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Meet Your Local Tradie

The Editor Cherrie Wilson
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Meet Your Local Tradie

Hi. I’m Jamie – owner/operator of Aquaneo Pool and Spa Store. We are a pool and spa equipment and service provider, and our warehouse shop is located at 179 – 181 First Avenue, Bongaree (halfway between the servo and the cinema). We are proud to announce that Aquaneo has now been successfully operating for more than 9 years, and I have personally been working in the pool & spa industry for over 25 years (here in Australia, in the USA and in Europe).

Aquaneo is more than just a local business. We are one of the most successful online pool & spa equipment sellers in Australia. We offer over 600 products online at extremely competitive prices, which include fast free delivery, meaning you can shop in-store or from the comfort of your lounge. With over 50,000 sales on E-Bay, we are now a Platinum seller, which means we are doing something right! Our products are also sold on Amazon, Catch, Kogan, and on our own website, www.aquaneo.com.au.

Our shop has recently been renovated with additional shelving and a new layout, due to the large range of stock. If there is a particular part that you cannot find, we will try to order it in for you. We also offer free water testing with our state of the art equipment, and we can provide you with a detailed print-out of your pools performance. Advice is free, and we can let you know what is needed to keep your water healthy for you and your family. We have everything you need to keep your pool and spa water balanced, as well as products and equipment to keep your pool stain free.

Our pool and spa servicing is a steal at just $55/month (+ chemicals if needed). We don’t do things by half – our pool services are thorough and reliable, and we cover all areas of Bribie Island, Sandstone Point and Ningi. Leaving your pool servicing to the experts means you can relax and enjoy your weekends, whilst we do all the hard work. We offer excellent customer service (with a smile), honesty and transparency, low prices, free advice, and free home delivery of your chemicals and equipment. Take a look at what we offer in-store, online (www. aquaneo.com.au) or over the phone by calling us on 1300 297 502. WE GUARANTEE TO BEAT ANY SAME PRODUCT PRICE ON THE ISLAND. Open MondayThursday 9am – 4pm, Friday 9am – 3pm, and Saturday 9am – 12pm.

Creative Courtyards

The Editor Cherrie Wilson
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Love your gardens but short on space? With the move to large houses on small blocks of land, courtyard gardens may be the answer to your flora fantasies.

Any well-designed garden has rooms within the overall space, resulting in a greater focus on individual themes and secluded nooks to find respite from a busy world. Think of your courtyard as one of these rooms, ready to dress up with your favourite outdoor decor. Be creative & daring in your practical choices.

A great start to your planning is to walk around the space and notice what you see from each of the entry points, and what you don’t want people to see. Perhaps there are services like airconditioning units that need to be hidden whilst not impacting their performance. Or neighbours that are just a little too friendly? An appealing solution is to use oiled wood slat screens which not only keep the unwanted sights hidden but also become a feature in themselves. Remember to include woody, earthy tones in your garden to help the admirer dissolve into the tones of nature. As space is at a premium, select one quality feature to draw the eye of the visitor. A fountain, statue, decor pot or highlight plant will make a world of difference. Consider installing garden pavers or tiles to provide a solid, low maintenance surface to define your space. Do you want your space to be on the one level or do you prefer to have multiple mini-terraces to explore? A section of wooden decking or several wooden stages can add the wow factor to an otherwise mediocre layout.

Use above ground garden beds & planters to frame your plants. Think of how you will water plants and where the excess water will runoff. Incorporate drainage channels – something as simple as decorative stones & gravel are an ideal solution, and they can help highlight your areas of plantings.

And seating is a must. It could be incorporated into the raised garden beds or built as a standalone fixture. Top priority is that it needs to be comfortable. Courtyard yards are your chance to escape from the unforgiving materials of your dwelling, so give yourself permission to lazily relax and succumb to the beauty of your mini-paradise.

Plant selection needs to be optimised to suit the environment of your courtyard. Is it shaded in the morning but baking in the afternoon’s western sun? Sunny all day or totally shaded. Choose wisely as every plant will make an impact in your small space.

