PakMag Townsville - November 2013

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Event

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Complete Guide of November events

HOT BUYS for Christmas

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Hi everyone and welcome to our November edition. Hooray!! This month we are celebrating three fantastic years for PakMag in Townsville and we will celebrating with a free party at Sk8way on 9 November (12-2pm) so come along and join in the fun.

A big thank you to the Northern Beaches Leisure Centre and Amusements Plus who helped make our spooky Halloween party so much fun last month. And, to all those who turned up looking ghoulish and ghastly.

It’s also time to start thinking seriously about Christmas so we’ve done a roadtest of lots of new toys on the market and, most importantly, given you a few ideas for what to buy mum!

Until next time, I hope you enjoy this edition and remember to tell everyone you read it in PakMag.

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parents 02 What’s New 04 Show & Tell 08 Emotional Intelligence 11

Hiding a Stutter

13 Sporting Parents 15

Party Central

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Catholic Education

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PakHealth

20 Nutrition

kids 27

Kid’s MiniMag

babies 35 Baby News: Birth Choices

things to win

23 PakFood

02 WIN tickets to the Ten Tenors

25 What’s On

03 WIN 2 nights in Airlie Beach

27 Mini Mag

28 WIN Movie Tickets to Cloudy 2

35 PakBaby

29 Two mystery prizes to WIN

39 Beauty

50 WIN a mystery prize

40 Hot Buys this Christmas Publisher: Bree James Editor: Elaine Seager Publication & Sales Manager: Natalie Griffiths NQ Sales & Biz Development: Angelina Mortley Design & Layout: Trina Jensen Articles: Elaine Seager, Jutta Dempsey, Amanda Cranston and submitted writers Phone: 4053 3331 Fax: 4053 3350 Sales Phone: 0407 831 962 Email: info@pakmag.com.au Postal: PO Box 761, Hyde Park QLD 4812

Disclaimer: No part of this magazine, including the advertisements within it may be reproduced, in part or in whole without the expressed permission of the editor. Whilst the greatest of care is taken to ensure that the information in the magazine is correct at the time of going to press, readers are advised to check details before visiting. The publishers cannot accept responsibility for errors, inaccuracies or omissions. The expressions expressed within PakMag are not necessarily the views of the publishers, but those of individual writers.

43 HOME: Kitchens 46 TRAVEL: Whitsunday Escape

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50 Fav Pets / Prize Winners 51 How to Make a Pinata

Model: Charlie Mary Pacey

52 Biz Directory

Photography: Thanks to Little Details Photography

53 Rehoming Animals 54 Out & About 56 Mummy Laughs with HotFM

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November what’s new

inBRIEF Win a Family Getaway

PakMag’s 3rd Birthday 9 November (12pm-2pm)

McHappy Day - 9 Nov

Sk8way

Come along and help us celebrate our 3rd birthday with a “P” themed skate party. There will be face painting, a balloon drop, heaps of games and prizes, and you can even have a go at spinning our Good Guys wheel of fortune. Come dressed in your costume of something starting with the letter “P” and you could win prizes for the best dressed.

Charity Screening

Proudly brought to you by Ska8way, Queensland Country Credit Union, 4TO and PakMag.

Ten Tenors

3 November (2pm) On McHappy Day, McDonald’s restaurants around

WIN tickets

Event Cinemas will be raising money for the

Australia will be a hub of activity so help them in

Children’s Hospital Foundation on Sunday 3

raising much-needed funds for seriously ill children

November with their special annual charity

and their families. There are various ways you can make a difference, both in the lead up to and on McHappy Day itself, including heading to one of our local McDonalds restaurants and buying a Helping

screenings across 49 cinemas. This year’s movie will

BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort

riches story of Paul Potts, the shy winner of Britain’s Got Talent. Tickets cost $12 and are available online

Hand, Big Mac or by simply making a donation in one

at www.eventcinemas.com.au

of the McHappy Day buckets. If you can’t make it to

This award-winning and very popular resort is always great value in the summer holidays

a restaurant you can also support Ronald McDonald

and this year’s line-up of kid’s activities guarantees lots of relaxation time for mums and dads.

House Charities® (RMHC®) by donating online.

Their ever-popular Santa’s Workshops are back on 16-20 December and during the Christmas Eve to New Year’s Eve period the resort will be buzzing with a multitude of activities. For more

Literacy Workshops

be One Chance, the hilarious and inspiring rags to

NEW Lions Club

information see our Whitsundays guide on page 48-49 or go to www.adventurewhitsunday. com.au/Christmas

A new Lions Club has recently formed in the northern beaches area and it is looking to build it’s

14 & 16 November This month literacy and dyslexia specialist Leslie KeastPatch is coming to Townsville to provide training for

WIN

membership to at least 25 members in the next six TO WIN: Two nights accommodation in a Luxury Cottage for four

months to help the youth, aged and needy in the

people at Big4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort, simply go to our

area. The Club meets on the first and third Thursday

website and tell us which well-known dancer will be hosting a

of each month (6.30pm) at the Community Hub. To

dance workshop at the Resort in January?

join call Trevor on 4721 6660 or 4775 5469.

teachers, learning support teachers and parents. Leslie has been a teacher for almost 30 years in classrooms and learning support and has been researching and developing the most effective methods for supporting

25 November (7.30pm) Townsville Civic Centre

WIN lots of great prizes for your Christmas stockings!

dyslexic students. She recently travelled to the UK to undertake a Postgraduate course through the Dyslexia Institute and University of York. There will be two workshops – the first one (14 Nov, 9.00am-2.30pm) will focus on learning difficulties and dyslexia, outlining

After sellout shows in Europe and the US, the Ten Tenors will be touring along the Queensland.

traits, the learning style and strategies to assist whilst

This is the only tour planned in Australia until 2015 due to international commitments and they’re

the second (16 Nov, 9am-2.30pm) will target teaching

coming to Townsville! Tickets: $79.60 plus booking fees through www.ticketshop.com.au

the strategies and alternative techniques to assist in developing literacy skills with an intensive approach.

You can attend one or both days. Cost: $165. To find out

WIN 2

For your chance to win tickets to the Ten Tenors show simply go to our

more or to reserve your place call 0439 974571 or email

website (www.pakmag.com.au) and tell us the name of their latest album?

casey@learnersaurus.com

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GReat PRizes

To get you into the Christmas spirit 12 Reindeers will soon be hiding around the community

12 Deers

Of December

All you have to do is locate each one and make a note of the code word underneath each one (then replace it for other seekers to find it). Check out our December edition and Facebook page for clues and hints about the Reindeers whereabouts. Once you have found the 12 code words simply enter them on our website (www.pakmag.com.au) to go into the draw to win.

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Show &Tell

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Things to Do in November

The latest news, products and tips in the world of families and kids

[1] Write your list for Santa

Get to Know

[4] Check out Santa’s arrival times

[2] BOOK your Christmas Lunch [3] Dig out the Christmas Tree

at the shopping centres

[5] Organise babysitters for

your Christmas parties

NEW Chrissy DVDs Nativity 2: Danger in the Manger Available 20 November Featuring a stellar cast led by David Tennant

Farmers Tom & Dianne Mauloni, love nothing better than hosting families and schools at their farm in Mena Creek and teaching kids about farming and caring for animals.

this sequel to Nativity!

[1] Tell us about your family? We have

[5] Where do most of your visitors

Peppa Pig: A Xmas Compilation

come from? Most come from Cairns and

Available 20 November

four grown up children, three boys and a girl, who all work away from the farm in the mining industry and so far we’ve been blessed with two grandsons.

further south too. We have a self-contained family holiday house on the property,

at 'Spurwood Springs' in Mena Creek for 24

which is ideal for people also visiting nearby

years. In the past we’ve grown sugar cane

Paronella Park.

that we bring from our station 'Mont Albion'.

[6] What has been the funniest moment

good treat.

Peppa has gathered together all of her favourite Christmas episodes as well as a new wintery episode called Snowy Mountain.

in terms of having visitors to the farm?

[3] What do you love most about your

Tom often plays a trick with the children and

business? We combine cattle breeding and

squirts milk from the cow's teats on to them.

cattle fattening with farm tourism, which is

They love it and always have a good laugh!

The Wiggles: Go Santa Go

[7] Tell us something most people

Available late November

a natural offshoot from the farm. We love having families, schools and vacation care visits and passing on our Aussie culture to the children.

[4] What do you enjoy most about hosting visitors to the farm? We love seeing the smiles on children's faces when they are having their 'first pony ride' and www.pakmag.com.au

Townsville but we do get visitors from

[2] Tell us about your farm? We’ve lived

and bananas but now we only fatten cattle

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'hand-milking a cow' or feeding the sheep.

Is a funny festive feel-

wouldn't know about you. Tom and I were both show jumping competitors For more information about Aussie Farm Entertainment’s self contained holiday house, farm visits and kids birthday parties, go to www.aussiefarmentertainment. com.au or email mtalbion@bigpond.com

Featuring Bert & Patti Newton as Mr & Mrs Claus, Go Santa Go sees the jolliest band in the land helping Santa get the presents ready for Christmas Eve www.pakmag.com.au

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Show &Tell

Natural Face Paints Gift Idea

Got something to share or shout about?

