PakMag Cairns - December 2015 Issue 102

ISSUE NO. 102 DEC 2015 CAIRNS

DON'T WORRY, BE HAPPY

SEVEN THINGS HAPPY FAMILIES SHARE COPING WITH PARENTS KEEP CALM THIS XMAS

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Hello and welcome to the very special Christmas edition of PakMag.

06 Entertainment: Check This Out 08 Feature: Seven Things Happy Families Share 11 Buy Local: Living, Loving and Buying Local 15 Alternative Care

This time of year is magic. Summer is here, there is lots to celebrate, and hopefully time for some RnR with loved ones.

This month we encourage you to buy North Queensland local and we have a full guide of things that you can get which will help the Cairns economy. We also give you insight into what happy families have in common and share some tips for dealing with extra family members over the Festive Season (we all have that crazy relative don’t we!)

It wouldn’t be our special Christmas edition if we didn’t have some Christmas cooking and crafts, the best things to do for Christmas and of course, our school holiday guide and a HEAP of prizes.

From all the team at PakMag, we wish you and your family a very special festive season, and a happy New Year. Be safe, disconnect from technology, and enjoy your beautiful family.

Until next time, don’t forget to tell everyone, you read it in PakMag.

Bree x

17 Keep Calm and Cope With Parents 21 Adfresh: Ways To Get Creative In The Kitchen With Adfresh Farms 23 Health

26 Health Recipes

28 Pet Page: Where To Take Your Dog In Cairns 31 Bump & Bub: Baby’s First Christmas 32 Bump & Bub: WIN 35 Whats On 37 Mini Mag

40 Craft Corner: Alternative Christmas Trees

46 Celebrate: Tropical Christmas Party 49 Christmas in Cairns

51 School Holiday Guide

55 Bad Fishy: Big Adventure

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57 Inspirational Children: Big Cheers, Big Dreams 58 WIN: Summer Giveaways 61 Travel: Your Passport to Packing Smart 62 Biz Index

63 What’s News: In Business

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66 Cairns Vet Clinic: Christmas & Your Pet 68 Cyclone Preparation

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Sales Guru Angelina

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Sales Star Cherie

Sales Golden Girl Tammy

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ENTERTAINMENT

T U O S I H T K C CHE

Community Christmas Carols & Family Fun Day

WHEN: Sunday 6 December

WHEN: Saturday 19 December WHERE: City Church Cairns, 83 Little Pease Street, Cairns

WHERE: Event Cinemas Earlville and Cairns Central

MORE INFO: www.citychurchcairns.com.au

MORE INFO: www.eventcinemas. com.au/EventsPromotions/ AdvanceCharityScreening

City Church Cairns have a fantastic event planned to raise funds for the Great Cycle Challenge supporting childhood cancer awareness. Entry is free and will include face painting, jumping castle and slides, a sausage sizzle, side show alley, raffles and plenty of food and treats.

The doors open at 4.00pm, the carols start at 6.30pm and there is no need to bring your own candles – glow sticks will be provided.

Babinda Wonderland Experience

Starry Night Cinemas

WHEN: Friday 11 December 7.00pm to 9.00pm and Saturday 12 December to Tuesday 15 December 10.00am to 2.00pm and 5.00pm to 8.00pm

WHEN: 10, 16, 17 and 23 December

WHERE: Babinda RSL Memorial Hall, School Street, Babinda MORE INFO: 4067 2474 Experience a wonderland like no other as the inside of the Babinda RSL Memorial Hall is transformed into a whimsical land of interactive sets and fantasy forests.

Visitors will wander through a streetscape from Dickensian London, visit Santa's Workshop, experience an Aussie bush Christmas & wander through the Enchanted Forest. Cost is $5 per person or $15 per family and all funds raised go to the Babinda RSL. 6

Take iN a Movie for a Good Cause

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Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus and the rest of the beloved “Peanuts” gang will make an advance big-screen debut on 6 December 2015 at Event Cairns Central and BCC Earlville. The money raised in Cairns will go to the FNQ Hospital Foundation. Tickets are $10 each and can be purchased online or at cinema box offices.

WHERE: Cairns Botanical Gardens and Sugarworld Waterpark MORE INFO: www.starrynightcinema.com.au

WHEN: Sunday 6 December, 4.00pm - 6.00pm

Take in a family screening of Shaun the Sheep: The Movie through Starry Night Cinemas. The show starts at 7:00pm on Wednesday 16 December.

Ewe'll love it. Then head back on 23 December 7:00pm for a screening of everyone’s favourite, Frozen.

WHERE: Cazalys Cairns

If you’re on the Southside, then you can enjoy an outdoor screening of Paper Planes at 7.00pm on 10 December at Sugarworld Gardens.

Or, take in an earlier 5.00pm viewing of Rise of the Guardians on 17 December. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children or $30 for families.

MORE INFO: www.pakmag.com.au Dance with Prancer and Boogie with Blitzen" at our annual PakMag reader’s party. Sponsored by PakMag, Cazalys Cairns, QCCU, Calanna Pharmacy and Sea FM, you can expect a night of dancing, prizes, music, games, carols and a special visit from Santa Claus.

Check out page 49 for our guide to Christmas events in Cairns

New Year's Eve on the ‘Nard WHEN: 31 December WHERE: Cairns Esplanade.

MORE INFO: www.cairns.qld.gov.au Enjoy a family fun New Year’s Eve with live entertainment and fireworks by the waterfront.

Cheer on the Cairns Taipans WHEN: Friday 4 December 6.30pm - 8.30pm, Friday 11 December 6.30pm - 8.30pm, Thursday 17 December 6.30pm - 8.30pm, Thursday 31 December 6.30 - 8.30pm WHERE: Cairns Convention Centre MORE INFO: www.taipans.com or 4041 3000 Get behind the Snakes and join the orange army. The Taipans take on the Sydney Kings on the 4th, the Illawarra Hawks on the 11th, the Perth Wildcats on the 17th and the New Zealand Breakers on the 31st. Kids tickets start at $13 and adults tickets from $24. www.pakmag.com.au DECEMBER 2015

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y p p a H e B , Don't Worry SEVEN THINGS ALL HAPPY FAMILIES HAVE IN COMMON STORY Jenna Gallina A recent study spanning across seven countries and conducted by Fisher-Price confirmed that the one thing that most mums wish for their children is happiness. Seeing our children sad, frustrated, depressed or anxious is difficult to say the least. And while there is no magic ingredient we can feed our children to ensure they are constantly happy - According to The Secrets of Happy Families, New York Times bestselling author Bruce Feiler, there seems to be a few trends in what happy families have in common.

HAPPY FAMILIES HAVE… A FAMILY MISSION STATEMENT

HAPPY FAMILIES KNOW… THE RIGHT WAY TO FIGHT

We create goals for ourselves on a regular basis – fitness goals, work goals, personal goals. So why not do the same with your family? Create a family mission statement that helps define the values that matter the most to everyone.

Arguing is perfectly normal and natural, especially if

HAPPY FAMILIES TRY… TO FIND DAILY QUALITY TIME

and a wrong day to fight.

For most families, dinner time is quality family time. If you or your partner works nights or shift work, then dinner may not be suited to you but try and make sure you have at least a half an hour every day to spend time together without any distractions. No television. No mobile phones. No iPads.

Bruce Feiler suggests that when things start to get heated,

HAPPY FAMILIES HAVE… AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE PAST

and express their feelings. No one is going to agree with each other all the time but, turns out, there is a right way

separate everybody for a bit of a breather. Ask everyone to come up with three options to the solution to the problem and then bring everyone back together to discuss the decision moving forward.

HAPPY FAMILIES… PLAY TOGETHER

Knowing your family history can bring pride and understanding to your children. It can help get them interested in history and give them a better understanding of where they have come from and what that means.

There is nothing more important than having fun together as

HAPPY FAMILIES HAVE… AN EQUAL SAY

in the car and explore a new area where you have never

Everyone in the household should be treated as equal.

Sure, you’re the boss and you make the rules about what’s for dinner and when it’s bedtime but your children should always feel like they have a right to express their thoughts, feelings and opinions.

HAPPY FAMILIES AIM FOR… A WEEKLY MEETING Set up twenty minutes a week to have a family meeting. Talk about the highlights and lowlights of the week before and what’s on the agenda for the week ahead. Talk about goals you want to meet and if you happen to meet these goals, then perhaps offer a family reward.

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a family. Try to schedule a family fun afternoon once a week (or once a month) where you get out of the house together.

Go to the beach. Go to a park. Go for a hike or simply jump been before.

Relationships are hard work and even the strongest families have good and bad days. There will be times when you feel

so overwhelmed with love for your partner and your children and other times when you will be on the verge of throwing a

shoe at their heads (probably a dirty shoe that the kids were supposed to pick up off the floor and put away).

Lead by example and try to ensure you are as happy as you can be. Eliminate the things in your life, from friendships to unhealthy habits that could be making things toxic for you.

THE ABC'S OF HAPPY CHILDREN WANT TO ENSURE YOUR CHILDREN ARE GROWING UP HAPPY? Teach them the importance of these ABC’s (minus X) of life:

A cceptance of others B elief in themselves C ompassion D iscipline and structure E mpathy and sympathy F inding balance between structure,

relaxation and play

G ratitude and the

importance of giving

H umility and honesty I ntegrity J udicious

K indness and the power

Q uitting something that

L iving an active lifestyle M anaging stress N obility and morality O ptimism P atience

R espect for others and

of a caring attitude

isn’t right

for themselves

S elf-confidence and selfreliance

T rusting your instincts U nconditional love V aliantly standing up for what you believe in

W illpower Y earning for more out of life, and going for it

Z ealousness

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BUY LOCAL

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Buying Local You’ve heard the benefits of buying local before. It stimulates the local economy; it is good for the environment; it helps locals keep their jobs and it supports your community. Local products are quite easy to find and Christmas is the perfect time to hunt down your local bargains, from the local foods you serve for Christmas dinner to the gifts under the tree for friends and family.

Online makes it a lot easier to shop but you may be missing out on some of the benefits to going local. You also don't know if what you are buying is exactly what you want.

So here are five excellent reasons to hit the local markets and shops in and around Cairns this festive season:

You are supporting your community Shopping local means you are helping those who live close to you.

You can find one-of-a-kind items Many local shops sell handmade crafts, clothing and gifts that are as unique as they are adorable. Having this little extra love in a local product can be a beautiful way to show your appreciation for someone this Christmas.

You get a more personalised level of service Locals know their stuff and you can expect a higher level of knowledge of what you are buying. According to a recent survey

by WestPac Australia Day Report, 53 per cent of Australians believe that local businesses provide a more personalised service.

You are cutting down on costs You can also find a lot of bargains by shopping locally as there are less overhead fees involved. Plus, there are less shipping and postage costs.

You are stimulating future growth Keeping the money in the local community means future growth for the community as a whole rather than the overseas competitors.

