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

Toddler Time
Wednesdays, 9:30am

Children's Storytime
Thursdays, 9:30am

ANNERLEY LIBRARY

Planting for preserving*
10:30am-12pm, Sat 6 Jul
Learn what particular plants you can grow now to make the best pickles, ferments, preserves, jams and cordials and more, come harvest time. Presented by Linda Brennan from Ecobotanica.

NAIDOC Week storytime
3:30-4:15pm, Mon 8 Jul
Here is the land and here is the sky, here are my friends and here am I. Celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and stories in this special storytime. Ideal for children aged 2-7 years.

iPad skills one*
10-11:30am, Tue 16 Jul
Perfect for the first time user. Bring your own iPad.

Local history night*
6-7pm, Thu 18 Jul
Discover the many forgotten voices preserved in letters, diaries, transcripts and memoirs as presented by Duncan Richardson, author of Year of Disasters - Brisbane 1864: Fire, Plague, Cyclone and Flood. Presented in conjunction with The Annerley Stephens History Group Inc.

iPad skills two*
10-11:30am, Tue 23 Jul
Bring your own iPad and Apple ID account details.

Literary event: Beatrix Potter's birthday*
3:30-4:15pm, Mon 29 Jul
Share in the fun and games celebrating Beatrix Potter's beloved characters. Ideal for children aged 3-8 years.

iPad help*
10-11:30am, Tue 30 Jul
Bring your own iPad and Apple account details. Basic iPad skills required.

BYOB (Bring your own baby) book club
9:15-10am, Mon 5 Aug
A baby-friendly book club for parents and caregivers who are interested in joining a book club without having to organise a babysitter. Join in to discuss great books in good company.

FAIRFIELD LIBRARY

Maker Space*
2-3pm, Tue-Fri, 2-12 Jul (during school holidays)
Fun and free craft activities in the library. Ideal for children aged five years and older.

NAIDOC Week storytime
11-11:30am, Fri 12 Jul
Here is the land and here is the sky, here are my friends and here am I. Celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and stories in this special storytime. Ideal for 2-5 year olds.

Smartphone skills*
2-3pm, Fri 12 Jul
Perfect for the first time user. Bring your own smartphone.

Yarning and poetry with Aunty Theresa Creed*
2-3pm, Sat 13 Jul
Theresa's poetry tells her story and the history of her family, from the undisturbed times to war and invasion, the Aboriginal mission and reserve system, the land rights movement and life today.

Evening book club
6-7pm, Thu 18 Jul
Read, discuss and debate a fine selection of books with a friendly group.In July, read and discuss Danger Music  by Eddie Ayres. New members welcome.

Simple photo editing for smartphones and tablets*
2-3:30pm, Fri 19 Jul
Learn how to store, organise and make simple changes to digital photos on your smartphone or tablet. Bring your own device. Basic table or smartphone skills required.

Fairfield Writers Group book launch: Love Eventually
10:30am-12:30pm, Sat 20 Jul
Join the Fairfield Writers Group for the launch of their sixth story anthology. Love Eventually's eclectic mix of love stories extends beyond the traditional romance genre, promising something for every taste. There'll be author readings from selected stories to set your heart aflutter. Books will be available for purchase at the event that authors will sign.

Book chat
1-2pm, Wed 24 Jul
in July, read and discuss Our Souls at Night by Kent Haruf. New members welcome.

TV streaming on the internet*
2-3:30pm, Fri 26 Jul
Never miss your favourite television show again. Basic computer and internet skills required.

