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3,380 WEEKS By Neil Wilson

s those of you who regularly read my articles are probably aware, I often use a headline that fails to reveal much about the subject and the title of this article is no exception. To save everyone the trouble of doing the necessary calculations, 3,380 weeks converts to sixty five years and that relates to how long Bellara couple Margaret and Wally Westwood have been happily married and I had the opportunity to catch up with them as they celebrated the milestone with members of their family recently. Having met at a dance hall in the Sydney suburb of Bankstown, Margaret and Wally had to wait three years before they were able to tie the knot. ‘My father refused to allow me to marry before I was twenty-one,’ Margaret told me. ‘As it turned out, we

ended up getting married ten days before my twenty-first birthday and because Wally is younger than me. We both had to get signed permission from our parents. When I met Wally, he told me that he was a year older than he was,’ she explained. The couple were married on October 10 th in 1953 at Campsie in NSW and Wally worked as a clothing industry sales representative, eventually advancing to a position which placed him in charge of the women’s clothing division of Bonds. Upon retirement, Margaret and Wally moved to the Sunshine State, taking up residence in an apartment on their daughter Mandy’s property at Burpengary. Bitten by the travel bug, they spent much of their time caravanning, using the Burpengary premises as their

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base. ‘Our caravanning came to an end when I suffered a stroke,’ said Wally. ‘We had just returned home from the North to spend Christmas with the family and I was struck down two days before Christmas Day,’ he added. Three years ago, the Westwoods became members of our community when they made the decision to move from Burpengary to the Seasons Retirement Village in Bellara and it was there that they celebrated their sixtyfifth anniversary along with family members and Seasons staff. Whilst only a few of their family were able to attend on

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the day the couple have three children, fifteen grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. ‘That number is still growing,’ said Wally. They’re still working on it,’ he pointed out. In modern times when it is all too common to hear about couples divorcing after only a few years, it is refreshing to know that for people like Margaret and Wally Westwood, the words “’till death do us part” really mean something. The team at The Mini Bribie Islander and in fact, the community at large wish to congratulate Margaret and Wally on their wonderful commitment to each other.

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Vendors from near and far came to the show

espite weather that can best be described as ugly, the Bribie Island Orchid Society’s Spring Orchid and Foliage Show attracted almost eight hundred visitors over the two days of the event. Society Secretary Teresa Watson told me that the response from the public was better than expected considering the inclement weather and the quality of the exhibits earned praise from the judges. ‘The guest judge from the Australian Orchid Council remarked that

the blooms were the best he had seen,’ said Teresa. ‘He told us that even after two days, the quality had not diminished,’ she added. The well-patronised show was held in the Orchid House and in the adjacent Indoor Bowls Hall and, as well as being able to inspect the staggering number of exhibits, those who came along were given the opportunity to make a purchase from one of the vendors who came from as

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ORCHID SHOW

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far away as Sarina. As you would expect at an event such as this, there was the chance to win a prize in one of the raffles and Teresa has pointed out that all of the raffles, including the major prize which was donated by Mitre 10, were won by locals. ‘The raffles were a great success and we will be donating twenty-five percent of the profit from them to the Vietnam Veterans

Association,’ said Teresa. Member for Pumicestone Simone Wilson was there to present the prizes to those whose exhibits had been judged as worthy of an award and it was R&J Hopkins of Caboolture who took out the prize for Champion Orchid of Show. Reserve Champion went to J&B Hopgood whilst Robertson Orchids picked up Champion Species with G&C Button’s exhibit

Right: Judges were impressed by the quality of the exhibits

was named as Champion Specimen. The award for Champion Australian Native went to M&A Vlekkert and T Beenders took out Champion Foliage. As an indication of just how much people love their orchids, Teresa said that the club sales table, where members can sell their plants, took more than $4,000 during the show. With the Spring event now over, the Bribie

Island Orchid Society is now planning for their very popular Easter show.

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MUSIC

YOU WANT ME TO PUT MY FINGERS WHERE? By Neil Wilson

arlier in the year, I wrote about my desire to create music and my subsequent decision to learn about making this happen by way of a guitar. Now, some eight months later and all the while under the tutelage of the extremely patient Keith Haigh, I can honestly say that whilst there are times when I do succeed in producing something that sounds almost musical, there are others when I not only long for a couple of extra fingers on my left hand but actually wonder what made me even think that I could play music. Following a few lessons that involved sometimes frustrating attempts at playing the basic chords, Keith turned to me and said, ‘Now we are going to play a song.’ Well, whilst now I can play something that sounds a bit like the John Lennon song, “Imagine,” those first few times were enough to make Lennon wonder how his beautiful song could sound so terrible. Yes, I can

now achieve the required positions for “C”, “D”, “G” and a couple of other basic chords but having said that, there are other positions which seem to make it necessary for the guitarist to not only grow extra fingers, but an entire additional hand. I recall an instance that occurred during my last lesson and it came about after I had found a song, “I can see clearly now,” which seemed to be reasonably simple for me to play with only a series of basic chords to tackle. What I hadn’t realised was that whilst most of the tunes in my trusty music book only take up two pages, this one extended overleaf and required the guitarist to achieve the finger position for four chords (‘A” “G” “F” “A”) in less than the blink of an eye. What a way to deflate my ego! In all fairness to Keith, I know so much more about how to make music than I did prior to commencing

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I have learned some chords

A few extra fingers would be a help when playing some of these

lessons and, although I’m sure that Keith often wonders why he agreed to take on the task, and I often think that I don’t have a musical bone in my body, I have promised myself that

I will one day be able to make music and be regarded as a guitar player, not just someone who plays with a guitar. Thanks Keith, I look forward to frustrating you some more next time.