Choose different height plants to add interest and install a trellis to create a green wall of freshness. Tall pots can help your short plants look amazing. Most of all have fun. Courtyard gardens should reflect your personality & creativity. Be prepared to make mistakes and then try something different. Wise gardening doesn’t happen though knowing, it comes through doing. Grow forth & be lush!

The Caboolture Region Environmental Education Centre

The Editor Cherrie Wilson
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The Caboolture Region Environmental Education Centre

I f you’re wanting a great day out, the Caboolture region environmental education centre (creek) is well worth a visit.

The main building feels very friendly and accessible. There are educational displays and lots of children’s activities. We were there on a Wednesday and it was very gratifying to see so many people going for a walk, young parents having coffee near the playgrounds and a yoga class in progress in the open-air pavilion. Our primary focus was the native plant nursery. The volunteers there were very knowledgeable and helpful.

We were given a list of plants that would be suitable for Bribie Island (coastal heath species) and what plants they had in stock. At $2 each for the smaller plants, we were able to buy a good array of native plants. The nursery is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 7am. -3pm. Enquiries:38889285.

The CREEC website gives a good overview of the facilities. It struck us how wonderful it would be if, as a community, we developed a similar education and activity facility here! Here is a list of the coastal heath plants in stock at CREEC: Acacia cincinnata Acacia hubbardiana Austromyrtus dulcis Banksia aemula Boronia keysii Gahnia Sieberi Goodenia rotundiforia Hakea actites Hibbertia vestita Hovea acutifolia Leptospernum liversidgeii Leptospernum speciosum Philotheca queenslandica.

The Winnett Diary Pt2

The Editor Cherrie Wilson
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The Winnett Diary Pt2

13th July, 1882 blowing a gale which increased by mid-day into a hurricane with rain; the spanker sheet, foretopsail, foregallant sheet, main-sheet and foremainsheet blown into ribbons at 1 o’clock – we were hove to, all sail reefed and riding the storm out, drifting leeward, the wind S.W. by S., shipping little water, but rolling about rather freely; causing all our moveables to travel about, more comical than agreeable; had dinner with great difficulty.

14th July – morning dawned cold and miserable; still drifting we look so funny wrapped up to try and keep warm, one would think we were on a walking expedition; `tis colder than December at home.

15th July – fair wind; again going splendidly Lat. 38.12S. Long. 4.13W, birds flying around ship, saw an albatross.

16th July, weather bitter cold, but going apace; no church service now as `tis too cold to stand on deck.

17th July, bitter cold with snow, hail and fog; little ones are perishedlooking, and the ship rolls occasionally causing the poor dears to fall and squall; some tanks of rotten potatoes thrown overboard today.

18th July, sailing first-class, a fine bracing wind; the Captain and sailors look pleased; they enjoy the blowing.

19th July – Lat. 43.49S, Long. 15.51E – going well still; got cheese as a treat from the doctor; several of the women went and asked for beer; said they couldn’t eat cheese without beer; but they didn’t get it for all their begging; some are never satisfied.

20th July – weather cold and wet, sea washing over vessel at 8 p.m. We were all startled by a thundering noise overhead; we though the mast had broken, but on enquiry found that a heavy sea had come and carried away two meat barrels and the cannon which were strapped to the deck; the noise was terrific and during the night the sailors were standing in four feet of water, poor men, they have to endure severe hardships.

21st July – storm raging; no one allowed on deck but sailors as it is not safe for those unaccustomed to sea life.

22nd July – weather clearing; the hatchway open, and we have a little fresh air; we are busy cleaning up for Sunday.

23rd July – weather cold, but fine, storm abated now; glass 33 degrees; the doctor has been round and says he will allow beer to the women tomorrow.

24th July – cold still, but fine; glass 40 degrees.

25th July – bitter cold today `tis freezing; going steadily, 12 knots an hour; passed the Orontes again at 9 p.m.; she had passed us in the storm and the Captain had been trying to overtake her; he has succeeded though the sea was high and rough in Lat. 43.55S Long. 52.48E.

26th July – we have had a trying night; the sails were reefed and the ship lay to, and didn’t it roll delightfully, tins, slippers, bags, small boxes, and everything moveable tottering about under the beds from one side to the other, such searching for lost property next morning was laughable; the sea dashed high over the ship threatening to engulf her every moment; one of the lifeboats was loosed and to make matters worse we had a visit from the rats, they eat a hole in the bedclothes and we felt uncomfortable when we felt them tugging away at the foot of the berth; they are not one bit afraid of us. We got marmalade today to console us for the rolling we got last night.

