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SOMETHING DIFFERENT THIS TIME Rae Guyder (rear), with volunteers Claire and Desley was joined by local QAS Station OIC Jarred Thorne

By Neil Wilson

ust when I thought that I knew all of the many organisations that are involved with the community, I had a call from the President of a group which she said is the LAC. And obviously, my response was to ask what those letters stood for. Well, for those of you who don’t know, LAC stands for Local Ambulance Community and President Rae Guyder was calling to tell me that people from that committee would be running a public awareness stand in the Bongaree shopping centre as part of Ambulance Week. She mentioned that in the past the committee has been a part of open days at the Queensland Ambulance

Stations which are regarded as a way to engage with the community during Ambulance Week but they decided to do something a little different this year. Rae explained that whilst the LAC is affiliated with the QAS, they are their own entity and have their own finances. ‘The community is very good to us,’ Rae told me. The awareness stand was manned at the centre on both the Thursday and Saturday of Ambulance week and LAC volunteers were kept busy explaining about what they do and how they provide support to QAS which includes fundraising to purchase extra equipment

for paramedics and also raising awareness through community engagement. There was a large range of informative brochures available which provided the public with information about CPR and other courses

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as well as an insight into what the QAS does. Our LAC fills a diverse role within the community and this includes providing CPR courses and teaching first aid to the children, mainly through visits to Guide and Scout meetings. Rae remarked that teaching people about what they should do while waiting for paramedics is essential. ‘There have been many instances when people’s lives have been saved because someone had that knowledge,’ said Rae. Joining the volunteers on the stand was Bribie Island Station Acting OIC Jarred Thorne who praised the work done by the ten volunteers of the Local Ambulance Committee.

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A GREAT WEEKEND FESTIVAL

or those of you who were wondering why there were so many vehicles parked on the nature strip outside the Bribie Island Community Arts Centre on a recent weekend and thought, “It’s not the time for the Vibe

By Neil Wilson Markets,” you were right, it wasn’t. Although it is only when the markets are on that so many vehicles are parked there, the attraction this time was the Bribie Island Gem and Fossicking Club’s annual Gem Festival. Held on the 8th and 9th

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There were more than eighty stalls at the 2018 Gem Festival of September, the Gem Festival offered the many who came for a look the opportunity to inspect the wares of over eighty stall holders and I’m sure that many visitors came away with one or two pieces of

the beautiful handcrafted items that were on display. Many of the stallholders have been coming to the festival for a number of years and one of those is Beachmere man Bob Saunders. He told me that

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Catherine Bilson offered a great range of hand crafted pieces at her stand he has begun to slow down as far as fossicking and gem making is concerned. ‘when I was doing it all the time, myself and a few others travelled over ten thousand kilometres in just on just one fossicking excursion,’ said Bob. Another stall which offered a great range of jewellery was that of club member Catherine Bilson and after inspecting the great range of products that Catherine had on display, it became very evident why she is

also a respected teacher of her craft. For those who worked up an appetite while checking out all the stalls, the Gem and Fossicking members had a tasty range of burgers and rolls available at their food stall. Anyone who is keen to find out more about the Bribie Island Gem and Fossicking Club should call Colin Thorpe on 0420 917 625 for details.

Bob Saunders has been displaying his wares at the Gem Festival for many years

The Gem Club’s food stand served tasty snacks

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ORCHIDS ORCHIDS ORCHIDS

hen I spoke to Bribie Island Orchid Society Secretary Teresa Watson about the upcoming “Spring Orchid and Foliage” show recently, she told me that there are more varieties of orchid than there are of any other plant species known to man and I would reckon that a great percentage of those varieties could be found growing at the homes of the more than 140 members of the society. Founded thirty-one years ago the society has many very keen growing members and these include Zelda Holmes who has bred an orchid which has the registered name of The Zelda Star. ‘We also have two qualified judges and three other members who are training to become qualified judges,’ said society President Paul Thomas. ‘Judging orchids

By Neil Wilson is quite a complicated process and even involves measuring certain parts of the plant with a micrometer,’ he added. The annual show has been held in the Orchid House on First Avenue at Bongaree for the previous eight years and in other locations before then and has always attracted the attention of orchid growers from far and wide. From what both Teresa and Paul have said, this year’s event will be even bigger and better and those who attend will not be disappointed. As well as numerous displays of beautiful orchids, there will be plant sales, a cake and craft stall, a potting demonstration and a sausage sizzle. Teresa mentioned that Mitre Ten have generously donated a wheelbarrow which is filled with gardening goodies to be raffled during

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the two-day show. ‘The only way for people to get a ticket in that raffle is for them to come along to the show,’ said Teresa. ‘We will also be selling tickets in another raffle which has a $150 Woolworths voucher and an orchid as first prize and a $50 Woolworths voucher and an orchid as second prize. These will be sold at a number of locations around the island prior to the event,’ she explained. The Bribie Island Orchid Society “Spring Orchid and Foliage” Show will be held in the Orchid House and the Indoor Bowls Hall on October 12th from 8.30 am to 4 pm and on October 13th from 8.30 am until 3 pm. The premises is wheelchair friendly and groups of ten or more will receive a discount on the admission price. The society is always ready to welcome new members

See orchids such as this beautiful specimen at the annual show.

or anyone who just wants to come along to a meeting or two for the chance to find out what goes on. For more information about the show or the society itself, those interested should log onto the website which is www. bribieislandorchidsociety. com.au or give Teresa a call on 0407 782 290.

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didn’t want the heading of this article to be too long so I missed out the word “Spring” from before it but I was actually referring to the theme for the September Bribie Vibe Markets which organisers have told me is “Spring Fever.” ‘As well as all the other normal attractions for marketgoers which include stalls selling handcrafted items and fresh produce, displays by the Gem and Fossicking Club and the Woodcrafters, there will be a very special Spring raffle,’ said market coordinator Kelly Vass. ‘There are seven prizes up for grabs and they all have been donated by our very own stallholders,’ she added. Kelly explained that the prizes for the Spring raffle are an original artwork by Dianne Sherras, a $50

gift voucher for Concrete Products, jewellery by Joyce Davies and craft from Crafty Di as well as a terrarium by Walkabout Creations, a macramé pot plant holder by Jackie Brice and a tablecloth by Michelle Louise. ‘To go into the draw, marketgoers only have to spend $15 at a market stall,’ Kelly told me. ‘The raffle will be drawn on the day and this will be a great opportunity to pick up a handmade original gift for Christmas,’ she said. The Bribie Vibe Market is held on the last Sunday of each month at the Bribie Island Community Arts Centre on Sunderland Drive in Banksia Beach. The event offers a large number of stalls, children’s activities, food and music as well as a chance to view the art on display in the Mathew Flinders Gallery and, since its inception, it has been

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STRONGER COMMUNITIES A MESSAGE FROM SUSAN

Many of you will receive my newsletter in the mail soon, thanking you for your support in the recent election. But it’s important you know how humbled I am to be chosen by you again to represent the people in this wonderful community. Since my re-election, some things have changed and some things have stayed the same. Scott Morrison is our new Prime Minister, although, we’ve got the same old Liberal policies. The cuts to our local schools and Caboolture Hospital are still being swept through and the Liberals are still fighting with each other. Meanwhile, I’m getting on with the job that you elected me to do. I’m continuing on, working with people in our community to improve our healthcare and education system, local services and jobs. Your Electorate Office has hit the ground running, working on lots of important things like the Stronger Communities

Programme. With help from a team of local community leaders, we’re working to identify funding for projects that will make our great area an even better place to live. We’ve also planned some upcoming mobile offices – you can find the details below. My team and I regularly get out and do community outreach, knocking on doors and helping people with issues. If you see us out-and-about, please stop by and say hi!

