Aged care and retirement Bribie Island

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April 7, 2018

Tags: Aged care. Retirement. Retirement Homes. Bribie Island

A FRESH APPROACH TO AGED CARE

Bribie Island residents looking for an alternative to traditional residential aged care may be surprised to know that we have a unique aged care community here on the island. Seasons Aged Care Bribie Island, located on Melrose Avenue, Bellara, is an aged care community that offers independence, choice, lifestyle, and care under the one roof.

Home to 72 one-bedroom independent living apartments, Seasons Bribie Island offers its residents independent aged care living with 24-hour care. This personalised care is delivered in each resident’s private apartment from low to high care right through to palliative care. This approach allows couples to stay together, regardless of their different care needs and means that small pets are more than welcome.

Seasons Bribie Island’s community consultant Christine Wagstaff says that the community has a lot to offer those who may need care but still want their independence. “All our one-bedroom apartments are self-contained, complete with fridge, cooktop, and microwave, a roomy bathroom including a laundry with a washing machine.

All apartments are wheelchair accessible and equipped with 24-hour emergency call buttons,” Ms. Wagstaff says. “Most apartments feature a private courtyard or balcony off the living area, overlooking the landscaped gardens and tranquil seaside surrounds. “Many of our residents require increased care, and it might be as simple as helping with the washing, to the increased needs of our residents with dementia. The service provision is there to improve the quality of your life so that you can enjoy time with your family, quiet time at the beach, or simply sharing a yarn over an afternoon drink.”

Care at Seasons Bribie Island is provided by Envigor, Seasons’ care partner. As the Envigor team is based on site, residents receive personalised care delivered just how they like it. Every resident has an individual care plan, designed in conjunction with them, their family and our care services manager.

As well as care, Seasons Bribie Island also has an active social and lifestyle program to keep residents happy and active. From bus trips to themed morning teas, craft mornings, board games and movie afternoons, there is plenty to keep all residents entertained. For those who prefer more leisurely or solitary pursuits, there are many quiet corners in the outside area, where you can enjoy the song of the birds and the bloom of the flowers or read a book.

Seasons Bribie Island also offers three meals a day to all residents, prepared onsite by experienced kitchen staff. Meals can be customised to suit a resident’s personal dietary requirements. Lunch is the biggest meal and social event of the day and also allows staff to check in with our residents to see if everyone is okay from a health and medical perspective.

Nestled within a suburban background, the community is just a stone’s throw from the beach and its coastal pathways and long boardwalks, allowing you to enjoy the benefits of coastal living, share in activities that keep you active and be a part of a community that cares.

If you’re interested in finding out more about Seasons Bribie Island, the best way is to come in and see the Seasons difference for yourself.

To book a tour or have a chat about how Seasons Bribie Island could suit you or a family member, call 1300 732 766 or visit https://seasonsagedcare.com.au/.

Neighbourhood Watch Award

Local news and articles

David Sweedman

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April 7, 2018

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Tags: Neighbourhood Watch. Queensland police.

HIGHEST AWARD

There is little doubt that when residents within a community make a point of being constantly vigilant towards any suspicious behaviour, it becomes a great deal more difficult for anyone with criminal intentions to be successful in their efforts and, in the Bellara area, those who form the local Neighbourhood Watch group should be proud of their efforts and also be recognised for their commitment to preventing crime.

With this in mind, it is also important that the members of this organisation should be appropriately rewarded for their dedication and in a small ceremony at the Bribie Island Hotel last month which was attended by Bribie Island Police Station OIC, Senior Sergeant David Crawford Raby, District Superintendent Inspector Jeffries, Division One Councillor Brooke Savige and members of Neighbourhood Watch, Bellara Neighbourhood Watch member Eddie Ryan was presented with the Gold Award, the highest possible recognition within Neighbourhood Watch.

A member since 2001 when founding member Leo Barraclough encouraged him to join, Eddie has in the past served on the committee and held the role of Area Co-ordinator. Current Area Co-ordinator Stacey Olson told me that although Eddie is no longer on the committee, he remains a valued member of the organisation and constantly promotes the profile of Neighbourhood Watch through his ongoing commitment to Bellara.

‘To qualify for the Gold Award, a member has to be nominated and has to have previously been awarded both the Bronze and the Silver Awards,’ Stacey explained.

‘Eddie has achieved all of those and he truly deserves this honour,’ she added. Without dedicated citizens such as Eddie Ryan, our community would not be the wonderful environment that we know it to be. Congratulations Eddie.

Featured image: Eddie Ryan (C) with Senior Sergeant David Crawford Raby and Bellara Neighbourhood founding member, Leo Barraclough

Womens Boxing Girl Goes For Gold

Local news and articles

David Sweedman

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April 7, 2018

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Tags: Womens boxing. Boxing. Sports. Commonwealth Games.

A GAME OF CHESS

When Taylah Robertson’s grandmother encouraged her to take up boxing at the age of twelve, none of those close to her or for that matter, Taylah herself, could have ever imagined what was to happen in the following seven years.

Taylah began taking boxing lessons at a Bribie Island gym and at first regarded it as nothing more than an enjoyable sport that would keep her fit but, as she began to show a natural ability, she began sparing with the boys and then had the opportunity to partake in a fight. ‘When she was just going there to take boxing lessons and train, her mother Cassandra and I were not really concerned,’ Taylah’s dad Cameron told me.

‘Then one day she came home and told us that she was going to fight and we both just felt sick. As it turned out, after a few fights where she held her own and started to do well, we felt a bit better about her being a boxer and now, although we still get a bit worried, we are just incredibly proud of what she has achieved,’ he said.

