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Rural Transaction Centre Opened July 2004

51 Munro Street Babinda 4861 07 4067 2900

babindataskforce@bigpond.com Newsletter may be viewed in colour on website:

www.babindainfocentre.com.au

JANUARY 2015

RAINFALL–DECEMBER 2014

BABINDA - 77 mm

Total for 2014: 4231.5 mm

BELLENDEN KER

Top Station - 164.6 mm

Total for 2014: 8158.8 mm

Bottom Station - 106.8 mm

Total for 2014: 4400.2 mm

“The President’s Notes“ Rachel Nicholas

Hi everyone,

We hope you had a safe and joyous Christmas.

Welcome to 2015: the Chinese year of the Wood, Sheep, Goat, Ram and if Back to the Future has its

way hover skate boards.

The answer is yes, we will be printing a 2015 Babinda & District Telephone Book. We will be posting out expressions of interest to advertisers by end of March. Till then please check your current A-Z listing.

Contact the office if you need any changes. More information over the next two Newsletters.

The ’What’s Happening In Babinda’ back page of the Newsletter is constantly updated as soon as we are notified of an upcoming event. Please note this service is provided free to the community and as such the editor reserves the right to publish community notices at its discretion, this means that

occasionally some on-going notices may be removed without notice to allow space for new notices.

The Cairns Regional Council will be closing Rotary Park from 31 January to commence a number of

structural updates. Weather permitting Rotary Park will be closed for approx 6 weeks.

Business Hours: Monday to Thursday 9am - 4pm.

Closed Fridays till further notice.

Please note: Next meeting Thursday 22 January 9.30am. All members welcome

We currently have 95 members.

Be kind to yourself,

Rachel

Disclaimer: All articles in this Newsletter are

printed in good faith for the Community and do

not necessarily represent the views of the

Babinda District Community Association Inc

(aka Babinda The Taskforce) and therefore

accept no responsibility for these articles.

Errors and Omissions:

While every care is taken in the publication of

advertisements and articles, Babinda News

cannot be held responsible for omissions or

errors or their subsequent effects.

Contribution

Closing Dates:

Wednesday 4 Feb

(Distributed 17 Feb)

Wednesday 5 Mar

(Distributed 17 March)

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Babinda Police

December Newsletter

I hope that everyone enjoyed time with family and friends over the Christmas period.

Unfortunately six drink drivers were caught on our roads, if you are going to drink alcohol, don’t drive -it

is simple.

We had two crashes within our area this month, luckily both were relatively minor. The majority of crashes

are caused by driver error, either through speed, inattention (including mobile phones) drink or drug

driving or fatigue. If we pay attention whilst driving or anticipate what other road users may do, we could

probably avoid over 90% of crashes. We catch people speeding every day. The message that speed kills is

just not getting through. Manage your time, leave earlier to prevent rushing, watch your speed, use cruise

control if you have it. Think about the lives of those who would be affected if you or someone else were

seriously injured or killed, just to get somewhere five minutes quicker.

Stop signs mean you must stop on or before the line. If you do not stop at stop signs and get caught, you

could face a fine of $341 and 3 points. Stop does not mean slow down, look and go. You must come to a

full and complete stop before proceeding through the junction. Please bear this in mind as we will continue

to monitor this.

We continue to see far too much domestic violence in our community. Consider the impact this has on

children in the household. For assistance with regard to this, please contact: Domestic Violence

Helpline 1800 656 463, Mensline: 1300789978, Kidsline: 1800 551800

The Babinda Police Team wish you all a happy and prosperous new year for 2015, and we look forward to

working with you all, helping to make Babinda just a little better, remember if you think we should know

something give us a call don’t assume we know because you know. Your information will be kept

confidential. Call the office on 40671120, or Crimestoppers on 1800 333000

The Board and Staff

of Babinda Community Bank®

wish to thank our

Shareholders and Customers

for

their continued support.

We wish you a

happy, prosperous and healthy 2015.

Babinda Community Bank® Branch Bendigo Bank

“Enhancing the community”

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They Say...

