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Celtic Christmas at Coorparoo

by Jim Bowden REPRESENTATIVES of four Celtic nations gathered in Brisbane recently to celebrate the arrival of Christmas at a special lunch made lively by an Irish pipe band and the singing of festive carols – one or two of them sung in Gaelic.

More than 70 members of the Queensland division of the Celtic Council of Australia closed a busy year for the group on November 22 with a natty Santa (Bruce Williams pictured) handing out gifts to the revellers at the Coorparoo RSL Club.

President Mavis Williams (D Ua) welcomed guests representing the Celtic nations of Scotland, Ireland, Wales and Cornwall.

Helen Abrahams, Brisbane city councillor for The Gabba Ward, joined in the celebrations.

A skilled performer on both the Scottish Great Highland bagpipes and the Irish uilleann pipes, Mavis Williams, along with her husband Bruce, a drummer, joined in with the Queensland Irish Association Pipe Band in a rousing presentation of Celtic tunes and Christmas favourites.

A highlight was a solo performance by 82-year-old pipe major and Australian champion

Doug ‘Pipie’ Thoreson of Durack who gave the first airing to a signature tune he has composed for the Clan Thompson Society, with lyrics to be written by Ernie Thompson, Australia and NZ representative on the Scottish Clans Congress.

Mavis Williams said membership of the Queensland Celtic Council was growing and new members were welcome. She can be contacted on (07) 3849 8271.

“We are hopeful of erecting a Celtic monument in Brisbane to recognise the many Celts, both Australian born and from abroad who live in Queensland,” Mavis said.

“This will be either a stone pillar or Celtic cross and the project already has support from business and civic leaders, including Ian Kay, MP Greenslopes.”

The Celts were a group of tribal societies in the Iron Age and Medieval Europe who spoke Celtic languages and had a similar culture.

The eight territories recognised as Celtic nations are Cornwall, Wales, Scotland, Ireland, the Isle of Man (Manx), Brittany (northwest France), Galicia (northern Portugal) and Asturias (northwest Spain).

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ONE of Australia’s most popular entertainers David Campbell will joined by Australia’s leading lady of musical theatre, Marina Prior, to bring swing, pizazz and dazzle to the Mayor’s Carols by Candlelight on Saturday, November 29. Celebrate Christmas with the family and come along to North Ipswich Reserve for a night of carolling, fun and entertainment. Ipswich Mayor Paul Pisasale said the annual Carol’s by Candlelight always attracted massive crowds and he was excited to once again bring the free event to the community. “Christmas is a wonderful time of year, especially for children and the Mayor’s Carols by Candlelight is about sharing family values and reflecting on the spirit of the festive season,” Cr Pisasale said. “Together we can celebrate the year, the people we shared it with, our strong community spirit and pride in the city we call home. “Our talented local stars will also be performing on the night with the Greater Springfield Combined Church Gospel Choir, Ipswich City Orchestra, Voices of Ipswich, WestMAC Middle Voices, Brassall State School Glee and our 2014 A Star is Born winners. “A Fireworks Finale Spectacular will cap off the evening and there will be free children’s rides.” The Mayor’s Carols by Candlelight is a family friendly alcohol free event. Residents living in close proximity to North Ipswich Reserve are reminded to keep pets safely indoors or secure in their yards from 8.30pm for the fireworks. Gates open 5pm at North Ipswich Reserve with free entry and the carols commence at 6pm. Residents are welcome to bring a picnic and there will be food vendors available.

The Wonder of Christmas Brisbane Program of Events

Myer Christmas Gliftorium Until 24 December @ The Myer Centre, Queen Street Mall Myer Santaland: Visit Santa and grab a photo Until 24 December @ The Myer Centre, Queen Street Mall Christmas Decorations Until 29 December @ Queen Street Mall Myer Brisbane City Christmas Windows Until 5 January @ The Myer Centre, Queen Street Mall Photos with Santa 22 November – 24 December, daily @ David Jones QueensPlaza David Jones Christmas Family Weekend 22-23 November, 10am-1.30pm @ David Jones QueensPlaza Christmas & All That Jazz 25 November, 12pm–1pm @ Brisbane City Hall, King George Square Wintergarden, VIP Event 25 November, 5-9pm @ Wintergarden, Queen Street Mall Free: registered event Peppa Pig Live! Treasure Hunt 26–28 November @ QUT Gardens Theatre, 2 George Street, The City - Cost: $39.90 A Very Cultural Christmas 27 November, 4pm – 7pm @ Cultural Precinct, South Bank Lighting of the Brisbane City Christmas Tree 28 November, from 6.30pm @ King George Square Brisbane City Christmas Tree 28 November-29 December @ King Georg Square Christmas wrapping with Card & Caboodle 30 November, 10.30am–12pm @ Brisbane Square Library, The City Lord Mayor’s Seniors Christmas Parties 1–5 December, 9.15am & 12.45pm @ Main Auditorium, Brisbane City Hall Free: bookings essential Brisbane Twilight Market 5 December, 4pm-9pm @ King George Square Bands in the Square 5 December, 7.30pm–8.30pm @ King George Square Scouts Queensland: Christmas Carol Concert 6 December @ The Amphitheatre, Roma Street Parkland, The City Queensland Symphony Orchestra: Handel’s Messiah 6 December, 8pm @ QPAC, South Bank Christmas Charity Gift Wrapping 8–24 December @ The Myer Centre, Queen Street Mall Gold coin donation: Proceeds benefiting Mater Little Miracles.

The Myer Christmas Parade and Pantomime 12-21 December, from 6.30pm @ Edward Street entrance to Queen Street Mall South Bank’s Christmas Markets 12-23 December, 11am to 8pm daily @ Stanley Street Plaza, South Bank Queensland Ballet’s The Nutcracker 12-23 December @QPAC, South Bank Gold Lotto City Hall Light Spectacular 12-24 December, 7.30pm-midnight @ Brisbane City Hall The City Sounds Christmas Up Late 12-24 December, 7pm, 8pm & 9pm @ Queen Street Mall BrisStyle Indie Markets 13 December, 4pm-9pm @ King George Square IGA Lord Mayor’s Carols in The City 13 December, 5pm-9pm @ Riverstage, City Botanical Gardens Murri Christmas Goes Global!

13 December, 10am-12pm @ State Library Queensland, South Bank Christmas Carol Concert 14 December @ The Amphitheatre, Roma Street Parkland Christmas in the Air 14 December, 5pm-6pm @ Roma Street Parkland Carol of Christmas 14 December, 10.30am, City Tabernacle Baptist Church Christmas Fireworks Spectacular 17, 19-21 December, 8.15pm nightly @ Clem Jones Promenade, South Bank Disney’s Big Hero 6 Movie Preview 17 December @ The Courier-Mail Piazza - Free: tickets required Christmas Cinema Series 17-23 December, from 6.30pm nightly @ Streets Beach, South Bank A Festival of Scripture & Carols for Advent & Christmas 17 December, 7.30pm @ Cathedral of St Stephen, Elizabeth Street Jan Power’s Christmas Farmers Markets 17 December, 10am-6pm @ Reddacliff Place World by Night 19 December, 5pm-9.30pm @ Reddacliff Place Spirit of Christmas 19-20 December, 7pm @ QPAC, South Bank - Cost: $39 South Bank’s Christmas Carols presented by Hillsong Brisbane 19-20 December, 6.30pm @ The Courier-Mail Piazza, South Bank The Nutcracker Screening by Queensland Ballet 21 December, 6.15pm @ The Courier-Mail Piazza, South Bank Carols on the Steps 21 December, 6.30pm @ City Tabernacle Baptist Church Chanukah in The City 21 December, 5pm-8pm @ Reddacliff Place Vision Australia’s Carols by Candlelight Live Site 24 December, 7pm @ The Courier-Mail Piazza, South Bank Christmas Eve Mass Services 24 December, 6pm, 8pm & 11.30pm @ Cathedral of St Stephen Christmas Day Church Service 25 December, 12am, 8am, 10am & 12pm @ Cathedral of St Stephen New Year’s Eve Fireworks Spectacular 31 December, 8.30pm & midnight @ Clem Jones Promenade, South Bank Visit: www.visitbrisbane.com.au/christmas for further information. www.seniorsnewspaper.com.au

community news Cutting the Renewable Energy Target puts jobs at risk

THE renewable energy industry’s peak body says it is extremely disappointed that the Federal Government is refusing to drop its plan to dramatically slash the Renewable Energy Target (RET), putting at risk more than 21,000 jobs and Australia’s reputation as a safe place to invest. Clean Energy Council Chief Executive Kane Thornton said recent comments by the Labor Party that talks on the future of the RET had broken down would leave the jobs of 21,000 workers hanging in the balance. “The Federal Government’s proposal to slash the RET is a clear bro-

ken promise that would result in a reduction of the future target by more than 60 per cent, decimating the renewable energy industry and risking the $10 billion worth of investment already made in good faith under the policy,” Mr Thornton said.

“The renewable energy sector is completely frozen until this can be resolved.

The RET review started at the beginning of the year, and every week that goes by puts more of the 21,000 direct jobs in the renewable energy industry at greater risk.”

Mr Thornton said Australia was effectively closed

for business as far as renewable energy is concerned, as major Australian and international investors face a massive change in the policy, after they had already made $10 billion worth of investment based on the Government’s long standing commitment to the current scheme.

“Many of the world’s major economies, such as the United States, China, Germany and Britain, are leaving Australia behind on renewable energy investment,” he said.

“We need to resolve these negotiations while we still have a skilled and capable industry left to build re-

newable energy projects here. Keppel Prince Engineering, which locally manufactures wind towers for wind farms using Australian steel, announced last month it would lay off 100 staff as orders had dried up. This is just a taste of what is to come if we can’t resolve the current situation quickly.

“It’s critical that the government resolves the current impasse as quickly as possible to give the thousands of businesses and tens of thousands workers in the industry a clear future.”

Media release: Clean Energy Council

Queensland’s First World War digital legacy launches

STATE Library of Queensland (SLQ) has launched a new online space to discover and share First World War stories from Queensland communities.

Using the innovative online space, Historypin, Q ANZAC 100: Memories for a New Generation enables people from different generations, cultures and places to explore and build on the stories of the Queensland experience of the First World War in the form of photos, video, audio clips and text. State Librarian Janette Wright said that as part of State Library’s four-year First World War legacy project Q ANZAC 100, Historypin will globally connect Queensland’s First World War stories — before, during and after the war, including contemporary commemorations. “We encourage Queensland communities through their local

libraries, RSLs, schools, academic institutions, historical and family history societies, community organisations, museums, heritage network, and groups interested in First World War history to get involved by exploring Queensland’s unique stories and creating their own project within the Q ANZAC 100 focus on Historypin,” Ms Wright said. “State Library’s ‘Egypt Experience’ reveals the 1st AIF departed Australia for Europe but arrived in Cairo instead, revealing the fascinating and varied insights of those young Australians throughout To find or contribute your First World War stories to Q ANZAC 100 Memories for a New Generation visit www.qanzac100.slq.qld.gov.au Follow the conversation with @slqld @Historypin #qanzac100 and #ww1

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community news Choir on note WHEN two generations sing from the same song book, there’s sweet music to be made.

Grade five and six stu-

dents from Clayfield College joined with the Zion aged care choir as part of the school’s Above and Beyond program, which

aims to challenge and extend students.

Students visited the nearby Nundah service weekly, practising their

Zion Singers choir and Clayfield College students

singing with the choir and completing creative arts projects such as mosaics.

The two groups performed in the school’s chapel recently singing

classic songs at a celebration to mark the project’s completion for this year.

Zion resident Helen Bennett said mingling and chatting with the young

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9. How many oxygen atoms comprise a molecule of ozone?

10. Which city is serviced by Ronald Reagan National Airport?

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people every week had been a highlight of the year. “I think people really value singing,’’ Mrs Bennett said.

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volved in choirs and it was great to find out Zion had a choir when I came to live here.

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Members tour the Kingston Butter Factory

THE Forest Lake Fifty Plus Club’s last outing for this year was to the Kingston Butter Factory.

Sixty-six members boarded our Concorde Coaches and eagerly headed off on a beautiful November morning. On arrival at The Butter Factory, a wonderful morning tea was ready and waiting for us. We then explored their extensive art and craft display including the Logan City Historical Society Museum, which bought back a lot

of memories. Then it was time to make our way to The Greenbank RSL for an enjoyable lunch. Like all good things that come to an end, it was time to make our way back home to finish off a really enjoyable day out.

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Australian men now likely to live past 80

NEW data shows Australia is one of only four countries where both sexes have a life expectancy of 80 years or more. The latest figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reveal that an Australian male born now could expect to live to 80 and a female could expect to live to 84.3 years.

“We’re now among a very rare group of countries,” said ABS director of demography, Denise Carlton.

“The others are Switzerland, Japan and Iceland - where both men and women have a life expectancy of over 80 years.

“Australian women pushed past the 80 year mark back in 1990, so it’s taken

men nearly a quarter century to catch up.

“It’s worth considering that 80 years is an expectation from birth, and statistically, the older you get, the more likely it is that you’ll live to an even older age.”

Carlton said that a man who is now 50 could expect to live to 82, a 65 year old to 84, and a man who is 85 this year could look forward to a 91st birthday.

In 2013, for both males and females, the Australian Capital Territory had the highest life expectancy, while the Northern Territory had the lowest.

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community news At a loss as to how to spend Christmas?

Pine Rivers VIEW Club THE November meeting of the Pine Rivers VIEW Club was well attended and everyone was rewarded with a fashion show like no other! 5 models graced the cat walk showing off various outfits with the final ones being night attire for the Christmas season.

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Audelle, Doris and Elizabeth (who chose to stay in her party dress!

The next meeting will be on December 3rd and will be the Christmas party.

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Please contact Sandra on 3425 2738 for details. It will be at the usual place, the Griffin Room of the Murrumba Downs Tavern.

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Labor walks away from RET

THE Labor Party has walked away from playing any constructive role in putting the Australian renewable energy industry on a long-term sustainable footing.

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get review every two years. Since the 20 per cent RET deal was struck in 2009 the energy market has changed dramatically.