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STANDING WITH OUR VETERANS – LABOR’S COMMITMENT TO SIGN A MILITARY COVENANT Over time, Governments have provided a system of Veterans Affairs and support, which I think we can agree, has let our veteran community down at times. Whenever I hear of a veteran being let down by the system, it frustrates me. It frustrates me because I know about the sacrifices our veterans have made, and the physical and psychological trauma they’ve undergone to keep our country safe. It should be

government’s responsibility to stand behind and look after our defence force personnel. Our veteran community desperately needs a solution, which is why I’ve made it a priority to work with a Shorten-Labor Government to sign a military covenant. This is a formal pact entered into by the Prime Minister and the Chief of Defence which promises to look after personnel who are currently

serving, and those who have left. Part of Labor’s plan is to put in place a reporting and accountability mechanism which will require governments to report annually to parliament on how they are meeting their responsibilities under the covenant. I’ll be working hard to make sure Labor is elected, so that we can put this important agreement in place and make sure that our defence personnel are getting the support they need.

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ENTERTAINERS OF THE Island

NICK COMINO

By Neil Wilson

ince I began to write articles for The Bribie Islander and The Mini Bribie Islander, I have pointed out on a couple of occasions that Elvis is alive and well and living on Bribie Island and in case anyone has been wondering just how I came to that conclusion, perhaps I should explain that I was talking about local entertainer, Nick Comino, aka Elvis Parsley. The following article can be seen as an excellent example of how the right choice of words and quite a lot of talent enabled someone to use one career to pave the way for another. Nick was born in Gympie where his father was a farmer and fruit shop proprietor and after spending the youngest portion of his life in that area, he attended high school at Strathpine when his parents relocated to Kallangur. Jumping forward a few years, in what would seem to be a natural progression for someone who was brought up in a family of fruit growers and retailers, Nick became the owner of a fruit and vegetable shop in the town of Woodford. ‘The bloke next door knew that I liked to sing

Elvis Presley songs and one day he said that I was Elvis Parsley because I sold fruit and vegies,’ Nick told me. ‘I sat on that for about a year and after a bit of thought, I decided to call my shop, “Grapelands,”’ he said. Nick explained about how from there on, the whole Elvis persona took shape. ‘I learned to sing properly and then, after getting together with a few local muso’s, we formed a band called, “Elvis Parsley and The Swinging Zucchinis” and did a couple of shows for the locals before starting to perform at the shop. It was then that I began to really play with words and thought, “I could be The King of Salad Roll.” Word got around fast and we started to get tour buses coming to the shop and then the media and someone suggested that I was the “Singing Salad Seller,”’ Nick recalled. When asked about where his artistic talent comes from, Nick credits his mum for passing on her abilities to him. Encouraged by the sudden popularity, Nick began to play with words and came up with song titles such as “Suspicious Limes,” “Artichoke Hotel”

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Top Left: The King of Salad Roll Top Middle: Making an appearance at Locals Only Top Right: Elvis Parsley entertained customers at the Grapelands fruit shop in Woodford

and “Viva Los Vegies” and television shows like Rove Live and Great Outdoors featured him in one of their segments. Sadly, Nick closed “Grapelands” in 2010 and due to having made many visits to Bribie Island to indulge in his love of fishing, he moved here and has been a well-known member of the community ever since. He pointed out that he still owns the property where his rather famous shop stood and has left the “Grapelands” sign there for people to see. From when he moved to our beautiful part of the world, Nick has performed at a number of events including Locals Only and the Vibe Markets although he did say that he doesn’t do many shows anymore. ‘I definitely don’t perform off the island and I just liking helping out the community now,’ said Nick. ‘It is more of a hobby now and I spend time composting and composing. If Elvis were alive now I would sing a song to him that has the words, “A little more fruit and vegies – A little less fat in here,”’ he remarked. As well as his proven talent as a singer, “The King of Salad Roll is also an accomplished

poet and I had the privilege of hearing him recite the following poem which was for his father. “Farming and fishing occupies my time – and also the odd word written in rhyme. My life is simple but its rewards are great – because it’s happiness I’ve found, that makes me relate. Working with nature I see life in perfection – but man’s own doings take the other direction. The riches I have are not in wealth – but in the life I lead that brings happiness and good health.” As we sat on Nick’s balcony, I commented on all the herbs that he has growing in his front yard and it really didn’t surprise me when he replied with, ‘It’s parsley, I have to keep the name going,’ As another example of his love affair with all things green, when I arranged to pay him a visit, Nick told me that I should just look for the greenest grass at the front of any home in the street and, I must say, he definitely wasn’t exaggerating. As I left after what was a very pleasant hour spent learning about this very popular entertainer, Nick presented me with a pot filled with parsley plants so I have called it Elvis. So for anybody who had doubts, I think that this is ample proof of Elvis being alive and well on Bribie Island and for a chance to hear him perform, I would suggest a visit to the Country Music Club’s October concert.

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BRIBIE ISLAND RADIO MODELLERS ASSOCIATION By Neil Wilson

n the very first article of this series, I pointed out that I would devote each article to a person or organisation that is associated with the Caboolture Airfield but, as it so happens, I may have told a teensy weensy lie. Whilst the following article is certainly about a group of people who have a keen interest in aviation, the aircraft that they fly are a little on the small side to use the facilities at the airfield.

