Graceville Road Safety Petition
BrisStyle - I heart Craft
Series
Tai Chi Qigong in the Park
Tues 8am
Sherwood Arboretum
Call 3376 1830 or email
jkbee1@optusnet.com.au for more information
Rotary Club of Brisbane weekly meetings
Tues 6:30pm
Sherwood/ Indooroopilly RSL
Threads and
Moore Craft Group
Tues, Wed and Thurs
9am
Clarence and Lambert Rds, Indooroopilly
Click here
or call 3379 6699 for more information
Toddler
Time
Tues 9:15am & 9:45am
Thurs 9.15am
Indooroopilly
Library
Wed 10am
Corinda Library
Click here
for more information
Babies, Books
and Rhymes
Wed 9:30am
Indooroopilly Library
Fri 9:30am
Corinda Library
Click here
for more information
Southside Nature Babes Playgroup
Weds 9.30am
Graceville Community Garden
Click here
for more information
Gonewalking Groups
Corinda Walkers
Thurs
6am
Corinda Railway Station
Click here
for more information
Children's Storytime
Thurs 9:30am
Corinda Library
Fri 11am
Sun 11am & 2pm
Indooroopilly Library
Click here
for more information
Indoor Bowls
Thurs 7:30pm
Uniting Church Hall
Call 0407 027 564 for more information
Display: Painting
By Yvette Steenge
During June and July
Indooroopilly Library
Click here
for more information
Mum's Fit Camp
Mon 3 Jun
9.30am
Sherwood Forest Park
Call 0420 551033 for more information
Swiss-ball and Pilates Class
Mon 10am
3 Jun - 16 Sept (except school holidays)
Chelmer Community Centre
Click here
for more information
Steady Steps Programme
Tues 4 Jun
9.30am
Indooroopilly Library
Click here
for more information
Tuesday Evening Book Club
Tues 4 Jun
7pm
Indooroopilly Library
Click here
for more information
CreekWatch Restoration Day (community Planting)
Wed 5 Jun
8am-10am
Kookaburra Park
Freney Street, Rocklea
Call 3278 2899 for more information
Introduction to Computers*
Wed 5 Jun
11am
Corinda Library
Click here
for more information
Literary Lovers: English 'who dunnit' Literary Event
Thurs 6 Jun
6.30pm
Indooroopilly Library
Click
here for more information
Fitness Circuit
Fri 7 Jun
10.30am
Hives Park, Sherwood
Click here
for more information
Introduction to Computers*
Fri 7 Jun
1.30pm
Indooroopilly Library
Click here
for more information
Brisbane Brown Owls: Knit and Crochet for Charity
Sun 9 Jun
10.30am
Indooroopilly Library
Click
here for more information
Introduction to iPads*
Sun 9 Jun
1pm
Indooroopilly Library
Click here
for more information
Introduction to the Internet*
Wed 12 Jun
11am
Corinda Library
Click here
for more information
Upcycling: Making Rag Rugs*
Thurs 13 Jun
10am
Corinda Library
Click here
for more information
Thursday Book Club
Thurs 13 June
12.30pm
Indooroopilly Library
Click here
for more information
Writers Group
Fri 14 Jun
2pm
Corinda Library
Click here
for more information
Christ the King School Fete
Sun 16 Jun
10am
Randolph St, Graceville
Click here
for more information
Introduction to the Internet*
Tues 18 Jun
1.30pm
Indooroopilly Library
Click here
for more information
Leather Flower
Wed 19 Jun
9.30am
Sherwood Neighbourhood Centre
Call 3403 8470 for more information
Managing Your Digital Photos*
Wed 19 Jun
11am
Corinda Library
Click here
for more information
Building Resilience in Kids Seminar
Wed
19 Jun
3.45pm
Yeronga State High School Auditorium
Bookings essential call 3848 2285 for more information
An Introduction to
Sci-fi and Fantasy Writing*
Thurs 20 Jun
6pm
Indooroopilly Library
Click here for more
information
Fete de la Musique: Moggill State School Choir
Fri 21 Jun
9.30am
Indooroopilly Library
Click
here for more information
Fete de la Musique: Kenmore High School
Fri 21 Jun
10.30am and 1.30pm
Indooroopilly Library
Click here
for more information
Fete de la Musique
Fri 21 Jun
Corinda
Library
Click here
for more information
Hula Hoop Action
Sat 22 Jun
10.30am
Nosworthy Park, Corinda
Click here
for more information
World Refugee Day Community Festival