Australia’s total demand for electricity is falling and what was intended to be a 20% target is now tracking towards 27% by 2020. The RET is not operating as intended and as many in the renewable sector privately acknowl-

edge, the target is neither sustainable nor achievable. The Government has never proposed any changes to affect household solar or the 14,000 jobs in the small scale solar industry. The Government also believes pressure on energy intensive trade exposed sectors should be reduced to provide additional support for Australian jobs.

Under the Government’s proposal taken to the table with the Labor Party, there would be a doubling of new large-scale and new small-scale renewable energy production under the RET between now and 2020. The Government hopes the Labor Party will reconsider its decision to destabilise the renewable energy sector by walking away from the talks.

Regardless of the Labor Party’s decision the Coalition Government will continue to work to ensure an amended Renewable Energy Target plays a sustainable role in Australia’s energy mix.

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Study investigates age-related vision loss and driving performance

OLDER drivers with age-related vision loss will be the focus of a new QUT study designed to test their on-the-road performance.

Professor Joanne Wood from QUT’s School of Optometry and Vision Science is an expert in the impact of ocular disease, vision and driving.

Professor Wood said age-related macular degeneration (AMD) was the leading cause of blindness and loss of vision in Australia.

“The results from this study will indicate the nature of the driving difficulties experienced by participants in the group and assist in the design of possible interventions,” Dr Wood said.

She said major advances in treatment of AMD helped

prevent further deterioration as long as possible.

“While the treatment doesn’t cure the condition it has allowed people to continue to perform every-day activities

such as driving,” Professor Wood said.

“Driving allows people to maintain their independence for longer and has been shown to have a positive effect on quality of life.”

hadn’t. “Our goal is to maintain the safe driving ability for people with these eye conditions for as long as possible,” Professor Wood said.

“This could be achieved through education and training interventions.”

Professor Wood said possible interventions such as driver training, including training of scanning strategies as well as education are likely to assist in maintaining and improving driver safety.

Participants would be involved in two testing sessions, involving a Professor Wood said series of vision, memory and awareone in seven Australians over 50 years of ness tests.

The second session age have some would be a 45-minute evidence of agedriving research related macular assessment with a degeneration.

She said data on older qualified driving instructor which would adults with agehave no effect on a related macular participant’s driver’s degeneration and licence. their experiences of Participants can driving difficulties contact the research had been recorded team via email aa.black but a test of their @qut.edu.au actual driving ability

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Wilston Evening VIEW Club

Gwen with guest speaker Bernadette Cooper from Sky Racing

WILSTON Evening VIEW Club ladies enjoyed a post Melbourne Cup party at their November dinner meeting. Guest speaker Bernadette Cooper from Sky Racing entertained with tales of her childhood aspirations to become a jockey, the difficulties due to being a woman, being a jockey racing in Macau, and now working for Sky Racing. It was a fun filled evening with raffle tickets being horse names and the ladies coming dressed for the evening. Sadly, the next meeting will be the last due to lack of members, resulting in the club closure. Meeting date is 10 December 6.30pm for 7pm @ Brothers Grange, 41 Agincourt Street, The Grange. Dinner cost is $30 and bookings required by 8pm on 7 December. Phone Betty on 3880 1480.

Qld Family History Society THE Queensland Family History Society (QFHS) helps people research their family history. The QFHS Library and Resource Centre is located at 58 Bellevue Avenue, Gaythorne and has an extensive range of resources. These resources can assist you to find your family no matter whether they are from— Queensland, other parts of Australia or many places overseas. The Society also offers support for researchers through meetings, seminars, and classes. The Society’s

Brisbane Seniors Online (BSOL) provides affordable computer tuition for over 50s in the Greater Brisbane area on a one-on-one basis using empathetic and patient volunteer Mentors in learner’s own homes on their own computer.

New Mentors are required across Brisbane and welcome to join as volunteers to keep this valuable and rewarding community work going.

BSOL teaches, and need Mentors for Windows (including up to Windows 8.1), Apple Mac computer, iPad and Android devices. Digital and video photography, Apple iPads and related technology and devices are covered by special interest groups who meet monthly in the BSOL Central Training facility in the City.

A fee of $60 ($20 joining fee plus $40p.a.) applies to Learners and this provides approximately 12 x 1 hour home lessons and on-going support for the balance of the membership year.

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educational program helps researchers cut through the mass of information available on the internet and suggests other sources to look at. More importantly, these opportunities put like-minded people together who are only too happy to share their tips, hints, and successes. A number of special interest groups meet on a regular basis to discuss genealogical research in particular geographical area such as Scotland, Ireland, or Central Europe.

Other groups meet to discuss how DNA may assist research or how particular computer programs can aid record keeping. The Society also has a writing group. As the end of the year draws closer, many of the special interest groups will be having their final meetings for 2014, before the Library and Resource Centre closes in late December and reopens in early January. Perhaps you can use this time to gather up what you know about your family—sort those family papers and photographs or talk to older members of the family, so you too can research your family’s history at QFHS in 2015. Information about the Society see our website www.qfhs.org.au.

For enquiries, contact the Secretary (email: secretary@qfhs.org.au).

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community news Picnic at the Point

Members bask in the sun at Wellington Point foreshore

AS can be seen from the above photo, members of Wellington Point Seniors enjoyed a day at the Wellington Point Foreshores.

Team ‘No One’ won the Santaguiliana Competition played at Donald Simpson Club in Cleveland. We have a busy time ahead of us. On 20 November a group of us will attend high tea and a tour of historical Ormiston House, and then on the 8 December we have a Christmas lunch at the Redlands Sporting Club which members always enjoy. The final club day for 2014 will be on Tuesday, 16 December. There will be lots of Christmas festivities, nice refreshments and entertainment to complete the year. The club will restart on Tuesday, 13 January. New members always welcome. We wish all seniors in the Redlands a very Merry Christmas and a great 2015. For further details, phone Edith on 339 3196 or Madge on 382 6160.

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COME and enjoy Seniors Christmas Lunch at the Sandgate Community Centre-153 Rainbow Street in Sandgate on Wednesday the 10 th of December from 11am for a 12 o’clock meal. The lunch is hosted by SAND-

BAG Inc (a local community support organisation) to help celebrate Seniors Week. It is catered for by the team from Crossroads, a Uniting Care Community initiative that assists people build life skills for a bet-

ter quality of life. You will receive a warm welcome, a glass of punch on arrival and enjoy a lovely two course meal. There will be a $5 charge payable on or before the day.

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SANDBAG also hosts a free Christmas Day Lunch for all those who might be alone on Christmas Day. RSVP to the contacts above.

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starting at $1 each. The event boasts not only books to entice book lovers, but also a range of CDs, vinyl, puzzles, stationery and cassettes.

The event is well categorised and sectioned into $1, $2.50 and high quality making is easier for you to focus on your favourite genres.

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single pristine waterhole. Chineseborn artist Cai Guo-Qiang (pronounced tsai gwo-chang) based the work on an image that came to his mind after visiting North Stradbroke Island off Brisbane. Another work included in the exhibition was titled Head On and was made up of 99 replica wolves hurling themselves through the air only to hit a glass wall before returning to the beginning to start the journey again.

Although the exhibition has now finished, further details and explanations can be obtained by Googling the artist or exhibit name.

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THIS photo was taken along the banks of the Brisbane River in the heart of the State’s capital.

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DURING the month of November, we entertained visitors from Annerley-Moorooka Senior Citizens with a morning tea followed by lunch and entertainment from “Top Shelf”, then at a later date had our last general meeting for the year.

Indoor Bowls continues Monday and Wednesdays from 1pm with afternoon tea on the first Friday of each month. Friday mornings are Bowls and Cards from 9am followed by morning tea.

Our last function for the year will be our catered Christmas lunch on Thursday, 11 December from 9.30am. Entertainment is by Patricia Newton and Darcy and there will be lots of raffles and lucky door prizes for all. The club closed on Friday, 12 December and will re-open on Monday, 19 January, 2015.

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community news Brendale Evening VIEW Club

BRENDALE our Evening dinner VIEW meeting.

Club We celebrated celebrate Christmas our 16th and breakbirthday up dinner with the for 2014 theme “A enterCarnival tained by Night” “The and guest Numb speaker Bums” will be (Northside SueUkulele Belinda Members Meehan.

Branch) Visitors singing welcome.

Christmas VIEW carols, stands lucky door for Voice, and 30 Interest Christmas and Standing (L-R) Helen Hutton, Lyn Anderson and Educahampers Annette Lane, sitting is Cath Cramb as raffle tion of prizes.

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Ladies from our club VIEW support The Tavern, Bracken will be helping out our Ridge.

Smith Family, a Zone QAO’ 2 with We will commence our national children’s Christmas Gift wrapcharity. VIEW pro2015 year on 20th ping at Stafford City vides women with the January. Brendale Shopping Centre on opportunity to meet Evening VIEW Club Sunday 21st December. meets on the third regularly with other We will be glad to Tuesday of the month women from all walks wrap anyone’s gift for at Aspley Hornets of life, establish a gold coin donation lasting friendships AFL Club, 50 Graham which goes directly to Road, Carseldine, and help disadvanthe children’s charity taged Australians 6.30pm for 7pm start. through supporting The Smith Family.

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Meetings held to establish new political party

QUEENSLAND’S mature-age and senior citizens, the disabled, and the disadvantaged - including self-funded and pensioner retirees - may soon find a new voice to air their grievances, publicly, to Governments. Meetings have recently been held to establish the Mature Age Party (MAP) which aims to give all mature-age groups a stronger voice, and a stronger say, in State and Commonwealth policies and decision-making.

Depending on public response and support, that could include the endorsement of MAP candidates in the next

State and Federal elections, and it is planned to hold formal launches before Christmas.

M.A.P. would not be aligned with any political party (State or Federal) but would liaise with and co-operate with all parties who supported its thrust for a “fairgo” for all mature-age electors, retirees, veterans, their dependants and their families.

M.A.P. Steering Committee spokesman for the Sunshine Coast, Mr Warner Madden of Palmwoods may be contacted at warner@themap.org.au.

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community news Living Gems wins International Over 50s Resort Award OVER 50s lifestyle resort specialist Living Gems was today announced as the best in Australasia.

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Mr Crawley says Most Outstanding Lifestyle Resort in Australasia Award rewards excellence in enhancing the lifestyle of people aged 50 plus. “I am free of commercial links and able to make

considered, balanced and impartial judgments,” he says.

“My judgements are based on intellect, effort, commitment, honesty and the rewards for shareholders, stakeholders and customers. The award criteria is based on performance, innovation and positive initiatives.”

Living Gems is a Queensland based family owned business. The company has specialised in designing, building and managing resorts since 1982. Currently the company operates five resorts throughout South East Queensland. Plans are underway to release several more resorts in the next 12 months.

Living Gems general manager Adrian Puljich says the Most Outstanding Lifestyle Resort in

Australasia award is a monumental honour.

“We have won numerous awards from recognised industry bodies including Master Builders, Housing Industry Australia and the Urban Development Institute of Australia but this international recognition is tremendous,” he says. “To be selected as the Australasian leader in over 50s resorts sets us apart from the rest. We know how to create an idyllic lifestyle resort that most people can afford.

“We have about 2000 residents in five resorts who can testify to the effort we make in creating the lifestyle they want. To be seen as an international leader is rewarding for Living Gems and validates our homeowners’ decisions,” Mr Puljich says.

Enoggera & Districts Historical Society Inc. 2014 HAS been an important year for local history societies, involving as it did the centenary of the outbreak of World War I; as the year gradually moves towards closure, our

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from 9.30am until 1pm and again on Saturday December 6 between 14pm; it will then go into recess until Thursday 5 February. During the recess period special arrangements for viewing the library can be made by phoning Dave on 3366 3191.

It has been a busy year for us and we thank the people of Enoggera and Districts for their continued support. On our return we will be preparing our first Enoggera & Districts Times for the year and for our annual general meeting on March 22.

At that meeting a local historian from Kenilworth Historical Society will tell, us about Enoggera pioneers who also bought land in the Kenilworth area. In April we will have our own commemoration of the centenary of the Gallipoli landing as well as participate in that held by Gaythorne RSL. New members interested in the local history of their district are most welcome.

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community news More retirees to draw on support system as world’s population heads to 11 billion

AS a nation’s population ages, more and more older people may draw from support systems such as social security, yet fewer workers may be around to pay into those systems.

The problem is more worrying than we think; the ratio of workers to retirees will drop precipitously in numerous countries worldwide this century, potentially sending nations into a financial tailspin. An international study published in respected global research journal Science Express last month received a lot of press for predicting that global population is likely to hit 11 billion by 2100, much more than the 9.6 billion high that had previously been predicted for this for this century.

But the very end of the study, which did not garner much attention, provided some shocking details about how the nature of that growth would skew the ratio of workers to retirees. The ‘potential support ratio’ – the number of people aged 20-64 divided by the number of people

grandparents’ genera- Yates has backed the call, employers mutually agreetions.” Council on the saying the “cultural my- ing to a retirement in the Ageing chief executive Ian thology” of workers and 60s should be abandoned.

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aged 65 or over – in many countries will plummet.

The ratio, the report authors noted, “can be viewed very roughly as reflecting the number of workers per retiree.”

In the US, the ratio today is 4.6, and it is projected to decline to 1.9 by 2100 – fewer than half as many workers to support a retiree as there are now.

Increasing the Australian working-age population, lifting labour force participation rates and raising productivity have been identified by the Australian Treasury as critical in

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While there is an economic incentive to lift labour force participation rates, says Treasury, there are also benefits to the individual.

Labour force participation can lead to greater individual wellbeing in terms of financial security, self-esteem and social engagement. The labour force participation rate for males has historically been much higher than the rate for females. However, a range of cultural and economic shifts in recent decades has seen a dramatic increase in the proportion of females participating in the labour force.

So it seems Australians need to keep working rather than retire at 65 because baby boomers reaching the pension age are intensifying pressure on the nation’s finances.

As the pension bill rockets from $16 billion in 2001 to $48 billion in 2016, the Labor Party has called for a ‘national conversation’ on the opportunities and benefits of increased life expectancy while managing the cost of pensions, health and aged care.

“This is the healthiest, wealthiest, best-educated generation of retirees in human history,” says former Minister for the Ageing Mark Butler.

“We need people to stay on and work longer,” he says. “The demographic balance of people coming into the workforce versus people reaching that age in their 60s, where traditionally they would have left work, is shifting.