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

Revolutions skateboarding workshop
9-10:30am, Sat 10 Aug
Gain confidence, get comfortable with your balance and learn a whole new set of skateboarding skills with excellent coaching. 4+ years.
JF O'Grady 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

GOLD n KIDS

Gold Soccer*
9-10am, Mon 8 Jul
The focus of these sessions is for kids taking part in fun Ginger Sport soccer activities and games. Seniors are welcome to join in the activities if they wish or cheer play from the sidelines! 4+ years.
Ken Fletcher Park, Tennyson

Canoe Explore*
8:30-11:30am, Tue 2 Jul
A great opportunity to enjoy a relaxing paddle while exploring Brisbane's waterways. Suitable for adults and one or two accompanying children aged 10 years and over. $5.
Meet at Simpsons Playground, boat ramp, Graceville

GOLD (ages 50+)

Canoe Explore*
12-3pm, Mon 5 Aug
A great opportunity to enjoy a relaxing paddle while exploring Brisbane's waterways. $5.
Meet at Simpsons Playground, boat ramp, Graceville

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

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

Fun Soccer Activities and Match
4-5pm, Wed 3 Jul
Play in a relaxed environment where you can play soccer, have fun, make new friends and build confidence! Ages 10-17 years.
Ken Fletcher Park, Tennyson

Canoe Games*
9am-12pm, Wed 3 Jul
Get a group of friends together, or come on your own for three hours of fun with water games and activities. Ages 10-17 years. $5.
Simpsons Playground, Graceville

Revolutions Skateboarding Workshop*
9-10:30am, Fri 5 Jul
Gain confidence, get comfortable with your balance and learn a whole new set of skateboarding skills with excellent coaches. Ages up to 17 years.
JF O'Grady Park, Fairfield

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

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

Good news for Fairfield! Two new parks projects have been funded in the 2019-20 Budget.

$108,000 has been allocated for a new playground at Turley St Park, Fairfield. The old playground was removed two years ago for age and safety reasons, so it's great news that Council has allocated funds for a replacement.

Have your say and meet me at the old playground site in Turley St to discuss playground design ideas on Saturday, 3 August from 10am - 11am. If you can't make it you can review the preliminary playground designs on my website here and email me your ideas by Friday, 16 August. I look forward to hearing from you.

$95,000 has also been allocated for pathway lighting in Norm Rose Park, Fairfield, near Fairfield Gardens Shopping Centre. This is an important safety project following a very serious assault a few years ago. Quite a few other parks are awaiting pathway lighting in Yeronga and Fairfield.

A new concrete footpath has been installed on Equity St, Annerley, between Fanny and Dudley Sts, near Fairfield Station. This is something I have been campaigning for for many, many years and I'm pleased Council has found some emergency funds to undertake this work.

The new footpath looks great and is providing a much safer passage for pedestrians accessing the busy train station.

I am hoping Council will fund the remaining section between Dudley and Clive Sts in a future Budget and will keep pushing. But progress and good news.

Fairfield Writers Group Book Launch: Love Eventually

Join the Fairfield Writers Group for the launch of their sixth story anthology at Fairfield Library from 10:30am on Sat 20 July. Love Eventually's eclectic mix of love stories extends beyond the traditional romance genre, promising something for every taste. There'll be author readings from selected stories to set your heart aflutter. Books will be available for purchase at the event that authors will sign. I hope to see you there!

Kitchen Giveaway!

Do you know someone who gives back to the community and deserves a kitchen revamp? Rod's Kitchens are giving away a free kitchen upgrade to one very lucky unsung hero. This includes a complete redesign, build and install of a brand new kitchen with new appliances, Caesarstone benchtops, full splashback, BLUM drawers and hardware, Oliveri sink and tapware, and all trades. 

If you know someone who works tirelessly in the local community and deserves something back, nominate them here before Monday 15 July. The winner will be announced on Friday 26 July.

SLOW DOWN ON KADUMBA ST, YERONGA

The new 'slow down' sign has been installed on Kadumba St, Yeronga just prior to Kingsley Pde, heading eastbound. The intersection is an accident hotspot and the sign is a reminder to all vehicles to slow down and watch for traffic emerging from side streets.

A slow down sign is also on Kadumba St heading westbound just prior to St Sebastian's.

The SAM signs, which prompt drivers with a green smiley face or red speed are regularly rotated through Yeronga and Fairfield on Kadumba St, Hyde Rd and Brisbane Corso. Thanks drivers for helping to keep our community safe.