Email us at elaine@pakmag.com.au

New Book Shine by Justine Edward

Queensland mother Amy Arnold has developed the new children’s natural skincare and play cosmetic brand Miss Kate which includes a range of eco-friendly and nontoxic play makeup that’s suitable for children of all ages.

The products are all made in Australia and comply with Australian standards as well as being certified Toxic-Free by Safe Cosmetics Australia. Miss Kate cosmetics can be purchased from the Miss Kate shop at www.misskate.com.au and prices start from $15.

Local author Justine Edward has recently had her first children’s book published in the US and we love it!

NEW Product SafeGrip iPad Protector

We get a lot of books sent to us for review and this one

More and more children are having access to iPad’s these

genuinely stands out, it has a gorgeous message. It’s a

days but they are not made to withstand the tumbles and adventures of young children.

picture book that is inspired and illustrated by a seven-

So, if your kids are lucky enough to get an iPad from Santa this year consider slipping one of

year old boy diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

these into their stocking too for extra security. Prices start from Rrp $49.95 for the iPad mini.

It is an empowering book that helps all children to understand that, if they believe in themselves, anything is possible. You can either buy it through Amazon or via Justine’s website www.just235.wix.com/shine

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TO WIN: For your chance to win a SafeGrip iPad Protector simply go to our website and tell us why you should win this prize?

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ecent research has revealed that tantrum-throwing toddlers who hit,

one another. When we’re flooded with negative

kick, bite or break objects at the age

emotions our ability to hear, think and speak are

of two or three are seven times more likely than

severely impaired so taking a ‘time out’ can be

other kids to be suffering a psychiatric disorder.

enormously constructive. Reframing a situation,

And they are five times more likely to suffer depression or anxiety at primary school.

The research, based on interviews with more than 5000 parents of toddlers over a decade, has found a link between violent tantrums and anxiety disorders, Attention Deficit Disorder, depression and Oppositional Defiance Disorder.

This research endorses parental concern when a child is unable to manage their emotions.

Children who are emotionally competent, manage their own feelings well and recognise and respond effectively to the feelings of others, are at an advantage in everyday life, whether in family, peers, sports or learning environments.

They are also more likely to lead happy and productive lives and to master the habits of mind, such as time management and organis ations skills that will assure them personal success.

Children who can tolerate frustration and stress better, who get into fewer fights and engage in less self-destructive behavior, are less lonely, more focused and less impulsive.

In order to teach children how to handle their emotions parents must obviously have a reasonable degree of emotional intelligence themselves. Rage in an adult is disturbing to watch, but even more so for a child witnessing it in the car or watching their parents fight.

[1] The first step in getting children to learn how to control their emotional responses is

Developing

Emotional Intelligence

Emotions impact on every part of a child’s life – learning, behavior, health and relationships, so its little wonder that when a child cannot manage their emotions well, parents become very concerned, writes psychologist Jutta Dempsey.

especially when outbursts mount on top of

to help them develop self-awareness. They need to know what they are feeling, be able to put it into words and be able to identify negative events that hijack their good feelings. If children lack self-awareness, they may become engulfed by their feelings, lost in them and overwhelmed by them.

[2] Children then need to know how to manage their emotions and recover from upsets, distress and bad moods quickly.

Anger, sadness and worry are all stressful feelings

or seeing it from a different perspective, is one of the most effective ways of quelling and controlling emotions.

• Sadness: The key to lifting ourselves out of low feelings is exercise and positive distracting activities, like seeing a funny movie, improving a skill, winning a game or completing a project.

Humor is great at lifting a child out of these low moods and can add to their creativity and ability to solve problems.

• Stress: Coping well with stressful situations builds resilience and motivation in children.

Rather intervening on their behalf, allow your children to problem solve and cope by themselves because this will develop their independence and ability to handle stress well.

[3] Having clearly articulated goals and steps to successful completion is an important part of emotional development. Children need to motivate themselves toward a goal and marshal emotions in order to reach those goals, gratifying and stifling impulsiveness.

[4] Empathy and the ability to recognise emotions in others is an outgrowth of self-awareness. You can encourage this by getting your children to understand different perspectives. For instance, in conflict situations children can be asked to listen to each other’s feelings and point of view and then feed back and summarise the opposing perspective.

[5] Children learn many core skills through their many diverse relationships with other people including empathy, listening, understanding body language and managing other people’s emotions.

Every day children have countless opportunities to learn the skills of emotional intelligence through their relationships with others. When emotional lessons are repeated over and over and role modeled as well, they are reflected in strengthening neural pathways in the brain and they become positive habits that surface in times of stress.

that a child can learn to manage as follows: • Anger: Contrary to some theories “letting

Jutta Dempsey has worked with families

it all out” is not helpful. Acting on anger will

and children for over 30 years and is the

generally make a child angrier, and each angry

principal psychologist at Directions Learning

outburst will prolong and deepen the distress,

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By Michelle Dryburgh

Hiding a

Stutter

Experts predict at least one child in every Australian classroom could be hiding a stutter. Michelle Dryburgh asks Professor Mark Onslow, a world-leading expert on stuttering, how teachers can identify and help children with this condition.

Parents and teachers alike will know that it’s

prefer to address the issue in the classroom. “A

and often won’t reach the occupation they want

not uncommon for some young children to be

common approach is to organise how to call

either,” he says. “The seeds of anxiety are sown at

quiet or reserved in a busy classroom setting. But

upon the child to speak in the classroom,” he

primary school, but if kids get the right treatment

occasionally there can be more to that silence

says. “Some children prefer to complete speaking

they can avoid that anxiety and the outcomes

than meets the eye. Professor Mark Onslow,

tasks in private, others prefer warning of when it

are really fantastic. The early primary school

Foundation Director of the Australian Stuttering

will be happening so it isn’t unexpected. Some

years are the perfect time to prevent a lifetime of

Research Centre at the University of Sydney,

children like to speak first; others go last. And

struggling with stuttering and social anxiety.”

warns that children who avoid speaking in class

some children like their teacher to explain to the

could be hiding a stutter. “There are a lot of

class about stuttering, whereas others prefer it’s

young children out there in this very situation,”

not mentioned at all.”

says Professor Onslow. “And like many disabilities, it is not immediately apparent. Children who stutter become experts at hiding it. It’s as simple as not talking.”

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patiently, not interrupting or finishing sentences,

it affects up to one in nine children and usually

regularly consulting with parents and actively

presents in children before school age. Left

monitoring for any signs of bullying. He also recommends parents of children who stutter

anxiety and impact a child’s learning outcomes

seek help from a local speech pathologist.

not aware of the problem?

and employment opportunities. But Professor

with a conversation between the teacher and

Sturt Street, Townsville www.pickerings.com.au

speaking privately with the child, listening

The cause of stuttering remains unknown but

untreated, stuttering can cause debilitating

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for teachers to help manage stuttering include

So how can teachers help a student if they’re

Professor Onslow says the solution is different

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Professor Onslow says other effective methods

Onslow says the story can be very different for children who receive appropriate and timely intervention.

the student’s parent or guardian. He says it

“Children who go on to stutter as adults didn’t

is also important to include the child in the

have the problem dealt with properly and as a

conversation to determine how they would

result, didn’t receive the education they needed

For more information on stuttering and how to treat the condition visit: www.sydney.edu.au/health-sciences/asrc/

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By Robert Gronbeck

Advanced Learning over the Holidays Townsville local Nandan, 8, is confidently solving maths problems and reading English material two years above his grade level at the Kumon Kirwan Education Centre.

“Kumon helps the mind and the daily practice helps me with maths and English.

It’s a challenge but it makes school easier and it encourages me to read,” he said.

According to Nandan’s mother Sukanya, “His reading level is very high and he can see the difference between other kids and himself so he’s very eager to continue.”

Students can continue learning over the school holidays and Nandan says he likes this because “you have more time to do it and I feel smarter when I go back to school.”

Nandan has won several of the maths prizes for his class and the avid reader already has an eye on the future.

“I do Kumon for myself because I get certificates and medals and it’ll help me to become a marine biologist so I can save turtles,” he said.

The Kumon Method individualises each student’s programme to their ability, not their age. This allows students like Nandan to work at their own pace while developing strong study habits, selfmotivation and problem solving strategies.

With just a little bit of Kumon study each day, students can progress to studying material above their school grade, giving them confidence in the classroom and in everyday life.

KUMON KIRWAN EDUCATION CENTRE tel: 0417 070 826

Sporting Parents

KUMON TOWNSVILLE FULHAM ROAD EDUCATION CENTRE tel: 0401 608 445 Visit http://au.kumonglobal.com

As we approach the end of the school year, how can parents best support their children’s sport and performance activities?

We all know how crucial a parent’s influence is on

identified three different types of parental

their sporting journey being told what to do and

the development of their children’s behaviours

behaviour that they named: 1) the supportive

hearing comments like “Focus” and “Come on,

and attitudes, and this especially applies in sport

parent, 2) the demanding coach and 3) the

get up there, you can do it!” were not considered

and performance situations. Children take their

crazed fan.

helpful despite these parents meaning well. In

cues about how to behave from their parents.

