Peregian Springs News December 2020

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December 2020

They’re back! The massive display of Christmas lights are up at Bellbird Place in Peregian Springs with the family once again fundraising for IFYS and Inclusive Kids.

Christmas lights up the streets Ever wondered what it would be like to sequence your Christmas lights to music and make it look like there’s a singing penguin on your front door?

Well, local resident Michael Young did, and he’s turned his front yard, at 10 Gracemere Boulevarde, into and interactive concert where viewers are able to tune their radios to 107.5FM and watch the lights dance to music in their ears. He’s even created a facebook page for them @younglightsau where you can watch a video of one song playing to get the idea.

Ryan Kirkham and his family at Bellbird Place must be close to

running out of room for lights. Their massive annual display is known across the Coast and raises money every year for great causes. This year it is IFYS and Inclusive Kids.

Other Peregian Springs streets with lights up already that are well worth a look include The Avenue, Dornoch Way, Majella Close, Augusta Circuit and Sandhurst Crescent.

Peregian Breeze residents have a glow about them too and a slow drive through the suburb is rewarded with the twinkle of hundreds of lights.

If you have a lights display to share, feel free to add it our Peregian Springs News’ Facebook page post.

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From the Ed’s desk: Last Column for 2020. So much has happened this year, both in the community and I’m sure for all of you in many ways in your own lives.

With COVID reminding us how much being free to move and meet face-to-face is so important - it has been a year of harsh realities in some ways but gentle reminders in others. As we enter a more open phase of restrictions – borders opening, families finally being able to be together, I hope we can remember some lessons from this year to take forward.

Being close to support networks is highlighted as important- so working local means we should support local to retain connection in uncertain times.

Agriculture in country Queensland might be calling for fruit pickers - but why move from your local support networks? Start an enterprise here or seek out local enterprises to work for. Geoff and I have expanded our media business this year to

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3 local community publication mastheads under the Banner of “Your Community Media”. If you would’ve said to me this time last year this would be the case, I’d have said lay off the red slushies. But the support and welcome we’ve received for these new publications and the solid support for this publication has blown us away. We’re so humbled for your trust to bring you the information each month.

Thanks to all the people who contribute to this magazine - my columnists and contributors as well as our wonderful local advertisers who support this magazine and local news. To our printers in Maroochydore (Nick and Paul) and local deliverers Brad and Jeremy. You all build community month by month like a home, brick-by-brick. I thank each and every one of you for the solid community that you’re all helping build and looking forward to seeing you all in 2021 to bring more local news and happenings.

Until then, wishing you a peaceful festive season.. Rebecca

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Finding the Christmas spirit Outdoor carols events may be on ice this year, but that doesn’t mean there’s no action at all.

Sunshine Coast Regional Council will host a Sunshine Coast Community Carols event via its website on Saturday, December 19 from 6.30pm which could be worth a watch.

For those who would normally attend a church service, check with your parish for their COVID-safe plans as numbers are still restricted. At least two local churches, Holy Spirit Anglican Church Coolum and St Peter’s Catholic at Coolum require attendees to book a spot online to

make sure the numbers are okay. Holy Spirit will hold its Christmas Eve and Christmas Day services at Coolum Civic Centre. See www.eventbrite. com.au to book, and for St Peter’s see www.saintsonwaves.com.au.

If you’re looking to support others in the community who may be struggling via donations of money or gifts, a few ideas include: Aussie Helpers, which provides gift hampers to Aussie farming families doing it tough (www.aussiehelpers.com.au); The Smith Family Toy and Book Appeal (www.thesmithfamily.com.au/ sharechristmas or 1800 024 069); or YouTurn Youth Support which works with homeless youth on the Coast.

See www.youturn.org.au

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White Tigress backs local kids When COVID forced Christine Lynn, pictured right with black hair, to reassess the next step in her career, it led her to go into business herself and open an Op Shop in support of victims of domestic violence.

From a first business meeting with two friends in her garage White Tigress and co was born and Christine decided to apply her 25 years of experience in retail management to building a new business with proceeds going to help support local families in need.