Cameron explained that once Taylah had progressed as far as was possible with the local gym, she placed herself under the guidance of Cooroy coach, Mark Evans who is also the Queensland coach. Obviously, this meant a demanding amount of travel for Taylah’s parents until she finally got her driver’s licence and as the frequency of her training increased along with her success in the ring, Cassandra and Cameron made the decision to relocate to the Sunshine Coast in order to lessen Taylah’s travel time.

It seems that there has been absolutely no stopping this young lady as far as her determination to be successful is concerned and, since she began to compete, her successes in the ring to date are an indication of her determination and commitment to the sport. As well as winning several Queensland titles, Taylah has won the Celtic Cup in Ireland and her success in Poland earned her the Black Diamond Cup.

womens boxing — Taylah is selling these shirts as a way of
raising funds

More recently, Taylah set her sights on being included in the Australian team at the 2018 Commonwealth Games and, after taking out the 51kg Australian Women’s Championship late in 2017, she has qualified to represent Australia at the Games. An obviously proud Cameron told me about how much time his nineteen-year-old daughter spends training to be a successful competitor. ‘Taylah trains three times each day, six days of the week,’ said Cameron. ‘Her skill as a boxer has been honed by training at the Australian Institute of Sport and recently in The Philippines.

Taylah treats boxing like a game of chess and plans her strategies very carefully. She is confident that she will win gold at the games and of course, we have bought tickets for every fight,’ he added. He also said that Taylah has her first fight on April 11th. One very important issue that is faced by every athlete who embarks on the journey to turn their favourite sport into a career is being able to source adequate funds and this quite often relies on the generosity of sponsors.

Cameron pointed out that there have been many businesses that have assisted Taylah in her journey and the local sponsors include Sunshine Fencing, Sell Exclusive and Richardson & Wrench as well as Knobel and Davis and Dallas Arthur at Tycrete. In her own efforts to fund her career, Taylah has had “Team Taylah” shirts (see photo) printed and has been selling them to her supporters.

He explained that anyone who would like to purchase one of these shirts should email Cassandra. [email protected] to arrange the purchase.

Following the Commonwealth Games, Taylah’s next goal is to be successful at the World Titles and, as the ultimate ambition, she is determined to win gold at the next Olympic Games. On behalf of the community in which she grew up, we at The Bribie Islander would like to congratulate Taylah on her achievements so far and wish her every success at the Commonwealth Games.

Bribie Island Ambulance – Expressions of interest

Locals Only

David Sweedman

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April 4, 2018

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Bribie Island Ambulance – Expressions of interest

Tags: Local Ambulance Committee. Bribie Island Ambulance

THE BRIBIE/NINGI LOCAL AMBULANCE COMMITTEE EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

The Bribie/Ningi Local Ambulance Committee is asking for expressions of interest from anyone who would like to join our Committee.

We support the QAS in a variety of ways namely teaching CPR Awareness to the community, Basic First Aid for school children, keeping the community aware of any changes/events in QAS and also supporting our Paramedics in both stations.

Last year we taught almost 150 people CPR and provided several school children first aid classes. Our meetings are bi-monthly held at the Bribie Island Ambulance Station.

The level of involvement can vary according to member’s own availability. If you would like to know more please contact Rae 0416023818 or Desley 0400013698.

We would love to hear from you.

RECOVERY I.D. MEETINGS BRIBIE ISLAND RECOVERY GROUP Monday – I.D. – 7.30pm Church of Christ hall Corner of Fifth Ave and Foley St Bongaree. The meeting room is behind the church.

BANKSIA BEACH OPEN I.D. Friday – I.D. – 7.30pm – Bribie Island and District Neighbourhood Centre 9 Verdoni st Bellara Up the stairs, RH side of the building.

Book study meeting BRIBIE ISLAND RECOVERY GROUP Thursday – 12×12 – 7.30pm Church of Christ hall Corner of Fifth Ave and Foley st Bongaree. The meeting room is behind the church.

Letters to the editor

Letters To The Editor

David Sweedman

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April 4, 2018

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Tags: Editorial. Blog. Newspaper. Local News. South East Queensland Local news

Dear Editor, Just thought you would like to know that black ants love the plastic sleeve the Bribeislander is delivered in. When I went out to get the Islander off the driveway this morning it was black with small ants. They had eaten away the plastic on all edges so that booklet just fell out. The ants must love the new biodegradable plastics that are made of starch. The mags a good read better than most

Alan and Robyn

Dear Editor, I strongly agree with journalist Neil Wilson that bullying is deplorable conduct which needs to be eradicated from our schools. I would go a little further and change that to ‘society in general’ , as bullying is certainly not restricted to our schools and the effects of bullying amongst adults can be just as devastating. I would regard the current ‘one punch’ scourge as an extreme form of bullying.

Cyberbullying has added a whole new dimension to the problem. Many bullies, be they children or adults, are cowards at heart who pick their targets and opportunities well and usually have support on hand if required and often an audience of bystanders who can encourage or simply just watch what is happening or today photograph it on their mobiles or iPhones and post it on the net. In the mid to late fifties I too was the victim of continual bullying both physical and verbal at both Primary and Secondary School levels.

Fate then stepped in and took me firstly to Teachers ‘ College then through a lengthy career in Primary education as a teacher, deputy principal and finally 22 years as a principal culminating in 12 years as Principal at a large Primary School in Logan City. I would like to say we had no instances of bullying behaviour in my schools but would not be true. I can however say without any doubt whatsoever that in my schools and the many others that I had dealings with over my career, any reported instances of bullying or any other undesirable behaviour for that matter, were thoroughly investigated and dealt with, within the limitations and range of strategies and consequences available to teachers and administrators at that time.

