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When are we gonna get there? By Sue Wighton

The Editor Cherrie Wilson
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When are we gonna get there? By Sue Wighton

I ’m sick of the journey. I’m like that annoying six-year-old in the back seat whining, ‘When are we gonna get there?’

Where? I hear you ask. To a land where the word ‘journey’ may no longer be used in polite company. In this land should you utter or write this word, soap and water or a writ will surely come your way as night follows day. Once upon a time, ‘journey’ was a respectable workman-like word, deriving from the distance travelled in a day. But I’m afraid this fit-for-purpose word has been elevated way above its station and tragically overused. Sadly it’s picked up a lot of baggage along the way, becoming over-burdened with sentimentality and gravitas to the point of nauseating exhaustion.

It’s time for ‘journey’ to be put out to pasture for a while to graze among other similarly abused and exhausted words. I’m thinking here of some personal non-favourites of mine, ‘trope’ and of course ‘facilitate’ and ‘utilize’. And while we’re at it, let’s add one of the words bequeathed to us by COVID 19. People don’t adapt any more. They ‘pivot’. Seriously?

So how did ‘journey’ fall into such a desperate situation? Until the likes of celebrities started bandying it about, a journey was simply a trip from A to B. Somehow thanks to reality television and rampant over-use this humble noun has become suffused with a hero’s suffering – more akin to the journey on the road to Damascus or perhaps Homer’s Odyssey.

‘I’ve learnt so much on my journey,’ declares the latest overwrought singing star (substitute any reality television participant, recovering drug addict, celebrity chef).

The awful thing about ‘journey’ and other horrid words, like the American ‘butt’ for bottom, is that they seep into the language like some sort of noxious runoff. At first, they’re unremarkable, but pretty soon the stench is overpowering and I just want to taser the next person who mentions their amazing (awesome, life-changing) ‘journey’.

The thing that sucks the life out of all words is either abuse or overuse and sometimes both. In this case, the journey has been stuffed with corn and overly dramatic hype, then used so often in tearful confessions and conclusions that the word becomes mindlessly meaningless and hopelessly hackneyed.

And don’t we humans love to travel – on a spiritual journey, aging journey, holistic journey, breastfeeding journey? Just take any qualifier and add the word journey and it will elevate whatever you’re describing to heroic proportions – my scrapbooking journey, my journey through tinea, my incredible irritable bowel journey.

Some authors obviously believe the word journey will give their book title depth and reverence: for example, Of Mystics & Mistakes – The Journey from Confusion to Clarity, from Error to Enlightenment, from Self-Deception to Self-Discovery. Some trip that would be. Why can’t people be a little more imaginative and bring back the colour? Why not just say you’ve ‘come a long way and learnt a lot’? Or what about, ‘This whole experience has been a real trip.’ Admittedly you’ll sound like some sort of acid-affected hippy but at least it’s a colourful expression.

And if you’ve come a really, really long way, then it’s not a journey. It’s a bloody expedition! I’m completely over this idea that everyone’s life is a journey. Give me zoologist Desmond Morris’s take any time. ‘Life is like a very short visit to a toy shop between birth and death.’

Arrival: Love of Literature

The Editor Cherrie Wilson
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Arrival: Love of Literature

For a variety of reasons, I was a late reader, only mastering the art when I was about eight and a half years of age, but what joy it gave me when I eventually learnt to decipher print. It was in a small village school, where I was sent due to family problems that I learnt to read by a process of total immersion. The class teacher read to us in the morning whilst we followed in our books. Then we were put into small groups according to our ability, where we read aloud to each other with a good reader leading the group, and in the afternoon there was silent reading and even a bit of writing. I suppose we did some Arithmetic somewhere, but I do not remember it, and neither can I remember a time when the time’s tables ever presented any problems for me. Like Macavity, I could do long division with no trouble at all, but literacy eluded me.

Beginning in the bottom group, I rocketed to the dizzying heights of the top group and even became a “leader” of a group. I could have burst with happiness. Like every girl of my age, Enid Blyton was my Saint, beginning with The Faraway Tree, progressing to the Famous Five Books and then to The Twins of St Clare’s, and Malory Towers. In my teens, my taste became a little more sophisticated. On one family holiday, I discovered the entire Poldark Series in the bookcase of the Bed and Breakfast we were staying at and binged on the lot. I always loved detective stories so Agatha Christie (Poirot, Miss Marple), Margery Allingham,(Albert Campion), Dorothy Sayers,(Lord Peter Wimsey) Ruth Rendell, (Wexford ) and best of all, P.D. James (Dalgliesh) were all consumed. Not that I ignored the classics; at my local library I discovered Dickens and read all his novels as well as the Count of Monte Cristo and The Hunchback of Notre Dame.