Sun
23 Jun
9am
Annerley Soccer Club Fields
Click here
for more information
Discover Email*
Sun 23 Jun
1pm
Indooroopilly Library
Click here
for more information
Flutterbys: Collage Worshop with Renee Dillon*
Mon 24 Jun
10.30am
Indooroopilly Library
Click
here for more information
Great Paper Plane Race*
Tues 25 Jun
10.30am
Indooroopilly Library
Click here
for more information
Introduction to Downloadable Books from the Library*
Tues 25 Jun
1.30pm
Indooroopilly Library
Click
here for more information
Christmas In July Decorative Baskets*
Wed
26 Jun
10.30am
Indooroopilly Library
Click here
for more information
Pin it! All about Pinterest*
Wed 26 Jun
11am
Corinda Library
Click here
for more information
Retro-Multiplayer Gaming: Via Card Board Interface*
Thurs 27 Jun
1.30pm
Indooroopilly Library
Click
here for more information
Sociable Seniors Book Club
Fri 28 Jun
10am
Indooroopilly Library
Click here
for more information
Make an Explorer Bag*
Fri 28 Jun
2pm
Corinda Library
Click here
for more information
Paper Pirate Ships: Collage Workshop with Renee Dillon*
Mon 1 Jul
10.30am
Indooroopilly Library
Click here
for more information
Decorate a Canvas Apron*
Tues 2 Jul
10.30am
Indooroopilly Library
Click
here for more information
Tuesday Evening Book Club
Tues 2 Jul
7pm
Indooroopilly Library
Click here
for more information
Make Your Own Reading Buddy
Wed 3 Jul
10.30am
Indooroopilly Library
Click here
for more information
Introduction to Computers*
Wed 3 Jul
11am
Corinda Library
Click here
for more information
Retro-Multiplayer Gaming: Via Card Board Interface*
Thurs 4 Jul
1.30pm
Indooroopilly Library
Click
here for more information
Weave a Friendship Band*
Thurs 4 Jul
2pm
Corinda Library
Click here
for more information
Introduction to Computers*
Fri 5 Jul
1.30pm
Indooroopilly Library
Click here
for more information
Guide Dogs Queensland Open Day
Sun 7 Jul
10am - 3pm
Breeding & Training Ctre
1978 Gympie Rd, Bald Hills
Click here or call 1800 810 122 for more information
Introduction to the Internet
Wed 10 Jul
11am
Corinda Library
Click here
for more information
Thursday Book Club
Thurs 11 Jul
12.30pm
Indooroopilly Library
Click here
for more information
Crime Fiction in the Sunshine State with Tony Cavanaugh*
Thurs 11 Jul
6.30pm
Indooroopilly Library
Click
here for more information
NAIDOC Week: Black Creen Film Festival*
Sat 13 Jul
11am
Indooroopilly Library
Click here
for more information
Kitchen Witches by Caroline Smith
13 Jul - 3 Aug
Sat and Sun 6pm
Chelmer Community Centre
Bookings essential click here or call 0435
591 720 for more information
Social Networking: Facebook*
Sun 14 Jul
1pm
Indooroopilly Library
Click here
for more information
Neighbourhood Barefoot Bowls
Sun 14 Jul
2pm
Graceville Bowls Club
Call 3379 8080 or 3278 1982
for more information
Introduction to the Internet*
Tues 16 Jul
1.30pm
Indooroopilly Library
Click here
for more information
Introduction to iPads*
Wed 17 Jul
11am
Corinda Library
Click here
for more information
NIA-Dance your way to joy and health
Wed
1.30pm
17 Jul - 4 Sept
(except 14 Aug)
Sherwood Neighbourhood Centre
Click here
for more information
Meet Kristina Olsson*
Thurs 18 Jul
6pm
Indooroopilly Library
Click here
for more information
Art in Bark
Fri 19 Jul
9.30am
Sherwood Neighbourhood Centre
Click here
for more information
St Joseph's School Fete
Sun 21 Jul
9am
Clewley Street, Corinda
Click here
for more information
Mum's Fit Camp
Mon 9.30am
22 Jul -
9 Sept
Sherwood Forest Park
Call 0420 551 033 for more
information
Kayaking
Mon 22 Jul
9am
Indooroopilly
Canoe Club
Click here
for more information
Introduction to iPads*
Tues 23 Jul
1.30pm
Indooroopilly Library
Click here
for more information
Social Networking: Facebook*
Wed 24 Jul
11am
Corinda Library
Click here
for more information
Sociable Seniors Book Club