SAM SIGNS GET RESULTS

Brisbane City Council's portable speed warning signs (SAMs) on Hyde Rd, Yeronga, Brisbane Corso, Yeronga and Waterton St, Annerley have produced some clear results.

Hyde Rd, Yeronga is posted as 60km/h. The sign also collected data for a five month period from 8 November to 24 March, 2019. During this time, 220,291 vehicles (av. 1,620 per day) passed through the portable speed sign zone. 10,289 vehicles or 4.7% of all drivers were recorded travelling above the posted speed limit. Of the vehicles speeding, 85% were travelling at or below 66km/hr. When prompted, speeding drivers reduced their speeds by an average of 3kms to 63km/hr within the speed camera range.

Brisbane Corso, Yeronga is posted as 60km/h. The sign collected data for a two month period from 6 February to 30 March, 2019. During this time, 197,192 vehicles (av. 3,792 per day) passed through the portable speed sign zone. 12,698 vehicles or 6.4% of all drivers were recorded travelling above the posted speed limit. Of the vehicles speeding, 85% were travelling at or below 67km/hr. When prompted, speeding drivers reduced their speeds by an average of 3kms to 64km/hr within the speed camera range.

Waterton St, Annerley is posted as 60km/h. The sign collected data for a two and a half month period from 1 January to 30 March, 2019. During this time, 286,566 vehicles (av. 3,926 per day) passed through the portable speed sign zone. 12,602 vehicles or 4.4% of all drivers were recorded travelling above the posted speed limit. Of the vehicles speeding, 85% were travelling at or below 66km/hr. When prompted, speeding drivers reduced their speeds by an average of 4kms to 62km/hr within the speed camera range.

While these results show that vehicles are slowing down when prompted, there is still an issue with speeding around our local streets. Please slow down and drive carefully! 

The SAM signs are currently located on Kadumba St, Yeronga and Venner Rd, Annerley and are due to be rotated to other nearby locations within the ward this month.

There are a range of Council grant programmes opening in the coming months for schools, and community and sporting groups. Grants range from $250 to $100,000. The grant programmes now open and opening soon are below:

• Heritage Incentives Scheme - OPENS 1 JULY - provides property owners with advice and some financial assistance to conserve heritage listed properties. Funding varies.
• Access and Inclusion Community Partnership Program - OPENS 15 JULY - supports projects that improve access and inclusion for those with a disability or impairment, seniors, and parents with young children. $20,000 to $50,000.
• Community Development and Capacity Building Grants - OPENS 15 JULY - Funds to local non-for-profit groups to improve and develop services that respond to local and city-wide issues in Brisbane. $2,000 to $10,000.
• Healthy and Physical Activity Grants - OPENS 15 JULY - Funds to local non-for-profit community groups for projects to increase participation in community sport, recreation and physical activity in Brisbane. $5,000 to $20,000.
• Building Stronger Communities Grant Program - OPENS 15 JULY - Funds local not-for-profit community groups to upgrade and maintain facilities and improve their management and planning skills. Varies up to $100,000.
• Cultivating Community Gardens - OPENS 29 JULY - provides funding to local non-profit community groups and organisations to establish, develop and maintain community gardens on Council-owned and other land. $1,000 to $2,500
• Men's Shed Grants Program - OPENS 15 JULY - Supports the establishment and development of Men's Sheds in Brisbane. $2,000 to $20,000.
• Brisbane History Grants - OPENS 15 JULY - Supports projects that increase the community's access and appreciation of Brisbane's history and heritage. Open to community history groups and historians. $5,000 to $20,000.
• Seniors Celebration Donation Grant - OPENS 5 AUGUST - Supports senior citizen groups towards the cost of activities such as social outings and Christmas parties. $110 to $300.
• Creative Lighting Grant Scheme - OPENS 1 JULY - Assists property owners with funding to deliver creative lighting outcomes for their buildings and assets as part of the City of Lights Strategy 2018. Varies up to $75,000.
• Lord Mayor's Helen Taylor Research Award for Local History - OPENS 15 JULY - Supports history students and independent researchers undertaking history or heritage projects which have a focus on informing or educating the public about local history or heritage. One award of $20,000.

