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A ROTARY PASSPORT CLUB – IS IT RIGHT FOR YOU?

The Editor Cherrie Wilson
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A ROTARY PASSPORT CLUB – IS IT RIGHT FOR YOU?

Often referred to as the World’s first social networking organisation, Rotary was founded by Paul Harris in Chicago in 1905. Today, Rotary International (RI) is one of the World’s leading charities and it has 1.2 million members, in 36,158 clubs in 220 countries/geographic areas of the World. Unfortunately, many people have found that their local Rotary Club, which is a traditional predominantly white anglo Saxon Protestant Club, is not a good fit for them.

However, there is now an innovative new alternative to a traditional Rotary Club. It is called a Passport Club. As the name implies, a Passport Club gives its members a ‘licence’ to serve in many communities and assist other Rotary Clubs by donating time and skills to support a local Club’s Fundraisers. In short, Passport Clubs offer more volunteer opportunities and fewer meetings. A Passport Club fits the needs of busy people who do not have time to attend meetings, but still want to ‘Do good in the World’ and help those in need.

A Passport Club allows its members to use their skills, talents, and time when they can. We are flexible and allow Rotary to fit in with our members lives. Everything we do is transparent. If we say money is raised for a particular cause, that is where the money goes.

Each year, we ask our members to attend only a few Zoom meetings and to participate in 30-40 hours of service in their community. This service can be with a Rotary Club or with other service providers.

Our Passport Club d9560, the first Australian Passport Club has several clusters. For example, on Bribie Island we have five members who get together to organise events. Likewise, there is a cluster in Emerald, Gladstone, and members across Queensland, who work with their local communities, A member of a Passport Club can be anywhere in Australia or in fact globally. Our members are not just retirees, many are Professionals and business people who have busy work and family lives and family commitments.

So, if this sounds like something that interests you and you would like more information please contact Bill Peacock on 0403 686 998

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF A PASSPORT CLUB?

The benefits of a passport club include:

• Flexibility — Having different options for getting involved
• accommodates members’ busy schedules, allowing them more choices for fitting Rotary into their lives.
• Engaging meetings — Meetings can focus on service and socialising rather than speakers and meals. By visiting other clubs’ meetings, members can learn what other clubs are doing and bring new ideas to their club.
• Broad appeal — A passport club often appeals to people who would not join a more traditional club and helps keep people who might otherwise leave Rotary.
• More connections — Members quickly build relationships across the district and beyond.
• Stronger service projects — Connecting with members of other clubs presents opportunities for clubs to partner on service projects to create greater impact.
• Affordability — Costs are kept to a minimum because meetings don’t include meals.

MORETON BAY RED RIDEA SCENIC RIDE AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

The Editor Cherrie Wilson
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MORETON BAY RED RIDEA SCENIC RIDE AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Rotarians are people of action. They are always among the first to respond to disasters, lend a helping hand to those in need or help resolve some of the world’s most difficult and persistent social problems. In recent years, domestic violence has emerged as a major social problem.

And unfortunately, last year’s coronavirus lockdowns, combined with unemployment and financial stress related to the pandemic, have caused domestic violence cases to increase across Australia. The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare says ‘family, domestic and sexual violence is a major national health and welfare issue that can have lifelong impacts for victims and perpetrators. One in six women and one in sixteen men have experienced physical violence from a current or previous cohabiting partner. Furthermore, 25% of women and 5% of men have experienced emotional abuse from a current or previous cohabiting partner.

The situation in Queensland is no different. According to an article in the Guardian on 1 December 2020, Karyn Walsh, Chief Executive of the Brisbane Domestic Violence Service said ‘demand across all programs, including legal support, counselling, and casework, has increased by 30%.’

To do something about this escalating social problem the Rotary Club of Caboolture collaborated with Councillor Tony Latter and came up with the idea of the “Red Ride” against domestic violence. Councillor Tony Latter said, ‘In previous work within this area I have seen firsthand the impact domestic violence has on the lives affected and believe everyone has a responsibility to speak out and take action in their capacity for better social outcomes.’