Fri 26 Jul
10am
Indooroopilly Library
Click here for more information
Brisbane Brown Owls Meeting*
Sat 27 Jul
10.30am
Indooroopilly Library
Click here
for more information
Pin it! All about Pinterest*
Wed 31 Jul
11am
Corinda Library
Click here
for more information
Tai Chi Qigong
Mon 1.30pm
5 Aug
- 16 Sept
Hives Park
Click here
or for more information
Recycled Masterpiece
Mon 26 Aug
9.30am
Sherwood Neighbourhood Centre
Click here
for more information
Design a Japanese Garden
Fri 6 Sept
9.30am
Sherwood Neighbourhood Centre
Click here
for more information
When the Rain Stops Falling by Andrew Bovell
7 - 28 Sept
Chelmer Community Centre
Click here
or call 0435 591 720 for more information
Canoeing Moon River
Fri 13 Sept
5pm
Simpsons Playground
Call 3403
8470 for more information
Kayaking
Wed 18 Sept
9am
Indooroopilly Canoe Club
Click here
for more information
Gaslight by Patrick Hamilton
2-23
Nov
Fri and Sat, 8pm
Sun Nov 10, 6pm
Sun Nov 17, 2pm
Chelmer Community Centre
Click here or call
0435 591 720 for more information
Items marked with * require bookings.
Contact the relevant library or
3403 8888.
Queensland Police Hoon Hotline
131
666
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 Hi
Everyone,
The Lord Mayor has announced the outcome of the Bus Review and handed the recommendations
to the State Government. I am disappointed that these recommendations were not debated in Council because
the changes affect the whole city. I do not believe that the review meets Council's objectives to provide
local community and public transport options for all in our community. You can read my submission to the
review here.
The following cuts have been recommended by the Lord Mayor. I do not support these cuts.
-
termination of the 101 and 102 bus services to Oxley Station and removal of services
to Corinda residents;
-
frequency reductions to the AM and PM 104 rail replacement services,
which were implemented only two years ago to replace lost rail services;
-
reduction of
the 198 bus service frequency from 25 minutes to 50 minutes; and
-
frequency reductions
to the PM service and removal of the eagle Street bus stop for the P119.
Disappointingly
the review did nothing to improve bus services in Tennyson Ward. I made a number of suggestions of how
that could be done, but these were ignored.
Despite promises by the Lord Mayor that Tennyson
Ward residents would get 'better' bus services when the Sherwood Bus Depot was built, bus services have
been cut and frequencies reduced. About 800 empty buses run along streets in our district none of which
are helping improve local services.
Regards, Nicole
Ps... See you at Christ
the King’s fete on Sunday, 16 June at Graceville for a wonderful day of fun for the whole
family.
 The
Lord Mayor spent $1.5m restoring the public pontoon and seawall at the Jindalee Boat Ramp Park but
has refused to do the same at the Taylor Bridge Reserve in Chelmer.
The pontoon, built in the 1980s was damaged in the January 2011 Floods.
Councillor Nicole Johnston said that the Lord Mayor and his 'team' voted against the petition
by local residents and against her motion to restore the pontoon.
“Why the double standard? Why do Jindalee residents have their pontoon rebuilt and erosion
fixed while Chelmer residents are neglected? Why aren’t all wards being treated fairly with respect
to repairing flood damaged community assets?”
“Flood
recovery is still a very real issue for many people in Brisbane and the Lord Mayor and his team should
not be playing politics on this issue.”
For as long
as people have lived in the district, there has been public access to the river under the Walter Taylor
Bridge in Chelmer. It is sad that this year, this access and tradition has been cut off by the Lord
Mayor and his 'team'.
Join me at these upcoming school fetes.