The team set about collecting donations from the local area, including drop off points at Coles Peregian Springs and outside The Pool Café at Peregian Springs – and the search began for a retail space to

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trade from. A space came up two doors up from Coles at Birtwill St in Coolum, and White Tigress and co opened its doors on October 26.

The store now acts as a drop off point for Coolum residents too. In terms of donations, White Tigress and co is able to store and sell all good quality clothing, jewellery, accessories, bags, toys, books, bric and brac, linen, towels, home décor and artwork.

White Tigress and co is collaborating with SunnyKids (www.sunnykids.org.au) to support local children and families suffering because of domestic violence.

Sunny Kids work with Life House Resource Centre when it comes to sourcing any larger items for families in need, such as furniture, and

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Local News suggest any big items could be donated there – at 44 Golf Links Rd, Buderim – email lifehouse@goodlife.org.au With Christmas nearing White Tigress and co has set up a tree and is collecting presents for children cared for by SunnyKids.

Christine said they were aiming to gather as many presents as possible and anyone who wanted to donate to the cause was invited to drop a wrapped present under the tree with a label saying whether it The White Tigress team at their Op Shop near Coles in Coolum. was for a boy or a girl and an age range so that the SunnyKids Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, team could match it with the right Saturday, 9am to 3pm and Sunday’s child. from 10am to 2pm. See White Tigress and co is open from www.whitetigressandco.com.au

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Koel Circuit plans still in limbo The latest plans lodged with Sunshine Coast Regional Council for the block of land near the Shopping Centre at Koel Circuit remain in a holding pattern awaiting next steps.

Original plans to build more than 70 units over four levels on the site were withdrawn earlier this year.

New plans for MCU20 0304 shown on Council’s developmenti website, show 56 units, including two one bedroom units, 31 two bedroom units and 23 three bedroom units in a multi-level building with a central courtyard area and 10 commercial / home office spaces.

The last activity listed on the project was on November 9, with the next steps listed as Council awaiting the

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applicant (Billy Lids Pty Ltd) response for further information. After this will be the public notification period which involves signs going up on the block of land and residents having their chance to comment.

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Local News INDY THEATRE FESTIVAL

TURTLE TIME

Summer means turtle nesting season on the Sunshine Coast as Loggerhead and Green Turtles arrive on our beaches to lay their eggs. Coolum and North Shore Coast Care have a number of volunteers ready to help should you spot a nest or a stranded turtle washed up on shore. For help phone Leigh on 0407 397 018, Susan on 0409 807 110, Michele on 0413 597 724, Ben on 0416 299 854 or Luke on 0428 853 188. See www.coolumcoastcare.org.au for more.

MORE TIME TO POST

With the Christmas rush upon us Peregian Beach Post Office will be open extra hours until December 23 to give everyone the best chance possible of getting their cards and presents sent on time. The post office, which is on the surf club side of the central square at Peregian Beach, will be open from 9am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday and 9am to Noon on Saturday until December 23.

A GINGER CHRISTMAS

Santa’s workshop will be open at The Ginger Factory at Yandina from December 9 to 24 from 9.30am1.30pm. Children will have the chance to meet Santa in his workshop, receive a free gift and, if you bring your own camera, have a photo with the big man too. See www.gingerfactory.com.au for more.

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The winning show of the Spirit of Fringe Award at the Melbourne Fringe Festival in 2019 is on the playlist for a four day original theatre festival in Nambour this month. Yay for Cane Toads! Will make its Queensland debut at the Fluorescent Festival, to be held at the Old Ambulance Station, 80 Howard St, Nambour from Wednesday, December 9 to Saturday, December 12. Bookings are essential.

See www.ladylongdrop.com for details of show times and ticket prices.

CLIMB THE HIGH ROPES

There’s a new attraction on the Coast to try out these holidays with the opening of the Next Level high ropes course over Cornmeal Creek at Sunshine Plaza in Maroochydore.