“We need more people to stay in work to keep our levels of economic activity up. “People are healthy enough to do that, more than their parents’ and

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community news Get on yer bike: seniors respond to Redcliffe skills, fitness program

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A $4750 contribution from Moreton Bay Regional Council has been used to train seniors in the Redcliffe and surrounding areas to ride a road bike. The program, run by Queensland Fitness, Sport and Recreation, Skills Alliance in partnership with Bushranger Bikes over

Pedal power . . . Kay has become an enthusiastic member of the bike training program at Redcliffe

five weeks, commenced on November 6. More than 45 residents quickly joined the program.

Moreton Bay Regional Council Mayor Allan Sutherland said a number of local organisations had been successful in the latest round of community grants funding. “Council’s community grants support local community, youth, senior citizen, sporting and cultural events and activities,” Cr Sutherland said.

“Funding is available for initiatives that respond to

community issues, enhance wellbeing and safety and encourage participation and partnerships.

“They’re a great way for council to support the community organisations, activities, events and initiatives that matter to our residents.”

General manager of QFSR Skills Alliance Deb Crompton has been pleased with the response to the program.

“It shows that you are never too old to be willing to learn new skills,” Deb said.

“Bike riding allows our seniors to keep fit, use as their main mode of transport, join in with their young family members and at the end of the program they may like to either start their own bike riding group or join an existing group.

Let the adventure begin.”

For more information, or to find out how your organisation can apply for a community grant from Moreton Bay Regional Council visit www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/ grants.

Carindale National Seniors

THE final meeting for Carindale National Seniors was well attended with 102 members present. We wish those on the sick list a speedy recovery. We had 8 members reaching the great age of 90 this year and they are all well and attended all meetings. We were pleased to acknowledge these mile stones at our meetings.

The Guest Speakers during the year have all been interesting and we thank them for their support. The bus trips have all been successful for those who attended.

We hope for more of the same in 2015 with our first meeting on 10th February at Clem Jones Centre [Carina Bowls]. The first outing will be to “Twin Towns” for the “Peter Allen Story” on17th February 2015.

The “Show & Tell” at the November meeting was very interesting as we were able to see the many talents of our members, Thank you to all who participated.

The videos of past events were enjoyable and sometimes hilarious and our thanks to Eddie for the time and effort to produce such wonderful memories.

We are hoping to be able to have a 6 day 5 night trip to Yamba and the Iluka district in March, 2015. Please advise Helen or June if you are interested.

The final event of the year was our Christmas Luncheon on 25th November and all received a small gift from Santa. For further information please phone Ann 3245 3847 or Maureen 3398 4236.

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community news Retired baby boomers: new breed of welfare recipients A GOVERNMENT department is targeting a new breed of welfare recipients in Australia – baby boomers who ‘effectively retire’ on unemployment benefits.

According to a recent study, unemployment is rising five times faster for Australians in their 50s than for those in their 20s.

The number of over-55s on the dole has jumped 9% in one year.

Currently, job seekers aged over 55 do not have to search for full-time work; they can still get their benefits if they do 15 hours a week of voluntary work, paid work or a combination of the two.

There is now a proposal to change the requirements so that job seekers under 60 will have to search for full-time work, in line with other younger unemployed people.

In a submission to a Senate inquiry on the proposed changes, the Employment Department said the criteria was effectively allowing people over 55 to retire on the dole, while only having to do a small amount of voluntary or paid work.

“Given the ageing

able to get work through this scheme. Mr Yates said as economic conditions got tighter, it was not a surprise that unem-

ployment was growing among older people. He said there should be more focus on training and retraining these workers as

soon as they became unemployed, instead of waiting for them to become demoralised and deskilled over time.

No time to take it easy . . . government proposes job seekers under 60 will have to search for full-time work, in line with other younger unemployed people

workforce and the fact that most people aged 55 have many potentially productive years ahead of them, it is no longer acceptable for 55-59year-old job seekers to effectively retire on Newstart while undertaking a bit of voluntary or part-time work,” the report said.

To put it in context, most of the 45,000 jobseekers aged between 55 and 59 on Newstart are looking for full-time work. About 6,000 of those are cur-

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rently receiving the dole by volunteering/working 15 hours a week.

Council on the Ageing chief executive Ian Yates hit back at the government department submission on employment reform.

“We don’t oppose the measures but throwing gratuitous insults against older people is appalling,” Mr Yates said.

He said the department should be focusing on how to improve employment outcomes for older

workers, not maligning them. “Older workers do suffer from age discrimination,” he said. “Some apply for hundreds of jobs but don’t get an interview.”

This has been acknowledged through the government’s Restart wage subsidy scheme that gives employers $10,000 over two years if they hire a worker aged 50 or older who has been out of work for at least six months. So far, 384 Australians have been

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community news The link between type 2 diabetes and incontinence ONE of the lesser understood consequences of type 2 diabetes is its potential to exacerbate bladder and bowel control problems.

Constipation: Constipation, which affects nearly 60 per cent of people with diabetes, increases the risk of urinary incontinence. This is because an enlarged bowel compresses the bladder and reduces its holding capacity, thereby risking accidental leakage.

High blood sugar levels: If blood sugar levels are poorly controlled, the body will try to remove the excess blood sugars by producing more urine and a fuller bladder, which can also lead to accidental leakage.

Obesity: Being overweight puts people at higher risk of both type 2 diabetes and incontinence. Overweight is a major contributor to bladder and bowel control, because the excess strain on the pelvic floor can weaken the pelvic floor muscles.

Nerve damage: Poorly controlled or long-term type 2 diabetes can cause damage to nerves, which can lead to a loss in sensation about whether or not to pee, or

if the bladder’s full or empty, which can increase the risk of urinary tract infections (UTIs).

Reduced immunity: Diabetes also interferes with the immune system, putting sufferers at greater risk of infection and UTIs. Medications: Medications such as metformin, acarbose and repaglinide can cause diarrhoea.

Five steps for good bladder and bowel health: 1. Eat well and include at least 30 g of fibre daily.

2. Drink about 1.5 -2 litres of fluid daily, limiting caffeine and fizzy drinks.

3. Exercise regularly.

4. Keep your pelvic floor toned.

5. Practise good toilet habits For further clarification on any of the above information, or for advice about your bladder or bowel health, phone the free, confidential National Continence Helpline on 1800 33 00 66. The Continence Foundation is the national peak body working to improve the quality of life of the 4.6 million people affected by incontinence.

Prostate surgery may be unnecessary for many men IT is a well-known fact that surgery on the prostate for BPH (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, the condition also known as an enlarged prostate) usually has a high incidence of complications and unwanted side-effects. Chief complaints after surgery are impaired sexual function and incontinence.

However there may be good news for those men suffering from this condition and considering surgery. Magnus Shield approved for use in Australia has been clinically proven to help alleviate the symptoms of an enlarged prostate, thus eliminating the need for invasive surgery.

Distributed by Graminex Australia, Magnus Shield does not require a prescription and can be bought over-the-counter at pharmacies. Already in widespread use in Victoria and Queensland, Magnus Shield is now available locally in New South Wales at pharmacies and chemists.

John’s Pharmacy: Located at 338 The Entrance Road in Long Jetty, John’s Pharmacy is known for its friendly and knowledgeable service. According to Helen, the store pharmacist, many of the regular customers who start taking Magnus Shield quickly experience relief from their symptoms by the fifth or sixth week, if not sooner. Those who take it regularly according to the instructions have reported positive results. To find out if Magnus Shield can help you or someone you know, step into John’s Pharmacy and speak with Helen.

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Local Australian-Made adjustable bed manufacturer ENVIRONMENTALLY-safe materials and a strict adherence to government standards are comfortable bedfellows at Liberty HealthCare, a Queensland designer and manufacturer of high quality adjustable beds.

Liberty HealthCare is an Australian owned and operated company specialising in the design and manufacture of high quality adjustable beds.

The products are custom-made and meet green Australian manufacturing standards, free of lead and chemicals. Managing director Todd Easterbrook has more than 20 years’ experience in the healthcare industry, assisting clients to re-gain or maintain their freedom, independence and mobility.

“We’re committed to customer service,” Mr Easterbrook said. “It’s our aim to ensure individuals and families alike are consulted and supported in their endeavour to stay independent.

“Friendly, trained staff are happy to provide a stylish and practical home care bedding solution.”

Liberty HealthCare is a recognised government supplier of medical grade beds, all manufactured with tempered steel up to 10 times thicker than products made overseas. The company uses the world’s best motor manufacturer giving a 25-year guarantee on steel construction and 10-year guarantee on motors.

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community news VIEW ladies prepare for the Christmas Wrap

Retirees feel crunch of interest rate cuts AUSTRALIA’S big banks are quietly making significant cuts to the interest rates paid on term deposits, as -lenders compete less keenly for household savings.

While the Reserve Bank of Australia has not moved official interest rates since August last year,

figures show interest rates of three-month, six-month and one-year term deposits have been cut in recent months. The cuts are likely to affect pensioners and self-funded retirees in particular, as rate reductions erode the income they receive from their savings.

Three-month term

deposits have fallen the most; National Australia Bank, Westpac and ANZ have cut these rates by at least 20 basis points since June.

All four major banks are now paying less than 3% on a term deposit over the popular term of three months, a return only

marginally ahead of the inflation rate.

Peter Arnold, analyst for financial services website RateCity.com, says the cuts raised the risk that savers’ funds would be “rolled over” into a product with a much lower rate when the deposit reached maturity.

“It’s less competitive

than it was six months ago,” Mr Arnold said.

“Savers need to make sure they don’t roll over into a lower rate.”

The Reserve Bank has also highlighted the trend, saying there was less competition for term deposit funds and this was helping to lower banks’ cost of funding.

CENTENARY Evening View Club ladies are practising their parcel wrapping skills in preparation for one of their major fund raising activities, gift wrapping at the Mt Ommaney Shopping Centre. The ladies have already covered dozens of boxes for odd shaped gifts and made hundreds of ribbon bows and gift tags to ensure the gifts they wrap will look amazing. VIEW ladies will be gift wrapping from the 11th to the 24th December, so look for them in the VIEW purple aprons.

A gold coin donation per parcel will ensure the best wrapped gifts in Brisbane and funds will go to The Smith Family to help fund education for disadvantaged children through the Learning for Life program.

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community news DSHS Reunion 2014

ABOUT 80 past students of Domestic Science High School had a lovely afternoon meeting up with old school friends and listening to stories from days prior to 1962 when the school closed. The school was situated at the end of George Street in the grounds of QUT alongside Parliament House. Some of the stories were from many years before that because the most senior of the ladies there were from the years 1942-1943, long before some of the other last students were born.

Top Left: Past students (L-R) back row are Grace Driver, Joan Jenkins, Pat Elston and Viti Packer.

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community news Scam warning: Classifieds not all black and white THE Office of Fair Trading is warning consumers to watch out for classified scams after reports of a sophisticated scam involving fraudulent shipping business websites.

Fair Trading Executive Director Brian Bauer said scammers are listing fake advertisements on trading websites and in local newspapers selling second-hand vehicles, caravans, motorcycles and boats.

“Consumers looking to purchase these items make contact with the scammers. They are told the seller has moved overseas but the goods are being held by a shipping company in Australia and are still available,” Mr Bauer said.

“The scammers, using a website and company name that mimics that of

a legitimate shipping company, claim they will provide free shipping of the goods on payment.

“The scam’s websites look legitimate because the scammers use photos and logos from real businesses.

“Unfortunately for the consumers, they are paying for goods that don’t exist.

“We have reports that consumers have lost thousands of dollars to this scam, with little chance of ever recovering the money.”

There are a number of ways to protect yourself from classified scams.

“The most important tip is to never direct deposit or wire transfer money for an item you’ve never laid eyes on in person,” Mr Bauer said.

“If you absolutely must buy an item without having seen it first,

always use an escrow service that will hold your money until you verify receipt of your purchase. It may cost a little more, but it’s worth it to protect yourself.

“Always be wary if the seller insists on immediate payment, especially by money order, wire transfer or international funds transfer.

“Consumers should also request a number of photos of the item from the seller. If they refuse, it could be that they have stolen a photo from a genuine advertisement and don’t have any more to provide.

“Don’t assume an advertisement is legitimate just because it appears in a reputable newspaper or classifieds website, because scammers use these as well.

“If you aren’t sure about

an advertisement, call the business. Remember to look up the phone number online or in the phone book and don’t

use the phone number provided in the advertisement.

“If you think you have provided your account

details to a scammer, contact your bank immediately and have them close your account.”

Consumers can report scams or find more information at www.fair trading.qld.gov.au or www.scamwatch.gov.au.

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Aspley VIEW Club ASPLEY VIEW Club recently celebrated Melbourne Cup Day. Pictured from left in their colourful outfits are Maureen Oakhill and Noreen Allen. Aspley View Club meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month at Kedron Wavell Community Centre. The November meeting, our last for 2014, will have a guest speaker from our charity Learning For Life, (a part of The Smith Family), and a Christmas concert. We will also have giant raffles, gourmet goodies, books and bargains on the trading tables.

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community news St George (Shire of Balonne) Farmers Relief Appeal 2014

15 NATIONAL Seniors Branches have a very long record of support for the farming communities in Queensland.

How we came to give a helping hand to the people living in the Shire of Balonne is quite a simple story. This is all about Aussies helping Aussies.

National Seniors Calamvale Branch received an email from Gary Fogarty, a famous bush poet who wrote the heart rending poem called “And So We Bleed”. The written words were of the plight and hardship of the people in the bush - our people, our country, our food chain. This poem touched the hearts of members of this branch who felt they should do something to help the farming families struggling in S/W Qld to survive and help stop the deaths happening so often when there is no way out for them.

Graham Brewer of Calamvale Branch with the willing participation of Centenary & Forest Lake Branches set to and raised some money and also requested donations of non-perishables. The response was very good and people were generous. Graham was able to get a truck through Avis Rental with fuel being their only cost. The two men Corny Van Eldik and Graham headed west to St George to help distribute the collection.

On his return Graham felt it was essential to make another trip out before Christmas. He spoke at many venues, including other Branches, and the community at large about another trip. Over a period of weeks Graham has worked very hard collecting donations, doing speaking engagements at

tape coming from the rolls travelling through the house. Dan visited our good friends at Sunnybank Branch to collect an enormous car full of donations from the lovely people at Sunnybank.