I was therefore pleased to hear that Neil intends working with others to develop new strategies for dealing with bullying. I wish him well and would be most interested in hearing what he comes up with. I will also watch with great interest whether the national anti-bullying platform to which Susan Lamb MP refers becomes a successful reality. The problem unfortunately, as I alluded to above while a major issue in our schools is much more widespread and reflects declining standards, self control, and acceptance of responsibility within society generally.

Towards the end of my career, I was called a very experienced and extremely competent infant teacher to her year one classroom just on 3pm one afternoon. On my arrival, I found that a quite small but highly aggressive year one pupil had gone on a rampage knocking over furniture, throwing belongings everywhere and threatening both pupils and teacher. Upon my arrival he in fact, threatened to “kick me in the teeth” I should have added ‘highly optimistic’ to my brief description of him as at the time, I stood 186cm tall and weighed 125kg.

As I was attempting to deal with the situation , his extremely irate father, a rather short and thin but highly aggressive man, charged into the classroom complaining that we had kept him waiting (this was about five past three). Without staying to hear why we had detained his son and perhaps discuss appropriate consequences and how we could prevent any re-occurrence of this behaviour, he grabbed his son and amidst a stream of expletives left the room. A six-year-old child does not learn that type of aggressive antisocial behaviour at school in six months.

I have no doubt that without adequate, suitable intervention that child would have become an increasingly dangerous bully as he grew. Bullying is just one critical issue facing society today where the easy way out for most appears to be blaming our schools and laying complete responsibility for fixing the problem on their already heavily laden shoulders.

Jack Files

Dear Editor, Many people have often asked me from time to time in the past, do possibly all government in the past and or who are at this present time still in Government, concern and or upset me with their in some instances, constantly changing attitude and or constantly changing decisions that are sometimes in total reverse to and or total contradiction to previous possible future, at the time, government policy commitments even possible that are, in some instances, even falsely made at election time and or in election campaigns to help get them elected into government and power.

I would just like to confirm in my opinion, without a moment hesitation my instant reply is always definitely “no” because (tongue in cheek) the reason being that I have been married and have children. (I’m used to it.) N. E Street Dear Editor I would respectfully like to take this opportunity to write this letter on what has previously been brought to my attention and have personally perceived in the past.

If any individual and or individuals because of a situation and or situations, what ever they may be in the past and are consciously (as the old saying goes) from a past that you have absolutely no control of, and or are possibly blaming somebody else for as everybody knows the past is the past and some individual and or individuals are possibly allowing possible self pity, angry, possibly anxious and or spiteful outlook attitude to your own future and or to other people that you are or possibly may come in contact with in my opinion, you must bring yourself to realize that lots and lots of different people with possibly many various different backgrounds have been in possibly the same and or similar, or even completely different past problem situations and have written in newspaper articles as well as on media – Internet ext outlets about their lives and how they came to discover possible coping mechanisms and or ideas that they found helped them and have taken the kind and unselfish effort to past their findings on in the hope that it may help others.

In my humble opinion, if any individual and or individuals continue to proceed with this possibly damaging attitude and in my opinion failure to act on actions because of/once again not wanting to sound unsympathetic or harsh) continuing to let their past problems, no matter what they may be, to interfere with and or influence their possible discussions for their future endeavours, before you possibly may come to realize it, your own personally possibly created future for yourself and or even for your own possible spouse and or family could possibly become a self caused victim similar and or the same as the one you previously possibly hated or possibly have come over possible many past years to despise and or complain about.

N.E.STREET

A LETTER TO THE EDITOR

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Jokes for a laugh

Laugh Riot

David Sweedman

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April 4, 2018

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Tags: Jokes. Humour. Funny Jokes.

LAUGH RIOT

After being married for 50 years, I took a careful look at my wife one day and said, “Fifty years ago we had a cheap house, a junk car, slept on a sofa-bed and watched a 10-inch black and white TV. But hey I got to sleep every night with a hot 23-year-old girl. Now … I have a $750,000 home, a $45,000 car, a nice big bed and a large screen TV, but I’m sleeping with a 73-year-old woman.

So I said to my wife “it seems to me that you’re not holding up your side of things.” My wife is a very reasonable woman. She told me to go out and find a hot 23-year-old girl and she would make sure that I would once again be living in a cheap house, driving a junk car, sleeping on a sofa bed and watching a 10-inch black and white TV. Aren’t older women great? They really know how to solve an old guy’s problems!

A group of chaps, all having reached age 40, discussed where they should meet for a lunch. Finally, it was agreed that they would meet at The French Bistro in South Yarra… because the waitresses had big breasts and wore miniskirts. Ten years later, at age 50, the friends once again discussed where they should meet for lunch. Finally, it was agreed that they would meet at The French Bistro in South Yarra… because the waitresses were attractive, the food and service were good and the beer selection was excellent.

Ten years later, at age 60, the friends again discussed where they should meet for lunch. Finally, it was agreed that they would meet at The French Bistro in South Yarra… because there was plenty of parking, they could enjoy peace and quiet with no loud music and it was good value for money.

Ten years later, at age 70, the friends discussed where they should meet for lunch. Finally, it was agreed that they would meet at The French Bistro in South Yarra… because the restaurant was wheelchair accessible and had a toilet for the disabled. Ten years later, at age 80, the friends discussed where they should meet for lunch. Finally, it was agreed that they would meet at The French Bistro in South Yarra… because they had never been there before.

For those of my generation who do not, and cannot, comprehend why Facebook exists: I am trying to make friends outside of Facebook while applying the same principles. Therefore, every day I walk down the street and tell passers-by what I have eaten, how I feel at the moment, what I have done the night before, what I will do later and with whom. I give them pictures of my family, my dog, and of me gardening, taking things apart in the garage, watering the lawn, standing in front of landmarks, driving around town, having lunch, and doing what anybody and everybody does every day.

I also listen to their conversations, give them the “thumbs up” and tell them I like them. And it works just like Facebook.

