Hinterland Times March 2016

2Unearthed treasures of Pattemore House 12-13

Pitch up and be inspired - the Red Tent is in town 8-9

Beekeeper Max Lindegger protects pollinators 10-11

Paper projects inspire community 14-15

Houseless and Homeless - what's the difference? 22

Recycled fashion on the catwalk 36

Hinterland Gem: The Kenilworth Seat 41

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March 2016From the Editor Making News

IAM ALREADY counting down toend of term - not because of theEaster Bunny.Yes I know, I AM living in the here

and now, and being "mindful" - Iappreciate the quiet office, fewergroceries, the smaller loads ofwashing and the fact our youngertwo no longer squabble aboutsharing a room.

I love hearing about our older kidsadventures in the world. I am evenlearning to adjust my ingredientquantities for the smaller tribe.

But, that six around the table?Well, it is only three weeks away!

You'll see lots to do inside thepages for the school holidays. Aswell as Easter, we have InternationalWomen's Day, Harmony Day, StPatrick's Day and Council Electionstoo!

We are a proud sponsor of theKenilworth Cheese, Wine & FoodFest, celebrating our local produceon Easter Saturday. Whilst you are inKenilworth, visit the little knownKenilworth Seat with a view - ourHinterland Gem for the month (seepage 41).

I hope you like our fresh new frontcover? For March, Australia has afacelift too, on March 6. Join a CleanUp Australia Day site and make adifference to your community.

A sad month for The UpFront Club- HT's Dale Jacobsen writes a fittingtribute. It was comforting to hearthat the premises is to live again - Iam still keen to try Sarah's WickedCake!

Then there are bees, pit saws,gratitude, gender agendas,exhibitions and a red tent - all insidethis issue.

Happy Easter!

Rowan Sutton cuddles his beloved caninefriend Myffee. At only 18, he will competein triple jump this month in the AustralianUnder 20 championships in Perth.

Image by Suzy Barry

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parity more quickly - whether to help women and girls achieve their ambitions, call for gender-balanced leadership, respect and value difference, develop more inclusive and flexible culturesor root out workplace bias. In 2016 Queensland will expand International Womens Day celebrations into a week-long,

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Womens Space Maleny 2016Sunday, March 6 from 9am to 3pm, the Maleny

Neighbourhood Centre, 17 Bicentenary Lane, plans adynamic program of workshops and demonstrations.The day will start with a Welcome to Country by Aunty

Edna Kina before participants spread out around theCentre to attend a variety of workshops, such as, Free YourBody, Free Your Voice, or a talk on U3A Sunshine Coast, orLearn to make Paneer.Meanwhile some women will also be enjoying musical

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by Dale Jacobsen

T HERE IS SOMETHING missing in Maple Street. Thefootpath outside the Upfront Clubonce alive withconversationis deserted, except for the occasionaloldie who still sits outside, as if waiting for their Club toopen again. Time moves on. Shops come and go. Few leave the

impact on the community that this Club has over the past22 years.There is no denying that it is sad, and we members could

dwell on that, but we should also be celebrating thechanges it brought to the community, often against allodds, and the legacy it has left. I was one of the 50 at the Special General Meeting of the

Maleny Co-operative Club Society Limited on July 1, 1994to collect my share certificate and vote for the name:Upfront Club.I hadnt moved to Maleny, but I owned a bush block at

Booroobin and became a resident within the year. Wedreamed of a licensed club with wonderful food and music.This dream became a reality beyond our dreams andmembers became the Upfront Tribe.

Today, the town and social media is abuzz with rumours,and some of it is divisive. What we must remember is thefantastic social success the Club has been for over 20 years.Through good times and bad, a dedicated band of staff,

board members, volunteers and members gave their all tokeep the Club moving forward. To name a few would be toignore all the rest, and they are too numerous to include inthis article.I could speculate on what went wrongmany are doing

sobut such speculation would not remedy the situation.It is important, however, to acknowledge the continuedassistance given by the Maple Street Co-op, right nextdoor. While the Co-op shares board members with the Club, it

is a separate entity in its own right. And a thriving one, atthat. It is such a comfort to know that anything I purchasefrom the Co-op has been investigated and approved. If itsays organic, it IS organic.I asked Marc KalifaMaleny resident for 35 years and

long-time memberwhy he thought the club has failedfinancially. He stressed that he was giving me his personalopinion. He does not speak for the board. His take makes alot of sense to me The Club has tried to be too many things to too many

peoplecaf, licensed restaurant, music venue, exhibitionspace, gathering placein premises that werent reallysuitable. You could say it has done a terrific job socially andethically at a financial cost.

e legacy of the

Dale Jacobsen was a founding member of the Upfront Club Cooperative,this is her personal piece commissioned by HT to commemorate the endof an era. Dale stresses that her opinions, and those of others in thisarticle, are personal opinions only, and in no way represent themembership, board or anyone else.


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I have often thought about the fact that members treatthe Club as they would a public space such as a library; asa place to hang your hat without necessarily spendingmuch money. Socially a great thing, except that mostpublic spaces are government subsidised. The elephant inroom?Michael Laughing Wolf Wearing, one of the regulars,

said: Its the position of the premises that has attracted itsown community, from the time it was Mandys pizzas toThe Maleny Kitchen then the Club. It was a hub for us well before the Club existed. Since the

beginning, heaps of people gathered for conversation andsupport. I do not see that changing. Where will I go now?Anywhere I feel like.

The building has been around since the early 1900swhen Mr Clarence purchased it from the Sawtells and builttwo small shops that went on to form the Club premises. It has been host to ladies accessories, Stephen Porters

Auctioneers, Roy Gibsons wireless repairs, Mr Sallawayselectrical appliance store, antiques, fish and chips, a finefoods restaurant; the TAB even occupied the smaller right-hand shop for a time.Around 1980 it became the

hub Michael talks about asPizzas & Country Cooking andthe Maleny Kitchen. (Thanksto the Maleny HistoricalSociety for this information.)The Upfront Club

Cooperative might bewithout a home, but it stillexists. Such a creative groupof like-minded people will notgo away and there is nodoubt they will decide whereto from here. Once thegrieving is past, ideas willemerge. Already, Danny Rose

entertainment coordinatorextraordinaire, according toMarchas ideas of Pop-UpFront events, and SarahCastaldione-time cook atthe Club and a member ofthe Maleny Tribeisnegotiating with the owners

to open the premises for its next reincarnation. I look forward to the time when the footpaths outfront

are once again alive with conversation and laughter.At the time of writing, I have marked in my diary The

Last Hurrah on February 29. It will be some party.Images by Gay Liddington

Above: Danny Rose who kept the Club alive with music

Left: 31 Maple Street in the 1980sImage Maleny Historical Society

The Coffee Club, part of the social scene Volunteers like Douglas Bailey were thelifeblood of the Club


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A man with a big heart and a

Rowan Sutton just turned 18 and will compete intriple jump this month in the Australian Under20 championships in Perth. Suzy Barry visitedhim at home in Mooloolah Valley, where he liveswith his parents, two little dogs, and his pet pig.A gentle soul, Rowan has a big dream.