There are so many opportunities to shop local - check out the local markets in your area on page 41, consider browsing through the local shops rather than online and check out the various Cairns Buy Sell Swap pages for additional home made and local goodies that the whole family will love, or consider a Christmas gift voucher from one of our many local tourism operators.

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Buying Fruit And Veg? Head To...

Rusty’s Markets, Cairns www.rustysmarkets.com.au Piccone's Supa IGA, Cairns www.iga.com.au Jonsson’s Farm Markets, Cairns www.jonssonsfarmmarket.com.au Access Organics, Cairns www.accessorganics.com.au Weekly markets Check out our Regular Markets on page 41 to see what markets are on each month.

Want to indulge in a local tropical wine?

Check out...

Find the perfect blend of coffee or tea from...

De Bruey Boutique Wines, Mareeba www.debrueys.com.au

Jacques Coffee, Mareeba www.jaquescoffee.com.au

Shannonvale Tropical Fruit Winery, Mossman www.shannonvalewine.com.au

Skybury Coffee, Mareeba www.skybury.com.au

Paradise Estate Wines, Mission Beach www.paradisewines.com.au

Daintree Tea Company, Daintree www.daintreetea.com Nerada Tea, Malanda www.neradatea.com.au

Golden Drop Wineries, Mareeba www.goldendrop.com.au

Nucifora Tea, Innisfail www.nuciforatea.com.au

There's plenty of local beef, poultry and pork farmers...

You can also get a selection of delicious nuts and local eggs

Olly's Friendly Grocer, Cairns www.friendlygrocer.com.au

Marsh’s Gourmet Butchery, Cairns www.marshbutcheries.com

The Source Bulk Foods, Cairns www.thesourcebulkfoods.com.au

Mulgalli Creek, Millaa Millaa www.mungallicreekdairy.com.au

Jervoise Organic Meats, Tully www.jervoiseorganics.com

Stockman’s Eggs, Kairi www.stockmanshay.com.au

Looking for local milk, cheese, yoghurt and dairy products?

Dairy Farmers Australia, Malanda www.dairyfarmers.com.au Gallo Dairyland, Atherton Tablelands www.gallodairyland.com.au Kuranda Home Made Tropical Fruit Ice Cream, Kuranda www.kuranda-icecream.com.au Vanellla Cheese Factory, Cairns www.vannellacheesefactory.com

Stannary Hills Organic Produce, Mutchilba stannaryhillsorganicproduce.com Local Happy Meats, Ingham www.backfatters.com Byrnes Meats, Cairns www.wholesalemeats.com.au Northern Smallgoods, South Johnstone 4064 2477

Yamagishi Eggs, Innisfail 4064 4177 Cashews Australia, Dimbulah 4093 6161 Paton’s Macadamia PTY Ltd, Cairns www.patons.com.au The Peanut Place, Tolga www.thepeanutplace.com.au Peanut Company of Australia, Tolga www.pca.com.au

Additional locally grown items...

Adfresh Farms – Mareeba – garlic, coriander, basil and chilli frozen cubes adfreshfarms.com.au Mt Uncle Banana Flour – Walkamin – gluten free green banana flour www.naturalevolutionfoods.com.au Kefir Queen – Mossman – kruats, kimchi, kombucha and water kefir www.facebook.com/kefirqueenfnq

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ALTERNATIVE STORY Jenna Gallina Most busy mums I know would agree that an extra set of hands around the house wouldn’t hurt. When balancing career, relationships, family and personal commitments, it can be hard to fit it all in a day, especially when there are school pick-ups to do, lunches to organise, clothes to wash, dinners to make and floors to mop.

One of the latest trends for busy parents is to hire a nanny or au pair to help around the house with basic household duties and childcare.

Nannies and au pairs do not usually replace childcare and often parents will choose to use both. Nothing compares to the social and educational elements that long day care, child care and family day care can provide but many families these days need a little more flexibility and a lot more help around the house.

For families that do not have set working hours, often work weekends, have the space in their homes and do not want to rely on different babysitters every week, alternative care may work for you.

But what options do you have? And what are the main differences?

• A nanny is a fully qualified childcare provider.

• They are not generally educated in childcare and thus are considered more as a “mum’s helper” rather than a nanny.

• Most parents have no problems leaving their children overnight with a nanny or letting a nanny care for their children unsupervised.

• Many parents will not leave their children alone unsupervised with an au pair for extensive periods of time but this is completely the decision of the parents.

• They may be hired to help with minor household duties.

• Au pairs often travel with families on outings and provide an extra set of hands to help out with the kids.

Nanny

• They can be live in or live out and often are hired for an extensive amount of time rather than on an “as required” basis.

• They generally work full time or part time set hours.

• They are paid a wage.

• Under the new Childcare Benefit Scheme, nanny care can be claimed back via the child care benefit and child care rebate.

Nanny PA • A Nanny PA is similar to a nanny except may also perform personal assistant duties.

• For working professionals with their own businesses, this may be a smart option as you can deduct part of their wage as a business expense. Talk to your accountant or a nanny service to find out more.

Paid Au Pairs • Au pairs are “hosted” by families to help out with the chores and childcare.

• Paid au pairs generally receive $150 to $300 a week for their assistance.

• They can be live out but most are live in.

• They generally work part-time, are hired on a short term basis (three to six months) and often are from overseas or travelling from out of state.

Mutual Exchange Au Pairs • These are similar to Paid Au Pairs but rather than being paid in cash, Mutual Exchange Au Pairs provide a certain amount of hours each week in exchange for room, food and board with the host family.

Finding a Nanny or Au Pair You can use an au pair or a nanny agency to find alternative care. Or, you can choose to do it yourself.

There are a number of databases online that can help you find the perfect match as well as local Facebook groups that advertise au pair positions in your area. Gumtree is another option when it comes to finding nannies but you will require to do all the interviewing, background and police checks yourself. Going through an agency will cost a fee but this background work is already completed for you.

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KEEP CALM AND

COPE WITH PARENTS STORY Jenna Gallina It’s the time of the year when the weather heats up, the closets become packed with hidden toys, the money gets tight and the stress levels increase. And, for most of us, Christmas is also the time we welcome our extended families with open arms. We all love our families. Sure, you may have a quirky cousin or an exhausting aunt in the mix, but family is family. Here are some tips to make the time you spend with them as pleasant as possible and memorable for all the right reasons.

Be the Boss

Yes, they raised you, but you’re in charge now which means if you say no sweets, no treats and no staying up late with Nanny and Poppy, no means no. Stand your ground, especially in front of the children.

Ignore the Mess

When you have extra people in your house, things are going to get messy, especially when you also add in the Christmas decorations, extra food and house full of kids on school holidays.

You have two choices – you can spend your free time picking up after everyone or you can just let things be a little chaotic for a while.

Let them Fit into Your Routine

Life doesn’t stop when your parents or in-laws come to visit and often you still have to work, grocery shop, clean, cook dinners and do things around the house.

Try not to feel guilty that you cannot entertain them the entire time. Most likely than not, they are perfectly content being with you and the kids, even if you’re just at home.

Give them Jobs

Alternatively, if they seem restless, you can always give them a few tasks. Ask your dad to be in charge of wrapping all the kid’s Christmas presents. Get mum to be in control of all washing.

And I’m sure the kid’s uncle would love to be the official dog walker.

Let it Go

Whether they are staying for a weekend or a few weeks, there are going to be days when tension builds. You may have a fight with your partner in front of them. Your kids may get in a screaming match and you choose to discipline them in a way that your parents don’t agree with.

Rather than let these things get to you, let it go. Move forward and forget it. Talk to your partner at night, take a deep breath, vent to your girlfriends at work and let it go.

The storm never bothered you anyway.

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Create a Naughty Jar

Parents acting poorly? Not cleaning up their mess?

Swearing in front of the kids? Make a family naughty jar and ensure that everyone, parents included, contribute when they do something wrong.

This can add a little bit of humour to the situation but also instils to your children that poor behaviour is not acceptable at any age.

If you have a spare corner in the house, you can also create a time out corner. I can guarantee nothing lightens the mood after a bit of an argument like watching your father-inlaw pouting in the naughty corner.

See it From Their Point of View

Your parents and your in-laws were the boss for several years. As proud as they are of seeing you take control, raise your own family and become a mum, it can be difficult for them to let go.

After all, just like your kids will always be your babies, you will always be their baby, even if you have the odd grey (ahem… blonde) hair and a mortgage of your own. And they will always love you unconditionally.

You (and your children) really do mean the world to them, during the Christmas season and every single other day of the year. So even if they drive you nuts, put the peanut butter lid on halfway and drink all the beer in the fridge, keep these tips in mind.

And buy a few extra cartons of beer...just in case.

Who is Coming to Christmas this Year?

Managing your MIL author Katy Rink identifies some key characteristics in parents and in-laws that we couldn’t help but share. So, which one can you expect at your Christmas dinner?

The Hoverer

Everyday they’re hovering. Helicopter parents often turn into helicopter grandparents. Hoverers like to help and it may feel like they are watching your every move, ensuring you cook the chook right, you use the right placemats and you stir the potatoes just the way your partner likes them.

Take it as a compliment or pass the reins over to them and go relax for a little bit.

The Grinch

It’s too hot. The kids are too loud. The television isn’t playing his sports program.

The world is officially over according to the Grinchy Grandma or Grandpa.

Give the Grinch a beer, send him to the naughty corner and tell him he can only come out once he has three nice things to say about the situation.

The Bulldozer

Also known as the steamroller, these are the parents that come in, expect the best seat on the lounge, a fresh soft drink in their hands and the remote.

Selective hearing works well in these instances.

The Expert

Having kids thirty years ago means that your parents and in-laws are experts in all aspects of raising children and maintaining a household. And, these experts are not afraid to let you know.

Smile, nod and take their advice in stride.

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ADVERTORIAL

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Adding flavour and freshness into your cooking is not always easy. But it can be, especially with AdFresh Farms Easy Cubes.

We recently discovered these 100 per cent natural, 100 per cent Aussie grown and manufactured cubes and cannot get enough!

The cubes come in four different flavours – garlic, basil, chilli and coriander and they are incredibly easy to use. Unlike fresh products on the market, the cubes will not go off and retain their freshness. The beauty and brains behind AdFresh Farms, Cyrene and Sebastian Torrisi from Mareeba, have shared with us some delicious recipes.

1. Adfresh Coriander Dressing

3. Adfresh Sweet Thai Chilli Sauce

INGREDIENTS • 2 Adfresh Garlic cubes • 1 teaspoon freshly

INGREDIENTS • 1 cup water • 1 cup sugar • 2 teaspoons fresh ginger root minced • 1 Adfresh Garlic cube • 2 Adfresh Chilli Cubes • 2 teaspoons tomato sauce • 2 teaspoons corn starch.

grated ginger • 1 Adfresh Chilli cube • 6 Adfresh Coriander cubes • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 2 tablespoons lemon juice • 2 tablespoons honey • 4 tablespoons olive oil

INSTRUCTIONS Blend garlic, ginger, chilli cubes, coriander

cubes, salt, lemon juice and honey. Gradually add olive oil. Serve with your favourite salad.