I already have four people following me: two police officers, a private investigator, and a psychiatrist.

Touring Australia – Woodgate

The Long Way Round To Bribie

David Sweedman

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April 4, 2018

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Tags: Tourist Spots Australia. Touring Queensland. Bribie Island. Tourist destinations Queensland. Travel destinations

THE LONG WAY ROUND TO BRIBIE!

Sabine Von Graz

Hi there, here is just a quick rehash in case you have missed the first episode of the last Bribie Islander. My short stories are all about our family, Richard my hubby, Ginger our daughter and myself Sabine, going on a 15 month trip of misadventure in a bloody big rig around Australia, on a mission to find the place to call home.

Our next stop was Woodgate, a sleepy village right on the beach, lined with lots of white shells and a variety of Bunning’s plastic chairs, assumedly for ‘happy hour’? A gorgeous bike ride lead along the water’s edge to the most amazing public toilets, ‘a Loo with a View’ … all that and more, just a couple of hours north of Hervey Bay!

Tourist Spots Queenland – Public Amenities

The caravan park was right next to the beach, and the ‘parking in’ went without a hitch or catch, except for the park manager, who is a bit of a catch himself! With his accent and manners, I thought I was meeting with the policeman from Doc Martin. However his name was not PC Joe but Todd, and he was very helpful with our support car – the Wagon. I would zoom ahead in the Wagon to check out our new camping destination and Richard would follow with the Dodge pulling the 5th wheeler.

This old Ford was a dear companion to my hubby for years, when he spent days on the road seeing clients. I always called it ‘the Lemon,’ but lately, it had a few more issues than usual, like the starter motor, transmission or a wheel falling off while driving on the road. I was about to go shopping with Ginger when the Wagon just stopped – no big bang as you would expect, nothing – just kaput.

This time the RACQ man could not start the car found some oil in the wrong part of the engine and was shaking his head gravely… do I need to say more? Richard tried to find out how much he could get from the wreckers, however, none of them wanted the car, not even for free! He then came up with one of his grand plans; namely to get the RACQ to tow the Wagon for free to a garage in Hervey Bay, which is licensed to deal with cars on gas. This garage could give the car the ‘death certificate’ and organise the wreckers all in one.

My hubby was so devastated that we held a wake, taking a final photo of him next to the Wagon with a sign showing 534,000km and washing down our sorrows with a bottle of bubbly. This is a tradition from my home country Austria, where you have a stiff drink for any good or bad situation.

After a week Richard finally got ’the call’ from the garage: “Its ready to go mate”. Richard, still wanting to know at least where the Wagon will have its final resting place asked: ”Ready to go where?” There was silence on the other end of the line until finally, the guy said: ”Ready to pick up mate” Richard could not believe that they actually fixed the car, once again.

Something about not generating a spark and needing a new condenser…not sure what it was called but the car was fixed. Well, this was the right time for a bottle of bubbly!!! Talking about bubbles, Ginger was doing the dishes so diligently each morning, that whatever wine I drank always had bubbles in it, like a ‘dishwashing detox’ from the inside out.

This detox kept me regular, and to avoid filling up the black water tank, we mainly used the caravan park amenities. However on the clean white shower walls were large bloodstains from huge squashed mosquitos, cutting down on any leisure time spent on the loo. To sooth our bites, we finally found a good website with some decent remedies. Those nasty little critters could be kept away by immersing yourself in either garlic oil, Listerine, Vicks vapour rub or toothpaste!

I gave the latter a go when I was heading to the beach, trying to put on some sunscreen and finding it rather sticky, just to discover I mixed up the zinc tube with the toothpaste tube! Well needless to say – no bitey critters got near me! After our three weeks stay, we were ready to pull up stumps. As usual, we reflected on our time in Woodgate and surrounds.

One of our favourite places was the original old pub and although it was missing the amazing views one gets from some of Bribie’s establishments, it still had a really quirky interior and we enjoyed the food and entertainment. This was closely followed by the spring art festival market, the Bundaberg Rum factory, and the ‘Bird sanctuary’ with Ginger’s dress colours melting into the Rainbow Lorikeets.

Travelling around Queensland — Traveling around Queensland

Although this is the end of this episode, I hope you can join me in the next edition of ‘The Mini Bribie Islander’, when we head north to Agnes Waters and Kinka Beach on ‘The Long Way Round to Bribie’!

Beachmere Bulletin -Events – April

David Sweedman

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April 1, 2018

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Tags: Beachmere Local events

EVERY SATURDAY APRIL WITNESSING/JP SERVICE, 9am – 9.30am Outside IGA, Beachmere Village Shopping Centre, Cnr Beachmere & James Rds. [email protected]

EVERY FRIDAY APRIL BEACHMERE SLIMMERS SUPPORT GROUP, 9am Beachmere Activity Centre, 25 Biggs Ave. For info contact Sue (07) 5496 2957 OR Find us on Facebook.

EVERY TUESDAY APRIL BEACHMERE ASSIST, 9am-11am The Beach Shak Café, 5 Biggs Ave, Beachmere. FREE weekly drop in! All Welcome. 0459 929 291 or [email protected]

EVERY WEDNESDAY APRIL BEACHMERE SCOUTS – CUBS, 5pm – 7pm at Beachmere State School, 24-58 James Road, Beachmere, [email protected]

EVERY WEDNESDAY APRIL CARDS, 9am-Noon Beachmere Community Hall, Progress Hall, Beachmere. Madeline 5496 2503.