ROWAN CUDDLED HIS little Jack Russell/Chihuahuacross as he told me of his cheetah encounter atAustralia Zoo yesterday for his 18th birthday. I loveanimals. He is 18 though, so there will also be a party.With the Australian Championships imminent, Rowan is in

training. If he wins the championships in Perth, with aqualifying jump of 15.60m, he is off to Poland for the WorldUnder 20 Championships.Rowan lives a clean and healthy life, with early nights. His

mother, Cassy Sutton said, He needs his full ten hours ofsleep every night, in bed by 9pm. Rowan follows no specialdiet, I just stay healthy.I feel exhausted just listening to his training regime. I train

four days a week, Monday sprints, Wednesday jumps andsprints, Friday sprints, Sunday jumps and sprints. And I dogym sessions Tuesdays and Thursdays.

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Long Jump! Rowan is not sure why he loves the triple jump (also know

as hop step jump). Its fun. I just get enjoyment out ofjumping a long way.Its not all roses though. Its pretty technical, so training

sessions can get frustrating, especially when youre notjumping well.Injuries can also feature in the mix. Smaller injuries Ive

had are four or five hamstring tears, sprained ankles. Ive justcome back from three months off with a stress fracture in myfibula.Injuries or not, his passion is clear. After three months off,

I got to the end of the runway and I just had this huge smile,I didnt even know I was smiling.Sporting ability is in his genes. Cassy, a primary school

teacher, also fits in teaching fitness classes at the local gym.Mums sister, Ngaire, (pron. Nyree) did a lot of long jump,

and Dad was playing touch footy up until a few years ago,hes 54 and still referees.Rowan will begin a Bachelor of Sports Science and Exercise

at USC this year and is keen to back up his dreams with a dayjob. I want to become a sports physiotherapist working withelite athletes.Rowan is confident that learning about anatomy, how to

self diagnose and preventative action techniques will assisthim in his own sports career.Rowans dreams are three tiered. I have my main sights on

making the Olympic Games and the Commonwealth Games.I also want to be medalist at those games.His main, but more distant, goal is to break the world

record. I wont say itll never happen but thats a biggerdream.

Rowan Sutton mentally prepares to jump

The current world record is 18:29m. Rowans current personal best is15:20m. Three metres to go, only a metre per phase! he said.After years of passion for athletics in general, Rowan connected with his

ultimate event the triple jump.In Grade 8, Rowan began to explore long jump and triple jump he

competed in the nationals and came sixth, and realised: I love this jumpingstuff!Year 9 was marred by injury. Grade 10 I came back from injuries and broke

the QLD record for Triple Jump by 8 or 9cm, and that was when I thought,triple jumps my thing.Rowans training squad is close-knit and supportive. Trainers, Ray and

Denise Boyd, are certainly loved and appreciated by Rowan who said, I donthave any plans of leaving them!While Rowan is thankful for his squad and the support from Team Boyd,

he is especially grateful for the efforts of his supportive parents, Cassy andNeil Sutton, I wouldnt be where I am without them, thats for sure!Up until this time last year, when I got my Ps, Mum and Dad had to take

me everywhere, training four days a weekand Brisbane nearly every weekend tocompete. Ive been to Sydney three times,

Townsville once and last year I went to theunder 18s Commonwealth games in Samoa.Unfortunately, triple jump was cut from the

program due to a lack of time and resources,so Rowan switched to the long jump.I ended up fourth in that, which was okay,

considering it wasnt my event. Rowanadded, It was a shame because going off myPB and the results over the last few years, Icould have won it.A further shadow is cast over Rowans

event. Theres been a bit of talk they mightbe taking out a few events for the 2020Olympics. Theres talk of taking triple jumpand pole vault out as well.Rowan hopes they will reconsider.

However, if the events were removed, withhis past as an all-rounder, he would probably


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think about decathlon, which is ten events in one.Rowan recently secured his first sponsorship arrangement.

Hinterland Sports in Beerwah have provided me with gearand I think theyre going to give me some monetary supportas well. Im happy I can stay local and still get the gear that Ineed.So what does Rowan get up to when hes not training? Big

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BEFORE JANUARY this year, I had never heard of RedTent Australia, but in a social networking moment, Ispied a photo of a red shed, with three smiling womenoutside announcing this as the location for their Red Tentcircle in Maleny.My curiosity was aroused and I contacted them to find out

moreThe aim of the Red Tent according to their website is to

connect, collaborate and create a community of strong,educated women in a supportive & nurturing environment. Red Tent Australia was founded in 2013 by Jill Genet, a

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These gatheringswere for women tolearn skills, sharestories andreconnect with other females.A member of Jills team and Brisbane Red Tent facilitator,

Katchia Avenell, has now arrived in Maleny to share herknowledge about this valuable resource for women. Katchia initially found Red Tent Australia two and a half

years ago. I was going through a hard time, as I hadmiscarried at 13/14 weeks and had nowhere to go and talkabout it. There is a cultural taboo about loss here and I wasfinding it difficult.I just happened to see a Facebook page pop up about

Red Tent and decided to go to a meeting. No one knew meat all, and they were all so welcoming.No one tried to fix me, which was awesome. They

A breath of fresh air has blown into town in theform of Katchia Avenell. With her infectious laughand positive energy, Katchia is bringing Red TentAustralia to the women of the Hinterland.

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Did you know that there are local bee-keeping meetings that attract more people than youraverage school fete? Globally honey bee populations are dying, a grave threat to humansurvival. Valley Bees is making it their business to foster sustainable environments for allpollinators and support beekeepers of any ilk, from professional keepers to "wanna-bees".

