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Tai Chi Qigong in the Park

Tues 8am
Sherwood Arboretum

Click here  or call 3358 1955 for more information

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Rotary Club of Brisbane weekly meetings

Tues 6:30pm

Sherwood/ Indooroopilly RSL

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Gonewalking Groups

Corinda Walkers
Thurs 6am
Corinda Railway Station

Click here for more information

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Wizard Workshop

Tues 9 Apr
10.30am
Indooroopilly Library

Click here for more information

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Magical Craft*

Wed 10 Apr
10.30am
Indooroopilly Library

Click here for more information

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Introduction to the Internet*

Wed 10 Apr
11am
Corinda Library

Click here for more information

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Retro-Multiplayer Gaming*

Thurs 11 Apr
1.30pm
Indooroopilly Library

Click here for more information

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Are you a Princess or a Pirate?*

Thurs 11 Apr
2pm
Corinda Library

Click here for more information

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Vanishing Arts: Paper Workshop*

Sat 13 Apr
1pm
Indooroopilly Library

Click here for more information

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Introduction to Downloadable, Digital books from the Library*

Wed 17 Apr
11am
Corinda Library

Click here for more information

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Meet Pat Noad*

Thurs 18 Apr
6.30pm
Indooroopilly Library

Click here for more information

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Researching the History of your House

Sat 20 Apr
10am
Corinda Library

Click here for more information

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Introduction to iPads*

Wed 24 Apr
11am
Corinda Library

Click here for more information

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Discover Email*

Sun 28 Apr
1pm
Indooroopilly Library

Click here for more information

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Introduction to iPads*

Tues 30 Apr
1.30pm
Indooroopilly Library

Click here for more information

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Introduction to Computers*

Wed 1 May
11am
Corinda Library

Click here for more information

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Introduction to Downloadable Books from the Library*

Thurs 2 May
1.30pm
Indooroopilly Library

Click here for more information

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Introduction to iPads*

Tues 7 May
1.30pm
Indooroopilly Library

Click here for more information

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Introduction to the Internet*

Wed 8 May
11am
Corinda Library

Click here for more information

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Pin It! All About Pinterest*

Thurs 9 May
1.30pm
Indooroopilly Library

Click here for more information

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Sherwood State School Fete

Sat 11 May
Sherwood State School

Click here for more information

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Social Networking: Facebook*

Wed 15 May
11am
Corinda Library

Click here for more information

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Introduction to iPads*

Thurs 16 May
1.30pm
Indooroopilly Library

Click here for more information

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Brisbane Brown Owls*

Tues 16 May
6pm
Indooroopilly Library

Click here for more information

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Acrylic Seascape

Mon 20 May
9.30am
Sherwood Neighbourhood Centre

Click here for more information

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National Simultaneous Storytime

Wed 22 May
11am
Corinda Library
Indooroopilly Library

Click here for more information

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Beginner’s Guide to Twitter*

Wed 22 May
11am
Corinda Library

Click here for more information

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Discover Email*

Sun 26 May
1pm
Indooroopilly Library

Click here for more information

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Pin It! All About Pinterest*

Tues 28 May
1.30pm
Indooroopilly Library

Click here for more information

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Travel on the Internet*

Wed 29 May
11am
Corinda Library

Click here for more information

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Meet Trent Jamieson: Steampunk, Fantasy and Science Fiction Writing*

Thurs 30 May
6.30pm
Indooroopilly Library

Click here for more information

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Art in Bark

Fri 19 Jul
9.30am
Sherwood Neighbourhood Centre

Click here for more information

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Hello Everyone

Over recent weeks it has become clear to me that the storm season clean-up is not proceeding as it should across Tennyson Ward. There are trees and debris everywhere, in parks and stacked along streets and general maintenance of public green spaces is severely lacking.

The volume of resident’s calls has risen sharply in recent weeks and I thank you for letting me know about the neighbourhood problems you are observing. Please call 3403 8605 if you notice any repairs or maintenance works needed in your local area.