A funny memory I have of myself is lying in bed when I was supposed to be sleeping, but, with the aid of a torch, attempting to read Wuthering Heights when I was far too young for this piece of literature. I had heard it was a love story and thought it might educate me into the adult mysteries that my parents insisted on telling me I was far too young to understand. The copy I had was illustrated by the most horrific woodcuts, great for a novel that is about domestic violence, certainly not love. Those engravings gave me nightmares. It was not until I re-read the novel years later that I fully appreciated its genius.

When at high school, we girls discovered the Angelique series by Anne Golon, a kind of marshmallow porn, far more informative about what we wanted to know. The books were passed around, then returned for the next girl to read. Every evening I would read this titillating stuff and then hide the book under my mattress until finally the novel was finished and it was time to give it to the next girl in order to pollute her mind with impure thoughts. A few days after I had passed it on, my mother came to me and said in sweet tones, “You know, Elaine, you do not have to hide your books, I found it quite enjoyable!” I wished that the floor would swallow me up! My mother had been removing the book from under my mattress, reading it in the afternoon and then carefully replacing it before I returned from school. Looking back, I hope she had completed her reading before I passed the book on.

These kinds of historical romances were known as bodice-rippers for obvious reasons. I must say, though, they were mild stuff compared with our modern Shades of Grey. Even when I was in my last year of school I was still so innocent that I had to plough my way through all of Lady Chatterley’s Lover to find out what the naughty word was.

I have heard some rather grumpy adults claim that young people no longer read, but only look at screens. Not so in my experience. I have two granddaughters who read (and write) continually and for their own entertainment alone. A third granddaughter, whose first year of school has been so often interrupted, has learnt to read quite well enough to entertain herself, following the example of her older sisters. I like to think their Nan has played a part in this, but I suppose I must grudgingly give some credit to their parents, who are never without a book by their beds. Technology has its place, and not only for the young. As one’s eyes become dimmer, try the magic of audiobooks where once again one can re-discover the magic of being read to and this time by the finest actors. Effortless enjoyment. A book at bedtime with one’s eyes shut, but beware the Sandman. Finally, I must thank all those teachers who have guided my voyages in the “realms of gold” by suggesting what I should read next and especially, of course, that teacher in the village school who flung open the gates to Paradise.

“Honouring the Mother within”

The Editor Cherrie Wilson
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“Honouring the Mother within”

WITH MOTHER’S DAY FAST APPROACHING, SUNDAY, MAY THE 9TH, IT HAS MADE ME REFLECT, WHAT IT IS ALL REALLY ABOUT.

Is it just a day where we celebrate the act of mothering? Isn’t the act of mothering supposed to be appreciated every day? I guess for some, the day makes one stop and acknowledge all the wonderful things one in a mothering role does.

As I drove my daughter to school, I pondered the thought, “to be a mother”. Whilst I appreciate and value my journey as a mother, it made me realise there are so many mothers out there that aren’t really appreciated and valued.

What does it really mean to the mother? Thoughts of someone that provides great care and support to someone, showering one with affection came to mind. To protect, nurture and support their child or children throughout life. A mother stays with us forever, even as we travel into adulthood and isn’t that part of the mother role, to support us throughout our journey, ensuring that we are kind and considerate to ourselves and the world around us?

The thought came forth that there are so many women that even though they have not borne children, still are in a mothering role. If that is the case what about all the father’s out there that is a standalone parent and are in the mothering role too? Does it really mean that one has to be of female “to mother”?

In these modern times, I feel we should celebrate all the people out that provide care, love and support to all those that need mothering.

Often a person in a mothering role forgets they need to show kindness and consideration to themselves and is in the habit of putting themselves last. So, whether it is yourself, your mother or someone that provides love and care to a mother, I urge you to take time and honour the mother within!

As part of celebrating the “Mother within” for the month of May, I am offering a discount, for any booking of the Aroma Magic Technique which is a soft form of massage that aides in relaxation, reducing stress and building the immune system. Normally $80, you will be able to receive a treatment for just $70, just mention you saw this advertised in the “Bribie Islander”.

If you would like to book a session or have any questions, phone for a FREE consultation. I can also be contacted on 0405 361 882 or creativeandhealingtherapies@outlook. com. Alternatively, you can find me at Woorim markets 2nd Saturday of each month, look out for the purple gazebo! Blessings in Abundance, Maria Christina

HAVE YOU HEARD ABOUT NEW BODY THERAPY?

The Editor Cherrie Wilson
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HAVE YOU HEARD ABOUT NEW BODY THERAPY?

