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Babies, Books and Rhymes
Fridays 9.30
Corinda Library

Toddler Time
Wednesdays 9.30
Corinda Library

Children's Storytime
Thursdays 9.30am and Saturday 9.30am
Corinda Library

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1 Million Stars to End Violence: Weaving workshop*
3:30-5pm, Tuesday 14 February
Learn traditional weaving techniques to make beautiful stars. Ideal for those aged 10 years and older.
Fairfield Library

Internet safety and security*
1-2:30pm, Friday 17 February
Basic computer and internet skills required.
Fairfield Library

CPR awareness*
10-11:30am, Saturday 18 Febraury
This workshop will give you the confidence to help keep someone alive using CPR while the ambulance is on its way.
Annerley Library

Facebook basics*
10-11:30am, Tuesday 21 February
Basic computer skills, internet skills and an email account are required.
Annerley Library

Email basics*
1-2:30pm, Friday 24 February
Basic computer and internet skills required.
Fairfield Library

Library e-books*
1-2:30pm, Friday 3 March
Bring your library card and email account details. Basic computer skills required.
Fairfield Library

Dr Seuss's birthday storytime*
3:30-4:15pm, Friday 3 March
Ideal for children aged 3-7 years.
Annerley Library

Floral design for beginners*
1-2:30pm, Saturday 4 March
During this hands-on workshop, participants will learn the basics of creating a floral arrangement for home, gifts or functions.
Fairfield Library

Floral design for beginners*
1-2:30pm, Saturday 4 March
Learn the basics of creating a floral arrangement for home, gifts or functions.
Fairfield Library

Storytime: Celebrate the books of Mem Fox*
3:30-4:30pm, Monday 6 March
Join in a special storytime as we read favourite books from Mem Fox. Ideal for children aged 4-8 years.
Annerley Library

Computer basics*
10-11:30am, Tuesday 7 March
Perfect for the first time user. Computers provided.
Annerley Library

iPad basics*
1-2:30pm, Friday 10 March
Bring your own iPad.
Fairfield Library

Meet Costa Mukendi*
10:30-11:30am, Sunday 11 March
Join Costa as he shares his remarkable story I Could Have Been a Street Kid, in which Costa reveals his life from DR Congo to a Zambian refugee camp to finally re-settlement in Australia. Bookings essential.
Fairfield Library

Introduction to littleBits*
3:30-5pm, Wednesday 15 March
Using littleBits, children will design and create machines while learning about the basics of circuits, motors and motion. Ideal for children aged 9-12 years.
Fairfield Library

Harmony Day afternoon*
Come dressed in your traditional costume and share an afternoon of craft, games and stories celebrating Australia's cultural diversity. Ideal for children ages 5-10 years.
3:30-4:30pm, Tuesday 21 March
Fairfield Library
3:30-4:15pm, Monday 20 March
Annerley Library

Email basics*
3:30-4:15pm, Monday 20 March
Basic computer and internet skills required.
Annerley Library

Library laboratory*
3:30-4:30pm, Thursday 23 March
To celebrate World Science Festival, join library staff as they share their favourite science experiments. Ideal for children 6-10 years.
Fairfield Library

Create a Kaleidoscope*
10-11am, Saturday 25 March
To celebrate the World Science Festival, create your very own
kaleidoscope. Ideal for children aged 7-10 years.
Annerley Library

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Skateboarding Masterclass*
3:30-5pm, Wednesdays from 22 Feb-29 March.
weekly coaching sessions you will learn the skills of skateboarding in an exciting, social and safe environment.  All ages welcome.
Fairfield Skate Park

Beginner Swimming and Water Safety for Adults*
11:45am-12:45pm, Saturdays
Yeronga Park Pool

Aqua Aerobics
12:45-1:30pm, Saturdays
Fun water workout suitable for all fitness levels
Yeronga Park Pool

Deep Water Running
8-9am, Sundays
Yeronga Park Pool

New Year 8 Week Challenge*
5:30-6:30pm, Mondays
Intense exercise and clean eating program that suits all fitness levels.
Fehlberg Park, Yeronga

Kindy Dance
9:30-10:30am, Tuesdays
Children will learn different movement patterns and dance moves, along with plenty of fun dance based games.
Ken Fletcher Park, Tennyson

Zumba
9-10am, Wednesdays
Yeronga Memorial Park

Tai Chi
8-9am, Wednesdays
Robinson Park, Fairfield

Little Ones Investigate Art*
10am-12pm, Friday 10 March
Work both individually and as a team to get active and healthy and engage in a range of art forms. 3-5 years. $5.
Yeronga Memorial Park

Cycle with Confidence*
8-10am, Sunday 26 March
Gain some hints and tips to build confidence on the bike through a 20km ride from Tennyson to the City and back.
Ken Fletcher Park, Tennyson

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GOLD

Tai Chi
9-10am, Thursdays
Brisbane Corso Park, Yeronga

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All items marked with * require bookings. Please visit Council's website here to view event information and requirements.