The Moreton Bay Regional Council, Moreton Bay Industry and Tourism (MBRIT), and other major sponsors quickly came on board to support the event. The idea is to have motorbikes, which will be decorated in red, take a scenic tour around the beautiful Moreton Bay Region. The Red Ride will start on Saturday 1 May 2021 at Caboolture Show Grounds. Starting times will be staggered from 8.00 am and there will be a “blessing of the bikes” as each group takes off.

Breakfast and coffee will be available from food vendors and pop-up stores will have displays explaining domestic violence!

The Red Ride ends at the Woodford Show Grounds where you can enjoy entertainment with Community Radio 101.5FM presenters, Pop-Up Stores and Food Vendors. A Bike “Show N Shine” with the winner chosen by Celebrity Judges.

A “Red Ride” music concert, hosted by singer, songwriter and guitarist, Dave Reynolds will start at 5.30 pm. Chris Knight will share the Stage and will entertain the crowds with some of Buddy Holly’s music and you will think you’re back in 1958! The cost for a Red Rider is $25 and a bike passenger is an additional $25 if both attend the Red Ride Music Concert. General entry is available if you only want to attend the Red Ride Music Concert at the cost of $25.

Tickets can be purchased through Humanitix: https://events.humanitix.com/redride All Proceeds will be donated to ‘Act for Kids’, ‘Save the Children’ and ‘Variety the Children’s Charity.

Come along and join us for a great day out and at the same time send a message to perpetrators that there is no place for domestic violence!

Riana Botha 0412 968 085 [email protected]

Live your most stylish life

The Editor Cherrie Wilson
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Live your most stylish life

Andrea has lived on Beautiful Bribie Island now for the last 13 years after deciding to move from England to sunny Queensland. Andrea has always had a love for fashion and she has honed her skills by working in many different retail stores in the UK, gathering a vast amount of experience and knowledge on how to achieve the perfect look for her customers. Andrea said, “It’s always been a dream of mine for years now, to have my own clothing boutique, doing what I love the most which are bringing unique quality fashion to all ages with that personal touch which I believe is so important”.

Many of you would already know of the effortless & edgy fashion Andrea has provided her customers with as she has run her business Dress’d now for the last 3 years within the Inner Room. Paula the owner of Inner Room gave Andrea a small section of her shop which allowed Dress’d to thrive. With thanks to Paula and her customers support, Andrea has now been able to open up her own clothing boutique and so Dress’d was opened on the 3rd of April with a lot of excitement for this stunning new store.

Dress’d offers a wide range of unique quality clothing that caters for all ages, plus gorgeous Jewellery by DIBORA and a high-quality range of leather shoes and so much more on offer. If you have a love of beautiful, contemporary clothing, jewellery & accessories for the modern women who love to stay on-trend and classy then this gorgeous store has a stunning range of clothes and the most vibrant range of accessories to appeal to even the fussiest of buyers. Build your dream closet as you shop and discover clothing and accessories you will fall in love with.

Come in meet Andrea and be personally styled from head to toe to develop your own style with confidence. Dress’d – Fashion as unique as you are.

The Bribie Islander Gloss Magazine April 9, 2021 Issue 137

The Editor Cherrie Wilson
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The Bribie Islander Gloss Magazine April 9, 2021 Issue 137

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Her Excellency Mrs Linda Hurley becomes VIEW’s very first Patron

The Editor Cherrie Wilson
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Her Excellency Mrs Linda Hurley becomes VIEW’s very first Patron

VIEW Clubs of Australia (VIEW) is delighted to announce Her Excellency Mrs Linda Hurley as the organisation’s first ever Patron.

As a passionate advocate for children’s education, and with close ties to communities across Australia as the wife of the GovernorGeneral, Mrs Hurley is the perfect fit to

represent the organisation. She joins 15,000 members who give tirelessly in their local communities to support young Australians in need.