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he trend in our capital cities for baby boomers now reaching retirement age has seen a significant number downsize from the family home and move into fashionable high-rise inner city accommodation. Still others seek the quieter life and opt for a sea-change or tree-change to the coast or the bush. According to Keith Wilkins, principal of local boutique

real estate agency Knobel & Davis (North), Bribie residents are opting to enjoy the best of the sea-change they already enjoy on Bribie by considering downsizing from their homes and moving into the soon to be completed Chelsea Fifteen luxury apartments. “The enquiry level that we have received to date indicates a strong interest from local residents to

become owner occupiers of the Chelsea Fifteen apartment development. With very little marketing to date the enormous amount of local interest in the project and serious enquiry that we have received is very positive news for the developer,” said Keith. He says that the boutique, luxury complex, located at 15 Benabrow Avenue Bellara and fast nearing completion, comprises a spectacular

selection of sixteen generously sized two and three bedroom apartments, spanning over five levels including a ground level commercial office space. “Chelsea Fifteen luxury apartments is a beautifully designed building by Mark Williams of MWA Architects. Mark’s vision for the building is being masterfully executed by the team at Midson Constructions. Midson is well known in the building and construction industry for their commitment to quality and the highest standards,” said Keith. He said that he expects buyers will be able to move in to their chosen apartments early in the new year. “I would encourage anyone who wants to take advantage of the newest state of the art development in premium luxury high-rise living on Bribie to give me a call sooner rather than later to avoid missing this opportunity.”

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OUR COMMUNITY

Volunteer tutor John Laufer (R) held workshops each day of ‘Get Online Week’

OPENING NEW HORIZONS By Neil Wilson

he Good Things Foundation is a charity which is funded by the Australian Government and, due to their dedication to digital and social inclusion within the community, they have recently been responsible for delivering “Get Online Week” which, from October 15th to the

23rd, resulted in hundreds of events take place across the country with the aim of helping people to gain the skills that are necessary for them to make the most of the internet. The Bribie Island and District Neighbourhood Centre, participated in the program and volunteer tutor John Laufer held workshops each day from 1 pm until 2.30

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pm. Neighbourhood Centre Manager Cecelia Taylor pointed out that the centre’s event, “Be brave – begin your online journey,” was all about encouraging people who are not yet confident with getting online to “have a go.” ‘At the Neighbourhood Centre, we have been teaching digital skills in the community for many years and have witnessed the positive impact

that the internet can have on people’s lives,’ said Cecelia. ‘Whether it’s finding work, improving their health, moving on to further learning or just connecting with their loved ones, being confident online can really change their lives,’ she added. Cecelia explained that anyone who could not come along during “Get Online Week” is welcome to contact the centre to arrange a time for starting their online journey. She said that they can either bring their own laptop or tablet or they are welcome to use one of the computers at the centre. The Bribie Island and District Neighbourhood Centre is at 9 Verdoni Street in Bellara and is open each weekday except Friday from 9 am until 3 pm. For more information about computer tuition or any of the other services that the centre has to offer, either pay them a visit or make a call to 3408 8440.

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REGULAR FEATURE

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t is probably fair to say that whenever the subject of tri-planes is mentioned, most people automatically think of Manfred Von Richthofen and his famous red Fokker Tri-Plane and, considering the numerous times that his exploits and ultimate demise in the skies over France have been the subject of articles in the media, this is perfectly understandable. A fact which is much less publicised is that the Fokker Tri-Plane, and probably most of the others that were built in that era, were all inspired by the British designed and built World War 1 fighter, the Sopwith Tri-Plane.

The Sopwith Tri-Plane prototype

Designed by Herbert Smith in early 1916, the Sopwith Tri-Plane N500 took to the air for the first time in May 0f the same year with Sopwith test pilot Harry Hawker at the controls and apparently, just three minutes into the flight, Hawker looped the plane three consecutive times. He later described the tri-plane as extremely agile with well-harmonised controls and it was these qualities that were to result in the aircraft becoming very popular with pilots. Whilst there was no denying the aircraft’s capabilities, it certainly did have a rather unusual appearance and it was said that, when rolling, it resembles a drunken flight of steps. The Sopwith Tri-Plane was introduced into service at the end of 1916 and soon attracted the attention of other designers with Anthony Fokker going to extreme lengths in his efforts to get his hands on one and this, of course, was to result in the birth of the Fokker Tri-Plane. Taking a leap forward in time to the twenty-first century, Caboolture plasterer and keen pilot Renni Forbes has recently completed what was a ten-year build of a Sopwith Tri-Plane replica and he told me that he decided to

