Buderim Views and Niews

Buderim Resident Rocks Crowds

2010-01-10T16:49:00.000-08:00

BUDERIM RESIDENT ROCKS THE CROWDS AT MTV PLUGS INTO DREAMWORLD SHOW

Buderim’s Mitchell Daymond, might have been at Dreamworld for the Big 6 thrill rides including The Cyclone Rollercoaster, but the holiday took a series of twists and turns when he was plucked from a 1000 strong audience to become the very first contestant in the theme park’s live Summer Show, MTV Plugs into Dreamworld.

Vying against one other contender, Katrina Kritikakis, 24, was quizzed on his/her rock knowledge, pushed around the Dreamworld studios in a shopping trolley while wearing a massive sumo suit, and trussed up in a gold-coloured leotard to dance to Beyonce’s hit song, Single Lady.

The contestants were neck and neck for the first round but Mitchell’s lightning fast moves in a sumo suit and super-fly dance moves had the crowd cheering him to victory.

Said Mitchell, “Being on stage was really good and to be on there with Erin McNaught was awesome, she’s really pretty.”

“I’ve got definite bragging rights with my friends now,” he added.

For four weeks this summer, MTV will plug into Dreamworld with an explosive and entertaining live show called MTV Plugs Into Dreamworld – Summer Series.

Part stunt show, part game show, full of pumped up music and always focused on fun, the 30 minute high-powered shows take the coolest elements off the MTV channel and into a live audience with extreme bike stunts by legendary mini-moto cross champion Mark “Brownie” Brown and breathtaking dancing from some of the stars of So You Think You Can Dance.

Tying it all together on the stage with tunes that define MTV’s most memorable moments is resident DJ of MTV’s “The Lair”, the diminutive Fly Girl Tee. She is supported by a series of celebrity guest hosts including stuntman Robbie Maddison, pro-skater Corbin Harris, former Miss Australia Erin McNaught and hip hop dancer, Nacho Pop.

Held three times a day in the Dreamworld studios, MTV Plugs Into Dreamworld – Summer Series will run from December 26, 2009 through to January 22, 2010.

Eumundi is now much sweeter

2010-01-03T22:10:00.000-08:00

Sweet Yummy Chocolate Treats!!!

Louisa and her Cocoa Chocolat® brand of chocolates and truffles is a recipe for success made in the heart of Eumundi.

Her journey in the world of chocolate first started with her Dutch mother who years ago was a Chocolatiere in Holland. Although Louisa first started helping her mother at a tender age of around 7 or 8 as little girls do, Louisa developed a love for chocolate and over the years Louisa always made chocolates at Christmas time and gave them out as presents to family and friends and never lost her passionate dream of one day owning her very own chocolate shop. Louisa has worked and gained valuable knowledge working in both Holland and Belgium under two Master Chocolatiers.

Her second love was travel, so she worked as a stewardess for British Airways for 10 years traveling to most of their destinations around the world, always making chocolates at every spare moment and constantly dreaming of her chocolate shop and on one lucky day, she met in Muscat located in the Sultanate of Oman a businessman called Malcolm who was on a business trip. This meeting was something so special they both knew they were meant for one another, so Malcolm very quickly clipped Louisa’s wings. They married three years later and moved shortly thereafter to America when by chance at a dinner party, Louisa served a few of her handmade chocolates and truffles which was the start of a small chocolate business.

However, as the years went by Louisa wanted to be close to her brother who had been living in Queensland for a number of years, so a major decision was made to relocate to Australia. Louisa was still fully focused on her goal of owning her chocolate shop but not knowing Malcolm being a businessman, he also had other ideas to start a small chocolate factory and within a few months of arriving in Australia they were both busy looking for the right location. That’s when they found out the Eumundi Hardware & Produce Store was up for sale so they made an offer which was accepted. The building could not have been a better choice located in the cute little market town of Eumundi, full of friendly people, who are extremely supportive and somewhat proud of their chocolate factory, not forgetting that little saying, from little acorns do mighty oaks grow, so watch this space!