They watch and absorb how their parents think, act and behave towards people, places and

as waving can distract children and cause anxiety.

The behaviours noted in those parents who

so everybody feels like they’re having fun” and

were identified as ‘Crazed Fans’ included making

“Sits still and doesn’t yell out comments”. The

derogatory comments, arguing, blaming, yelling

behaviours noted in supportive parents included

and fanatical cheering, all of which caused

giving positive encouragement and praise to

children to feel extremely uncomfortable. They

everyone, avoiding cheering too hard for their

spoke about these parents as “Saying mean stuff

own team so they don’t make the opposing

to us”, saying negative things like “Oh don’t worry,

team’s children feel bad and only intervening if

that umpire was just terrible” and “Getting over

Misbehaving sporting parents have often made

they genuinely think someone is in danger of

excited and jumping up and down making

the news headlines in recent years and there is no

getting hurt.

a racket.”

While supportive parents help the children to

We all want what’s best for our children and, of

have fun on the field or stage, other parents can

course, parents play a vital role in supporting their

upset and unintentionally interfere with the

children’s sporting and performance aspirations

In 2011 some research was conducted amongst a

enjoyment and performance of our sporting

through their investment of time, money and

holiday tennis camp to explore the various kinds

youth. Despite the positive intentions of

attention. Many of our country’s sports stars owe

of behaviours parents exhibit before, during and

‘Demanding Coach’ type parents, the study

a huge debt of gratitude to their parents but

after sports and performance based situations

showed that their instruction, advice and critical

there is a fine line between being supportive

and what kind of behaviour the children wanted

encouragement were less valued and appreciated

and inadvertently undermining your child’s

to see from their parents. The researchers

by the children. For children just starting out on

motivation to perform well.

modelling to form their own behaviour. Your performance on the sidelines therefore has a great impact on your child’s values and opinions, but more importantly, you also influence their motivation and performance on the sports field or stage too.

doubt that how parents behave on the sidelines can be summarised as the good, the bad and the ugly! But what do children think?

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about those they felt were good sporting parents

addition to calling out, even something as simple

included, “Cheers for everyone on both teams

ideas associated to sport and they use this role

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Some of the comments made by the children

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Cupcakes all Day!

By Louise Costanzo

Central

hElP Us CElEbratE oUr 2nD bIrthDay on 27 noVEMbEr *Limit of 12 per customer. Open 10am-6pm on the day.

Planning a children’s birthday party soon? Here’s our rundown of some of Townsville’s favourites if you don’t feel like putting on a party at home.

• Decorating Workshops • Edible gifts for the whole family • Unique custom made cakes that taste as good as they look 169 ChartErs toWErs roaD (opposite Mitre 10) PhonE 4740 4551 • VIsIt www.sweeterthansugar.com.au Follow us on facebook: www.facebook.com/sweeterthansugar

SkatiNg RiNk

NOW OPEN

• Mini Golf & Jumping Castle fun

Book now for Xmas

• Children, Teen & Adult Party Packages • Special Group Booking Packages available • Kiosk offering hot food, cold drinks & snacks • Fully licensed & catering available

Kings Road, West End (opp Showgrounds) PHONE: 4771 3999 OPEN: 7 DAYS

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72 Hervey Range Road thuringowa Central

• Skating • inline Hockey • artiStic Skate • roller Derby • roller Hockey & More gENERal SkatE: thu 4-6pm, Fri 7-10pm, Sat & Sun 10-12pm & 2-4pm • $12 entry • Skate Hire $3 all agES lEaRN tO SkatE: tue 4-5pm ($7 inc skate hire), Sat 9.30-10am ($12 inc skate session afterwards until 12pm, skate hire $3)

PHONE: 4755 4422 www.sk8way.com.au

Kingpin Bowling

Lollipop’s

I4Fun

The range of party packages starts at $19.50 per

Three party packages are available at Lollipop’s

I4fun offers a large range of amusements,

guest for 1hr (min 10 guests). Options include

with a new toddler party package available

including: laserforce lasertag, inflatables, and

laser skirmish, bowling, arcade games, party food,

during school hours. Prices start at $199. The basic

amusement machines. Party packages start from

drinks, costumed hosts, a bowling pin favour,

party includes: party room hire for one hour, party

$18.50 per child (minimum eight children), with

icecream cake, party bags and invitations. To make

hats, invitations, food and drink. For more info go

themed party rooms and catering for ages from

a booking call 13BOWL for more info or go to

to www.townsville.lollipopsplayland.com.au

six years and upwards. Bookings are subject to

their website at www.kingpinbowling.com.au

or to make a booking phone 4755 0244.

availability, phone 4728 3913 to make a booking.

Sk8way

Melville’s Farm

McDonald’s

SK8WAY has three party packages ranging from

Onsite parties include barbecue facilities, baby

Choose from three great value party packages

$18-$25 per guest (min 8 people). They include

animal nursery, pony/mini jeep rides and jumping

each offering games, entertainment and meals.

two hours of skating, admission, skate hire, food

castle. Cost: $545 (extra activities available) for a

The classic music party costs $9.95 per child, with

and drink, invitations. Admission is free for non-

three-hour party with a maximum of 40 guests.

an amazing machines party or a creativity and art

skating supervisors. Bookings essential. For more

For more info email events@melvilles.com.au

party at $12.95 per child. Book online at

information call 4755 4422.

or call 4778 8388.

www.mcdonalds.com.au

Amusements Plus

Kirwan aquatic

Jojo’s Magic

Amusements Plus can provide a wide range

Parties require a minimum of 10 children and

With more than ten years experience JoJo comes

of amusements including: jumping castles,

include a marquee, trestle table and chairs, centre

to your party with his big red box full of tricks.

slides, large play centres, surfboard, jeep

facilities and barbecue hire. Cost: $5-$28 per

Cost: $150. Includes a 45-minute children’s magic

mini quads, jousting, merry go round, climbing

entry. Options include hosted games, inflatable

show; a present and cupcake magically produced

wall and more. For more info go to

fun, treasure hunts, icecream and floating

for the birthday child and lollipops for all guests.

www.amusementsplus.com.au or

obstacle courses. Bookings are essential,

For more info call JoJo on 0404 067 373 or go to

call Kelli on 0488 676 701.

phone 4723 3447.

www.jojosmagicforkids.com.au

warina Ice rink

rides & slides

Tsv mini golf

At Warrina Ice Rink the cost is $20 per person and

Rides & Slides can provide a range of different

Townsville Mini Golf and Fun Park is a great

includes two hours of skating/party time, skate

activities for a fun birthday party. Prices start from

venue for an active children’s party. Their

hire, party hats and favours, decorations, food and

$175 for three hours including fairy floss. Call

packages include unlimited mini golf and

drinks. To make a booking call 4759 1777.

1800 629 836 for more information.

jumping castle, hot food platters, drink and fairy floss. Cost: $15 per child. For more information call 4771 3999. www.pakmag.com.au

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By Catholic Education

pakclub fun for parents & kids

Free monthly club

Enrol now for Kindy

Birthday

Party

• Prizes for best dressed Letter ‘P’ themed costume • Giveaways, balloon drop, face painting and loads of other fun activities

Enrolments for Kindy at Catholic school sites are now welcomed.

Catholic kindergarten programs area available at

with parents/carers encouraged to apply early

More than 13,000 students attend Catholic schools

St Clare’s Catholic School (Burdell), St Anthony’s

to avoid disappointment. Enrolment application

in the Townsville Diocese. Our social media sites

Catholic College (Deeragun), Ryan Catholic

forms are available on the Townsville Catholic

are a great way to share news and keep updated

College (Kirwan) and St Joseph’s School, The

Education website www.tsv.catholic.edu.au/

with important information during your journey

Strand (North Ward) and St Joseph’s Catholic

kindergarten or by contacting the office on

with Catholic Education.

Primary School (Mount Isa). Kindergarten is also

kindergarten@tsv.catholic.edu.au

offered at the St Mary MacKillop Early Learning Centres which are supported by Townsville Catholic Education, in Mundingburra, Kirwan, Rasmussen, Ingham, Palm Island and Mount Isa. Enrolments for Kindergarten in 2014 are invited,

Once your child begins their learning journey with Catholic education, whether it is at one of our

We welcome you to our growing Catholic

early learning centres, kindergartens or schools, it

Education community. For more information

is a great idea to connect with us on social media

visit www.tsv.catholic.edu.au

to keep up to date with news and events.

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Health pak

Meningococcal Disease

news

Sunscreen

New Awareness Campaign Meningococcal Australia, together with celebrated photographer and global advocate for children, Anne Geddes, has just launched a new awareness campaign with images of three Australian survivors of the disease.

The campaign aims to educate parents

• Cold hands and feet

about the threat of meningococcal disease,

• Muscle or joint pain

a sudden and severe illness that can lead to death in less than 24 hours. The launch of the campaign coincides with the release of a new survey of 1,000 Australian parents that shows there is a lack of

"But over time if skin is burnt regularly the p53 gene mutates and can no longer do the job it was intended for - it no longer repairs sun-damaged skin and without this protection skin cancers are far more likely to occur."

MOVember

pinpricks and later turning into purple bruise-like blotches.