Dianne Butler an Accredited New Body Therapist facilitates sessions utilising high-frequency medicine tools like Sound, Liquid light energy & doTerra essential oils. New Body Therapy addresses all areas of the body. It incorporates gentle touches on the body to reset your bodies program and sings it back to normality. It assists you to relieve stress, reduce pain and eases symptoms of back issues. Dianne often incorporates essential oils and loves the diversity in uses of these oily gifts from Mother Earth. The oils dance in your body and environment and create a new song! We are all in the driver’s seat when it comes to our health and well-being. Selfcare is crucial.

Dianne says “Look at your life and detox all that is holding you back. These are powerful times. We all have Room to Heal, and I will lovingly hold space for you in your individual wellness journey.”

Dianne and her partner Bruce are honoured to assist with your point of pain. “We will ask you to watch, listen and feel as the oils and energy work in concert and harmony with your body.”

Dianne began using oils when her daughter who had digestive issues was going into the Amazon Jungle as part of her University studies. The universe aligned when Dianne met a lady at the markets who introduced her to the use of essential oils and shared how they healed her IBS & so she left with a sample oil to try (Digestzen). Digestzen became the number one go-to oil for all tummy issues!

Dianne is an energy facilitator, healer and light weaver and therefore listening to the voice and sound of the beautiful plants and the magic in their oils was a natural step for her. She has always trusted the earth so by simply adding a few drops each day, she saw the miracles in her life, whether it be social, emotional, physical and/or mental.

It became Dianne’s privilege to share the amazing benefits everyone could enjoy. If you have a friend or family member using doTerra oils, then join them and start your journey too. If you do not have a contact then it would be our honour to initiate your journey to wellness using these high-frequency gifts. Book a session and experience singing your body into a new frequency. Mention this article and receive $5 off your first session. Session’s available: New Body Therapy – a vibrational holistic approach to health $55 Symphony of the Cells protocols with oils applied to spine and feet -$80 Combination treatment with oils applied to feet only and new body therapy -$65

Contact: – www.songdahla.com.au
Email [email protected]
Or text Dianne Butler on 0417-263-425

New Tomorrows

The Editor Cherrie Wilson
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New Tomorrows

After nearly 39 years in business, Bribie Island icon, Dianne (Di) Wells is starting the next chapter in her life. She plans to rest for a while, then travel around Australia in her 6 metre Golden Eagle Tourer. Di took this luxury van on an 800-kilometre trip last Christmas. She said she was pleased with her achievement only scaring herself on one occasion when a large truck sped past her and sucked the van to the point of swaggering.

Once her grey nomad adventure is over, Di plans to settle down to enjoy her golden years on our beautiful Island. She said ‘with its Aussie wildlife diversity and beautiful sandy beaches there is no other place on earth I’d rather be than right here on Bribie. It’s in my heart and in my soul as are the friends I have made here.’

Di has been living on Bribie Island since May 1980 when she and her husband John moved here as newlyweds. Their first home was in Banya Street. John worked for Queensland Rail and Di was nursing at Prince Charles Hospital. They drove to and from Brisbane each day maintaining 100 kilometres speed most of the way and rarely saw another car on the Bribie Island Road.

In 1980, Bribie’s population was around 7,000 and Di said it was like living in a small fishing village. Their neighbours used to stretch fishing nets across the road so they could mend any holes. All the other neighbours would drive around the nets and toot and wave. It was a friendly, relaxed and happy neighbourhood.

Di opened her first business in Bongaree on 14 August 1982. ‘Allure Boutique’ was in the shop front now occupied by the Post Office. The business was very successful and within 18 months Di had moved to larger premises in Kangaroo Avenue where she opened ‘Deckout’. When the Shoe shop next door became available, Di took over that premises, took down a wall and operated the ladies fashion and shoe shop together.

By 1989, ‘Deckout’ was a thriving business that supplied a variety of ladies fashion brands, as well as shoes for men, women and children; however, Di had a vision of opening something big. In August 1994, ‘Wells Cargo Barn’ (WCB) opened on First Avenue. The new venture was a cooperative trading area for women. The Bribie Island Orchestra played at the official opening of WCB, which was attended by Mayor John White and 100 guests. The ‘Barn’ was home to seven businesses – Di’s ‘WCB’; Linda Walcott’s ‘Barn Hair Studio’; Sharon Hawkins‘ ‘Island Accessories’; Sue Cunningham’s ’Clover Magic’; Jackie Russell’s ’Gifts go Troppo’; Donna Overton’s ‘Donna’s Discounts’; and Carol Dobson’s ‘Island Collectibles’. The Kangaroo Avenue ‘Deckout’ was moved to the new First Avenue premises. The name change to ‘Wells Cargo Barn’ solved one delivery name problem that came up from time to time when parcels would arrive addressed to ‘Dickout’. This caused much laughter among staff members and couriers; however, some companies even managed to refer to the new name as Wells Fargo.