If you are depressed, you live in the past

If you are anxious, you live in the future

But, If you are at peace, you live in the present

Lao Tzu

Mums have magic;

they make you feel better without medicine

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Shane Wiles

Manager - QGAP

10 Munro St Babinda QLD

* JP (Qual) Duties

* Public Trust of QLD (wills)

* Births, Deaths & Marriage Certificates

Queensland Transport, Fine Payments

(including SPER), Vehicle

Registration/Renewal/Transfer

* And many more services

AMBULANCE NEWS

Welcome back – hope you had a good Christmas.

THE DANGERS OF PARADISE

Christmas day we had a lady cut her mouth and ear as well as busting up her knee at

Josephine Falls – fortunately she was not too badly hurt. Also there was a person fall off

the falls on New Years Eve during the day who sounded like they would be in a really bad

way but fortunately only had some moderate injuries not life threatening. Not to be outdone

the Boulders had a nasty accident in the last fortnight where a student got some nasty

lacerations and could have been much worse.

The important message is to be safe this holidays. Accidents happen at the most unexpected

times. If you or your family are at the beach, the creeks or on the roads take it easy and

play it safe. Another thing to remember in this extreme heat is to keep your water levels

up. Keep an eye on elderly neighbours or family as they often don’t drink enough fluids

and can become dehydrated quite quickly.

Until next time,

Keep safe

Justin Cairns OIC Babinda

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Bistro

Bar & Bottleshop Coffee Shop Monday - Friday 10am till late

Open 10am till close Saturday – Sunday 9am till late

Gaming Room Lunch 12noon to 2pm

Open 10am till close

Dinner Monday – Thursday 6pm till 8pm

46 Munro Street Babinda Friday – Saturday 6pm till 8.30pm

Phone 07 4067 1111 Sunday 5pm till 7pm

Stag Tavern Open 7 Days

(except Christmas, Boxing Day and Good Friday) Sunday trading hours for Public Holidays 10am - 7 pm.

Lamb forequarters with garlic crushed potatoes

Ingredients:

4 lamb forequarters

150 ml soy sauce

100 ml sweet chilli sauce

100 ml sprite

2 tablespoons garlic

3 medium potatoes

1 tablespoon butter

50 ml of cream

Method:

Marinate forequarters with soy, sweet chilli, sprite and

tablespoon of garlic for 24 hours.

Preheat oven at 180 degrees

Bake forequarters with foil for 1 hour

Wash potatoes and boil for 20 mins (until they are soft)

Strain potatoes and return to empty pot, add butter,

cream and 1 tablespoon of garlic

Crush potato mix with fork lightly creating texture

Strain baked forequarters keeping sauce in a pot

Reduce sauce until it is a thick consistency

Serve crushed potatoes with forequarters and dribble

sauce over the top

Enjoy!

They Say…

It is not necessary to believe in God to be a good person. In a way, the traditional notion of God is outdated. One can be spiritual but not religious. It is not necessary to go to church and give money – for many, nature can be a church. Some of the best people in history did not believe in God, while some of the worst deeds were done in His name.

Pope Francis

Things to Help Lift Your Mood:

Sunlight & Exercise

Eat Spicy Food

Pat a Puppy

Perform a Random Act of Kindness

Smile Smile Smile

Just Joking...

Don’t trust atoms,

they make up everything…

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BABINDA BOXING CLUB INC.

WARREN JENSEN HALL

WAKEHAM PARK

TUESDAY & THURSDAY - 5.30 PM - 6.30PM

ACCREDITED TRAINER

ERIC NORMAN - 0400 596 625

FITNESS TRAINING - PRIOR ARRANGEMENTS

The Club Always Under The Cloud

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Resident evacuation & recovery register:

for residents of the Cairns Region who are elderly,

infirmed and/or disabled and have no transport or

friends or family in the area.

If an evacuation is required, those listed on the

register will be assisted by emergency service

personnel to evacuate their residence. In this event,

evacuees will be taken to a safe designated area.