2. Adfresh Fresh Tomato, Chilli and Basil Pasta Sauce INGREDIENTS • Glug of olive oil • 1 small onion – minced • 2

Adfresh Garlic cubes • 4 fresh vine-ripened tomatoes - skinned, de-seeded and diced • 1 tablespoon tomato puree • 3 Adfresh Chilli cubes • 6 Adfresh Basil cubes.

INSTRUCTIONS Heat olive oil in a saucepan and add onions.

Cook until soft. Add garlic cubes, cook for about 1 more minute.

Add diced tomatoes, tomato puree, basil cubes and chilli cubes.

Mix well and once hot, add cooked pasta and toss. Serve with a

INSTRUCTIONS Pour water and vinegar into a saucepan, and bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in sugar, ginger, garlic cubes, chilli cubes and tomato sauce; simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in corn starch. Remove saucepan from stove to cool. Then transfer to a bowl, cover and refrigerate until needed.

4. Adfresh Basil Sour Cream Dip INGREDIENTS • 2 cups light sour cream • 8 Adfresh basil cubes • 1 Adfresh garlic cube • 4 tablespoons parmesan cheese • 1 tablespoon lemon juice • salt and pepper.

INSTRUCTIONS Blend all ingredients in a food processor for one to two minutes until combined. You may want to stop machine and scrape the sides to make sure it's all incorporated. Serve with veggie sticks or crackers.

Make sure you follow AdFresh Farms on Facebook at www.facebook/adfreshfarms for the latest on products, stockists and recipes.

basil leaf to garnish.

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HEALTH

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+ LOOKING AFTER YOUR EARS Story Matthew Grounds, Principal Audiologist at Hearservice Look after your ears, after all… you only get one pair.

+ THE HEALTHY MIND PLATTER We’ve all seen the food pyramid that showcases what we should be eating (dairy, produce, whole grains, etc) but, it turns out, there is much more to filling our platter with goodness than just what we eat.

The Healthy Mind Platter features seven daily essential mental activities to optimise brain matter and create well-being. Designed by David Rock and Dr. Daniel J. Siegal, The Healthy Mind Platter creates an appetite for increasing awareness of how to nourish our mental well-being each day too. “The key is balancing the day with each of these essential mental activities,” Dr. Dan explains on his website. “Mental wellness is all about reinforcing our connections with others and the world around us; and it is also about strengthening the connections within the brain itself.”

So what are the seven things we should be focusing on each day?

4. PHYSICAL TIME Exercise is an essential aspect to our mental well-being.

1. SLEEP

1. Clean your ears with extra care.

Wipe the outer ear with a washcloth or tissue. Don’t put anything into your ear smaller than your elbow. Don’t use cotton buds, bobby pins or sharp pointed objects to clean your ears.

These objects may injure the ear canal or eardrum.

2. Blow - don’t sniff! Reduce the risk of ear infections by treating upper respiratory (ears, nose, and throat) infections promptly; blow don’t sniff to avoid blocking your Eustachian tubes.

3. Listen to your ears. Some illnesses

Our brain needs rest. Sleep consolidates learning and helps to recover from the experiences of the day.

This is our social time when we connect to other people and to the natural world around us.

and medical conditions can affect your hearing. If you experience sudden hearing loss or have constant noise in your ears or head, see an ear doctor promptly.

2. FOCUS TIME

6. TIME IN

4. Save your cells. If you are

5. CONNECTING TIME

Focus time is work time – when we focus on goals, take on challenges and make deep connections in the brain.

This is our ‘me-time’ where we reflect internally, focusing on our thoughts and feelings.

5. Put a lid on it. Always wear a

7. DOWN TIME

3. PLAY TIME

Down time is our non-focused time.

There is no specific goal and we simply let our mind wander and simply relax.

For adults, play time allows us to be spontaneous and creative, to playfully enjoy novel experiences.

exposed to loud music, loud power tools or machinery, wear ear plugs to protect yourself from noise damage. helmet when you participate in any activity that puts you at risk for head and ear injuries. These may include boxing, cycling, skiing, horse-riding, rollerblading and football.

6. Prioritise your hearing health. You

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only get one set of ears for life and hearing loss is permanent. See your professional audiologist every two years. If you notice a change in your hearing, the sooner you see your audiologist, the better.

CleanEars is a clinically proven ear wax removal spray that is suitable for children and adults.

RRP $14.95 WEB www.biorevive.com

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+ HEALTH + Play - Party – Peace the 3Ps of Holiday Fitness

+ 10 Uses for Apple Cider Vinegar Apple Cider Vinegar is one of my go-to remedies when sick. Sure, it doesn’t taste that great but it is effective in helping to relieve symptoms of colds and flus. However, there is so much more to apple cider vinegar than meets the tongue. Enjoy all the health benefits of this wonder product:

1. Make your hair shine – Simply add ½ tablespoon of ACV and one cup of cold water into an old shampoo bottle and pour the mixture over your hair after shampooing.

2. Keep your home fresh and clean – Create your own

natural cleaner by mixing ACV with water. You can use it to clean toilets, dishes, microwaves, kitchen surfaces, windows, glasses and so much more.

3. Keep your skin clear – Dilute ACV with two parts

water and use it as a face cleanser. You can also use it to help aid in sunburns, stretch marks and even warts.

4. Whiten your teeth – Forget the expensive teeth

whitening products. Simply rub ACV directly on your teeth and rinse with water.

5. Relieve tired hands and feet – Use apple cider vinegar as a natural lubricant for massage.

Simone Kay STORY Simone Kay, Fitness Form & Function PLAY releases good hormones into the system including IGF1 and HGH - great for learning and growth. A solid dose of play improves appetite choices and creates positive connections amongst those that play. Think Tiggy with the little ones, tennis with your partner and team sports with your friends. You will find opportunity for physical play everywhere you look.

PARTY - it is the season!! Move your party to the dance floor and away from the bar. The multidirectional, three dimensional movement of dance is great for stability and balance, and it helps your body metabolise the sugar (which is likely you have ingested) with Christmas party food and drink.

PEACE switches off the stress hormones (cortisol & adrenalin) and switches on the anabolic hormones (progesterone) that keep your mind and body strong during this potentially stressful time of year.

Everyone has a different solution for finding ‘inner peace’, but we can agree that time for daily mindfulness, gratitude and calm helps maintain a healthy life balance. Try guided meditation with the Omvana app (recommended by The Imperfect Mum) or quiet time in nature.

Make time each day for the 3Ps and stay fit this festive season.

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6. Balance your inner body system – Healthy alkaline

pH levels can mean the difference between feeling great and feeling drained. If your acid levels are too high, you could lack energy. ACV helps the body to regulate your alkaline levels and keep your energy up.

7. Keep your sinuses clear – Whether you are suffering with a cold, allergies or sinus congestion, ACV can cleanse the lymph nodes and clear away that excess mucus.

8. Prevent yeast infections – Let’s face it. Thrush is

not fun. Apple cider vinegar can help rid your body of candida – the yeast that causes thrush.

9. Reduce heartburn – Heartburn is caused by

stomach acid and thus it might seem odd to treat this issue with an acidic product. But adding one teaspoon of apple cider vinegar to a glass of water can help relieve the symptoms of heartburn.

10. Detox after the silly season

– Your body may take a beating during Christmas with the extra food and beverages. Use ACV as part of your detox program to stimulate cardiovascular circulation and help detoxify the liver.

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Your Dog in Cairns Looking for an off-leash area were you can let your dog frolic without the fear of getting in trouble? We’ve hunted down a few of the best dog parks from Port Douglas to Bramston Beach.

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FIRST CHRISTMAS STORY Jenna Gallina Sure, your baby won’t remember his or her first Christmas but you certainly will! And you’ll have the stacks and stacks of photos to prove it. So here are some tips on making baby’s first Christmas just that little bit extra special.

SPLURGE ON CHRISTMAS PJ’S

Of course, your baby will probably be too young to

It’s just not Christmas without a new set of PJ’s and there are so many adorable Christmas pyjama sets for little ones.

remember or even participate in most of these but the memories are for you as well.

GET CRAFTY WITH CHRISTMAS KEEPSAKES

SEND A PERSONAL MESSAGE FROM SANTA

Create a Christmas canvas to help commemorate just how wee your little one was by taking an imprint of your bub’s hand or foot and making it into a Christmas-themed picture. Have a look online and see what you can find but our favourites include a Christmas footprint penguin, or a reindeer handprint.

Talk to Santa is a great website for this. Simply upload your

DESIGN A PERSONALISED ORNAMENT

Head over to YouTube and check out Super Simple Songs

details and within 48 hours the elves with send your bub a video from Santa. You can share it with friends and family through social media. www.talktosanta.com

INTRODUCE YOUR LITTLE ONE TO CHRISTMAS CAROLS

There are a number of personalised ornaments you can buy online or in stores to commemorate the occasion, many of which allow you to add an image, bub’s name or a special message.

which offers a number of Christmas classics with cute

STAGE A PHOTO SHOOT

MAKE A CHRISTMAS TIME CAPSULE

Many professional photographers offer Christmas specials where you can get a few great portraits of your little one for a good price. Or, you can stage a photo shoot yourself.

You may want to grab a couple family ones too and we highly recommend dressing up in ugly Christmas sweaters to mark the occasion. Make sure you continue the ugly Christmas sweater tradition every year. This is another great way to capture how much bub has grown.

puppets, colourful animation and more. This is a great way to introduce bub to Santa, the songs and the colours of

Christmas. www.youtube.com/user/SuperSimpleSongs

Pick up a beautiful Christmas gift box and, once Christmas is over, fill it with the mementos from above – the PJ’s, the stocking, the ornament and some photos of the day.

PERSONALISE A STOCKING Get bub a special stocking of his own and fill it with little goodies.

START A TRADITION There are so many wonderful Christmas traditions to try out. We love Christmas advent calendars, Elf on the Shelf, a Christmas Eve Box (where you include a new set of PJ’s, a Christmas book or DVD, a tin of Milo and a few other goodies to enjoy on Christmas Eve) and taking a drive to see the Christmas lights.