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

Southside Community Craft Circle
Every first Tuesday
This craft group makes clothes, rugs and toys to support disadvantaged children in Queensland. New members welcome. Please call Wendy on (07) 3341 2039 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

Organic Gardening Group
9am Tuesdays
Annerley Community Hub
556 Ipswich Rd, Annerley

Annerley Stephens History Group
Meets first Thursday of the month from 6.30pm
Annerley Community Hub
556 Ipswich Rd, Annerley

For more info contact
Stephen: 0417 770 176 or email
Bill: 0417 713 200 or email

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Dancing Fun
Thursdays 1-3pm
Learn a different dance style every month

Community Garden
Wednesdays 10am

Community Breakfast Program
7am every Wednesday during the school term
Everyone welcome

Computer Class
Wednesdays 10-11am

Yeronga Community Centre
3848 2285
24 Killarney St, Yeronga

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Community Garden
9am
Tuesdays

Art Journeys
10am -12pm
First and third Monday of the month

Creative Jam
10 -11am
Second and fourth Monday of the month

Resume Help
9am -12pm
Mondays

Computer Class
Wednesdays 9-12pm

Annerley Community Hub
3848 2285
556 Ipswich Rd, Annerley

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Items marked with * require bookings if not stated otherwise.

Contact the relevant library or
3403 8888.

• Trevor Armstrong: Coordinator of Pennywort Creek Bushcare Group
• Pamela Dale: Combined Probus Club of Sherwood
• Lucian Goonetilleke: Brisbane Ekibin Lions Club
• Rev Heather Griffin: Vigil of Manmeet Sharma
• Barry Harding: Stephens RSL
• Annette Harper: Oxley Girl Guides
• Helen Hynd: Garden Rescue
• Colin James and Pamela Ann Lelay: Brisbane Ekibin Lions Club
• Wayne Lucas: Stephens RSL
• Greg Nelson: Sherwood Neighbourhood Centre and Principal of Sherwood State School
• Helga Parl: Fairfield Writers' Group
• Craig Tobin: Craig Tobin Aquatics
• Jessica Walker: Yeronga State School
• Audrey Wise: Yeronga Meals on Wheels

Public Cricket Nets South Cricket
Work will commence on 20 February to replace the public cricket nets at Souths Cricket, Yeronga. These nets were damaged in the 2014 super-cell storm and funding is available this year to undertake the work. Two brand new pitches, run-ups and cages will be constructed and a third concrete pitch will be kept to allow portable netting to be used.

These nets will be available for South Juniors and members of the public at any time. I am delighted to be able to fund this important upgrade for our community out of the local parks trust funds. A big thank you to Souths for their input and patience as we get this project underway.

Hyde Road Puppy Park
Last year I advised that Council were undertaking work in the Hyde Road Puppy Park that would require partial closure of the dog off-leash area. However, during their scoping works, Council has discovered more complex soil issues than first expected. As a result, the dog park will be fully closed for approximately ten weeks from early March. A temporary dog off leash area will be established nearby for puppy park users. The good news is, the whole area will be re-turfed and improvements to the facilities, including the shelter location, will be made. I apologise for the disruption, but hopefully we will have a much better facility in coming weeks.

Junction Park State School Fete
I look forward to seeing you at Junction Park State School's 2017 Fete on Sunday, 7 May from 9:30am - 3pm for food, rides and fun. Bring your family and friends for a great day filled with stalls and activities.

For more information on fete details or how you can contribute, please contact Junction Park State School on 3426 4333 or visit the Fete website here.

Yeronga State School Fete
Come along to Yeronga State School's 2017 Fete from 12pm, Saturday, 27 May for great entertainment, food, music and rides. This year includes a fireworks show at 6pm.

For updates and more information, please contact Yeronga State School on 3426 0333 or visit the Fete website here.

 

Annerley Neighbourhood Watch Safety Seminar
The Annerley 5 NHW Safety Seminar has been rescheduled to later in the year. Originally scheduled for later this month, the interactive seminar will partner with the Red Cross to deliver short courses in First Aid and CPR, as two of the breakout sessions during the Are You Safe? event.  The seminar will cover all of the following topics:

• Emergency preparedness
• How to get organised - Completing your safety checklists
• Safety in your community - What you should know
• How to secure your home from opportunistic thieves
• How to make your home safe for you, the kids and the elderly
• How to spot elderly, spousal and child abuse
• Cyber security & parents control basics
• Regional resource directory & critical numbers

Yeronga Bushcare Group Working Bee
The brand new Yeronga Bushcare Group are having their first working bee for 2017 on Saturday, February 25 from 7.30 - 9am. The group will work to continue habitat restoration work along the banks of the Brisbane River, at the corner of Anita St and Esplanade, Yeronga. The Group hopes to also have a Council botanist present, who will have undertaken an ecological survey of the site plus their Habitat Brisbane officer who will outline the plan for the area. All are welcome. Bring a hat and wear suitable clothing. Refreshments provided.

