern cuisine with perfectly matched Australian wines. The à la carte menus are influenced by the culinary style and heritage of the regions visited on the journey. Traversing the country from east to west is the Indian-Pacific from Sydney to Perth, while the Ghan runs through the heart of the Australian outback on the north-south route from Adelaide to Darwin. With a range of private accommodation options and experiences to choose from, travellers can create their own itinerary. The coast-to-coast route on the Indian Pacific winds its way through the Blue Mountains, and through some of Australia’s oldest mining towns and Australia’s wine country. Offering an unforgettable experience for the senses, guests can enjoy winery tours through the Barossa Valley or combine their rail journey with a cruise along the mighty Murray River. A journey on the Ghan passes through incredible natural landscapes and gives a greater appreciation of Australia’s exploration history. Head underground in Coober Pedy and then feel the deep cultural connection of Australia’s first people in the Red Centre before pulling into Darwin at “the top end”. Each experience along the way unveils another chapter in the story. So if you are ready to discover the magic of the Outback, explore our rugged history, enjoy truly authentic experiences and savour some of the country’s best food and wine, rail is the way to go to truly discover the sights, sounds and tastes of Australia. Call 1300 662 702 or visit liveittravel.com.au

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Karijini will really rock you Grey Nomad BEVERLEY EVERSON continues her journey through Karijini National Park in the Hamersley Range in WA’s Pilbara region.

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on to Hamersley Gorge. The dirt road is generally good, although the section between the visitor centre and connection road to Hamersley and Eco Resort was very corrugated when we arrived. If you plan to camp, you’ll find there’s no campground actually at Hamersley Gorge, but there is a free site at the Gorge turnoff, 48km from Wittenoom or 82km from Tom Price. It is basically an old gravel clearing with no amenities but there are toilets at

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arijini National Park is split into north and south by a corridor which has the Hamersley and Robe River railway and the Marandoo iron ore mine. The Hamersley itself was named by explorer F.T. Gregory in 1861. The Western Gorges and Hamersley Range lead to ancient rocky tunnels and plunging gorges with crystal-clear waterways perfect for swimming under waterfalls surrounded by amazing scenery. Before you start the journey, which is a full day’s round-trip drive from Dales Gorge camping ground, pop into the Karijini Visitor Centre which is open all year round. Here you will be able to obtain comprehensive information about the many beautiful destinations such as Weano Gorge (wheelchair access in day area) and Handrail Pool, waterfall in Joffre Gorge, Hankcock Gorge, Oxers Lookout and Junction Pool (wheelchair access), Kalamina Gorge (amazing trail along the floor of the Gorge) and further

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Walking path out of Hamersley gorge streams and cascading waterfalls. The walking trail varies from shiny rock slabs to gravel beds and water crossings all with rugged ancient rock formations towering overhead. Mt Bruce is Western Australia’s second highest mountain, and has one of the country’s most scenic walks. Enjoy stunning views of Karijini National Park and Australia’s Pilbara region all the way. In the cooler months, the land is covered with yellow flowering cassias and wattles, bluebells and purple mulla-mullas. Rain is the trigger for many plants to blossom profusely. The fauna is impressive too, with a wide array of birds, red kangaroos, euros, rock wallabies, echidnas and many

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Last earthly home of Tusitala – teller of tales The great 19th century author R.L. Stevenson chose to end his days in Samoa for a reason, writes RUSSELL HUNTER, and his legacy is just part of its attraction today

t doesn’t spring to the lips when Pacific islands are mentioned but Samoa is still, well almost, the undiscovered gem of the region. I say “well almost” because there is a thriving and growing tourism industry but on the other side of that coin is an otherworldly, laid back atmosphere not yet absorbed into the beach resort culture. Samoa is small with a population of just 180,000 compared to, for example, Fiji with 800,000 so things tend to be scaled down which is just right for relaxation seekers. And with regular links to Brisbane it’s accessible. Just as Hawai’I is “big island” Savai’i in Samoan means exactly the same (a perfect example of the consonant shifting so prevalent among the Polynesian language groups) but the more populated and developed (and much smaller) island of Upolu is the main centre. There’s a round-the-island road, a trans-island road and plenty of other all-weather (mostly) roads in between. But even for the time-challenged traveller, Shanks pony is still a perfect

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After a good nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rest, the next walk concerns Tusitala himself. Robert Louis Stevenson, author of such classics as Treasure Island, Kidnapped and Dr Jeckyl and Mr Hyde lived and died here. A wealthy man by dint of a phenomenally successful writing career â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a 19th century JK Rowling perhaps â&#x20AC;&#x201C; he was well known and much loved from Edinburgh to London, to New York and Sydney. Having been advised to seek out a warmer climate for the sake of his

An idyllic scene, so itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s little wonder Stevenson was captivated.