In 2003, when the Bribie Island Shopping Centre opened on Goodwin Drive, WCB’s 356 square metres of family shoes and ladies clothing and accessories, ceased trading. The arrival of major shoe and clothing stores in the new centre necessitated a reinvention for Di’s business. So she returned to the Kangaroo Avenue premises and opened ‘Grosso Modo’ which provided fashion for the mature woman. The business had a name change to ‘Anna’s in 2014 and remained in Kangaroo Avenue until 2020. Due to COVID-19, Di traded from her home for a few months. She then opened in the Bribie Island Shopping Centre and finished her retail career in March 2021.

As well as running these successful businesses, Di and her husband John were raising four children and were both very active in the community. Since 1991, Di has been a member of the Bribie Island Surf Life Saving Club. She is a highly qualified volunteer surf lifesaver who has coached all lifesaving disciplines. She also managed the training of our local nippers making sure they understood surf awareness and safety.

John died in 2005 and Di said she, David, Peter, Raylene and Anna all think about him and talk about him often. I asked Di if she had any advice about this next chapter in her life and she said “Stay safe in the retirement, value good health and good relationships. Be generous, optimistic, adaptable and keep on learning. In the words of Clint Eastwood ‘get up every morning, go out, don’t let the old person in’.”

Di was so welcoming to me when I was new to the community and knew no one. She invited Michael and I to join her group of friends at various events and always went out of her way to help me organise Rotary functions. On behalf of our community, I wish Di safe travels and a long, happy retirement.

Meet Lomani ONE IN A MILLION – DOUBLE EXCEPTIONAL

The Editor Cherrie Wilson
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Meet Lomani ONE IN A MILLION – DOUBLE EXCEPTIONAL

Lomani is a 3-year-old with a severely compromised life as a result of an acquired brain injury, with no prospect of a recovery. She has a complex medical diagnosis with underlying hydrocephalus (otherwise known as fluid on the brain) caused by damage during her birth which has resulted in two permanent brain shunts to continuously drain fluid from her brain and complications including autism spectrum disorder, sensory deficiencies, seizures and mild cerebral palsy. There is no cure for hydrocephalus, only management through further brain surgeries, of which she has already had three. Lomani lives on Bribie Island with her mum, Anna.

Lomani requires 24/7 care and almost every day is occupied by therapies including physio, occupational, behavioural psychological, paediatric and aqua to name a few. In addition, she has general medical visits, radiology and neurosurgical treatments. Lomani also undertakes complementary therapies, including equine and canine and has been assessed as an eligible candidate for a ‘Smart Pup’ Assistance Dog (see www. smartpups.org.au) to assist with her autism and regular seizures.

‘Smart Pups’ Assistance Dogs are individually trained to provide assistance to a special needs child. Most people are familiar with guide dogs for the blind, helping people with vision impairment. ‘Smart Pups’ have special ‘task specific’ training so they can assist a young person, from the age of three years and up, with handling day-to-day routines and events. ‘Smart Pups’ give children confidence with emotional and physical support.

A campaign is underway to raise the $20,000 required for a ‘Smart Pup’, but there is a long way to go. Once the $20,000 is raised, it will then take up to two years to train a ‘Smart Pup’ to specifically suit Lomani’s special needs. So, at the earliest Lomani will be five years old before she gets her dog.

This is where Lomani needs your help. Your tax-deductible donation of as little or as much as you can spare will help fast track the process.

Simply put, the sooner the $20,000 is raised, the sooner Lomani will get her dog. To donate please go to: www. smartpups.org.au/campaigns/ smart-pup-for-lomani-159217 Spearheading the campaign to help secure a Smart Pup for Lomani and take on the day-to-day logistics of running the campaign is the Sandstone Point Lions Club.

According to Sandstone Point Lions Club’s campaign manager, Gay Power, “Both the club and I, couldn’t be more enthusiastic about taking on the role of raising this money for Lomani. Over the past few weeks, I have come to know them quite well and realise what special people they both are. They are deserving of all the financial, physical and emotional help we can provide. In fact, Sandstone Point Lions Club has pledged $2,000 towards Lomani’s Smart Pup and are throwing the challenge to all other organisations and service clubs on the island to do the same.”

Lomani has been assessed as ‘twice exceptional’ (exceptional special needs and exceptionally intelligent). Gay said “Her intellect is way beyond her years – staggering even. She’s even helping to raise the money herself by tiedyeing tee-shirts to sell. If you want one just let me know!”

A BIT ABOUT MUM (ANNA): Lomani’s mum was forced to give up her career as a Logistics Specialist to become Lomani’s full-time carer. She is supported by her mother (Lomani’s grandmother) as Lomani’s needs are so great. Anna worked for 14 years in the Ministry of Defence in the UK and served as one of very few civilians in the Falkland Islands, Somalia and Bosnia war zones and was decorated for her service. She migrated to Australia to advance her career in the mining industry. Her days, weeks, months are consumed with Lomani’s needs. If it’s not taking Lomani to medical therapy or an appointment, she is providing ‘nice’ experiences for Lomani, like going to the beach, the park or the zoo after traumatic appointments, just so Lomani can associate her treatments with a ‘nice experience’. Anna has her own home which, whilst laudable under her circumstances, places additional burdens on her with mortgage repayments, maintenance etc.