Marketed as Australia’s largest high ropes course the $3 million attraction features four levels of difficulty and 145 aerial obstacles connected by 16 zip lines. It was created by TreeTops Adventure Group. Find out more at www.nextlevelpark.com.au HELP HOT WILDLIFE The Australian Conservation Foundation has released a new guide on how to help heat-stressed wildlife to recover. A spokesperson said most people wanted to help when they came across a heat-stressed possum or bird, or other native wildlife, but many were unsure of what to do. The ACF’s new pocket-sized guide has some answers and is available for free by ordering the How to Be a Wildlife Hero booklet online at www.acf.org.au/ wildlife_care_guide.

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Juice bar just weeks away We’ll be drinking healthy cold pressed juices by the end of December if things go to plan for the launch of the Coco Cantina & Co smoothie and juice bar outside Coles at Peregian Springs Shopping Centre.

The oft-asked question of “what’s going in the box” has been answered with the Coco Cantina & Co team launching a facebook page and starting to tease their product range, which so far includes Campos coffee, Acai Bowls, cold-pressed juices and coconut bowls.

The opening of the kiosk will see the centre fully tenanted on the ground floor and follows the recent opening of Kindred Hair and Co which offers hair

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cuts and a wide range of beauty treatments including brows, lashes and facial waxing.

In other retail news, Peregian Springs’ Brown Rice team has recently opened a second store at Noosa Civic.

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Local Profile - the beekeepers

New career comes with a buzz As the school gates swing shut on another round of Year 12 graduates Peregian Springs residents Claudia Parry and Cooper Ellis, both 20) have some words of wisdom for school leavers wondering what to do.

The former Sydney-siders left school intending to work this year sailing yachts to their new owners from Sydney using Cooper’s skills as a professional yachtsman. COVID-19 hit and the industry shut down.

The duo went hunting for a new business and landed on bees specifically the collecting of natural honey using “flow” hives that remove the need for expensive processing plant and equipment.

What started as one hive, has now grown to 60 with a move to the

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Sunshine Coast where bees make honey all year round.

Claudia and Cooper said they learnt more every day about the bees and growing their business Beyond Honey.

They had also learnt to just keep trying.

Beyond Honey is based on The Avenue at Peregian Springs. Read more at www.beyondhoney.net.

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Local News - Entertainment

Dancers Chloe M, Ayla D, Ivy Costanzo and Gemma J, from the Studio 4 Dance business in Peregian, will perform in the Christmas in Storyland Pantomime at South Bank in Brisbane on December 11, 12 and 13.

The Christmas dance begins The Christmas trees are up, the Christmas lights are starting to appear on the local houses and school’s about to finish for thousands of local kids.

For many, that means summer holidays are on the way.

For four young Peregian dancers and local students, it means a chance to shine in the big smoke as members of the cast of the Christmas in Storyland pantomime in Brisbane - a Christmas tradition making a comeback to the big stage at South Bank after a 20-year break.

Studio 4 Dance owner Karla Costanzo, who performed in the pantomime herself in the 80s and 90s, said the four girls, her daughter Ivy, and her friends Chloe M, Ayla D and Gemma J were in for a fun time.

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and I’m so thrilled my daughter and her friends will have the same wonderful experience I did,” she said.

The dancers have been busy rehearsing at their “pop-up” dance studio at GF Fitness Studio in Peregian Breeze.

Karla said Studio 4 Dance had only been open for a short time, and had grown organically from a group of friends who wanted to dance together in a fun, feel-good environment.

Calling on friends from her own time as a dancer Karla has been able to offer classes in commercial jazz, lyrical, contemporary, hip hop, breakdance and musical theatre and says there will be range of holiday classes and workshops on offer in the new year. To find out more about those, see @Studio4Dance.Peregian on Facebook. For Storyland tickets see www.trybooking.com.

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New Business Profile - Change Exchange

Containers for cash at Coolum There’s a new way to cash in your cans and bottles for coins and its coming to Coolum from December 7.

Change Exchange co-owner Tim Riches said his business used technology to allow customers the opportunity of having their bottles counted automatically and payments made in cash on the spot.