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WHAT'S ON DEC Wednesday 2 CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT Ravizza Park, Edmonton 6.30pm / Cost / Family JUMP MANIA - TODDLER TIME CHRISTMAS PARTY Jump Mania, Raintrees Shopping Centre Jumping Santa and Free gift for every child RSVP - info@jumpmania.com.au 9.00am / Cost / Family

Thursday 3 CONSTRUCTION NIGHT BUILD SANTAS SLEIGH Cazalys Kids Room www.cazalys.com.au 6.30pm / Gold Coin / Kids

Friday 4 CAIRNS TAIPANS VS SYDNEY Cairns Convention Centre www.taipans.com 6.30pm / Cost / Family

Saturday 5 MOVIE NIGHT FREE POPCORN & CORDIAL Cazalys Kids Room www.cazalys.com.au 6.30pm / Gold Coin / Kids OPEN DAY - CAIRNS LOCAL DISASTER COORDINATION CENTRE 61 - 79 Windarra Street, Woree www.cairns.qld.gov.au/disaster 9.00am / Free / Family SEA FM'S NORTHERN NOEL FINALS Cairns Central www.995seafm.com.au

11.00am / Free / Family FREE ENTRY TO THE GALLERY Cairns Regional Gallery, Cnr Abbott and Shields Street www.cairnsregionalgallery.com.au 10.00am / Free / Family CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT Atherton Showgrounds 6.00pm / Family

Sunday 6 PAKMAG CHRISTMAS PARTY Cazalys Cairns www.pakmag.com.au 4.00pm - 6.00pm / Free / Family CAROLS IN THE COOL Cairns Presbyterian Church www.cairnspc.org.au 5.00pm / Free / Family PALM COVE MARKETS Williams Esplanade www.cairns.qld.gov.au/whats-on/ markets 8.00am / Free / Family THE PEANUTS MOVIE - AHL CHARITY SCREENING BCC Earlville and Event Cairns Central All funds raised goes to the FNQ Hospital Foundation www.eventcinemas.com.au 11.00am / $10 CAROLS AT THE KNOB Yorkeys Knob 6.00pm / Family

Tuesday 8 SANTA SACK - GROUP GAMES Cazalys Kids Room www.cazalys.com.au 6.30pm / Gold Coin / Kids CHRISTMAS LIGHTS RIDE Esplanade Lagoon

"Dutchy picks PakMag Christmas Party on Sunday 6th at 4.00pm" www.active8change.com.au 5.00pm / Family

CHRISTMAS ACTIVITY DECORATE YOUR OWN TSHIRT Craft and Sewing Studio enquiries@craftnsewing.com.au 9.00am / Cost / Adult

Thursday 10 MRS CLAUS FACE PAINTING Bunnings Smithfield 6.00pm / Family

BABINDA WONDERLAND EXPERIENCE Babinda RSL Memorial Hall 4067 2474 10.00am - 2.00pm & 5.00pm - 8.00pm / $5 pp / Family

STARRY NIGHT CINEMA PAPER PLANES Sugarworld Gardens www.facebook.com/ starrynightcinema 7.00pm / Cost / Family

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HANDMADE EXPO & VINTAGE MARKET Fred Moule Pavilion facebook. com/handmadeexpo 9.00am / Free / Family

CAROLS IN GORDONVALE Norman Park 4.00pm / Family CAIRNS TAIPANS VS ILLAWARRA Cairns Convention Centre www.taipans.com 6.30pm / Cost / Family

CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT Fogarty Park www.cairns.qld.gov.au/whats-on 6.00pm / Free / Family

BABINDA WONDERLAND EXPERIENCE Babinda RSL Memorial Hall 4067 2474 7.00pm - 9.00pm / $5 pp / Family SEA FM'S I BELIEVE IN XMAS & SANTA ARRIVAL Cazalys www.995seafm.com.au 12.00pm / Free / Kids

Saturday 12 MRS CLAUS & SANTA Target Mareeba 11.00am / Family NIKKI THE CLOWN FACEPAINTING Smithfield Tavern 5.30pm / Family

BABINDA WONDERLAND EXPERIENCE Babinda RSL Memorial Hall 4067 2474 10.00am - 2.00pm & 5.00pm - 8.00pm / $5 pp / Family CINEBUZZ CREW SCREENING THE GOOD DINOSAUR BCC and Event Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au 10.30am / Cost / Family

Monday 14 BABINDA WONDERLAND EXPERIENCE Babinda RSL Memorial Hall 4067 2474 10.00am - 2.00pm & 5.00pm - 8.00pm / $5 pp / Family

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WHAT'S ON DEC Monday 14 SCHOOL HOLIDAY WORKSHOP - WOODEN ASSEBLAGE WITH KYLIE BURKE Ages 3 - 8 with carer Cairns Regional Gallery www.cairnsregionalgallery.com.au 10.00am / $14 / Kids SCHOOL HOLIDAY WORKSHOP - WOODEN ASSEBLAGE WITH KYLIE BURKE Ages 8 - 14 Cairns Regional Gallery www.cairnsregionalgallery.com.au 1.00pm / $18 / Kids

Tuesday 15 BABINDA WONDERLAND EXPERIENCE Babinda RSL Memorial Hall 4067 2474 10.00am - 2.00pm & 5.00pm - 8.00pm / $5 pp / Family SCHOOL HOLIDAY WORKSHOP - TEXTILE CHRISTMAS TREES WITH LOUISA ENNIS-THOMAS Ages 2 - 7 with carer Cairns Regional Gallery www.cairnsregionalgallery.com.au 10.00am / $14 / Kids SCHOOL HOLIDAY WORKSHOP- TEXTILE CHRISTMAS TREES WITH LOUISA ENNIS-THOMAS Ages 6 - 12 Cairns Regional Gallery www.cairnsregionalgallery.com.au 1.00pm / $18 / Kids

Wednesday 16 CHRISTMAS NIKKI PUPPET SHOW, MUSIC & FACE PAINTING

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Atherton Library 10.30am / Family STARRY NIGHT CINEMA SHAUN THE SHEEP Botanic Gardens www.facebook.com/ starrynightcinema 7.00pm / Cost / Family CHICKS AT THE FLICKS SCREENING - JOY BCC and Event Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au 7.00pm / Cost / Adult HOT FM'S CAVALCADE OF LIGHTS Cairns Showgrounds www.hotfm.com.au/fnq 7.00pm / Free / Family SCHOOL HOLIDAY WORKSHOP - WOVEN CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS WITH SALTWATER CREEK BASKETRY Ages 6 - 12 Cairns Regional Gallery www.cairnsregionalgallery.com.au 10.00am & 1.00pm / $18 / Kids

Thursday 17 CAIRNS TAIPANS VS PERTH Cairns Convention Centre www.taipans.com 6.30pm / Cost / Family STARRY NIGHT CINEMA - RISE OF THE GUARDIANS Sugarworld Gardens www.facebook.com/ starrynightcinema 7.00pm / Cost / Family SCHOOL HOLIDAY WORKSHOP - CELEBRITY PORTRAITS WITH ANDREA HUELIN Ages 8 - 12 Cairns Regional Gallery www.cairnsregionalgallery.com.au

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"Mark picks Babinda Wonderland Experience from Saturday 12th" 10.00am / $18 / Kids SCHOOL HOLIDAY WORKSHOP- CELEBRITY PORTRAITS WITH ANDREA HUELIN Ages 11 - 16 Cairns Regional Gallery www.cairnsregionalgallery.com.au 1.00pm / $18 / Kids

Friday 18 MOVIE NIGHT - FREE POPCORN & CORDIAL Cazalys Kids Room www.cazalys.com.au 6.30pm / Gold Coin / Kids STABLE ON THE STRAND Strand Park - Townsville www.stableonthestrand.com.au 5.30pm / Free / Family SCHOOL HOLIDAY WORKSHOP - PLATE PAINTING WITH HAYLEY GILLESPIE Ages 8 - 14 Cairns Regional Gallery www.cairnsregionalgallery.com.au 10.00am / $38 / Kids

Saturday 19 MRS CLAUS & SANTA Target Mareeba 11.00am / Family CHRISTMAS NIKKI FACEPAINTING Trinity Beach Tavern 5.30pm / Family COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS CAROLS City Church Cairns www.citychurchcairns.com.au 6.30pm / Free / Family FAMILY FUN DAY City Church Cairns

www.citychurchcairns.com.au 4.00pm / Free / Family CHRISTMAS ARTS AND CRAFTS Cazalys Kids Room www.cazalys.com.au 6.30pm / Gold Coin / Kids STABLE ON THE STRAND Strand Park - Townsville www.stableonthestrand.com.au 5.30pm / Free / Family JUMP MANIA ANNUAL CHRISTMAS FUNDRAISER Jump Mania, Raintrees Shopping Centre www.jumpmania.com.au All Day / Cost / Family

Sunday 20 CHRISTMAS ARTS AND CRAFTS Cazalys Kids Room www.cazalys.com.au 6.30pm / Gold Coin / Kids STABLE ON THE STRAND Strand Park - Townsville www.stableonthestrand.com.au 5.30pm / Free / Family

Monday 21 CHRISTMAS ARTS AND CRAFTS Cazalys Kids Room www.cazalys.com.au 6.30pm / Gold Coin / Kids STABLE ON THE STRAND Strand Park - Townsville www.stableonthestrand.com.au 5.30pm / Free / Family

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WHAT'S ON DEC Tuesday 22 STABLE ON THE STRAND Strand Park - Townsville www.stableonthestrand.com.au 5.30pm / Free / Family

Wednesday 23 STARRY NIGHT CINEMA FROZEN Botanic Gardens www.facebook.com/ starrynightcinema 7.00pm / Cost / Family

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Friday 25 CHRISTMAS DAY AT PARADISE PALMS

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NIKKI THE CLOWN FACEPAINTING Smithfield Tavern 5.30pm / Family

CAIRNS TAIPANS VS NEW ZEALAND Cairns Convention Centre www.taipans.com 6.30pm / Cost / Family

Monday 28 GROUP GAMES Cazalys Kids Room www.cazalys.com.au 6.30pm / Gold Coin / Kids JUMP MANIA - BOXING DAY HOLIDAY BOUNCE SESSIONS Jump Mania, Raintrees Shopping Centre www.jumpmania.com.au All Day / Cost / Family

JUMP MANIA - NYE TWILIGHT BOUNCE SESSION Jump Mania, Raintrees Shopping Centre www.jumpmania.com.au 4.00pm - 6.00pm / Cost / Family NEW YEARS EVE Esplanade www.cairns.qld.gov.au 6.00pm / Free / Family

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REGULAR MARKETS ATHERTON MARKETS DATE First Saturday of the month TIME From 7am to 12 noon LOCATION Platypus Park, Herberton Road, Atherton ESPLANADE MARKETS DATE Every Saturday TIME From 8am to 4pm LOCATION Lagoon, Cairns HERBERTON MARKETS DATE Monthly every third Sunday TIME From 7.00am to noon LOCATION Wondecla Sports Ground

HOLLOWAYS BEACH MARKETS DATE 2nd Sunday of the month LOCATION Holloways Beach Foreshore INDOOR MARKETS DATE Every 2nd Sunday TIME From 7am to 12pm LOCATION Merriland Hall (Robert St) LIONS CLUB, ATHERTON YUNGABURRA DATE 4th Saturday of the month TIME From 7.30am to 12.30pm LOCATION Bruce Jones Park Yungaburra MALANDA MARKETS DATE Every 3rd Saturday of the month TIME From 7.30 - 12.30pm LOCATION Malanda Showgrounds (opposite Jack May Park) NIGHT MARKETS DATE Every Day from 5pm to 11pm LOCATION 71-75 The Esplanade (Opposite the Lagoon)