Focus on Men’s Health

Meningococcal disease is transmitted by

of the disease even though it is the most

respiratory droplets so good hygiene can

This month there will be lots of extra facial hair

concerning vaccine preventable childhood

help prevent it spreading. This includes

around the community as men grow their “Mo’s”

disease.

washing hands, avoiding the sharing of

to raise vital funds and awareness for prostate and

food and drinks, turning away to cough/

testicular cancer and men’s mental health. Since it’s

sneeze and disposing of tissues in the bin

humble beginnings in 2003 in Melbourne, Movember

after use.

has grown to become a global movement inspiring

can vary considerably but resemble flu so it can be easily misdiagnosed in the early stages. They include:

Check that your child’s vaccinations are up

• Headache

to date and if you are in any way concerned

more than three million people to participate across 21 countries.

that you or someone you know is

Movember challenges men to grow a moustache

presenting with symptoms consistent with

for the 30 days of November, thereby changing their

meningococcal disease, see your doctor

appearance and the ‘face of men’s health’. Through

• Stiff or painful neck

immediately.

their growing efforts they raise awareness for the

• Sensitivity to light

For more information go to:

• Vomiting or shivering

www.meningococcal.org.au

• Fever • Fatigue or drowsiness

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• Rash - starting off as a spot, blister or

"As soon as our skin becomes sun damaged, the p53 gene goes to work repairing that damage and thereby preventing skin cancer occurring," lead researcher Dr Elke Hacker says.

awareness about the signs and symptoms

The symptoms of meningococcal disease

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• Change in skin colour

Just in case you weren’t sure Queensland University of Technology researchers have just confirmed that sunscreen provides 100 per cent protection against all three types of skin cancer (basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and malignant melanoma) and also safeguards the so-called superhero p53 gene which repairs sun-damaged skin.

They say their study will end the academic debate about the effectiveness of sunscreen in preventing skin cancers.

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Nutrition

Where all students can be

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fat-free varieties in 14 flavours including: plain, strawberry, raspberry, honey and pear.

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Strutting their stuff on a Victoria’s Secret catwalk three months after delivery, walking the red carpet in a white fitted gown five weeks post-cesarean and ‘debuting’ at Paris fashion week in a gravity defying gown while still breastfeeding - it’s all a but much for us mere mortals.

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Celebrities make it all seem so easy but unrealistic goals like this can see women reaching for a quick fix to shift baby weight.

Enter the fad diet. Most of us have tried them and if not, have seriously considered one in a moment of desperation (queue horror memories of the cabbage soup or celebrity slim diet).

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pakfood Monday 11 November, 10am to 1pm

with TROY WILLIAMS

THE GOOD GUYS

pakmag TEAM Favourite SAO Biscuit Vanilla Slice

By Amanda Cranston (PakMag Writer) Ingredients:

pakmag

2 x 600ml thickened cream 2 x packets Cottee’s vanilla pudding mix 1 packet Sao biscuits

TEAM recipe

Icing sugar Pink food colouring

Method:

Amanda's Fav “Everyone always asks me for this recipe and whenever I make them there are never any left.”

1) Spray a large oven dish with non stick spray then line Sao biscuits along the base of the oven dish.

2) In a bowl mix cream and pudding mix with electric beaters until thick like custard.

3) Spread the mixture evenly over the Sao biscuits.

4) Place a layer of Sao biscuits over the top of the custard.

5) Make up icing and spread evenly over the top of the Sao biscuits and then refrigerate for a few hours or over night.

6) When set cut into squares.

The vanilla slices can also be frozen for later enjoyment.

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green = kids

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blue = adults

Check out the latest family entertainment & events guide

guide

pink = family

yourGUIDE

November 2013 entertainment & events DATE 1/11/13

Want Fun For $1?

Heaps of arcade Games priced at $1 per Game

melvilles Farm BabyAnimal Parties Children’s

Party Package From $495

+GST (3 hour duration)

InclusIons: • Party facilities • Up to 40 people* • Animal Nursery • Pony rides • Jumping castle

• FREE Jumping Castles • Laser Tag (from $8) • Kids Parties available • BYO healthy food • Café with coffee, cake & hot snack foods • Fun for all ages For more inFo call 4728 3913 or visit www.i4Fun.com.au

i4fUN

VENUE Museum of Tropical QLD

ENTERTAINMENT/EVENT NAME

TIME

Come Hell or High Water

9.30am

FOR MORE INFO 4726 0600

COST Cost

1/11/13

101 Bamford Lane Kirwan

Creative Craft Play Group

9.00am

1/11/13

The Strand Townsville

Strand Night Markets

5.00pm

2/11/13

Townsville Library

Toy Library

9.30am

townsvilletoylibrary@hotmail.com

Free

2/11/13

Bunnings Warehouse Townsville

Adults: Outdoor Building Workshop

11.00 am

4726 9000

Cost

$5 Free

2/11/13

Bunnings Warehouse Townsville

Kids: Woodwork Workshop & Mosaics Workshop

see in store

4726 9000

Cost

3/11/13

Holy Spirit School

Christmas Country Fair Craft Market

8.30am

www.thecurestartsnow.org

Free

3/11/13

Event Cinemas

Charity Screening: One Chance

12.00pm

www.eventcinemas.com.au

$12

3/11/13

YogaHealth Currajong

Family Yoga

3.00pm

sundalah@me.com

Cost

3/11/13

Bunnings Warehouse Townsville

Adults: Outdoor Building Workshop

11.00am

4726 9000

Cost

3/11/13

Bunnings Warehouse Townsville

Kids: Woodwork Workshop & Mosaics Workshop

see in store

4726 9000

Cost

4/11/13

Broadmeadows Park Jensen

Mums & Bubs Fitness Club

9.00am

0499 518 924

Free

4/11/13

Burdekin Memorial Hall

Rock Pop Mime

6.00pm

4782 1050

$5

5/11/13

Northreach Baptist Church Kirwan.

Mainly Music

9.45am

4723 2371

$5

5/11/13

The Cathedral School

Tour on Tuesday

10.00am

4722 2000

Free

5/11/13

High Vista Park, Mount Louisa

Mums & Bubs Fitness Club

9.30am

0499 518 924

Free

5/11/13

Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre

Playgroup

9.30am

4753 4243

$4

5/11/13

Townsville Library

Toy Library

9.30am

townsvilletoylibrary@hotmail.com

Free

5/11/13

22 Ridley Rd, Kirwan

Smile Time Playgroup

9.30am

4721 2304

Cost

5/11/13

Townsville RSL Stadium

Street Soccer

2.00pm

0415 305 705

Cost

6/11/13

CityLibraries Aitkenvale

Messy Play

9.00am

4727 8310

Free

6/11/13

CityLibraries Aitkenvale

Messy Play

10.30am

4727 8310

Free

6/11/13

IMPS Building, Kirwan Health

Australian Breastfeeding Assoc. Topic: The Early Weeks

9.15am

abapublicitytsv@gmail.com

Free

6/11/13

Broadmeadows Park Jensen

Mums & Bubs Fitness Club

9.00am

0499 518 924

Free

6/11/13

Woolworths Car Park, Ayr

Burdekin Heart Foundation Walking Group

5.15pm

4783 4243

Free

7/11/13

School of Arts Theatre

Skitch Tease

9.00am

www.soatheatretownsville.com.au Cost

7/11/13

2 Flinders St West Townsville

RE-Cre8tiv Kids Art Class

3.30pm

0414 647 709

Cost

7/11/13

CityLibraries Aitkenvale

Parent Information Session: Thumbsucking

9.30am

4727 8310

Free

Book

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*$10pp for additional people over 40

additional activities • Timmy the train rides • Tractor hay rides • Miniature “Cobb & Co” carriage rides • Chevy bus rides • Carousel (activities are available at a cost & must be pre-booked) Full Catering facilities with a variety of Party Menus to choose from

to Book:

craig@melvilles.com.au

4778 8388

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DATE 8/11/13

green = kids

VENUE Event Cinemas

blue = adults

ENTERTAINMENT/EVENT NAME Bring Your Baby: The Butler

TIME 10.00am

8/11/13

101 Bamford Lane Kirwan

Creative Craft Play Group

9.00am

8/11/13

Broadmeadows Park Jensen

Mums & Bubs Fitness Club

9.00am

FOR MORE INFO

COST

www.eventcinemas.com.au

Cost

0499 518 924

Free

$5

8/11/13

Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre

123 Magic & Emotion Coaching Courses for Parents

10.00am

4783 4243

$5

8/11/13

Woolworths Car Park, Ayr

Burdekin Heart Foundation Walking Group

5.15pm

4783 4243

Free

9/11/13

Aitkenvale State School

Renegade Handmade Marketplace

8.00am

9/11/13

Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre

CORES Burdekin - Suicide Prevention Course

9.00am

0427 455 313

Free

9/11/13

Bunnings Warehouse Townsville

Adults: Decking D.I.Y Workshop

11.00am

4726 9000

Cost

9/11/13

Bunnings Warehouse Townsville

Kids: Spring Workshop & Garden Craft

see in store

4726 9000

Cost

12.00pm

4053 3331

Free

1300 878 001

9/11/13

Sk8way

PakMag's 3rd Birthday Party

9/11/13

McDonalds Restaurants

McHappy Day

10/11/13 Strand Park

Cyclone Sunday: Community Awareness for New Residents

9.00am

10/11/13 Horseshoe Bay Foreshore

Magnetic Island Sunday Markets

all day

Kids

Free

MINI MAG Nov2013

Free Free

10/11/13 Bunnings Warehouse Townsville

Adults: Decking D.I.Y Workshop

11.00am

4726 9000

Cost

10/11/13 Bunnings Warehouse Townsville

Kids: Spring Workshop & Garden Craft

see in store

4726 9000

Cost

11/11/13 Stockland Townsville

Mummy Funday

10.00am

4779 6033

Free

11/11/13 Event Cinemas

Bring Your Baby: The Butler

10.00am

www.eventcinemas.com.au

Cost

11/11/13 School of Arts Theatre

Short and Sweet Festival

9.00am

www.soatheatretownsville.com.au Cost

11/11/13 Broadmeadows Park Jensen

Mums & Bubs Fitness Club

9.00am

0499 518 924

Free

12/11/13 Northreach Baptist Church Kirwan.

