COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS – 14 Feb 2012

Ten FM Website
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Broadband for Seniors
Get connected for FREE with your local Broadband for Seniors Internet kiosk.  The kiosk features two computers with broadband access for use by older members of the community.  We also provide training - beginners very welcome.  Kiosk location: Tenterfield Community Centre, just down from TenFM and across from the Telegraph Hotel.  Contact: Leigh Sweetman or Helen Shepherd.  Opening hours: 9am to 3pm, 5 days a week. 

Tenterfield over-45s Club
Are you over 45?  If you would like to meet up with people of your own age here's a great idea.  Every Thursday afternoon from 1.30pm the Tenterfield over 45's club invites you to play cards.  Transport can be arranged for those without transport.  For details call 02 6736 1212 or simply show up on Thursday at the Tenterfield Community Centre at 1.30pm,

Tenterfield Mens Shed
Tenterfield Mens Shed is open at the TAFE Barn every Tuesday from 10am to 2pm.  Entry to the Men’s Shed is via Wood Street where parking is available.  Tools and materials donations are most appreciated.  Contact Lawrie on 6736 2788.  They have wood turning equipment and materials.  The shed is a great location for current or new hobbies or just for a cuppa and a chat.  Come along and support the Mens Shed.

Alcoholics Anonymous
Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Saturday afternoon at 2.30pm DST at the Salvation Army Hall, cnr Logan and Naas Street, Tenterfield.  All are welcome

Wallangarra/Jennings Seniors Club
Wallangarra/Jennings Seniors Club meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month.  For more information on the Wallangarra/Jennings Seniors Club please call 07 4684 3325

Markets
Drake Hall Markets: last Saturday of every month, 8am to midday.  Fresh produce, raffles, goat products, bric a brac, food & drinks, entertainment.  Turn off Bruxner Hwy at Woodward Park and go 200 metres.  New stallholders always welcome.  Phone (02) 6737 6664

Deepwater Markets:  First Sunday of every month from 8am to 2pm. School of Arts Hall.

Markets in the Mountains, Stanthorpe:  2nd and 4th Sunday of every month and most Qld long-weekends, 8am to midday.  Large range of varied stalls.

Railway Markets, Tenterfield:  1st Saturday: August, October, December, February, April, June, 8am to midday.  Railway Avenue, Tenterfield at the Railway Station.  Fresh local produce, food, entertainment, lots of stalls.

Railway Markets Wallangarra:  1st Sunday of every month, 8am to 12noon, WallangarraRailway Station, border of NSW and QLD, follow the signs. 

Mah-jong
Mah-jong is played on Monday at 11am til 3pm at the Tenterfield Bowling Club.  Anyone who is interested is encouraged to come along.  It's FREE and all are welcome - even just to have a look.

Tenterfield Railway Museum
The history of the great northern railway is here, all in one magnificent building.  The railway museum is open 9 to 4 Wednesday to Monday.  Open 7 days during school holidays.  The museum is an historical monument and has something for all ages to look at.  Located Railway Avenue, Tenterfield.  Admission is $6 per person/$3 for children under 15 years. family.  Further information ring (02) 6736 4204

Steve's Country Music
Please note that Steve's Country Music has moved from the Scout Hall to the Presbyterian Hall, Manners Street (just up from the fire station).  Steve's Country Music is on the first Saturday of every month.  The next afternoon of live music and friendly chat is Saturday 4^th February, 1pm – 5pm.  Admission $4, includes afternoon tea.  Lucky door prize, multi draw raffle, walk-up artists.  Everyone welcome.

Ten FM Volunteers
Ten FM is extending an invitation for volunteers to get involved with community radio.  We need assistance from volunteers for everything from day to day tasks around the station, computer tasks and help in the office.  If you're keen, contact Ten FM today on (02) 6736 3444.  Any time you could spare would be really appreciated.

Australian Breastfeeding Association
Meets the third Thursday of the month at Salvation Army Hall, cnr Logan and Naas Street, Tenterfield at 9:30am. All parents welcome to attend.  Further information: Leah (07) 4683 6252.  Also the Granite Belt ABA meets Stanthorpe at The Hub, Corundum Street, Stanthorpe, first Monday of the month at 9.30am.