Unfortunately emergency services will not have the

resources to assist with moving large quantities of

personal belongings or pets (except seeing-eye

dogs).

This register is updated annually. By placing your

name on the register, you are authorising Council to

give your details to any agencies that may be

involved in an evacuation.

If you answer yes to all of the following questions,

you may qualify for the register:

Are you elderly, infirmed and/or disabled?

Do you have no transport?

Do you have no friends or family in the area?

If you believe that your personal circumstances

qualify you to be placed on the register,

please contact:

Disaster Management Unit

(07) 4044 3044.

Electrical Work;

- specialising in overhead electrical work (all defects issued on private lines and

poles repaired or replaced such as crossarms, stays, insulators, switchboards)

- domestic electrical repairs, replacements, upgrades, safety switches, generator

switches, sheds, new extensions

- test and tag on your tools

Odd Jobs;

- pressure cleaning

- tree trimming

- rubbish removal

- property maintenance

- cherry picker work (also for hire, phone for rates)

Call for a free quote or advice on that job you need doing or

don’t have time to do yourself, also available for labour hire

M; 0417198723 PH; 40672014 E; jndplus05@gmail.com

BABINDA MEDICAL PRACTICE

HOURS OF BUSINESS

MONDAY – FRIDAY 8.30am TO 4.30pm

SATURDAY 9.30am TO 1.00pm

LUNCH 1.00pm TO 2.00pm

Phone: 4067 8201

Babinda Laundromat

5/103 Munro Street

Babinda 4861

Open 24/7 For You

Barbi Wildish 0420 401 881

Babinda Butterfly’s Family Day Care

An Early Childhood Educator with 13 years experience now has limited spaces available in Babinda.

Registered with Cassowary Coast Family Day Care (CCB and CCR available) and follows the Early Years Learning Framework. I offer flexible hours to suit family needs, low child / educator ratio and embrace learning through play from your child’s interests in a home based natural environment.

Please call Nicole today on 0407 353 660 for more information.

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‘Bramstons’ Restaurant will

CLOSE Monday 2nd February and

REOPEN Friday 6th March 2015

* Motel re: Room Accommodation remains Open during this time *

Mark and I would like to take this opportunity to THANK All Our Customers for the support they

have shown throughout the first year of opening Bramston Beach Motel and ‘Bramstons’

Restaurant – because of you, we are looking forward to an even

bigger and better year ahead in 2015.

For myself, personally, the highlight of my year has been the friends I have made within this com-

munity – such beautiful people! … and I thankyou … and for Mark, his highlight has been coming

home from the Pilbara each month, to a list a mile long !! haha – and to the breathtaking ocean

views and peacefulness we experience every day – Bramston Beach has won our hearts.

Next year in our season, we will be having a ‘Sunday Session’, with live music, BBQ, fundraising

etc – fun day for all the family, a chance to bring the community together… love to hear any other

suggestions with regards to Menu, Activities, Anything! – email me to bramstons@live.com.au

We wish Everyone a very Happy and Healthy 2015

Deb & Mark x

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We Are Survivors

For those born before 1940

We were born before television, before penicillin, polio shots, frozen foods, Xerox, contact

lenses, videos and the pill. We were before radar, credit cards, split atoms, laser beams and

ballpoint pens, before dish-washers, tumble driers, electric blankets, air conditioners,

drip-dry clothes…and before man walked on the moon.

We got married first and then lived together (how quaint can you be?). We thought

‘fast-food’ was what you ate in Lent, a ‘Big Mac’ was an oversized raincoat and ‘crumpet’

we had for tea. We existed before house husbands, computer dating and ‘sheltered

accommodation’ was where you waited for a bus.

We were before day care centres, group homes and disposable nappies. We never heard of

FM radio, tape decks, artificial hearts, word processors, or young men wearing earrings.

For us ‘time sharing’ meant togetherness, a ‘chip’ was a piece of wood or fried potato,

‘hardware’ meant nuts and bolts and ‘software’ wasn’t a word.