Mainly Music

9.45am

4723 2371

$5

12/11/13 Townsville RSL Stadium

Street Soccer

2.00pm

0415 305 705

Cost

12/11/13 High Vista Park, Mount Louisa

Mums & Bubs Fitness Club

9.30am

0499 518 924

Free

12/11/13 22 Ridley Rd, Kirwan

Smile Time Playgroup

9.30am

4721 2304

Cost

12/11/13 Townsville Civic Theatre

The 39 Steps

9.00am

www.ticketshop.com.au

Cost

12/11/13 Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre

Playgroup

9.30am

4753 4243

$4

13/11/13 Event Cinemas

Bring Your Baby: The Butler

12.00pm

www.eventcinemas.com.au

Cost

13/11/13 Broadmeadows Park Jensen

Mums & Bubs Fitness Club

9.00am

0499 518 924

Free

13/11/13 Woolworths Car Park, Ayr

Burdekin Heart Foundation Walking Group

5.15pm

4783 4243

Free

13/11/13 Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre

St John first Aid Volunteer training

6.30pm

burdekinstjohn@gmail.com

Free

13/11/13 CityLibraries Aitkenvale

Messy Play in the Park

9.30am

1300 878 001

Free

14/11/13 CWA Townsville

Literacy Difficulties & Dyslexia: Strategies to Assist

9.30am

0439 974 571

Cost

14/11/13 Willows Shopping Centre

Santa Parade

6.30pm

in c inemas 5 Dec

Free

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If you would like to see Oli's tutorial on how to make an alien head to the PakMag Cairns youtube channel.

pink = family

green = kids

NOV

blue = adults

guide

makE & Do

See it on youtube

yourGUIDE an e k a m o t How

DATE

Alien

Story Thanks to: Oliver Standen

You Will Need: • Plasticine/Play dough/clay or even blue tack (if you have a whole lot) • Beads, or sequins (warning these can be a choking hazard for little ones) • A pinch of fun and a wonderful imagination :)

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[1] First roll the plasticine into a big ball using the palms of your hand and moving in a rolling motion – Roley poley roley poley.

[6] Then pull another piece off the big ball of plasticine and make sure it is smaller than the head.

[11] Then repeat at the bottom of the egg to create the legs making sure they are a smaller than the arms and a bit pointy.

[2] Then pull a bit off using the smaller part to roll back into a ball as the head.

[7] Roll it again in the palms of your hand into an egg shape.

[12] Ask for some help from your parent if this is a bit tricky.

[8] Once you have done this use your thumb and pointer finger to pinch a small piece of the plasticine into an arm coming out of the side of the body.

[13] Then stick the head on by pressing the two pieces (body and head) firmly together.

[3] Once you have it in a ball squish it down a bit into more of an oval shape.

[4] When you are happy with the shape press the eyes into both sides one at a time.

[5] You can then use your fingernail to press in where the mouth is and create a smile (ask for help from your parents if you only have small fingernails).

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[9] Pinch in one direction to get a flat piece coming out and then press down in the opposite direction to turn the arm more into a worm shape.

[10] Repeat on the opposite side of your egg shaped body.

ENTERTAINMENT/EVENT NAME RE-Cre8tiv Kids Art Class

TIME 3.30pm

15/11/13 101 Bamford Lane Kirwan

Creative Craft Play Group

9.00am

15/11/13 Broadmeadows Park Jensen

Mums & Bubs Fitness Club

9.00am

FOR MORE INFO

COST

0414 647 709

Cost

0499 518 924

Free

$5

15/11/13 Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre

123 Magic & Emotion Coaching Courses for Parents

10.00am

4783 4243

$5

15/11/13 Townsville Civic Theatre

ANH DO - The Happiest Refugee

8.00pm

4727 9797

Cost

15/11/13 Event Cinemas

Bring Your Baby: Thor 2

10.00am

www.eventcinemas.com.au

Cost

16/11/13 CWA Townsville

Literacy Difficulties & Dyslexia: Intensive Teaching Strategies

9.30am

0439 974571

Cost

16/11/13 Castletown Shopping Centre

Santa's Arrival

tbc

16/11/13 Bunnings Warehouse Townsville

Adults: Outdoor Entertaining Workshop

11.00am

4726 9000

Cost

Free

16/11/13 Bunnings Warehouse Townsville

Kids : Nature Workshop

see in store

4726 9000

Cost

17/11/13 Perc Tucker Regional Gallery

Free Family Fun Day

10.30am

4727 9011

Free

4721 4077

Free

11.00am

4726 9000

Cost

17/11/13 Bohlevale School

Conservation Australia - BioDiversity Classroom

17/11/13 Bunnings Warehouse Townsville

Adults: Outdoor Entertaining Workshop

17/11/13 Bunnings Warehouse Townsville

Kids: Nature Workshop

see in store

4726 9000

Cost

18/11/13 Event Cinemas

Bring Your Baby: Thor 2

10.00am

www.eventcinemas.com.au

Cost

18/11/13 Broadmeadows Park Jensen

Mums & Bubs Fitness Club

9.00am

0499 518 924

Free

19/11/13 High Vista Park, Mount Louisa

Mums & Bubs Fitness Club

9.30am

0499 518 924

Free

19/11/13 Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre

Playgroup

9.30am

4753 4243

$4

19/11/13 Northreach Baptist Church Kirwan

Mainly Music

9.45am

4723 2371

$5

19/11/13 22 Ridley Rd, Kirwan

Smile Time Playgroup

9.30am

4721 2304

Cost

19/11/13 Townsville RSL Stadium

Street Soccer

2.00pm

0415 305 705

Cost

20/11/13 IMPS Building, Kirwan Health

Australian Breastfeeding Association BLISS Morning

9.15am

abapublicitytsv@gmail.com

Free

20/11/13 Broadmeadows Park Jensen

Mums & Bubs Fitness Club

9.00am

0499 518 924

Free

20/11/13 Woolworths Car Park, Ayr

Burdekin Heart Foundation Walking Group

5.15pm

4783 4243

Free

20/11/13 Event Cinemas

Bring Your Baby: Thor 2

12.00pm

www.eventcinemas.com.au

Cost

3.30pm

0414 647 709

Cost

21/11/13 Willows Shopping Town

Mind, Mood, & Motherhood

21/11/13 2 Flinders St West Townsville

RE-Cre8tiv Kids Art Class

Free

22/11/13 Broadmeadows Park Jensen

Mums & Bubs Fitness Club

9.00am

0499 518 924

Free

22/11/13 Woolworths Car Park, Ayr

Burdekin Heart Foundation Walking Group

5.15pm

4783 4243

Free

www.eventcinemas.com.au

Cost

22/11/13 101 Bamford Lane Kirwan

Creative Craft Play Group

9.00am

22/11/13 Event Cinemas

Bring Your Baby: The Counsellor

10.00am

23/11/13 Stockland Townsville

Santa's Arrival

10.00am

$5 Free

Well done you have just made an Alien!

You can make all different types of these. A zombie one using green coloured plasticine or play dough, a mini one just by repeating the steps but making it smaller, you can even make a whole family. www.pakmag.com.au

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NOV

blue = adults

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pink = family

yourGUIDE DATE

VENUE

23/11/13 Bunnings Warehouse Townsville

ENTERTAINMENT/EVENT NAME Adults: Outdoor Entertaining Workshop

TIME 11.00am

FOR MORE INFO 4726 9000

COST Cost

23/11/13 Bunnings Warehouse Townsville

Kids: Art Class & Fun with paint Workshop

see in store

4726 9000

Cost

24/11/13 Bunnings Warehouse Townsville

Adults: Outdoor Entertaining Workshop

11.00am

4726 9000

Cost

4726 9000

24/11/13 Bunnings Warehouse Townsville

Kids: Art Class & Fun with paint Workshop

see in store

25/11/13 Horseshoe Bay Foreshore

Magnetic Island Sunday Markets

all day

Cost Free

25/11/13 Broadmeadows Park Jensen

Mums & Bubs Fitness Club

9.00am

0499 518 924

Free

25/11/13 Event Cinemas

Bring Your Baby: The Counsellor

10.00am

www.eventcinemas.com.au

Cost

25/11/13 Townsville Civic Theatre

Ten Tenors 'Mum's the Word' Tour

7.30pm

www.ticketshop.com.au

Cost

26/11/13 Northreach Baptist Church Kirwan.