ISPENT A COUPLE OF weeks of trying to connect withMax Lindegger of Crystal Waters Raw Honey. The beeskeep him on his toes and demand that he move withthe weather.Pulling up outside their lot in Crystal Waters Eco Village,

I was arrested by an enticing smell sweet honey! A driveway lined with beehives and a gingerbread

coloured wooden house reminiscent of a biodynamicfairytale. From the shed, a waft of sweetness escaped, not to

mention some energetic sounding clanging and banging.I found Max on the end of a hammer, working on a

beehive frame, in the simple shed the walls literally linedwith honey jars. Max and Trudi were among the founding inhabitants of

Crystal Waters in the 1980s, in fact, Max was one of itsdesigners. They are well established in the area and havebeen keeping bees for more than 40 years. Max runs beekeeping workshops, and is adamant that

the knowledge of the bees, and other pollinators and their

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impact on the environment shall not be lost. Max is a longtime member of Valley Bees - an open and

sharing beekeeping group in the Mary Valley region - whereanyone can join, and be welcomed, whether they know oneend of the bee from the other. A new format this year will see a show and tell style

segment where experienced beekeepers will share theirknowledge. Usually people in groups like this are more secretive, but

here they are happy to divulge the secrets of the trade.The meetings are held at Honeybee Farm in Kandanga. Its

not just a long meeting, its also quite a long afternoon tea. The social side is well balanced with business and

demonstration, making it a real community event. Auspiced by The Mary Valley Catchment Coordinating

Committee, Valley Bees was founded by father and son team,Athol and Glenbo Craig. Glenbo told me the groups mission is to nurture and

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management of the environment for all pollinators,including bats, pollen-eating birds, insects, and even wind. The honeybee gives this delicious return for the work

were putting into it, but we need to not take for granted theother pollinators.Australia has over 1500 native bees, including the

more well-known and social stingless bee. Providing pollen for pollinators is vital in

protecting the native species. Since the honeybee,Apis melliferawas introduced from 1824, rampantswarms compete for pollen sources. Its not purely altruistic though, as it also

improves conditions for honeybees, and us. Many introduced plants that nourish us

depend on these pollinators for survival, suchas almonds, and citrus. Some plants traditionally pollinated by

native bees, like macadamias, are augmentedby the honeybees contribution to pollination.We wouldnt starve without bees, but the

supermarket shelves would look much lessexciting.While there is plenty to keep his bees busy at

Crystal Waters, Max suggested planting nativeflowering plants such as grevilleas and bottlebrushfor bees. Bees can discriminate between high quality

nectar and low protein nectar Max explained.They dont like lantana, but who does? As a bee buzzed around my head, Max paused to

see how I would react, and when I didnt swatwildly, he continued. As long as you dont hit at it, theyre not really

out to sting you, its when people go like this thatthey sting you, said Max waving around his head. Max takes deep breaths and calms himself right

down before he visits the bees and had me do thesame. The sense of smell is thousands of times better

than a dog. You cannot go and deal with bees ifyoure angry, and they will pick up fear. These littlebees are far more complicated than I realised.The bees are amazing the way they

communicate. They do a dance when they get backto the beehive that gives the direction where theflowers are and how far away.Max said the way he keeps bees is harvesting,

and not robbing the bees. We give the bees a home which is comfortable,

insulated and safe, where they cant get flooded,and dont get burnt.A readymade foundation saves the bees needing

to make it, allowing them to make more honey. Wecollect the surplus. The art of beekeeping is to know: how much

can I take, how much is my fair share and howmuch do the bees now need?

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I began to understand how Max can give so much of histime for these bees. Its magic every time. Its a form ofmeditation. I dont know if there is a God, or whatever, but if there is

then being a beekeeper is about the closest it takes you toGod. For more information or to receive Maxs free

seasonal beekeeping newsletter, email to:[email protected]. To attend a Valley Bees meeting, email

[email protected] or call Athol Craig on 5482 3637.

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by Gay Liddington

History has resurfaced in Maleny, thanks to the diligence of the Friends of PattemoreHouse and Community Partnership Grant with Sunshine Coast Council. This historichomestead shows how life was in the early 1900s, through photographs, artefacts,

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L IKE JOINING THE DOTS of a treasure map to create apicture, so has been the journey of the Friends ofPattemore House formed in 2008 in conjunction withthe then Caloundra, now Sunshine Coast Council. Together they have created a portrait of Fairview, the

historical name for Malenys Pattemore House.Within each line that connects the dots are found the

treasures that recreate history. Photographs, artefacts, maps,stories and tools lie there waiting to be found. Bill Kitson, surveyor and historian retired to Witta, held

such a treasure in his Brisbane Lands, Mapping andSurveying Museum.A recent discovery was that of the original selector Joseph

Eyles. We found the original title deed and survey map.shared the groups secretary Gail Denver. Then wediscovered a delightful article on the Trove website.Dated February 6, 1885, its from a Brisbane Courier, and

tells of a visit to the homestead of Mr Eyles. As it became clearer that Pattemore House was a lens for

what was going on in Maleny at the time that became a nicehook. We studied family records, old documents, maps andsurveys.A Pattemore bottle dump was revealed when the car park

was being created. Then, we discovered a real gem in a boxof old wooden tools donated by member Ron Hankinson.In the process of assembling our display about the

building of Fairview we discovered a wood plane that stillworks! A stamp on the end notes the makers of Birmingham,England and the name F. Dunlop. The Dunlops, like theHankinsons, are well known in Malenys pioneer history.

Francis Dunlop was the son of Jane whose headstone canbe seen on the footpath outside Maleny Primary School.Then we found the connection that Francis Dunlop andJoseph Eyles had worked together.The essence of the story is the house constructed in 1907

using white beech and the pit-saw. Its one of the oldestsurviving pit-sawn timber residences in the district.Four Pattemore brothers built this house for their parents

and named it Fairview. They sawed timber all day, every dayfrom logs through to the finished timber you see on thewalls. And thats why its so important to educate the kids oftoday as to how it was done.