Before 1940, ‘made in Japan’ meant junk, the term ‘making out’ referred to how you did in

your exams, ‘stud’ was something that fastened a collar to a shirt and ‘going all the way’

meant staying on a double-decker bus to the terminus. In our day, cigarette smoking was

‘fashionable’, ‘grass’ was mown, ‘coke’ was kept in the coalhouse, a ‘joint’ was a piece of

meat you ate on Sundays and ‘pot’ was something you cooked in. ‘Rock Music’ was a fond

mother’s lullaby, ‘Eldorado’ was a ice-cream, a ‘gay person’ was the life and soul of the

party, while ‘aids’ just meant beauty treatment or help for someone in trouble.

We who were born before 1940 must be a hardy bunch when you think of the way in which

the world has changed and the adjustments we have had to make. No wonder there is a

generation gap today…BUT…By the grace of God …we have survived!!

Potato and leak gratin

Ingredients:

4 medium potatoes

1 leak

500ml of thickened cream

1 egg

1 teaspoon of crushed garlic

200 g of diced bacon

150 g of grated cheddar cheese

Method:

Preheat oven at 180 degrees.

Peel, wash and thinly slice potatoes

Thinly slice leak and wash thoroughly

Sauté bacon and garlic off in a pan

Mix cream, egg and garlic bacon mix together and season with pepper

Butter baking tray and layer potatoes and leak slices

Pour mix over baking tray and cover with foil.

Bake for 35 minutes

Remove foil and add grated cheese, return to oven until cheese is

golden brown

Serve hot and enjoy

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Our Best Advice. Your Best Interests.

Residential Conveyancing

Estates & Wills

Family Law Enquiries

Commercial Business & Property

Partnership & Leasing Agreements

Open in the Babinda Taskforce Office

at 51 Munro Street

Brett Moller is available on appointment

Contact 4081 6700

Email: lawyers@marinomoller.com.au

Web: www.marinomoller.com.au

Services offered at the

Taskforce include:

Department of Human Services

Agency Access Point

(Centrelink/Medicare/Child Support)

Free access for DHS customers: Phones,

Photocopier/Faxing and Computer

Computer Use….$3 per half hour

Computer Training Facility

Faxing…$3 for 1st page $1 per page after

Scanning, Photocopying - b/w + colour

Information Service

Internet Café….$3 per half hour

Laminating …. A4 & A3

Local Area Telephone Directory

Monthly Newsletter

Bus & Train Booking Agent

Local Councillor visits with appointment

Solicitors visiting with appointment

And much more…...just ask

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Babinda Early Learning

We are offering:

Care for children ranging between the ages of 6 weeks and 5

years as well as Before and After School Care and Vacation care

from 6 to 12 year olds.

*Trialling a Kindergarten & Preschool Curriculum

*Hours of operation = 7:00am—6:00pm

*For all inquiries and bookings please call our

friendly staff on 4067 2122

Lines From the Library

Welcome to 2015 and this year will see a

number of things happening in the Babinda

library. We will start in January when our

first Storytime of the year will be held at

10.30am on Monday the 19th. Storytime at

the Babinda library is moving to

its permanent time on the third Monday of

each month. Please contact Babinda library

for details.

Our book selection team have been really

busy so you will find lots of new items on

the library shelves at the moment. Why not

come in and have a look?

February is an important month. Babinda

library celebrates its 60th year of

operation. There will be some interesting

memorabilia on display in the library during

that month and we would be very interested

in any stories that our library users would

like to share with us. Share your story on

the Cairns Libraries facebook page or drop

something in to the library. We are also

planning other celebratory activities

throughout the year so watch this space for

future details.

See you in the library sometime soon.

Cheers,

Holly

Police are reminding people not let their

guard down over the festive season and to

secure valuables and limit opportunities for

thieves.

Light houses don’t fire guns or

ring bells

To call attention to their light.

They just shine!

Isn’t it funny how day by day nothing

changes but when we look back

everything is different

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WATCH OUT FOR YOUR NEIGHBOURS

As the cyclone season approaches please make a quick visit to any of our neighbours who are elderly or have a disability.