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Renni Forbes spent ten years building his Sopwith Tri-Plane replica undertake the project after learning that he was allowed to build his own plane. ‘I have always liked the look of World War 1 aircraft and had built a few models,’ said Renni. ‘I had read that the triplane handled well and was good to fly so I bought a set of plans then began the project,’ he added. Renni explained about having started the build while still living in Zillmere and then moving to the Caboolture area. ‘The one pre-requisite for what I bought up here was that it had to have a shed which was suitable for continuing the build,’ Renni pointed out. ‘I found a place with a big high shed so you could say that I bought it for the shed,’ he said. He also told me that to achieve the idea of building his tri-plane, he had to buy several pieces of special equipment including a folder and guillotine. When Sopwith introduced their revolutionary tri-plane,

it was powered by a Clerget 110 hp rotary engine, later replaced by a 130hp Clerget, whilst Renni’s replica is fitted with the Victorian Rotech 150hp radial and so one must think that it will most certainly not be underpowered. Renni said that the ten-year project has taken approximately three thousand hours to complete and he admitted that the aircraft was basically a flying hot rod. ‘It’s not what you would call practical,’ he admitted. The Caboolture Airfield is home to many beautiful examples of replica and restored military aircraft from throughout the history of aviation and Renni’s Sopwith Tri-Plane is a perfect example. When not in the air, the aircraft is hangered along with other aircraft from the same era in the TAVAS Museum on McNaught Road. The museum is open from Wednesday to Sunday, 10 am to 3 pm.

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AGEING

HOW MANY SHADES OF GREY?(Not Another Book) By Neil Wilson

or years now I’ve been telling myself that I’m only a bit grey, not someone with grey hair but now it’s come down to the situation in which the image that I see in the mirror can not, even in one’s wildest stretch of imagination, be described any other way than as someone with not only a grey – almost white – beard but with grey hair as well. Studies have revealed that Caucasians tend to go grey earlier, with redheads being earliest of all, and whilst a common belief is that this condition is primarily caused by stress, experts

in dermatology suggest that, although stress may be a contributing factor in some instances, there are many other issues which affect the onset of grey hair. ‘Smoking is one thing that stresses hair,’ says Dr Karthik Krishnamurthy of the Montefiore Medical Centre in New York. ‘Low vitamin B12 levels are notorious for causing loss of hair pigment,’ the doctor pointed out. Other experts advise that people should try eating foods such as liver and carrots as foods that are packed with vitamins, nutrients and antioxidants may help to protect cells prevent a

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number of ailments as well as early greying of hair. Interestingly, hair doesn’t turn grey, it grows that way and statistics show that a single hair grows for up to three years and then it is shed, being replaced by a new one. As people age their new hairs are more likely to be white because every time the hair regenerates, it is necessary for pigment forming cells to re-form and eventually they wear out. Professor Tobin of Cell Biology at the University of Bradford in the UK suggests that hair follicles may be regulated by a melanogentic clock that eventually slows down

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s is the case with many of the organisations within our community, the Bribie Island Community Arts Centre continues to operate so well mainly because of the selfless commitment of its volunteers and all of those dedicated people deserve recognition for their efforts. Over the coming months, The Mini Bribie Islander will endeavour to provide a small amount of recognition for those volunteers through this regular feature and in this issue,

we take a look at the valuable contribution that is continually being made by thirteen-year volunteer, Di Carr. Di and her husband Allan moved to our beautiful island from Townsville fourteen years ago in order to take care of Di’s parents in their later years and prior to their relocation, Di had been employed as a special education teacher. She explained that when she first became involved at the centre in 2005, it was as a committee member. ‘The role that I had then was nowhere near what I do now,’ said Di. Over the years I have become a lot more involved and now, as well as being a reception desk supervisor, I am responsible for organising the volunteer roster and also assisting Venue

Manager Julie Thompson with the training of new volunteers,’ she told me. Whilst Di openly admits that she is lacking in any artistic skills and is barely capable of even drawing a stick figure, she did tell me about her hobby of button collecting. ‘On occasion, I have made some button jewellery but because I am usually so busy, I haven’t had a chance to do that lately,’ she said. When describing what motivates her to devote her time to her volunteer work at the Arts Centre, Di said that as well as the enjoyment that she gets when working with the great team of volunteers, she really enjoys the social aspect that is associated with being able to help those who visit the centre. ‘Being a volunteer at the centre allows me to be involved and assist at important exhibition openings and other events,’ Di pointed out. ‘Everyone is looking forward to the thirtieth -anniversary celebrations in December and this is a fabulous opportunity for

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Top: Always well received local band BITS N PIECES Left: Sixteen tracks of easy listening

BITS N PIECES

By Neil Wilson

hen Angela and Wayne Carter made the decision almost a decade ago to advertise for a few musicians to join them for the occasional jam session,

they attracted the attention of Ernie Montgomery and then Bob Edwards not long after, resulting in a combination of talent and experience that led to the formation of local band The Day Dreamers. Keyboard player Ernie Montgomery told me that, after a few jam sessions, Angela, as the lead singer, encouraged them to lic# 1050259

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take it to the next level and look for opportunities to perform at market venues and private functions. As we all are very aware, situations change, and the band name Day Dreamers has now been replaced with Bits N Pieces and what was four has now become five with the addition of bass guitar player, Eric Banham just over three years ago. Eric brings to the band a wealth of experience in the music industry, having played in rock and cabaret bands prior to moving to our area from Tasmania. ‘My introduction to music was when, at the age of seven, I learned the piano accordion and played on the local radio station in Launceston along with my twin brother,’ said Eric. ‘When I was twelve, my father started to learn the guitar and, because that was way cooler than a piano accordion, I went down the same track,’ he explained. Angela and Wayne Carter have a long history in music and are well known locally, having had a music shop at Banksia Beach, Angela is the band’s lead singer and Wayne plays rhythm guitar and is also the second lead singer. Bob Edwards is the lead guitarist and also contributes with back up vocals and brings many years of experience to the outfit, having played at many Sydney venues before relocating to the Sunshine State.

