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Babies, Books and Rhymes
Tuesdays, 2pm
Fridays, 9:30am

Toddler Time
Wednesdays, 9:30am

Children's Storytime
Thursdays, 9:30am

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ANNERLEY LIBRARY

BYOB (Bring your own baby) book club
9:15-10am, Mon 2 Sep
Join in to discuss great books in good company. Call the library for more details.

Android skills one*
10:30am-12pm, Fri 6 Sep
Perfect for the first time user. Bring your own Android tablet.

Android skills two*
10:30am-12pm, Fri 13 Sep
Bring your own Android tablet and Google Play Store account details.

Bee-Bot goes on a bear hunt*
3:30-4:30pm, Mon 16 Sep
No prior programming experience required. Ideal for children aged 5-8 years.

Android help*
10:30am-12pm, Fri 20 Sep
Bring your own Android tablet and Google Play Store account details. Basic Android skills required.

Bee-Bot goes on a bear hunt*
3:30-4:30pm, Mon 23 Sep
No prior programming experience required. Ideal for children aged 5-8 years.

Cartoon Dave*
10:30-11:30am, Thu 26 Sep
Join Dave as he shares his cartooning skills during this fun and interactive workshop. Ideal for children aged 6-12 years.

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FAIRFIELD LIBRARY

Evening book club
6-7pm, Thu 15 Aug
Read, discuss and debate a fine selection of books with a friendly group. New members welcome.

Online family history resources*
2-3:30pm, Fri 16 Aug
Beginners and more advanced participants are welcome.

Seniors Week: Celebrate seniors*
10:30-11:30am, Thu 22 Aug
Enjoy a morning tea while discovering a different world at your library.

Seniors Week: Smartphone skills for seniors*
2-3:30pm, Fri 23 Aug
Perfect for the first time user. Bring your own smartphone.

Book chat
1-2pm, Wed 28 Aug
In August, read and discuss Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty.

FBI: Fairfield book investigators kid's club
3:30-4:30pm, Wed 28 Aug
In August, the club will read the Bad Guys series by Aaron Blabey. Ideal for children aged 6-11 years.

Social media basics*
2-3:30pm, Fri 30 Aug
Basic computer and internet skills required.

Southside community craft circle
1-3pm, Tue 2 Sep
lease phone Wendy on 3341 2039 for more information.

Android help*
2-3pm, Fri 6 Sep
Bring your own Android tablet and Google Play Store account details. Basic Android skills required.

Meet Tom Lee*
11am-12pm, Sat 7 Sep
Playful, philosophical and strangely captivating, Tom Lee's first novel Coach Fitz speaks to the contemporary fixation on self-fashioning and wellness, conjuring an immersive world of intimacy, awkwardness and elation.

Roald Dahl Day*
4-5pm, Thu 12 Sep
Ideal for children aged 6-11 years.

iPad help*
2-3:30pm, Fri 13 Sep
Bring your own iPad and Apple account details. Basic iPad skills required.

CPR awareness*
1-2:30pm, Sat 14 Sep
Presented by qualified trainers from the Queensland Ambulance Services.

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ACTIVE AND HEALTHY

Fun afterschool soccer coaching*
4-5pm, Fridays
From 23 Aug to 13 Sep
A safe and relaxed environment for children to get active, play soccer and have fun. 5-10 years.
Yeronga Memorial Park

Pirate flag making and games*
10am-12pm, Sun 18 Aug
Come along and get creative to make your very own pirate flag to take home. You'll also play a range of super energetic swash-buckling pirate games that will get you active and healthy and having an awesome time! 4+ years -$5
Simpsons Playground, Graceville

Tai Chi
8-9am, Sundays
This dynamic activity is invigorating, works with both your body and your mind and will help you feel relaxed, refreshed and calm. All ages
Robinson Park, Fairfield

Beginner swimming program for adults*
11:45am-12:45pm, Saturdays
From 10 Aug to 14 Sep
An inclusive opportunity for men and women of all cultures to learn the basics of swimming, become water safe and get ready to conquer other water activities. 16+ years. $ pool entry.
Yeronga Park Pool

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GOLD (ages 50+)

Tai Chi
8:30-9:30am, Thursdays
Enjoy gentle exercise for complete fitness.
Brisbane Corso Park, Yeronga