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I am bound to them, though I cannot look into their eyesor hear their voices. I honour their history. I cherish their

lives. I will tell their story. I will remember them.(AUTHOR UNKNOWN)

Our president, Sue Carbery, Pattemores descendant andteacher is developing a program in line with the Queenslandhistory curriculum. And so, we can provide education andfulfil one of the criteria were following in the managementplan.In 2012, councils Heritage Department, Friends of

Pattemore House, and four heritage professionals workedtogether to produce a five-year house and gardenmanagement plan. It was clear that the house had to make

Above: Gordon Kitchen on holidays from Sheffield,England assisting Penny Edwards with the portrait gallery

Image by Gay Liddington

Below: Historical wood plane

Fairview the Pattemore residence 1907-1948Image by Gay Liddington


the transition from a private residence to a public building.The roof needed repairs, the house painted inside and out

and the old stove that was lined with asbestos needed tocome out. There was asbestos in the ceiling and the kitchenneeded to be suitably renovated for the changed use, I wasinformed as Gail gave me a tour of the house.Renovations had begun in earnest in 2011. Public toilets, a

carpark and disabled access infrastructure were planned inanticipation of visitors.Recreating the gardens is also an integral part of the plan.

Maleny Garden Club has been really supportive. Theyveattended workshops, made representation with us to counciland given us donations.Visitors to the historic homestead will take a step back in

time. A peaceful stroll covering the footsteps of those gonebefore will lead to the Old Dairy Bails and take in sweepingviews on Malenys Heritage Trail. They will explore the lives of the dairy farming families

who built, lived and worked at Fairview from 1907 1995. Four rooms will be on public display as well as the

verandah, where visitors can enjoy light refreshments.Gail took me on a guided tour. Theres a portrait gallery of

families through the ages. It covers the three eras wereinterpreting. The community is indebted to the Armstrongfamily, the last family to own and farm the property, for not

selling and removing the homestead after it was resumed byCaloundra Council. The next room has a working title of the Pit-saw Room.

This is where we will interpret the building of the house. saidGail.We entered one of the front bedrooms and talked about

the women of the house. The importance of recognising thefeminine aspects of the house was highly regarded. Sustainable wasnt a buzz word but a necessity. We know

they grew all of their vegetables and were proud of theirgardens. The women set their tables with flowers from thegarden as a centrepiece, they made and repaired clothes,cooked and entertained. We know that Emily Pattemore was known for her tatting

and crocheting skills. Maleny Arts and Crafts Group haveloaned us some brilliant examples of up to one hundred yearold works which will be incorporated into the display.Weve also got an interesting collection of wedding

photographs showing their gorgeous dresses and bouquets.In the second bedroom visitors will be able to view a slide

show of some of the historic photos, and flip through photoalbums. The more years go by and the oldies pass on, the more

their knowledge is lost to other generations if we don't revealthese great stories, said Gail acknowledging the work of

volunteer historical groups. The Friends invite you to visit heritage-listed Fairview at

15 Porters Lane, North Maleny on the last Saturday of eachmonth. Hours: 2 - 4pm. Cost: $5, children 12 and under free.www.facebook.com/pattemorehouse/

Excerpt of an article in The BrisbaneCourier, February 6, 1885

Donations sought! Do you have a pit sawlike this one loaned by Peter Marquis-Kyle? It would have a permanent homeat Pattemore House

Four Pattemore brothers and theirfamilies displaying how they felled andharvested timber on the propertyCourtesy Pictures Sunshine Coast


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The Wishing Tree and Finding Gratitude are projectsinspired by Maleny mother and artist, Leeza Stratford,who has a desire to serve her community and make adifference. With her three beautiful boys growing upfast, she has decided to venture out in a creativedirection - the central theme of which is papermaking.

BEFORE HER CHILDREN came along, Leeza was a nurseand midwife. Combine this with her innate ability as anartist and involvement with her childrens school andyou have a wellspring of creativity.Leezas interest in papermaking began about three years

ago,when our eldest children were in grade two at MalenysRiver School. The school year was based on random acts of kindness

centred on personal growth and compassion. The childrenput this into practise and we watched their responses andgrowth.

Angel Paul Stratford tends tothe Wishing Tree

Gratitudeprojects

put to paper A few of us were really inspired and I was blown away by

what the children got out of it. And the teacher obviouslyloved it! It was an organic process. So, I started sketching and doing some artwork whilst in

the classroom. The teacher just intrinsically started writing astory on what the kids were doing. We then made theKindness of Gumnuts book. About one hundred copies weregifted and sold. The only thing that let me down was that we had it

printed. It was beautiful but I just thought it was a shame thatthe whole natural cycle stopped prior to printing. Not long after, I mashed up a whole heap of paper and

said we should have been able to make the paper, print andbind the book ourselves. I remember sitting at home with anold picture frame stretched with embroidered muslin. Wethrew all this mashed paper on it and left it to dry saidLeeza whilst recalling these beginnings. We often take for granted that piece of paper you pop

into the printer. And so, bins were placed around the schoolso that the kids could put in the used paper. Id collect themonce or twice a week.The collected scraps were made into sheets of paper that

went back into the classroom, said Leeza.Leeza shared that shes always played around with natural

fibres and dyes, and became interested in papermaking froman art perspective.

Ive started working with more plant-based fibres and in thelast twelve months began networking with people overseas.Using it in community and therapeutic ways is becoming atherapy along with clay, art and weaving. Its the tactile processthat helps people transform grief and heal.Love and appreciation for community spurred on this

undertaking. Supported by friend Janey Monaghan andhusband Paul, Leeza branched out into communityengagement projects.Leeza and Janey shared their passion at last years Maleny

Music Festival. The Wishing Tree was the theme. A bicycle-driven papermaking machine the attraction! This machine is anOracle Hollander Beater that Leeza bought from the UnitedStates. The Wishing Tree was borne out of an idea for the River

Schools Cultural Day.It was about making wishes for our environment, ourselves

and our community. After writing their wishes the children crumpled them up,

made a sheet of paper, then we pressed it. The little wish waswrapped inside then bound and the pod was tied to theWishing Tree. The pod then hardened with the wishes sealedinside. That tree sat on the water tank overlooking the oval forthe rest of the year.At the end of the year we had a burning ceremony to finish

that cycle. We told the story of the Wishing Tree and then burntit to release the wishes while the kids sat around singing songs. In the last week of school the kids used the ash from the tree

to plant sunflower seeds. And so begins the new cycle of theirwishes.In 2015 the school also participated in a Sunshine Coast