Ernie Montgomery is what can best be described as a super talented keyboard player and he remarked that even when he was a child, he used to take every opportunity to play a piano. Although when he first joined with Angela and Wayne, he played guitar, it did not take very long for all to realise where his real talent was. Bits N Pieces has an extremely versatile repertoire which includes music from the 50’s 60’s and 70’s and Ernie pointed out that they have music to entertain people of all ages. ‘Everyone from seniors to teenagers,’ he said. Following many requests from those who enjoy their music, the four men of the band have produced a CD of instrumental music which is entitled, “Instrumental Holiday.” The Album features sixteen tracks of tunes by well-known artists such as the Shadows and Bert Kaempfert and provides just under one hour of easy listening. They also have a few numbers on YouTube and I’m told that Angela has recorded a couple of CDs as a solo artist. This group of local entertainers is always well received wherever they are playing and, as it so happens, they will be entertaining at the October Vibe Markets on the last Sunday of the month at the Bribie Island Arts Centre. They are available to perform at both public venues and private functions so, if anyone would like to enquire about having them play at an event, Eric can be contacted on 0419 557 804.

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DECLUTTER YOUR BEDROOM Has the condition of your bedroom been giving you nightmares?

Specialists say messy sleeping spaces can meddle with the quality of your shut-eye. “The last things we see (or think about) before sleep and the first things we see when we wake up influence our entire lives,” says David Kennedy, the author of Feng Shui for Dummies. “The purpose of the bedroom is for rest and relating with your partner. Anything we add on top of that can easily zap the strength and quality of those two precious things in our life.” So let’s look at some easy ways you can declutter for optimal rest.

Ask for help

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No one wants to sleep in a tip. If it takes you a few days or longer to get through the declutter process, make sure you try to get as many bags out of the room each day. You’ll immediately feel de-stressed by having more space, even if the project isn’t done-and-dusted yet. Removing that clutter will hit the reset button and help you sleep more soundly. And what better way to start the new year than by making the first step towards a happier and healthier you! Want more tips on how sleep better? Check out our Sleeping Bedroom Ideas blog. We’ve also got a handy rundown on how to Feng Shui up your bedroom here. So head into your local Bedshed (Morayfield or North Lakes) to try our range. Dress in comfy clothing for some serious bed hopping and speak to our experienced staff.

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By Neil Wilson

HE WAS THE FIRST

he running of the 2018 Melbourne Cup is fast approaching and whilst punters around the country, and for that matter, around the world, are already considering which of the horses will have the best chance of being first past the post, very few people will take the time to think about the history of the race or the story of the horse that came home first in the first Melbourne Cup on November 7th, 1861. The Melbourne Cup is famous as the most prestigious Thoroughbred horse race in Australia and is an event which is run as part of the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival. Referred to as “the race that stops the nation,” it is the richest “twomile” handicap in the world and among the richest turf races. The event was initially run over 3.219 kilometres and that remained the distance for the race until 1972 when it was shortened to 3,200 metres (1.988 miles) after Australia converted to the metric system.

The inaugural race, consisting of seventeen starters and watched by a crowd of about four thousand, was a rather eventful affair with one horse bolting prior to the start and another three falling during the race, two of which being injured to the extent where they had to be put down. Contrary to the beliefs of some, the prize was not the richest purse up to that time and the winner received 750 gold sovereigns and a hand-beaten gold watch. The first Melbourne Cup Trophy was not presented until 1865 and the first proper Melbourne Cup was awarded to owners of race winner “The Barb” in 1866. A three year old by the name of Archer ensured his place in racing history when he won the first Melbourne Cup in a time of 3 minutes 52 seconds, beating the favourite Mormon by six lengths. He had also defeated Mormon earlier the same year in the Australia Cup over 2.5 miles at Randwick. Earning the nickname “The Bull” with those who knew of him, Archer was a large horse for a three-year-old, standing over sixteen hands with powerful hindquarters well-sprung ribs and a good head. He was known for his long stride, being able to cover

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Archer with owner TJ Roberts in 1862 - Painted by Frederick Woodhouse Snr - Image courtesy of Mrs Olive Royds

forty-three metres in sixteen strides and his large frame took its toll on his legs, often resulting in him being lame. A noted idiosyncrasy of Archer was that he always galloped with his tongue lolling out of his mouth. Archer was foaled in 1856 in New South Wales and there are conflicting reports about where this took place. Whilst there are some who believe that he was foaled at Exeter Farm near Braidwood, there is also evidence to suggest that Thomas Royd’s Ballabala

cattle farm was the correct location. Royd was the owner of both the sire, William Tell, and dam Maid of the Oaks of the future champion. Owned by Tom Roberts, in 1860 Archer was leased by Etienne de Mestre of Terara near Nowra and his training commenced the same year. In the lead up to his success in the 1861 Melbourne Cup, Archer had won the Randwick Plate in both 1860 and ’61, the Steward’s Purse in 1860, the Australia Plate and the Maitland Town Plate in 1861 and, the day after his Melbourne Cup win, ran first in the Melbourne Town Plate. In 1862, and ridden once again by jockey John Cutts, Archer won the second Melbourne Cup by eight lengths in a time of 3 minutes 47 seconds, starting as the favourite at 2 to 1 odds in front of a crowd which was almost double the size of the previous year’s spectators. Winning the prestigious race twice in two years was a feat which was not equalled until Peter Pan won back to back Melbourne Cups more than seventy years later. There have been many outstanding performances in “the race that stops the nation” since Archer’s 1861 and ’62 victories but as well as being the very first winner, Archer will be remembered as one of only two horses that have won the race by eight lengths with Rain Lover equalling that performance in 1968. As a fitting tribute to “The Bull”, he was inducted into the Australian Racing Hall of Fame in 2017.