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Fairfield Writers' Group
Every second and fourth Saturday
Please call Helga on (07) 3848 1492 for more information.
Fairfield Library

Yeronga Friendship Club
Every third Monday
Activities and outings for over 50's.
Yeronga RSL
391 Fairfield Rd, Yeronga
Ph: 3278 5720

Yeronga Men's Shed
9am-12pm Monday and Wednesday
Yeronga Uniting Church
Kingsley Pde, Yeronga

Stephens Croquet Club
Association Croquet: Wed 9.45am and Sat 12.45pm.
Golf Croquet: Fri and Sun (Sep - April 2.45 pm and May - August 1.45 pm) & Tuesdays from 9.00am
Further information - 0439 714 312.

Annerley Stephens History Group
Meets first Monday of the month from 6.30pm
Stephens Croquet Club
Access via Frederick St, Yeronga
For more info contact Dennis on 0408 001 362 or email 
annerleystephenshistory
groupin@gmail.com

Yeronga Bowls Club
Game Days - From 12:30pm, Wed and Sat
3848 1146 (3-7pm, Tues to Sun)
11 Querrin St, Yeronga

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Yeronga Community Centre
Open 9am-1pm, Monday-Thursday
3848 2285 -- 26 Devon St, Yeronga

Bread basket, computer hub, free wifi, phone, photocopying and printing, information, support and refferral, Commissioner of Declarations (by appointment).

Monday
Seniors Morning Tea - 10am-12pm
Basic Computer Assistance

Tuesday
Food with Thought Cooking Program - 9:30-11am
(check with Centre for details)
Multicultural Craft Group - 10am
ReThink Info Hub and Store - 9am-1pm

Wednesday
Community Breakfast - 7:30-8:30am
Basic Computer Assistance - 10am-12pm
Guided Meditation - 9-9:30am

Thursday
Craft Group - 9:30am-12pm
Art Group - 9:30am-12pm - $5 per class

Saturday
ReThink Info Hub and Store - 9am-1pm

Sunday
Yeronga Community Garden - from 3pm
Yeronga State High School
Sunset Snacks - from 4pm, first Sunday of month
Yeronga Community Garden

Hi everyone,

A big thank you to the 900 residents that recently signed the petition to extend the 196 Buz route to Yeronga. The petition went to Council last week, where the Lord Mayor and his 'team' voted against my motion to ensure any additional services, following the commencement of the Brisbane Metro, include the 196 extension. They did not even speak to the amendment I put forward, just voted against it. Later in the debate, Deputy Mayor, Krista Adams, claimed that Yeronga will be an "absolute winner" from the Brisbane Metro project even though the closest stop is up at Dutton Park/PA - about a 4km walk uphill. Coupled with her refusal to specifically commit extra bus services to Yeronga, it's not looking good. I will not give up. The fight for better bus services for Yeronga has been an ongoing battle for many years and, with your help, will continue. You can read the Council report and my speech, including the amendment I put forward, here.

With the Annerley Community Bookshop closing after 20 plus years I want to say thank you to the hundreds of volunteers, Paul and the Committee who put their heart and soul into this special community resource. Your kindness, spirit and sense of fun has been a great delight for Annerley residents and beyond! The Bookshop kindly donated their leftover books and equipment to Braille House, just up Ipswich Rd and I encourage you to come along to the grand opening of the Braille House Shop on Saturday, 17 August at 10am.

Regards, Nicole.

P.S. Good news! Council has found some maintenance money to returf the dustbowl in the centre of the Yeronga Hyde Rd Dog Park. Work is to be undertaken between September to November. I am still working on lights and thank everyone for their ideas about the park from our recent dog event. Watch this space. 

You may have noticed a bus stop bench at Annerley Junction has recently been painted bright red.

To raise awareness about domestic violence prevention, each Council Ward has had a seat painted red to support the Red Rose Foundation's work. The Red Rose Foundation is a national not-for-profit foundation focused on raising awareness of and addressing the issues surrounding domestic violence deaths. You can find our more at www.redrosefoundation.com.au.

As the wonderful Women's Legal Service Queensland is just up the street, I put the red bench in Annerley Junction where it will be seen by thousands of people in our local community and on their way to work.