FRIDAY, 6 APRIL LADIES, LET’S DO LUNCH, 12pm, Beachmere Hotel, James Road, Just lunch with the girls: $10 Meals & Drinks at your own expense. RSVP 0413 73 95 73 [email protected]

TUESDAY, 10 APRIL BEACHMERE MEN’S SHED 9am – Beachmere Activity Centre, 25 Biggs Ave, 0490 871 225

WEDNESDAY, 11 APRIL CRAFT GROUP, 1.30pm, Beachmere Uniting Church, Cnr Moreton Tce & Second Ave. Bring your craftwork & gold coin donation. Everyone welcome. Rev Michele 0417 067 992

TUESDAY, 17 APRIL BEACHMERE LIONESS, from 9am Beachmere Activity Centre, 25 Biggs Ave, All Welcome

TUESDAY, 17 APRIL BANG – BEACHMERE AREA NETWORK GROUP – GENERAL MEETING, 6pm-7pm, Beachmere Activity Centre, 25 Biggs Ave. ALL WELCOME 0456 818 017 or [email protected]

WEDNESDAY, 18 APRIL BEACHMERE LIONS MEETING, 6.30pm-7pm, Beachmere Activity Centre, 25 Biggs Ave. Please phone to attend 0417 781 562.

THURSDAY, 19 APRIL BEACHMERE NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH AGM MEETING, 9am at Beachmere Activity Centre, 25 Biggs Ave

THURSDAY, 19 APRIL COFFEE WITH A COP, 10.30am at Beach Shak Café, Biggs Ave, Beachmere. (3^rd Thur each month)

WEDNESDAY 25 APRIL ANZAC MEMORIAL SERVICE, 6.50am Clayton Park Memorial, Moreton Tce, Beachmere

FRIDAY, 4 MAY LADIES, LET’S DO LUNCH, 12pm, Beachmere Hotel, James Road, $10 Meals & Drinks at your own expense. RSVP 0413 73 95 73 [email protected]

SUNDAY, 6 MAY CAR BOOT SALE, 7am–11am, Beachmere Village Shopping Centre Carpark, Cnr Beachmere & James Rds. [email protected] 0456 818 017

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March Community Events Calendar

Community Events

David Sweedman

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April 1, 2018

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Tag: Community events Bribie Island. Events. Tourist Destination Queensland

To have your events listed on this calendar, email to [email protected]

FIRST SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTH – Lion’s Club of Sandstone Point Car Boot
Market: 6-11am. Car park Sandstone Point Oval (next to IGA). Cost $10.00 a stall. Bookings: 0435 017 752.

EVERY MONDAY TO FRIDAY- Bribie Butterfly Volunteers Inc.:9am-1pm, Every Mon
to Fri. Volunteer your time to help with the running of BribieButterfly House community
project. PH: Ray 0409 491 419

EVERY MONDAY JANUARY. BEACHMERE INDOOR BOWLS CLUB. Community Hall,
Progress Avenue. 1.15pm-4pm. Cost $4 includes 3 games of bowls & afternoon tea. Ph
0414 088 358

EVERY MONDAY for 6 weeks from 5th February to 12th March from 1pm to 3 pm Loss
and Grief Support … Suffering from a loss and the grief that that brings? Learn about
coping in a “Seasons” Loss and Grief Support Group. Enquirers to Margaret on 5497 6978.

MONDAY, THURSDAY & FRIDAY – Alcoholics Anonymous meets on Bribie Island three times per week. Monday – I.D. – 7.30pm – Church of Christ hall. Corner of Fifth Ave and Foley st Bongaree. Thursday – 12 steps and 12 traditions – 7.30pm – Church of Christ hall. Corner of Fifth ave and Foley st Bongaree. Friday – I.D. – 7.30pm – Banksia Lodge. Corner of Sunderland drive and Solander esp Banksia Beach. Contacts: Jaime 0438 622 545 or Steve on 0409 560 561.

MONDAY, WEDNESDAY & SATURDAY – Bribie Island Bicycle User Group (Bribie
BUG) offers easy rides 8 am Mondays, 6 am Wednesdays and 8 am Saturdays. Rides leave
Information Centre, Benabrow Avenue, Bellara. Contact Robert on 0407 258 569.

EVERY MONDAY – Multicultural English. Every Monday 9am-12pm. 9 Verdoni Street,
Bellara. Ph. 3408 8440

EVERY MONDAY – Bribie Island and District Neighbourhood Centre: Mondays 5 pm.
Smart Recovery (from addiction/s) Group Mondays 1.15pm. ‘Feel great, Get things done:
Me time for Women’

EVERY FOURTH MONDAY – Bribie Island National Seniors meets at the Bribie Island
RSL Function room 9 a.m. to 9.30 am start fourth Monday of each month excluding
February and February Phone Coral 3408 6152

EVERY FOURTH MONDAY – Bribie Island Bush Poets meet on the 4th Monday of each
month at 6.30 at the Blue Pacific Hotel, Woorim. Everyone is welcome to come along and
present poetry or just listen. Enquiries: Cay 3408 3219.

EVERY TUESDAY – Girl Guides: Meet every Tuesday. Contact Teresa: 0408 208 868

EVERY 2ND & 4TH TUESDAY – Seniors Social Coffee: Meet at Coffee Club 10 am, Coffee
& Chat. Every 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month.

EVERY FOURTH WEDNESDAY – Bribie Is Over 50’s Travel Club meets 10 am 4th Wed of
the month at Bribie Is Bowls Club. All welcome. Call John 3408 6365.

EVERY WEDNESDAY – Baby Rhyme Time: Every Wednesday, 10 am @ Bribie Library.

EVERY 2ND & 4TH FRIDAY – Pumicestone Ukulele: 4pm – 5.30pm. 2nd & 4th Friday
each month. (14th & 28th January) Recreation Hall (U3A building). 156 First Avenue

EVERY 2ND & 4TH FRIDAY – Market Stall.: 9 am – 11 am. Church of Christ hall.Fifth &
Foley Street. Pumicestone Ukulele Group. 5 pm – 7 pm. At Uniting Church every 2nd & 4th
Friday.