Regular working bees will be on the 4th Saturday of each month from 7.30 - 9am.
For more information contact Michael on macahill13@gmail.com or the group on yfbc@googlegroups.com

Art Exhibition at Fairfield Library
During the month of February, Corinda based artist Renate Martini-Jacobi exhibits her mixed media pieces at the Fairfield library. The pieces find their origin in prints and are worked over with textile techniques resulting in multi layered pieces.

The Dutch-born artist moved to Australia in 2007. Her mixed media pieces try to find the balance between what she has found in the place she lives now: Brisbane and the memories of her native home and family in the techniques she learned from her mother and grandmother.

For more information please contact: Renate Martini-Jacobi 044 928 6160 or renatejacobi@hotmail.com
http://www.rawartists.org/renate-martini-jacobi

Any member of the public can make a submission during the public notification period from 2 December, 2016 to 27 February, 2017. Click here to access the detailed plans and make an online submission.

I have prepared a draft submisson regarding the impacts of the TOD, which you are most welcome to use in preparation for your own submission. You can download a copy of it here.

Sizzler to Fast Food Restaurant
A development application has been submitted to convert the Sizzler at 594 Ipswich Rd, Annerley into a fast food restaurant. This site is actually zoned residential.

This application is classified as Impact Assessable, as it has some potential adverse impacts and is subject to public notification. A large black and white sign will be erected on the site in coming weeks with the date submissions are due.

To view the plans online and make a submission, visit Council's website here.

Work is well underway at Robinson and J F O'Grady Parks, Fairfield to replace the trees lost in the November 2014 super cell storm. Six mature trees (five Weeping Figs and a Hawaii Pine) will be planted along the pathway in Robinson Park and two (figs) on the Brougham St side of the Skate Bowl.

The planting will be delivered using Council's new method, which is to build a mound, supported by rock gabiens and then plant the tree. These mounds have now been built and turfed and will be maintained until the weather is cooler and the trees can be planted on top of them.

Why? Most parks in the ward are contaminated land, ie improperly capped old tip sites with asbestos and other nasties underground. Also the actual top soil layer is very thin, meaning the roots are close to the surface and don't grow down to give them strength. As a result, trees are to be planted above the current soil to avoid contamination and give the roots a chance to flourish and take hold.

You can check out how the new plantings will look at the trial site in Orient Rd Park, Yeronga (Orient Rd end).

Other Parks still in need of planting are - Jacaranda Park, Yeronga; Hyde Rd Park, Yeronga, Leyshon Park Yeronga, Turley St Park Fairfield, Yeronga Memorial Park, Yeronga, Fairfield Park Fairfield.

I asked the Lord Mayor during question time in Council about the slow replanting rate in Council last month and he says there will be further Parks this year. I will hold him to this promise.

An online petition has been launched, calling upon Council to establish a CityCat Terminal at Tennyson Reach. 

The river is certainly a wonderful environmental, recreational and public transport asset for the people of Brisbane. I support extension of the City Cat up river. It was one of my election commitments in 2012 and again in 2016. However, the Lord Mayor has consistently ruled out extending the City Cat network.

To let Council know there is a need for a Ciy Cat terminal further up-river, you can sign the e-petition here.

The BrisAsia Festival is on again this year from Friday, 27 January until Sunday, 19 February. The Festival will feature over 80 events to celebrate Asian arts and culture in Brisbane including theatre, music, dance, film, talks and visual arts.

For more information, click here.

As you may know, street signs were finally installed around the Queensland Tennis Centre Parking Control Area in parts of Yeerongpilly, Yeronga and Tennyson. Once the signs went up, there was a clear problem, as they read Queensland Tennis Centre Parking Area. As several residents have pointed out, the signs could be misconstrued by visitors to the area as allowing parking. Obviously this is not what is intended, but to someone unfamiliar with the area, it could be an easy mistake to make. 

I wrote to the Lord Mayor seeking a review of this signage to ensure there is consistency with other regulated parking areas, such as Lang Park and The Gabba, which read:

• Lang Park Traffic Area
• The Gabba Traffic Area

I have now received a reply from Cr Amanda Cooper, on behalf of the Lord Mayor, advising that, as the signage complies with the local law and Australian Standards, it will not be changed. This is a disappointing outcome, as it seems a lack of common sense has been applied to this decision. 

ROAD RESURFACING
Orcades Rd, Yeronga
From Anita St to Orlando Rd
02/02/17 - 13/02/17

VELOWAY 1 STAGE D
Day works from 7am - 5pm, Monday to Saturday
Occasional night works from 8pm - 5am
Construction of Bridge over Cornwall St
Traffic diversions on Cornwall St, Greenslopes