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.

Grant information sessions 23-25 July
Council is running a number of information sessions to assist with developing your submission and to find out more information about the grants. Visit Council's website here for more details.

Do you know someone who goes above and beyond to keep Brisbane clean and green? Nominate them for Council's 2019 Cleaner Suburbs Award, giving them the chance to share in $4,000 worth of prizes.

The awards will be presented on 17 October in the following eight categories that aim to recognise individuals, community groups, businesses, workplaces and schools for their contribution in the areas of litter prevention, waste management and resource recovery, and waterways catchment health:

• Waste Innovation Award
• Brisbane's Clean Green Award
• Councillors Clean Green Choice Award
• Litter Prevention Award
• People's Choice Litter Prevention Award
• Outstanding Clean Green Award
• Clean Schools Award
• Waste Innovation Award

Nominations can be submitted on the Cleaner Suburbs website here until 26 July.

Energy Efficient Lighting Upgrades

In coming weeks, Council will begin its second round of works on the Energy Efficient Lights for Brisbane project.

As part of Council's three year project, approximately 8000 lights will be upgraded to more energy efficient LED lighting, which helps reduce energy consumption by up to 60%. 1200 lights at 80 locations around the city have been upgraded so far, with another 1800 lights at 280 locations to be installed as part of round two.

Within the Tennyson Ward, lighting upgrades will be and have been undertaken at the following locations:

• Brisbane Corso Park, Fairfield
• Fairfield Park, Fairfield
• Faulkner Park, Graceville
• Dunlop Park, Corinda
• Englefield Rd Park, Oxley
• Faulkner Park, Graceville
• Francis Outlook Park, Corinda
• Graceville Riverside Parklands, Graceville
• Nosworthy Park, Corinda
• Yeronga Memorial Park, Yeronga

The majority of the LED lights will be installed during business hours between Monday to Friday. The installation of lights at each location will take from half a day up to a week, depending on the number of lights to be replaced at the site. Pedestrians and cyclists may experience minor detours or delays when travelling through a park or bikeway during the installation of new LED lights. Where necessary, traffic controllers will be on-site to assist pedestrians and cyclists to safely move through the work area.

Queensland Rail Track Maintenance

Bus Stop Accessibility Improvement Program

Council is undertaking works to improve the accessibility of bus stops across the City. As part of the Bus Stop Accessibility Improvement Program, 6,600 Brisbane bus stops will undergo upgrades and maintenance works to boarding points, access paths, waiting areas, signs, tactile ground surface indicators and bus stop seats to ensure compliance with disability and accessibility regulations.

The following bus stop will be upgraded in the coming months:

• #13065: Hyde Rd near Utzon St, stop 31, Yeronga
• #10132: Crichton St near Park Rs, stop 27, Yeerongpilly
• #3731: Cornwall St at Rusk St, stop 14a, Woolloongabba
• #4913: Ipswich Rd at Yeronga Park, stop 26, Annerley

There may be some minor local impacts during work hours of between 7am and 5pm, Monday to Saturday, however some out of hours works may be required. Every effort will be made to minimise disruption to the local community.

Tree removals

The following locations will undergo tree removals prior to the end of August 2019:

• 37 Anita St, Yeronga
• 53 Violet St, Yeronga
• 62 Violet St, Yeronga
• 27 Grounds St, Yeronga
• 40 Kadumba St, Yeronga
• 14 Wilton Tce, Yeronga 

Replacement plantings will be undertaken at a later date. If the residential location is not appropriate, trees will be replanted at a park close by.

King Arthur Tce, Yeerongpilly Reopening

In July, the newly-aligned King Arthur Tce will reopen between Godiva Ave and Mooney St/Queens Way. As part of the State Government's Yeerongpilly Green project, a number of changes have been made in the surrounding precinct near the Tennis Centre.

Vehicles will now be able to travel directly along King Arthur Tce from the Fairfield Rd traffic lights. A new set of traffic lights is also in place at Bevidere St in addition to those at Queens Way. This is very welcome after months of detours for residents.