Tim said this was their second Change Exchange operation on the Coast, with the other at Beerwah having been open for some months and proving popular with locals there.

“It’s a great opportunity for individuals, but also schools and charities to be able to turn their

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fundraising efforts into cash in a timely manner,” Mr Riches said.

The containers refund point at 53 Lysaght St, Coolum, is part of the Containers for Change scheme (www.containersforchange.com.au or phone 13 42 42) which allows for the recycling of eligible containers for a 10 cent refund per container.

If you’re from a charity or school and interested in knowing more, please phone Jorge on 0447 553 080.

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Fairfax update:

Federal Member Ted O’Brien

STATE ELECTION Firstly I’d like to take this opportunity to congratulate Dan Purdie on being re-elected as the State Member for Ninderry. Dan has been a great advocate in Parliament for the local community, he is always out and about meeting with small businesses and different community groups, visiting schools and fighting for funding. I look forward to continuing working with him.

SPORTING CHAMP A big shout out to Peregian Springs’ up and coming basketball star Scarlett Wedd. Scarlett was successful in securing a grant in the latest round of the Local Sporting Champions awards for competing in the Under 14 State Championships with the Sunshine Coast Phoenix Basketball Assoc. I’d certainly encourage any eligible young sports person to apply for a Local Sporting Champions grant. The program provides grants of between $500 and $750 for competitors aged 12-18 participating in state, national or international championships. You can find more information here www.sportaus.gov.au/lsc.

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COOLUM HIGH I was delighted to be able to support Coolum State High School recently with $1200 in funding for their NAIDOC Week celebrations.

A group of junior boys spent time visiting the Triballink Activity Centre in Mapleton, while students at the junior assembly (pictured above) enjoyed a story telling session and didgeridoo demonstration thanks to Kabi Kabi man Kerry Neill. Kerry also explained the significance of Welcome to Country. Nationally, this year’s theme, Always Was, Always Will Be was about highlighting Australia’s ancient history and celebrating the traditions and cultures that endure today.

MERRY CHRISTMAS Finally, I’d like to wish you all a safe and happy Christmas and a wonderful year ahead.

GET IN TOUCH As always, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with any Federal issues, concerns or enquiries on 5479 2800; or send them through via email at ted.obrien.mp@aph.gov.au or visit us at 17 Southern Drive, Maroochydore.

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Ninderry Update: State Member Dan Purdie THANK YOU

Firstly, I would like to thank the Peregian Springs community for your support at the election.

I am proud and honoured to be returned as the Member for Ninderry.

I will continue to work hard every single day to fight for our fair share, represent your interests and hold the Government to account.

WHAT’S NEXT During the campaign, I welcomed Labor’s commitment to a number of the projects I have been lobbying the State Government for the past three years, and one of my first priorities will be to hold them to account, to ensure they deliver on their election commitments.

This includes long-overdue funding for major road infrastructure projects such as the duplication of the Sunshine Motorway, the upgrade of the Yandina Coolum Road interchange, and the intersection of Yandina Coolum Road and School Road.

Locals will know I have been working with Coolum State School, Council and TMR to address the safety and parking issues at the school, so I am delighted to see the Labor

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Government finally respond to our calls to upgrade the intersection, even if it is three years overdue.

I have asked the Transport and Main Roads Minister to provide further details about these projects, including how much of the total cost will be included in this year’s State Budget, which will be brought down in early December.

MERRY CHRISTMAS On a brighter note, as we start the countdown to Christmas, I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a happy and safe festive season. It’s been a difficult year for everyone, and as we emerge from the COVID health crisis, I hope the new year brings with it some long overdue confidence that 2021 will be a better year.

GET IN TOUCH If you’d like to get in touch, phone 5406 7900, drop by the office at 11 Heathfield Rd, or send an email to ninderry@parliament.qld.gov.au. Find us online at www.danpurdie.com.au.