It is simply not good enough. I have written to the Lord Mayor and CEO of Council to express my concerns. I cannot justify the expenditure of money on things like $15m for artwork in CBD laneways when trees are down on local footpaths and have not been cleaned up for months. Resources must first be going into proper maintenance of public and green spaces and then the nice to haves. You can read my letter here. I will keep you updated about what happens next.

We are all proud of the district we live in and I want to ensure it remains that way.

Fete season is about to kick off and invite you to join me at the Sherwood State School Fete on Saturday, 11 May.  The Fete is open to all in the community and has wonderful food (especially jams and cakes) entertainment and stalls. Please come along to support our wonderful local school.

Regards, Nicole.

Ps... Council has again changed the date for the resurfacing of the Walter Taylor Bridge. The bridge will not, be closed this weekend.

I was delighted to participate in the official reopening of City Hall on Saturday, 6 April. The building was reopened by her Excellency, Penelope Wensley, Governor of Queensland. The $215m restoration project is now complete with major structural, functional and heritage improvements to extend the life of City Hall.

The building looks magnificent and I encourage you to pop along with your family and visitors to explore this significant part of Brisbane’s heritage.

Here are some things you might like to do.

• visit the Museum of Brisbane’s exhibitions on Expo 88 and the Brisbane River;
• take a public tour to discover the building and its heritage;
• take a trip up the clock tower;
• have afternoon tea at the Shingle Inn;
• stop in to the new Red Cross Café for a cuppa and chat now called Commix Espresso;
• on Tuesdays from 7 May come along to Council question time at 2pm; and
• attend a lunchtime or evening concert in the Auditorium.

I am very proud to have played a small part in helping to secure the long-term future of City Hall when the project first started (back when I was Councillor Assisting the Lord Mayor and the Deputy Chairman of Council!).

With ANZAC Day rapidly approaching on Thursday, 25 April, I hope you will be able to make it to one of the local services to honour the courage of our service men and women.

Sherwood/Indooroopilly RSL sub-branch

5.20am - Dawn Service, Sherwood/Indooroopilly RSLA, 2 Clewley Street, Corinda (March commences at 5am).

7:00am - Service at the Boer War Memorial, Sherwood Cemetery.

8:00am - Service at Graceville Cenotaph, Graceville Memorial Oval, Oxley Road, Graceville.

Yeronga- Dutton Park RSLA

8.45am - Gair Park, Annerley Road, Dutton Park.

Stephens RSLA

7:30am - Cenotaph and Memorial, Yeronga Memorial Park, School Road, Yeronga (entrance via Villa Street).

Children and Social Skills Seminar

Chelmer Station Community Kindergarten is inviting all educators, parents and caregivers to a seminar promoting positive social skills and friendships across childhood.

The seminar will be presented by Louise Porter, Child Psychologist.

Tuesday, 30 April 2013
1pm - 9pm (registration from 6.45pm)
Chelmer Station Kindergarten
6 Halsbury Street, Chelmer

Bookings essential, cost $20, click here to book online. Click here for more information.

Younger Men's Group Meeting

Sherwood Neighbourhood Centre is inviting men of all ages to come along to a public meeting at the centre to discuss starting a younger men’s group.

Thursday, 18 April, 1pm
Sherwood Neighbourhood Centre
38 Thallon Street, Sherwood

Plans have been finalised for the upgrade to the dog off leash area in Faulkner Park, Graceville.

$21,000 has been budgeted for this upgrade. Additional turfing work, drainage in the south-east corner and lighting have been listed for capital funding and regular maintenance works.

The upgrade is scheduled to be completed by the end of May 2013.

Homeless Connect is a free Council event for people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.

Donations of non-perishable food goods and toiletries can be made to the Tennyson Ward Office by Friday, 3 May to be distributed at the Homeless Connect event on 29 May at the RNA Showgrounds.

If you can volunteer in some way on the day, please register with Volunteering Queensland here.

Large items kerbside pickups are scheduled for  week beginning Monday, 11 May 2013 for Chelmer, Graceville, Sherwood and Corinda. Please have items out on the footpath on Sunday, 10 May.