VIEW, which celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2020, is a national women’s volunteer organisation. More than 300 VIEW clubs across Australia provide members with the opportunity to connect with others in the community, establish lasting friendships and help Australian children experiencing disadvantage through supporting the work of children’s education charity, The Smith Family.

“I’m honoured to be VIEW’s very first Patron. I have long admired the work VIEW members do in their communities, including their fabulous fundraising events, inspiring monthly lunches, fun-filled social activities and importantly, their generous sponsorship of students in need through The Smith Family,” Mrs Hurley said.

“As a teacher, I’ve seen firsthand the transformational power education has on young people. It really does change lives, which is why what VIEW does to help young people is so important to me.”

VIEW National President Anne-Louise O’Connor, said the organisation is extremely proud to announce the new partnership with Mrs Hurley, who demonstrates the qualities of a VIEW member every day in her role. “Her Excellency is a leader in the community and a champion for women working together, generously giving back to communities with genuine interest and care.

“With a long career in education, Mrs Hurley is passionate about supporting young Australians in need to succeed at school – a purpose that has driven VIEW members to collectively become The Smith Family’s largest community sponsor of students on the Learning for Life program,” said Mrs O’Connor. “Her Excellency’s appointment with VIEW will enhance our continuing growth as we look towards our next 60 years. We look forward to working with Mrs Hurley, who we know will be a valuable supporter of our work now and into the future.”

Mrs Hurley and The Governor-General of Australia, His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd) have been involved in VIEW’s activities over many years. In October 2020, they hosted a small reception for VIEW members and representatives from The Smith Family to celebrate VIEW’s Diamond Jubilee 60th Anniversary.

Fishing Report – March 26, 2021

The Editor Cherrie Wilson
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Fishing Report – March 26, 2021

Stacey and Brendan were excited to see a school of tuna chopping up the water under the bridge while chasing baitfish. Sadly, by the time they got up close to try to catch some tuna, it was all over! There have been similar reports coming from the mouth of Ningi and the north end of White Patch.

Following the bait have been some good-sized fish. Grassy sweetlip have been taking lures and fresh bait, particularly as you get further north. Ningi Creek hadn’t been showing much of anything for a while but Poverty Creek and the 112s are holding a few good grassy sweetlip. Jaimi picked up a beauty from the hole that lies halfway between the first green marker near the Avon wreck and the red marker at the entrance to Pacific Harbour. Between Ningi Creek and the Avon, Mason and Ollie got onto some good bream, 25-37cm, using freshly caught yabbies. In the same area, Terence and Tracey also caught some big bream and sweetlip, using squid and mullet.

Flathead has been giving Ningi Creek a miss lately too, it probably will improve with this rain to flush it out and freshen it up. The better fishing for flathead has been on the rising tide, on the sandbar north of the Avon wreck and up around White Patch. Samantha and Craig caught a 90cm whopper, up that way, too big to keep but they were happy just to catch it. Prawn baits and prawn lures have yielded improving results lately. The prawn season was slow to start this season – too much good weather, not enough rain and winds coming from the wrong quarter. Over the past fortnight, prawn numbers have picked up and that has encouraged the flathead and the bream, who don’t mind chasing prawns – either the real thing or lightweighted plastics.

To use prawn-lures, cast over the water and bring them skipping back near the top. Hanging out under the Bribie end of the bridge, when the tide is just starting to run should work well, especially early mornings or evenings when the prawns are often busiest. Had another conversation with someone last week about the huge rays and shovelnose sharks caught in the Passage over the last few months, as well as lots of smaller ones. The question was raised, whether or not the balance of fish species in the Passage was being “tipped” because not enough shovelnose are being taken, in comparison to the numbers of other fish. I have no answer for this, but there are a few good recipes for them on the web.

Another catch that no-one wants is the eel. Emma says they caught “a big heap of moray eels”, on the drift past Pacific Harbour. They were big and so many that nothing else came near the bait. You can eat them too, you know! One bloke we know just whacks them on the BBQ; another friend cuts them into steaks. Out of the Passage, there have been plenty of boats chasing the mackerel and bonito around the south cardinal marker – and some good reports of catches.