MOUNT SHERIDAN PLAZA MARKETS DATE 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month (Except December 13/12/15 and 20/12/15) TIME From 9am to 3pm LOCATION Mount Sheridan Plaza PORT DOUGLAS MARKETS DATE Every Sunday TIME From 8am to 2pm LOCATION Anzac Park RAVENSHOE MARKETS DATE 4th Sunday of the month TIME 8am to 12noon LOCATION Tumoulin Railway Station RUSTY'S MARKETS DATE Every Friday/Saturday TIME 5am to 6pm DATE Every Sunday TIME 5am to 3pm

TANKS ART CENTRE MARKETS DATE Last Sunday of the month (April to November excluding August) TIME From 9am to 2pm LOCATION Tanks Art Centre, Collins Avenue, Edge Hill TOLGA MARKETS DATE 1st Sunday of the month TIME 7am to 12noon LOCATION Morrow Park Racecourse

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Regular EVENTS

Monday General Bowling, 12.00pm - 8.30pm Friday, Saturday General Bowling, 9.00am - 11.00pm Sunday General Bowling, 10.00am start

FREE FITNESS ON THE ESPLANADE

MON, TUE, THUR, FRI

MONDAYS Seniors Steady Steps 9.30am, Fogarty Park Fitness Playground - Green Gym Circuit 5.30pm, Lagoon Café

FRIDAYS Milo In2Cricket (Term Times) Time/Cost: 4.30pm, from $35 (9 wks)

WEDNESDAYS

Ladies Netball Time/Cost: 10.00am, $13 (includes entry to Tiny Tots for 1 Child)

INFLATABLE KINGDOM SCHOOL HOLIDAYS: EVERYDAY Time: 9.00am - 4.00pm Cairns Indoor Sports, Mayers St, Manunda

SCHOOL TERM: WEEKENDS & PUBLIC HOLIDAYS Time: 9.00am - 4.00pm Cairns Indoor Sports, Mayers St, Manunda

INFLATABLE KINGDOM FOR TINY TOTS WEEKENDS Time: 9.00am - 4.00pm Cairns Indoor Sports, Mayers St, Manunda

SCHOOL TERM: MON, TUE, THUR, FRI Time: 9.00am - 12.00pm Cairns Indoor Sports, Mayers St, Manunda

CAZALYS KIDS CLUB THUR, FRI 6.00 - 9.00pm

SAT, SUN 12.00 - 2.00pm & 6.00 - 9.00pm

GO BOWLING VARIOUS DAYS Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday General Bowling, 9.00am - 10.00pm

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Tiny Tots Time/Cost: (During school term) 9.00am - 12.00pm, $7

THURSDAYS

TUESDAYS Time: 5.30pm, Family Entertainment

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CAIRNS INDOOR SPORTS

In2Soccer (Term Times - 3+ Years) Time/Cost: 4.15pm, from $40 (10 wks)

MONDO CAFÉ BAR & GRILL

Kids Disco’s at Brothers Open to kids aged 3 - 12 years Time: 3.30 - 6.00pm

TRINITY ANGLICAN CHURCH, PROGRESS RD, WHITEROCK 1ST & 3RD SUNDAY Families@5 -Small church service we have craft activities, play games, bible stories, also singing, communion is also offered and colouring in for the children. Then after there is a sausage sizzle with tea, coffee and cold water.

For further information please phone Fr. Don or Carolynn Ford on 40511070

CRAFT & SEWING STUDIO 4053 4421 Edge Hill Piccones

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LIBRARIES STORYTIMES Edmonton Library 1st Thursday of the month, 10:30 - 11:30am Gordonvale Library: 1st Tuesday of the month, 10:30 - 11:30am Manunda Library: 1st Wednesday of the month, 10:30 - 11:30am Stratford Library: 2nd Tuesday of the month, 10:30 - 11:30am City Library: 2nd Wednesday of the month, 10:30 - 11:30am Babinda Library: 3rd Monday of the month, 10:30 - 11:30am Smithfield Library: 3rd Tuesday of the month, 10:30 - 11:30am Earlville Library: 4th Thursday of the month, 10:30 - 11:30am

Calligraphy Qigong Yoga - Yoga & Thai Chi Techniques 6.30am, Lagoon Deck Bouldering - Intro to Rock Climbing 5pm, Bouldering Park

WEDNESDAYS Running Start - Intro to Safe Running Techniques 6.30am, Lagoon Café Mumbalates 9.30am, Fogarty Park Beach Volleyball 5.30pm, Volleyball Courts

THURSDAYS Box Fit 6.30am, Fogarty Park Stage Zumba Fitness 5.30pm, Fogarty Park Stage

KIDS SEWING CLASSES Wed & Thur 3.30 - 5.30pm

PATCHWORK/SEWING CLASSES

BABY RHYME TIMES Earlville Library: 1st Tuesday of the month, 10:30 - 11.00am Smithfield Library: 2nd Thursday of the month, 10:30 - 11.00am Stratford Library: 3rd Thursday of the month, 10:30 - 11.00am Manunda Library: 4th Tuesday of the month, 10:30 - 11.00am City Library: 4th Wednesday of the month, 10:30 - 11.00am

LEGO MANIA Manunda Library: Fridays during school term, 3:30 - 4:30pm Smithfield Library: Fridays during school term, 3:30 - 4:30pm Gordonvale Library: Thursdays during school term, 3:30 - 4:30pm Earlville Library: 3rd Wednesday of the month, 3:30 - 4:30pm Edmonton Library: 3rd Thursday of the month, 3:30 - 4:30pm

MONDAY READ CLUB Smithfield Library: Mondays during school term: 3:30 - 4:30pm

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Tues 5.30 - 8.30pm Wed 9.30am - 12.30pm Fri 9.30am -12.30pm

BEADING CLASSES Thur 10.00 - 11.30am

READY STEADY GO KIDS SATURDAYS FRIDAYS Back to Basics - Intro to Safe Fitness Exercise 6.30am, Lagoon Deck Aqua Zumba 5.30pm, Lagoon

SATURDAYS Sahaja Yoga Meditation 7.30am, Lagoon Lawn H.I.I.T - Interval Training 8.00am, Lagoon Café Aqua Aerobics 9.00am, Lagoon

BROTHERS LEAGUES CLUB SUNDAYS

Multi Sport & Exercise Program for Kids Time: (during school terms) 9.00 - 11.15am Trinity Beach State School Sports Hall 2.5 - 4yrs

UNITING CARE COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICE WEDNESDAYS Play Connect Grow Supported Playgroup Location: 98 Birch St, Manunda Time: 9.30 - 11.30am During school terms Cost: Free (Gold Coin donation appreciated) Children 0 - 5 years Call Michelle 4032 6800 for more info

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Traditional Christmas trees are beautiful. But they can be messy.

Even the artificial ones can leave a mess to clean up which is why many families are considering Christmas trees that think outside the cardboard box. Instead of adding a traditional Christmas tree to the corner, why not consider a deco hung canvas tree? Simply hang it up and you’re done. When it’s time to clean up from Christmas, roll it up and put it away until next year.

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For those working with a small space, this Rosemary Tree is a simple and eloquent solution. You can still enjoy the beautiful smell of Christmas without the mess. Using a saw, simply cut various pieces of wood and attached rosemary, evergreen or other fresh greenery to each board using a hot glue gun. Use painters tape to secure the boards on the wall in a tree form.

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Add a bit of the beach to your tropical Christmas with this adorable driftwood tree idea. The kids will love collecting bits of driftwood to bring home. Follow the same directions as above (Rosemary tree) to secure each piece of driftwood and then decorate with pine cones, evergreen, Christmas ornaments and fairy lights.

One of the best things about choosing a Christmas tree to place on the wall is that you don’t have to make space in your home. The presents can still sit under the wall hanging but without that cluttered look.

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Personalise Christmas with this adorable idea. Choose some of your favourite family photos or why not give the kids the camera and let them choose some things they would like to photograph? We especially love the black and white vintage look. Simply choose photos and arrange on a clean wall into a Christmas tree, complete with the trunk and star on the top.

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For those who still want a traditional tree but are sick of picking up broken ornaments that your toddler has grabbed from the bottom of the tree, then here is a stunning alternative. Simply add star wall stickers around the tree as well as a few star decorations on the top of the tree (where little fingers cannot reach).

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TROPICAL PARTY The heat is on! Host your own tropical Christmas party and celebrate the sizzling hot summer. Here are a few fun ways to get into the festive spirit.

1. Light it up – wrap fairy lights around palm trees in the backyard to give the area a bit of a glow.

2. Get crafty – make your own Christmas tropical wreath to hang on the door. This is a great project to do with the kids too.

3. Tropical treats – you cannot go wrong with a BBQ-

inspired party with plenty of shrimp, chicken and meats paired with various tropical salads. A fun summery starter are these delicious Cubed Watermelon Bites from www.addapinch.com.au. Simply sandwich feta in between two pieces of cubed watermelon and drizzle with balsamic glaze.

4. Decorate – give your backyard a taste of the tropics

with an adorable pineapple gold glitter banner from Etsy store BashandCoParty. Stock up on paper umbrellas to add to the drinks and choose colourful paper lanterns to hang from the ceiling.

5. Go Green - Amp up the Christmas vibes on your table

setting with tropical greenery. Simply add some leaves and ferns to the glasses and cutlery. Secure with brown string for a festive feel.

6. Fruity Hats - Make your own DIY fruit inspired party hats from www.studiodiy.com

7. Taste the tropics – it’s not a Christmas party without

cocktails (or mocktails) in Christmas colours. Try the Match Mint Ice Tea from www.loveandlemons.com and pair with the Strawberry Lime Rose Sangria from www.kitchentreaty.com

8. Perfect your pavlova – No Australian Christmas would be

complete without a pavlova! Try this Raspberry Pomegranate Layered Pavola at www.hungryaustralian.com

9. Festive fancy dress – costume parties are always fun

but it can be quite uncomfortable to dress up in the heat.

Pair your shorts, togs and thongs with these DIY party printables from Etsy store CreativeSenseCo.

10. Kiddie pool coldies – fill two kiddies pools with ice and drinks for the day. Fill one with adult drinks and one with juice for the little ones.

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T O P T H I N G S T O D O W I T H T H E FA M I LY O V E R T H E H O L I D AY S BROWSE INTO BUNNINGS FA M I LY F U N E V E N T Bunnings hosts a Christmas party each year and this year promises to be great at both the Smithfield and Portsmith location. The party starts at 6.00pm until 8.00pm on 10 December and will include adult and kids’ workshops, light refreshments and a visit from Santa.