The Bribie Island Radio Modellers Association (BIRMA) was founded over five years ago and prior to moving to their current location at Rutters Road in Elimbah, the members used the Sandstone Point Oval as a base. ‘The area was rather unsuitable and all too often we had to retrieve our planes from the surrounding trees or the swamp,’ said founding President Kel Bartlett. ‘We knew that we had to find a better location and when Lance Blatchford offered us the use of a field on his property at Elimbah, our problems were solved. He told us that the rent would be a bottle of Scotch whiskey and a carton of beer per year,’ Kel told me. Founding Secretary Murray Dennis explained that when the club was first formed, it was done so by a small

A meticulously built model of a Hercules transport

group of radio control model enthusiasts who sailed their boats on the Sunderland Drive lake. ‘As it happened, some of us were keen to fly model planes so we made the decision to form a more official group,’ said Murray. ‘We gave it a name which would allow it to include members who were not model aircraft enthusiasts,’ he added. As founding members, both Kel and Murray have handed their roles as President and Secretary over to other members at the last AGM

and now just enjoy being able to concentrate on flying their numerous models. Murray told me that both he and Kel, as well as a few of the other members, have also been licensed private pilots and owned their own aircraft. ‘I owned a Cessna 150 for some time but eventually sold it,’ said Murray. Because I had always hired it to the local aero club, the only expense that I had when I flew it was the cost of the fuel. After I sold it and wanted to hire a plane, I was shocked at how

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much it cost me so I gave flying away,’ he said. Kel described about becoming interested in becoming a pilot after a friend had flown him to a customer who wanted to buy a swimming pool and, after he came home with a deal, he had learned to fly. ‘I went halves with someone in a syndicate to buy a V-Tail Beechcraft Bonanza,’ Kel explained. ‘That was a beautiful aircraft and, after some time, the other guy bought me out,’ he said. As an organisation which now has over forty members, BIRMA has been able to fund a number of improvements at the Rutters

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Road location and these include BBQ facilities, a four-station charging facility, two containers for storage of equipment which includes their ride-on mowers and they have also provided two portable toilets. Kel and Murray told me that the members of the club own a really diverse range of model aircraft in all sizes and types which include military and general aviation planes. They pointed out that whilst some of the aircraft are still powered by the older type of glo-plug or diesel engines, many now have electric motors and this is the reason for the charging stations at the club’s field. During my conversation with Kel and Murray, Kel

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local politician once made the comment to me that this island survives because of its volunteers and as far as I’m concerned, never a truer word was spoken. Over the time that I have been writing articles for both The Mini Bribie Islander and The Bribie Islander, I have been privileged to tell the story of so many volunteers within the local community who give freely of their time to improve the life of others and whilst talking to these dedicated people, I have gained an insight into

just what it is that drives them when they commit to whatever task is required without the benefit of any financial reward or in many instances, any recognition for their efforts. Whilst each person who becomes a volunteer has their own specific reasons for doing so, they all share a willingness to undertake a service and a belief that they are capable of inciting change and making progress. In most situations, volunteering means working side by side with others and this

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Volunteers have their own skill set and for someone to gain a sense of satisfaction from what they offer, it is a wise idea to volunteer in a position that makes use of those skills, meaning that the cause they are working for also receives the most benefit as well. All of the wonderful volunteers who I have talked to tell me that they always feel good when they can put a smile on someone’s face and in my opinion, that is the true meaning of making a difference.

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Within our community, there are many organisations that continue to operate due to the commitment of volunteers and anyone who is thinking about dedicating some of their time to help the community should perhaps contact one of the organisations listed below. I should point out that

As I have said, that is not even close to being a complete list of organisations who support the community but is an indication of places which need volunteers. Remember, it is important to devote your time to doing something that you enjoy, therefore ensuring that all involved receive the most benefit. If anyone would like to know about other volunteering opportunities, they are welcome to give me a call on 0448 932 484.

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significant issues to become baristas and consequently find employment. During his talk, Adam explained that it was always about more than the coffee and before long, the café accidentally became a drop-in centre for people in extreme crisis situations. ‘People who were domestic violence victims, drug dealers and fugitives from the law all came to

the café to see the “Café Chaplain” and try to turn their life around,’ said Adam. Six years on from opening, the café served its final cup of coffee and now Adam and his team continue to serve by supporting individuals through the most extreme crisis situations within our community. Adam went on to provide examples of how the school chaplains make such an incredible difference within the community and also mentioned some of the situations which he had faced during his time as a community worker. As I have found to be the case whenever someone is giving a talk, whilst they pass on varying amounts of interesting information, there is always one thing that stands out, and in this instance, it was when Adam told the audience that “Listening Saves Lives.” Following the talk by Adam James, Pastor Ray

welcomed the Bribie Island School Chaplains, Mr Ken Piva (Bribie Island State Primary School), Ms Rebecca Andrews (Bribie Island State High School) and Ms Wendy Nelson (Banksia Beach State Primary School) to the stage and they received a strong round of applause for their dedicated efforts. The next item on the morning’s agenda was the auction of numerous items which had been donated by supporting businesses and private community members. These included a framed Broncos jersey, a gift voucher for Savige’s Seafood,

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or those living with diabetes, either as a sufferer or as family or a carer, there a number of necessary steps that need to be taken in order for them to live well and, as a way of providing those within the diabetes community with the information and tools which will enable them to achieve that, the Bribie Island Diabetes Support Group are hosting a seminar on October 20th at the Bribie RSL. Entitled “Putting the Pieces Together” the seminar will feature a number of guest speakers who all, in their professional roles, are regarded as an individual piece of the diabetes jigsaw. As a GP for more than thirty-five years, Dr Chris Michaelides has a strong interest in the management of chronic disease and has been running structured mini-clinic care of diabetes for almost all of his career. He has a passion for the development of programmes which will help optimise outcomes for GPs and their patients. He will talk about what piece of the jigsaw puzzle relates to a general practitioner. Local pharmacist Naz Hudda

has been working with our diabetes community for over ten years and during his presentation, he will provide information about new medications on the market and how taking medication when and as directed is so important. Diabetes educator and dietician Lisa Diggles, who is also Patron of the support group, is in a unique position to look at diabetes management from two sides and her presentation will help people to better manage their diabetes and also put another piece of the puzzle together. Joining the other guest speakers will be a local personal trainer who has been running a special programme for more than seven years. Her programme is supported by Moreton Bay Regional Council and is beneficial for everyone, especially those who have a chronic disease such as diabetes. She will talk about how all exercise is beneficial and is a positive towards better diabetes management. With diabetes reported as on the rise within the Moreton Bay region, this seminar will be of benefit in helping people to understand how

the various members of their health team fit the puzzle. ‘If we can have a positive and respectful interaction with our health team, then putting the pieces together should make,’ said Diabetes Support Group Vice-President Jan Donaldson. This very informative seminar will be held in the Conference Room at the Bribie RSL on October 20th and doors open for registration at 9 am. The seminar will run from 9.30

am until 2 pm and the cost of $15 per person will include lunch and all day tea/coffee. Bookings are essential and can be made by calling Rhonda on 0418 675 494 or sending her an email to rhondaorman13@Hotmail. com. Payments to the group can be made to The Bribie Island Diabetes Support Group Inc NAB bank account which is BSB 084566, Account 943 971 216.

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used to provide some relief to our country cousins and this includes local organisations, one of which is the Ningi based Crafty Shed. The Crafty Shed was founded twelve years ago and is home too a variety of groups, the most pro-active being the quilting group, Pumicestone Piecers. There also the Crafter Critters who practice card making, embroidery and crocheting and there is also some who are accomplished artists. As a contribution to the Farm aid appeal, Crafty Shed President Beryl Higgins recently presented a $2,000 cheque to the Lions Club of Sandstone Point and that money will go directly to those who need it. Eager to contribute more to the appeal, Crafty Shed Vice-President Stephanie Domagala, an artist of some note, has donate a painting which will be raffled at the end of October and she told me that anyone who would like a few tickets in the raffle can either call in to the Crafty Shed or give her a call on 5497 5013. Stephanie also mentioned that the organisation which has about eighty members at present, is always keen to welcome new members anyone interested can give her a call to find out more.