Mainly Music

9.45am

4723 2371

$5

26/11/13 High Vista Park Mount Louisa

Mums & Bubs Fitness Club

9.30am

0499 518 924

Free

26/11/13 Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre

Playgroup

9.30am

4753 4243

$4

26/11/13 22 Ridley Rd, Kirwan

Smile Time Playgroup

9.30am

4721 2304

Cost

26/11/13 Townsville RSL Stadium

Street Soccer

2.00pm

0415 305 705

Cost

26/11/13 Townsville Civic Theatre

Spirit of Christmas brought to you by the The Gaslight Company

11.00am

4727 9797

Cost

27/11/13 Westerns Lion Park

Messy Play in the Park

9.30am

1300 878 001

Free

27/11/13 Broadmeadows Park Jensen

Mums & Bubs Fitness Club

9.00am

0499 518 924

Free

27/11/13 Woolworths Car Park, Ayr

Burdekin Heart Foundation Walking Group

5.15pm

4783 4243

Free

27/11/13 Event Cinemas

Bring Your Baby: The Counsellor

12.00pm

www.eventcinemas.com.au

Cost

27/11/13 Townsville Civic Theatre

Spirit of Christmas brought to you by the The Gaslight Company

11.00am

4727 9797

Cost

28/11/13 TECC

The Webb Sisters

8.00pm

28/11/13 2 Flinders St West Townsville

RE-Cre8tiv Kids Art Class

3.30pm

0414 647 709

Cost

0499 518 924

Free

28/11/13 TECC

Leonard Cohen

8.00pm

29/11/13 Broadmeadows Park Jensen

Mums & Bubs Fitness Club

9.00am

Cost Cost

29/11/13 Woolworths Car Park, Ayr

Burdekin Heart Foundation Walking Group

5.15pm

4783 4243

Free

29/11/13 TECC

Jessica Mauboy - To the End of the Earth Tour

7.30pm

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Creative Craft Play Group

9.00am

29/11/13 Event Cinemas

Bring Your Baby: The Hunger Games (Catching Fire)

10.00am

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Adults: Prepare for christmas Workshop

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Kids: Santa's Little Helper Workshop

see in store

4726 9000

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Regular Markets COTTERS MARKETS 8.30am-1pm every Sun at Flinders Mall STRAND NIGHT MARKETS 5-9pm 1st Fri of the month (May-Dec) at Strand Park WILLOWS MARKETS 7.30-11.30am every Sun at Willows Shopping Centre BALGAL BEACH MARKET 3.30pm-7pm 1st Sat of the month Fisherman’s Landing Café MOUNT VIEW PLAZA MARKETS 8am-2pm every Saturday

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SUNDAY MARKETS – CASTLE HILL PCYC THURINGOWA COMMUNITY MARKETS 8am-1pm 1st Sunday of each month HORSESHOE BAY MARKETS (MAGGIE ISLAND) 9.30am-1.30pm last Sun of every month at Horseshoe Bay Foreshore CHARTERS TOWERS SHOWGROUND MARKETS 7.30am-11.30am 2nd Sun every month CHARTERS TOWERS STOCK EXCHANGE MARKETS 8am-12.00 noon 1st & 3rd Sun every month on Mosman Street

INGHAM MARKETS 3rd Sun every month at Rotary Park AYR MARKETS 8.30am-12.00 noon 1st & 3rd Sun every month at Plantation Park FARMERS MARKET 6am-12.00noon every Saturday at North Shore Town Centre SATURDAY NIGHT MARKETS Every Saturday from 2-9pm at 87 Ingham Road, West End (opposite Showgrounds) 1st market kicks off on the 10th November

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By Shannon du Plessis

BirthChoices ‘Once a caesar, always a caesar’ is no longer the norm, as more women are successfully achieving natural birth after having a caesarean, writes Shannon du Plessis While no birth is risk-free, there is plenty of

yourself and your baby. Firstly, you avoid the

told that you can’t have a VBAC because of twins,

evidence to show that vaginal birth is the best

risk of surgery (and therefore any associated

breech, big baby, history of two or more caesars,

option for mother and baby in the majority of

complications). You also get to hold your baby

history of slow labour, history of placenta praevia

births.

before anyone else allowing skin to skin contact

or overdue, then consider getting a second

straight away, you have more control over

opinion from a care provider who has a good

who attends your labour, your contractions

VBAC success rate.

With this in mind, a VBAC (vaginal birth after caesarean) should be seen as the safest option for women who have previously had a caesarean birth.

the compression of the skull fires off neurons in the brain increasing its development), and

is required after a previous low transverse

along with the feelings of empowerment and

low segment caesarean section birth. Vaginal

accomplishment, it can be a healing process for

deliveries after caesarean should normally be

a woman who has had a previous caesarean and

encouraged wherever emergency surgical

doesn’t feel good about the experience.

Despite the evidence in favour of VBACs, the

The main concern with VBACs is the risk

proportion of women in Australia having repeat

of uterine rupture, although this is a rare

caesarean sections is still high and this is in part

complication (the WHO statistics state that it

due to the attitude of some care providers and

occurs in between 0.09% and 0.22% of women

the policies of hospitals.

developing countries where there are high levels of poverty, high birth rates and lack of access to medical care.

For more information visit www.vbac.com

baby’s lungs ready to take their first breath, and

“there is no evidence that a caesarean section

with a low transverse scar). It is more common in

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birth (passing through the birth canal gets the

The World Health Organisation states that:

capacity is available.”

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stimulate the baby and get them ready for

Of course, some women will still choose to have repeat caesareans because of reasons such as placenta praevia, previous classical incision or a previous uterine rupture. So in consultation with

Top tips for a VBAC: • Choose your care provider and place of birth carefully.

• Choose your birth support people.

• Educate yourself.

• Value birth preparation (eg. Calmbirth or Hypnobirthing can make a big difference between a natural birth and medicated birth – trusting your body and believing you can do it).

By avoiding a repeat caesarean you have the

your care provider, you need to work out what

• Avoid interventions in labour (such as

chance to improve the outcomes for both

the risks are for you and your baby. If you are

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Baby

GREEN Womb

Baby books

review

by Sacha Maujean

November 2013

new Books

BABY Sneakers

Nuddy Ned

By Kes Gray

Gift

idea

Many mums are conscious of not exposing their new babies to toxic chemicals but they are potentially at risk before they are even born.

When your baby is safely tucked up inside

were toxic to the brain and nervous system

your body it is intimately connected to you

and 208 can cause birth defects. More

and your world so it therefore becomes

recently a European study also suggested

important to make smart decisions about

similar results.

what to eat, drink and absorb through your

BABY Dental Tips

skin and lungs to ensure that your womb is as ‘green’ as possible.

If you want to be sure that you are using products that are safe for your unborn baby,

A fun and cheeky liftthe-flap book about Ned who jumps out the bath and does a nudey dash through the house and the neighbourhood.

RRP $15.99

The Gobbledygook is Eating a Book

By Justine Clarke Play School presenter Justine Clarke has written about an adventure with a gobbledygook, which kids will find hard to put down. RRP $19.99

explore products that have 100% natural

The average woman’s daily use of personal

and organic ingredients and avoid products

products contain hundreds of toxic

that contain artificial preservatives, colours,

chemicals and, unlike food, these chemicals

fragrance and Sulphates. There are now

are not always listed on the product label.

many more products becoming readily

By Margaret Wild

but they’re also functional infant shoes that ergonomically

The Environmental Working Group in the

available that give women greater peace of

support baby’s first steps. Attipas shoes were launched in

US examined the umbilical cord blood of

mind during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Apart from being the best source of nutrition, it encourages better palate shape and

2011 after seven years of research and development, and

babies in 2004 and found 287 different toxic

airway development. But sometimes babies can’t feed properly because their tongues

are quickly becoming the number one choice in pre walker

chemicals circulating through the bodies

are tied to the floor of the mouth. Tongue-ties can be gently lasered in small infants so

shoes. They’re available in eight styles and four sizes for

of the newborns. On average each baby

babies can latch on and swallow normally. If you suspect your baby may have a tongue

babies from birth to 40 months. You can buy them online at

carried over 200 different chemicals. Of the

tie talk to your GP.

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287 chemicals found, 180 cause cancer, 217

This beautifully illustrated book will see you follow the special relationship between Davy and his duck as he grows from a boy into a man. RRP $24.99

Breastfeeding is one of the secrets to creating beautiful kids’ faces.

These cool Attipas baby and toddler shoes are both comfortable and supportive. They’re as light as a sock

Sacha Maujean is the owner of My Gypsy Child. For more information about her 100% natural skincare products go to www.mygypsychild.com.au

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Beauty edition

NOV 2013

Christmas

Gift Ideas for Mum

Stuck for ideas to put on your Christmas list this year? Here are a few ideas to get you thinking.