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ART

A TRUE AUSSIE THEME

Each member has painted a picture depicting a line from the famous poem

By Neil Wilson

ach month, the Bribie Island Watercolour Working Together Group has an optional theme for their creations and at their forthcoming exhibition in the Mathew Flinders Gallery at the Bribie Island Community Arts Centre, paintings depicting the theme associated with the Banjo

Patterson poem, “Waltzing Matilda” will be included in the display. Group coordinator Gail Greening has told me that group members have each painted a picture that depicts a line from the well-known poem. ‘The exhibition will offer something for everyone and

each of the paintings will be for sale,’ said Gail. ‘There are landscapes, seascapes and birds as well as animals and flowers, all painted in both modern and traditional styles,’ she added. The Bribie Island Watercolour Working Together Group was formed over fourteen years ago and comprises a group of people who have a real passion for painting in watercolour. They meet every Monday at the Art Centre complex and all interested people are welcome to visit them to check out just what they do. Gail explained that watercolour is an exciting and at times challenging medium which offers artists the chance to create bright modern designs and also traditional landscape, floral and animal paintings. Sharing the gallery during the exhibition which runs from October 30th

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until November 8th is the Thursday Painters Working Together Group and they are artists that use a range of art media for their works. As the name suggests, this group meets at the Arts Centre each Thursday. Information about the group can be obtained by calling Maureen Gough on 3408 2716 or Bev Power on 3408 7882. The Bribie Island Community Arts Centre is on Sunderland Drive in Banksia Beach and the opening of the exhibition will be from 5.30 pm until 7 pm on October 30th and if anyone would like to find out more about the event, or about the Watercolour Working Together Group, Gail Greening can be contacted on 3410 8794.

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Jake also says “it’s very important to invest into our local community and with over 50 staff we believe this is a great opportunity for our local community to prosper”.

The all new Grand Prix Hyundai offers a world class facility that is state of the art with all facets in service, including cutting edge diagnostic equipment and a dealership that caters for everything you need, to buy, sell and service your vehicle.

This is a special invitation to all Bribie Island residents and visitors to take advantage of this new world class facility, right here in your own backyard.

Grand Prix Mazda is awarded the number one dealer for customer service and you can be assured this approach will be carried over to Grand Prix Hyundai to ensure we keep customers for life. The official opening is anticipated for the 1st November as Dealer Principal Jake Camilleri expresses “as a family owned and operated business for over 50 years, we are excited to offer the exceptional brand that is Hyundai to our local customers to ensure they have greater range, choice and opportunity to experience the very best in motoring.”

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A MESSAGE FROM SUSAN

After spending a few weeks in Parliament, it’s been great to get back to doing the important work in our community. As you may know, I have a very ‘hands-on approach’ in carryingout my role as the Member for Longman. It’s my job to make sure you’ve had your say on the important issues, and that your voice makes it to where policy decisions are made in Canberra. I’ve met with community groups like the Bribie Island Environmental Protection Agency and the Bribie Nashos, called and visited households in Ningi and held mobile offices in Beachmere and across the Electorate. If we’re to craft progressive policy in this country, it’s the people, groups and organisations in our community that need to be the drivers. If you see or hear from me out in the community, make sure you stop to let me know what’s going on in your area.

Susan Lamb MP Federal Member for Longman

HITTING THE PHONES AND STREETS FOR BETTER MOBILE COVERAGE Over the past few weeks, I’ve been calling and door-knocking my way around parts of Ningi and Bellmere seeking feedback about mobile coverage. People have reported to my office that pockets of these areas experience poor or no mobile coverage. Bad mobile reception becomes a safety issue in situations where you can’t even dial-out in an emergency. Recently, the Government announced funding for Round 4 of its Mobile Black Spot Program. Although I have to say, it’s unfortunately just recycled money which wasn’t spent in the previous round. Nevertheless, it’s an opportunity to lobby the Liberal Government to fix the massive distortion in the

allocation of grants in rounds 1-3. One of the other issues with Round 4 is that it has only been established for ‘nonmajor urban’ areas of our electorate. This means that areas excluded in this round, such as pockets in Bellmere, could potentially miss out. Despite this, I have been consulting with people in our community, asking them to pass on their feedback so that we can place pressure on the Government to consider all sections of our community. Although the deadline for feedback has passed, I would still encourage you to contact my office and pass on the details of any mobile black spot areas. I won’t stop advocating on important issues like this, where our community’s safety and security is impacted.

Availability of aged care packages – getting to the bottom of the issues It’s been a problem in our community for quite some time now, although it seems to be getting worse – the availability of suitable home care packages. It worries me when families have been approved for packages, but have been waiting to transition to their new package for months, sometimes even years! Over the next few weeks, you might receive a call from me or my team asking if you or your family have had any issues with the process of claiming a package. If you have any questions in the meantime, feel free to contact your Electorate Office. Authorised by Susan Lamb MP, Australian Labor Party, Level 1, 69 King Street Caboolture Qld 4510.