Tenterfield Playgroup Association
meet every Friday 10am – 12pm at the RSL Hall on Molesworth Street (at the back of the Memorial Hall.  All parents/carers of children under 5 are welcome at these social mornings.  Information: Rachel 6736 2615

Tenterfield Petanque (Pe-Tong) Group Would you like to learn and play the game of Petanque (Pe-Tong)?  Petanque is the French game of Boule which can be played by people of all ages.  Lots of fun, Petanque is a very social game with simple rules.  The group meets Thursday from 1.30 to 5pm in Millsbrook Park, Naas Street; playing fee is $3.  Bring a chair and some afternoon tea.  For further information contact Jan & Warwick Frith 6736 3445 or Robyn & Tom Short 6736 4980

Free Legal Advice Clinic

There will be a free, legal advice and minor assistance clinic every fourth Tuesday at the Tenterfield Courthouse, 94 Molesworth St from 11am to 2pm.  To make an appointment call (02) 6772 1322. 

Tenterfield Meals on Wheels

This service is provided to frail aged people with disabilities, Aboriginal and non-English speaking people; special diets catered for.  Meal cost is $6.50 per meal package.  Meal deliveries commence at the hospital from 12 noon Monday to Friday.  Please contact Dianne on (02) 6736 3366 if you know of anyone who would benefit from this service.

 

Tenterfield Cinema Text Messaging List

Be part of the Tenterfield Cinema text-messaging list & get program updates on your mobile.

Text T’field Cinema to 0418 978 069 to get yourself on this list.

 

Johnny Flints Famous Onions

On sale at Thrifty Link Hardware, $5 for 50. Proceeds to Haddington.

 

Calling all Old Presenters

TenFm is calling all ex, retired or experienced radio presenters out there in the Tenterfield-Stanthorpe listening area.  We want to hear your warm, dulcet tones on the radio-waves again.  We have spots big and small from sponsor ads and spots, fill-ins, station promos or your own programme.  Come on and show us you can still work that mike.  Give us a call on 6736 3444. – we would love to hear from you.

 

Rotaract Tenterfield

Needs your support.  If you’re between 18 and 30 years old and would like to help your community then Rotaract is for you.  We meet every Thursday night 7pm at the Royal Hotel.  Come along and be part of worthwhile community endeavour, particularly Youth Projects.  Current goal is updating the Skate Park & Basketball Court.  Next meeting September 21^st – all welcome.  Call Bec at the station on 6736 3444 for more information.

 

Mainly Music at the Salvos & Kids Club

For parents with 0 – 5 year olds.  $4 per family includes a great morning tea.  Come & join in all the fun. Every Wednesday at 10am Cnr Logan & Naas Streets

Don’t forget also Kids Club at the Salvos, every Tuesday 3.30pm $2 Primary School age.  Afternoon tea provided, games, stories, craft & fun activities.  Contact Joel on 6736 1722 for more information.

 

Mingoola Pre-School

Inviting all children between 2 and 5 years old, Mondays and Tuesdays between 8.30 and 3.30pm.  Daily fee is only $10 then $5 for siblings.  Ring Tanya Swan on 6737 5333 for further details

 

Learn to Cook

Charli will be conducting Asian, Italian & gourmet cooking classes at the Manners Street, Presbyterian Church Hall.  Thursdays and Fridays, 5 to 6pm.  Phone 0406 527 627 for details.

 

Be Scam Smart

Scammers are still preying on the unwary.  Fake Fair Trading calls are being made claiming to refund money for overcharged bank fees.  People are being advised to hang up on any person claiming to be from the government in relation to refunds of money.

 

Weed Identification

There is a new edition of “Weeds of Southern Queensland” just published.  Check with your local council for a free copy.  Important for the man on the land and gardeners.

Salvation Army Volunteers Wanted:

The Salvos are looking for volunteers to work at the Salvos Army Store at Tenterfield.  For details ring (02) 6736 2077

 

New Radio Programme on TenFM:

We have a new radio program:  “New Rural” will be starting on TenFM and Rainbow FM.  Thursdays, 10am NSW and 9am QLD time.  Great advice from local vet Dave Thompson, representatives from “Organic Producer” magazine, current meat & livestock reports, updates from Australian fire authority and more.  It’s about your backyard, it’s on two stations.  It’s a community effort for all.  “New Rural” Thursdays from 9am QLD, 10am NSW.