PLEASE, IF YOU CAN HELP, DIG DEEP! YOUR TAX-DEDUCTIBLE DONATION CAN MAKE A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE TO HELP LOMANI GET HER ‘SMART PUP’ SOONER, RATHER THAN LATER!

Go to: www.smartpups.org. au/campaigns/smart-pup-forlomani-159217 PSST! Lomani is unaware that there is a campaign underway to get her a ‘Smart Pup’, so if you see her out and about with her mum, please don’t mention the dog. Two years of waiting, in the life of a three-year-old, is beyond comprehension.

For more information or obtain a direct link to Lomani’s donation page on the ‘Smart Pup’ website, please contact: GAY POWER M: 0414 233 566 E: [email protected]

The Bribie Islander Gloss Magazine May 7, 2021 Issue 139

The Editor Cherrie Wilson
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The Bribie Islander Gloss Magazine May 7, 2021 Issue 139

Issue 139 OUT NOW. Get all your community news and information. Bribie Islands only community gloss magazine NOW EVERY TWO WEEKS! – Articles on boating, camping, fishing, life, drama, travel destinations, sports and what to see and do on Bribie Island. Covering charities, organisations, places, children’s activities, arts and crafts, tourist destinations, heritage parks, technology, science, music, gardening, and much more.

Download latest digital edition here.

GF QUINOA ANZAC BISCUITS

The Editor Cherrie Wilson
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GF QUINOA ANZAC BISCUITS

INGREDIENTS
125g butter, chopped
2 tablespoons golden syrup
1 cup gluten-free self-raising flour
1 cup quinoa flakes
1 cup desiccated coconut
1/2 cup flaked almonds
3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons hot water

METHOD
Step 1
Preheat oven to 180°C/160°C fan-forced. Line 2 baking trays with baking paper.

Step 2
Place butter and golden syrup in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring, for 3 to 4 minutes, or until melted.

Step 3
Combine flour, quinoa flakes, coconut, almonds, and sugar in a large bowl. Add butter mixture and hot water. Stir with a wooden spoon until combined. Set aside for 5 minutes.

Winelander – April 23, 2021

The Editor Cherrie Wilson
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Winelander – April 23, 2021

Aphone call from my good friend Ernie has had me doing some research on the possible effects of Sulphites and Histamines on wine drinkers as last year after he had enjoyed a glass of his favourite red had what he called a “turn” and could this be related to either of the above?

The truth of the matter is probably beyond a call from me but I can relate what several more informed experts have to say and then leave the conclusion to you. I have over the years had the question thrown at me but as it is something I have never experienced cannot put myself in other’s shoes however several years ago Shirlene, my wife, found that one day she had an upset stomach after enjoying a glass of premium red and this started to happen on a regular basis causing her to stick to white wine which seemed to not have an effect, this lasted for around a year and the problem disappeared, the cause of which even the doctor found hard to explain.

There is a limited truth to the effects of histamine which is present in cheese, fish, meat, yeast products, vegetables including tomatoes and spinach, and wine, it is known to be vasoactive which means it constricts the blood vessels. However, responses such as itching, sneezing, a runny nose, or watery eyes usually occur only when large amounts, exceeding a normal diet are consumed.

Histamine, a biologically active substance is found in a great variety of living organisms and is distributed widely throughout the animal kingdom and is present in many plants, bacteria and insect venom such as bee stings.

The higher levels of histamine found in red wine compared to white wines are probably due to the fact that red wine undergoes a malolactic fermentation which in most white wines doesn’t although many Chardonnays are made using this fermentation process. Double-blind, placebo-controlled studies have shown no correlation between histamine in wine and adverse reactions however perhaps an indulgent evening eating and drinking a selection of highly concentrated histamine related foods may lead one to believe the culprit for a sneezing attack or itchy eyes can be blamed on the last glass of red wine! There again the nasty side effects could also be related to the bad conversation, irritating music or even the rude waiter!

Sulphites such as sulphur dioxide have been used in processes such as winemaking for many years and it was the Romans who first found that by adding this in the winemaking process stopped the fruit from spoiling when after crushing the grape reduced the effects of oxidisation (those of us who can remember enjoying “The Life of Brian” can be forgiven in wondering what else did The Romans do for us?). Unfortunately 5-10% of people with asthma are also allergic to sulphites and the combination of the two can be dangerous and eating or drinking foods or taking drugs with sulphites can be life-threatening.