Col and his mates just came back from a 4wd trip up the ocean side – they used most baits all the way up the beach, squid, pillies and freshly caught yabbies included. It wasn’t until they got up north, where they got a few nibbles but, even then, nothing else. Col said one problem was the strong NE breeze, which pulled the line back as he cast it – “a very wild ocean up there today, surfable” – but not really fishable this time.

You Wonderful Bribie Islanders!!

The Editor Cherrie Wilson
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You Wonderful Bribie Islanders!!

Well, it all started well after 4 o’clock on Friday afternoon, when my non-furry Dad was about to escort me to the dog park next door. But Mum insisted we drive to the Bribie Island BOQ first before they closed, as she needed to make a last-minute deposit.

So, like an armoured bear in my bright red harness, sitting behind Dad in the back seat, but without pressure from my 5m lead, I worked out quickly how to wiggle my front legs down through the two bottom holes of this restrictive gear, as I hate wearing it except while walking. Then, slipping out altogether within seconds – puppy-play!

Neither Mum nor Dad had turned around to look behind their seats, so no one knew I was free.

When Dad stopped at the BOQ car park, and Mum opened her car door, I saw my adventure, leapt like a gazelle over the headrest of Mum’s seat and was in the car park before she had even stepped out of the car. I knew she could not catch me, because she calls herself an Octogenarian Dinosaur and although I‘m not quite sure what that really means, I think it’s to do with the fact that both Mum and Dad are very old. But as I, Nouguietoo, am just a 2kg, 25-week-old Chihuahua puppy, with lightning speed and the athletic ability to jump extremely high and turn 180 degrees in mid-air, this was my day! Both Mum and Dad took a few seconds with their creaky bones to get out of the car, so I had a great head start. “Don’t try to run, Darling,” Dad called out protectively to Mum, “I’ll catch him!”

Oh, yes, we’ll see about that! The sun was still out, but it was starting to spit and I don’t like the rain. I thought I’d better make the best of it quickly, so I crisscrossed the main road several times outside Woollies and the other shops. Oh, what fun! I slipped in and out between the cars, even they could not stop me, nor could the shoppers on the footpath trying to grab me. One young man did succeed in clasping his hands around my belly, but with my silky-smooth puppy coat, bushy tail and excessive speed I just slipped straight out of his arms without effort. Other men and women tried to pick me up also, but what chance did they have against an Olympian like me! Even my lovely Dad failed to get hold of me as he attempted to curtail my speedy escape. No wonder people call me all sorts of weird names: ferret, joey, foxy, lightning streak, little shit, baby German Shepherd, and even bat, because of my long black ears.

Then, all of a sudden, all cars stopped on the main road, and not for that pedestrian crossing either! Two guys from separate cars jumped out of their vehicles, left them standing there in the middle of the road, and started walking towards me from opposite directions. While more and more pedestrians accumulated on the footpath, others joined me back on the road itself. Ah, ah, but this is not good! When I dashed back onto the footpath outside Liquorland, I was corralled into a tight semicircle by Dad, the two drivers and pedestrians, all of whom, their arms outstretched, herding me right into the off-license and the shop door was shut immediately, blocking my escape.

It wasn’t till captured securely in Dad’s arms, people clapping and Dad thanking everyone for their tremendous help, that I realised I was in trouble. But Dad never slapped my bum. He just told me off. So, as he carried me back to our car at the other end of the car park – my adventure starting point – I cleaned his ears and licked his face to say sorry.

But the reason I am writing this now, YOU WONDERFUL BRIBIE ISLANDERS, Is that I am terribly ashamed to have caused you all that trouble and I want to thank every one of you so very much for certainly having saved my life and having taught me a lesson I will never forget.

As Dad started the car, a lady also leaving the carpark, driving in the opposite direction, stopped right next to us, leaning over towards Dad with “It might be a good idea to have him on a lead next time!” “Little do you know?” I burst out indignantly, “It wasn’t Dad’s fault!” But the lady did not understand me.