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ribie Island Bicycle User Group (Bribie BUG) will be hosting Ride Bribie Island 2018 on Sunday, 28 October. Start and finish at Apex Park (behind Seaside Museum), South Esplanade, Bongaree. Cyclists of all ages welcome. Free entry but bring cash for coffees and lunch. Rides of 40km

(start time 8am - mainly on road/average speed 22kph), 30km (8.30am mainly on road/19kph), 20km (9am - cycle paths and road/16kph) and 10km (9.30am - mainly cycle paths/12kph). Register 15 minutes prior to your ride. Coffee available at nearby bakery or onsite from

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7am. BBQ at finish ($2 donation). Free neck and shoulder massage for riders (but donations welcomed). Enquiries: Phone 5496 8661 or email bribiebug@ yahoo.com.au. Find Bribie BUG on Facebook. Event supported by Moreton Bay Regional Council.

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An Essential Tool Everybody needs one: this fabulous device. If I could get one somewhere, I’d be finished in a trice, But no matter how I try, I can’t find one anywhere. They no longer seem to make them - it really isn’t fair. I could use one in the kitchen where the dirty dishes pile, And also in the office with lots of bills to file. I would like one in the laundry where the ironing isn’t done, Or to help me finish painting - which I used to think was fun! If I had one in the garden to rid the lawn of weeds, I wouldn’t need to spray them to stop them shedding seeds. And in the storage cupboard, there’d be lots of empty space To put the extra items that are gathering a-pace. My husband said he’d found some down upon the beach: He brought them home and hung them up - just beyond my reach. So now I have a good excuse, if asked by him to “do it!”.

Whate’er the job, I just can-t reach to get a “round too-it”! By Hazel King MAD MAX 2 As the crystal blue and green waves crush upon it’s sandy shores, It brings with it a calming peace that simply can’t be ignored, The natural wonder that seems to be so close, Sure is visited on the weekends by most. But to be bitter with the guests who come from far and wide, Seems so petty, selfish, and honestly a waste of your time. “Years ago the beach permit was for a year you had to be a resident to receive one my dear”, This is irrelevant, pointless, and just so we’re clear, it’s always been a public beach my friend! And after all without the benefit of those who pay, This national park couldn’t be protected anyway. Tracey Williams

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ollowing the extensive media reports concerning the plight of our primary producers that has been caused by the harshest drought to be experienced in decades, members of community organisations have been finding ways to raise funds

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Artist of the Month Copatterns in their art, she ordinator Debra Mieth ended up with a group that inspecting the group’s display all produced work to be that they carried on made me proud of. ‘I couldn’t fault feel once again like I was on what they had done so another planet,’ she added. when assessment time came around, I gave them all an Moving on to when she “A,”’ said Sue. ‘Despite a firm first walked into the direction to the contrary Contemporary Art Practices from the Deputy Principal, Group’s meeting, Sue said I refused that the to alter my atmosphere grading and was just so his attitude refreshing made me feel with people as though encouraging I was on each other another and never planet,’ she criticising. ‘I remarked. finally felt like I was on the Talking about right planet,’ a much more she pointed recent time out. ‘I really in her life, like the planet Sue told all that I’m on present about now so I think when, as the president Flow by Tineke Berghofer that I will be staying for a of an art while,’ she said with a smile. society, she was confronted with people who were Whilst the Contemporary judgemental of others, not Art Practices Working because of the art that they Together Group sessions produced, but because of are sometimes structured, personal issues. ‘They were there is no tutor and the against allowing some artists membership showcases a to hang their work in the wealth of talent with some gallery,’ Sue said. ‘The way being qualified teachers or

tutors and others having been art prize winners. The group holds exhibitions throughout the region including their annual Eclectica display in the Mathew Flinders Gallery at the Bribie Island Community Arts Centre. The centre is on Sunderland

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Drive in Banksia Beach and is open from Tuesday to Sunday. Information about the various activities at the centre can be obtained by either paying a visit or by a call to 3408 9288. Artists – and will involve a display by the U3A Printmakers that they have called, “Shades of Grey.” As always, the Artists Talk will be on the second Friday of the month at 10.30 am.

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“My vision for the studio is to be an experimental space, where I can welcome visitors and ‘like-minded creative individuals’ to talk about and work on their current project. And there are plans for the future like movie nights, joint exhibitions and art classes just to mention a few,” said Sabine. The studio is open for visitors and artists to drop in on a Tuesday between 11 am – 2 pm, and usually one Saturday or Sunday a month. In the upcoming months, it will be open Sunday the 14th of October and Sunday the 25th of November. “For the next few weeks, I will have some of my Bribie paintings on display at the studio. If you are in the area on those days, make sure you drop in, say hello

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anaesthetic needle is rather scary and hurts like hell. I tend to chat about anything to take my mind off what is about to happen. So at a recent visit, while Danielle was standing over me, knife in hand, I asked her did she know any Year 11 students who love science. She did her daughter Lara.