As additives sulphites can do many things including preventing spoilage and preserving food and beverages by preventing the growth of mould and bacteria. They can stop fruits, vegetables and seafood from discolouring and they can also maintain the strength of certain medications.

Foods and beverages that may have sulphites added include apple cider, avocado dip, beer and wine, condiments, jams, gravies, and molasses, dried fruits and vegetables, fruit and vegetable juices, peeled potatoes (including French fries) pickled meats and vegetables, restaurant food and other prepared foods, shrimp and shellfish. Sulphites can also occur naturally in asparagus, chives, corn starch, eggs, salmon and dried cod, garlic, leeks, lettuce, maple syrup, onions, soy and tomatoes.

By law, Sulphites cannot be added to food that is intended to be eaten raw such as fruits and vegetables and when used as a preservative in food preparation or processing must be listed as an ingredient and as such is shown on the labels of wine bottles which is why Ernie contacted me. Symptoms of a sulphite allergy may include Itchiness, upset stomach, dizziness, drop in blood pressure and even trouble breathing.

I hope this has been informative but I also know from experience that after an enjoyable evening of great food and consumption of fabulous wines the fogginess the following day is usually blamed on that final last glass or two of Tawny Port!

This month I had the pleasure of enjoying several bottles of Rosemount Chardonnay, Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon from their Diamond Range at the silly price of $7 instead of $16. I wonder if a new label is on the horizon and stocks need to be moved as it mystifies me why a good wine is discounted to this level. Anyway Rosemount in the 1980s was the darling of the Chardonnay set and their family made wines were very popular. Established in 1969 by Bob Oatley they rose in popularity especially in the $7-$15 (same price thirty years later!) price bracket until they were bought by Treasury Wine Estates in 2001 for a reputed 1.5 billion dollars, at this time they were also one of Australia’s largest selling wines in America. Within a couple of years, the Rosemount brand had declined and is now just a shell of its former self, their vineyards have been sold off and founder Bob Oatley passed away in Sydney on Jan. 10th 2016 aged 87.

Heathy Meal Planning

The Editor Cherrie Wilson
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Heathy Meal Planning

ONCE YOU KNOW WHICH THE HEALTHIER CHOICES IN THE SUPERMARKET ARE, SHOPPING CAN ACTUALLY GET EASIER, QUICKER AND CHEAPER.
• Plan meals and snacks for the week and make sure you buy everything you will need.
• Write a list and stick to it.
• Don’t shop when you’re hungry so you are less tempted by unplanned choices.
• Concentrate on buying foods from the Five Food Groups and limit discretionary foods.
• Use your label reading skills to work out which are the best choices and look for these each time you shop.

STOCK UP ON BASICS
Stock up on basics with long ‘best before’ dates like:
• Frozen vegetables and canned vegetables without added salt
• Dried legumes and beans, lentils, baked beans and chickpeas canned without added salt
• Frozen fruit, pie pack fruit or fruit canned in juice
• Wholemeal bread, rolls, crumpets, English muffins and wraps to freeze
• Wholegrain pastas, noodles, lasagne sheets, brown rice, barley, bulgur, couscous, polenta and quinoa
• Lean cuts of meat, skinless chicken and fish for the freezer
• Fish canned without added salt
• Eggs (keep these in the fridge for longer shelf life)
• Powdered skim milk, low fat or skim UHT milk, evaporated skim milk. Not only are these products lower in saturated fat, but also lower in kilojoules and good for weight control. Fresh fruit and vegetable section
• Choose as wide a variety as possible, looking for different colours and fruit and vegetables in season. Make sure you don’t run out of these lower kilojoule choices and always have plenty of variety to keep meals and snacks interesting.
• If we can make half our meals coloured vegetables or salad and have smaller portions of the other foods, we will reduce the kilojoules by up to half. Breads and baked goods
• Choose a variety of different types of breads, rolls, wraps, pitas, tortillas, crumpets and fruit bread to keep meals and snacks interesting. However, some items are heavy or large and equal to several serves of bread. For example a café style fruit bread, focaccias, wraps and Turkish rolls can all be equal to twice as many bread serves as you would expect. If you are trying to lose weight, use the nutrition information panel and compare the energy per serve with that of a slice of bread.
• Look for wholegrain varieties and use label reading skills to choose products with less added salt and more fibre
• Limit baked biscuits, cakes and pastries to special occasions and small amounts. Dried legumes, grains and soups
• Dried legumes and grains like barley, bulgur and couscous are low in salt and very cost effective. Choose a variety and follow the instructions on the packet for soaking and cooking.
• Readymade packet and canned soups tend to be high in added salt, so it’s better to make them at home with fewer salty ingredients.