27th July – day fine, but still a cold wind out, all are keeping tolerably well, at intervals the sea keeps washing over the side making us shiver when we hear it.

28th July – a very snowy day, but not as cold as yesterday, shipping very heavy seas; caught eight rats.

29th July – weather improving; going steadily; one of the sailors caught a large bird called Mollyhawk; it weighed 18 lbs; commencing to snow and hail.

30th July – Lat. 42.5 Long. 75.33E – it is fine today; but the sea does wash over our vessel; every thundering wave threatening to shiver our noble ship; one of the wash-houses and two tubs washed overboard; `tis beginning to snow again and very cold; some of the married folk are having a row; the doctor had to be sent for to put a stop to it. 31st July – weather clearing snow all gone, but the cold is awful; our ship is surrounded with birds, mollyhawks, waterhens, and Cape pigeons, they look so pretty skimming over the water; the men are busy trying to catch them.

1st August – weather a little finer today; getting nearer the sun; birds very plentiful but going too fast to catch them. Opened all sail about 9 p.m. and went along with a steady.

The Skies Above Bribie

The Editor Cherrie Wilson
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The Skies Above Bribie

The December Sky on Bribie, brings us the very familiar star pattern of Orion, The Great Hunter, rising in the east. This constellation contains the bright Red Giant Star, Betelguese. A star fast approaching the end of its life and recently has been the source of curiosity by astronomers all over the world, as it was unexpectedly growing dimmer. It has regained its brightness now, but this occurrence was totally unexpected and still open to theories as to why this star, normally our 10th brightest star, went through this event. The dagger of the Orion contains the well-known Orion Nebula, easily seen with binoculars and photographed beautifully here by reader and local resident, Katherine Miller. A huge cloud of dust and gas with amazing colours.

Across from Orion is the brightest star in our night sky. Sirius, a white star, bright because of it being only 8 light-years away from earth. It is actually moving slowly towards our solar system and over the next 60,000 years will grow brighter. North of Orion, we can see the constellation of Taurus, characterised by a V shape of stars, headed by the bright orange supergiant, Alderbaran.

Our object of the month is a beautiful open cluster of stars near Alderbaran, called The Seven Sisters, and inspiration for the Subaru car logo. Easily visible to the naked eye and photographed exceptionally well by local Katherine Miller. Her photograph clearly shows blue nebulosity of stars being born in the cluster. Also in Taurus is the famous Crab Nebula, remnants of a star exploding on 4th July 1054. The exploding star or Supernova was visible in daylight for almost a month. Now however it is extremely difficult to see without a large telescope, which was used in my photograph of the object.

The Geminids Meteor shower should put a display of shooting stars, peaking on December 13th and 14th, with the possibility of up to 50 shooting stars, or meteors, an hour, always a source of wonder watching natures display.

No milky way is visible through December, but Mars dominates as the bright red object high in the sky, however on December 21st Jupiter and Saturn, to the west, will be in conjunction and almost appear as one. Start watching them now to see them get closer and closer. The last time they were this close was in 1623. Quite an amazing sight.

On December 27th the moon will occult, or pass in front of, a reasonably bright star. With this event just prior to the full moon, binoculars or a small telescope will be required. These events are nature’s most instantaneous events as the moon has no atmosphere and a star has no size as seen from earth, so the star will instantly disappear.

Always ready to answer questions by email bribie_astronomer@proton mail. com I would like to take this opportunity to wish all on Bribie a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year. Keep looking to the heavens and learning, but above all stay safe.

Arrival – A Rite of Passage

The Editor Cherrie Wilson
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Arrival – A Rite of Passage

Have you noticed the sudden influx of incredibly handsome young punks to the island, accompanied of course, by their gorgeous young handmaidens?

I may be old but not too old to take an interest. They certainly make different christmas decorations and a vast improvement on inflatable santas at that. Yes, school is out for our grade 12’s who have had the most torrid final year in scholastic history and I, for one, wish them all the best. That rite of passage known as schoolies has begun.