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Wilkinson, Noela Gray, Ken Wales and Club President Don Crombie. Don says come and visit Toastmasters to start overcoming your fear of public speaking or improving on what speaking skills you already have. You’d be most welcome on the first or third Tuesday nights at 7.00.pm. At the RSL club. You won’t be coerced into making a speech but club members will make you feel welcome. And there’s a free supper, with the evening wrapped up by 9 o’clock.

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Following my procedure I sent all the details of Rotary’s NYSF program to Danielle. Lara applied, was interviewed by a District Panel, and was selected to attend the forum in January 2019. I had also contacted Bribie Island State High School and they nominated an outstanding young lady named Alexis Thomas, from Banksia Beach. Alexis was also successful at her interview and will attend the 2019 Forum. Lara and Alexis have excelled as many candidates, nominated by surrounding Rotary Clubs were not selected. Rotary is a partner of The National Youth Science Forum, a not for profit organisation. NYSF hold

12-day residential programs designed to give students a broader understanding of the diverse study and career options available in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and to encourage continued studies in these fields. The $3,150 cost for the program is shared 50/50 by the Rotary Club of Bribie Island and the student’s family. Each year approximately 600 students from around Australia are selected to attend one of three sessions held in Canberra or Brisbane. Participants take part in sessions on entrepreneurship, critical thinking, how to work together effectively, and more. The focus is not solely on academic achievements, but on developing well-rounded individuals who have the skills and confidence to determine their futures.

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THE LONG WAY ROUND TO BRIBIE! By Sabine Von Graz

On the way to Broome Our last stop was Uluru and as Richard had to fly back to Brisbane for work, Ginger and I were able to enjoy this amazing place for an extra week. It was well after Easter by the time we pulled up stumps and with a couple of stops and a one-nighter at ‘Three Ways,’ where you could turn off to Mount Isa and head back to Queensland, or keep on going north, we were well on the way to one of my favourite places on the trip…..Mataranka!!! A little place in the middle of nowhere put on the map by a book called ‘We of the Never Never,’ it is surrounded by hot thermal springs and definitely has the vibe! We were leaving the cold desert nights behind, putting our bathers back on, and within a short stroll reached the sparkling clear springs, surrounded with palm trees like an Oasis in the desert. Although it was quite busy at the park, one still felt the connection with nature. So much so, that one night I thought we were being

Episode 17 - Broome cleaned out, waking up Richard to get his stick, we pushed open the caravan door, only to see a stunned Wallaby going through the guinea pigs box of food and hay… However, it was not just ‘wildlife’ the park had to offer, but also nightly entertainment including a performance of a local, who is the World Whip Champion! That is what Ginger’s diary had to say. We were on our way to Broome and at Mataranka we saw the famous world record holder Nathan Griggs! [live] He is a whip artist, and has cracked the longest whip in the world [100 meters]! He can do hose golly whip cracking, stitch whip cracking, cross cracking with the whips on fire, and heaps more! {to crack a whip is to make it make a certain sound without hitting anything.] he has a record for the longest whip ever cracked, and the fasted ever with two whips! He can do 120 cracks in one minute. [that means he can do more than one in one second!] Mum reckons that he is around 24. We bought

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two mini whips, the yellow one is mine, and it’s got his signature on it. Mum, later on, wore her whip on her hat at a Broome shopping centre and lost it! While we were frantically asking everyone in the shops if they have seen a whip, we spotted the guard playing with it! He must have been bored but he gave us the whip back and that is all that matters. After all this whipping we were well behaved and resumed our route to Broome. Or so we thought, as at Katherine we missed our turn off, heading towards Darwin instead, and had to do a ‘U – turn’ with our 15-metre rig on the highway, by reversing into some dirt track!!! After that, we were so eager to stay on the road, that we nearly ran out of diesel between Halls Creek and Fitzroy Crossing! Richard had to pull over at a very awkward spot, on the narrow highway, to get out the emergency diesel canister and fill up the Dodge so we could drag ourselves to the next petrol station. We also had major slow downs for wild cows and

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horses meandering in the middle of the highway. No wonder the road is full of black tyre marks, telling the stories of emergency stops and the sides being lined with bashed up cars, which were not able to halt in time. Another feature along the road were those huge termite hills, with a good number of them wearing T-Shirts, sunnies, hats and even bras! When I saw my first couple, I thought I was going mad, and did not even mention it to Richard and Ginger, however once they got more frequent I knew I was not imagining things. Turned out it is a Backpacker joke to dress up those termite hills like humans. Observing those Backpackers on the road, we finally decided to join them at a couple of ‘free camp sites’, where you need to bring your own power, water, toilet etc… Our first night was great, with Richard and Ginger

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washing off their daily grind in a large wild river. We felt we could handle this ‘free camping’ and decided to do it again the next night, stopping at the so-called ‘Boab tree rest area’, named after the famous Boab tree. We felt very connected to nature, and even some wild cows came to visit us at sunset. However, my connection with nature came to an abrupt end, when by the morning, officially being Mothers

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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.

MONDAY, WEDNESDAY & SAT Bribie Island Bicycle User Group (Bribie BUG) offers easy rides 8am Mondays, 6am Wednesdays and 8am Saturdays. Rides leave Information Centre, Benabrow Avenue, Bellara. Contact Isabel on 5496 8661.

EVERY TUE, WED, THU, FRI 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. 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

4th WEDNESDAY of the Month Bribie Island Garden Club: Meet at the RSL Auditorium, 9am for 9.30 start. PH Les 0411 049 894.

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.