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Councillor Maria Suarez—Division 9 It’s almost the end of the year and what a year it’s been! Under the restrictions COVID has placed upon the community, it’s been challenging to meet groups of people. I’ve been fortunate enough to meet with the school, a few business owners, sporting clubs, environmental clubs and community groups, and I hope to talk to you more in 2021.

HAVE YOUR SAY There’s still time to have your say on the following topics, and keep your eye out next year for lots more opportunities to tell council your view.

DRAFT Coastal Hazard Adaptation Strategy – Council seeks your feedback on its proactive plan for the future management of our coastal areas to respond to the impacts of a changing climate.

This is not only pertinent to our coastline but also our rivers and, specific to Bli Bli, the Maroochy River and surrounding creeks. Closes 5pm Monday December 7, 2020 • DRAFT Sunshine Coast Heritage Plan 2021-2031 – have your say on this plan for the conservation and management of the important things we want to pass on to future generations. Fill out the survey before December 13, 2020 and go in the draw to win an iPad and free tickets to a drive-in movie or Pinocchio.

WELCOME TO OUR NEW CEO Emma Thomas, the new Sunshine Coast Council CEO, has had her first few days on the job and there is a sense of excitement in council.

Emma plans on meeting all staff and visiting all divisions of the Sunshine Coast. I look forward to taking her around Peregian and the surrounding areas.

FESTIVE SEASON CELEBRATIONS Even though we can’t all get together to celebrate the year coming to a close, council invites you to join in a wonderful night of Christmas Carols from the comfort of your own home.

Get the family together at 6.30pm on Saturday, December 19 and tune into the Sunshine Coast Community Carols. You can watch online via council’s YouTube or Facebook.

Visit council’s website for details.

STAY IN TOUCH If you have any questions or suggestions, please contact me on 5475 9810, send an email to maria.suarez@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

or message me via my Facebook page @MariaSuarezDivision9 Talk to you in 2021!

Cr. Maria Suarez Division 9 – Sunshine Coast Council

BOOKFEST GIANT SALE

Rotary Noosa Daybreak will host a giant Christmas Book Sale on Sunday, December 6 from 8am to 4pm at Noosa Rugby Union Club, 1 Bicentennial Drive, Sunshine Beach.

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Chappy’s Corner with Mark Horsfall

It’s time to do the little things Christmas is upon us as we approach the end of what has been an extraordinary year.

I am sure that all of us will be remembering 2020 as a year like no other.

This time of year is also likely to be a challenging time for many as they deal with the fall out from Covid.

Financial challenges, not being able to travel to be with family, a lack of festivities etc have the potential to diminish the joy that normally comes this time of year.

With great challenge though, comes great opportunity for us to embrace the real Christmas spirit and express it in our Community.

A spirit that prides itself on generosity, kindness and love towards others.

I recently read a story of a man who went into a major retail outlet and paid for all of the outstanding laybys in the store.

This gentleman paid over $30,000 off what was owed in laybys.

Can you imagine going in to pay for your child’s Christmas presents only to find they had been paid for.

What an incredible act of generosity and kindness that was shown by this

person.

We may not be able to do something big like that but we can all do something that shows generosity and kindness to people in our community.

Mother Teresa wrote, “Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love.”

I encourage you over this next month to take time to consider what you can do to show the true spirit of Christmas this month. There will be someone you know who is having Christmas on their own, a family that is struggling with their finances, a child who won’t be getting a present for Christmas, a charity that you could donate to that could benefit from a display of Christmas Spirit.

I know I am certainly going to be on the look out for how I can bring joy to others this Christmas.

All the best for the rest of the year, and I hope you enjoy the Christmas break doing small things with great love for one another!

Mark Horsfall - Chaplain Coolum State High School

Take steps to be bushfire ready in 2020 As the weather warms up and the hot winds start to blow its timely to remember to have a bushfire plan.

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and sealing gaps in roof and wall cladding. Also reduce vegetation near the structure.

The website www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au offers a range of tools and checklists for residents that can assist in building a bushfire checklist and understanding how to Prepare, Act, and Survive.

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Local Heart LOCAL CHURCH CONTACTS Contact Churches directly for Covid-safe service times.