CANNED VEGETABLES & FISH
• Look for vegetables including corn, legumes and tomatoes that are tinned without added salt.
• Use label reading skills to compare products and choose tinned salmon, tuna and sardines with less added salt (sodium)

MEAL BASES, PASTAS & RICES
• Choose wholemeal pastas and brown rice
• Avoid meal bases and readymade pasta and rice meals as these are high in added salt.
• Use label reading skills to choose pasta sauces that are lower in added salt. Breakfast cereals
• Look for wholegrain varieties and use label reading skills to choose products with less added salt and added sugars and more fibre.
• If you are trying to lose weight, keep your serves of heavier cereals like muesli small.

DAIRY CABINET
• Look for 50% less fat cheese with 15g fat per 100g or less
• Keep trying different fat reduced milks until you find what you like
• Look for lower sugar low fat yoghurts which are not only low in saturated fat and added sugars but also great for a filling lower kilojoule mid meal.
• Make your own custards and milk based desserts using low fat milk and limiting adding sugars.
• Use Evaporated skim milk instead of light cream or light coconut milk
• Fat reduced polyunsaturated spreads are lower in kilojoules and a good choice for people wanting to lose weight. Frozen foods
• Avoid discretionary foods, for example those that are fried, battered or crumbed
• Look for a variety of frozen vegetables and fruit Fresh meat, chicken and fish
• Look for different types of lean meat and mince without visible fat
• Look for skinless chicken breasts (lower in saturated fat)
• Choose processed lean meats including ham only occasionally as they are high in added salt and often high in saturated fat.

TINNED FRUITS AND JUICES
• Look for fruit tinned in natural juice with no added sugars or use pie pack fruit
• Avoid too much dried fruit and fruit juice that are higher in energy and increase risk of tooth decay Special dietary products
• Beware of products that are promoted as being carbohydrate modified or lower in kilojoules. Sometimes they have the same kilojoules as the regular product or are just smaller in serve size.
• Use the energy value (kilojoules) on the nutrition information panel to check for yourself.

COMMUNITY MEN’S SHED BRIBIE ISLAND HELPS REMEMBER OUR RETURNED SOLDIERS

The Editor Cherrie Wilson
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COMMUNITY MEN’S SHED BRIBIE ISLAND HELPS REMEMBER OUR RETURNED SOLDIERS

Recently the Men’s Shed Committee was approached by Churches of Christ Residential Aged Care Manager Anna Ward, who asked if the Men’s Shed would be interested in creating an Anzac Display for the Bribie Island Aged Care Facility in Bongaree. Taking up the challenge resulted in weeks of work tracing, cutting, sanding and painting World War One Soldier silhouettes, some complete with lighting. The installation started receiving enormous accolades during construction, even before it was finished and installed.

Now in place, the Anzac Display can be seen by village residents, in the aged care facility gardens and main reception area. Bribie Island Men’s Shed members have been extremely proud to undertake this commission and particularly taking on a project to honour our older village residents who will no doubt be touched by the fantastic display. Remembering those Australians and New Zealanders who sacrificed so much to protect our amazing heritage and way of life. Not forgetting those who have followed and are following in their footsteps.

Another recent project the shed helped with was at Christmas time. The members made twenty wooden toy trains which were donated to the Ronald McDonald House. A great buzz and honour to be involved in.

Please contact us if you have a project you need help with. Phone 0417 078 363.

Community Men’s Shed Bribie Island is an official member of the Australian Men’s Shed Association which operates across our nation. Based at 42 Foley Street, Bongaree. The Men’s Shed is behind the Church of Christ. Members’ meet on Wednesdays in a great environment, complete with substantial space and equipment. Mainly catering for woodworking projects Members’ come from all walks of life.

Men’s Sheds are vital community investments delivering programmes and activities that foster community spirit and contribute to building a more inclusive Australia. Men’s Sheds not only provide diverse memberships, but also provide a platform for men’s physical, emotional, and mental health. This in turn contributes to the sharing of skills, making friends, fellowship, and networking. The shed offers opportunities to positively engage in projects for the local community for the benefit of all.

Not all Men’s Sheds are the same – if you looked inside you might see several men making furniture, perhaps restoring items, fixing things for community organisations. You will see teabags, coffee cups and a comfortable area where men can sit and talk.

Interested parties who would like to see what we do and consider joining, can have one of our famous guided tours any Wednesday morning between 9:00 am and 11:00 am. Visitors must have closed in shoes and follow the latest Covid rulings.