So to the present, walking into Cocoa Chocolat® for the very first time is an experience definitely not to be missed as it’s a delight for ones eyes. While trying to make the impossible decision on what chocolate goodies to choose, you can watch a DVD on the processing of cocoa beans, which are cultivated in a Fair Trade environment and turned into chocolate. You can also observe from the viewing window as Louisa creates exquisite delights in front of your eyes, all in a huge environmentally friendly state-of-the-art purpose built climate controlled boutique factory with gleaming stainless steel machinery.

In Louisa’s collection of both modern and traditional chocolates and truffles are her most treasured recipes found amongst her late mother’s papers and translated from the original Dutch. Louisa only uses the finest grade of Belgian couverture chocolate, she creates the most wonderful chocolates and truffles which taste so delicious one is definitely not enough, there is something for everyone from chocolate green frogs, lollipops, teddy bears, to delicious giant chocolate truffles and the lovely gift packaging is outstanding. The fun is finding your very own special treat, these delicious chocolates and truffles will have you coming back for more, you will not be disappointed and that’s a fact.

Louisa only uses the very best of selected ingredients from around the globe such as King Island cream, butter and honey being her preferred choice not forgetting their very own locally grown Queensland macadamia nuts, Buderim ginger, plus wonderful locally grown Eumundi strawberries and exotic fruits. Louisa achieves a level of excellence with unsurpassed flavours captured in every piece. This is what Cocoa Chocolat® is all about, pure quality and an indulgence not to be missed. Cocoa Chocolat® will ship their chocolates anywhere in Australia guaranteed next day air starting from as little as $8.00.

Cocoa Chocolat® has just been awarded the national award for Small Business Champion 2009/2010.

T: (07) 5442 7841
E: cocoachocolat@bigpond.com
W: www.cocoachocolat.com.au

Now open 7 days per week at Eumundi: Mon to Fri 8am - 5pm, Sat 8am-4pm and Sun 10am to 2pm.
Now open 7 days per week at Hastings Street, Noosa: Mon to Fri 11am - 9pm and Sat 10am-9pm & Sun 10am to 8pm.

National Winner - Small Business Champion Awards 2009
Winner - Sunshine Coast Excellence in Business Awards 2009
Queensland State Winner - Small Business Champion Awards 2009
Winner - Eumundi Best New Business Awards 2009

Kids and the Dog Park

2009-12-07T14:58:00.000-08:00

The Buderim Dog Park is a brilliant facility at the base of Buderim on the road to Mooloolaba.

One reader has contacted the Buderim Web Site with a valid concern over the use of the park. The answer (Rebecca feels) is to put a sign up to protet dog owners, saying the use of the park is at your own risk and that children should be kept away from strange dogs for their own safety.

Perhaps a sign which says "Children should be kept on a leash in this park" is in order ;-) (ed).

Here is her letter, what do you think?

I am a resident of Buderim who regularly uses the wonderful park with my pups along with the many others that love the park.

On a few occassions lately i have been concerned with small (very small) children in the park. I have no issue with children in the park, (as long as their parents supervise them) its great to see them as future dog lovers, but the occassions that have upset me are with tiny kids of crawling age placed on the ground and kids on the ground using the sand as a sand pit. Sometimes groups of 15 dogs are running and it is very scary as they can knock an adult over.

Last week a boisterious group of ususals (german sheppard, 3 staffies and a boxer) were playing and a family was there with a tiny baby of crawling age and had her on the ground. I said to them before i let my dogs go that i wouldnt leave her there as they all play very rough. 'thats ok, she is used to dogs' they owned two very small dogs. I told them that whilst my pups are small they are strong and can knock a little kid over.
Sure enough the group of dogs were running like crazy ( adults need to look out too!!) and the baby was left to crawl on the grass and then had one of my pups jump over her then all over her. Whilst its all friendly, i dont have kids, so my dogs dont know how to be extra gentle. Its just another person to play with to them. The baby didnt have a care in the world but the mother was very angry and kept kicking any dog that come near the table after that, including my 7 month old pup several times. zmy dogs dont speak english and dont understand ranting and raving but do understand commands which are nicer then being kicked at.