Council endeavour Kids Teaching Kids. Schools are invited topick an environmental topic, run workshops or have apresentation to show other schools what theyre doing. TheRiver School chose papermaking. We ran workshops for forty kids at a time. Also, we had made

an awesome video on the Wishing Tree we created at school.The kids won Best Workshop which included our video. Fromthere it goes around all the states.Leezas next interactive project is Finding Gratitude. This is a

cross-age endeavour that encourages all levels of engagement.This time well make cards using the same process as

papermaking, but well also have cards already prepped. Peoplewill be invited to write down things that they might be gratefulfor within our community. They then might like to add colour ordesign. Participants will be asked if they would like to expand on the

story. The card will be photographed, numbered and uploadedto a website. People will be urged to hide it in the communityor we can do it for them.The person who finds the card will be encouraged to interact via

information on the back of the card. They can go to the website andsay where they found the card and what the message meant to them,said Leeza.Finding Gratitude projects commence this month with the first

pop-up on Saturday morning, March 12 outside the Maleny CreditUnion. This will be followed by one at Maleny Neighbourhood Centreand the Woodfordia Tree Planting. Join Leeza and Janey in thistransformative experience.For further information regarding community projects contact:

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Wishing Tree burningceremony at theRiver School

Janey and Leezaat Maleny MusicFestival

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are over 40 stalls with a great variety of produce, for tastingand purchase. Cheese and wine tasting is available all day. There are cooking demonstrations by Chef, Peter Wolfe, of

Cedar Creek Bush Food Farm. Peter will fuse native Bush foodflavours with Asian and European cuisines. Graeme also commented, We are introducing the Paleo

diet, from Primal Influence. Get tips on nutritional benefitsof the Paleo diet with Aimee and Clints cookingdemonstrations. The schedule for demonstrations is Peter Wolfe 10.30am

and 1.30pm and the Paleo Diet 11.30am and 12.30pm - thesesessions are very popular.Dont forget to try your hand at Queenslands only Cheese

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forget the Cheester Egg Hunt for the 4-7 year olds; find thegolden egg. Last year there were over 90 childrenparticipating, and registration starts at 8am. More entertainment for the kids includes Cruizy Camel

Rides and Old Macdonalds animal nursery. Another newventure, is the Easter Hat Parade for all children. Veronika also mentioned that Rubatuba will provide

fantastic music again this year. Arrive early and have breakfast in beautiful Kenilworth

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The challenge for ourcommunity is to find our ownsolutions for the crisis and toshift our thinking about who isat risk. Homelessness is nolonger the domain ofdomestic violence, drug andalcohol abuse and mentalillness. Our stretched social services

cannot help the rising tide of anew homeless demographic;people who find themselvesbetween houses, unable toobtain or renew a lease or whosimply cant pay 50% of theirincome on rent anymore. They are hard-working

citizens, responsible parentsand hungry pensioners.The Sunshine Coast Council

allows for a small secondarydwelling to be built on all properties, with conditionsattached of course. Lets see more of these built and offeredas low-cost housing. The Coast boasts of an army of mobile homes and caravans

sitting in driveways. Lets offer these up for temporary use forwhen people are between houses. Fitted out sheds, downstairs apartments, empty garages

and houses with three or four spare rooms are allsolutions. Rather than cowering in fear of the homeless, we need to

offer to help. Perhaps you can store furniture or boxes for afew months until they find a house. You might take in a lodger and be open to offers of

exchange, such as gardening, maintenance and cleaning. You

could join local websites and offer your land for temporarycamping for a small fee on home-camp.com, or invite peoplefor a few nights at couchsurfing.com or airbnb.com.au. Or simply ask yourself if you are charging too much rent

just because the market says you can. Now more than ever,we need compassion and cooperation to avoid an unfoldingcatastrophe.On Tuesday, March 15 from 10am-12pm at Maleny

Neighbourhood Centre, you are invited to attend a SpareRooms Information Session.

It is intended for people who are keen to help withoffering housing solutions, and who want to discussconcerns and find out more. Another session will be held forthose seeking assistance at another date soon. Facilitated by Julia Peddie, please RSVP

[email protected]


IWAS FOLLOWING a story on social media recently abouta Melbourne man whod had his daughter taken away bypolice for having a messy car1. I was struck by one forlornpost which merely said Im houseless, not homeless. It appears he had been between houses and had used the

opportunity to take a roadtrip to visit family. Fortunately themagistrate threw the case out of court immediately and hisdaughter has been returned to his care.This distinction between homelessness and houselessness

resonated with me. Society has loaded homelessness withsuch discrimination, judgement, shame and fear, that toidentify with being homeless can bring a sense of failure andimmense loss of dignity. Being homeless is a label few embrace. To be houseless

describes a set of circumstances while sidestepping a sociallyembedded stigma and maintaining ones dignity. The truth isthere is no difference.While housing affordability is on the lips of every

politician, the current government has abolished countlesshousing initiatives and the number of people findingthemselves at risk of homelessness is at an all time high. As any pensioner or middle-to-low income earner renting

a property on the Sunshine Coast knows only too well, losingtheir home at any time is a very real possibility. Is being onthe brink of homelessness the new normal for renters? With the prevalence of six month leases and the threat of

homes being sold beneath their feet, tenants are left with apermanent dread of becoming houseless. Escalating rents, parenting payment cuts and increased

energy prices are pushing many families into poverty, findingthemselves just one step away from houselessness. The current lack of supply of affordable rental properties

makes for a highly competitive market, favouring young,higher-earning professional couples and leaving pensioners,students, single parents and the self-employed out in thecold, quite literally. This growing national emergency in housing availability is

clearly outlined in the Senate Committees report Out ofreach? The Australian housing affordability challenge releasedin May 20152. It states that we will have a national shortfall of 370,000

rental properties in 2016 and need to build a minimum of180,000 new homes every year to meet projected rentaldemand.

No roomto move by Veronica Davidson

1 http://myinforms.com/en/a/23226416-mullumbimby-rallies-for-young-girl-taken-by-docs/

2 http://apo.org.au/files/Resource/ssce_outofreach_may_2015.pdf

House sitter, Julia Peddie, was engaged for a run of short-term contracts and puta call out to store two cubic meters of boxes and paintings for three months.A Maleny mum demonstrated true community, offered her a spare room, whichsaved on huge storage fees and inconvenience. Julia is sharing other wayscommunities can help with a growing housing crisis in a session at the MalenyNeighbourhood Centre this month.