Christ the King School Fete
10am
Sunday, 16 June
7 Randolph Street, Graceville |
St Joseph’
s School Fete
9am
Sunday, 21 July
28 Clewley Street, Corinda |
Look out for some great treats and
bargains - cakes, sweets, jams and pickles, pre-loved books and clothing, trash and treasure and delicious
food and drinks available.
Families can enjoy action-packed rides,
demonstrations, fun and there are many fantastic prizes to be won.
There is something fun for children of all ages - even the grown up ones!
Community BBQ
Sherwood 1 NHW invites you to come along to a community BBQ at the eastern end of Strickland
Terrace Parkland, Strickland Terrace, Sherwood on Sunday, 16 June at 2pm.
FREE Geckoes Wildlife Interactive Show
Come along and learn
about reptiles, frogs and mammals; see a croc, hug a python and pat a possum!
Sausage sizzle and drinks available for a gold coin donation.
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Building
Resilience through Social Inclusion
Sherwood Neighbourhood
Centre's 'Building Resilience through Social Inclusion' project is now underway.
The aim of the project is to provide men and women affected by the January 2011 floods with an opportunity
to meet on a regular basis and share ideas, learn new skills, build resilience and access new experiences
through a range of group activities.
Any locals affected by the
January 2011 floods are invited to join in on upcoming activities commencing in June.
What’s on:
-
art workshops, offered and run for three hours per week over
five weeks, starting 6 June;
-
basic hand building clay workshop, offered
2 hours a week over a two week period;
-
workshops on how to deal with anxiety;
-
fun craft group, meeting once a week, starting 5 June; and
-
'Develop a Household Emergency Plan' workshop, 18 June.
If you would like to participate please call 3379 6963.
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Mabo Day
Benarrawa and Pamplett Venturer Scouts are hosting Mabo
the movie at Pamphlett Sea Scouts Den, Graceville Avenue, Graceville on Monday, 3 June, 6.30pm for
a 7pm start.
Entry by donation. A light dinner will be
served.
For more information call Kerrie or Paula on
3379 9925.
Are you concerned about your child’s reading, writing
or spelling?
Corinda State School P&C Association
invites you to the:
Dyslexia and other learning disabilities parent support
group
Join parents, teachers and professionals at an information evening. This support
group was initiated by a local mum who cares.
Thursday, 6 June
7.30-9.30pm
Corinda State School Library, 330 Cliveden Avenue, Corinda
RSVP and inquiries 0408
507 616 or carlie.rice@optusnet.com.au
GRACEVILLE ROAD
SAFETY PETITION
 Graceville
State School is currently participating in Council's Active School Travel Programme and is also seeking
changes to improve road safety around the school.
There is currently a petition underway to
make further road and pedestrian safety improvements around Graceville State School.
The petition calls on council to urgently install:
-
school zone safety road markings on Richardson Street and Park Road, Graceville;
-
safe crossing points at the intersection of Acacia Avenue, Park Road, Waratah Avenue and Richardson
Street, Graceville; and
-
install safe crossing points at the
intersection of Park Road and Verney Road East, Graceville.
I support the school's
petition and encourage you to sign it. Click here
to sign and support safety around our local schools.
 Thank
you to everyone who attended one of my local information sessions on the proposed new City Plan. The new
City Plan contains major changes across Brisbane and in Tennyson Ward and I encourage you to review the
plan and make a submission by 30 July 2012.
Changes include larger/higher
houses and units, smaller block sizes, increased fill and redesignation as a future growth area. It is
clear the Lord Mayor and his team are targeting our suburbs for higher density now and in the future.
If areas are rezoned as medium density all character protections for pre-1946 homes will be automatically
lost. This has already impacted homes in Corinda and Sherwood and other suburbs are at risk.
There are also major changes to building requirements for areas that flood. This includes requirements
for engineering reports and risk assessments to be lodged for any new development application.
Material is available on my website here
and the plan is available on the Council website here.
Submissions can be made online via email or in writing.
I have also started a petition opposing
future growth zones. Click here
to sign the petition.
The nearest Talk to the Planner sessions
are at:
-
City Hall, Sherwood Room, Tuesday 11 June 12noon - 2pm or 4-6pm
-
Ironside State School Hall, St Lucia, Wednesday 3 July 12 noon - 2.30pm or 4.30pm
- 7pm.