Elderly people are less likely to read newspapers to find out what services are available and are also more likely to wait in silence for help.

Stag Tavern Upcoming Events 46 Munro Street, Babinda-Phone 4067 1111

Weekly Trivia Night Starts Thursday 22/1/15

Australia Day $ 8 “Pie & Pot” All Day

Valentines Day Enjoy a romantic dinner,($30.00 per head, your choice of 3 Courses ), live music by Mystic to set the mood. Bookings Essential.

St Patrick’s Day 17-3-15 come and celebrate at the Stag

Easter Weekend 3-4-15 to 6-4-15 Make your bookings for Easter Sunday, don’t miss out

Further events in planning stages Keep an eye on notice board and this newsletter

Aromatherapy and Christmas Christmas is a special time to delight the senses and apart from the aromas of food I cannot think of a better way to enhancing the experience other than the use of Aromatherapy. Instead of using chemical sprays, make your own aerosols or place blends into your diffusers and oil burners. Create a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere that will make it your best ever. Here’s a selection of traditional aromas, I’ve chosen specifically because they all smell great individually, and blend well together to create truly aromatic season of goodwill!

ESSENTIAL OILS- Pine- Sometimes an artificial tree is preferable to avoid getting all those prickly pine needles everywhere. To give life to your tree and to give an uplifting feel in the room place a few drops of pine and grapefruit essential on cotton-wool balls and hide them inside the tree this will really lift the

spirits of everyone in the room. Cinnamon- If you’re struggling to concentrate on that long list of

jobs you still have to do, diffusing cinnamon essential oil helps to focus the mind and strengthen your resolve. Also great for boosting flagging energy levels especially after all that Xmas shopping! Frankincense -Frankincense is the perfect essential oil for the Christmas celebrations. It is a

wonderfully relaxing oil and perfect for keeping you chilled during the hectic celebrations. Also great to calm and soothe over excited children. CLOVE-The classic blend of sweet orange oil and clove bud in your vaporizer creates an instant

welcoming atmosphere. Sweet orange - uplifting and refreshing gives that extra touch that gives all

the oils suggested that extra boost for a perfect blend. Ginger -Great for when you’re finding yourself wanting to head for the couch when you should be

preparing your Xmas celebrations. Ginger oil brings clarity, strength and motivation. Just a few drops

of bergamot added will soon get you back on your feet. Nutmeg -essential oil has a stimulating

action on the brain, combating mental fatigue. Sweet orange -The uplifting and refreshing aroma of

sweet orange oil is the perfect choice to blend with any of the above oils it gives that extra touch that gives the perfect blend. Whatever you plan to do during your holidays, put your essential oils to use in a creative way at home, you will enjoy a relaxing and peaceful, aromatic Christmas to purchase any essential oils or for Xmas vouchers.

Phone- Sharon 0438676607.

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All of us at Babinda Hospital would like to wish everyone a

very happy and fulfilling New Year.

BABINDA HOSPITAL

MPHS NEWS

Walking group has finalised for this year,

ending with the group having an early morn-

ing get together for breakfast. Staff com-

pleted annual assessments to review walkers

improvements in endurance, strength and

balance. Staff and walkers alike would urge

more people to join them next year when it

recommences on 19/01/2015, every Monday,

Wednesday and Friday at 7am.

Just a reminder for when you

require any medications. An

appointment needs to be

made to see a Doctor to have

your scripts written. Scripts

can not be supplied by phon-

ing your order through to the

office. Please take notice of

when your scripts need

renewing and

phone early for

your Doctors

appointment.

With the hot weather well

and truly here, please remem-

ber to keep well by being

hydrated, drink water, fruit

juices and even jelly. Also

keeping as cool as you can.