delicate health (heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d suffered rheumatic fever as a child) he poked around the Pacific on his yacht before lighting on Samoa where he purchased a semi derelict property at Vailima (five waters for the streams that criss-crossed it) and set about restoring and building. The result is a quite magnificent house preserved as a museum to the great man and in many ways itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s much as he left it when he collapsed and died, almost certainly of a stroke, in 1894. In the four years that he lived on Upolu, Tusitala endeared himself to the Samoans, at first possibly because of his ability to offer paid employment but he took a close interest in the affairs and welfare of the Samoans who repaid him with loyalty and love. The Road of The Loving Hearts is testimony to this as the Samoans afforded him a funeral ceremony normally reserved for the great and good. His coffin was carried directly up to his chosen resting place at the summit of Mount Vaea. That they did not deviate from the direct route from Villa Vailima to the gravesite can be attested to by those who have followed the Road of the Loving Heart which exists today and is popular with visitors. But itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a tough climb. About an hour of strenuous exercise brings the visitor to the gravesite which is protected by special act of the Samoan parliament,

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ELIZABETH PASCOE

With Maggie Smith on the cover of this short story, I thought it should be entertaining. Alas it was not. I haven’t quite worked out who was the oddest, Miss Shepherd or the author. Miss Shepherd’s behaviour was definitely odd and her personal hygiene debatable. Talcum powder was mentioned but whether it was to clean the van or herself is open to question. This tall woman was not uneducated, she was interested in politics, wrote her thoughts in chalk on the footpath and offered her ideas about government to the author, Mr Bennett. Her behaviour spoke of trauma or mental health problems and I could only wonder how she was able to live in such conditions for 15 years. I was appalled, angry and disgusted, particularly with the author who was aware of her living conditions and did nothing about it. On reflection, maybe that’s why he wrote the story.

TONY HARRINGTON

This book didn’t sit well with me. I have always loved English eccentricity but there was something not quite right about this book. The relationship between the author and the lady in the van is not charity but more of a symbiotic relationship. She gets to live in a squalid fashion in her van in his garden and the author gets to write books and plays about her. What comes across from the author to me is “let’s all have a perv and a laugh at this poor smelly old lady with a mental illness”. The movie is much better than the book thanks to the brilliance of Maggie Smith. For me, 4/10.

BOOK review In 1974, the homeless Miss Shepherd moved her broken down van into Alan Bennett’s garden. Deeply eccentric and stubborn to her bones, Miss Shepherd was not an easy tenant. Bennett, despite inviting her in the first place, was a reluctant landlord and yet she lived there for 15 years. His story was first published in 1989 and a film starring Dame Maggie Smith was released this year.

JOHN KLEINSCHMIDT This is an unusual true story of an odd, reasonably formal yet compassionate relationship between the author Alan Bennett and the eccentric Miss Shepherd. Through Bennett’s generosity she lived for almost two decades in a van in his front yard and then in a lean-to at the side of his house. The story is at times touching and has some funny moments as Bennett recounts Miss Shepherd’s bizarre escapades. The book took just a couple of hours to read, probably about the same time as to watch the movie, which I have not seen. Somehow I think the movie might have been a better choice.

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THE LADY IN THE VAN By Alan Bennett

A serendipitous act of kindness by Alan Bennett has resulted in his writing this beautiful, restrained memoir of a relationship – never a friendship – with Miss Shepherd. His insightful observations of the smallest and most precise details of her life allows the reader to become intimate with this troubling, eccentric woman. Bennett’s prolonged benevolence towards this relative stranger leaves me wondering how might I respond to the sudden arrival of a van lady on my driveway with all the demands on hospitality and humanity that it would entail. A short book which leaves long-term questions for the reader.

JO BOURKE

MARY BARBER Given the media hype, it’s hard not to see Maggie Smith as you are reading this little book. It’s a quick read, that’s in its favour. This short tale gives a personal face to homelessness and mental illness. I can only admire Alan Bennett for allowing Miss Shepherd, a cantankerous and demanding woman, to live in his yard for 15 years. I guess, in life we make decisions that we think will be temporary but things don’t work out that way. This is a compassionate tale made up of day to day incidents. Coming from Alan Bennett’s diaries, it is honest and without embellishment.

If this story of Miss Shepherd had not had the publicity of the recentlyreleased movie starring Maggie Smith I doubt if any one would have believed it. Even so, my reactions ranged from amazement to disbelief. Fifteen years is a long time and Alan Bennett surely had the patience of Job and the tolerance of few to cope with this eccentric and unpredictable lady. The author excels in understatement leaving the reader to imagine the daily challenges, especially the unsavoury ones of lack of cleanliness and buildup of rubbish. The mind boggles! A fascinating story. I have heard praise for the movie – not sure if I want to see it. Much as I love Maggie Smith’s acting, I think I will stay with the grottiness of the written word less I find the movie too sanitised! But maybe that’s unfair.

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