EVERY SECOND SUNDAY – Country Links hold their monthly concert on the second
Sunday of each month commencing 12 noon at the Bribie Activity Centre (formally Golden
Age) 96-108 Arcadia Ave., Woorim. For further information contact Janice 0403 481 943.

EVERY 3RD SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH – Train Rides. Melsa Park, Toorbul Street,
Bongaree. 10 am – 2.30 pm. Community Markets. Brennan Park, Bongaree.

SUNDAY, 11TH MARCH – ROTARY MARKET, Brennan Park, Bongaree. Phone 0406 373 218.

WEDNESDAY, 14 & 28 MARCH – Craft Group, 1.30 pm at Beachmere Uniting Church, Cnr
Moreton Tce & Second Ave. Bring your craft. Gold coin donation. 0417 067 992

FRIDAY, 2 MARCH – Storytime Sessions: 10 am – 11 am. Fridays & Saturdays @ Bribie
Library

SATURDAY, 3 MARCH – Bribie Island Baptist Church Men’s Breakfasts: 7 am. $5. Bribie
Island Baptist Church. Phone 3408 3779 (John) for bookings. Many thanks for doing this
service… John Doak, Convenor Men’s Ministries Bribie Island Baptist Church.

SUNDAY, 4 MARCH – Cancer Council Markets: Brennan Park, Welsby. Parade.

TUESDAY, 6 MARCH – Bribie Island Family History Interest Group: 1 pm – 3 pm will be
meeting in the Anzac Room, Bribie Island RSL Club.

WEDNESDAY 7 MARCH – The Banksia Garden Club meets at the Bribie Island
Community Arts Centre, Sunderland drive, from 9.15 – noon. Guest speaker is Geoff
Robinson talking on Day Lilies. All welcome phone Desley 3408 8470 or Bev 3408 7882.

WEDNESDAY, 7 MARCH – Vietnam Veteran’s Association: Meeting at 9 am.
Recreational Hall. 156 First Avenue. Ph: 3408 0405

THURSDAY, 8 MARCH – Ecumenical Children’s Choir: Children aged 4 to 18, practice
3:30pm-5pm every Thursday at Bribie Uniting Church.

THURSDAY, 8 FEBRUARY – Bribie Island Family History Interest Group: 10 am – 12
noon will be meeting in the Anzac Room, Bribie Island RSL Club.

SUNDAY 11 MARCH – ROTARY MARKET, Brennan Park, Bongaree. Phone 0406 373 218

WEDNESDAY, 14 MARCH Bribie Island Historical Society meets at 6:30 pm in the
ANZAC Room, Bribie Island RSL. All Welcome – we meet the second Wednesday of each
month.

SUNDAY, 25 MARCH – Bribie Vibe Arts & Craft Market: Bribie Island Community Arts
Centre, Sunderland Dr Banksia Beach. Markets are held on the last Sunday of every
month.

MONDAY, 26 MARCH – Bribie Island National Seniors meets at the Bribie Island RSL
Function room 9 a.m. to 9.30 am start fourth Monday of each month excluding December
and February Phone Coral 3408 6152

MONDAY, 26 MARCH – Bribie Bush Poets.: Blue Pacific Hotel, Woorim at 6.30. More
info call Cay on 3408 3219

WEDNESDAY, 28 MARCH – Loud ‘ the Library.: 5 pm – 7 pm. Bribie Island library. For 13
– 17-year-olds. Hang with mates and play computer and console games. Listen to music or
join in activities.

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Zodiac Forecast for March – Astrology. Horoscope Predictions

Zodiac Forecast

David Sweedman

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April 1, 2018

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Zodiac Forecast for March – Astrology. Horoscope Predictions

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In March we have the Blue Moon of Blue Moons! For the second time this year, there will be two Full Moons in a month. With the Equinox arriving as the Sun enters Aries, bringing us the start of the astrological New Year, there’ll be a reason for us all to celebrate. As with all new beginnings, we’ll spend some time exploring and analysing the past, especially since Mercury and Jupiter both turn retrograde. But as Mars and Venus link strongly with Uranus, positive progress awaits us all. Let’s enjoy it!

ARIES (March 21 – April 20) As we approach the astrological New Year, your solar return can only mean one thing… it’s your birthday. This really is something worth celebrating! Others seem to think so too, as with Mercury and Venus both traveling through Aries, you’ll start receiving more attention – of the right kind! With your ruler Mars moving signs after his link with unpredictable Uranus, there will be much you can do, and change, which will enhance your reputation. If the pressure to perform feels too much, remember that there are a lot of people willing you on. Harness the power of the Blue Moon month.

TAURUS (April 21 – May 21) Philosopher Ayn Rand spoke of the ‘Benevolent Universe Premise’, which basically says that our world is good. But how can the universe care about happiness when there’s so much to be unhappy about? As Venus twice converges with Mercury as she speeds her way towards your sign, what’s certain is that you’ll see positive evolutions that bring you closer towards revealing, helpful insights. No one knows if the universe really cares. What’s important is that it feels like it does. And in many ways, that’s all you need in March. Harness the power of the Blue Moon month.

GEMINI (May 22 – June 22) In the TV show, Gossip Girl, an anonymous blogger reveals the secrets of the young, wealthy characters of the show. Even in our own personal social circles, it’s not uncommon for news to travel faster than the person being talked about. And sometimes, the ‘news’ is untrue or exaggerated. As Mercury moves signs, you find yourself among friends. But with its retrogradation on the horizon, it will be wise not to over-react to information until you’ve checked its veracity. Your research will be so effective it could even be newsworthy. Harness the power of the Blue Moon month.