This year I am taking more than usual interest as my own grandson has gone up the Sunshine Coast with nine of his mates to celebrate. What a year he has had! The stress of assignments, exams, part-time work, school when possible, homeschooling, worry about his final marks and what next year may bring, learning to drive, managing his social life and more, he certainly deserves a week or so to let his hair down and relax, responsibly of course. It was amusing to watch his mother go through all the same concerns that her father and I had gone through with her at a similar time in her life.

I think her older boyfriend, now husband, thought that we were being somewhat irresponsible to give her permission to go down the Gold Coast for her Schoolies. He solved the problem by taking a week off work and went down to join her and to keep an eye on her doings. I cannot remember if this made Don and I worry more or less. The following year it was her brother’s turn to fly the early stages of his academic coop and he too, flew south to the Gold Coast, again with a flock of his friends.

Not that he entirely escaped family supervision as his sister and boyfriend decided that they had had such a good time the previous year that they paid him a surprise visit lasting some days. It was fortunate that they all got on so well and do so even to this day.

I do remember that my son made an excellent forgery of an identity card, saying he was eighteen so he could gain entrance into clubs not so much for the purpose of drinking but dancing!

We did stop the young lad going into business and selling similar cards to his mates many of whom were still only seventeen years old in those days.

We were sad to squash such enterprise but did point out that it was highly illegal and paying a heavy fine was no way to start his holiday. My grandson has no such worries as the vast majority of his friends will already have turned 18 years and not even COVID can subdue the dancing, at least not in outside venues.

The other worry is alcohol.

You know what they say, too much and the boys fight and the girls cry. Hopefully, they will not over-indulge and think they are Superman and attempt to leap tall buildings in a single bound, nor will they waste a single day of their precious week by being confined to bed by that dreaded punishment of the over-indulgers, the hangover. As for S-x, the least said the better.

My daughter did attempt to give some well-meaning advice on the matter but was rewarded by the rolling of eyes and a quick exit. No, we will leave them to their own devices, they already know it all, and just pray that they enjoy themselves as they deserve to do so and return safely to their families, ready to start on the next stage of their lives journey

Eating Away From Home

The Editor Cherrie Wilson
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Eating Away From Home

Choosing Healthier Meals, Snacks And Drinks Can Be More Challenging When You’re Away From Home. Sometimes The Available Choices Are Only Those Higher In Saturated Fat, Added Sugars, Added Salt And Kilojoules.

A Few Simple Tips Can Make It A Whole Lot Easier To Eat A Variety From The Five Food Groups And Limit Discretionary Foods And Extra Kilojoules.

Think about what food and drink might be available and plan what you will have. Consider taking some food and water with you.
WHEN TRAVELLING
• Consider taking some healthy food and water with you.
• Stop at a bakery or café for lunch and ask for a salad, wholegrain roll or wrap.
• Avoid pies, pastries and other discretionary food.

Takeaway food
• Choose bread based options like wraps, kebabs, souvlaki, hamburgers.
• Avoid deep fried and pastry options.
• Include extra vegetables and salad.
• Choose smaller portions or share with someone else and add a green salad to reduce the kilojoules of the meal.
• Limit high fat, high salt sauces and toppings like cheese, fatty meats and mayonnaise (ask for less).
• Drink plenty of water.
• Don’t upsize unless it’s with a side salad.

WITH FRIENDS
• Offer to take a salad or fruit platter to dinner or lunch with friends.
• If you know you will be able to fill half your plate with salad, you can choose less of the other dishes are limit the kilojoules of the meal.
• Try to serve yourself, so that you can control your portion size.
• Plan meals around activities or outdoor settings. For example: go to the park, organise a picnic, go for a walk, include informal
games or sports like barefoot bowls, bocce, frisbee, backyard cricket. Taking the focus off the food helps limit the opportunities
to overeat or to drink too much alcohol.