Scaly – Breasted Lorikeet (Tricoglossus chlorolepidotus)

The Editor Cherrie Wilson
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Scaly – Breasted Lorikeet (Tricoglossus chlorolepidotus)

Scaly-breasted Lorikeets are a common sight on Bribie Island and are breeding residents, as are the more common Rainbow Lorikeets. From time to time, we have visits from Musk Lorikeets and Little Lorikeets, but these are brief and related to flowering native trees. There are 6 species of Lorikeets in Australia.

Scaly-breasted Lorikeets are medium-sized lorikeets at 22- 24 cm and 71-97g in weight and second in size to Rainbow Lorikeets. They are mostly green with red bills, eyes and underwings. Feathers on their necks and breasts are tipped with yellow which gives them a scaly appearance – hence the name. They are the only lorikeets with all green heads. When feeding in green foliage they are difficult to detect. Their call is similar to that of Rainbow Lorikeets but has a sharper, shriller ring. Flight is rapid through the trees with a splash of red showing under the wing as they fly. Male and female are similar in appearance. At night large flocks often roost with other Lorikeet species in tall trees making much noise until they settle for the night.

They are found in most types of vegetation on the east coast of Australia from Cooktown to about Wollongong and west in Queensland to about Charleville and have been introduced to southern Victoria. Eucalypt forests, woodlands, heathlands, parks and gardens are favourite food hunting grounds. They are both sedentary and migratory – moving when food runs out and flying to new areas where there are fresh supplies.

Diets are made up of mainly nectar and pollen which they extract with the help of their brush-tipped tongues. Eucalyptus flowers are their main source of food, but they also feed on other native flowers, garden flowers, fruits and seeds. Some grain farmers regard them as pests if they raid their crops.

Breeding takes place in our local area from about August to February. Nests are built in hollow limbs and there is often a scramble with other birds fighting for the not-soabundant hollows. Wood dust made by the parent birds lines the nest where 1-3 pure white eggs are laid. Males provide the food while the female incubates the eggs for about 23-25 days. Both parents feed the chicks which leave the nest after about 6 weeks.

Scaly-breasted Lorikeets were first described in 1820 by a German naturalist, Heinrich Kuhl. The scientific name comes from the Ancient Greek – Khloros – “green-yellow” – and lepidotos – “scaly”. Their conservation status is secure in their habitat areas. The population appears to be stable. The shortage of hollows for nesting is always a worry.

The Dry By: Elaine Lutton

The Editor Cherrie Wilson
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The Dry By: Elaine Lutton

This article will not be a critique of that excellent crime novel by Jane Harper, nor will it be about the recently released Australian film starring Eric Bana which I would urge you all to attend.

I read the novel several years ago whilst I was visiting my son in Melbourne, on his recommendation. He is an avid reader of fiction, there is always a book beside his bed. As a man, he is a far cry from the little boy who once told me that reading was a sport for girls!

No, the dry I am referring to is my very own “dry”, my attempt to give up the demon drink for the entire month of February.

“Why?” you might ask. In my case, the lead up to Christmas, Christmas itself, New Year and then my influx of visitors had led to an intake of alcohol way beyond that recommended by the Australian Medical Council and I was determined to correct this fall from grace and so prove to myself that I did not have an addictive personality. As an extra incentive, I had a referral for a blood test that I had been carrying around for the past two months or so, and I desperately wanted my results to impress my lovely doctor. I knew it could be done as my record for abstinence had stretched for eight and a half weeks on a previous occasion for differing reasons.

I mentioned to a friend that I would not be having a glass of red wine or “bubbles” with her as February was going to be my Lenten month. She merely laughed in what I considered to be a very unfeeling fashion and pointed out that I had chosen a good month for it, February being the shortest month of the year. This had never crossed my innocent mind but I did inwardly congratulate myself on the wisdom of my choice.