CANCER (June 23 – July 23) In a month of two Full Moons, anyone studying the night sky might think that all the action was coming from the bright celestial orb in the foreground. And as a Cancerian, the Blue Moons have an especially important effect. But this month, Mars has the weightiest role. He might not be as visible, but as he moves opposite your sign and then joins with Saturn, he becomes the focus of the Blue-Moon’s T-Square configuration. There might be a few backstage headaches, but you’ll have the energy to complete a magnificent performance. Harness the power of the Blue Moon month.

LEO (July 24 – August 23) You know that moment after a Formula 1 race when the winner is given a garland and a bottle of champagne? The cosmos is offering you a position on a metaphorical podium this month. You certainly deserve to be rewarded by people who recognise your talent, and the achievements you’ve made in the face of challenge. It’s now time to stop worrying that you didn’t get every detail right. As the Blue Moon arrives you’ll enjoy a triumph which will banish any lingering uncertainties, and inspire you to plan new adventures. Harness the power of the Blue Moon month.

VIRGO (August 24 – September 23) You’re quick to learn from your mistakes. This means, though, that sometimes, when you’ve been wronged, you can be slow to forget. The expression, ‘Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me,’ resonates. But making someone feel ashamed doesn’t do anyone any good. Especially if they’re ready to right a past wrong. With this month’s lunar activity, Mercury’s retrogradation will help you to bury a hatchet. If you can accept an attempt to mend bridges, you’ll move forward with a new-found ease. Harness the power of the Blue Moon month.

LIBRA (September 24 – October 23) Stand-up comedians can be brutally honest. We laugh because they say things that we recognise as true, but daren’t say ourselves. Most of the time, we tell people what we think they want to hear rather than what we believe. And they do the same to us. It’s a wonder we ever communicate anything! On the occasions that we try to speak from our hearts, we can struggle – because we’ve had so little practice. So why do you feel the need to tell someone how you feel? Because you really need to! You’ll be so glad if you do! Harness the power of the Blue Moon month.

SCORPIO (October 24 – November 22) There are two ways of looking at Jupiter’s retrograde movement in your sign this month. One suggests that this is a time to quit in case a lucky streak starts to reverse. The other, is that just as it turns, the planet of luck radiates more power than usual. And, as March’s New Moon arrives in harmony with this moment of cosmic generosity, it suggests the arrival of an unlikely opportunity. Of course it’s not worth taking a big risk on a whim. But as Mars changes signs, you’ll have the energy to think positively and act creatively. Harness the power of the Blue Moon month.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23 – December 21) As Mars leaves Sagittarius and your ruler Jupiter turns retrograde it brings a chance to resolve any open-ended issues. Procrastination has to go! Of course that doesn’t mean that it will all be easy, but solving the uncertainties in your life will give you peace of mind. What’s more, there’s a real possibility that you can put to bed a problem that’s been demanding your attention. If you can embrace this shift of energy, and use it to refocus on what really counts – you’ll find it easy to move ahead, free from an unnecessary load. Harness the power of the Blue Moon month.

CAPRICORN (December 22 – January 20) A world without discord would be a world without conversation or debate. It’s important to disagree sometimes. If we all agreed, all the time, life would be too dull for words. But disagreeing isn’t the same as distrusting. Without respect, it’s impossible to make plans and move forward alongside people. Though it’s impossible to see eye-to-eye with everyone all the time, just remember to keep your ears and heart open. It would be foolish to let a passing issue create a lasting divide. Your sense of humour can save the day! Harness the power of the Blue Moon month.

AQUARIUS (January 21 – February 19 Some people make challenging company. They radiate hostility, emit confusing and contradictory social messages, and generally make life more difficult than it needs to be. But, sometimes, once we’ve broken through their tough exterior, we discover the doubts that lie behind the grouchiness, and learn not to take their hot words so personally. It’s easy to forget that we too can seem distant at times. You make far more of a difference in people’s lives than you realise. A smile or a kind word, in March, can make a huge difference. Harness the power of the Blue Moon month.

PISCES (February 20 – March 20) Relax… close your eyes and clear your mind. What do you see? I know – it’s my job to provide you with glimpses into your future! But it’s your prophetic powers that matter, this month. With Saturn’s challenge to Jupiter, your expectations and beliefs could make the difference between success and failure. The Sun’s conjunction with Neptune suggests that will-power is all you really need. Raise your hopes, and your dreams will rise with them. If you play your cards right, you’ll soon be soaring into a very bright future. Harness the power of the Blue Moon month.

Call on 1900 959 005.

Bribie Island Photography Club

David Sweedman

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April 1, 2018

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Tags: Photography. Photos. Photography Club Brisbane.

BRIBIE ISLAND PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB

Our first location shoot for the year was held at Sandstone Lakes. It was a beautiful sunny day, a little hot but with a breeze which made for pleasant conditions. It was an early start and some members brought breakfast and coffee and enjoyed an al fresco meal before commencing. There was so much to photograph!

An abundance of bird life, waterlilies, honey bees collecting nectar, several native wildflowers still blooming and the lovely scenery of the lake kept our photographers busy for several hours. The group then had morning tea in the park before going home to process their photos.

Photography Club Morning Tea in the Park(left) and Marilyn and Gail on the walking track(right)

These photos will be shown in a slideshow at the next meeting. Several of our members contributed photos in a display of their work at the Arts Centre along with many other lovely exhibits by groups using the Arts centre facilities as a venue. These displays will be on show until the 4th March.

Photography Display Arts Centre(left) and Sandstone Lakes Photoshoot(right)

The Bribie Island Photography Club meets on the fourth Monday of each month at 7 pm in the boardroom at the back of the Arts Centre on Sunderland Drive.

New members are always welcome.