AT RESTAURANTS
It can pay off to plan your eating strategy before arriving at a restaurant. This gives you more control and discipline in making
good food choices from the menu:
• Consider asking for an entrée sized or a smaller serve.
• Think about asking for extra vegetables or salad with your meal. This is especially good for limiting kilojoules when eating out. A salad can be a good entrée choice if others are ordering entrees.
• Ask for dressings and sauces to come separately so you can add a smaller amount yourself and save on fat and kilojoules.
• Skip the chips and go easy on the bread.
• Avoid large serves of pasta and rice dishes with few vegetables and high fat sauces.
• Choose a lean piece of meat, skinless chicken or seafood
• Avoid fried, battered and crumbed choices; instead choose steamed, pan fried, braised, poached, baked, roasted or grilled.
• You can always try asking for a dish to be prepared as you would prefer. Most restaurants would like to please you where they can.
• Consider splitting a meal with a friend and asking for salad on the side if you are trying to limit your kilojoules.
• Finish with fruit or share a dessert if you want one. Sometimes you only need a taste of a delicious dessert to be satisfied.
• Remember that the food is only a small part of the overall cost of the meal and only eat what you need to be satisfied.
• Listen to your body, eat slowly, savouring every bite and monitor how hungry or full you feel.

DRINKS
• Satisfy your thirst with water before you go out
• Drink water with your meal
• Limit alcohol and alternate drinks with water
• Think about when you most enjoy an alcoholic drink, for example, before or during a meal, and limit your drink to that time

Corn Relish Dip Cheese Log

The Editor Cherrie Wilson
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Corn Relish Dip Cheese Log

INGREDIENTS
• 1/3 cup corn relish
• 250g cream cheese, softened
• 1/3 cup finely grated tasty cheese
• 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil leaves
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh oregano leaves
• Crackers, to serve

METHOD
• Step 1 Place corn relish in a fine sieve. Using the back of a spoon, press mixture through sieve into a bowl (reserve solids and sauce). Using an electric mixer, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add corn relish solids and tasty cheese. Season. Beat until just combined.
• Step 2 Spoon mixture onto a 25cm long piece of baking paper to form a 15cm long log. Using paper as a guide, roll up from 1 long side, twisting ends of paper to hold in place. Refrigerate for 2 hours to firm up slightly.
• Step 3 Remove log from paper. Brush log with a little reserved sauce. Discard remaining sauce. Combine parsley, basil and oregano in a bowl. Spoon onto a plate. Roll log in herb mixture to coat, including ends. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until firm.
• Step 4 Remove log from fridge. Stand for 10 minutes. Serve with crackers.

Bribie Island Photography Club – December 4, 2020

The Editor Cherrie Wilson
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Bribie Island Photography Club – December 4, 2020

THE THEME FOR THE MONTH WAS “DOORS” AND THE WINNER WAS ROGER BAWDEN WITH AN AMAZING DOOR SHOT TITLED, “THIS IS A DOOR”. ROGER ALSO WON THE COLOUR PRINT SECTION WITH A MAGNIFICENT PHOTO “DIFFERENT ERAS” WHICH WAS ALSO AWARDED “PHOTO OF THE MONTH”.

Marj Webber was the winner of the Mono Print and PI Colour Sections with “Catch of the Day” taken at Dux Creek and “Eastern Yellow Robin” taken at Toorbul. Glenda Mathers took out the Mono PI with “Walking Home” a lovely black and white shot of an alleyway. Ron Le Huray was first in the Creative section with his imaginative creation “My Fishing Spot”.

Our judge from Brisbane was unable to attend so John Cupper and Alain Chardon two of our most experienced photographers offered their services with Alain judging the Projected Images and John judging the Prints. Their Critiques were fair and informative. Thank you both for stepping in and coming to our rescue

Gail Goodair’s “Still Life” workshop was held at her home with many of our members participating in photographing interesting set-ups and experimenting with different lighting techniques. Some lovely shots were produced. There will be no Monday night meeting or competition in December. Our AGM and Xmas break-up will be held at the home of Alain and Sally-ann Chardon on Sunday 6th Dec with the meeting beginning at 11 am.