Coolum Beach Anglican Church -Cnr Perry St & Beach Rd Coolum Beach 0447 002 573 email ang.coolum@gmail.com Or see www.anglicanchurchcoolum.com Coolum Beach Baptist Church 1912 David Low Way -call 5446 1957 or www.coolumbeachbaptist.com/ Coolum Christian Family Church 2 Arcoona Rd (Coolum Beach Christian College) http://ccfchurch.org.au or call 5446 1295.

Coolum Uniting Church, Cnr Elizabeth St & Heathfield Rd ,Coolum www.maryburnettpres.org.au or 5446 1815 C3 Church Noosa, Noosaville State School Hall, 75 Beckmans Rd, Noosaville. See www.c3noosa.org Noosa Anglican Church - includind Peregian Springs 5449 8009 & www.anglicanchurchnoosa.org.

Sunshine Beach (Bicentennial Drv) or Peregian Springs (in St Andrew’s , 40 Peregian Springs Dve) Noosa Coastal Uniting Church 5440 5433 & 0421 540 347 Noosa: 6 Grasstree Court, Sunrise Beach at 8am Sundays: Tewantin: cnr Poinciana Ave & Werin St. at 10am Sundays St Peter’s Catholic Church 28-32 Elizabeth St, Coolum 5443 3488 www.saintsonwaves.com.au Salvation Army, Meeting Rooms 127, Greenoaks Drive Coolum. Call Warren or 28

Denise 0400 797 480 / 0418 214 723.

Wave Church, The Cavern Theatre.

Sunshine Beach State High. Ph: 5353 5152. Weekly events for youth, children and adults. wavechurch.com.au GOVERNMENT REP CONTACTS Peregian Springs– Local Sunshine Coast Councillor Maria Suarez, office (Division 9) Tel – 5441 8086 Federal (Fairfax) Ted O’Brien (Liberal member of Liberal National Party) Tel- 5479 2800 Peregian Breeze— Local Maria Suarez (Division 9) Federal (Wide Bay) Llew O’Brien (National member of the LNP) Tel - 1300 301 968 PEREGIAN FAMILY & FRIENDS COMMUNITY GROUP. www.peregianfriends.com, or www.facebook.com/ peregianfamilyandfriends.

Phone 0400 053 444.

EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE Youturn Youth Support at 12-14 Ernest St, Tewantin, is offering emergency relief assistance to people experiencing financial hardship from COVID-19. Help includes food vouchers, emergency payments and temporary accommodation. Phone 5442 or email reception@unitedsynergies.com.au QUOTA COOLUM BEACH meet at the Lions Den (next to Fire Station) Russell St Coolum Beach at 2pm on the third Tuesday of the month. We are a community group raising funds for disadvantaged women and children and the hearing impaired. Contact: secretary@quotacoolum.com or Sandra 0427 889 750.

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Local Connect SALVATION ARMY CHRISTMAS APPEAL 2020 has been a challenging time in our community. The Salvos Noosa/ Coolum are continuing to meet the ever-increasing needs of families and this Christmas time will be no different.

With Covid-19 restrictions in place, assistance this Christmas will look different.

This year the local Salvos are aiming to provide support in the form of food and gift vouchers in place of the traditional food and gift hampers.

This will allow for "contactless support" & personalised shopping options for those affected by hardship. If you can help the Salvos to spread love and joy in the community, please do so by donating a voucher or gift card, or making a financial

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donation by bank transfer. Phone Noosa/ Coolum Salvation Army on 5442 4218 to find out more, or drop into their two shops.

LIONS CHRISTMAS CAKES The Lions Christmas Cakes and Puddings have Arrived". They will be on sale at the Peregian Markets on the 6th December 2020.

So come and get the tastiest, fruitiest Christmas Cakes. To find out other venues and times of cake sales please check the Facebook page which is: Noosa Heads Lions Club.

Any other enquiries regards sales please ring Graham on 0414 767 718.

Would you like to list your community group here? Email details to peregianspringsnews@gmail.com

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