Im houseless,

not homeless.


Harmony DayCommunity schools unite once again to show thatdiversity is their strength and together they canmake a difference.

HARMONY DAY is being celebrated all overAustralia on March 21. Students from MalenyPrimary School and The River School arelearning their songs for the Harmony Day communityperformance. With the help of Sweet Chilli choir members,

Stephanie Arlidge and Lisa McDonald, they arepractising three songs; one from Kenya; anotherincorporating four prayers in different languages, andJohn Lennons song Imagine which will take yourbreath away.

The performances will begin at the library at10.45am, then outside the Community Centre andconclude at The Maleny Neighbourhood Centre. We welcome the people of Maleny to come along

and enjoy the performances.The students from both schools will be involved in

creating artwork for an exhibition in the town library.An annual free dress day will be held and gold coincontribution will be donated to BUDDIES, a localorganisation that supports refugees and peopleseeking asylum.The students from both schools will be creating

their own special message to add to our CommunityHeart, showing diversity is our strength becausetogether we can change the world.

Celebrate St Pats in two very different ways

Celtic Tunes at Eudlo

WOULD YOU LIKE to play Celtic music withIrish abandon, folksy whimsy andcontagious foot-stomping chops andgrooves? Come to the Celtic Tunes Workshop at Eudlo Hall,

Rosebed Street, Eudlo, created by Cello Dreaming.This workshop is designed for musicians of all ages(6-80!) and all levels of musicianship on Sunday,March 20 from 1.30-2.30pm, with the Celtic TunesConcert at 3-4.30pm. Wheelchair and pram access.Bring a packed lunch!Strings, flute and pennywhistle, acoustic guitar,

bodhran, pipes,button accordion...all musicianswelcome. Rhythmic grooves, open string drones,chords, harmony and melody parts will be taughtby ear and sheet music is provided. Please supply approximate level of musicianship

(beginner, intermediate, advanced), length of

Enjoy an afternoon Celtic concert or a night of rollicking Irish

songs ...

St Patty's at Finbars

ENJOY A NIGHT of rollicking Irish songs and fiery fiddletunes on March 20 at Finbars. To celebrate St. PatricksDay, acoustic guitarist Paul Cannon plays from 3 to6pm. Followed by Jenny Fitzgibbon, Robyn Foley, SteveCook and Jem Dunlop at 6 - 9pm. With Guinness flowing, there will be a fine selection of

irish whiskey to warm the belly. The wood fire pizza oven willbe roaring, come down and enjoy the atmosphere.Macca is raising funds for the Maleny Neighbourhood

Centre, St Patrick's Day Raffle drawn on the Sunday 20.

Louise King is organising a Celtic Concert andworkshop on March 20

playing and your instrument at time of booking.Book online: www.eventbrite.com.au


Candle ShoppeA.N.T CollectionIllume Creations

Mayfield GalleriesThe Edge Restaurant

Belle Beauty & FragranceGoundrey MenswearMayfield PatisserieHill Top Toes - ShoesGirls Talk Fashion

Join us for Fashion,Art & Superb Food

Whats Happening?

The fun continues withfortnightly Art Classesat 9.30am till middayat the Mayfield Gallery.Classes cost $30 andall materials areincluded! Phone Pat on5445 7421 for bookings

Painting Workshops

Ben - Head Chef at the Edge Restaurant inMontvilles Mayfield Centre. Ph 5442 9344

The Mayfield Centre - 127 Main Street Montville - Open 7 days till 4.30pm

Getting The Edge using local flavours!

Looking for amazing viewscomplemented with beautiful coffeeand artisan cakes? Mayfield Patisserie

and Chocolates is your destination!

Open from 9:30am daily, we serve DiBellacoffee, exquisite chocolates and decadent

desserts hand-crafted by our in-house patissiere.

Light lunches from $9.90. Devonshire Teas alsoavailable, as well as whole cakes made to

order from our unique dessert selection.

Phone 5478 5999 Facebook - Mayfield Patisserie & Chocolates

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It is not often that a menu leaves you feeling completelybamboozled with what to select, offering a range of dishesthat have you enthralled like an international best seller!

Peachester local Ben the head chef at The EdgeRestaurant in Montville is a self-confessed country guy,complete with the vege garden and free ranging chickens.

I have travelled extensively as part of my career but lovethe lifestyle here on the Sunshine Coast, he said.

I was raised by my grandparents who were dairy farmersand orchardists and I thank them for encouraging me topursue what I love which was initially hospitality, until I foundmy passion in the kitchen.

For me cheffing is about cooking real food - how itshould be - fresh, healthy and local. Our Summer menu ispacked with the best of the Sunshine Coast including disheslike Bucket O Prawns - all local and served with our ownspecial dipping sauce. Other favourites include Crispy SkinBarramundi and Thai Chicken & Green Mango.

For pasta lovers we serve a Crab & Chilli Linguini usingour own preparation of olive oil infused with lemongrass andlemon myrtle.

With sweeping views of the Sunshine Coast this is one ofthe best locations for dining on the hinterland. Meals are notpretentious (so you wont leave feeling hungry) and are greatvalue. Gluten free, dairy free and vegetarian options are alsoavailable. (See www.theedgerestaurant.net.au for menu).

The Edge is open 7 days from 8:30am until 4pm and isfully licensed.

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FOR MOST OF the last thirty years or more, Richard,his wife, Barbara and son, Adam, have lived thequiet life. From 1986 until 2001, they lived in Saunders Beach, a

little north of Townsville where Richard found thecarefree lifestyle and the vibrant colours of the tropicsmost inspiring. Then in 2001, they all moved to Brisbanewhere Adam met and married Sarah, the girl of hisdreams. They now have two children, John and Sophie.With Adam happily settled Richard and Barbara retired

to the sleepy village of Beechmere where they had twohouses side by side.Towards the end of 2015, after a healthscare, they

decided to put both houses on the market and movecloer to Adam and his family. Their home sold in fourhours and their investment property sold a week later. We had to be out by early February so were forced to

pack up two houses and find somewhere else to live.said Richard. We have now found a suitable propertyand I am busy setting up a new studio. I am reallylooking forward to painting again nd have lots ofexciting new ideas I am working on.Being a full time artist now for forty five years has been

a curiously indulgent experience.I am more determined than ever to produce what I do

naturally. This has always yielded the best outcome inboth mental attitude and hence my paintings. It allowsthe equivocal, the uncertainty of nature, to beunconsciously incorporated into my paintings.Open daily from 10 to 5, Montville Art Gallery is

located at 138 Main Street, Montville, opposite theVillage Green. Commencing on March 1st, Richardspaintings will be featured under Exhibitions on thegallerys website

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Fun for

Get arty! Art is for everyone and all ages.Art & Create Studio helps your

children's imagination thrive.At Easter Holiday art classes they will

create Easter cards, an American Indianheadpiece, wall hangings, bird nests,Gustav Klimt art, gorgeous marbledpaper or be inspired by Alice inWonderland.Plus it is all in Maleny - 10.30am

at 2/62 Maple Street.Call O468 388 164 to find out more.