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A selection of organic nourishing products

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FEEL HEALTHY

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Healthy Skin Clarifying Facial

Daisy Eu De Toilette 100ml

Base Waterproof Digital Camera

If you purchase this facial for mum for

Inject some designer into mum’s summer

(TDC8U4) Pink, durable and kid friendly:

Xmas at Beauty Blessings by Nicx ($69),

wardrobe with this fabulously floral Marc

perfect for capturing family Christmas

Mum will receive a mini makeover too.

Jacobs fragrance. Priceline $89.40.

memories. Target $49.

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HOT BUYS

ROADTest

by Amanda Cranston

This Christmas!

There are so many fantastic new toys on the market so we’ve road tested some of the latest and greatest with a group of kids aged between four and 12 years to get their feedback on their favourites.

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Lego Box Sets Lego® ‘Lord of the Rings’ Box Sets Not surprisingly all of the boys at our road test headed straight for the Lego® first. They said they loved the weapons, swords, anchors, jewels and secret doors once it was all built.

RRP from $59.99 to $139.99 and available at all good retailers

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Imaginabox

The Chalkboard Tee

Cuddle me Elmo

Elastics

ChillFactor Slushie Maker

With the slogan ‘you’ll never be card-bored

This was one of the overall favourite products at

Who doesn’t love Elmo? This cute little toy was

Very popular with our girl road testers, this

Everyone at our road testing session was keen

again’, these fabulous little accessory kits mean

our road test. Just launched this month, these

a big hit with our younger road testers. What

classic playground jumping game is back with

to try this. You need a really cold freezer to make

your child can create a car, aeroplane, train, oven

chalkboard t-shirts allow you to add your own

is even more special about Cuddle Me Elmo is

a modern twist. Launched in August, these

it work but it super easy to use and a great

or a cradle out of any old cardboard box. All

art or slogans which are wiped off easily with

he hugs you back when you snuggle into him.

packaged sets come in different colours and

stocking filler.

the parts (such as plastic steering wheels) and

a wet cloth. They come in various chalkboard

He then tells you to hold him tighter and then

include a comprehensive instruction guide with

stickers are reusable, recyclable and simple to

shapes and colours with sizes ranging from 2-8

sweetly tells you your hug is too tight.

song suggestions.

RRP $39.95 from www.tinyfolk.com.au

RRP $99.99 from most toy retailers and

RRP $14.95 from www.daju.com.au or Elle J in

department stores

Townvsille at www.ellej.com.au

assemble. Hours of fun!

RRP $19.95 from www.onthegro.com

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RRP $14.95 from Big W or go to the ChillFactor website www.chillfactor.com.au

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Cabbage Patch kid

Battroborg Battle Arena

Super Clay Robots

Pirate Excavation Kit

Dragon Hand Puppet

Combat Creatures

To celebrate Cabbage Patch Kids turning 30 this

An absolute favourite with our male road testers,

Another hugely popular toy with both the girls

Digging for treasure, whether it’s dinosaur

This incredibly detailed deluxe dragon hand

This awesome new spider-looking robot is easy

year they have launched special birthday and

this hot new product is a game of motion

and boys. They loved making robots out of the

skeletons or gemstones, is definitely a popular

puppet is absolutely amazing with a sculptured

to put together and use for older kids (6+). The

limited edition vintage dolls. Every doll comes

controlled battling robots with wireless remotes

beautiful squishy foam-like clay and then adding

activity at the moment and all of our road testers

fabric frame and soft hair, a movable mouth,

remote controls the robot walking, elevating

with its own special name, adoption papers and

where players must fight against each other in

the robot parts. If the clay is air-dried you just add

wanted to give these a go. These Seedling kits are

forelegs and velvet wings. A must-have for lovers

and shooting foam Nerf-style bullets. Great fun,

birth certificate. Popular with our girl road testers.

the ring. Make sure you have plenty of batteries!

water and knead it back into pliable clay again.

gorgeously packaged with all the archaeological

of hand puppets, slightly more appealing to boys.

especially with two robots so you can shoot at

RRP from $59.00 from major retailers and

RRP $99.95 from Toys R Us, Toyworld, Target,

RRP $24.95 available from www.entropy.com.

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tools and accessories you need.

RRP $34.95 from www.entropy.com.au

RRP $79.95 from www.entropy.com.au

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Home edition

nov 2013

if it needs painting, we have the paint.

Kids inthe Kitchen diyhome

Fun for Kids

By Amanda Cranston

Kids love being able to help out in the kitchen and there are lots of great child-friendly products on the market to make cooking and baking fun.

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baking sessions such as wacky egg timers, plastic moulds for jelly, icy poles, muffins and cupcakes, different shaped sandwich cutters and cookie cutters, funky egg cups with

families gather and experiments occur! So, if your kids are at a loose end these

matching spoons, fun shaped ice cube trays and well-

holidays and they’ve eaten enough cupcakes, maybe it’s time to start making

labelled measuring cups and spoons. Check out local

homemade bubbles, playdough and bird feeders, just to name a few.

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are lots of quirky gadgets now available for memorable

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Home edition

Kitchens

NOV 2013

LIGHTS • Make sure you have sufficient light over your kitchen work areas to avoid shadows.

Design Tips

• Two to four pendant lights are popular

Kitchen Floor Flooring Tips

Kitchens F o ca l P o i n t

By BOLD Interiors • Photograpy by Dean Whitling

Kitchens are a focal point of any home and often the number one priority for a renovation.

The big trend in kitchens currently is the integration of appliances so fridges, dishwashers and even ovens, are being enclosed behind cabinetry doors to make your kitchen look less utilitarian and more decorative.

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Kitchen floors need to be resilient to withstand the mess and breakages.

There is also a trend towards Hi-Tech Hardware and fittings such as motorized cupboards and drawers that open and close with a click of a button.

Selecting appliances Before you start designing your kitchen check out what new hi-tech innovations are available. Pop-up or hidden rangehoods are all the rage to hide dirty filters. Harvey Norman recommend Neff’s cool product developments including ovens with ‘slide and hide doors’ and cook tops with extra large cooking zones.

Look & Feel A new kitchen doesn’t need to cost the earth, in fact the average eight square metre kitchen can set you back as little as $10,000 - $16,000.

• Veneers: Textured laminates are becoming very popular as a cost effective alternative to timber. The market is being flooded with various colours that far exceed engineered veneers.

• Benchtops: If you can’t afford stone, there are now some good laminates available. With the randomisation of digital printing, marble look-a-like laminate benchtops built with a square edge are hard to tell apart from the real thing.

• Splashbacks: If the benchtop and cupboards are finished in neutral tones, you can afford to add some colour in your splashback. Glass is a great finish and an easy surface to clean.

Tiles or vinyl are the best choices. Vinyl feels soft underfoot and will prevent dropped bottles from breaking as readily but if a knife falls blade-side down, you could have slices in your floor.

Vitrified porcelain tiles are the best option. They’re harder to chip than ceramic but if you do chip them it will be the same colour as the surface. They come

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in different finishes: polished (gloss) is the easiest to keep clean, honed (matt) is the least slippery and semi-polished (lappato) offers the best of both worlds.

Lighting Tips • Lighting: A continual LED strip underneath the overhead cupboards to give a nice bright light all along the bench. www.pakmag.com.au

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Travel

November 2013 guide

Whitehaven Beach

Tourism and Events Queensland

Holiday Tips

Whitsundays E s ca p e

Airlie Beach, the mainland gateway to the Whitsunday Islands, has always been a popular stop-off point on the backpacker route north but with it’s recent $20 million town centre upgrade now completed, the town has finally grown up. The revitalised main street now boasts a more contemporary look and with more restaurants and cafes spilling out onto the street to offer al fresco dining, there is a more vibrant atmosphere to entice

Tourism and Events Queensland

Tourism and Events Queensland

People travel the world to see the tropical islands, beautiful beaches, national parks and scenic walks of the Whitsunday region but it’s easily forgotten when you live relatively nearby. However, with lots of new investment and activities coming to the region its time to take a fresh look at what it has to offer for a family getaway.

Tourism and Events Queensland

Story by Elaine Seager

holidaymakers. In addition to the Airlie Beach upgrade there are lots of other changes taking place in the area:

Whitsunday Update

The worlds fastest growing water sport has arrived in Airlie Beach with Whitsunday Stand Up Paddle now offering introductory lessons as well as paddle hires and tours. They’ve even been voted number one on TripAdvisor. For more information go to: www.whitsundaystanduppaddle.com.au

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Tourism and Events Queensland

Tourism and Events Queensland

Stand Up Paddle Boarding

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Travel

November 2013 guide

Whitsundays

NEW the new airlie beach town centre upgrade now offers a vibrant & exciting atmosphere

Tourism and Events Queensland

Whitsundays E s ca p e

Reefsleep Cruise Whitsundays has just relaunched Reefsleep which enables you to experience the reef without the hordes and high price

Tourism and Events Queensland

Accommodation Update

travel survey. They were described as being “the perfect base for families wanting to explore the Whitsundays” thanks to their Skippers Kids Club and numerous free family-friendly activities such

BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort This award-winning and very popular resort offers huge value for families and with all the organised activities for kids it’s the one place where the parents are guaranteed to be able to relax. During the summer holidays they will be

as snorkelling, rainforest walks, outdoor movies, an Australian icons-themed mini golf course and

Top 10 Family Experiences [1] Swimming, playing and barbecuing

at the Airlie Beach Lagoon

the Living Reef lagoon. For more information go

[2] Stingray Splash - hand-feed stingrays

to www.daydreamisland.com.au

Boathouse Apartments by Outrigger

on Daydream Island.