Whilst i feel bad that my pup jumps on kids, im doing my best to avoid it and teach better manners, but the dog park is one place where you can go where you know there are other dog lovers who understand dogs and are all there for the same reason and dont mind if you get a little dirt on you.
It has been a great and essential socialising tool for my boys and they love it. Now i feel on tenderhooks each time i go. This same incident happened to a friend of mine who owns a staffy x daschound and the child cried this time and she felt obliged to take her dog and leave the park.

Whilst everyone is welcome in a community park, some responsibility needs to be taken and it needs to be noted that it is a dog park, not a playground. And there are hardly any places where we cna let our dogs run like this.
As we all know you should never leave your own child unattended with your own dog, let along a pack of strange dogs. Also i imagine the ground in that park is not a very hygenic area for kids to play in the dirt let alone crawl in it.

A few other i have spoken to have had issues with kids chasing thier dogs or screaming which puts owners on edge (especially those with new dogs or who dont have children)

Im worried it is an accident waiting to happen and maybe some sort of signage would protect and make us responsible dog owners more at ease when visiting this great place.

Monetary trolley deposits at Woolies on Buderim

2009-10-10T18:47:00.000-07:00

In an effort to tame the wandering trolley, Woolworths on Buderim has implemented a new system, whereby you must wedge a dollar coin into the trolley to release it from the bay. The dollar is retrieved when you return the trolley to the bay. alternatively you have to locate another trolley and jam it into that one in order to retrieve the coin.

This system is not unique to Buderim but is certainly causing a great deal of consternation to shoppers. Those most vocal and distraught are the elderly members of the community, but the nuiscance value is not exclusive to that particular age group. What happens if you do not have a dollar or two dollar coin? Well you have to stand like a goose at the front counter till you can attract the attention of an assisstant to change a note. If you (like me) do not carry money and rely on cards, then you are a shot duck!

Here is an email which is typical of those received at the Buderim Web Site from people voicing their displeasure.

textarea: I want to register our strong displeasure and objection to (Buderim) Woolworths new system of requiring a monetary deposit on the use of their trolleys. We find this a ridiculous imposition and are determined to use stores that do not require this. As Woolworths was one of our main reasons for shopping at Buderim, this in effect, means that we will be doing ALL our shopping elsewhere
(name and phone number supplied)

What do Buderim woolworths hope to achieve?
Clearly they want to reduce the number of trolleys which are carted up to the caravan park or left abandoned at the curb by thoughtless shoppers who just don't want to organise a better way of taking their groceries home. Plus reduce the operating costs by laying off staff where they can.

Will this be the answer to peope removing trolleys form the carpark?
At the risk of giving ignorant people a clue, all they have to do is spend a dollar and take a trolley home, then they can start their own collection (which is what they must be doing anyway) which can be dumped at their leisure!

Alternatively, the more clever of them may design and make a device to simulate the removal key and get the money out anyway. They could even make one from an old trolley!

Will this be helpful for the shoppers?
Hardly! If there is no trolley in the carpark, they have to push it back to the shop for a refund. If you do not carry cash you greatly inconvenienced.

So what will be the net results from this social experiment?
It does not take a Nostradamus to see the most likely outcomes.
At this stage the shoppers are irate, the trolley boys are out of a job, the small number of trolleys taken away will probably still be taken away by the diehards, the mischief removals may be reduced - but may be increased by kids wanting to try and rip out the coins.

I can't help but to wonder if a smarter way of dealing with this would be to factor a two tenths of a cent levy on a staple such as milk, which nobody would even notice . . . which could be used to fund a trolley boy's wage or something more friendly for the customer.

I am sure they would argue "We are trying to reduce costs . . . " Well here's a clue guys! Shopping is not just about the price!

This is a heartless dehumanisation of the Woolworths on Buderim Shopping Experience and quite frankly will only result in a denegration of the attitude and morale of both employees and the people of Buderim. Let's hope they wake up sooner rather than later.