PAKMAG CHRISTMAS PARTY AT CAZALYS "Dance with Prancer and Boogie with Blitzen" at our annual PakMag reader’s party on 6 December 4.00pm - 6.00pm at Cazalys Cairns. Sponsored by PakMag, Cazalys Cairns, QCCU, Calanna, Pharmacy and Sea FM, you can expect a night of dancing, prizes, music, games, carols and a special visit from Santa Claus.

TA K E A C H R I S T M A S L I G H T T O U R The Hot FM Cavalcade of Lights heads out on 16 December at 7.00pm from the Cairns Showgrounds. Follow the Hot FM Hot Rod, covered in Christmas decorations, through the surrounding suburbs – as far north as Smithfield and as far south as Gordonvale to see the houses that have worked hard to cover their homes in Christmas Lights.

You can also do your own tour which may be suitable if you have little ones. Many of the homes allow you to get out of the car and walk around to see the different displays. Check out the full list of Christmas lights around Cairns on their Facebook Page.

TA K E I N A T W I L I G H T S L I D E Sugarworld Water Park has Friday night twilight slides from 4.00pm to 8.00pm until 11 December. This is a great way to cool down and enjoy an evening out with the kids.

P I C N I C AT C A R O L S

BY CANDLELIGHT There are various Carols by Candlelight events held around Cairns in December. Bring your own picnic or treat the family to chips, ice cream and glow sticks sold at the venue: • Fogarty Park, Cairns, Sunday 13 December • Ravizza Park, Edmonton, Wednesday 2 December 6.30pm • Atherton Showgrounds, Saturday, 5 December 6.00pm • Yorkey’s Knob, Sunday 6 December, 5.00pm • Carols in the Cool, 6 December from 5.00pm • Grodonvale Carols in the Park, 11 December from 4.00pm • Cairns City Church, Sunday 19 December, from 4.00pm

GIVE A GIFT Kmart’s Wishing Tree is now in its 27th year and provides families with a beautiful way to give something back to those who need it most. Simply visit a Kmart store to give a gift or donate online at http://wishingtree.kmart.com.au/.

Their goal is to collect 500,000 gifts this year.

D O N AT E T O S P R E A D C H E E R

• Amethyst Street and Crest Close, Bayview Heights

The Mayor’s Christmas Appeal is another way you can get involved in helping those less fortunate at Christmas. Funds raised are used to buy hampers for local families who need a helping hand to help make their Christmas festive.

• Charnley Close, Ragnar and Brutus Streets and Mt Peter Road, Edmonton

S M I L E W I T H S A N TA

• Mayflower Street, Mt Sheridan • Balaclava Road and Mansfield Street, Earlville • Dahlia Close, Mooroobool

Santa arrives from the North Pole to various venues around Cairns, starting as early as 7 November. You can catch him and enjoy your annual photo at:

• Moana Close, Woree

• Stockland Shopping Centre, Earlville

• Keirle Avenue, Edge Hill

• Smithfield Village Shopping Centre, Smithfield

• Shamrock Avenue, Brinsmead

• Cairns Central, Cairns

• Krakatoa Close, Smithfield

• Mount Sheridan Plaza, Mount Sheridan

• Propeller Court, Trinity Park

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LASERFUN SCHOOL HOLIDAY SPECIAL

THE YOUNG COMPANY It's back! TYC’s Annual Super Summer Drama School is now in its 7th year.

During the four-day programs students develop the essentials of stage performance through improvisation, roleplay and characterisation activities.

PROGRAM 1: HEARTS & SPADES Painting the roses red with special guest costume artist hayley gillespie – 5- 12yrs

For more information visit www.badfishy.com.au, call 04 9949 0030 or email bookings@badfishy.com.au Bookings are essential and subject to availability.

AQUA FUN From 26th December through to 26th January 2016, 10.00 am – 4.00pm (sessions start on the hour) Cost: $15/50 min, $20/2 x 50 min sessions

Every Wednesday during school holidays starting on 9th December 1.00pm - 4.00 pm Unlimited Laser Tag for $25/person 4.00pm - 10.00pm ‘Mates Rates.’ Show us you are connected to Laserfun on social media for $5 games. Like us or follow us on Facebook or Instagram to get the deal.

Players must be over six years old and wear enclosed shoes. For more information or to book phone 4031 9865, email www.laserfun.com.au or follow LaserfunCairns on Facebook.

This four-day program runs from Monday 7 Dec - Thursday 10 Dec, 9.00am – 3.00pm each day and finishes with a final performance showcase at 2.15pm on the 11th for friends and family members.

KIDS CLUB

PROGRAM 2: CHRISTMAS CHAOS:

For more information or to book visit www. cairnswakepark.com or call 4038 1304.

There is an abundance of art workshops available throughout the school holidays leading up to Christmas at the Cairns Regional Gallery.

Bookings are required.

14TH DEC

CRAFT ‘N SEWING STUDIO

Wooden Asseblage with Kylie Burke, Ages 3 - 8 10.00am, with carer Cost: $14

Operation mrs clause with special guest costume artist hayley gillespie - 5-12yrs This four-day program runs from Monday 14 – Thursday 17 Dec, 9.00am – 3.00pm each day and finishes with a final performance showcase at 2.15pm on the 17th for friends and family members.

MASTER CLASSES IN DECEMBER One day programs from 9.00am to 5.00pm for 5-12 year olds Monday 21st, Circus and Physical Theatre Tuesday 22nd, Performing with a Script Wednesday 23rd, Musical Theatre Please visit www.theyoungcompany.com.au for more information or call TYC on 4041 4066 or email info@theyoungcompany.com.au

CAIRNS RECREATION CENTRE SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM Running Monday to Fridays throughout the holiday period (except public holidays) Full day and half day options available 8.00am to 5.30pm Cost: Full Day $42 - Half Day $28 For more information visit www.cairnsrecreationcentre.com.au phone 4053 5353 or email info@cairnsrecreationcentre.com.au Bookings are not essential but are recommended. Registration forms can be collected from the centre or downloaded off their website.

BAD FISHY Bad Fishy Jet Boat Rides operate daily during the school holidays (except Christmas Day) 11.30am and 2.00pm (additional rides open upon demand) Cost: Adults $69, Kids $39 (under 16 and at least 1.2m tall) and Family (2 adults + 2 Kids) $180.

20% OFF WHEN YOU MENTION PAKMAG AT TIME OF BOOKING

Selected days in school holidays – please call 07 4038 1304 for days.

From 8.30am – 10.00am Cost: $35

The Craft and Sewing Studio will be offering Christmas Craft classes leading up to Christmas this December at their studio at Piccones Village on Pease Street.

MAKE 3 CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS 14th Dec, 10.00am & 2.00pm Cost: $15

ANGEL DOLL ON A STICK 15th Dec, 10.00am Cost: $25

BEADED ANGEL 15th Dec, 2.00pm Cost: $15

CHRISTMAS HOUSE TISSUE BOX COVER 17th Dec, 10.00am Cost: $25

CANDY CANE HORSE 18th Dec, 10.00am Cost: $15

Children eight and under need to have an adult present at all times.

Bookings are essential. To book or get information call 4053 4421 or email enquiries@craftnsewing.com.au

GO BOWLING Go Bowling are offering Tenpin Bowling Deals for this School Holidays.

KIDS HAPPY HOUR

All School Holidays - $6 games between 9.00am - 10.00am and 3.00pm - 4.00pm seven days a week.

Go Bowling is open seven days a week from 9.00am till late. All offers are per person and include shoe hire.

Call 4053 3497 or visit www.gobowling.com.au/cairns to check out their FAMILY and ECLUB deals.

Bookings are essential.

CAIRNS REGIONAL GALLERY

Wooden Asseblage with Kylie Burke, Ages 8 - 14 1.00pm Cost: $18

15TH DEC Textile Christmas Trees with Louisa Ennis-Thomas, Ages 2 - 7 10.00am, with carer Cost: $14 Textile Christmas Trees with Louisa Ennis-Thomas, Ages 6 - 12 1.00pm Cost: $18

16TH DEC Woven Christmas Ornaments with Saltwater Creek Basketry, Ages 6 - 12 10.00am Cost: $18 Woven Christmas Ornaments with Saltwater Creek Basketry, Ages 6 - 12 1.00pm Cost: $18

17TH DEC Celebrity Portraits with Andrea Huelin, Ages 8 - 12 10.00am Cost: $18 Celebrity Portraits with Andrea Huelin, Ages 11 - 16 1.00pm Cost: $18

18TH DEC Plate Painting with Hayley Gillespie, Ages 8 - 14 10.00am Cost: $38 The Cairns Regional Gallery is located at the corner of Abbott and Shields Street, Cairns. For more information or to book, call 4046 4888 or email programs@cairnsregionalgallery.com.au www.pakmag.com.au DECEMBER 2015

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LASERTAG CAIRNS OUTDOOR LASERTAG MEGA AND ZOMBIE SESSIONS

Starting first weekend of holidays. These also count their school holiday half price deals (every session after your first on the holidays is half price until school goes back) Sunday afternoons at 12.00pm - 4.30pm for mega sessions and 3.00pm - 5.15pm for zombie sessions Cost: $30pp for Mega sessions (includes free sausage sizzle) and $24pp for Zombie sessions

head for two hours of continuous fun.

Inflatable Kingdom Cairns is open every day during the school holidays (except December 25th to 28th and January 1st) 9.00am until 4.00pm, 164 Mayers Street, Manunda at Cairns Indoor Sports

THE AUSTRALIAN ARMOUR & ARTILLERY MUSEUM

For more information, phone 4032 2844, email admin@inflatablekingdom.com.au, www.facebook/inflatablekingdomcairns or visit www.inflatablekingdom.com.au

For more information or to book go to www.cairnslasertag.com.au or email info@cairnslasertag.com.au

DANCE 2XS

CAZALYS

Keep busy and have fun at the Dance 2XS school holiday workshops.

CHRISTMAS SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN AT CAZALYS KIDS’ CLUB

January Pre booking - SCHOOL HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS

FUNKY JAZZ

12th Dec, Dramatic Play

Wednesday 6, 13 & 20 January 4.00pm to 5.00pm - Beginners 5.00pm to 6.00pm - Advanced $15 per session

13th Dec, Table Top Games

TUMBLING

In the Kids’ Room from 6.30pm - 9pm just $2 entry fee

14th Dec, Bowling Fun & Hoopla 17th Dec, Balloon making fun and Games 18th Dec, Movie Night - Free Popcorn & cordial 19th Dec, Christmas Arts and Crafts (also at 12pm) 20th Dec, Christmas Arts and Crafts (also at 12pm) 21st Dec, Christmas Arts and Crafts 24th Dec, Christmas Arts and Crafts 25th Dec, Closed Christmas Day 26th Dec, Party Games (also at 12pm) 27th Dec, Scavenger Hunt – Prizes (also at 12pm) 28th Dec, Group Games

GymSports FNQ

Thursday 7, 14 & 21 January 3.00pm to 4.00pm - Cartwheels & Walkovers 4.00pm to 5.00pm - Aerials & Handsprings $15 per session

SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN

Monday 11 & 18 January 11.00am to 3.00pm - Arts, Games, Cheerleading, Acrobatics, Tumbling, Dance & Movies $35 per session Book your spot today! Phone 4033 5315, email dance@2xs.com.au, visit www.dance2xs.net.au or head to Corner Atticus St & Salter Cl, Woree.