Many, many pallets of packed boxes have been freighted to St George via St George Freight Lines.

Robyn Fuhrmeister and staff in St George at Care Balonne has taken delivery of all the pallets with

boxes and boxes of donations and her many volunteers have packed items and been busy making deliveries to families.

It has been a wonderful opportunity for our community to really come together in support of our country cousins. For the volunteers living in our community it has been such a pleasure to be involved and many have remarked how lovely it has been to chat to people of all ages they

Left: Some of the volunteers helping out

which donations were made to boost the cash target. Calamvale Branch have received support from the wider community as far south as Victoria, New South Wales, far North Queensland, Wynnum, Sandgate, Redcliffe, Banyo, Manly, Lota, Lions Clubs and BCC Councillors & Staff along with a great deal of local people in the Brisbane CBD areas all working for the common cause of Australians helping Australians.

Cash donations collected will be turned into vouchers by Care Balonne St George to be spent in the local businesses.

Dan Baldwin of Forest Lake Branch with his enthusiastic band of volunteers manned a stall in the Forest Lake Shopping Centre for 18 days straight taking three to five trolley loads away each day to store in member Barry Weston’s garage or Dan’s home ready for packing in the now famous banana boxes with loads of packing tape keeping the contents secure.

The Baldwin lounge and dining room has served for the last couple of months as a packing point with the sound of packing

would not otherwise have met in our busy lives. Our presence in the shopping centre was made possible by the generosity of Coles Supermarket and Forest Lake Shopping Centre.

Heritage Bank, Forest Lake Branch also were happy to have a collection tin inside the Bank.

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community news Mitchelton & Districts Garden Club THE celebration of the Mitchelton and Districts Garden Club’s 50th anniversary towards the

end of October was a successful and happy event. It took the form of a “Friendship Day”.

Over sixty-five people were present, most of them being members of other garden clubs or

similar associations.

The weather was hot but this didn’t mar the occasion because the hall had fans and was well ventilated with double doors opening out to a verandah.

Instead of a traditional birthday cake, there were serviettes on a special table with cupcake stands holding a cupcake for everyone.A foundation member (also the club’s patron), Margaret Morrow, whose idea brought this club into existence, gave a magnificent floral art demonstration – five arrangements in all. She stood behind each container and deftly placed the flowers, etc. so the audience could see the front of each

Pat Killoran, the President, about to say “Farewell” to a guest, Councillor Andrew Wines, from the Enoggera Ward. (Notice cupcakes in the background.)

arrangement developing – work of a true artist.

After the December meeting this club will be in recess for the holiday season.

Hopefully it will resume meetings on 5th February 2015. More members are needed.

For further information please phone the Presi-

dent, Pat, on 3356 1256.

Wishes for a safe and joyous Christmas followed by a peaceful and happy New Year, are extended to one and all.

‘Harmony across the Tasman’ RESTORATION Fundraiser Concert with Christchurch Youth Orchestra (CYO) NZ and local performers.

Saturday 6 December, 2.30PM St Paul’s Presbyterian Church, 43 St Paul’s Terrace, Spring Hill. Free street parking.

CYO will perform Britten’s Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra, Beethoven’s Egmont Overture and a stunning work by G. Farr – From the Depths Sound the Great Sea Gongs.

Local artists include Brisbane Mandolin Orchestra

It’s your legal responsibility to protect your family and your assets. Even if you do have a Will you may need to update it if you haven’t recently. You cannot afford to leave your family to fight the government after you’ve gone.

Here’s what Dean Bainbridge, Principal at Bainbridge law firm says about the consequences for your family, when you don’t have a compliant Last Will & Testament.

If you’re like many Australians you’ve You want your family’s probably considered making a Will but never got around to it. We all put off doing lasting thoughts of you to things we don’t like – it’s human nature. be positive not negative Do any of these sound familiar?

You don’t want them to feel anger towards you, or betrayed that you let them down, The 8 common excuses for just because you didn’t take the time to get a Will.

putting off your Will 1. I’ll get around to it later

2. I don’t know a lawyer I can trust who won’t charge me a small fortune 3. I’m too young to worry about a Will 4. I’m not sure where to start

Dean Bainbridge, Principal at Bainbridge Legal I’ve been dealing with deceased estates for more than 10 years.

They are some of the most distressing events when there is no legal Will.

People just don’t realise what it costs to settle an Estate, even a small one.

And it can drag on for months and even years if there is no Will in place.

Worse still, the Government lawyer is the first to get paid before the family gets any benefit.

I advise all my clients to make a legal Will and will not manage their legal affairs unless they have one. It’s not worth the hassle – for me or them. It saves everyone in the long run.

5. Wills are only for rich people 6. I’m not ready to make a Will 7. I don’t like talking about personal matters with strangers 8. It takes too much time to organise

Making a Will is not something you just do out of kindness. You’re legally obliged to create a Will to make it easy to distribute your assets to your loved ones after you’re gone.

Don’t give the government $40,000 of your money If you leave your family without a legal Will, the government appoints an attorney to manage your affairs. Your family has no control. The cost is 4% of your total Estate.

Unfortunately excuses don’t cut it if you So if you have some superannuation and leave your family unprotected. They’ll never forgive you if you leave them to face a home that are worth say $1 million, you automatically give the government the government without a Will. $40,000 from your Estate. Your family “My family would have ended up in court never get that money – it’s a lot more than with my ex, because I hadn’t made a Will. the cost of making your Will.

The only winners in that fight would be the Most people need to create at least these lawyers” Dave C. Father of four, Southport three essential legal documents: “One of my clients was so angry at her 1. Last Will and Testament husband for leaving them in the lurch, she 2. Advanced Health Directive asked if she was able to divorce him 3. Enduring Power of Attorney posthumously” Lawyer – Regional And while they are legal documents, you Queensland don’t need lawyers to create them for you.

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community news Enoggera & Districts Historical Society Inc.

Six former members of the RAAEC (Royal Australian Army Educational Corps) in Papua New Guinea 1966-73. L-R: Norm Hunter, Ian Ogston, Greg Farr, Darryl Dymock, Greg Ivey, Terry Edwinsmith

2014 has been an important year for local history societies, involving as it did the centenary of the outbreak of World War I; as the year gradually moves towards closure, our World War I com-

memorative calendar is selling well. If you would like to purchase one phone Dave on 3366 3191: cost $10 plus $1.50 postage. The Society will be open on Thursday December 4 from 9.30am until 1pm

and again on Saturday December 6 between 14pm; it will then go into recess until Thursday 5 February. During the recess period special arrangements for viewing the library can be made by

phoning Dave on 3366 3191. It has been a busy year for us and we thank the people of Enoggera and Districts for their continued support. On our return we will be preparing our first Enoggera & Districts Times for the year and for our annual general meeting on March 22.

At that meeting a local historian from Kenilworth Historical Society will tell, us about Enoggera pioneers who also bought land in the Kenilworth area. In April we will have our own commemoration of the centenary of the Gallipoli landing as well as participate in that held by Gaythorne RSL. New members interested in the local history of their district are most welcome.

Neighbours keeping watch LIVING alone and growing older raises the question, what if...?

What if I fell, what if I broke my hip or leg, would anyone know?

If no one knew, no one would come to help, possibly for days.

A small group of residents in a local retirement village have devised a simple yet effective way of checking on their neighbour’s wellbeing.

It puts a whole new slant on Neighbour(hood) Watch.

The three women each put a flag or a marker in their

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window every morning, visible from their neighbour’s house, as a signal that all is well with them. To date they haven’t needed help but it gives them a comfortable sense of security. One of the women also keeps her phone on a low table.

Although she has a call button she says if she fell she could not reach it, but if she could crawl to the phone she could call for help.

If you have a helpful hint for older people living alone and concerned that no one would know if they were in trouble, let us know.

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community news Carindale National Seniors Christmas function

Spirit of Christmas at QPAC

we thank the Committee for arranging this for the members. We also had many raffles & members were very supportive of this & many went home with lovely prizes.

The next meeting for 2015 will be on the 10 th February and the next bus trip will be on 17th February to Twin Towns Morning Melodies (Peter Allen Story).

Carindale National Seniors meets on 2nd Tuesday of every month except December and JanuCARINDALE National on 25th November. We had by all. We had a visit ary and bus trips are on Seniors had their Christ- had 105 members present by Santa & all members 4 th Tuesday of every mas luncheon & break-up & a wonderful day was received a gift from him & month except December. TIS soon the season to be jolly, and QPAC is preparing to deck the Concert Hall for its annual Spirit of Christmas concert.

We have gathered together an exceptional line up of artists, musicians and voices to celebrate the festive season in song, including guest soloists Simon Burke (Les Miserables, The Sound of Music), Christie Whelan Browne (The Rocky Horror Show), Virgilio Marino, the QPAC Choir, Brisbane Chorale and the Brisbane Birralee Voices, and QCGU Musical Theatre graduate Billy

Bourchier. Also ringing in the good cheer is the Queensland Symphony Orchestra conducted by Simon Kenway.

Presented in the grandeur of the Concert Hall, Spirit of Christmas is a cherished annual tradition at QPAC. Tickets sell out fast, so gather your friends and family and join us for this magnificent celebration of the true meaning and joy of Christmas.

Tickets: Refer to qpac.com.au for current pricing.

Bookings: www.qpac.com.au or phone 136 246.

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AT the November meeting we celebrated our 12th birthday and the cutting of the cake was shared by five of our members who are all over 90 years old.

As this was our last meeting for the year, we also had an entertainer who sang our favourite songs from the musicals, which made for a very enjoyable morning.

There are over 100 members booked to attend our Christmas lunch at the Redland Bay Golf club in December and members generous donations to the raffle will ensure there are prizes enough for everyone.

Our trip convenor has put in place a lovely variety of outings for the whole of next year and with various speakers and entertainment also in place until the August 2015 AGM members can be assured of another interesting and busy year.

All seniors receive a warm and friendly welcome at our meetings which are held at the Baptist Church Hall, Barcrest Drive on the second Monday of every month at 9.30am. Call Barbara on 3820 6373 if you would like to know more.

We send seasons greetings to all NSA branches and hope 2015 will be a good year for you.

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THE Cleveland Branch of National Seniors meets on the 3rd Friday of every month except December in the Redlands RSL, Passage Street, Cleveland. Doors open at 9.15am for 9.45am start. Books and Videos / Dvds on sale. Plus we have a very good raffle and a good guest speaker. All seniors are invited. Cost of entry $3. Friday December 12th requested by many that we have a trip for Christmas Shopping. We are going to Harbour Town. This is a great venue with a lot of new shops and I am sure you will enjoy the day. Please book ASAP to enable me to book the correct

size coach. Cost $25. $10 Deposit when booking please.

Wednesday December 17th is the day of our Christmas Party. We will be entertained by Greg and Laura Doolan.

Doors open at 9.30am for a 10.20 start.

Please be seated by 10.15 am. If you would like to exchange a present from Santa’s Sack please place in the box on arrival. If you would like to donate to the raffle, please hand to Winnie or Pat at the door. Cost for this great day Members $30, non members $35. Your friends and family are invited. Book with Peter on 3207 0348.

Carina Senior Citizens Club FIRSTLY, as we are so close to the end of the year, we would like to wish all senior groups in the area a very healthy and blessed Christmas and New Year and we would also like to thank the staff of the Seniors Newspaper for all their co-operation during the year.

Our club activities are mornings only Monday to Saturday, except larger special functions which have a luncheon.

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Art Tarts serve up a tasty treat THE Art Tarts, a group of artists who regularly meet and create at the Bribie Island Community Arts Centre will be showing their work in an exhibition running until December 7, 2015 at the Matthew Flinders Art Gallery.

With a dozen talented artists working in different media, the exhibition promises to be varied, ranging from pottery, sculptures, paintings (acrylic, oils, pastel) along with graphite and pencil drawings, glassware, china painting, jewellery, original felting/ fabric and textile craft.

Well-timed for people to get in early for Christmas gifts, the show, simply entitled ‘The Art Tarts’, will have works of all sizes catering to all tastes.

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Keep safe when using decorative lights at Christmas

CHRISTMAS and decorative lights are an exciting way to add fun to festivities, but used incorrectly they can cause electric shocks or fires. If you will be using lights indoors only and protected from the weather, then it’s acceptable to buy lights suitable “for indoor use only”.

The marking “for indoor use only” will be on the Christmas light, usually on the plastic label tag near the supply plug or on the transformer rating label if the lights are extra low voltage.

It will also be clearly marked

on the box. If the lights are for outdoors or on verandas or where they can be affected by the weather, only buy Christmas lights marked “suitable for outdoor use”. Christmas lights require an Australian certificate of approval before they can be sold in Queensland.

Buy your lights from a reputable dealer who will know the electrical equipment safety requirements for selling Christmas lights in Queensland. Don’t be tempted to buy online from overseas or to pick up a second hand bargain.

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Beware those dreaded mozzies as summer approaches!

THEY look like fragile little creatures but they pack a deadly punch. They are not just annoying little pests but transmit nasty diseases. Thousands of people contract mosquito borne illnesses like Ross River fever and Barmah Forest virus each year, and these diseases can be very debilitating for a long period of time.

Protection is the best deterrent as there is no specific treatment for either illness. As best you can, avoid the times of the day when they are most active, as the mosquitoes that carry these viruses are usually most active around dawn and dusk.

If you must be outside at this time, it’s a good idea to protect yourself from mosquitoes. You can do that by wearing loose fitting, light coloured clothing, preferably long sleeves and long trousers and wear a personal insect repellent. To stop mosquitoes breeding around your home, take a few simple steps.

Mosquitoes will breed in any accumulation of water, including flower pots, discarded tyres, guttering and water tanks.

Empty bird baths at least once a week and wipe the surface to dislodge eggs; fill pot plant saucers with sand or discard the bases; clean and refill pet drinking water daily; remove any items from the garden that may hold water including tyres, buckets and children’s toys; clean house gutters regularly and check tarpaulins covering boats, pools etc. to ensure that no water is collecting.

Redland Art Gallery showcases local art groups TWO of Redland City’s largest art groups will be displaying new exhibitions at Redland Art Gallery, Cleveland from Sunday 30 November 2014 – Sunday 18 January 2015.