Yes, choice, and that might be the difference because I do have friends who are on a lifetime dry for a variety of reasons. None of them are “wowsers” and several still have their tongues hanging out when a festive season comes around. I unreservedly admire their fortitude and am at a loss as to how I might cope in these circumstances. Very badly, I suspect. There is light at the end of my particular tunnel but theirs is a lifetime sentence.

I was fortunate though, in that I am old enough for no-one to have heard of the perils of drinking champagne, eating soft cheeses and salamis, the consuming of oysters and even soft-boiled eggs when I was pregnant. Heavens above, I was even known to smoke the very occasional cigarette. Poor girls nowadays get very disapproving stares if they appear to be in an interesting condition and are seen to be so much as sniffing at the contents of their partner’s glass. And a nine-month dry term is not all they get for their night of fun and frivolity, there is the business of breast-feeding the resultant babe with the lengthening, not shortening, of the sentence for good behaviour. Most unfair. I am totally amazed that the human race manages to continue! What a breed of stalwart women we have raised!

Not for one minute would I encourage the prospective Mothers of our Nation to disregard these very necessary warnings; what has been learnt cannot be unlearnt. It is just that I am grateful for my ignorance during my time of fecundity.

I once, very unwisely, confessed to my drinking whilst I was pregnant with my children. My son exclaimed, in what I hope was mock horror, “You mean I would have been even more handsome and intelligent!” He really is a very modest fellow!

At the time of writing this, it would seem I have eight days, nineteen hours and thirty minutes approximately to go before I can front up to the local vampire clinic and get them to take a sample of the red stuff and scour it for any traces of past or present wickedness. Not that I am counting of course! It will then only remain for me to visit my lovely G.P. (see above) and receive his congratulations on being an exceptionally well-behaved young lady.

After this, I can hasten home, retrieve all the bottles I have hidden from myself, assuming I can remember where I placed them, and, NO! You thought I was going to say, get plastered, didn’t you? I have no intention of undoing all the good work I have achieved at such cost, but I do have an important birthday luncheon of a friend to attend the next day, and I shall allow myself a celebratory glass of Bubbles in honour of the occasion.

Easter Super-Sundae

The Editor Cherrie Wilson
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Easter Super-Sundae

INGREDIENTS
• 80g white chocolate melts
• pink food colouring
• 460g Woolworths unfilled vanilla sponge cakes
• 2 tbs icing sugar
• 3 large bananas, peeled, sliced
• 250g strawberries, hulled, sliced
• 125g blueberries
• 1L Woolworths hot cross bun flavoured ice-cream
• 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
• 300ml thickened cream
• 20g unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup golden syrup
• 2 tbs brown sugar
• 1 tbs cocoa
• 100g dark chocolate, chopped

METHOD
1. Draw bunny ears on baking paper and place on a flat tray. Melt chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl on 50% power for 30 seconds. Spoon over the paper, spreading to form the outer ear, leaving centres bare. Chill until almost set. Add 2-3 drops food colouring to remaining chocolate and combine until pale pink. Spoon into centre of ears. Chill until set.

2. To make the choc fudge sauce, place 1/2 cup cream, butter, syrup, sugar and cocoa into a small saucepan. Whisk over medium heat until smooth and combined. Increase heat to medium-high and bring to a simmer. Remove from heat, add chocolate and stir until melted. Cool. Whip remaining cream until soft peaks form. Chill.

3. Preheat oven grill to high. Line a large baking tray with baking paper. Cut one sponge layer (tightly wrap remaining layer in plastic wrap and freeze for another use for up to 2 months) into 2cm-wide strips. Lay strips, cut sides facing up, close together on tray. Sift over half the icing sugar. Turn slices over and dust with remaining sugar. Grill for 2 minutes on each side. Remove from grill and cool.

4. Break sponge strips into chunks and layer into a large glass bowl with fruit, ice-cream and some choc fudge sauce. To serve, top with whipped cream, drizzle over sauce, scatter over almonds and arrange bunny ears.