Sadly, they didn't listen to the people of Buderim when they set up that traffic congesting, eyesore of a shopping centre, obscuring some of the best Coastal views in the Buderim Village . . . why would they bother now?

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The Sculptured Garden exhibition

2009-08-11T02:27:00.001-07:00

Dates: Saturday 5th September 2009 to Sunday 13th September 2009 (weekends only)

Location: Atrium Gallery, Buderim Craft Cottage

The Potters and Clay Sculptors of Buderim Craft Cottage present "The Sculptured Garden", their annual exhibition of studio-made sculpture and pottery for homes and gardens. The exhibition showcases the best of recent work by the 40+plus members of the Group. Some 150 pieces will be included in the exhibition. Each piece is unique, being hand-formed or wheel -thrown and kiln-fired in the studio by the artist. Much of the work in the exhibition is designed for gardens and courtyards, but there will also be a number of sculptural and functional pieces for display and use indoors, including feature pieces for walls

The photographs are from the 2008 exhibition The Sculptured Garden exhibition Atrium Gallery, Buderim Craft Cottage, 5 Main St Buderim Free Entry Sat 5th, Sun 6th, Sat 12th, Sunday 13th only. 9am - 4pm each day. All work is for sale, and credit card facilities are available

For further information, contact Jan: 07-54452343 or email nelsonmj@tpg.com.au

The 14th annual Voices on the Coast

2009-06-29T15:55:00.000-07:00

The 14th annual Voices on the Coast – Youth Literature Festival is on again from the 14 July to the 18 July with over 130 talks and writing workshops for young people and adults. This year the festival focuses on the illustration process with Shaun Tan, Leigh Hobs, Nick Bland, silk screen artist Michelle Toft and local Buderim illustrator Michelle Pike. Also attending the festival are leading Australian authors, poets and performers including Morris Gleitzman, Maureen McCarthy and Pat Flynn. Someone for everyone, from young children to young adults to the young at heart.

The Voices Plus program features a ‘Blokes and Books’ evening with Australian sportsmen and authors discussing the good, the bad and the ugly about reading and young men. Also featuring is Paul Collins with a 2 hour fantasy world writing workshop along with Melbourne based author, Ilsa Evans, appearing at the literary breakfast. You may also be interested in our ever popular free visits to local libraries by authors Hilary Badger (close associate to the elusive Zac Power author), Peter Carnavas, and poet David (Ghostboy) Stavanger.

Voices on the Coast continues to be proudly co-presented by Immanuel Lutheran College and the University of the Sunshine Coast.

For more information and ticket sales visit www.immanuel.qld.edu.au/voices or 5477 3437

Voices on the Coast

2009-06-22T16:15:00.001-07:00

Over 130 Writing workshops for young people and adults. 25 Authors, Illustrators and Poets from across Australia - Festival Launch, Literary Breakfast with Ilsa Evans and Fantasy Writing Workshop with Paul Collins, Maroochydore Library.Festival is presented by Immanuel Lutheran College and University of the Sunshine Coast on the 14th to 18th July.. More information and tickets from www.immanuel.qld.edu.au/voices 54773437

Big Bash This Weekend!

2009-06-15T01:24:00.000-07:00

Craft Cottage will feature in the Buderim Big Bash

While you are enjoying the Q150 Big Buderim Bash, make sure you wander over to the Buderim Craft Cottage and add that Queensland flavour to your morning or afternoon tea. Sink your teeth into some pumpkin scones or lamingtons, swill a little pumpkin soup, have a chomp on a couple of ginger and macadamia cookies, not to mention gingerbread pineapple and banana shapes. Of course there will be sandwiches and Q cupcakes, and make sure you ask for a slosh of pineapple juice. Sounds like a bit of a ripper, fair dinkum way to quell the rumblings!

But wait there’s more … while you are there, have a wander through the Craft Cottage and have a peek at the groups demonstrating their crafts. Maybe even pick up a piece of quality work from the weekend long sale. Art and eats are available from 9am right through until 4pm, Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 at the Buderim Craft Cottage located between the Memorial Hall and St Mark’s Anglican Church – right opposite Buderim State School.