Yurara Art Society’s Back to the Future: 50 years of Redland Yurara

Art Society and Redlands Creative Alliance’s Linkages: sky/ air – earth/land – sea/ water exhibitions will be on display at Redland Art Gallery, Cleveland, cnr Middle and Bloomfield Streets, Cleveland.

“Yurara Art Gallery’s Back to the Future tells the history of this group and how it has contributed to the arts in Redlands for more than 50 years since its establishment in 1962 The exhibition Linkages: sky/air – earth/land – sea/water showcases a selection of works that express the group’s link to the natural environment around them” Cr Hewlett said. For more information on this and other Redland Art Gallery Exhibitions, visit www.rpac.com.au/ ArtGallery

QCWA Clontarf craft market

Q.C.W.A. Clontarf Branch will hold a craft market on Saturday 6th December from 8am to 1pm at the hall, Cnr Victoria Ave and Georgina St, Woody Point. Knit it, Sew it, Grow it, Bake it, Wood Work, Jewellery and much more.

Refreshments will be available. This venue is wheelchair friendly, all welcome.

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community news Lord Mayor Graham Quirk has unveiled Australia’s largest free Christmas program, The Wonder of Christmas

Cr Quirk said The Wonder of Christmas would feature the return of The City’s favourite events, along with some new crowd-pleasers at South Bank, including the first-ever Christmas Markets in Stanley Street Plaza and a dive-in Christmas Cinema Series at Streets Beach.

“This year’s extensive program includes more than 200 free events and activities across The City and South Bank,” Cr Quirk said.

“Over the Christmas period we’re expecting hundreds of thousands to flock to The City to see the spectacular 20m tree which is dressed in 4km of colourful decorations and 16,000 twinkling lights,” Cr Quirk said.

Across the river, families will experience The Wonder of Christmas at South Bank with the first-ever South Bank Christmas Markets in Stanley Street Plaza from 12-23 December.

“These will be Christmas markets with a Brisbane twist: the cobbled streets will be transformed into a treasure trove of Christmas-themed stalls draped with garland, real Christmas trees, twinkling lights and festive live music and carollers,” Cr Quirk said.

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“The whole family can also enjoy balmy Brisbane nights at the new dive-in Christmas Cinema Series at Streets Beach, with Christmas films on the silver screen each night from 17-23 December.”

South Bank will also host Community Christmas Celebrations in The Courier-Mail Piazza, so children of all ages can enjoy exclusive previews of Disney’s new Big Hero 6, and a special screening of Queensland Ballet’s The Nutcracker, and sing along to live carols concerts on December 17, 19, 20 and 21.

Concerts will conclude with the exciting entertainment of Vision Australia’s Carols by Candlelight Live Site on Christmas Eve. Festivities continue with the Christmas Fireworks Spectacular, a magical fireworks display best enjoyed from Clem Jones Promenade or Victoria Bridge over four nights on 17, 19, 20 and 21 December.

Brisbane’s favourite annual Christmas events will also return to The City, including the Lord Mayor’s Christmas Carols at Brisbane’s Riverstage on 13 December.

“Our strong relationship with the Queensland Ballet and its annual Christmas season Ben Stevenson’s magical Nutcracker continues into its second year, with the magic of ballet showcased across several events,” Cr Quirk said. “The Myer Christmas Parade and Pantomime will run daily from 12-21 December, and feature more than 200 talented performers, giant inflatable decorations, a dancer from Queensland Ballet and, of course, Santa and his reindeer.

“Each night until Christmas Eve, the Gold Lotto City Hall Light Spectacular will see City Hall light up with magical 3D projections every 15 minutes.

“This year’s projections will see an enchanting Nutcracker story unfold as the heroine Clara saves Christmas from the Mouse Queen’s curse.”

“Visitors will be able to take advantage of Brisbane City Council’s special $5 parking offers for weeknight and weekend parking.”

For more information and to experience The Wonder of Christmas, go to visitbrisbane.com.au/christmas.

A festival of lessons and carols CELEBRATE Christmas!

A Festival of Lessons and Carols with excerpts

from ‘Messiah’.

Sunday 21 December, 7 PM St Paul’s Presbyterian Church, 43 St Paul’s Terrace, Spring Hill Free street parking.

Musical Director - Fiona Gough Counter Tenor - Ron Morris Soprano - Alison Saunders Harpsichordist Amanda Patrick Organist - Kiseok Kim Chorus - St Paul’s Singers and Friends Orchestral players from the Sinfonia of St Andrew’s All welcome. No admission charge. (An offering will be received to defray expenses.)

Christmas celebrations in Calamvale ON December 6 a number of events will be held in Parkinson Ward supported by Brisbane City Council funding. From 4pm-8.30pm a Community Christmas event including a Movie in the park, Carols, Santa and Dogs Christmas will be held at Calamvale District Park, Formby Street Calamvale.

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The Boys from Brisbane big on Burleigh

KEEN to keep moving but kind enough to stop for a moment to have a photo taken, The Boys from Brisbane, as they call themselves, are yearround weekly visitors to beautiful Burleigh Heads beach on the Gold Coast. Enjoying their own version of a mini-triathlon that includes swimming, walking and surfing, the Wednesday morning sessions are topped off by hearty breakfasts at the nearby Surf Club cafe. It’s then time to head north, back home to Brisbane, until the following week.

Manual Typewriter THE boys had been up in the attic together helping with some cleaning. The kids uncovered an old manual typewriter and asked her, “Hey, Mom, what’s this?”

“Oh, that’s an old typewriter,” she answered, thinking that would satisfy their curiosity. “Well, what does it do?” they queried.

“I’ll show you,” their mother said. She went downstairs and returned with a blank piece of paper. She rolled the paper into the typewriter and began striking the keys, leaving black letters of print on the page.

“WOW!” the boys exclaimed, “That’s really cool — but how does it work like that? Where do you plug it in?” “There is no plug,” she answered. “It doesn’t need a plug.” “Then where do you put the batteries?” they persisted. “It doesn’t need batteries either,” she continued.

“Wow! This is so cool!” the brothers exclaimed. “Someone should have invented this a long time ago!”

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MEMORABLE Springtime Tour - There is no doubt the Brisbane area offers many options to enjoy the wonderful colours of spring.

In mid-October, the Redcliffe City Mixed Probus Club departed by coach for our first destination to New Farm Park for morning tea.

Being spring, everyone knows that New Farm Park is the place to be to see the majestic Jacaranda trees in full bloom with their distinctive purple flowers. Yes, we were all spellbound by their majestic display.

Our next stop was the South Bank Parklands by the Brisbane River for a guided tour of the ABC Studios. Our members were divided into two groups. The ABC guides were

friendly and instructive of all aspects of the Brisbane ABC headquarters. We already felt as ‘Friends of the ABC’ with two enjoyable visits by the ever popular breakfast host Spencer Howson to our Probus Club meetings at Scarborough. However, we were privileged to meet Kelly HigginsDevine (afternoons), and watch the morning Steve Austin interview in progress. Our tour continued to various studios including the main TV studio for News and Weather. Here, we recognised the distinctive backdrops for the 7.00 pm TV news, and also learnt how our favourite weather presenter Jenny Woodward controls the weather maps.

We still had plenty of time for another coffee and to explore other parts of South Bank. A real surprise was the Tony Gould Gallery (down stairs at the Cremorne Theatre).

Here, we marvelled at Disney’s The Lion King display and video presentation.

Then finally on to the nearby Greek Club where we enjoyed a great luncheon at the Odyssey Taverna.

Another day trip to remember!

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The ‘green thing’ AT the supermarket checkout, the young cashier suggested to the much older woman that she should bring her own grocery bags because plastic bags weren’t good for the environment.

The woman apologised and explained, ‘We didn’t have this “green thing” back in my earlier days.’

The young cashier responded, ‘Now it’s our problem today. Your generation did not care enough to save our environment for future generations.’

It was true. Back then our generation didn’t have the ‘green thing’. We returned milk bottles, lemonade bottles and beer bottles to the shop as a matter of course. The shop sent them back to the plant to be washed and sterilised and refilled so it could use the same bottles over and over.

Grocery shops bagged our groceries in brown paper bags that we re-used for numerous things, most memorably for wrapping rubbish but, also, as schoolbook covers. This was to ensure that public property (the books provided for our use by the school) was not defaced by our scribblings. We then we were able to personalise our books on the brown paper bag covers. Too bad we didn’t do the ‘green thing’ back when.

We walked up stairs because we didn’t have a lift in every supermarket, shop and office building.

We walked to the local shop and didn’t climb into

a 300 horsepower machine every time we had to go half-a-mile. But, she was right. We didn’t do the ‘green thing’ in our day.

We would wash the baby’s terry towel nappies because we didn’t have the throwaway kind. We dried clothes on a line, not in an energy-gobbling machine burning up 3 kilowatts.

Wind and solar power really did dry our clothes back in our early days.

Kids had hand-me-down clothes from their brothers or sisters, not always brand-new clothing.

We had one radio or TV in the house; not a TV in every room, and the TV had a small screen the size of a big handkerchief (remember them?); not a screen the size of the United Kingdom. In the kitchen, we blended and stirred by hand because we didn’t have electric

machines to do everything for us.

When we packaged a fragile item to send in the mail we used wadded-up old newspapers to cushion it, not Styrofoam or plastic bubble wrap. We didn’t fire-up an engine and burn petrol just to cut the lawn. We pushed the mower that ran on human power. We exercised by working so we didn’t need to go to a health club to run on treadmills that operate on electricity. But, she was right. We didn’t do the ‘green thing’.

We drank from a tap or fountain when we were thirsty instead of using a cup or a plastic bottle every time we had a drink of water. We refilled writing pens with ink instead of buying a new pen and we replaced the razor blades in a razor instead

of throwing away the whole razor when the blade got dull.

Back then, people took the bus and kids rode their bikes to school or walked instead of turning their Mums into a 24-hour taxi service in the family’s $60,000 ‘People Carrier’, which cost the same as a whole house did before the ‘green thing’.

We had one electrical outlet in a room, not an entire bank of sockets to power a dozen appliances and we didn’t need a computerised gadget to receive a signal beamed from satellites 23,000 miles out in space in order to find the nearest pub.

But isn’t it sad that the current generation laments how wasteful we old folks were just because we didn’t have the ‘green thing’ back then?

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community news Russian River Cruising

LOOK at a map of Russia and you will not see much in the way of a waterway between St Petersburg and Moscow. There is, however, a well-used route between these two iconic Russian cities, albeit a somewhat indirect one, looping initially in a northeasterly direction. Five rivers and canals, four lakes and reservoirs and 18 locks comprise the link. It is a major economic route as well as being a developing tourist drawcard.

The length of the waterway between St Petersburg and Moscow is 1334km. It begins with the Neva River in St Petersburg. After a short journey of only 40km, this river joins Lake Ladoga, the largest

lake in Europe, covering an area of over 17,000 square kilometres and with over 600 islands.

Its fresh waters abound with fish life and are home to the endangered Ladoga seal. During the siege of Leningrad (former name for St Petersburg) in World War II this lake was an important lifeline connecting the city to the rest of the Soviet Union.

Leaving the lake, cruise boats enter the heavily forested Svir River where the first lock is soon encountered.

These locks are engineering marvels, built to allow ships to traverse the considerable height variations between the various sections of the waterway. The cruise ships and cargo vessels

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Traversing each lock takes about 20 to 30 minutes. While in the Svir River, a stop is made at the tiny village of Svirstroy to allow passengers to visit a typical Russian house and sample the local customs.

The waters along the rivers and canals are totally sheltered and passengers are barely aware of the movement of the ship – even the most seasick-prone person should be able to cope! The trip then enters Lake Onega, second largest in Europe. This lake is dotted with over 1600 islands. Located in the rugged northern region of Karelia, it is renowned for its severe storms which can generate swells as high as five metres – maybe not the place for the seasick!

For over half of each year the air temperatures are below zero. The timber industry is a major employer of people living around the lake.

A visit is made to Petrozavodsk, a city of about one quarter of a million and only a short distance to the border with Finland. While this city has little to offer visitors, we did get a guided tour and sampled a Russian Orthodox Church service – unusual in that the congregation stands for the entire duration. A visit was also made to see a display of Karelian folk dancing, a lively and energetic performance with some

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strange musical instruments.

One of the most interesting visits of the trip was to Kizhi Island, almost in the geometric centre of Lake Onega.

This was one of the most ancient inhabited sites of Russia. The island is about one kilometre wide and six kilometres long and has a collection of historic wooden buildings that comprise a national open-air museum. Some of the structures date to at least the 15th Century.

The amazing 22-domed Church of the Transfiguration towers over the site. The thousands of silvery shingles of the domes were handmade from aspen. Nearby was the 10-domed Church of the Intercession, built in 1764 without nails. It is still in use. The oldest building was the 14th Century Church of the Resurrection of Lazarus, reputed to miraculously cure illnesses. More than 80 other buildings made for an enjoyable and informative visit.

At various times throughout the cruise the Russian crew presented talks on different aspects of Russian culture, including drinking vodka, the participation in World War II, Russian cuisine and also entertained with fairy tales and the Liar’s Club.

The cruise continued through a succession of rivers, lakes and reservoirs. In the town of Goritsy we were taken on a tour of the largest monastery in the world, Kirillo-Belozersk, covering 25 hectares. A lake next to the monastery was supposed to have restorative waters, but, judging by some of the swimmers, it was not working!

In the Volga River we called at Uglich and wandered around the waterfront. The Church

Entering lock

of St Dmitry on the Blood commemorated the murder in 1591 of Ivan the Terrible’s 10year-old son. A bizarre story was told of a large bell that tolled when the murder occurred. It was flogged, had its clapper removed and was exiled to Siberia! The final stage was through the Moscow Canal, a 128km structure built by prisoners during the Stalinera. It surpasses both the Suez and Panama canals as an engineering feat and provides a vital economic link between the Russian capital and major waterways

including the Baltic, Caspian and Black Seas.

The appearance of awful boxy high-rise apartment buildings heralded our approach to Moscow.

The six-day cruise was thoroughly enjoyable and the Russian crew delightful. Many cruise lines offer similar trips so the choice is wide open.