Easy Fish Tacos

The Editor Cherrie Wilson
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Easy Fish Tacos

INGREDIENTS
425g pkt Birds Eye Oven Bake
Original Crumb Fish Fillets
6 small flour tortillas, warmed
1/2 cup (130g) tomato salsa
3 cups (180g) finely shredded lettuce
2 tomatoes, seeded, chopped
2 tablespoons red onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh coriander, chopped
1 cup (120g) shredded reduced-fat tasty cheese
Light sour cream, to serve
Lime wedges, to serve

METHOD
Step 1
Cook the Birds Eye Oven Bake Fish Fillets following packet directions. Remove from oven and halve the fillets crossways.
Step 2
Spread the tortillas with salsa. Fill with lettuce, tomato, onion and coriander. Top with fish pieces and sprinkle with cheese. Serve with sour cream and lime wedges.

Hypnotic

The Editor Cherrie Wilson
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Hypnotic

I f you are looking for one of the biggest ranges of clothing for ladies in the area then you can go no further than our very own Hypnotic Fashion Boutique on Benabrow Avenue. The exciting news is that it is now under new ownership by a now local lady called Bernie and she is stocking a huge range of tops, dresses, pants, jewellery and shoes. The emphasis has changed a little bit to provide a bigger and better range of ladies clothing and shoes suitable for the ladies who live on Bribie. The boutique now stocks new brands including Ruby Rein and Sea of love that is perfect for our weather and lifestyle here on Bribie.

“Since taking over the reins in December last year I have been spending a lot of time understanding what the ladies of this island want and need and spending time sourcing it. We have now got to the point where the range is large and ever-changing and from the feedback I am receiving the customers love it!” said Bernie.

I used to live on the Sunshine Coast but moved here in January to be close to the business, now it’s just a 10-minute commute from Woorim. I love living on Bribie Island, the people are so friendly and the beaches are clean and beautiful. Bernie brings much experience to Hypnotic Fashion after owning clothing boutiques on Sunshine Coast and also a 6-year stint overseas at the helm of her own clothing design and manufacture business.

She says that one of the most satisfying parts of the business is meeting all the lovely customers who come in and helping them find something that they love.

Word of mouth spreads quickly on Bribie and she is noticing that friends tell their friends and they tell their friends and family so it is amazing how quickly the work has spread.

There will be changes afoot though, look out for a name change in the near future. Hint: it will be named after a popular cocktail!

Bernie aims to provide a large range of quality clothing and shoes at great prices, there is always something exciting happening and new stock arrives twice per week. So if you are in the area drop into Hypnotic on Benabrow near Big Bun Bakery and be impressed by what you see!

Pumicestone Passage Probus Know How to have Fun

The Editor Cherrie Wilson
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Pumicestone Passage Probus Know How to have Fun

Probus offers the three Fs !
FUN
FRIENDSHIP
FELLOWSHIP

Well, Pumicestone Passage Probus like the emphasis on FUN.

On the 9th of March at the Annual General Meeting, a new committee was elected with Paul Deacon the new President. It is a great group of people who have made many good friends and meet up for lots of activities each month. They really know how to have fun but Paul is making Fun the priority for 2021. So what sort of things do the club do that are fun?

Every month there is a walk and morning tea at one of the many Lovely cafes on Bribie. Of course, if you are really fit you don’t need to walk just turn up for the coffee and cake.

There is a fishing group every month with a BBQ. So? Do they BBQ the catch? Well if they caught something worth cooking they might but snags and bacon usually fit the bill.

There is a speaker every month at the meeting which is always entertaining. Then most of us stay for lunch and catch up with friends Every month we go out for dinner this month to the Thai. S

ometimes we go off the island perhaps for a picnic in beautiful Queensland or to the theatre in Brisbane or Redcliffe. There are also plans afoot for a holiday in November which sounds very interesting.

We meet every second Tuesday at the RSL 9 for 9.30 am. Why not come along as a visitor and see for yourself what a great group it is.

Come and enjoy the Fun, Fellowship and Friendship. See you there!! Kathy Vincent Vice President

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