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Heat 4 Senior Superstars
Heat 4 Senior Superstars was held on Sunday 4th July at the Coorparoo RSL club.
This venue was superb and the stage makes it a real performance. All performers had the audience participating, clapping and the gentleman beside me in the back row joined me to sing Green, Green Grass of Home (quietly of course)
The winners of Heat 4 who will progress to the next heat
Bill Healey, Linda Lee, Max Johnson Herbet and Sonia Shapcott
(from Left to Right)
Celebration of the Contraflow Bike Lane
On a very Chilly Wednesday moring, Cr Helen Abrahams and Rolf Kuelson, President East BUG held a breakfast and petition signing event in Thorn Lane to celebrate the contraflow bike lane.
Many cyclist stopped and were more that happy to provide information on the next project to improve the safety of their bike route to work.
Contraflow bikelanes are an answer to missing links in several inner city routes. Bikes are premitted to ride in the opposite direction in one way streets but in a safe designated bikelane.
Cylclists offering suggestions for futher improvements
Shafston College Birthday Celebrations
On Friday 2nd July, Shafston College celebrated their 15th Birthday with games, musics and of course four huge cakes.
The river bank grassed terraces was a fantastic site for the events. The tug of war was more strongly contested and supported than soccer!!!
The Tug of war was hotly contested
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Well done members of Metro Central Community Centre
On Saturday 19th June, members of the Metro Central Community Church on Annerley Road worked tirelessly for five hours to assist Gabba Ward resident remove stored goods from their property. Nine volunteers with a hired trailer, a ute and a wagon undertook many trips to the dump to clear a back yard. This shows a great community spirit.
Claire Pattearson and other church members did not hesitate when I asked if they could help.
I publically thank everyone for their efforts to make the "community spirit" of their church a reality.
The volunteers with a hugh load behind
It was fun as well as hard work
Volunteer days are Thursday and Saturdays from 9am till 1pm.
Contact details are:
Jacqui 3844 9710; Narelle 3846 2336
West End State School Fete
The West End State School fete was a great success on a wonderful winter day.
Cr Abrahams with well known political women Sally Anne Atkinson and Jacki Trad who were workingon the food stalls.
The crowds watching the school pupils performance
The West End Carnviale was great success
The West End Carnivale is a "must go to" event at Davies Park highlighting the talent of local artists. Musicians, circus performers, spray can artists and singers gathered from 2 to 10pm to just have fun and enjoy everything on show.
The Rio Rhythmics Brazilian Carnivale Parade was a colourful and vibrant start to the evenings festivities
The Gabba Ward's LMSIF grant assisted with the cost of this event.
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The Rio Rhythmics Brazilian Carnviale Parade
Celebrating Mr Lowe's 25 years of Volunteering
On Thursday 15th April, Board members, folunteers and staff of Noak's Ark celebrated Mr Jim Lowe's 25 years of voluntary work with the Toy Library to restore, design and maintain electrical toys for children with disability and special needs.
90 year old, Mr Lowe spoke of his wish to help "kids who were given a raw deal in life". The work was a challenge and rewarding for Mr Lowe. A sample of the toys Mr Low had invented were on display at the celebration.
Noah's Ark toy library and resource centre is always looking for volunteers. if you wish to become involved contact Noah's Ark on Ph 3391 2166.
The 27-28th March Weekend was huge
On Saturday night the Dutton Park Neighbourhood Watch and The Gabba Ward held a shadow puppet night at Harmony Gardens, Dutton Park. The Pied Piper Puppetters were fabulous and the singing superb.
The Neighbourhood Day at Real Park, East Brisbane brought many of the local residents into the park to learn the basics of croquet. The East Brisbane Neighbourhood Watch. The Gabba Ward staff and the East Brisbane Community Centre were there to support the East Brisbane Croquet Club.
The Dutton Park State School held a family fun day with a market. There were books, toys and dolls clothing being sold with the more enterprising studens trading their wares.
Toys were very popular items for sale.
Rotaract on the Job in Jane Street West End
The South Brisbane Rotaract Club has adopted Jane Street, West End, as part of their campaign to fight litter. Their work has been recogised by Keep Australia Beautiful and Council. Signage has been installed at both ends of Jane street so residents know who is keeping their street litter and glass free.
The Rotaract volunteers with their sign and Council officers putting in the community acknowledgement sign
Clean Up Australia Day- Norman Creek
The turn out of volunteers was low this year but the amount of litter was still amazing and too much.
The new litter is parking tickets as Cr Abrahams found four tickets in the mud near Deshon Street. This must be a real sign of the number of parking fines being issued.
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2010 Griffith Australia Day Awards
Prime Miinister Kevin Rudd held his famous Griffith Australia Day Awards on Saturday 23 January at the Easts leagues Club. Thirty Two award winners were present their award from the Prime Minister .
The awards are given in recognition of voluntary work for the community. Many award winners have been working in community organisations for more than twenty years. This was the day when their contribution was acknowledged.
Five people received a Certificate of Appreciation for their voluntary work in overseas countries including Solomon Island, Timor, Vietnam and Papua New Guinea.
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The award winners with Prime Minister Kevin Rudd
Bicycle Queensland events 2010
Cycle Queensland 2010 - Saturday 4th to Sunday 12th September 2010
Pedal away from the everyday and explore the Capricorn Coast, Callide Valley and North Burnett. These rural townships are full of character and you will be warmly welcomed by the locals who will no doubt be keen to tell you a story about their local town and show you some of the better 'watering holes' and spots for a feed.
For some it's a challenge, for others it's an adventure but for many, it's simple - 9 days, 570km, 1500 friends.
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or email: bqinfo@bq.org.au, or phone 07 3844 1144.