Christmas Carols at the hospital was a jolly night with lots of

singing which was led by the choir. It was really nice to see

so many of our residents family join us. I am unable to

display all of the photo’s taken, however, below is a small

glimpse of the night. A lovely supper was provided, some by

our kitchen and some kindly donated. Many thanks to all the

organising provided by Mrs. Snitchzling and a small group

of loyal volunteers. I should mention that the kind acts

throughout the year by these selfless volunteers enriches the

lives of our residents and hospital inpatients alike. Many,

many thanks go to them.

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BABINDA MEAT MART

Selling beef………naturally

Quality GRASS FED Local Beef

Home of Mrs Tootie’s Products

Large selection of PETFOODS

Quality PASTA Products

Extensive Range of KNIVES

Friendly staff – to meat your needs

66 Munro Street PH: 4067 1514

Check out our website at:

www.babindameatmart.com

CLOTHING MANUFACTURER

We specialise in:

School Wear, College Wear, Polo Tops

Also available:

Alterations, In-house embroidery

5-7 Lander Close phone: 40675 197

DEERAL mobile: 0419 776 201

goanaclothing@westnet.com.au

Info Centre Illuminations

Welcome 2015, let it be a joyful & peaceful year.

Our powder room is VERY popular, it never ceases to amaze me how some people continue to use their mobile phones the whole time they’re in the room.

Although it has been a comparatively dry season, be aware that National Parks regularly close various parks for the wet season. If you are planning a camping trip, best to check with them first. National Parks also advise bush walkers/hikers to consult the Bureau of Meteorology www.bom.gov.au for current weather conditions.

Recently had a couple who planned to do the Broken Nose, Bartle Frere summit, Goldsborough Valley, and the Walsh’s Pyramid hikes on successive days. Keen hikers? No - in training for the Kokoda Trail. I reminded them of the above (BOM). Incidentally, the same couple commented that they found very useful information on our web site and that it was a good, easily navigated site. Kudos to those who created and update it.

Just a reminder that Rotary Park will be closed to campers from 31st January 2015 for approxi-mately 6 weeks while Council kindly upgrades the camping facilities. Please contact Council on 40443044 for further details.

Until next time ------ Happy Trails

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BABINDA HARVEST FESTIVAL

AGM

FOLLOWED BY A GENERAL MEETING

WILL BE HELD IN BABINDA HARVEST FESTIVAL ROOM

49 MUNRO STREET

MONDAY 9TH

FEBRUARY 2015 @ 7pm

ALL MEMBERS WELCOME

ALSO LOOKING FOR YOUNG PEOPLE INTERESTED IN

BEING INVOLVED

IF YOU HAVE ANY IDEAS ON A THEME FOR NEXT YEAR’S

FESTIVAL PLEASE WRITE IT DOWN AND PLACE

IN ENVELOPE AND DELIVER TO RODDOS

BEFORE THE 9TH

FEBRUARY

Location Operating Hours Closed

Lot 1 Kruckow,

Babinda

8.30am – 4.45pm (five days)

Sunday, Monday, Wednesday,

Thursday and Friday

Christmas Day

Lot 1 Evans Road,

Bramston Beach

9.00am – 3.30pm (two days)

Saturdays and Tuesdays

* This is a single bin Waste

Disposal Site and accepts

household municipal solid waste

only. Please Note: no recycling,

green waste, hazardous waste or

commercial waste is accepted

Christmas Day

LOCAL WASTE DISPOSAL SITES

For food in a world where many live with

hunger

For friends in a world where many walk

alone

For faith in a world where many live in fear

We give you humble thanks

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What’s Happening In Babinda

BABINDA TASKFORCE - Next Meeting: Thursday 22 January 9.30am at Taskforce. All members welcome

ABBEYFIELD HOUSE - HOY / Mini Cent Sale 3rd Monday of the month 4067 1197

BABINDA ARTS & CRAFTS - Open 9am-4pm daily. Meetings 2nd Wed of month @ 6pm bring a chair

BABINDA BARGAIN CENTRE (COOTHARINGA NQ) - HOY 2nd Mon of the month. Ph 4067 1533

BABINDA BOXING CLUB Tuesday & Thursday 5.30—6.30pm, Warren Jensen Hall - Bill Wakeham Park . See advert.