Pack a picnic and enjoy the views Fill an esky, bundle up the kids and explore our beautiful surrounds. Member for Glass House, Andrew Powell, reports that Balmoral

Lookout, on Maleny-Montville Road, has been revitalised and theview returned! Significant improvements have been made to clean up and restore the area, he says, The space and facilities at

this lookout make it one of the best on the Coast."Plus there are so many more to choose from - tie in your picnic with a bushwalk, or swim in our National Parks.

Aero Engine Run Day Queensland Air Museum, home of F-111C A8-129, will have an Aero Engine Run Day on April 2.With WW11 jeep rides, a sausage sizzle, and opportunities to get up close to famous aircraft, this is a great family

day out. www.qam.com.au

Storytime or Rhymetime at the library Storytelling sessions for babies, toddlers, the under 5s and parents! Stories, rhymes and songs to encourage

language and listening skills, promote attention and curiosity. Many offer a craft session or colour-in to be creative.Tuesday, 10:30am-11am Beerwah and Thursday, 9:30am-10am Maleny.Songs, rhymes and finger plays to promote early literacy and build vocabulary for infants up to two years. Thursday, 10am-11am Beerwah and every Friday, 9:30am-10am Maleny.No bookings are required and sessions are free.Sunshine Coast Libraries are closed Good Friday until Easter Monday.

Egg-cellent activities Have fun at The Ginger Factory where you can meet the Easter Bunny, join in the kids shows, dance at the daily

disco and Shannon Noll will entertain on March 26 at Aussie World. Australia Zoo welcomed two tiger cubs and you'll have the first opportunity to see them in late March.

Easter Holidays

On April 5 you can try your ownGustav Klimt art or choose from

loads of holiday classes atArt & Create Studio!


Community News Community News Community News

Not all Mens Sheds are the same - and inInaugral Men's Shed Week, March 5 to 12, they arecelebrating the extraordinary work that Men'sSheds do! It could be making furniture, perhaps restoring

bicycles, creating Mynah bird traps, fixing lawnmowers or building a cubby house. Pictured are Roy Brown, John Taylor and Clive

Powell from Maleny Men's Shed. It was formed in2006 for the fellowship and education of guys. It isheld every Tuesday from 8 to late, no skills requiredand new members are welcome!Members of Mens Sheds come from all walks of

life the bond that unites them is that they aremen with time on their hands and would likesomething meaningful to do with that time.If you want a chance to be productive, contribute

to your community, connect with friends andmaintain an active body and mind, visit a Men'sShed near you:Maleny: 07 5435 8006Mapleton: 07 5478 6109Glasshouse Country: 07 5439 0845Sunshine Valley: 0456 626 077The Woodford and Region: 0416 243 552

Men's Shed

The Lions Clubof Maleny BlackallRanges Youth ofthe Year entrant,Lachlan White,captivated theaudience with hisinspirationalspeech. Lachlan attended

a formal interview,with local judgesChris Brooker, ToniWalters and JudyBrodie. Then,before an audience of 70 people, Lachlan also gaveexcellent answers to two impromptu questions. He will now go on to compete with other young

people at the Regional Finals in Caloundra onMarch 19. The support from the audience made it easier for

me to give the speech confidently. I wouldrecommend the program to other students, saidLachlan, also the Maleny SHS School Vice Captain.This is a remarkable young man - he had

everyone transfixed on the night, said DianeHobson. The Lions Club congratulates Lachlan and wishes

him well in the next stage of the program. He is anexcellent ambassador for his school and a credit tohis family. You can learn more about the Program at:

www.lionsclubs.org.au/activities/youth/yotyor phone Diane: 0403 871 842 - you too could bean entrant for 2017.

Youth of the Yearentrant outstanding!

It is your opportunity to shine, is what AndrewPowell, Member for Glass House, told small businessowners at the Maleny Chamber of Commerce. He described the first ever Glass House Small

Business Awards as, Like the Logies - with bronze,silver and gold awards.Any tight knit community knows that supporting

small business is the only way we can ensurepositive economic growth and increaseemployment opportunities. In Glass House we are fortunate to have over 20

unique townships and each one of these has avarying amount of small family-owned businessesthat survive solely on the support of their localcommunity.A winner will be chosen from the six main

business districts, which includes Caboolture,Woodford, Glasshouse, Maleny, Montville andPalmwoods and then an overall winner will beannounced at a Gala Awards dinner will be heldduring Queensland Small Business Week in May.And with a public vote and a panel of

adjudicators, you can have your say! Thank yourfavourite businesses (including newspaper!)with your nomination at:www.andrewpowell.com.au/small-business-awards/or call 5435 2013.

Nominate yourfavourite businesses


C R E AT I V E C U T S

Annie J and Fusion are mixingup funk, blues, rock and reggaeinto a unique dance groove theylike to call FUSION . Quicklybecoming one of the go-to bandson the coast, they were selected toplay at Mitchell Creek Rock'n'BluesFestival in 2015 to an appreciativeaudience.This band creates a sound that is

new, funky, danceable, singableand fun with lyrics that can evokeserious thought and laughter thatwill just make you feel happyinside.Enjoy on March 12.