Any enquiries to Elizabeth 5445 4334

2009-06-15T01:17:00.000-07:00

Flinders’ “A-Chord” concert events to help Sydney’s Street Choir

A passion for music and a desire to support the community’s disadvantaged are at the very heart of special concert events involving Matthew Flinders Anglican College students during their Sydney Music Tour this month.
The two concerts, celebrating the concordance of musical diversity and community, will be held in Sydney’s City Recital Hall, Angel Place on Friday, June 26.
Hosted by Matthew Flinders Anglican College, the “A-Chord” concerts will showcase the talents of three very different groups.
Bringing their talents to the stage will be the inspiring Sydney Street Choir, the versatile University of Newcastle Choir and more than 100 students from Flinders performing in the choir, band and string orchestra.
These community concerts have been organised as part of Flinders’ 20th anniversary celebrations.
A Pre-Tour Music Concert will be held this Friday, June 5 at the Matthew Flinders Anglican College Sports Centre from 7pm.
For information email Flinders music event co-ordinator Kay Jackson at flindersmusic@mfac.edu.au or telephone 5477 3258.

Good Lovin' to the Coast

2009-06-15T01:12:00.001-07:00

David Campbell brings Good Lovin' to the Coast

Matthew Flinders Anglican College will celebrate its 20 year anniversary with a New Orleans Gala Concert starring David Campbell on July 25.

Whether on stage, in the recording studio, on the red carpet or on radio, David’s infectious personality, wit and humour sets him apart as one of Australia’s most popular personalities.

David Campbell started as an actor, appearing on the stage in both New York and London after winning accolades in local Australian productions.

The New York Times called him “a natural entertainer who oozes star quality” and the Village Voice described him as “the best male singer in years”.

After years on the New York stage he returned to Australia in 1999 to take the lead of Johnny O’Keefe in the record-breaking rock ’n’ roll musical Shout to great appraise!

He has also starred in Channel 7’s hit television production Dancing with the Stars and hosted Sydney’s No 1 night radio show Arse About Countdown.

But his passion for music came to the fore again in 2006 with the birth of a swing and jazz combo in Kings Cross, Sydney.

The Swing Sessions was picked up by Sony, and almost immediately entered the Top 10 with platinum sales. The Swing Sessions 2, recorded a year later, was received with the same acclaim.

In the winter of 2008 with two top 10, multi platinum albums under his belt, Campbell turned his attention to blue-eyed soul from the 1960s for his newly released album Good Lovin’.

“With this record we’re trying to evoke that mythological period of the ’60s where it all came together and the world started to get funky and groovy. You could still wear suits but you are Michael Caine. All that stuff was really strong references for us,” David said. “That sound is almost semi symphonic pop rock. I find that really exciting and it’s great because there’s this epic scope in it but it’s really tight and really dancy.”

The album includes an eclectic collection of classics by such greats as the Young Rascals, the Righteous Brothers, the Spencer David Group, Van Morrison, Aaron Neville and Blood Sweat & Tears, not to mention Georgie Fame and the King - Elvis Presley.

Good Lovin’ has the up-tempo, positive sense of unlimited possibilities that typified the ’60s. It was the era of the space race, free love, James Bond and blue-eyed soul, and Good Lovin’ encourages us to party as if it’s 1968.

And let's face it, what we all need right now is a Good Lovin’ party.

Campbell will be bringing his up-beat enthusiasm to the Sunshine Coast in July for the New Orleans Gala Concert at the Matthew Flinders Anglican College Sports Centre.

Flinders music students will also have the opportunity to workshop with David Campbell in the lead-up to the concert event, and will perform with him on the night.

In keeping with the intimate New Orleans Soul Club theme, guests are encouraged to bring their friends and make up a table. A club bar will be operating and the evening is supported by Mooloolaba-based Murphy Builders Qld.

For more information or to book for this great night of entertainment, telephone 5477 3200. Tickets are $65 per head.