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 EVERY THURSDAY Bribie Island Orchestra Practice: Bribie Island Handcraft Club: 7.00 pm. Every Sunday evening Meet at 8am - 11am, Bribie Indoor Bribie Island Family History Bowls Hall, First Ave. All welcome. Interest Group: Meet in The Anzac at Sandstone Point. Phone Every MONDAY Heather White for details. 5497 BYO handcraft. PH Stacey 0438 Room, Bribie Island, RSL Club. Beachmere Indoor Bowls Club: 001 297. February To December (Tues 1pm, 5818. Meet at the Community Hall, Thurs 10am) 2nd SUNDAY of the Month 4th TUES of the Month Progress Avenue. 1.15pm-4pm. PH Bette 3408 3096. Country Links Monthly Concert: Bribie Island Orchid Society Cost $4: includes 3 games of 2nd WEDNESDAY of the Month Meet at 12 noon at the Bribie Cultural Meeting at Orchid bowls & afternoon tea. Activity Centre (formally Golden Bribie Island Historical Society: House: Meet at 156A First Ave, PH 0414 088 358. Age) 96-108 Arcadia Ave., Woorim. Monthly meetings in the RSL’s Bribie Island Meeting time Every FRIDAY PH Janice 0403 481 943. ANZAC Room on Level 1 at Arrival 1:00 pm for a 1:30pm start. Beachmere Slimmers Inc: 9am, EVERY 2ND & 4TH WEDNESDAY 6:30pm. All Welcome. PH Lynne Plants must be benched by 1:15 Activity Centre, 25 Biggs Ave. Hooper on 3408 2336. pm when judging commences. of the Month Contact: Judy 0401153633 Or Teresa Watson 0407 782 290. thebribieislander@gmail.com Craft Group, 1.30pm at Pat 0412398180. Or Find Us On Beachmere Uniting Church, Cnr Facebook. 2nd SATURDAY of the Month Moreton Tce & Second Ave. Bring Bribie Island Orchid Society 1st WEDNESDAY of the Month your craft. Gold coin donation. 1st SATURDAY of the Month New Growers’: Meeting held at BEING THERE – Grief Contact 0417 067 992. Orchid House, 156A First Ave, Lion’s Club of Sandstone Point and Support Morning Tea: Meets Bribie Island Meeting time Car Boot Market: Meet at 6-11am. at 10.00 – 11.00 am in rooms at Arrival 1:00 pm for 1:30 pm start. Car park Sandstone Point Oval George Hartnett Metropolitan EVERY MONDAY Teresa Watson 0407 782 290. (next to IGA). Cost $10.00 a stall. Funerals 2/229 Goodwin Drive Euchre: meet at Bribie Island Bookings: 0435 017 752. Bongaree. This FREE morning Bowls Club from 12.30pm until tea is hosted by grief counsellor 4 pm. $4.00 including afternoon EVERY 2ND THURSDAY OF Geoff Bradford. Contact Geoff tea. Visitors welcome. Can teach THE MONTH geoffbradford2@bigpond.com or anyone who would like to learn. 2nd & 4th FRIDAY of the Month The Bribie Island Community PH 0421866560 Details. PH Betty Jones 3408 Market Stall: 9am – 11am. Church Parkinson’s Support Group: MONDAY TO FRIDAY 1968. of Christ hall. Fifth & Foley Street. Meets from 1.00pm until Bribie Butterfly Volunteers Inc: Pumicestone Ukulele Group. 5pm 3.00pm (December and January Meet from 9am-1pm. Volunteer – 7pm. At Uniting Church. excepted), in the Anzac Room 1st WEDNESDAY of the Month your time to help with the 2nd WEDNESDAY of the Month at the Bribie Island RSL Club, running of Bribie Butterfly House Banksia Garden Club: Meet 99 Toorbul Street, Bongaree. Bribie Masonic Lodge: Meets at community project. PH Ray 0409 from 9.15am - Noon at the Meetings are open to people 7pm Banya St, Bongaree. Visitors 491 419 Bribie Community Arts Centre, with Parkinson’s and their welcome. Nev 0407 300 765, Sunderland Drive. All welcome. carers and family members thebribieislander@gmail.com Ron 0418 858 866. Phone Desley 3408 8470. 54 | thebribieislander.com.au | The Bribie Islander AD V E RTI S I N G | 0448 448 457

and community . Gold Coin Donation. Contact: Coordinator David Martin on 0418 750120 1st TUESDAY of the Month 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).” 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. 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. Visitors welcome. Details - Mark Sunter (34084145) or Ursula Maffey (34100792). 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. thebribieislander@gmail.com

2nd & 4th FRIDAY of the Month Pumicestone Ukulele: 4pm 5.30pm. Recreation Hall (U3A building). 156 First Avenue.

1st MONDAY of the Month 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. 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 FOURTH WEDNESDAY of the Month Bribie Island VIEW Club (supporting The Smith Family): meets for lunch at 11.30 for 12.00 at Serenity @ The Waterways, Welsby Parade. For information or apologies phone Jennifer 3408 2152 or Fay 3408 2617.

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 Bribie Island Christian Outreach Centre Shop 7/1 Toorbul St, Bongaree (Christian Outreach Centre building), 7pm Every Saturday Night. P: Briony 0422 140 805 or Peter 0411 575 044. Youth Meeting: Every Friday 7pm. Please phone for details of venue. 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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