[3] Whitsunday Stand Up Paddle Boarding [4] Snorkelling, swimming and a semi-

Airlie’s newest waterfront resort is close to

from 16-20 December where children can make

town and offers beautiful boutique-style self-

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handmade gifts. From Christmas Eve to New

contained two and three bedroom apartments.

Year’s Eve the resort will be buzzing with kids

There’s also a children’s playground, barbecue

[5] Staying at Big 4 Adventure

Jetpack Adventures

activities as well as Christmas carols by the pool,

areas and lots of boardwalks for bike riding and

Whitsunday, the kids’ specialists.

outdoor movies, a NYE family disco and pancake

roller blading. For more information go to www.

breakfasts. Then a very special dance workshop

outrigger.com.au

more information go to www.cruisewhitsundays.com/gbra-

If you’ve already seen the Whitsundays by boat maybe you should try strapping on a jet pack and soaring through the air with Airlie Beach Jet Pack Adventures. These water-powered jetpacks allow guests to propel themselves into the air whilst controlling the height of their flight. It is suitable for beginners, you can learn how to take off, fly, turn and hover in just a few minutes. For more information go to www.jetpackadventures.com.au

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Tourism and Events Queensland

running their ever-popular Santa’s Workshops

tag by camping out under the stars in premium swags. For

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Stingray

Tourism and Events Queensland

Tourism and Events Queensland

Airlie Beach

will be running 6-10 January hosted by wellknown Australian dancer Sally Hare. For more information go to www.adventurewhitsunday. com.au/Christmas or call 1300 640 587.

Breakfree Long Island Resort Long Island Resort is being rebranded and will cater to families and couples. Long Island is the

submarine ride to explore the Great Barrier Reef.

[6] Fishing from the Shute Harbour Pontoon or in many of the secret spots along the coastline [7] Camping on a deserted island (QPWS permits required).

‘natural’ island of the Whitsundays allowing

[8] Twilight Sailing at the Airlie Beach

visitors to experience local wildlife in their natural

foreshore – every Wednesday from the

Daydream Island Resort and Spa has always

surroundings. There is also an on-site Kids Club,

Whitsunday Sailing Club

been a family favourite and it has recently been

Virtual Reality room, mini golf, and tennis court

ranked as one of the top resorts for families in

facilities. For more information go to www.

Australia for the third year in a row in a national

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Pets

By Louise Costanzo

fav

Fav pet shot of the month wins a mystery prize to the value of $30!

November entries

Cranky Cat

Choo Choo loved by Kaylah

Rehoming Animals Prize winner

Skinky loved by Ashton

Ella the Christmas Dog

Email your photo, name/s & address to: photos@pakmag.com.au • Deadline for photos is 18 November for the December 2013 edition of Pakmag.

Winners prize

Congratulations to our October prize winners!

To claim your prize drop into the 4TO/HOTFM office, 9 Martinez Ave The Lakes, Hyde Park, between 9-5pm Mon to Fri & collect your prize.

The story of Townsville Foster & Rehoming Animals starts and ends with Angela Atkinson, the founder and director of this local organisation that’s dedicated to caring for cats and dogs.

Although there are a multitude of similar

bottle feeding and medicating any animals that

the river to drown during the wet season; he was

groups across Queensland, as well as Townsville

need medicine.”

only six weeks old. Bob was found after Cyclone

specifically, Angela wanted things to be different when she founded TFRA in 2011. Rather than being focused on a reputation as a rescue organisation, Angela wanted TFRA to be known for the personal touch it has with its foster carers and people who come to them wanting to adopt an animal. They are dedicated to finding wonderful ‘forever’ homes for the animals that come into their care.

Although TRFA has fostered, rescued and rehomed many animals there are a few that stick in Angela’s mind including Hulk the ridgeback die, Charlie who was dumped at the pound six

government support; there is always a need for

weeks pregnant and seven precious puppies all

foster carers, volunteers, food, bedding and linen

named with the letter P who were found on the

donations as well as the help from time to time for

verge of death. After constant care and attention

money when we have emergency surgeries.”

by TRFA staff and volunteers, all of these animals

With the help of Donna Hynes (TFRA manager)

were successfully adopted and have since found

• Ellie Field • Brad Minean

• Maya Holdsworth

Angela manages the coordination of the

amazing homes (some as far away as Western

organisation’s carers and animals, including

Australia). “Everyone loves a certain breed or size

veterinary appointments and refuge visits to

of animal and all animals find a loving home here

collect any unclaimed animals. “We look after

as most love to rescue an animal rather than buy

over forty carers and also spend time doing up

from a pet shop.”

• Layne Vignale

adoption contracts, dealing with the public and their needs for rehoming their animals as well as the normal day-to-day running of the business from cleaning cages, feeding animals, washing,

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kittens and she has been with me ever since.”

“TFRA is a not-for-profit group, we don’t get any

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Yasi as a small kitten stuck in someone’s shed

Angela clearly has a love and affinity for animals, and she has collected her own furry family along the way. “I have two dogs, Tyson and Dakota, and

If you are considering adopting a pet to join your family, go to www.townsvillerehominganimals. com for more information. Adopting a pet is a straightforward process and simply requires completing paperwork once you’ve chosen a pet.

The TFRA’S next adoption day is on 9 November (9am-2pm) at Pet Stock Domain Central.

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By Amanda Cranston

Make your own

Piñata

Piñatas are always a fun addition to birthday parties and they’re great fun to make at home with the kids.

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• Newspaper cut into thin strips

Making your own piñata is a great activity to do at home with the kids and it means you can create one to suit the theme of your party.

Piñatas can be made in all sorts of different shapes from guitars, elephants, numbers, giant birthday cakes or even a giant present.

[5] Dip a strip of newspaper into the glue mixture and wipe off excess glue, then stick the newspaper strip onto your balloon or cardboard shape. Continue doing this until your base is completely covered in at least 5 layers of newspaper all over.

• 1 cup flour

How to Make Your Pinata

• 1 cup water

[1] Lay down some old newspaper or a plastic tablecloth as making piñatas can be messy work.

[6] Leave your papier-mache creation to dry for a couple of days so it hardens before you decorate it.

What you need

• Balloons • Thin cardboard or cereal boxes to cut up to give shape to piñata

[2] Cut newspaper into various sized strips so the strips are ready to use.

• Coloured crepe paper • PVA glue • Other decorations of your choice (stick on eyes, paint, etc)

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[7] Once it is dry you need to cut a small hole at the top of your piñata to put your lollies and treats into later. Parents may need to help with this by using a Stanley knife.

[3] Make papier-mache glue by mixing flour and water together so it is like a pancake mixture consistency. You don’t want it to be too runny or too thick and gooey.

[8] Then use a hole punch to put two little holes on the top of your piñata and tie string through the holes so your piñata will hang.

[4] Make the base for the piñata. If you are making a round shape like a pig or a pumpkin, then you need to blow up a balloon as the base for the piñata.

[9] Now its time to decorate. You can either paint it or glue strips of crepe paper onto your piñata. Then add whatever embellishments you want to create your themed piñata and leave it to dry.

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By Tianna Graham

Laughs mummy

Eva is really developing her own little personality, which is to say, she is cheeky like her daddy and stubborn like her mummy. I have also discovered over the past few months is that she is a very fast learner.

School Photo

I have taken hundreds of photos of her since she

or a flower in her hair. I actually went out and did

my excitement when I saw them. However, as

was born and now when she sees me bring out

a special shop so I could dress her in the perfect

soon as I flipped open the folder my excitement

my phone or camera she smiles immediately

matching outfit.

quickly turned to shock. The perfect matching

because she knows what I am up to. However the lesson I have learnt for this month is…even when you think your baby can do something, it doesn’t mean she will.

School photo day arrived. I woke up early to pack her photo clothes nicely in her bag so they wouldn’t crush, then I dressed Eva in her regular daycare clothes. I dropped her at daycare and

outfit was all there but instead of a cute smile, I saw a completely miserable face staring back at me. She looked like someone had just destroyed her favorite toy; I could even see a tear on her cheek.

I was so excited this month as it was time for Eva’s

explained to the girls what I wanted Eva dressed

first ever school/daycare photos. I received the

in for the photos. I asked if they needed me to

Disappointed, I asked the girls at daycare what

little order form from daycare and decided to

come back and help but they said I didn’t have

had happened. Apparently Eva was terrified of

celebrate the milestone by ordering the ‘Ultimate’

to. I thought, considering the amount of photos

the photographer and that photo was the best

photo package. It included about 15 photos of

I have taken of her and the fact that she pretty

one out of the bunch.Next time I will think twice

different sizes plus bookmarks and a full class

much smiles on command, that they wouldn’t

before ordering the Ultimate pack!

photo as well. It took me weeks to decide what

have an issue at all. A few weeks later the photos

outfit to dress her in and whether to put a bow

arrived in her pigeonhole. I could hardly contain

Tianna Graham x

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