BABINDA BOWLS CLUB - Phone 4067 1148. Barbecue Buffet Meals available most Friday nights.

BABINDA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEETING - 5.30pm - 1st Tue of month at Roddo’s News: 4067 1222

BABINDA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MONTHLY MARKET DAY- 2nd Sat of month. $5. Contact Roddo: 4067 1222

BABINDA CHOI KWANG DO - CWA Hall Mon & Thu 5.30 - 6.30pm. All ages welcome. Enquiries to 0413 386 942

BABINDA DISTRICT FISHING CLUB first Tuesday of the month 7.30pm Club House

BABINDA GOLF CLUB-Social days Wed and Fri 3pm Saturday 12.30 in winter and 1pm in summer. Ph 4067 1510

BABINDA LIONS CLUB - 2nd & 4th Monday of the month at 7pm at the RSL Hall, School St

BABINDA PUBLIC SPEAKING GROUP - 2nd Mon of month 7pm contact 4067 1438 Loretta or 40674110 Rod

BABINDA RAINY DAYS BOOKCLUB - Meets every last Tue of month @ 10am @ Stag Tavern—Call Sue 4067 2640

BABINDA RSL - 1st Sunday of the month, 9:30 am at RSL. Contact 4067 6162

BARTLE FRERE STATE SCHOOL - Family Day Group Tuesday 9am—11am 4067 6240

BEYOND BLUE - 1300 22 46 36 LIFELINE - 13 11 14

BRAMSTON BEACH MOTEL: CRAFT/GET TOGETHER MORNINGS: Tuesdays 10am - 12 midday. Ph Debra 40674139

BUMBLEBEES PLAYGROUP - Tuesdays 9-11am, Community Hall, Church St, ph Honorei 0408 205 053 for details

CARER’S SUPPORT NETWORK - Last Friday of month, Innisfail Hospital, Transport available ph: 40678200

CHILD HEALTH CLINIC - 2nd Wednesday of the month 10am Hospital. Ph 4061 5388

HARVEST FESTIVAL 2015: 10th October HARVEST BALL: September 26th AGM: Monday 9th February

HOSPITAL UMBRELLA BALL - 16 MAY 2015 - Watch this space for further details

INFO CENTRE - Open 9 - 4 daily, 4067 1008, www.babindainfocentre.com.au (view this Newsletter in colour)

KIDS CLUB - Grade 1 to Grade 7 - Wednesday 5pm to 7.30pm CWA Hall, Babinda

LIFELINE - 13 11 14 BEYOND BLUE - 1300 22 46 36

MENSHED’S - Wed & Fri’s 9am-2pm @ Babinda’s Showground contact Merv for further info: 4061 8494

QCWA BABINDA- 2nd Sat of the month meeting 9.30am .4th Mon of the month - Hoy/Mini Cent Sale 1.30pm

QCWA DEERAL-2nd Wednesday of the month– Meeting 9.30am Craft follows meeting. Deeral Hall

SAMARITAN’S PURSE: Christmas Shoe Box Appeal October. Drop off to 123 Munro St. Phone: 4067 2541 or 4067 1651

SOCIAL TOUCH FOOTBALL - Every Thursday night 7pm Bill Wakeham Park

SUNDAY SCHOOL - Presbyterian Church Hall @ 8:45am. Contact Miss Shirley for further details on 4067 2261

SNAKE REMOVALIST - Brian James mobile 0400 752 977 or home phone 4067 1581

TAI CHI - Wednesdays 9.30am -10.30am Spirit Of Babinda Hall, 51 Munro St, Babinda

WILDLIFE CARERS (FNQ) 4067-6054 (after 4pm & W/ends) 0428 699 246 (7.30am to 4.00pm Mon to Fri)

WOMEN’S FREE CLINIC: available to Medicare eligible clients. Babinda Hospital, Wednesday 28 January - ph 4067 8200 YOGA - Wednesdays 5.30am - 7.00pm, SOB Hall, 51 Munro St, Babinda, Ingrid: 4056 6909

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