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AS we approach summer it is evident that floral displays around Brisbane have never been better. Roma Street Parkland is no exception and time spent wandering through the various sections is a visual delight.

Situated on the northern side of the CBD, Roma Street Parkland and Spring Hill are iconic parts of Brisbane and its history.

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ON 1 November an exhibition opened at the Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA) showcasing 30 years of Japanese fashion. ‘Future Beauty’ explores the tremendous innovation of Japanese fashion designers from the early 1980’s to the present. With over 100 garments drawn from the unparalleled collection of the Kyoto Costume Institute, ranging from the classic and elegant to the outrageous, this will be a rare opportunity to view these unique creations firsthand.

‘Future Beauty’ is held at Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA), The Fairfax Gallery, Gallery 1, 2 and River Room. Tickets: Adults $20, Concession $16.

possibility of a security nightmare yet the friendly Brisbane Greeters continued to welcome those who had chosen to experience the once-in-a-lifetime atmosphere.

Brisbane Greeters are volunteers of various ages. Not tour guides or historians, they are enthusiastic locals who ‘do not politicise or criticise’; who are keen to introduce you to their beautiful city.

A free public service open to everyone, find out more about Brisbane Greeters through the comprehensive website: brisbanegreeters.com.au or see facebook.com/ brisbanegreeter or twitter.com/ A group of happy Brisbane Greeters, dressed in brisbanegreeter. Maybe you would like to distinctive red and white shirts, pose for the become a Brisbane camera at South Bank Greeter?

IT was a quiet Sunday at Many people had left ‘Get to know Brisbane South Bank due to G20. the city to escape the with Brisbane Greeters.’

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Forde Bert van Manen represented the Minister for Health Peter Dutton to open stage one of the redevelopment recently.

The redevelopment includes a new 24-bed rehabilitation ward, an expanded children’s health unit, a larger emergency department and a new car park. ”The undercover car park will provide improved access for staff, patients and visitors, delivering modern, secure and integrated parking infrastructure where it is needed most,” Mr van Manen said. ”This significant investment in the Logan Hospital redevelopment will provide our community with better care and support, and expanded care options that are closer to home.”

Health Minister Peter Dutton anticipates stage two will be opened in May 2015.

Stage two involves a 23hour ward with 12 inpatient bed, and day surgery area including operating theatre and a cardiac catheter labora-

tory. A dedicated children’s health unit will enable children to be treated in a more appropriate setting, with the special needs of children and their families being taken into consideration.

A larger emergency department will allow for more patients to be treated within the clinically recommended time. They will be received, triaged, stabilised and provided emergency care with a wide variety of critical, urgent and semi urgent conditions.

Once constructed, the new cardiac catheter laboratory will enable patients from Logan and Beaudesert to receive cardiac services locally rather than having to travel to the Princess Alexandra Hospital.

Logan Hospital, which provides acute medical, surgical, rehabilitation, maternity and other specialty services for children and adults, services a generally younger population with culturally or linguistically diverse backgrounds.

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Ron Lord, President of Browns Plains NSA with coach driver, Jarred Crisp at Moogerah Dam.

LOOKING back over 2014, our senior’s entertainment, coach trips and barbecues has given our members much enjoyment.

The final activity for the year is on Tuesday, 9 December when we will hold our huge Christmas Party at the GreenBank R.S.L. in The Southern Cross Room with great Christmas fare, gifts, monster raffles and entertainment from Billy Guy. Our first meeting for 2015 will be on the second Tuesday of February at the GreenBank R.S.L. at 10am. A representative from The Guide Dogs Association will be our guest speaker on the day.

We extend a warm welcome for people to come and join our friendly group of National Seniors.

Browns Plains Branch would like to wish all members of other National Seniors Branches our Seasons Greetings and a very happy and healthy New Year.

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SLEEPING Solutions Burn calories while you sleep DON’T you wish you could burn calories at a faster rate even in your sleep?

The good news is you can – if you follow a few simple tips. Burning more calories while sleeping can help you maintain a healthy weight.

The trick is to increase your body’s metabolism throughout the day; then at night when you’re resting, your body will continue to burn calories at a faster

rate. Here are some tips to help you burn those calories during sleep and keep your body’s metabolism elevated.

• Eat small frequent meals: An easy way to increase your metabolism and burn more calories at night is to eat small frequent meals throughout the day.

Believe it or not your body burns calories while digesting food, but your metabolism slows down when you’re hungry and don’t

eat. Eating small meals or snacks every few hours will not only increase your metabolism but will keep your appetite up as well. A good rule of thumb is to try to eat a meal or snack every three to four hours.

Remember to keep your meals small, don’t overeat, and only eat when you’re hungry. Try to keep your fat intake less than 30% of your total calories, limit sugar and saturated fat, and eat plenty of high-fiber

foods such as fruits, vegetables and whole grains.

• Don’t go to bed hungry: When you’re hungry and don’t eat, your body automatically goes into starvation mode by lowering your metabolism to conserve calories. Eating a snack before bed if you’re hungry is fine, but make sure you’re making healthy food choices. A high-fat snack before bed isn’t the best choice, while a piece of Night-time workout .. regular exercise in the day will help burn calories while you sleep

fruit or high-fiber cereal with skim milk won’t add extra calories. Of course if you don’t feel hungry, skip the bed time snack.

• Don’t skip meals: Every time you skip a meal, your metabolism will start to slow down to conserve calories. To prevent that from happening, don’t skip meals and when you start to feel hungry eat at least a snack to keep your metabolism going strong. A high metabolism during the day means you’ll also burn more calories while

sleeping.

• Get regular exercise: Regular exercise will not only help you burn more calories during your workouts, but will keep your metabolism high throughout the day and at night as well. It’s important to include both cardiovascular and resistance exercises in your workout program.

Cardiovascular exercise will help you burn more calories during your workout while resistance training will help you burn extra calories throughout the day (and at night).

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A LOT happens in your body while you sleep. When you get your ZZZs, you cycle between REM and non-REM sleep.

REM stands for rapid eye movement. During REM sleep, your eyes move quickly in different directions.

That doesn’t happen during non-REM sleep.

What Is REM Sleep?

Usually, REM sleep happens 90 minutes after you fall asleep. The first period of REM typically lasts 10 minutes. Each of your later REM stages gets longer, and the final one may last up to an hour. Your heart rate and breathing quickens.

You can have intense dreams during REM sleep, since your brain is more active.

Babies can spend up to 50% of their sleep in the REM stage, compared to only about 20% for adults.

First comes non-REM sleep, followed by a shorter period of REM sleep, and then the cycle starts over again. Dreams typically happen during REM sleep.

What Happens During Non-REM Sleep?

There are three phases of non-REM sleep. Each stage can last from 5 to 15 minutes.

You go through all three phases before reaching REM sleep.

Stage 1: Your eyes are closed, but it’s easy to wake you up. This phase may last for 5 to 10 minutes.

Stage 2: You are in light sleep. Your heart rate slows and your body temperature drops. Your body is getting ready for deep sleep.

Stages 3: This is the deep sleep stage. It’s harder to rouse you during this stage, and if someone woke you up, you would feel disoriented for a few minutes.

During the deep stages of NREM sleep, the body repairs and re-grows tissues, builds bone and muscle, and strengthens the immune system.

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SLEEPING Solutions Hidden health risk for Aussie women uncovered

A NEW poll has revealed that 77 per cent of Australian women feel tired, sleepy or exhausted each day, fuelling concerns they could unknowingly be living with sleep apnea, putting themselves at risk of developing chronic health conditions such as type 2 diabetes, depression and cardiovascular disease.

While commonly thought to be a man’s disease, women with sleep apnea tend to experience worse health status than men, use more psychoactive drugs as well as sedatives to sleep, and have higher healthcare costs. Women with sleep apnea are also at increased risk of longterm, serious health conditions that can reduce their quality of life, such as cardiovascular disease, despite sleep therapy solutions potentially reducing the risk of cardiovascular.

Even though one in two women aged 20-70 years are thought to be living with the condition,7 evidence suggests women are often under diagnosed, or diagnosed with other conditions, such as depression, despite complaining to their doctor of a lack of energy, constant tiredness and morning headaches.

In fact, a recent online

poll of 1000 Australians found that women were more likely to go to a doctor about their sleep than men (24 per cent versus 20 per cent), however they were less likely to then be referred to a sleep study (8 per cent versus 15 per cent).

“There appears to be two issues at play when it comes to women being accurately diagnosed with sleep apnea,” said Professor David Hillman, Chair, Sleep Health Foundation and Director of the West Australian Sleep Disorders Research Institute, Perth.

“Firstly, when women speak to their doctor they often don’t mention that they snore which is a key indicator for sleep apnea.

Rather, they complain of less classic symptoms such as depression or restless legs that don’t trigger suspicions of sleep apnea for doctors.”

“Furthermore, evidence also suggests women may consider snoring “unladylike” and therefore not mention it to their doctor while also being more likely to attend medical appointments on their own, and so information from a partner on snoring, which may assist in a diagnosis, is not be as readily available as it is for men,” explains Professor Hillman. The

survey found that three in 10 women (28 per cent) reported they had been told by their partner that they snore but they either didn’t believe them or felt embarrassed so did nothing. The release of the findings of the poll coincides with the availability of the first sleep therapy solution The Airsense™ 10 AutoSet for Her therapy device - which is tailored to the unique needs of women with sleep apnea, such as the way they breathe compared to men. The device, manufactured by ResMed, uses the firstever dedicated algorithm tailored to respond to female-specific characteristics of sleep apnea.

Typically, women with sleep apnea take longer to fall asleep, have more flow limitations (reduction in volume of air

going into the lungs), and more frequent sleep arousals than men, and The Airsense™ 10 AutoSet for Her therapy device accounts for this.

“With women representing nearly 40 per cent of all newly diagnosed sleep apnea patients, it’s important that there are options that consider their unique needs,” said Professor Hillman.

“But it is equally important that Australian women - and their doctors - recognise that feeling sleepy or exhausted during the day, regularly waking up with a headache or

constantly having difficulty falling asleep should not be ignored, but investigated further, as they could be signs of significant sleep health issues such as sleep apnea. For those women living with sleep apnea, being able to access therapeutic options that help manage the condition could improve quality of life and overall sense of wellbeing for those affected,” said Professor Hillman.

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Good sleep habits ARE you sleeping poorly? Doctors say it’s important to look at your lifestyle — too much caffeine, too little exercise, or too much latenight work or TV. If lifestyle changes aren’t enough, medications can help. But supplements may also help provide a peaceful night’s sleep.

What’s been proven to work? What’s safe?

Supplements for Natural Good Sleep • Chamomile tea • Melatonin • Valerian Chamomile Tea for Sleep People have used chamomile tea for sleep for thousands of years. Studies seem to back up its calming effect. Better research of chamomile is needed, experts agree. The FDA considers chamomile tea to be safe with usually no side effects.

The trick is to make sure you are brewing it properly. Use two or three tea bags. Then put a lid on the pot to keep oils in the water — so you get the medicinal effects of the tea.”

Melatonin for Sleep Melatonin is a natural hormone that helps regulate the sleep-wake cycle (circadian cycles).

Studies show that melatonin not only helps some people fall asleep, but also enhances the quality of sleep. Speak with your General Practitioner as to possible benefits for you.

Valerian for Sleep Valerian root has been used as a sedative and anti-anxiety treatment for more than 2,000 years.

A review of 16 small studies suggests that valerian may help people fall to sleep faster. It also may improve the quality of sleep. Valerian becomes more effective over time, so it’s best to take it every night for a short period of time.

Check with your General Practitioner for it’s suitability for you.

Exercising before you sleep is OK PHYSICAL exercise is important to maintaining the health of your heart and lungs.

However, fitting in time to exercise can be challenging, and nighttime may be the only available option.

A misconception is that exercise before bedtime

— even hours before — is detrimental to your sleep. While this may be true for some populations, for the most part, exercise before bed — even 30 minutes before you go to sleep — is not bad for you.

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releases adrenalin and noradrenalin, two stimulants in your body that elevate your heart rate and body temperature. Exercise at this level can cause you to feel more alert and awake. However, these effects do not typically detract from your ability to sleep, according to medical experts.

Recommendations on the right time to exercise vary from source to source. Research recommends good exercise two hours before sleep. Relaxing or moderate exercise may not affect your sleep at all. But if you do exercise strenuously — such as for an hour or more at one time — and do so two to three hours before bedtime, you may find you sleep better and more deeply.

Always consult your physician about any intended exercise program – in the awakening hours or before you go to sleep at night.

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AUSTRALIA’S first health care service focused specifically on the health of men was opened in Melbourne last month.

The Australian Centre for Prostate Cancer and Men’s Health will cater to male patients experiencing conditions such as prostate cancer, infertility, sexual dysfunction, depression and addiction.

The federal Minister for Health Peter Dutton said the centre was a positive step forward for Australian men, whose health outcomes lagged significantly behind those of Australian women. “Australian men have a lower life expectancy than women and

have different health conditions and risk factors throughout their lives,” Mr Dutton said. ”It is totally appropriate on the one hand to have health centres focusing on women’s health and diseases, like breast cancer, and on the other hand to have a centre like this focusing on men and their particular problems.”

Mr Dutton said the new centre’s emphasis on prostate cancer was particularly welcome given the high incidence of prostate cancer in Australia. In 2010, 19,821 new cases of prostate cancer were diagnosed, representing 30% of all new cases of cancer

and Men’s Health will cre- centres and around $8.8 research from 2014 to 2016 Health and Medical Reate a blueprint of best million for prostate cancer through the National search Council. practice in health provision for men, which could be followed around the nation.

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LOCAL community members are being urged to remember four simple letters as part of a push to save lives. Stroke is one of Australia’s most lethal killers and needs urgent medical attention but most people don’t know what a stroke looks like. The let-

ters F.A.S.T are an acronym for the signs of stroke and what to do about it.

National Stroke Foundation CEO Dr Erin Lalor said, “The symptoms associated with stroke can often be confused with fatigue. These include weakness in the arms,

slurred speech or trouble standing. “Unfortunately, most people don’t know this and sadly many people go and have a nap instead of calling an ambulance – which is the worst thing you can do because lying down and going to sleep can prove

fatal.” Stroke is the second biggest killer of Australians and more than 50,000 strokes happen every year in this country – that’s 1000 strokes a week. To help fight this terrible condition, the National Stroke Foundation is launching the 2014 FAST campaign

this month after receiving a $2million boost in funding from the Federal Government to promote awareness of stroke and stroke prevention. “Stroke can happen to anyone at any age, so it’s vitally important that everyone knows the signs and knows how important it is to call an ambulance immediately.

