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
FREE Personal Safety Seminars July 2009 to June 2010
Brisbane City Council is running free Personal Safety Workshops for all Brisbane residents over 14 years of age.
The seminars are designed to increase your confidence and ease any concerns you may have about crime affecting you.
You will also have the opportunity to discuss any personal safety issues or questions with internationally-renowned experts.
Get your friends and family together and make a group booking today!
If you would like to attend a seminar in your area, please call Council on (07) 3403 8888, or visit www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/personalsafetyseminars
To view dates and Venue in the Gabba Ward Click Here
Key Upcoming Dates for West End Community House:
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Friday 19th March 2010
Harmony Day BBQ at Kiosk
Commences 12.30 - all welcome!
Saturday 20th March 2010
Social Leadership Group Workshop at Community House
Commences 8.30 for 9am till 11am - Staff, Committee and Social Leadership Group
Thursday 25th March 2010
Management Committee Meeting
Commences 5.15 for 5.30pm
Saturday 27th March 2010
Croquet Club Visioning Workshop (to be confirmed)
Wednesday 21st April 2010
Property Industry Fundraiser at Croquet Club
Commences from 5.30 lead by Bees Nees Realty - all welcome!
Thursday 22nd April 2010
Management Committee Meeting
Commences 5.15 for 5.30pm
Tuesday 11th May 2010
West End Traders Networking Event at Croquet Club
Commences 6.00pm - all wlecome!
Thursday 27th May 2010
Management Committee Meeting
Commences 5.15 for 5.30pm
Bicycle Queensland events 2010
Bike Week 2010 'Cycling is Smart Travel' - Saturday 13 March to Sunday 21 March 2010.
It is an opportunity to showcase, start and celebrate cycling! Get your relatives, friends and workmates involved in this festival of cycling to get more people cycling - everyday cycling every day.
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BDO Brisbane Coot-tha Challenge - Sunday 21 March 2010
Join thousands of others on a timed 2.3km 9% climb up Mt Coot-tha. Last year more than 2200 cyclists took up the challenge and the first rider took less than 8 minutes to complete the climb.
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Goldcross Family Fun Ride - Sunday 21 March 2010
Riders will leave from South Bank and follow a flat, leisurely 12km scenic route around the Brisbane River. This is a great event for the whole family to do together, giving everyone the chance to enjoy some of Brisbane's most scenic locations on two wheels. After the ride there will be face painting and a jumping castle to amuse the kids and a big band, coffee and a range of food for the adults. So hook up the baby trailers, decorate your bikes with streamers and even dress up if you like for a great day out!
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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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Super Tuesday - Tuesday 2 March 2010
Super Tuesday is becoming the de facto national bike-counting day. It is held on the first Tuesday of March each year, and is organised by Bicycle Victoria in co-operation with Bicycle Queensland, local councils and local bicycle user groups around Australia.
For more info on these events visit www.bq.org.au,
or email: bqinfo@bq.org.au, or phone 07 3844 1144.