I hope this red bench will help improve discussion and recognition of domestic violence, which impacts so many families and communities across Australia every year.

Rowlinson Park, Yeronga Upgrade

This year I have budgeted $105,000 from the Tennyson Ward parks trust funds for a new playground at Rowlinson Park, Yeronga. The current playground is a very tired, older style and many local families have spoken with me about the need for an upgrade. 

Please join me at the playground site off Nelson or Simon Sts, Yeronga to discuss the new design on Sat, 31 Aug from 10am - 11am. You can also review a range of design ideas on my website here and email me your ideas or preferences by Friday, 6 Sep. All of these designs would fit within the budget allocated by Council, but can be varied. I am very happy to consider any specific play or park equipment requests.

Once the design is finalised, installation takes about three months, depending on the availability of equipment. Please send me your ideas or pop along for a chat. 

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Rigby Place Park, Yeronga Named

Please join me on Mon, 26 Aug at 11am to celebrate the naming of a new pocket park on the River at Yeronga in honour of The Rigby Family. 

The park and signage will honour two generations of Rigbys, who lived in Yeronga and, during WWI and WWII and in peace, served their country and their community.

In the 1880s the Rigby family settled around the Shottery St area and began farming and raising their family. When war broke, the Rigby children, Lyl (a nurse), George, Gordon and Jack, like so many others from our district, signed up to fight for their country. Sadly, Jack was killed in action at Gallipoli on 25 April 1915, aged 23. The youngest of the Rigby children, Hubert, went on to serve in WW2.

Their father William Rigby was one of three owners who gifted the land upon which the Yeronga Dutton Park RSL now stands helping to establish the Yeronga RSL. Mother Julia was instrumental in planting the commemorative avenue of trees in Yeronga Memorial Park in 1917 in honour of those, including her son Jack, who died at Gallipoli.  

A dedication and morning tea will be hosted, together with the RSL and Rigby Family descendants, in the Park at the end of Heritage Close, near the old Ryndarra Military Hospital. All are welcome to attend.   

Recently, Paringa Park in Yeronga was renamed in honour of local resident Ron Goeldner, a community champion and volunteer who sadly passed away last year. You can check out the park and more about Ron on the new sign near the playground at the corner of Esplanade and Dianne St.

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Join the Yeronga Probus Club

Are you retired or semi retired? Check you the Yeronga Probus Club Inc who offers stimulated conversations, friendship, fellowship and fun. The group meets at 10am every second Tuesday of the month, from February to December, at the Yeronga Services and Community Club Inc (RSL), Fairfield Rd, Yeronga. All are welcome. For further Information contact Maureen on 3848 8321  or 0419 150 568.

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Bird Walk at Oxley Creek Common

Can't make the bird walk at the Arboretum this weekend? Join professor Hugh Possingham from 6:30am on Sunday 1 September for a bird walk through the Oxley Creek Common. Hugh and Friends of Oxley Creek Common will lead participants around the common to view the spectacular range of the 200+ bird species that call the common home. Contact OCCA on 3345 5541 for more information and to reserve your place.

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Love to Ride Brisbane

Love to Ride Brisbane is all about getting on your bike and encouraging your friends, family and workmates to do the same.

And the best part is you can win some great prizes along the way including overseas holidays, bikes and meals out - even from just a 10 minute ride.

It's completely free to participate and is open to everyone who lives or works in Brisbane.

Organisations and departments are encouraged to participate and compete against each other, as long as they have a minimum of three employees.

How to take part
There are four simple steps to take part:

1. Sign-up for free at lovetoride.net/brisbane.
2. Ride a bike anywhere, anytime for at least 10 minutes during September.
3. Tell your friends, family and workmates about the challenge.
4. Go into the draw to win prizes - the more you ride and the more people you sign up, the better your chances!

Find out more about Love to Ride Brisbane here.

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Museum of Brisbane

High Rotation
Prepare to be entertained, as High Rotation takes you on an immersive journey through three iconic decades of Brisbane's music scene. Experience a buzzing set list of legendary songs, music videos, photographs, instruments, and souvenirs from more than 80 local artists. Plus, hear from the main players who have helped keep Brisbane music spinningfrom music journalists and venue managers to songwriters, producers and label owners. 30 Aug 2019 - 19 Apr 2020.