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hroughout the ages, humans have crafted many items from timber, not as much in modern times as they did prior to the introduction of products such as plastic and other man-made materials, but still there are some for whom the desire to create beautiful wooden items will never fade and the almost two hundred members of the Bribie and District Woodcrafters Association (The Woodies) can definitely be regarded as belonging to

that group. Founded in the 1990’s, The Woodies is based at the rear of the Bribie Island Community Arts Centre complex and over the years, dedicated woodcrafters have produced a countless number of items for both their own use and for other organisations. As a means of demonstrating the level of skill that can be found amongst members, the association hosts an annual exhibition to showcase their work and this year,

the event, entitled “Art from the Woodpile” will be held from 20th until 28th October in the Mathew Flinders Gallery at the Arts Centre. As it is also a competition, “Art from the Woodpile” will feature the works that have been lovingly created by members and will fall into several categories which include carving, wood turning, pyrography and furniture making and

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judging of the entries will be by independent judges who are regarded as experts in their individual fields. Woodcrafters Association President Ian Trail told me that more than one thousand visitors enjoyed the exhibition in 2017 and he expects, even more,

this time around. ‘We send out invitations to other woodworking clubs in the South-East Queensland area and we get visitors from everywhere,’ said Ian. ‘Some people regard exhibitions like this as somewhere to pick up an early Christmas present and, as well as some

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tomb artefact of a female musician dated from 6-9th century. The ‘Kids Dig It! Oriental Family Fun Week tells the stories of this unique Oriental collection fulfilling the vision of the Abbey Museum ‘enhancing lives through the stories created from our collection’. The well-loved series of Kids Dig It! family fun weeks take place each school holidays and in addition to Oriental, also includes Viking and Egyptian, Medieval and Stoneage cultures. Ms. Melanie De Regt, Small Events Manager at the Abbey Museum and former school teacher commented on the event’s aims. ‘We want to create a unique and enriching experience for the children in the community, something that

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nominated and these are Special Needs, Courageous Act, Sibling Recognition and Inspiring Sporting Achievement. The Lions Club of Sandstone Point has recently been proud hosts to children from the district who were

selected to receive The Children of Courage Awards and Project Co-ordinator Keith Hadley explained to me that whilst there are many awards that recognise the achievements of young people, children with special needs are not catered for. ‘Tye Children of Courage Awards fills that void and it is not a competition as every recipient of an award is a winner in their own right,’ said Keith. ‘The purpose of the awards is to act as an encouragement for the future, help them to believe in themselves and also to help increase their self-worth. All children want to be accepted by others, regardless of any special needs that they may have,’ he added. When the awards are presented, each child is

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THE MOUNTAIN JOURNEY Clouds hang onto the conifer trees Shades of colours with different hues Copper yellow red black and blue Transform your energy and there is no going back Misty mountain waterfalls and peaks keep you on track Massive glaciers where rivers meet Snow capped mountains with grizzly bear retreats Yellow flowers that dance and sway To the braided rivers on the Rocky Mountain way Slate and limestone massive rocks Encase this mountain it is Gods block To stand on a glacier at 12,000 ft Makes you realise that life is sweet The energy and power this landscape creates Allows your jaw to drop and gap Mother Nature creates and evolves Like the salmon that spawn up the river in the fall Bears and wolves the keepers of the gate Allow a balance and a space Everything that is born is a food chain and source To the creatures that live on the forest floor

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LIVING WITH A DISABILITY By Anne Matthews, Public Relations Director, Bribie Rotary

any people think having a disability is quite rare. However, global estimates in 2017 found that one in seven adults (over 14%) have some form of disability. We tend to judge our fellow man quite severely – yet strangely do the opposite when dealing with animals, eg the lame seagull is always given the first chip, the odd looking dog is affectionately patted and loved. Wouldn’t it be nice to treat disabled people this way? The word “disability” covers a range of functional restrictions – physical, mental, intellectual and sensory. These can vary from mild to severe, and might affect a person at any time

in their life, from an infant born with an intellectual impairment to an older adult who becomes unable to walk, hear or see. Rather than turn away we should all try to help these people, as – there, but for the grace of God - (might) go I. At a recent Rotary meeting on Bribie Island one of our members gave a heartfelt presentation about the isolation and loneliness of being hearing impaired. He talked about the difficulties involved in finding a support group; the fact that because he is over 65 he is not entitled to assistance under the National Disability Insurance; and the treatment he receives from shop assistants when he tries to communicate - many of whom think he is slightly mad because he cannot

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Tom Dutton who has a club foot will model in the parade on 3 December 2018

hear perfectly. Somehow he managed to bring humour into a situation that is really just deplorable. Next time you meet a person who is hearing impaired, remember – they are not lacking in mental prowess nor in intelligence – they just cannot hear you perfectly. So face the person, speak clearly, or turn the computer screen towards them so they can see how much they owe, or write on a piece what you want to tell them. Remember this disabled person is someone’s mum or dad, brother or sister, best mate, or next door neighbour. The same principle applies to the blind, those in wheel chairs, and those suffering other disabilities. Treat them as you would any other person who needs your help. People react badly to those with “Disabilities” – generally due to ignorance and lack of information. Our World has some important lessons to learn about understanding how to relate to people who are living with disabilities. People living with physical and sensory disabilities are some of the smartest people in the world. You just never know what someone with a disability is capable of! For example, the achievements

of the late Stephen Hawking, a man in a wheelchair who couldn’t speak and the much loved blind singers Andre Bocelli and Steve Wonder. Often a Disability results in other senses being heighten for example the fictional Marvel’s “Daredevil”, who is blinded as a child and becomes a superhero because his other senses are so enhanced. To celebrate the achievements of local people with disabilities and raise awareness of their plight, the Rotary Club of Bribie Island and Spinal Life Australia are combining to hold an afternoon tea and Fashion parade on the International Day of People with Disabilities (IDPWD) - Monday 3 December. The event will be held at Pacific Harbour Golf and Country Club, Banksia Beach staring at 2.00pm. The cost is $35 per person and the parade will feature both able-bodied members of Rotary and those in our community living with a disability.

Guest speaker on the day is Susanne Rea, OAM from the World’s Greatest Meal/End Polio Campaign. All proceeds will go to Rotary’s End Polio which means for every dollar we raise, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation will donate $2. This is such an important cause at the present time with the eleventh case of polio located in PNG. Please ring me on 0409 244 005 if you would like any further information.