Larrikin Puppets is back post Covid Pandemic

The Editor Cherrie Wilson
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Larrikin Puppets is back post Covid Pandemic

LOCAL BUSINESS – NOMINATED IN NATIONAL AWARDS

The nominees for the prestigious What’s On 4 Kids 2021 Awards sponsored by The Australian Children’s Activities Association (ACAA) have just been announced – and Larrikin Puppets a local Bribie Island business is amongst them! This awards program is one of a kind in Australia and celebrates the best in children’s activities, classes, family events and party entertainers across Australia as nominated and voted for by the experts – parents! Larrikin Puppets from Banksia Beach is a nominee in both the “Best Local Kids Live Show” and “Best Local School Aged Activity for ages 5-12” categories. The 2021 what’s On 4 Kids Awards received over 130 nominations from all over Australia over 32 categories including Industry Leaders, Best Local Baby/Toddler Class, Best Family Business, Best National Pre-schooler Activity & Best Kids Activity for Cultural Diversity.

Owner and principal puppeteer Brett Hansen started Larrikin Puppets in 2012, and the business has grown significantly since. He and his wife and co-puppeteer Elissa Jenkins have even received formal training in the USA under some of the Jim Henson puppeteers from Sesame Street and The Muppets.

Brett Hansen comments, “We present over 200 live puppet shows a year for children and families around South East Queensland and regional Queensland at festivals, shopping centres, libraries, agricultural shows, pubs/RSLs, childcare centres/ kindergartens, vacation care and schools. Our puppet shows and puppetry performance workshops are regularly booked at schools for the Design, Technology and Science unit on puppets in the national curriculum.”

After six months of their live performances were cancelled, Brett and Elissa learned how to set up a basic home studio and transitioned to online/virtual performances using Zoom and Facebook Live.

“It was less of a pivot and more of a pirouette”, says Elissa. Many of these online gigs were ticketed events, as well as performances and workshops contracted by paying clients such as schools, disability organisations, corporates and libraries both here in Queensland as well as interstate and overseas.

Larrikin Puppets even released four original songs for children which aired on children’s radio stations and became available on Spotify and other music streaming platforms.

“We also joined TikTok and made lots of creative short videos with the puppets, gaining 30,000 followers there”, says Brett. Elise Easdown CEO of the What’s On 4 Kids Awards comments, “We feel very privileged to not only work with this industry but to also celebrate them through the What’s On 4 Kids Awards. Winning awards gives the industry recognition and leads to more business for the nominees through family interest”.

All nominations are judged by an independent panel with the ‘People’s Choice’ winners decided on community voting. Voting is done via the website at www.whatson4kids. com.au/awards/.

Voting closes on the 28th of April 2021. The Awards will be held virtually on the 12th of June 2021. FOR MORE INFORMATION, LOGOS/ VISUALS OR FOR A PHOTOSHOOT OPPORTUNITY, PLEASE CONTACT: BRETT HANSEN AT LARRIKIN PUPPETS ON 0430 086 835 AND [email protected].

Want to create more love in your life?

The Editor Cherrie Wilson
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Want to create more love in your life?

Hello there, my name is Maria Christina and I ‘Support others in creating more love within themselves and their life’, with the aid of services such as:

• Aroma Magic Technique
• Crystal Healing
• Emotional Clearing Technique
• Reiki
• Young Living Essential Oils
• Mosaic Creative Therapy
• Guidance and Empowerment
• Meditation

I have always had an interest in natural health from a child and have always worked in industries where I was of service to others, often finding that people will just open up to me and tell me about intimate details of their past, in a short space of time, even in a first meeting. I feel this is because people feel they are in a safe place to share and be truly who they are with me.

• I practice a combination of modalities such as the Aroma Magic Technique which is a soft form of massage that aids in relaxation, reducing stress and building the immune system.
• Crystal therapy is a gentle noninvasive form of alternative healing that works holistically to harmonise the mind, body, emotions and spirit.
• The Emotional Clearing Technique is a very powerful technique that guides the recipient through the barriers and blockages they have set up that are ultimately holding them back in areas of their life.
• Reiki is a healing technique based on the principle that the therapist can channel energy into the patient employing touch, to activate the natural healing processes of the patient’s body and restore physical and emotional well-being.
• I offer appointments for Guidance and Empowerment sessions as well as Meditation.
• Young Living Essential Oils can be used for such things as depression, anxiety, colds, low immunity, sleep issues and even issues in the bedroom. I offer free consultations for physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing.
• I am pleased to announce that I will be starting to run Mosaic classes at the Bribie Island Gallery commencing the 27th of April which will run for 7 weeks from 6 pm – 8.30 pm.
• I find in this class not only do people learn a skill, but they also take time to quieten the mind as well as promote relaxation and have some fun.

If you have any questions or are unsure of how I can assist you, phone for a FREE consultation.

I can also be contacted on 0405 361 882 or creativeandhealingtherapies@outlook. com. Alternatively, you can find me at Woorim markets 2nd Saturday of each month, look out for the purple gazebo!

I believe we are all perfect in our every state, evolving from who we are now, to who we will be tomorrow. Blessings in Abundance, Maria Christina.

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