Acceptable Items:

• furniture and white goods (fridges);
• household appliances, including stoves;
• carpet and lino;
• bath and laundry tubs;
• wood products; and
• bicycles.

Please remember to keep the piles tidy on the kerb and ensure the footpath or roadway is kept clear. All doors must be removed from refrigerators and cupboards and must be able to be easily and safely lifted by two people.

Materials left outside this time will not be collected.

Click here for more information.

Brisbane City Council will be conducting a public consultation period of about two months on the proposed new City Plan. The plan is now available online here. You can comment at any time but you might like to attend one of the following information sessions first.

Tennyson Ward Briefings

Interactive discussion hosted by Councillor Nicole Johnston.

Thursday, 18 April 5.30pm - 7.30pm Yeronga Services Club Cnr Fairfield Rd and Kadumba St, Yeronga	Tuesday, 23 April 5.30pm - 7.30pm Junction Park State School Hall Waldheim St, Annerley
Thursday, 2 May 5.30pm - 7.30pm St Matthews Church Hall Cnr Sherwood and Oxley Rds, Sherwood	Saturday, 4 May 2pm - 4pm St David’s Church Hall Chelmer St East, Chelmer

Brisbane City Council Information Sessions

Kiosks - information only

Saturday, 13 April 9am - 11am West End Library Boundary Street, West End	Thursday, 9 May 8.30am - 7pm Fairfield Gardens Shopping Centre Fairfield Road, Fairfield
Wednesday, 22 May 11am - 2pm Indooroopilly Library Moggill Road, Indooroopilly

Talk to a planner - Council town planners available

Wednesday 10 April 2pm - 3.30pm and 5.30 - 7pm City Hall, Toowong Room Anne Street, Brisbane

Wednesday 29 May 2pm - 3.30pm and 5.30pm - 7pm Nudgee Jnr, Riverglenn Kate Street, Indooroopilly

 

Brisbane City Council has commenced construction  works to stabilise a section of the Oxley Creek embankment, adjacent to the Bert St Clair Oval,Graceville.

The works will repair landslips and associated erosion sustained in the January 2011 floods.

Construction is expected to take approximately six months to complete with standard working hours between 7am and 5pm, Monday to Saturday. Works will involve:

• driving sheet metal piles into the riverbank to create a stable retaining wall; and
• turfing works on the bank.

For more information please call 1800 669 419 or 3403 8888.

Women Knitting 4 Women (WK4W) is inviting all women interested in knitting and crochet to come along to Brisbane Square Library, George Street, Brisbane on Sunday 12 May at 10am to crochet and chat.

Meeting will take place in the large meeting room between the escalators on the ground floor.

WK4W is a craft group who knit or crochet shawls for African women suffering from obstetric fistula, a tragic outcome of obstructed labour.

The handmade shawls become treasured possessions for the thousands of women who are treated each year at one of the Hamlin Fistula centres in Ethiopia, founded by Australian doctor Catherine Hamlin.

Everyone is welcome to join in, including complete beginners. The shawls are made from simple squares.

Click here or call Cate on 0448 383 058 or Stephanie on 0407 691 009 for more information. Your support for this important cause would be welcome.

A big congratulations goes out to Ella McKenzie (St Aidan's) and Kylie Coops (Hardings Pharmacy)  who were brave and shaved as part of the World's Greatest Shave Day in March.

Ella raised $4,500 and Kylie raised $4,200 for cancer research.

Thank you to all those who participated by shaving or dying their hair and those who made a donation.

From Left: Ella McKenzie before and after and Kylie Coops

Just a reminder that the e-petition to install ‘Keep Quiet’ signage for cyclists around the ward closes on Friday, 19 April.

The aim of the signage  is to encourage and remind early morning cyclists to be more respectful of local residents who may be sleeping or have small children.

You can sign the e-petition here. Please pass it onto your friends and neighbours and ask them to register. A hard copy of the petition is also available in my office to sign.