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CHERYL MORTIMER

Cheryl demonstrating how it’s done

Prior to attending Artist of the Month Cheryl Mortimer’s Artist’s Talk, my knowledge regarding the art of printmaking was limited to not much more than knowing how to spell the word and I have to make the comment that, after watching Cheryl demonstrate the basics of how it’s done, I now understand why she regards the results as UN.B.LEAFABLE. Yes, that is the title that Cheryl gave to her informative and sometimes humorous talk at the Bribie Island Community Arts Centre recently. Cheryl Mortimer has exhibited her works in various exhibitions for thirtyfive years and some of those works are held in private collections throughout Australia and overseas. She admits that she has been fascinated with the arts from when she was just a young child and has been fortunate

that her working career as a visual art teacher allowed her to become heavily involved in art practices. ‘In my own art practice, I like to explore the chemistry of resist, the happenstance of shape and colour and, amongst other things, the interplay of mediums,’ said Cheryl. ‘I like to explore new approaches as well as experiment and break the rules and I am not a particularly realistic artist. I believe that if you want the work to look like a photograph, you should use a photograph,’ she explained. With regard to her demonstration of printmaking, Cheryl pointed out that she has a real fascination with the art, especially the more spontaneous technique of mono-printing. ‘I mostly reflect on aspects of the landscape and lately, I have been exploring the printing that is left behind when leaves are boiled in proximity

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Artist of the Month coordinator Debra Mieth introduced Cheryl to the audience

to paper and cloth,’ Cheryl said. ‘This is an intoxicating and very addictive process,’ she added. During her talk and demonstration, Cheryl told her audience that learning the art of printmaking is a long process and as with most things that we attempt, there can be failures but there can also be some spectacular successes. I have

no doubt that everyone who attended Cheryl’s talk came away with new ideas and perhaps even the desire to become more involved with the art themselves and I would also suggest that many will make a point of attending “Print.ed,” the fourth annual exhibition of the Bribie Printmakers which will be on display in the Mathew Flinders Gallery from September 25th and officially opened on September 29th. A spokesperson for the group has said that whilst sometimes people form an incorrect idea of what printmaking is all about and think it is only an image which is copied on a photocopier but in fact, the process actually began as a way to tell stories, mainly religious in nature, to people who couldn’t read.

The results can be spectacular

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Each month, the Bribie Island Community Arts Centre Artist of the Month gives a talk/demonstration regarding their work and this is held on the second Friday of the month at 10.30 am. For October, the Artist of the Month is “The Working

Together Group” and, as is required as a part of the program, their work will be on display at the centre from the beginning of the month. For more information about what the Arts Centre has to offer, either give the helpful volunteer staff a call on 3408 9288 or pay a visit to the centre on Sunderland Drive in Banksia Beach.

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UNIQUE & CREATIVE BRIBIE CHRISTMAS GIFTS

By Barry Clark U3A Public Relations

ith only eight shopping weeks till Christmas we can already feel the strain and challenge of the “Silly Season” descending upon us. What to do, what to buy, for whom, and where…… and why! Everyone searches for a personal and unique gift for someone special for Christmas.

Here on Bribie Island we are very lucky as there are many talented people who create all sorts of Arts & Craft items as a hobby. Bribie U3A run more than 30 Arts & Craft classes each week and have decided to hold a special one-off Market Day on Saturday 27th October to display and offer for sale a huge range of hand-made item to both the Members and the general public. These include; Handicraft, Painting, Bonsai, Drawing, Photography, Acrylic, Sewing, Gift cards, Thread cards, Crochet, Prints, Mixed Media, Pottery, Needlework, Scrapbooking, Paper craft, Silk Painting.

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This special Market Day is a great opportunity to buy unique Christmas gifts for friends and family at very attractive prices. Makers are generally recovering the basic cost of materials and not the hundreds of hours of skill and patience involved in their creative hobby. In addition to viewing the displays and buying gifts there will also be several Art & Craft and other subject Tutors showing what they do and giving you the opportunity experience and understand some of the many classes on offer for next year. The U3A Market Day on Saturday 27th October will open at 9am at the U3A Centre in the Recreation Hall on First Avenue and run for just three hours until 12 noon. Following the official opening by Councillor Brooke Savige the Hall will be buzzing with buyers and sellers of a wide range of unique items, and those who have not yet discovered the delights of U3A will be invited to view the

classrooms and facilities. Other events at U3A in October Other items of interest at U3A in October include a “Social Dance” evening for all styles of dance from Ballroom to Rock & Roll for “Halloween” on Wednesday 31st October from 6;30 pm till 10pm.at which appropriate fancy dress is encouraged On Friday 19th October at 1pm an “Historical Insight” presentation will be given by Graham Mills of the Historical Society when he will present an amazing collection of old Bribie Island Postcards covering more than 100 years of the islands development as holiday and tourist destination. This year’s classes at U3A will all finish on Friday 7th December. Class Timetables & Newsletters can be found at the Library and Information Centre and contact U3A on 3408 1450 .during office or find all information on the web site www.u3abribie.org.au

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FUN AND FRIVOLITY

By Neil Wilson

here was a time when almost anywhere someone went, be it either a café, pub or gaming arcade, there would be a jukebox playing one of the hits of the time and, whilst that is now a bygone era, music lovers will have a chance to enjoy a

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great selection of hits when The Golden Entertainers hold their annual concert in October. Entitled “Golden Jukebox,” the concert will be held at the Activity Centre (formerly The Golden Age Centre) in Arcadia Avenue

A group of golden voices ready to entertain

at Woorim and publicity officer Betty McEwan has told me that the afternoon will be full of fun and frivolity. She said that as well as concert goers being entertained by a selection of “Jukebox Hits,” there will be raffles, a lucky door prize

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and afternoon tea will be provided. The Golden Entertainers are well known on Bribie Island and nearby areas for their melodic voices and those who have been to one of their many concerts wait in anticipation for the next one to be announced. This year alone they will perform twelve times and as well as the October concert, they will give a concert at Respite and Support Services in November and will back that up with a show at the Foley Street Aged Care facility in December. The “Golden Jukebox” concert will commence at 1.30 pm on October 17th and, as these shows sell out fast, anyone who would like to come along for what promises to be a really wonderful few hours of entertainment should call either Cora on 0447 144 725 or Jean on 3408 1441 without delay to secure their tickets.

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TOASTMASTERS

he first Toastmasters meeting for September saw two new faces; well not strictly speaking, pictured on the left is Richard Ross, a former member of Bribie Toastmasters returning after an absence of ten years and on the right is Joel Shave who came to see just what

Toastmasters is all about keeping the balance in the middle is Sue Braz who was the Toastmaster for the meeting which produced three very strong thought provoking speeches.

the ANZAC room of the Bribie RSL club on the first and third Tuesday nights of the month at 7.00. PM. Free supper to all who come and no one is obliged to speak. The first Toastmasters meeting for September saw two new faces; well not strictly speaking, pictured on the left is Richard Ross, a former member of Bribie Toastmasters returning after an absence of ten years and on the right is Joel Shave who came to see just what Toastmasters is all about.

Keeping the balance in the middle is Sue Braz who was the Toastmaster for the meeting which produced three very strong thought provoking speeches. Anyone who’d like to see what Toastmasters do and say is welcome to attend meetings held in the ANZAC room of the Bribie RSL club on the first and third Tuesday nights of the month at 7.00. PM. Free supper to all who come and no one is obliged to speak.