Funk at Finbars

Muses Trio

Fresh from performances in Brisbane and Byron, MusesTrio are coming to play at Caloundra Regional Art Gallery,7.30pm on Saturday March 12. Experience an innovative and intimate chamber music

performance, composed by women, played by women,with guest speaker Sunshine Coast artist Margaret Turner,to celebrate International Women's Day 2016. Reclaiming The Spirit offers audiences a diverse program

of short works by classical muse Clara Schumann fusedwith contemporary works by Australian composers LouiseDenson, Sarah Hopkins, Elena-Kats-Chernin, and Americancomposers Gabriela Lena Frank and Jennifer Higdon.Tickets are $20-$45 online at: http://www.musestrio.com/

Wind and string

The Sunshine Coast Symphony Orchestra presentsBaroque to Bernstein at St Marks Anglican Church onSaturday, March 19 at 2pm. You will hear this beautifulbuilding reverberate with music from Albinoni and Vivaldi,to Bernstein and Berlin.After the orchestras opening piece by Rossini they will

perform the stirring Adagio in G minor for Organ andStrings by Albinoni. One of the many highlights of the concert will also be

the Double Oboe Concerto in D minor performed by localoboists Sue Hunkin and Elizabeth Dawson. All tickets $20, children under 16 free. Tickets available

from www.sunshinecoastsymphonyorchestra.com

John Coulton Brass Quintet

The John Coulton Brass Quintets first concert at theMaleny Community Centre will play a variety of musicspanning five centuries, including everyones favouritePuccinis Nessun Dorma, works by Mozart, Handel,selections from A Chorus Line, 1920s jazz and BohemianRhapsody from Queen.Arts Council president, Professor Jennifer Radbourne, has

confirmed that drinks and nibbles on the deck will becontinued this year, so patrons can talk to these engagingyoung players. The concert starts at 2pm on March 13. Bookings are now

open at trybooking.com, at the Maleny Information Centreor call Treasurer John Marsden on 5494 2584.

Urban Country Music Festival

Tickets now on sale for the Moreton Bay Regions 2016Urban Country Music Festival at Caboolture, set to shineover three spectacular days from April 29 to May 1, 2016 atthe Queensland State Equestrian Centre and theCaboolture Historical Village.A Bootscoot n BBQ concert kicks off the Festival on

Friday night ahead of the transformation of the HistoricalVillage on Saturday, as a hub of all things urban country. Saturday nights main concert will raise the roof and

Sunday offers a range of activities before two large outdoorbonfires signal the start of the famous Urban Blaze Concert.

Attend an Easter Art Exhibition at St. Marys Hall on theVillage Green in Montville from Friday, March 25 to Monday,April 3, 10am to 4pm every day. There will be a wonderful mix of landscapes, still life, and

native flora and fauna in a variety of media. Handmadecards and delightful small works, ideal as gifts, are alsoavailable. All commissions and donations go toward the St Marys

Hall Committee for the maintenance of the historicbuilding. Some of the works can be seen on:www.blackallrangevisualartists.com

Easter Exhibition

Jandamarra Cadd

Born and raised in Brisbane in the seventies, Jandamarrasredemption from a potential life behind bars was thesimple and timely introduction of a paintbrush.Beginning with painting stories from his Yorta Yorta and

Dja Dja Wurrung ancestry, the self taught artist became anArchibald Prize Finalist in 2014 with his striking portrait ofinspirational mentor Archie Roach.

KINSHIP: A Culture of Connection opens at USC Gallery onThursday the February 18,at 6.30pm and will be showinguntil Saturday, April 2.RSVP: 5459 4645 or [email protected]

Local Composer / MusicianBernard OScanaill, best knownfor his wild piano improvisations,is offering a one-day workshopat Lift Gallery on March 20 from9 til 3pm.The piano is the easiest of all

instruments to play. Ive taughtmyself to play and havenarrowed it down to the bareessentials. He says many students leave

with a few tunes and the skills to learn a million more.I dont read music and you dont need to either. You

dont need any prior learning, just a love of music.The cost is $75/$95, including morning tea and lunch.

Email: [email protected]

Learn piano in a day!

Robert Truman, principalcellist with the LondonPhilharmonic orchestra, willjoin violinist Julie AnneOReilly and pianist JanetBrewer for the first PacificChamber Players concertfor 2016.The trio will perform

Haydns Piano Trio No 1 in Gmajor, Gypsy; BeethovensPiano Trio in E flat, Opus 1,No 1; Saint-Seans TheSwan and Smetanas PianoTrio in G minor, Opus 15. Concert dates: March 12 at

St Peters Catholic Church,Coolum; March 13 at Uniting Church, Caloundra and March19 at Cooran Memorial Hall. All commence 2pm. Tickets on the door - $27 for adults

$22 concessions, $7 students.


Robert Truman in concert West End To Broadway

... is the title of the musical ride along the highways ofthe truly great shows. The big songs and the big talents ofA Chap, Three Divas and a Piano, will be on parade onSunday, March 13 at two oclock.Savour the delights of shows such as Chicago, Evita,

Wicked, Guys and Dolls, A Chorus Line, Porgy and Bess, andMary Poppins.See this fabulous group appear exclusively for The

Independent Theatre at Palmwoods, with a brand newshow, From The West End To Broadway. Tickets are $26, concessions $24, members $20. Book on

5476 8200.

Visit an upcoming exhibitionof Antique and ContemporaryArt, which will includeworkshops on how to make abustier/mannequin from clearPETG sheeting. The exhibitionwill be held from 24 - 31 Marchat Art Antiques Antlers atShops 3 and 4, 1 Post OfficeRd, Mapleton from 10am -2pm daily, except Good Friday. The exhibition will include

the work of local artist, ShelbyBarbe, and antique art willinclude an original framed poster from French artist, JulesCheret, the father of the modern poster from La BelleEpoque Era. For more details: 0414 782 079.

Art Antiques & Antlers

Woodstock at Witta

Divine Divas, Marion Pearson, April Adsett, Jane Wrightand Desley Cole are holding a fundraising event at theWitta Recreational Club, Witta Road, Witta on Saturday,March 19, to raise funds on behalf of the Variety Club Qld. Variety the Childrens Charity is a national not-for-Profit

organisation committed to empowering Australian childrenwho are sick, disadvantaged or have special needs to live,laugh and learn.Local musician, Kelly Cork, has put together a line-up of

wonderful local bands and musicians for a night offabulous music and entertainment. The venue is licensed,so no BYO. Food is available. Rock out for a great cause! Gates Open 6 pm.

Vix and the Slick Chix

"Vix and the Slick Chix" is a three piece all-girl band thatrocks the house! Straight up and into it, your ears areblessed and your feet cannot be stilled. A mixture of blues, soul and somewhere in between. You

will be reminded of all those w

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