Released by: Debbie Southern, Registrar, Matthew Flinders Anglican College

P: 5477 3260; E: dsouthern@mfac.edu.au

Queensland Kaleidoscope

2009-06-01T01:12:00.000-07:00

As part of Q150 celebrations this year, Stella Maris Catholic Primary School are proud to present a "Queensland Kaleidoscope".

Saturday 20 June
Maroochy Baptist Church Wises Road North Buderim
TWO sessions - 2pm & 7pm
(this presentation will be 1 hour and 20 minutes in length and there will NOT be an interval)

A Queensland Kaleidoscope will present a ‘living history’ of Queensland from the aboriginal beginnings and through major historical events. Through instrumental music, song, art, dance and drama, students will tell this incredible story of who we are as Queenslanders from many walks of life. All students from prep to year 7 will have the opportunity to be involved in this production either by appearing on stage or by preparing props, artwork and costumes. It is hoped extended families from across the Sunshine Coast will embrace this production to hear, visualize and understand what being a Queenslander truly means. Many local composers and artists have collaborated on this presentation which will be unique. There will be many events presented this year across Queensland to celebrate Q150, but very few will be seen through the eyes of our youth and especially primary aged students. Our future leaders have fresh new perspectives on our history and they deserve to be heard. We hope to see you on Saturday 20 June.

Ticket Prices:

Adults - $10

Children - $5

Families - $25 (2 adults and 2 children)

Tickets for this event can be purchased by:- Phoning Stella Maris School on 5409 8900

Fax the ticket order form to 5409 8999 (credit card only)

In person at the school office in Mckenzie Drive Maroochydore from Monday 8 June

All tickets will be posted out once a booking and payment has been received.

Major support for this project is from the Queensland Governments Q150 fund for community organisations to assist in ensuring a huge 150th birthday for Queensland.

BIG BASH - BE THERE!

2009-05-31T18:16:00.000-07:00

Buderim's Big Bash is our town's huge Q150 Celebration, which promises to be a huge weekend of fun and interesting activities.

Come out to the six venues along Buderim's Main Street and discover exactly what is available for you in your community.

Enjoy Music/Concerts, Theatre, Craft, Food and heaps more from special interest and community groups of Buderim.

Admission to everything is FREE!

Read more about the locations and activities at http://www.buderim.com/bigbash

Morning Tea on Buderim

2009-05-24T17:53:00.000-07:00

Have a cuppa and some fun at a morning tea function.
All in aid of the Cancer Council.

BOOKS OF BUDERIM
Shop 1, 82 Burnett St, Buderim
is hosting . . .
AUSTRALIA’S BIGGEST MORNING TEA
10-12am on Thurs, 28th May
to raise funds for the Cancer Council.
Come and join us in our pleasant courtyard for a cuppa and a chat
while contributing to a worthy cause.

Join MIDWEEK LADIES TENNIS

2009-04-27T00:25:00.000-07:00

Sunshine Coast Ladies Midweek Tennis Association has been actively organising midweek tennis for ladies on the Coast for over 40 years. Midweek ladies tennis is a vibrant competition with upwards of 36 teams across the Sunshine Coast.
We currently have 5 divisions and a diverse range of standards from Div 5 up to Div 1. The Autumn Season is underway with finals due to commence in June.
We are seeking new players to join our association for fun and fitness. There are many teams in need of extra members and we have room for new teams within the divisions. If you would like to get a group of girls together to form a new team or put your name down as a reserve for an existing division, please contact us.
The Spring Season commences in July, team entries must be in by 15th June. See our website www.tennis.com.au/sunshineladies, call our Secretary, Kristen ph 5445 5076 or email moretonview@bigpond.com. We would love to hear from you!

Mr. Body Language

2009-03-30T00:42:00.000-07:00

Rare opportunity to see Local Buderim Identitiy Allan Pease (Mr. Body Language).

Allan will be the keynote speaker at April's Business Swap Breakfast meeting on the 20th of April at the Caloundra RSL Function Centre.