Our next club meeting will be held on the 25th of January, 2021. There will be no competition on that night. Instead there will be a workshop with subject to be advised. The Bribie Island Photography Club meets on the fourth Monday of each month except December at the back of the Arts Centre on Sunderland Drive in the boardroom at 7 pm. Guests are welcome. The first two meetings are free. For enquiries please ring Gordon on 3408 2649 or Gail on 0419 638 865. WEBSITE: https.//sites.google.com/site/ bribiephotographyclub

Bribie U3A to Reopen

The Editor Cherrie Wilson
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Bribie U3A to Reopen

The University of the Third Age (U3A) closed down completely in March with the initial threat of Covid-19. This was an immediate and emotional decision by the Committee, but as events have shown, it was a good decision, based on the safety of the 2000 senior students, Tutors, Receptionists and Volunteers involved at U3A. Following the immediate closure, it has been a long and frustrating 9 months. Lack of personal and social contact added to the Covid 19 limitations of all U3A students.

A few Tutors and Classes have been able to gather in small groups in other outside locations and venues, with appropriate limitations.//As restrictions ease, everyone is keen to get back to U3A classrooms and venues as soon as practical. U3A will reopen for Term 1 classes in 2021, commencing February 1st.

MEMBERSHIP EXTENDED
As U3A closed in the middle of term 1 2020, it has been decided that all financial members in 2020 will have their membership automatically extended for the full year 2021, with no further payment required. Payment for individual classes in 2021 will still be required.//Term 1 CLASSES 2021 All U3A members who had paid for any class in Term 1 2020, and were on the class role at time of closure, will have their name automatically transferred to the same class role for Term 1 in 2021. Payment for Term 1 Classes in 2021 will still be required. Enrolment days are planned from Monday 11 January to Friday 15 January.

COMPLEX RESTART PROCESS
There will NOT BE the usual Enrolment Day prior to start of term 1. Covid-19 limitations and complex logistics dictate student numbers, but U3A plans to recommence Term 1 with a total of 158 classes, utilising all the Classrooms and main Hall at U3A, as well as 6 other outside venues and Tutors homes. This is a very complex logistics exercise involving Tutor availability, room size, time schedules, hygiene procedures, student numbers, space limitations, time between classes, and Covid compliance plans. The U3A Committee and specifically the hard working ladies in the program team have produced a Term 1 Timetable, which is available at the Library, the Information Centre and on the U3A website.

VACANCIES
Term 1 CLASSES When the number of students re-enrolled for each class in Term 1 is finalised in January, available class vacancies will be notified in the email Newsletter and posted on the web site www.u3abribie. org.au Students whose names are on the wait lists for specific classes will be advised if vacancies occur. From Monday 25 January to Thursday 28 January, including Australia Day holiday, members are able to enrol in the courses that have vacancies. These will be advertised on the timetable on the U3A website and on U3A noticeboards.

NEW MEMBERS
New members are welcome. Wednesday, 20 January to Friday, 22 January from 9,00am to 1.00pm has been set aside specifically to welcome new members, assist with membership and discuss courses.

NEW NORMAL AT U3A
U3A looks forward to resuming business, but with restrictions including no tea, coffee or biscuits, use of fridges, controlled entry and exit, and frequent hygiene cleaning. President Greg Sibthorpe says “Our focus is on the important health and security of all our members”. All information and updates can be accessed on www. u3abribie.org.au

Happy Birthday Gwen

The Editor Cherrie Wilson
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Happy Birthday Gwen

Bribie Cove, McKenzie Aged Care Group have had one of their residents celebrate her 109th birthday!! Yep, that’s not a typo….109!! Gwen Moore was born on the 28/11/1911 in Wales where she stayed until 1939 moving then to Bristol. Gwen moved to Australia when she was 60 years old. To celebrate her birthday, Gwen was joined by her daughters Joan and Jill and her friends from the home to celebrate the day. Gwen was sung happy birthday by the staff of Bribie Cove and showered with flowers, gifts and love. And it isn’t a party without some party food so The Bribie Cove kitchen arranged some delectable high tea goodies. Gwen shared stories from her younger years living in Wales with friends and reminisced about these days with her daughters. One story, in particular, was when Gwen was working in a television studio and met Tom Jones, she is very proud of that moment!

Gwen is a very independent lady, her mind is as sharp as a tack and she loves putting it to use on trivia quizzes. She also has a fondness for McDonald’s ice-creams, outdoor excursions and traditional hymns which take her back to her childhood. Everyone at Bribie Cove and The Bribie Islander Magazine would love to wish Gwen a very happy birthday and look forward to celebrating her 110th!! P.S Could Gwen possibly be the oldest person on Bribie Island??