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Anyone who’d like to see what Toastmasters do and say is welcome to attend meetings held in

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ike a pint of Guinness, (available on the day) there’s definitely a sense of charm, beauty, and mystery to Celtic music. Some hear the word Celtic and conjure images of faeries; others immediately think of Ireland. Who’s right? Well, both are! In the broadest sense, anything related to the Celtic nations (Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Isle of Man, Cornwall, and Brittany) can be Celtic. The distinctive music that emerged from this region all falls under the umbrella of Celtic music, with the Irish as the main producers

of Celtic music’s traditional reels and jigs. Bribie is extremely lucky to have a talented core group of musicians who regularly play together at various venues. Such is the array of talent that musicians travel some distance to play with them. The furthest have come from Tasmania and many from the Brisbane and Gold Coast area. You can enjoy a great meal at The Jetty Restaurant or just roll up and hear great Celtic music from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm on September 23rd at Bongaree.

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NATURE

Photo Credit: David Simpson. Banksia Beach

WILDLIFE ON BRIBIE

n one of my early morning walks together with my camera complete with a big zoom lens (which often gets a few remarks from fellow walkers on the size, so I have to explain …….if you want to photograph birds you must have a really good camera and lens to do it with.) whilst in the National Park to the east of the Pacific Harbour Golf Club I came across this “Big Grey” who was a little miffed I believe that I should be sharing his domain so early in the morning. Anyway after exchanging a face to face confrontation he and his companion decided that there was other paths to follow, so he bid me good morning and hopped away. ..

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Yellow tailed Cockatoos are frequent visitors to the State Forest around the Banksia Beach area. Photo Credit: David Simpson. Banksia Beach

Pelican, Bribie Island. Photo Credit: Marj Webber

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TRAVEL

THE LONG WAY ROUND TO BRIBIE! By Sabine Von Graz

fter our wonderful outback experience in Coober Pedy, we decided to head to Alice Springs as it was time again for Richard to fly back to Brisbane for work. We enjoyed the long days on the road, with the Dodge pulling our cosy house on wheels and overtaking road trains with ease. Once on the outskirts of Alice Springs one drives through the MacDonnell mountain range, before the dry desert town reveals itself, stretched out in the valley and surrounded by the red and yellow colours of the bush and sand. At the same time, it was back to civilisation with large shopping centres, restaurants and industrial areas.

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Reading up on Wiki camps in regards to safety and petfriendly parks, we decided to stay slightly out of town. At Coober Pedy, we met a gorgeous family from Victoria with two children who were heading north as well, and as luck had it, they decided to stay in the same caravan park, and both of us needed to get our cars fixed. None of those big trips around Australia would be any fun without some sort of car trouble, and apart from a broken bolt on one of the wheel hubs, the Dodge also revealed itself to have an ejector seat! This means the seat was not fastened to the car anymore but rather fancy -free, and all hubby needed was that special button to

catapult me out of the car, when he was sick of my driving tips. With our friends however it was a simple radiator hose for a Mazda BT50, which took over a week to arrive, and we were not sure if that was a tourist trap to make you stay longer, or just the sheer remoteness of the town. The Dodge, even though being American, was actually not too bad for parts, but nevertheless left Ginger and me stranded without a car for nearly a week. Luckily there was a good bike path leading into town, as long as one could avoid all the broken, bent and melted wine bottles along the way. I decided not to comment on those bottles, but Ginger could not help herself and had to mention to our friends that those bottles, with the birdies on them, were the same brand that mummy was drinking!!! Well, it looks like the ‘economic’ chardy is a favourite along the Todd river as well! The week flew by with Ginger and her friend Makayla painting birdhouses, getting fit with ‘Gummihupfen’ (elastics) and asking me to crochet some matching beanies with ears. Not to mention BSDE, Brisbane School of Distance Education, which kept us on our toes.

Pulling the rig

Turns out I was the ‘home tutor’, with Ginger being online with Skype for around 4 hours a day, followed by homework and assignments, which often left no daytime hours for museums or sightseeing. The advantage was, that you actually got a pretty good idea if your child understood the lesson, and one could troubleshoot to clear up any shortcomings, which Richard did when it came to maths. Although she worked with headphones, I could hear her answer or posing questions combined with intense concentration and smiles when she got a tick from her teacher. We could not detect any

Girls doing BSDE

bullying and the camaraderie grew when once again there was a computer glitch making the teacher disappear from the screen, causing excitement with kids chatting to each other online, pitching in ideas on how to

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fix the technical break down. Busy with school but stuck in the van with cabin fever, I was starting to reminisce about Bribie, and how great it would be to dip into the waves at Woorim! Needless to say, I was relieved when I finally got the call that the Dodge was ready. A mature lady, dressed in a beautiful suit, who was working for the service centre came to pick us up. Talking to her I found out that she was from New Zealand, and people come from all over the world to find their special something in Alice Springs. She loved the rough edges,

The town of Alice Springs

weather, and history of this desert town, offering all the mod cons one needs nowadays. At the same, time Alice Springs is still a bit of the ‘wild west’, if you seek it out,

especially in bars we were told by a nurse, who is kept very busy stitching people back together. Nevertheless, one can avoid most of that and instead soak up the feeling of being and living in the centre of Australia, in a town in the middle of the desert! As the lady from New Zealand pointed out, if you find your vibe in Alice Springs then that will always be home for you. By now you have probably got the idea that the town grew on us, giving me the

MacDonnell Ranges

inspiration to develop a logo, and calling my new art studio in Caboolture ‘Welcome to Alice’, a combination of outback, fairytales and Alice Springs! Although this is the end of this episode, I hope you can join me in the next edition of ‘The Bribie Islander’, when we soak up some more desert vibes at Uluru on the ‘The Long Way Round to Bribie’! ‘The Long Way Round to Bribie’! sabine@svgdesign.com.au

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EVERY MON, THU, FRI Alcoholics Anonymous: Alcoholics Anonymous meets on Bribie four times a week. Sunday - Woorim Promises 7:30am - Rotary Park, Woorim Beach Access Area no.3 North st, Woorim - BYO chair.Monday - I.D. Recovery - 7.30pm - Church of Christ hall, Corner of Fifth ave and Foley st Bongaree. Thursday - 12 by 12, Living Sober meeting - 7.30pm - Church of Christ hall, Corner of Fifth ave and Foley st Bongaree. Saturday - Bribie Open I.D. - 7.00pm - Bribie Island and surrounds Community Centre, 9 Verdoni st, Bellara. PH Jaime 0438 622 545. EVERY WEDNESDAY ALICE A BAILEY Study Group: Phone Marion 0430 213 383.