When you have a stroke, parts of your brain begin to die, so time saved is brain saved,” Dr Lalor said. “The FAST acronym saves lives by helping people remember the signs.”

Face – has their mouth

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Arms – can they raise both of their arms above their head?

Speech – is their speech slurred? Can they understand what you’re saying?

Time – Call triple zero (000) immediately. Do not delay.

A person is likely to show at least one of these signs when they are having a stroke. Many people don’t get to hospital in time due to not knowing the signs of stroke. “A stroke starves the brain of oxygen by blocking the flow of blood,” Dr Lalor said.

“Without oxygen, the stroke-affected part of the

brain starts to die – that’s why immediate treatment is so important. By using the FAST acronym you have the ability to save a life or save a person from a life of severe disability.”

The National Stroke Foundation is encouraging families, workplaces, hospitals, schools and community groups to get on board by learning the FAST message to help save lives. If you would like a StrokeSafe Ambassador to speak at a community event please visit the NSF website www.strokefoundation. com.au/fast-month

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to find freedom and peace where there has been turmoil in our relationships with others and ourselves. Co-dependence is a compulsive behaviour from growing up in a dysfunctional family. CoDA’s common purpose is the development and maintenance of healthy relationships, and we experience a new freedom from our self-defeating lifestyles. Our sharing helps us to free the emotional bonds of our past and the compulsive control of our present. CoDA members will speak on how this program has helped them. The public are invited to these free meetings.

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It has been two decades since Chris Stewart moved to the mountains of southern Spain. In this latest, typically hilarious dispatch from El Valero, we find Chris, now a local literary celebrity, cooking a TV lunch for Rick Stein; discovering the pitfalls of Spanish public speaking; and, most movingly, visiting famine-stricken Niger for Oxfam. At his beloved sheep farm, he weathers a near calamitous flood to emerge as a newly certified organic farmer. His cash crop?

The lemons and oranges he once so blithely drove over, of course. Chris Stewart is the million-selling author of the Driving Over Lemons series.

He lives on a farm in Andalucía.

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Total eclipse of the sun

ON November 2012, I witnessed one of the most spectacular shows in the universe – a total eclipse of the sun. Days earlier, my companion and I began our pilgrimage in Brisbane where we boarded the Sunlander for a 24-hour train ride to Townsville. Once there, we were met by the eight relatives who would accompany us to Cairns where a friend would welcome us into her home.

Erryn had generously worked out how to accommodate 10 overnight guests!

However, weather forecasters were predicting a cloud cover for the coastal area during the critical viewing time. Since Cairns might not be the best spot, we left Erryn’s lovely home and headed inland determined not to miss the rare event. Eventually, we decided that we’d take our chances on the Mareeba Rodeo Grounds, sleeping in swags under the stars.

As we began to prepare our evening meal that night, we realised that we’d forgotten a few things, namely utensils and cutlery. So, we improvised. Who needs a stirring spoon when you have a

spanner! In the morning we rose, had a quick cuppa, climbed to the top of the grandstand, which luckily was facing east. We waited for the show to start, but were somewhat concerned that several low clouds might obstruct our view. Then, in a theatrical touch, the clouds parted before us and the spectacle began.

Using the special viewing glasses, we watched the moon “move” across the sky to block out the sun.

For about two minutes, day turned into night. All we could see was the glow around the moon, twinkling stars and flames from nearby hot air balloons. Here I was, viewing the first total eclipse in Australia in a decade!

As a senior, I’ve seen a lot and am not impressed by much anymore.

But, I have to say that seeing my first total eclipse was truly an outof-this-world experience!

Elizabeth J. Kast

Adventures in Australia: North, South, East & West

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AS a native-born Australian who spent most of my life in the United States (my Aussie mum married a U.S. GI during World War II), I’m eager to see as much of my homeland as I can now that I’m living here once more. In just over two years, I’ve visited the northernmost, southernmost and easternmost parts of Australia.

I’ve also been to the pubs with the same distinctions. Travelling by Trinity Bay’s cargo ship from Cairns, I journeyed around the Cape York Peninsula in Queensland’s far north. What an adventure being aboard a cargo ship, watching the crew load and unload vehicles, food and a wide range of other items! Stops along the way included Thursday Island (where I enjoyed a beer at the Torres Hotel, Australia’s top pub), Horn Island and Seisia. Each stop provided an opportunity to meet residents and learn a little about the region’s

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history. The southernmost point, in Tasmania, is reachable either by sea or on foot. Lucky for me, I didn’t know the metric system before I set out on what turned out to be a 15.4-kilometre walk to South Cape Bay and back. (A year earlier – before a knee was replaced – I couldn’t walk around the block!)

The view at the Cape was spectacular – well worth the aches and pains I felt the next day. The walk was followed by a wellearned glass of beer at Southport Hotel. Byron Bay, New South Wales – the country’s easternmost point – was a short trip by car from my Brisbane home. My companion and I enjoyed the beach views and the warm ocean breezes whilst dining on fish and chips. We couldn’t leave without having a glass of beer at the Beach Hotel.

That leaves the westernmost point. But, no worries, mate! I’ve made plans to travel across the country in October – Sydney to Perth – on the Indian Pacific. After a few days exploring Perth, my travel companion and I will head up to the westernmost point in Shark Bay. We won’t leave without a visit to the Shark Bay Hotel in Denham.

North, south, east and west … I’m proud to call Australia home.

Elizabeth Kast and Roy Clapper

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WHA WHATT : $12, dessert $2.

Melbourne’s playground at the entrance to SLEEP Westernport Bay Amaroo Park – cabins from $99.50 p/night. Solar-heated WHY: Wildlife, Motorsports, Fishing, Stunning Scenery BONUS: Less than 2 Hours drive from Melbourne

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Buy a three-park pass for $40 and see koalas, seals and an evening penguin parade. Day tour of Phillip Island Grand Prix racing circuit, $19. Explore the many beautiful beaches and the island’s rugged coastline.

Take a scenic helicopter flight and see the island and Mornington peninsula from above, $395. Get up close and personal with racing car drivers and their machines, and experience the raw thrill of the V8 Supercars with a 2 day Paddock Club membership $940.

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French Chateaux & Vineyards - River Cruise & Private Tour

CRUISE Holidays invite you to join their exclusive 16 day fully escorted tour of France, and experience a powerful part of Australian history, visiting the historic battlefields of Fromelles, the Somme and Normandy. Stay in a Loire Valley Chateaux and enjoy the luxury of a River Cruise from Bordeaux whilst enjoying the finest cuisine and wines from this region. The package will include an exclusive escorted tour of the French Countryside visiting Fromelles Military Cemetery, the Somme battlefields, Amiens, Bayeux and Normandy Landing Beaches Museum. There’s also an opportunity to view the beautiful World Heritage site of Mont St Michel and stay in a stunning Loire Valley Chateaux.

Next you’ll board a luxurious 6 star river cruise vessel from Bordeaux, famous for its history, fine dining and magnificent vineyards. Throughout your journey, you’ll be treated to a sumptuous display of

culinary magic. Taste regional delights, including duck confit, caviar d’Aquitaine, and oysters. And delve deeply into the Bordeaux region’s exalted wines. You’ll taste lovely Médoc vintages; visit the cellars of Premier Grand Cru in Saint-Émilion, where you’ll savour the world’s most highly rated wines; and embark upon a study of Sauternes (this region’s sweet vin), meeting the winemakers and enjoying a wine-pairing lunch at Châteaux d’Arche. With great food and wine; the charming towns of Bergerac, Saint-Émilion, and Bordeaux; and ample time to take in the breathtaking scenery, you´ll discover the douceur de vivre (sweet life) this region is known for.

Along with the superb dining, you’ll enjoy unlimited beverages and excursions in each port of call, including 3 World Heritage sites.

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The Thai Burma Railway and Hellfire Pass EACH January when Go See Touring takes a group to Thailand for the Chiang Mai Flower Festival one of the highlights is two days spent in Kanchanaburi to the west of Bangkok. It’s here that we visit the infamous bridge over the River Kwai - probably the most visited attraction in Kanchanaburi Province. It was made famous by Pierre Boulle’s book and the subsequent movie which although bears

little resemblance to the actual events, still generated popular interest which remains today. The bridge attracts many visitors and we’re still able to walk across the original iron section.

(Part of the bridge was destroyed by bombing and rebuilt after the war).

The Thai–Burma railway was built in 1942–43. Its purpose was to supply the Japanese forces in Burma, bypassing the sea routes. About 13 000 of

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buried there before boarding the train where we clickety-clak our way through the Thai countryside - crossing one of the original wooden viaducts.

Hellfire Pass (Konyu Cutting) – so named because the sight of prisoners labouring by torchlight resembled the fires of hell - is the deepest and most dramatic of the cuttings made for the Railway. In the 1980s ex POWs returned to Thailand and rescued it from the jungle that had swallowed it. In 1998 the Australian Government build the Hellfire Pass Memorial Museum and visiting this beautiful museum is a truly moving experience.

Go See Touring’s 7th trip to Thailand departs at the end of January and there are still a few places left.

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Travel along the Coastal Route to Taree before heading inland to Krambach, Gloucester, Heatherbrae and the Hunter Valley.

Enjoy a pre-Christmas Dinner at the Hunter Valley Gardens and the Christmas Lights Spectacular.

Tour along the Central Coast and stay at delightful Gosford (3 nights).

A feast of fine food on Christmas Day at the Gosford RSL Club.

The fabulous TOUR HIGHLIGHT on Boxing Day as you enjoy all the excitement of the start of the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race on Sydney Harbour aboard your own exclusively chartered vessel featuring large outdoor viewing decks and superb buffet lunch.

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Central Asia’s Great Silk Road . . .

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IN recent years, the accessibility of the ancient Silk Road between East and West has been revitalised by international tourism, particularly the Chinese section between Xian and far western Kashgar. Travel Masters, the Gold Coast’s leading Small Group and Experiential tour operator, has for many years led the way with innovative and culturally stimulating itineraries across this legendary trade route.

Bob and Beth Malcolm, joint Managing Directors of Travel Masters have for many years harboured the dream of exploring the more isolated and in many ways even more interesting section of the Silk Road – Central Asia!

In March 2015, they are offering a very select group of travellers, the unique opportunity to join them on a culturally magnificent journey from Central Asia’s Almaty to Ashgabat in the comfort of a specially chartered private train.

For 19 amazing days, the group will explore what many believe to be both a cradle of early civilization and the site of many ancient cities of great learning. The tour departs Australia on the 31st March 2015, and journeys to Beijing, China for a

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couple of nights before flying to Almaty in Kazakhstan and the commencement of a stunning and life changing journey.

Over the next fourteen days, this fascinating itinerary will visit Turkestan, Tashkent and Shakhrisabz, the former ancient city of Kesh. One of the highlights of the journey will be two nights spent in the fascinating city of Samarkand – known as the Crossroads of Culture. Once considered the most beautiful city in the ancient world, Samarkand is the home of the Registan, the central square which is home to three of the most influential pieces of Muslim architecture to be found anywhere in the world.

The journey continues through Kiva, Bukhara (one of the world oldest cities), Merv and finally Ashgabat in Turkmenistan. Returning via Chengdu in China, the group will also enjoy a special Giant Panda experience before flying home. The central Asia Silk Road Small group Experience is unlike any other ever offered. Space is limited on the train and a full colour brochure is now available from Travel Masters.

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MANY Australians are familiar with Hong Kong… the alleys and markets of Kowloon and Central, the luxurious [and expensive] hotels, the crush of locals, mainland Chinese and tourists from all corners of the earth, all jostling and hurrying somewhere.

This time we decide to avoid the usual Central/Wanchai area of Hong Kong Island, and all of Kowloon.

Been there, done that.

So guided by local friends and expat survivors we find ourselves booked into a hotel in Causeway Bay and the adjoining Tai Hang area around Victoria Park. It’s only 3 stops on the MTR

Victoria Park Hong Kong

subway from Central, yet miles away in feeling.

It’s only a short walk from the crowded Causeway Bay streets to the oasis of Victoria Park where we rest for a while watching the old-timers practising their tai chi moves until out of the blue comes an old man insisting we join in. It’s all good fun, and great exercise as well..

Towards evening we wander across the road from the park to the Tai Hang area. This is even more surprising. Just 5 to 10 years ago, this was a backwater populated by car repair shops, tyre wholesalers, taxi depots and some rather more questionable establishments.

Further back in history, it was a swampy no-go area in line with the literal meaning of tai hang in Cantonese…”big drain”. Hardly the stuff of tourism brochures and glossy magazines.

Now, it’s a thriving new bar and restaurant precinct where locals congregate, we suspect, to avoid the tourists and the overpriced Central, Wanchai and Kowloon scene. It’s still a work in progress, and we find some irony in the idea of a smart café next to a grotty car workshop….coffee with an oil change. But there’s a huge range of tiny eateries of many types…Japanese, Vietnamese, Thai, Indian, German, Irish, Italian and even a burger bar. Some of these places are so small that they have waiting stools streetside because only 10 or so people can fit inside. It’s all very chummy.

Best news of all is that

Lanson Place Hotel, Causeway Bay

Causeway Bay/Tai Hang now has a raft of new hotels in addition to the ageing Excelsior, Regal and Park Lane.

There are budget digs, 3 star and 4 star lodgings and an interesting “boutique” choice called Lanson Place Hotel. With 194 rooms and suites it doesn’t strictly qualify as a boutique but it’s run along similar lines with a high level of personal service and a typically “European” ambience, including sculpted Murano glass chandeliers and a grand piano in the lounge which doubles as a breakfast room.

Rooms have a sofa and desk, two flat screen TVs, beds provide extreme comfort and the modern bathrooms with rain showers are squeaky clean. And the electric blackout blinds are so effective that we have to make sure the alarm clock is set, otherwise we’d be sleeping all day.