For more information go to Event Link: http://www.stickytickets.com.au/1504/Allan_Pease_for_Sunshine_Coast_Business_Swap.aspx

Guests are welcome.

More information, Call Cheryl on 0427 008 180

Buderim Girl leaves 'em in her wake!

2009-03-29T16:36:00.000-07:00

Local Buderim girl Leila Barnesly has done the region proud by taking out First place in her division at the State Wakeboarding Titles and coming second at the National level!

That's a huge accomplishment for a pint-sized lass, who is only nine years old!

Leila has placed 2nd in the country at the 2009 Ocean & Earth Australian Wakeboard National Championships held on the mighty Murray River in Renmark, South Australia.

The Wakeboard Nationals provides competition for young and old. Age groups range from Under 9’s to veteran divisions.

Over 90 people from every State in Australia competed in the preliminary rounds held throughout the week, with the finals taking place on the weekend.

Leila threw down her run comprising of half-cabs, 180’s, wake to wake jumps, and a selection of grabs including indy, nose, tail and stalefish.
“I’m so happy with my result. I showed the judges all the tricks I know and I couldn’t have done anything else to improve my result”.

The winner of the Under 9 Girls division was reigning champ, Chloe Mills from Victoria.

World Champion riders such as Josh Sanders, Amber Wing and Harley Clifford participated in the event, wowing the crowd with their impressive tricks.

This Buderim youngster was selected as one of eight riders to be part of the Queensland Team to compete for the State Trophy, which is a rival contest between the States. The Queensland riders claimed the trophy.

Last month Leila competed in the Queensland State Titles in Townsville, achieving first place in her division. She has been placed in the Top 2 three times at a State level, and Top 4 twice at a National level.

Leila will continue to work hard to achieve great heights in this fast growing sport!

Book Easter fair

2009-03-19T22:48:00.000-07:00

The Buderim Library is holding their Annual Easter Book Market.
When? Saturday 11th April from 8am to 3pm
Where? Upstair at the Memorial Hall in Main Street Buderim.
Tons of bargains and treasures to be discovered - Great prices - Come along and browse through the huge section of old books and magazines on offer.
This is one great event you do not want to miss!

Townsville Residents Reunion

2009-01-20T23:42:00.000-08:00

Have you lived or worked in Townsville in the past?
We have lived in the Buderim – Sunshine coast area for nearly 3 years and are always coming across other locals that have relocated from Townsville in the last 10 – 20 years or so.

Whether you were born, worked, went to Uni, had a business, children were born in the area, we would love to catch up and have a “Townsville Past Residents get together”.

My husband was born in Townsville and I spend 26 years there, we have run into teachers, accountants, doctors and professional people, business people who had and still have business interests in the Townsville area.
It would be nice to get together for a meet and greet, location and date to be advised. We are needing to Guage response and participation.

Please drop me a line if this might be of interest to you, your friends and relatives etc.
Louisa and Jeff Charles. Send email to townsvillereunion@buderim.com

JOB PREPARATION PROGRAM

2008-11-30T23:03:00.000-08:00

WANT HELP FINDING A JOB?
WANT COMPUTER SKILLS?
WANT TO CHANGE FROM PART TIME TO FULL TIME WORK?
JPP is an action packed ten week program for people from non-English speaking backgrounds and/or the long term unemployed designed to give you the confidence, the skills and the know how to get that job in the Australian workforce!
The course covers QUEST College Accredited Computer Skills, Career Planning, Personal Development, Job Search Skills plus much more!
Course is FREE to eligible participants and is on 3 days a week at the Maroochy Neighbourhood Centre Call 5443 6696 for more information.

RSPCA rewards hero dog!

2008-11-13T16:09:00.000-08:00

RSPCA Qld will this week recognise the bravery of a dog who saved three and a half year old Drew Gralike from a massive brown snake on a property near Eumundi. Diesel will be presented with a special Animal Achievement Award at 10 am this Friday, November 14th.

Stan Gralike, Drew’s grandfather was pushing him on a swing when the snake reared up in preparation to strike. Diesel, a blue cattle dog cross leapt to his defence and was bitten in the process.