JUMP MANIA

Check out their website for NEW deals, offers and party packages www.leisureisland.com.au

TAKE A STEP BACK IN TIME AND BE BLOWN AWAY The largest display of Armoured vehicles and Artillery Pieces in the Southern Hemisphere.

Tank Rides Daily at 11.00am and 2.00pm Open 7 Days 9.30am to 4.30pm

PAKMAG SPECIAL: CUT OUT THE VOUCHER IN PAKMAG ON PAGE 53 AND RECEIVE 15% OFF ENTRY. Valid till 31st January (conditions apply).

For more information call 4038 1665 or visit www.ausarmour.com

Nexus Combined Martial Arts CHRISTMAS PROGRAM 14th, 16th and 18th Dec 9.00am - 3.00pm $60 per child (discounts for families and multiple day bookings)

BACK TO SCHOOL PROGRAM 18th, 20th and 22nd Jan 9.00am - 3.00pm $60 per child (discounts for families and multiple day bookings) Bookings Essential.

Please phone Linda on 4038 3348 or visit www.nexuscombinedma.com.au

BEGIN BRIGHT BEGIN BRIGHT CHRISTMAS CRAFT

JANUARY GYMNASTICS HOLIDAY PROGRAM

72 interconnected trampolines + 7 activity zones + 80 jumpers per session equals the best fun you'll have all holidays!

Pre Book and save $5 per child

SATURDAY 19 DECEMBER

Bookings are required.

Jump Manias Annual Christmas Fundraiser $5 from every jump ticket sale goes to Youth Mental Health & Suicide Prevention in FNQ

For more information or to book, call 4032 1994 or email cairns@beginbright.com.au

LITTLE LIFESAVERS

MONDAY 28 DECEMBER

SURF LIFE SAVING QUEENSLAND HAVE A NEW PROGRAM

South Cairns Gymnastics will be running an exciting holiday program in 2016 It will cater for 5 - 11 year olds. Children will have the opportunity to experience swinging on ropes, bars and rings, balancing on the beams, bouncing on the trampolines, and jumping into the foam pit as well as plenty of fun games and activities.

No gymnastics experience is required to attend these programs. Each participant will receive an icy-pole, and a colouring and activity sheet. Fresh Fruit will be provided for morning tea.

What to bring: A full water bottle, breathable fitted clothing, Hair tied back, a good attitude and lots of energy!! Please note: Walk-ins must pay in cash only, admission only if space is available.

For more information or to book visit www.gymsportsfnq.com.au

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Inflatable Kingdom Cairns is the perfect venue to have a great time for all ages.

Inflatable Kingdom is a high energy action packed environment with inflatables of all shapes and sizes.

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Boxing Day Holiday Bounce Sessions Thursday 31 December NYE Twilight Bounce Session 4.00pm-6.00pm

SCHOOL HOLIDAY HOURS

MON to THURS: 9.00am to 8.00pm FRI & SAT: 9.00am – 9.00pm SUN: 10.00am – 5.00pm CLOSED: Xmas Day Jump Mania is located at Raintrees Shopping Centre, Manunda, (opposite Red Rooster). Want to find out more? Visit their website www.jumpmania.com.au and follow them on Facebook www.facebook.com/jumpmaniacairns

LEISURE ISLAND EVERYDAY FUN FOR ALL THE FAMILY Lock in fun from 5.00pm – Just $15 per

From Monday 14th to Thursday 17th Dec 9.00am - 12 noon $25 for the whole session

Starting Monday 14th December and concluding on Friday 18th (4 sessions running – Mon, Tue, Thu and Fri).

The program is open to children aged from 5 to 11 years and is designed to give children an exposure to the successful Surf Life Saving ‘Nippers’ program without having to join a club and in the safe and controlled environment of the Cairns Lagoon.

Children learn basic beach, board and water skills along with basic first aid with the emphasis on how to stay safe at the beach or when in the water.

There is also another program scheduled to commence on Monday 11th January as well.

For further information go to www.lifesaving.com.au/littlelifesavers

EAT STAY PLAY

ADVERTISE HERE For as little as $150/month + GST Call 4053 3331 for more information

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STORY Angelina Mortley If your family loves the outdoors and has an adventurous side, then you absolutely have to get out on the water with Bad Fishy Jet Boating. If you’ve been jet boating before, you’re in for a totally new and thrilling experience, and if you have never had the pleasure of jet boating, don’t wait any longer!

Captain Patrick has 15 years of experience driving his jet boat ‘Bad Fishy’ in the waters of several Australian cities as well as around the world, so you are definitely in great hands. His passion for our local area and his enthusiasm of jet boating culminate in you having the experience to remember.

So much more than just a fast, exhilarating ride with spins and slides, this amazing thirty-five minute journey takes you deep into the waterways of the Trinity Inlet where so few of us rarely ever get to venture.

Speeding along the very edge of the mangroves, you peer right inside the wonder of this natural environment and if your trip coincides with low tide, you might even be lucky enough to spot a crocodile or two. On our trip we managed to see an enormous eagle with its catch of the day in its

talons, soaring straight above us as well as a curious dolphin checking out the action.

Sitting back and enjoying the speed of the ride is thrilling in itself, but just before you can get too comfortable, you get the hand signal to ready yourself for the next big spin. That infamous hand signal gets your heart

20% OFF CHRISTMAS GIFT VOUCHERS & LOCALS OFFER PakMag readers who ride in December and January receive 20% off the ride price – no excuse now!

And with 20% off on Christmas Gift Vouchers, this is a unique gift that will be sure to impress!

racing with excited anticipation of the thrill to follow.

A few brief stops to learn a little more about the environment around you also allows you to catch your breath and wipe the spray from your face before taking off again.

Asked what her favourite part was, our 10 year old daughter didn’t hesitate in saying, “the spins!” And for us older kids (mums and dads), the whole trip was just awe-inspiring.

Riders need to be at least 1.2m tall.

Aside from that, all you need is a sense of fun, a taste for excitement and the willingness to get wet, and Bad Fishy will add the rest for an adventure you won’t forget.

Bad Fishy Jet Boating is a locally owned and operated family business.

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Cairns Tropic Storms Cheerleading are, quite literally, on top of the world after last month’s success at the FNQ Cheer & Dance Championships in Ingham. With over 40 athletes, aging from five to 52 years of age, travelling down, the team managed to place in all 15 of the categories that the club entered.

The team placed first in Dance Pom Duo Junior, Pom Duo Mini, Level One Group Stunt, Level One Partner Stunt Junior, Dance Jazz Duo, Level Three Tumble and Level One Tumble.

There were also second place finishes in Cheer Level One Mini Squad, Dance Pom Duo Junior, Hip Hop, Cheer Level One Senior, Level One Group Stunt, Level One Partner Stunt Senior and Partner Stunt Exhibition.

Third place finishes included Cheer Level One Youth, Level One Partner Stunt Senior, Level One Partner Stunt Exhibition and Level Two Partner Stunt.

The team only started nine months ago and are already making headlines for their spirit and success. One of the finalists was eight year old, Lilah Cooper, one of the Storms’ Cyclones. PakMag’s Jenna was able to sit down with Lilah, as well as with head coach, Peter Spooner and administrator Sue Stewart after the finals. And this mini superstar, along with all of her teammates, are definitely giving the community something to cheer about.

Lilah joined the Storms when she was seven years old and as soon as it started. She tells PakMag that it was her cousin’s interest in cheerleading that attracted her to the sport and now, along with her teammates, she trains once a week at Trinity Beach State School hall.

Some of the older crew train twice a week for two hours each training session and training is amped up when a competition is near.

Meet Storms Cyclone Lilah Age 8 School Trinity Beach State School Favourite subject English Favourite food Ice cream Favourite book Diary of a Wimpy Kid Favourite thing to do cheerleading and playing with my friend

The best thing about cheerleading? “The stunting and jumping,” Lilah tells us.

Lilah is part of the Cyclones, but the Storms team also caters to children as young as four with their Raindrops program.

“As a club we are reasonably laid back,” head coach Peter Spooner explains.

“That being said, we are also fairly firm in discipline and training.”

The results have certainly paid off and Peter admits that he couldn’t be prouder of his team. “Our kids amaze me every day with how far they have all come in the short time we have been together. They train hard and they have fun, which is the most important thing at the end of the day.”

What’s in store for the Storms? More training, more competitions in 2016 and hopefully the Nationals in Melbourne next year as well.

“The team are not just dancers. They are not just gymnasts. They are not just stunt people. They are all three, and they are all pretty fantastic at what they do.”

Check out Cairns Tropics Storms Cheerleading Facebook page for more info or call 04 3255 0950.

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Your Passport to PACKING SMART

STORY Bree James

Travelling with kids can be tough. Balancing the baggage with the kids; managing the lack of sleep, change in routine and time zone switch; and not knowing where you are, can transform what is supposed to be a relaxing holiday into a stressful nightmare.

Here are some top tips to stress less 1. INVEST IN GREAT LUGGAGE Look for:

4. KEEP TABS ON YOUR BAG • Buy a luggage tracker like LugLoc, which has a fifteen day rechargeable battery (GSM and Bluetooth Powered Tracker) so that you can find your bag in any commercial airport worldwide.

• Luggage with 360 degree wheels that can be rolled along easily whilst also carrying a child will take A LOT of stress out of your commute.

• Label your bag tag with an e-mail address, rather than a home address, so that you can be more easily contacted in transit.

• A backpack for your carry on to keep your hands free.

One that carries a drink bottle outside the bag is also handy. Pack it with items that you absolutely couldn’t do without for more than a day, such as medication and a change of clothes for the kids just in-case your baggage is delayed.

5. PREPARE FOR THE JOURNEY

• A small light carry-on bag or two that fits into your larger suitcase to give you more baggage to fill on your return trip if you have over-shopped.

2. PACK IN ADVANCE Pack a week in advance, and then repack two days before and cull as much as you can. Remember, the more you take, the less you can bring home.

• Pack a special “Activity Bag” just for the kids to be responsible for. It should be a small backpack that they can carry on themselves that has some surprise activities like a colour in book, a book to read, a small toy and a little pillow and blanket inside if you are doing a long haul flight.

• Keep a family travel journal: pack a blank journal, some glue, coloured pencils and scissors (leave the scissors out if going overseas) so the kids can stick ticket stubs, brochures, draw pictures and write about each day of your adventure. See the www.pakmag.com.au for a daily template.