One extraordinary feature of Lanson Place is the smart phone we’ve been given (on loan of course) at check in…to make not only local calls but free calls back

to Australia! This is the first time we’ve seen this offered in any hotel, and it’s a trend we hope will continue across the board.

Likewise with the complimentary “goody basket” and a bottle of Italian wine. Classy!

We depart with the feeling that most Aussies will find the revitalised Tai Hang area appealing for many reasons… quirky bars, cute restaurants with names like Blisshive Bakery Café, Locomotive Vietnamese, The Pudding Nouveau and Peace Park… and an affordable boutique hotel to come home to late at night. For life starts after dark, and a superb Lanson Place breakfast awaits in the morning.

GO The best-value flight from the Gold Coast to Hong Kong is offered by Air Asia with their “Fly-Thru” service via Kuala Lumpur…the transit time in KL’s new Terminal 2 is painless, and fares are far less than the usual direct flights even in Premium Flat Bed class. hongkong.lansonplace.com discoverhongkong.com airasia.com

FastFACTS 1842 – Ceded to United Kingdom following First Opium War 1898 – Britain obtains 99 year lease from China 1941 – Surrendered to Japanin WWII 1945 – WWII ends; British rule returns 1997 – 99 year lease ends; Britain transfers sovereignty to People’s Republic of China

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Sailing the Whitsundays

BY ALLAN BLACKBURN

ANYBODY who has ever sailed has dreamt about sailing around the beautiful Whitsunday Islands in North Queensland. Plenty of charter boats of all sizes and styles are available.

Novices have the option of having a hired skipper manage the boat for them.

We decided to “bite the bullet” and arranged a “bareboat” charter of a 40’ Adams sloop called Kookaroo. Bareboat chartering means you have the boat to yourself and have to sail it and do all the chores associated with living on a yacht.

Two female friends jumped at the chance of accompanying us. Airlie Beach is 1100km away from the Sunshine Coast and the drive took us 12 hours. A motel provided beds for a night and our adventure began the next morning. The initial briefing was information overload and I just hoped I could figure it all out later. Before being given the all clear a guy accompanied us for a quick sail to make sure we knew what we were doing – fooled him!

We departed Airlie Beach under a clear sky with

about 20 knots of wind – a brisk breeze. I made sure all the crew had a turn on the helm during the crossing to Nara Inlet on Hook Island. It was great to be finally out on the water and under sail.

The sheltered inlet had a fair number of boats already moored but we found a spot and soon were enjoying sundowners in the cockpit – this was what sailing was all about!!

Night on a strange boat is an eerie experience.

Yachts have the habit of making a weird assortment of unexplainable noises and Kookaroo was no exception.

A halyard slapped the mast, the anchor chain made groaning sounds, the dinghy bumped against the side, odd clicks seem to come through the hull, a myriad of other sounds intruded our brains. A check on deck around 1.30am revealed a starry sky and everything secure.

By morning the sky was overcast and a strong wind was blowing. We sailed under jib alone at 7 knots with a rolling motion. At Langford Island we thought we might snorkel but the wind was blowing so

strongly we aborted that idea and went to Stonehaven on the northwest side of Hook Island.

Rain started that afternoon and that changed everything. We did manage to get in a short swim and a brief snorkel over some coral. Bullets of wind struck every few minutes.

The next morning saw the southerly still howling and driving scuds of rain.

Butterfly Bay on the northern tip of Hook Island seemed to offer shelter from the wind so we sailed there and tied up to a mooring buoy. Periods of sunny sky allowed us to get in some good snorkelling over brilliant coral and colourful fish. However, the wind absolutely screamed like a banshee and several times our big yacht was heeled right over. Once, during dinner, four meals ended up on my wife’s lap! This trip was proving less than idyllic!

Determined to visit Whitehaven Beach, we headed south under motor into the gale and made it to the eastern side of Whitsunday Island and its pristine white sand. This beach is reputed to be one

of the world’s best. It was really enjoyable to go ashore in the dinghy and walk along the empty beach between showers.

No trip to the Whitsundays would be complete without checking out Hamilton Island. Nothing was free here – we even had to pay to moor the yacht for an hour. Kookaroo looked rather insignificant among the super yachts in the marina.

Electric buggies were the mode of transport on the island, each with their own Hamilton Island number plate. The main street was like an upmarket town with boutiques, banks, restaurants, bistro, art galleries and a large variety of tourist traps. It was all very “over the top”. We were glad to get back to the seclusion of our temporary home.

Cid Harbour proved a more sheltered anchorage and we enjoyed a more relaxed night with less noises intruding – maybe we were getting used to life at sea.

Several maxi yachts were nearby.

A large tourist cruise boat anchored a few hundred metres away. Our final sunset was rather watery

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with showers persisting but we maintained the ritual of sundowners.

On our return leg to Airlie Beach I sent two of the crew out in the dinghy to get some photos of the yacht under sail. No sooner were they in the tiny rubber dinghy than the wind picked up and Kookaroo took off. Yachts don’t have brakes and it was a struggle to try to slow down so the dinghy could catch up for photos.

Back on shore we had mixed feelings saying farewell to Kookaroo. The weather had not been kind but we had some great memories and could tick another off the Bucket List.

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‘Let Us Entertain You’ . . .

Musical Melodies 2015 Concert Series NOW ON SALE! TREAT a friend (or yourself) to tickets to one of these five fabulous concerts this Christmas.

Redland Performing Arts Centre (RPAC) is pleased to announce the 2015 Musical Melodies Concert Series! This season presents a series of five high quality shows featuring some of Australia’s best-loved performers with history’s greatest music. To commence the concert series on February 18, Phillip Gould will return to the RPAC stage in The Pirates of Penzance.

You will be treated to the entire rollicking musical performed by a cast of only six! All the great songs, all the great laughs and so much more…

The Complete Carpenters will then pay tribute to the greatest vocal duo of the ‘60s and ‘70s, Richard and Karen Carpenter on April 11. Starring Cheryl Darvidis, Seona Murleyand Paul Cengia you will re-live ‘Yesterday

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Once More’ with all your favourite Carpenters hits and stories.

Young Talent Time’s very own child star, John Bowles, will bring to the stage his journey to star-

mances from over 50 years of musical theatre on June 24. The original Celtic woman, Marion Martin, will then grace the RPAC stage on August 19 with The Flower of Scotland.

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Bringing the concert series to an end on October 10 will be Judy & Liza – a musical tribute to two unforgettable showbiz legends, mother and daughter, Judy Garland and Liza Minneli. Starring the very talented and charming vocalist, Martine Pavey, this will be a fabulous finale to the 2015 series.

Guests are invited to join us from one hour prior to each performance, for a complimentary cup of tea or coffee and a biscuit; the performances are conveniently timed on a Wednesday at 11am and on Saturdays at 2pm, with shows running for approximately an hour and a half.

All shows are great entertainment for the whole family, tickets are: Adults $26, Seniors/Pensioners $20, Seniors/Pensioners (groups of 10 or more) $18.

To book tickets call the RPAC Box Office on 3829 8131 or book online at www.rpac.com.au or visit the RPAC Box Office Monday – Friday 12noon – 4pm and on Saturday from 10am - 1pm.

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‘Let Us Entertain You’ . . .

The Pops puts excitement into New Year’s Eve THE Queensland Pops Orchestra will again have the entertainment destination that will encompass

musical fun at New Year.

The Pops will ignite a celebration of the year gone and a joyous expectation

of the year to come in a New Year’s Eve Gala Concert. Featured artists Jason Barry –Smith and Katie

Stenzel will lead us in Auld Lang Syne as well as songs from great theatre and musicals. There will

be a touch of G & S and the frivolity that Jason brings to these characters.

The great love songs of music theatre will set your hearts on fire as we move towards the start of a new year. Along with stunning soloists from the orchestra, this year’s concert will feature award winning pianist Alex Raineri in the iconic Gershwin piano solo Rhapsody in Blue.

Adding even more excellence to this stunning program will be young virtuoso violinist Cherin Lee.

To ensure patrons get the best concert experience there are two performances 6 pm and 9:30 pm.

To complete the nights entertainment these concerts are scheduled to end in time for you to see the fireworks on the Brisbane River.

A limited number of the Black Tie Packages are still available for the ultimate experience. Enjoy Moet and canapés on the rooftop of QPAC and mingle with the stars. The Pops has launched its

2015 Concert Series and will again bring you a wide selection of musical experiences. Tickets are on sale now. Phone 136 246 or online qpac.com.au We are excited to announce that in 2015 the orchestra will also perform regionally in Toowoomba and Caloundra. For more information visit qldpops.com or join the Friends of the Pops and be the first to know what Patrick Picket has in store for you.

Phone: 2378 1913

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WEST Moreton Country Music Association Ipswich will be holding their December Social on Friday, 21 December at 7pm. A lovely Christmas dinner is being served and there will be a Christmas tree with gifts. The Social event will be held at the Ipswich Showgrounds on Cnr Salisbury Rd & Warwick Rd, Ipswich on 3rd Friday of each month in the Greyhound Pavilion. Guest artist is Pixie Jenkins. Meals available and there will be lucky door prize and raffles. Members $5 and non-members $6, all welcome. For information call Trish 0434 114 656 or Laurie 3201 0295.

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community news A wave of music hits Sandgate for three-day festival by the sea

THE walls of the historic Sandgate Town Hall will reverberate to the sounds of a multitude of instruments in early January when Australian and international artists perform at the annual three-day Music by the Sea Festival.

This is the 13th festival and the exciting and diverse program caters to all musical tastes presenting award-winning performances on piano, guitar, violin, trombone, drums, lute, banjo, mandolin, clarinet, Indian sitar and the koto, a Japanese stringed instrument.

The program starts on January 9 with Canadian ‘fiddler’ and composer Jaron Freeman-Fox who “dances down the line between the beautiful and the absurd”, redefining the capabilities of the violin. Jaron has produced more than 40 albums and toured the world as a solo artist, front man and collaborator.

Packed with an orchestrapit-full of musicians in between, the program concludes on Sunday, January 11, with the the Brisbane-based (string) Quartet in Residence performing with the Camerata of St John’s Chamber Or-

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chestra, and in the evening a performance by one of Australia’s finest pianists Tamara-Anna Cislovska.

Tamara won international prizes in London, Italy and Greece. In Australia, she was the youngest pianist to win ABC Young Performer of the Year at age 14.

A feature player at the festival will be Year 12 student Aariki-Jack Johnson of Sandgate High School, an acoustic guitarist, singer and songwriter who was presented with the festival’s performance

award – $500 and opportunity to perform at the festival Aariki-Jack’s songs tend to be ballads in a soft-rock style with folk music influences.

The Sandgate Town Hall was extensively renovated in 2011 to mark the 100th anniversary of the hall.

Early surveyors in the 1850s named the area after Sandgate on the coast of Kent, England. Kent itself stages the annual Stour Festival of Music which was founded in 1962 by renowned English

singer Alfred Deller.

Deller was one of the main figures in popularising the return of the counter-tenor voice, a type of classical male singing voice whose vocal range is equivalent to the female contralto or sometimes a soprano.

Ticketed performances for Sandgate’s Music by the Sea Festival will be on at local venues, including Cardigan Bar at Sandgate, Matthew Thomas Café at Sandgate and the EclecTea Café at Brighton.

For more information about the festival visit musicbythesea.com.au.

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suitable for the whole family and with performances scheduled right across Brisbane it’s easy to join in the fun with your neighbours and friends.

Friday 5 December – Bands in the Square. En-

joy a festival concert featuring the classic brass of Brisbane City Temple Salvation Army and sing-along Christmas carols at the Brisbane Twilight Market. From 7.30pm8.30pm at King George Square.

Sunday 14 December – Christmas in the Air. Join the festive fun at Brisbane Symphonic Band plays carols in the park. They

will be joined by singers and dancers from the Youth Performing Arts Company. From 5pm-6pm at Roma Street Parkland Amphitheatre, Spring Hill.

Sunday 14 December – Carols in the Park. Enjoy Christmas carols as they bands of Sunnybank Brass turn out to present a yuletide feast. From 4pm5pm at D.M. Henderson Park, MacGregor.

SEEKING inspiration for your Christmas and holiday entertaining? Enjoy demonstrations and tastings of savoury and sweet flans and tarts, glam salads, spectacular terrines, deserts and Christmas sweets. Join ABC Radio food presenter Alison Alexander for new ideas to impress your guests and give homemade food gifts.

Bookings required. Phone 3403 1455. Friday, 12 December 11.30am-1.30am at Zillmere Library. Saturday, 13 December 10:30am – 12:30pm at Sunnybank Hills Library.

COME along and enjoy a night of celebration to the Lord Mayor’s Christmas Carols to be held on Saturday, 13 December from 5pm9pm. It’s time to ring in some festive joy with Brisbane’s

FUNERAL SERVICE December SPECIAL “Each Tuesday in December leading up to Christmas we invite you to play a round of golf or join in the bowls comp and then down to the Dining Pavilion for Bubbles and Nibbles. Lets celebrate Christmas together with a bit of fun!

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community news Lucille Ball memories re-kindled EVERYBODY Loves Lucy will be performed at Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) from 24-28 February, 2015.

Lucille Ball was the Queen of American comedy for decades. Her signature role in I Love Lucy saw her win the public’s hearts and reign supreme as television’s biggest star.

Now, see the wacky, fearless, and totally endearing Lucy come to life on QPAC’s Cremorne Theatre stage in this superbly-written intimate cabaret that has been described as equal parts hilarious and thoughtprovoking.

But as Lucy’s popularity thrived, her relationship with Desi suffered both professionally and privately. Her own marriage may have fallen apart, but Lucille’s brave and outrageous depiction of married life saw her credited with saving the marriages of millions of Americans.

Intelligent and wellexecuted, with a generous serving of laughs, Everybody Loves Lucy is one that is not-to-be missed for the trail-blazer inside all of us.

Tickets on sale now. To book visit: qpac.com.au or phone 136-246.

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It will feature costumes worn by some of Hollywood’s most famous and enduring stars including Julie Andrews, Fred Astaire, Marlon Brando, Judy Garland, Grace Kelly, Elizabeth Taylor, Lana Turner and Barbra Streisand, alongside names that have faded from celluloid memory.

Costumes from the Golden Age of Hollywood will be shown exclusively in Brisbane, with all of the costumes exhibited in Australia for the very first time.

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