EVERY WEDNESDAY Baby Rhyme Time: at the Bribie Library, 10am. 3rd SUNDAY of the Month Barefoot Bowls, Bribie Island Bowls Club: 1-3pm, Welsby Parade. $5 per person and kids are FREE with every paying adult. Includes an instructor, greens and equipment hire. Every MONDAY Beachmere Indoor Bowls Club: Meet at the Community Hall, Progress Avenue. 1.15pm-4pm. Cost $4: includes 3 games of bowls & afternoon tea. PH 0414 088 358. Every FRIDAY Beachmere Slimmers Inc: 9am, Activity Centre, 25 Biggs Ave. Contact: Judy 0401153633 Or Pat 0412398180. Or Find Us On Facebook. MONDAY TO FRIDAY Bribie Butterfly Volunteers Inc: Meet from 9am-1pm. Volunteer your time to help with the running of Bribie Butterfly House community project. PH Ray 0409 491 419 MONDAY, WEDNESDAY & SAT Bribie Island Bicycle User Group (Bribie BUG) offers easy rides 8am Mondays, 6.30am Wednesdays and 8am Saturdays. Rides leave Information Centre, Benabrow Avenue, Bellara. Contact Isabel on 5496 8661.

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Bribie Island Indoor Bowls Club: First Avenue. Tues 09:00 – 12:00, Weds 13:00 – 16:00, Thurs 18:30 – 21:30, Fri 13:00 – 16:00. Phone 3408 0177 or best call in and see us on Games Days.

Bribie Island Garden Club: Meet at the RSL Auditorium, 9am for 9.30 start. PH Les 0411 049 894.

Bribie Masonic Lodge: Meets at 7pm Banya St, Bongaree. Visitors welcome. Nev 0407 300 765, Ron 0418 858 866.

EVERY TUESDAY Bribie Island Healthy Slimmers Fellowship: Support group meets Tuesday @ 7:30am at TOCH, 36 Banya St, Bongaree. All welcome. PH Dorothy 5497 5552 or Sandra 0427 829 008.

2nd & 4th WEDNESDAY of the Month Beachmere Craft Group: Meet at 1.30pm at Beachmere Uniting Church, Cnr Moreton Tce & Second Ave. Bring your craft. Gold coin donation. PH 0417 067 992 EVERY THURSDAY Bribie Island Handcraft Club: Meet at 8am - 11am, Bribie Indoor Bowls Hall, First Ave. All welcome. BYO handcraft. PH Stacey 0438 001 297. 2nd SUNDAY of the Month Country Links Monthly Concert: Meet at 12 noon at the Bribie Activity Centre (formally Golden Age) 96-108 Arcadia Ave., Woorim. PH Janice 0403 481 943. EVERY 2ND & 4TH WEDNESDAY of the Month Craft Group, 1.30pm at Beachmere Uniting Church, Cnr Moreton Tce & Second Ave. Bring your craft. Gold coin donation. 0417 067 992.

EVERY MONDAY Euchre: meet at Bribie Island Bowls Club from 12.30pm until 4 pm. $4.00 including afternoon tea. Visitors welcome. Can teach anyone who would like to learn. Details. PH Betty Jones 3408 1968.

1st WEDNESDAY of the Month Banksia Garden Club: Meet from 9.15am - Noon at the Bribie Community Arts Centre, Sunderland Drive. All welcome. Phone Desley 3408 8470.

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EVERY MON, TUE, WED, SAT Bribie Island Gem & Fossicking Club: Meet at 8am-1pm. Club sheds situated adjacent to the Community Arts Centre, 191 Sunderland Dr, Banksia Beach. Please wear closed in shoes. Our annual Gem Show will be held over the weekend of September 8th & 9th, hours 0800hrs to 1600hrs, at the sheds of the Community Art Centre, 191 Sunderland Drive, Banksia Beach, Bribie Island PH Greg 0418 835 137 or Colin 0420 917 625. EVERY TUESDAY Girl Guides: For information contact Yvette 0413 043 659. EVERY WEDNESDAY Global Care Food Assist: provides food parcels, emergency food relief, and low cost food to eligible clients. Open Wednesdays only from 11am till 12.30pm or until stock runs out. BYO cooler and carry bags. Toorbul Lane across from Saviges, Bongaree. PH Rebecca 0433 371 749. thebribieislander@gmail.com

Bribie Island Family History Interest Group: Meet in The Anzac Room, Bribie Island, RSL Club. February To December (Tues 1pm, Thurs 10am) PH Bette 3408 3096. 2nd WEDNESDAY of the Month Bribie Island Historical Society: Monthly meetings in the RSL’s ANZAC Room on Level 1 at 6:30pm. All Welcome. PH Lynne Hooper on 3408 2336.

1st SATURDAY of the Month Lion’s Club of Sandstone Point Car Boot Market: Meet at 6-11am. Car park Sandstone Point Oval (next to IGA). Cost $10.00 a stall. Bookings: 0435 017 752.

EVERY TUESDAY Meditation at Bribie Arts Centre Labyrinth: Sunderland Drive, 7am. Contact Joyce 0439 329 334. EVERY MONDAY Multicultural English: Meets at 9am-12pm. 9 Verdoni Street, Bellara. PH 3408 8440

EVERY MONDAY Bribie Island and District Neighbourhood Centre: Meets Mondays 5pm. Smart Recovery (from addiction/s) Group Mondays 1.15pm. ‘Feel great, Get things done: Me time for Women’ EVERY TUESDAY Needlecraft: Ladies Sewing Circle meets at the Bribie Island Community Arts Centre, Sunderland Dr, Banksia Beach 9am - 4pm. PH Cheryl 3408 8988 or Karin 0417 705 171 FIRST TUESDAY of the Month The Bribie Island Branch of the National Servicemens’ Association: Meet for lunch and a chat at 25 Boronia Drive, Bongaree. PH John Price 0439 287 747.

Every SUNDAY of the Month Bribie Island Orchestra Practice: 7.00 pm. Every Sunday evening at Sandstone Point. Phone Heather White for details. 5497 5818. 4th TUES of the Month Bribie Island Orchid Society Cultural Meeting at Orchid House: Meet at 156A First Ave, Bribie Island Meeting time Arrival 1:00 pm for a 1:30pm start. Plants must be benched by 1:15 pm when judging commences. Teresa Watson 0407 782 290. thebribieislander@gmail.com

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Bribie Island Orchid Society 2nd & 4th FRIDAY of the Month New Growers’: Meeting held at Market Stall: 9am – 11am. Church Orchid House, 156A First Ave, of Christ hall. Fifth & Foley Street. Bribie Island Meeting time Pumicestone Ukulele Group. Arrival 1:00 pm for 1:30 pm start. 5pm – 7pm. At Uniting Church. Teresa Watson 0407 782 290. AD V E RTI S I N G | 0448 448 457

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The Probus Club of Bribie Island Inc: is a mixed fellowship club open to all local residents and meets in the RSL’s Anzac Room at 9:15 a.m. October’s outing on the 16th is a $35.00 pp (including lunch) voyage on “The Lady Brisbane”, departing from the jetty at 12:15 pm. Bookings close on the 2nd. October’s guest speaker is renowned author Tina Clark. Visitors welcome. Details - Mark Sunter (34084145) or Ursula Maffey (3410-0792).”