6. FINALLY, INVEST IN GOOD TRAVEL INSURANCE

3. PACK RIGHT

And make sure you read the fine print!

• Go light on the clothing. Follow this formula: three tops for every bottom. As for footwear, limit yourself to sneakers and two pairs of shoes—one casual and one formal (kids really don’t need a formal pair).

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• Case Tidy’s, like Ciao Bella Travel keep bulky items, undergarments, dirty laundry and shoe’s separated (cost from $8.95) • Put footwear and other heavy items near the wheelbase to prevent the suitcase from tipping over.

• Maximise every nook. Stuff shoes with socks and fill the moulded cups of bras with underwear, etc.

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Meet: Wes and Brooke from Cairns Dinner Theatre Before Bub, founder Bree Hargreaves had two businesses servicing Ladies Nights and Hens Parties in Cairns. Now with a seven-month old son her world has changed and so has her focus.

“Wood 'n' Play” is an innovative concept in Kids’ Toy Shopping! Book a 'Play Date' and get your mummy friends together. We will bring our toy box featuring quality educational and wooden toys for a range of ages.

While your little ones experience the toys first hand you can socialise while you are shopping - and of course there are the great hostess rewards for doing so! If you don't have time for a party, you can always shop online or have an online/catalogue party, check us out at www.woodnplay.com.au. Keep in touch, add us on Facebook! www.facebook.com/woodnplay Wood ‘n’ Play are offering Pakmag readers a ‘Founding Mum-bers VIP Pass’. Sign up on their website www.woodnplay.com.au/pakmag before 29th February and receive 20 percent off whenever you shop with them online! Today, Tomorrow, Always!

If you haven’t experienced Cairns Dinner Theatre yet, then it’s about time you headed out for a night of great food and good times.

Tell us a little about your company Cairns Dinner Theatre is not your average dinner or theatre experience. Our shows all have some form of interaction with the audience. We want our guests to walk away with a smile on their face and a tummy full of great food.

What made you decide to start Cairns Dinner Theatre?

We noticed that there wasn’t much to do after the sun went down unless you wanted to go to a nightclub or bar. When we moved back to Cairns we thought it would be a great place to give it a try, given the large tourist and local population.

Describe a night out at Cairns Dinner Theatre in five words Fun, interactive, laughter and great food.

Any exciting things in the works?

We’re super excited to be starting “The Quiz Show” which is an interactive comedy in which guests are our audience members.

12 willing participants will be brought up on stage to play the game and win some prizes. Then during the “commercial breaks” the real drama begins with the cast of characters plotting against each other in order to climb the ladder of fame and fortune.

Website www.cairnsdinnertheatre.com Facebook www.facebook.com/Cairns-DinnerTheatre-295805103925257/ Phone 4051 4410 Location 82 Lake St, Cairns

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Toddler time is a three hour jump session especially designed for kids aged 5 years and under and their parents during school term only (starting again at the end of January) Toddler Time sessions are great for the development of your child’s balance and coordination, social skills and body awareness. Most importantly it’s a fun & safe way for you and your child to keep active!

• Wednesdays and Fridays 9.00am - 12.00 noon • Indoors and fully air-conditioned • No bookings required – just show up • $16 for 1 parent + 1 child (up to 3hrs), $8 for additional children (grip socks not included) Email info@jumpmania.com.au Phone 1300 976 193 Location Raintrees Shopping Centre (opposite Red Rooster)

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Your Pet STORY Jane Quin

Christmas is traditionally a time of indulgence and many owners hate to see their pet missing out. As you and your family sit around the table this Christmas, you may be tempted to share all the yummy goodies with your pet. Don’t! Giving inappropriate foods and overfeeding are common causes of health problems seen by veterinarians over the festive period.

Don’t give your pet a trip to the vet this Christmas; follow these tips to keep your best mate happy and healthy.

1. MANY FOODS ARE DANGEROUS AND HARMFUL TO PETS Avoid feeding the following foods AT ANY TIME OF YEAR: Chocolate – toxic to the heart and nervous system.

Grapes, Raisins and Sultanas – can cause acute kidney failure.

Garlic and Onions – may cause blood cell damage and anaemia.

Avocado – may cause stomach upsets such as vomiting and diarrhoea.

Coffee and Tea – may cause stomach upsets. Caffeine is toxic to the heart and nervous system.

Xylitol (found in gum, lollies etc) – can lead to liver failure.

Cooked bones – may cause stomach lacerations, punctures and can easily become stuck in the throat.

Nuts – Macadamia nuts, moldy pecans and walnuts can cause seizures, vomiting and neurological issues.

Sage (a seasoning used in stuffing) – can cause tummy upsets and central nervous system damage.

Alcohol – may cause intoxication, coma and death.

Dairy foods – can cause stomach upsets such as diarrhoea.

Fatty Foods – such as sausages, ham bones etc – may cause pancreatitis.

HAVE YOU ASKED SANTA FOR A PET THIS CHRISTMAS? Pets as presents must be considered seriously.

Traditionally, the influx of animals into shelters increases during January and February as many pets are given as Christmas presents and then become unwanted when the responsibility of pet ownership becomes a reality. Consider the expenses involved with owning a pet and the time needed to give them a great quality life. Be sure you have the recipient’s consent and REMEMBER that the cute puppy or kitten will be with them for many more Christmases to come.

2. “JUST A LITTLE TREAT” IS OKAY! THINK AGAIN One piece of bacon (or ham) given to your dog is equivalent to a human eating thirteen pieces of bacon.

3. FEED YOUR PET A HIGH QUALITY, NUTRITIONALLY DENSE PET FOOD - such as Hills Vet Essentials, to ensure they are getting the nourishment they need (some supermarket brands contain fillers that add bulk rather than nutrition).

4. DON’T GIVE YOUR PET MORE FOOD THAN USUAL - particularly if they’re not exercising as much - just an extra kilo or two can make a small cat or dog obese. Feeding your pet too much food can also lead to stomach upsets and diarrhoea.

5. GIVE YOUR PET NON-FOOD TREATS - such as toys, a new collar and lead or a new comfy bed.

6. TREAT THEM WITH LOVE RATHER THAN FOOD - take them for walks, throw that ball or Frisbee and enjoy cuddles on the couch.

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Cairns Veterinary Clinic wishes you and your pets a very merry Christmas and a healthy and happy 2016

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CYCLONE

Preparation

If you’ve been in Cairns for a long time, then you’ll know Marcia. You’ll probably remember Yasi. And you may even be familiar with Larry. These are only three of the many cyclones that have hit Far North Queensland in the past ten years.

And there will be more.

We cannot prevent a cyclone from hitting our shores and destroying our homes but we can be prepared in the event of such an emergency.

Plan

The Bureau of Meteorology tracks cyclones and thus there is often at least 24 hours warning before a cyclone will hit the coast. But this doesn’t mean you shouldn’t leave planning until the last minute in the hopes it may sway off course or die down.

Make sure you keep your radio tuned in, that you check your emergency kit is prepared, that you tie down and pack away all outdoor furniture and toys, that your yard is clean and that you cover all windows and doors with timber sheeting or tape across the glass.

One important thing to remember when it comes to shelters is that pets, alcohol and cooking are not permitted. The shelter will provide a plastic chair and water for each person.

Cyclones and Children

It’s also a good idea to fill drinking containers and your bathtub with water and freeze water in case of power failure.

Turn off and unplug all non-essential electrical equipment.

Cyclones can be scary, especially for little ones. Explain what a cyclone is, how important it is to be prepared and show them that there is a plan in place and everything will be okay. Stay safely indoors, continue to listen for updates and bunker down in the strongest part of the house which is often the bathroom.

Pack

Keep Informed

You should have a cyclone kit packed and ready to go which includes things like a battery operated radio, torch with spare batteries, candles, non-perishable foods for three days, water, first aid kit, extra clothes, combination multitool, can opener, utensils, portable gas stove, toiletry and sanitary supplies, food for pets, cash money and important personal documents.

It’s best to store these items in a waterproof sealed container.

Evacuate or Stay Put

Not everyone needs to evacuate during a cyclone. Anyone living outside a storm surge zone and in a house built after 1982 should plan to shelter at home. People in storm surge zones should already have a plan to stay with friends, family or colleagues as their first and best option. Public storm tide

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For information before a cyclone, contact 4044 3044 For information during a cyclone, contact 4044 3377 For real time news and updates, check out www.cairns.qld.gov.au/disaster

A cyclone is a tropical violent storm with very strong winds and heavy rain. There are five categories based on the strongest gust. Category 1 will have gusts of 90 - 124 kilometres per hour while category 5 will have gusts stronger than 280 kilometres per hour, can be extremely dangerous and cause widespread destruction.

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Outdoor DINING

It’s time to enjoy the great outdoors, in your own backyard.

There is nothing better than enjoying a delicious meal with family and friends on a beautiful evening. And, best of all, you don’t have to drive home afterwards!

GLASS, WICKER OR TIMBER? There are so many different styles of outdoor dining furniture out there from timber tables to wicker settings. When choosing the type of furniture, keep it mind the conditions. Living in FNQ, stuff is bound to get wet. If you have children, you may also want to consider choosing outdoor furniture that is kid-friendly – high benches or swivel chairs may not be best for toddlers.

SET UP A TOY SPECIFIC AREA Preferably hidden around the corner from your main outdoor dining area. Nothing clutters up your outdoor area quite like push bikes, ride-ons, sports equipment and dirty toys that the kids should have put away. Invest in a large outdoor wooden toy box to keep all of these items or choose an area reserved for toys.

ADD SOME FLORAL AND FAUNA Nothing brightens up the dining area quite like hanging baskets and planters. You can also find some beautiful outdoor wall art and canvasses that can add a splash of colour to your walls.

SEEK SHADE Living in FNQ has so many perks and the sun is definitely one of them. But it’s always a good idea to have a shaded area for dining and playing. If you don’t have a patio with a roof, then consider a sun shade or a gazebo to create a beautiful outdoor dining atmosphere that is sun-safe.

SHED SOME LIGHT ON THE AREA You will probably have enough natural light from the sun during the day but once night falls, it’s time to get creative. Pendant lamps are great for outdoors as are tiki torches or overhead lighting. You can also add a bit of fun to the backyard with fairy lights draped around the trees or hanging from the ceiling. And make sure you also have a few gorgeous candles on the table.

BECOME THE MASTER OF COOKERY Every outdoor dining area needs a BBQ. It’s pretty much required.

In addition to a BBQ, you may also want to consider a bar, a pizza oven or even a full outdoor kitchenette which includes a sink for cleaning up after dinner.

PREPARE FOR HEAT One final thing that your outdoor dining area needs is a fan.

Because it will get hot! If your outdoor area doesn’t already have ceiling fans installed, you can purchase stand-alone ones to add to the corners and ensure better air flow during those extra humid summer days.

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Have you caught on to the colouring-in craze yet? If not, here’s your chance to give it a try. Colour-in is proven

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