Busy Fingers – December 4, 2020

The Editor Cherrie Wilson
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Busy Fingers – December 4, 2020

CHRISTMAS CLOSURE
As Christmas is fast approaching, I would like to remind everyone that we will be closing on Thursday 24th December at NOON and reopening Monday 4th January 2021 at 8.30am. Deliveries will continue up until approximately 11am on the 24th, so if you wish to have anything delivered on Christmas Eve you must come early, so there is sufficient time for delivery. Otherwise you will have to take it with you or wait until we open on the 4th January. The shop will continue having daily bargains over the next 4 weeks so come in and check them out, they are written on our blackboard as you come in the door and on our Facebook site.

The gates will remain closed during this period, so please do not leave donations on the footpath as this is council land and fines can be issued. It is also unsafe for mobility scooters and pedestrians if the footpath is blocked, we do not want them going onto the road to get passed, also boxes could contain items that risk the safety of children. Our cameras will still be recording over the closure period and can be used by council or police if an incident occurs.

As I mentioned last month, we are currently going to Beachmere for pick ups and deliveries, we are now doing it once a week. We must stress that items to be picked up must be RESALEABLE, in other words, in good condition and clean, our drivers are under strict instructions not to pick up items that cannot be sold on.

DONATIONS
I am pleased to advise we have been able to help several clubs and associations over the last month, as usual we continue to assist the Island VMR, Hospice, and Global Care monthly. We also assisted the B I Global Care with repairs to their refrigerated truck, installation of electrical requirements in the studio of of the BI Potters and we have also advised the BI Art Centre to replace their 20 year old carpeting in the Matthew Flinders Gallery. Bombora Outriggers needed assistance in obtaining equipment and maintenance needs for their canoes and the BI Bridge Club needed repairs to their air-conditioning. The RSL Golf Club asked for assistance in obtaining some new shirts for their members, and the Croquet Club will be receiving some Hand Sanitizers and a Stand to assist them in keeping their members safe while playing. We have also informed the BI Police that we will supply another 2 automatic defibrillators for emergencies and an ATV to assist in beach and national park patrols.

Thank You to all our donators, shoppers, volunteers and staff without your support we would not be able to continue supporting the Bribie Island community.

VOLUNTEERS VOLUNTEERS
We are in desperate need of ladies on Saturday mornings, so if you have a few hours spare please give us a call 3408 1014 or pop into the shop, we are registered with Centrelink for Job Seeker requirements.

OUR TRADESMEN As this is the last article for the year, I would like to thank the island businesses that have continued to assist us throughout the years, when we need urgent help these men are always on hand for us and we thank them sincerely for continually looking after us. Ron – RJB Electrical, Scott – Scott Baden Plumbing, Jordan – Ezy PC Sales, Lee – Bribie Locksmiths, Wayne – Bribie Airconditioning and Refrigeration, Ian – The Ink Shop, Rodney – Islands Signs and also Greg Hately (0409636736) our new cabinet maker who has done wonders with our new counter and other issues dealing with COVID regulations.

OUR VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF
This year has been very demanding not only for us but also the many businesses on the island and the whole of Australia. We closed for 2 months to protect our staff, volunteers and our many customers while managing to continue our monthly obligations to VMR, Bribie Hospice and BI Global Care. To continue supporting the island we rely heavily on our wonderful volunteers and dedicated staff, we sincerely thank them all for their hard work throughout the year and we wish them a very happy and safe Festive Season with their family and friends and we hope to see them all again in the New Year. Thank You one and all.

I would also like to say a personal thank you to our committee, manager Sonia and her staff for their support and hard work throughout the year. Thank you to all our supporters, volunteers and customers, and a special thank you to the Bribie Islander for their continued support throughout the year. I hope to see you all in the shop next year safe and well.

The Bribie Islander Gloss Magazine December 4, 2020 Issue 128

The Editor Cherrie Wilson
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The Bribie Islander Gloss Magazine December 4, 2020 Issue 128

Issue 128 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.

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