“If it wasn’t for Diesel, Drew would be dead. There’s no doubt about that,” said Mr Gralike. “It was a massive snake and we were a long way from the house and a phone.”

Diesel spent two days in “intensive care” at the vet’s and received several doses of anti-venin.

The last RSPCA Qld Animal Achievement Award was presented to Jesse, a small dachshund who rescued his fourteen year old female owner from a male assailant.

Apart from a commemorative plaque for Diesel’s owners, Diesel himself will receive some treats more in line with his status as a hero canine!

Chelsea wins Gymkhana!

2008-10-26T16:08:00.000-07:00

Congratulations go to Chelsea Davies, the winner of Highest Points Kunda Park Rider over 9 years. The Kunda Park Gymkhana, held on 19th October 2008 was a great contest with classy performances on horseback, the order of the day.

The photo below show Chelsea with President of the Kunda Park Pony Club, Olive Guy. The larger trophy is the perpetual trophy, Chelsea is holding her keepsake.

Christmas Fair - yep it's nearly Chrissy!

2008-10-15T01:04:00.000-07:00

Buderim Craft Cottage’s
Christmas Fair is coming up again
Saturday 29 November 8.00am to 4.00pm
Sunday 30 November 9.00am to 3.00pm

Two whole days to get in and fill up the present cupboard ready for Christmas.
Each of the talented 13 groups have been working hard to ensure there will be a huge array
of gorgeous goodies for sale.

There will also be refreshments, plants and produce for sale.
The cottage is located opposite the Buderim Primary School, set back from the road between the Memorial Hall and St Mark’s Church.
Further details please contact 5442 1207
e-mail pammra@keypoint.com.au

Gymkhana - Kunda Park Ponies!

2008-10-15T00:45:00.000-07:00

Gymkhana

Come along for the fun and competition!

19th October 2008
Venue: Kunda Park Pony Club Grounds
2 Robert Street Kunda Park
Start Time: March Past 9:00am Nominations: $15.00 per rider

Canteen open from 7:30am for breakfast!
Enquiries: Olive Guy (07) 5445 1315 Jacqui Pool 0412 369751

Ribbons to 6th place Highest Points Trophies to 4th

Special trophies
- Highest points Kunda Park Rider Under 9
- Highest points Visiting Rider Under 9
- Highest points Kunda Park Rider 9 & Over
- Highest points Visiting Rider 9 & Over
- Tina Whitbread Memorial trophy – Style over jumps
- Champion Rider of the day
- Rug from Sandale Saddlery

Spring Festival of Classical Music

2008-10-01T18:46:00.000-07:00

Purcell - Vivaldi - Bach - Handel - Haydn - Mozart - Paganini - Saint Saens - Mussorgsky - Tchaikovsky - Massenet - Gypsy Airs and Waltzing Matilda

Presented by Mueller International Chamber Orchestra and master of Paganini Violinist Attilla Sautov.

Musicians:

Sam Nester - UK

Jasmine Jin - Korea

Zohara Rotem - Israel

Liam Webb - Finland

Alena Bogdan - Belarus

Frances Hyn - Indonesia

Tristane Selke - Germany

Eddy Whiting - Australia

Renat Yusupov - Uzbekistan
Nicholas Kaye-Smith - Sri Lanka

Chantelle Hope - Hodgets - Greece

Sunday 19 October 2008 at 3pm

St Mark's Anglican Church Main Street Buderim

Tickets available 1 hour before the concert from 2pm or for booking call 0424 780 389

Adults $30, Concessions and Students $20. Children under 12 free

Visite our website: www.attillasautov.com

Dementia Awareness Expo

2008-08-28T18:35:00.000-07:00

The Dementia Awareness Expo hosted by Reflections Support Services will start at 10am Friday 19th September at 8 Boxwood Ave Kuluin. The program features experts in Geriatrics, community health, financial & legal advice, continence management & road safety for senior's .Light refreshments & lunch will be available at a small cost. Transport upon request. Free admission Contact Reflections Support Services for further details.

Read the flier for more details!