In addition to planning and zoning matters,
the City Plan also contains a long-term infrastructure plan known as a Priority Infrastructure Plan or
PIP. Now is the time to speak up about what major infrastructure is needed in Tennyson Ward.
Here are some ideas:
-
clear plans for Oxley Road that deal with
choke points at the Corinda low rail bridge and Walter Taylor Bridge;
-
major drainage improvements
for Chelmer, Graceville, Sherwood and Corinda to prevent regular flooding;
-
rehabilitation
of local waterways including Oxley Creek, Moolabin Creek and the Rocky Waterholes to improve the environment
and reduce flooding;
-
a dedicated off-road bikeway along Sherwood Road to connect Sherwood
and Rocklea and suburbs beyond;
-
return of RSPCA and Yeerongpilly DIP as parkland for community
use; and
-
new culvert/bridge for Pratten Street and Cliveden Avenue, Corinda to improve
access for residents.
You can also contact me at the ward
office via telephone 3403 8605 or email tennyson.ward@ecn.net.au and I will be happy to answer your
questions or provide advice about local impacts.
 The
Sherwood/Indooroopilly RSL Sub-branch are conducting free computer training for anybody in the community
over 55.
If you are interested in learning more about computers
come along to Sherwood/Indooroopilly RSL, 2 Clewley Street, Corinda. The training takes
place on a Wednesday morning for one hour.
For
more information call Ken on 3278 6786.
COUNCIL FAILS
ON FLOOD MARKERS
 As
part of its independent review of the January 2011 floods, Council produced a Flood Action Plan to improve
our City’s preparedness and response to flood disasters. The Report is available online here.
That Report recommended that flood markers be installed on roads that regularly flood (p18).
Several sites in Tennyson Ward were nominated including Pratten Street and Cliveden Avenue. Despite
publicly stating that these signs had been installed, they have not been.
 I
moved a motion in Council calling for installation of these flood markers and warning signage. Sadly it
was voted down by the Lord Mayor and his ‘team’. They didn’t even have the guts to say
why they opposed such a simple but practical flood awareness measure. Last week in Council, more than
$2 million in flood recovery projects were cut from the third quarter Budget review. I spoke strongly
against these cuts.
More than two years on from the floods I am fighting almost every week
in Council to ensure that improved drainage, backflow valves and better flood preparedness is implemented.
I am extremely disappointed by the Lord Mayor’s lack of action on flood recovery and preparedness.
The more time that passes since the January 2011 floods the easy it is to forget how devastating
the floods were. I will not forget and I will keep fighting for practical on ground improvements
that will help boost our communities flood resilience and mitigation measures.
BRISSTYLE - I HEART CRAFT SERIES
Brisbane City Council supports a range of craft groups and
guilds across the suburbs.
Come along and reinvigorate an
old passion or learn a new skill at the participating, groups, workshops or development sessions.
Craft Groups
Threads and Moore (3379 6699)
Every Tues, Wed &Thurs 9am - 1pm
Lambert Road, Indooroopilly
Tangled Yarns Social Knitting
and Crochet (3666 0276)
Wed, Thurs and Sat, 10am, 5pm and 9am
Chester Street, Newstead
In.cube8r Crafternoons (0468 861 841)
Every
Fri, 12-2pm
Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley
Tangled
Yarns Social Knitting and Crochet (3666 0276)
Wed, Thurs and Sat, 10am, 5pm and 9am
Chester Street, Newstead
Australian Lace Guild Qld (0414
296 370)
Second Sat of Month, 9.30am-2.30pm
Cordelia Street, Brisbane
South Side Community craft Circle (3272 1183)
First Tues of the month, 1pm
Fairfield Library
Women Knitting for Women (0448 383 058)
Brisbane Square Library
Craft Hands on Workshops
BrisStyle I love craft Creative Development
Sessions
Whether you are a hobbyist or established business, these sessions will
give yoou the know how and skills to take your creative practice to the next level.
Brisbane Square Library, George Street, Brisbane
The Magic of Markets - 17 Aug
Creative Accounting
- 21 Sept
Protect your Products - 5 Oct
Business Planning - 16 Nov
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