Brisbane Art Design (BAD)
BAD is almost over! Don't miss the multidimensional exhibition, on until 11 August. Celebrating the junctures between art, design and technology, BAD profiles bold and imaginative works.

All aboard at Substation No. 8
Did you know that trams were the main way to traverse Brisbane city from 1897 to 1969? Discover the history, transformation and regeneration of Brisbane's substation in this exhibition by Impress Printmakers Studio. 7 Aug - 9 Dec.

Pocket Placards for the future
Can small acts of resistance create big change? Rachael Haynes ponders this issue among others in her interactive installation Threads of Resistance, using language to capture the many voices of contemporary feminism. Presented as part of the New Woman exhibition (opening 13 September), this installation includes text-based drawing and fabric works derived from Rachael's research into feminist social history archives. 9 Aug 2019 - 8 Mar 2020.

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The portable flashing speed (SAM) signs on Villa St, Annerley, Venner Rd, Annerley and School Rd, Yeronga have shown some interesting results.

Villa St, Annerley is posted as 40km/h. The sign collected data for a two month period from 25 April to 29 June, 2019. During this time 103,075 vehicles (av. 1,586 per day) passed through the portable speed sign zone.

57,068 vehicles or 55.4% of all drivers were recorded travelling above the posted speed limit. Of the vehicles speeding, 85% were travelling at or below 54km/hr. When prompted, speeding drivers reduced their speeds by an average of 6kms to 48km/hr within the speed camera range.

Venner Rd, Annerley is posted as 60km/h. The sign collected data for a one and a half month period from 10 May to 29 June, 2019. During this time, 388,820 vehicles (av. 7,776 per day) passed through the portable speed sign zone.

33,468 or 8.6% of all drivers were recorded travelling above the posted speed limit. Of the vehicles speeding, 85% were travelling at or below 67km/h. When prompted, speeding drivers reduced their speeds by an average of 3km to 64km/h within the speed camera range.

School Rd, Yeronga is posted as 50km/h. The sign collected data for a three month period from 30 March to 29 June, 2019. During this time 252,631 vehicles (av. 2,776 per day) passed through the portable speed sign zone.

32,345 or 12.8% of all drivers were recorded travelling above the posted speed limit. Of the vehicles speeding, 85% were travelling at or below 54km/h. When prompted, speeding drivers reduced their speeds by an average of 8km to 46km/h within the speed camera range.

Don't forget there are a range of Council grant programmes now open for schools, and community and sporting groups. Grants range from $250 to $100,000. The grants currently open are:

• Heritage Incentives Scheme
• Access and Inclusion Community Partnership Program
• Community Development and Capacity Building Grants
• Healthy and Physical Activity Grants
• Building Stronger Communities Grant Program
• Men's Shed Grants Program
• Brisbane History Grants
• Seniors Celebration Donation Grant
• Creative Lighting Grant Scheme
• Lord Mayor's Helen Taylor Research Award for Local History
• Seniors Celebration Donation Grant

Click on the links to find out more. For an overview of all the community grant programs offered by Council, please visit the Council website here.

If you need a letter of support for your grant application, please do not hesitate to contact my office via email at tennyson.ward@bcc.qld.gov.au or telephone 3403 8605 and I would be happy to assist.

If you would like to be notified about opening dates of the next grant rounds, you can register your contact details online with My Community Directory. Click the 'join for free' button and follow the prompts.

Road Resurfacing

Eversley Tce, Yeronga
26/7/19 21/8/19

Violet St, Yeronga
5/8/19 23/8/19

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Tree Removals

162 Hyde Rd Yeronga

• One lily Pilly tree to be removed for a driveway crossover
• Replacement planting will be placed on delay until construction is completed
• The removal is expected to be completed by 31 August 2019

10 Nadler St, Annerley

• Two trees are dead and require removal
• It is anticipated that the removal will occur by the end of July
• This location has upcoming construction work so no planting will take place immediately
• The location will be reinspected in January 2020 with a view to planting two replacement trees

Fanny Street Park Annerley

• Six trees require removal as they are either a weed species, dead or dying
• It is anticipated the removals will be completed by 31 August 2019
• Six replacement trees will be planted locally after the removals have occurred