The first two meetings are free. If you wish to come along ring Gordon at 3408 2649 or Gail at 3408 9850 or just turn up on the night.

Website: https://www.sites.google.com/site/bribiephotographyclub/

Email: [email protected]

Where would I be without music – Guitar

David Sweedman

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April 1, 2018

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Tags: Guitar. Music. Music Instrument.

WHERE WOULD I BE WITHOUT MUSIC

As I suppose do many people, I absolutely love music, not just one particular style but many genres and these include country, pop, rock, folk and even, (surprise surprise) a small number of rap songs, especially those by Eminem.

When I was in my teens, I sang in a band that was I suppose mildly successful and during that time I self-taught myself to play the guitar although not very well. Since taking on my current role as a journo for this publication, I have had the opportunity to interview a number of musicians and it is because of this that I have made the decision (good or bad) to have a go at making music myself.

With this in mind, I recently enlisted the advice of well known local entertainer and music teacher Keith Haigh as to what would be a quality guitar to buy and then properly learn to play.

A visit with Keith to Guitar Exchange (I have never seen so many guitars in one place) in Morayfield resulted in the purchase of a Tanglewood Winterleaf dreadnaught electro-acoustic guitar which I have to admit, has a really beautiful sound.

The next step is obviously to begin learning to actually use my new guitar to make a sound that somewhat resembles music so, every Friday, I spend thirty minutes with Keith as he instructs me on how to do it right.

The Tanglewood Winterleaf guitar that I am determined to learn to play properly

The first lesson, really easy I guess, the second one also not too bad, the third lesson, Keith talks about things like F major (I thought they were officers in the army) seven and so on. Now on my sixth lesson, I am starting to hear sounds from my guitar that don’t make me want to hang my head in shame and recently, in a moment of what I suppose you would refer to as self-doubt, I asked Keith if he thought that I would ever be able to play music properly and he replied, ‘Well, what you are doing now, you couldn’t do when you came here.’

Those few words from Keith were all that I needed to keep going with my lessons and, one day, although I know that I will never be able to play as good as Mark Knoffler, Orianthi, Santana or Keith Haigh, I am determined to be able to produce music that can be enjoyed by anyone who hears it. (Even if that is only me.)

Watch this space for updates on my attempts to become a musician.

Fishing report Bribie Island

David Sweedman

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April 1, 2018

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Tags: Fishing. Fishing Bribie. Fishing spots South East Queensland. Fishing reports. Fishing Bribie Island. Tide Times

FISHING BRIBIE

Hot steamy days and stormy afternoons were what February’s weather seemed to bring us. Bribie once again seemed to miss the worst of the storm cells and the destructive fronts. Northerly winds predominantly blew hot air from the northwestern parts of Australia.

With all this hot weather and warm winds meant plenty of time enjoying the lovely cool water of Bribie Island and Moreton Island. At present, the water in the passage is beautiful and clear, and around Moreton Island, the water is amazingly crystal clear. So waiting for the high tide was the main priority for February. And if it’s a bit blowy on one side of Bribie, go to the opposite side and generally, conditions will be calmer. Living in such a beautiful place means most days are spent enjoying the beach, sunsets and appreciating what our backyard has to offer.

The ocean always has such a calming relaxing aura. Even if your day wasn’t that great, sitting beside the ocean can be all you need to promote positive feelings and help to relax and unwind from life’s many pressures.

Vin and Morgan with a nice little Golden
Trevally from the wrecks

Even if your not that into fishing, just relaxing in the boat is another great way to spend the afternoons and weekends. It’s a pretty well-known fact that 10% of fisherman catch 90% of the fish. And it’s true fishing is definitely a fine art form which requires countless days, months and years spent on the water studying moons, tides, tackle, rigs, techniques, winds, currents, plus many many more factors and variables which in turn can increase your catch. Generally, over the years you will soon work out what works best and also what times and conditions tend to be better for certain species.

Writing up a fishing diary is a pretty good way to start to monitor all these factors. That way you will soon notice certain patterns or weather conditions that tend to fish or crab better. The date, the moon phase, the wind and weather conditions, the location, the bait or lures used, the tide, your results and when the best bite period was are all great factors to note down in your fishing diary.

After a few years of doing this, you will definitely get a better understanding of what works best when. It’s amazing to see how much information you will gain in doing so. This, in turn, will hopefully give you the information you need to be in the 10% that catch 90% of the fish? Now to what’s being caught around Bribie Island and the bay.

The banana prawns have been pretty widespread at the moment with the passage, Caboolture river and the pine river producing the goods. The deeper holes are generally where these guys school up. The muddies have picked up quite a bit with good numbers and size crabs getting caught in the same locations as the prawns. The fishing has been great around the passage and creeks.

When the prawns are running you will find a lot of fish wait all year for these couple of months to gorge themselves on these tasty crustaceans. A lot of bigger fish also enter the passage and creeks to join in on the action. Jewies, sweetlips, squire, trevally, queenfish, mangrove jacks, cod, javelin fish have all been caught in the passage over the last month. Along with the standard estuary species like whiting, bream and flatties. The sandies have been quite good as well, its just a case of knowing where to find them. Fresh mullet and fish frames are the best for the crabs.

Paul Emery with a nice little Black Marlin

The bigger the tides and stronger the run, the better results with the crabs. Outside the fishing has been great although the previous month of weather hasn’t been that great for offshore fishing. Marlin, mackerel, tuna, dolphin fish and wahoo getting caught off the cape, once again find the bait or the temperature lines and that’s where the fish are.

There have been some beautiful reefies getting caught also with flinders, Roberts, Brennan’s, Tempest, wide Caloundra and the coffee rocks holding some great fish. So don’t destroy what you come to enjoy and get out and take pleasure in our great outdoors.

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