Sandstone Point Community Complex: Free Morning Tea is held at 10am at Sandstone Point Community Complex [behind Shopping Centre] for all residents. Come and enjoy. For further details contact Margaret 5429 5024.

4th MONDAY of the Month Bribie Island Bush Poets: Meet at 6.30pm at the Blue Pacific Hotel, Woorim. Everyone is welcome to come along and present poetry or just listen. PH Cay 3408 3219. thebribieislander@gmail.com

EVERY TUE & SAT Pam’s Free Tai Chi And Meditation Group: Solander Esp. Banksia Beach @ 10a.m. Beginners Welcome. 1st TUES & 2nd THURS of the Month The Probus Club of Bribie Island Inc: is a mixed fellowship club open to all local area residents and meets in the RSL's Anzac Room at 9:15 a.m. September’s function is the popular $10.00 pp BBQ at Bribie Island’s Congeau House. The usual guest speaker spot will be taken over by a screening of two TED Talks by child rights hero Malala Yousafzai and Olympic skier Janine Shepherd. Visitors welcome. Details Mark Sunter (3408-4145) or Ursula Maffey (3410-0792). 2nd TUESDAY of the Month Probus Club of Pumicestone Passage: Meets in the RSL’s ANZAC Room at 0915 for 0930. PH Gerry 5497 6580. 2nd & 4th FRIDAY of the Month Pumicestone Ukulele: 4pm 5.30pm. Recreation Hall (U3A building). 156 First Avenue.

2nd & 4th TUESDAY of the Month Seniors Social Coffee: Meet at 10am. Venue has changed from the Coffee Club to the Sports Club at Bongaree.

1st & 3rd TUESDAY of the Month Bribie Toastmasters: Meet at 7.00pm in the Bribie RSL club with a warm welcome to anyone who comes to visit. 3rd SUNDAY of the Month Train Rides: Melsa Park, Toorbul Street, Bongaree. 10am – 2.30pm. Community Markets. Brennan Park, Bongaree. 1st TUESDAY of the Month The Probus Club of Bribie Island Inc: is a mixed fellowship club open to all local area residents and meets in the RSL’s Anzac Room at 9:15am. Visitors welcome. Details - Mark Sunter 3408 4145 or Ursula Maffey 3410 0792. EVERY THURSDAY Twelve by Twelve, Living Sober Meeting: 7.30pm, Church of Christ hall, Corner of Fifth ave and Foley st Bongaree. Meeting room is behind church. PH Glenn 0410 435 867

FIRST WEDNESDAY of the Month The Bribie Island Vietnam Veterans Assoc. (BIVVA): Meet at: 9.00am. Where: The Bribie Island Drop In Centre at the Recreation Hall, 156 First Ave, Bongaree. The BIVVA Drop In Centre is open to all Veterans Mon – Fri at 9.00am – 1.00pm. Pension and Welfare Officers available Mon and Tues at 10.00am – 1.00pm. PH 3408 0405 Office Pensions/Welfare 3408 1280

SUBJECT BRIBIE MARKET DAYS

Who doesn't love a bargain! Bribie is blessed with a number of great markets. Queensland Cancer Council Markets WHEN: First Sunday of each Month 7am – 12noon WHERE: Brennan Park, Toorbul Street Bribie. Bribie Rotary Markets WHEN: Every second Sunday of each month 6:30 am to 12:00 noon. WHERE: Brennan Park, Toorbul Street Bribie. Bribie Island and District Community Appeal (BIDCA) Market WHEN: Every 3rd Sunday of the Month 6am – 12noon

WHERE: Brennan Park, Toorbul Street Bribie. Bribie Vibe Arts & Craft Market WHEN: Last Sunday of the Month 8:30am – 1pm WHERE: Bribie Island Community Arts Centre 191 Sunderland Drive, Banksia Beach Lions Club of Sandstone Point Car Boot Sale WHEN: First Saturday of the Month 6am – 11am WHERE: Car Park adjacent to Sandstone Point Shopping Village 205 Bestmann Road East, Sandstone Point

BRIBIE ISLAND CHURCH TIMES Freedom Church (an ACC Church) 195 First Ave, Bongaree P: 07 3408 0355 E: info@freedomchurch.org.au Sunday Services: 9:30am (includes Kids Program) Youth Program: Transform Youth 7pm-9pm Friday Nights Rangers: Bribie Rangers 6pm7:30pm Monday Nights 2nd Hand Shop: The Mercy Shop Mon to Fri (8.30am - 3.30pm) Food Bank: The Storehouse Tuesdays & Fridays (8:30am 12noon) Counselling & Prayer Counselling: Bribie Wholeness Centre Tuesdays & Wednesdays Bribie Island Baptist Church 7-9 Cotterill Avenue, Bongaree OFFICE : 07 3450 4039. Email: info@bribiebaptist.com Pastor Ray AirosaServices 8:30 Traditional Service 10:15 Families service(Kids Church) Sandstone Community Church Sandstone Point Community Complex Behind Shopping Centre Information: Gavin Haigh Ph 0407 888 409 P: 5429 5835 Service: 4pm Sunday Youth Culture Shop 7/1 Toorbul St, Bongaree (Christian Outreach Centre building) P: Briony 0422 140 805 or Peter 0411 575 044 When: Every Friday 7pm-8:30pm Uniting Church Cnr Webster/Hill St, Bongaree P: 3408 4151 E: bribieislanduc@gmail.com bribieunitingchurch.weebly.com Sunday Service: 8:30 am All age worship Messy Church: 2nd Sunday @ 4pm

Informal worship for all ages Men’s Breakfast: 1st Saturday @ 6:45am Ladies Fellowship: 3rd Wednesday @ 9am Ladies Coffee Morning: 1st Wednesday @ 10am Children’s Choir: Thursday @ 3:30pm Know Your Bible: 2nd/4th Wednesday @ 3pm Bribie Island Church of Christ meets Sunday for Worship Service 9.30am, including Communion. Cnr Foley Street and Fifth Avenue, Bongaree. Op Shop (Bargain Shed) located behind the Church building, Open 8.30am – 12noon weekdays (closed public holidays). P: 3408 3772 Beachmere Uniting Church Cnr Moreton Tce/Second Ave P: Pastor Dave 0407 270 222 Sunday Service: 7.50am Praise singing leading into 8am Service. All welcome St Paul’s Lutheran Church Sunday Service: 8am, 2nd & 4th Sunday monthly at “The Orchid House”, Sportsfield Entrance 3, 1st Avenue, Bongaree P: Bernie 07 5429 5649 Awesome Church Bribie Island INC 7/1 Toorbul St, Bongaree (upstairs opp. Brennan Park) P: 07 3408 0429 M: 0408 455 508 E: cocbi@bigpond.com Friday nights 7pm, Sundays 8am and 10am, Kid’s Church 10am. Sandwiches between Sunday meetings, attendees can enjoy a delicious morning tea in the church cafe from 9.15am to 10am.

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