 

Pinkeye Alert:

Pinkeye is a highly infectious cattle disease and is a real threat due to rain & warm weather which increase fly numbers.  Beef producers and dairy farmers are being encouraged to use Piliguard to vaccinate young stock against Pinkeye.  By vaccinating against Pinkeye this season primary producers will be also supporting the McGrath Foundation which raises money to support breast cancer awareness.

 

Goondiwindi Council Disaster Kit: 

Goondiwindi Regional Council, in consultation with Emergency Management Queensland, will be distributing a programme of activities and information which will be mailed to residents over the next few weeks.  Other information, additional fact sheets and brochures relating to disaster management are available on Councils website.

 

Conservation Volunteers Wanted:

Local flood recovery projects are still in progress and volunteers are still wanted in Tenterfield & surrounding areas.  Meet at 8am Monday to Friday in front of the grandstand at the tenterfield showground.  Helpers from 16 to 80 years welcome.  Tasks include clearing flood debris, fencing and planting.  Enthusiasm is all that’s needed.  Full safety induction, training, gear and insurance cover.  Finish at 4pm each day at the showground.  Sensible clothing and water bottle please.  Ring Geoff 0427 533 021 for further details.

 

Oracles of the Bush 2012:

It’s on again – bigger & better than ever, in Tenterfield on the Northern Tablelands.  Oracle of the Bush runs from Thu 29^th March to Sunday 1^st April. Live the spirit, relax, explore, listen and laugh to this fabulous festival of the spoken word.  Further details, special accommodation packages and more can be found at www.oraclesofthebush.com.au

 

Killarney Show:

The 100^th Killarney Show is on the 24^th to the 26^th February 2012 (Friday through to Sunday).  See the show schedule at 100killarneyshow2012.com .  Fri: main pavilion opening, dog trials, cattle judging & jackpot rodeo.  Sat: massive horse programme, woodchop, street parade, motorbikes, hay carting races, fireworks, smash up derby and more.  Sunday is campdraft day.  Special guest: Governor-General Quentin Bryce.

 

Tenterfield Meals on Wheel:

will be holding a Special Meeting on the 15^th February at 2pm in the Meals on Wheels foyer of the PAM Hospital.  All paid-up members welcome to discuss changes to the constitution.

 

Jam Sessions at the Wallangarra Hotel:

Come along and bring your talents with you, walk up with your musical instrument or voice for an open mike.  Enquiries to Bec at TenFM or the Wallangarra Hotel (07) 4684 3214.  Sundays from lunchtime, come and jam at the Wallangarra.

 

Stanthorpe Mainly Music:

welcomes babies, toddlers and children up to Kindergarten age with their parents to a fun, weekly music session every Friday during school term.  Starting on the 27 January at 9.15 till 11.15am.  Venue: St Paul’s Anglican Church, corner High & Corundum Sts, Stanthorpe.

 

Apple & Grape Festival Stanthorpe:

“Rio Carnival” is coming to Stanthorpe at the 2012 Apple and Grape Festival on Friday 2^nd March.  Tickets are now available for a night of samba dancing, South American cuisine, entertainment and raffle.  The Mt Marlay 10km Challenge and Fun Run is also on again.  Go to www.appleandgrape.org or ring (07) 4681 4111 to book or for further details.

 

Tenterfield Hospital Fete:

 Starts at 10am on Sunday 4^th March in the hospital grounds, cnr Duncan and Naas Streets.  Lots of stalls, live entertainment, chocolate wheel, jumping castle, plants, books & white elephant.  Kids games & face painting.

 

Greenlands Dirt Bike Trail Rides:

Looking for a safe, fully supervised and family orientated place to ride your dirt Bike?  Greenlands Trail Rides, just west of Stanthorpe, on 8,000 acres of bushland has been running since 2005 under the control of Greenlands State School P&C Association, a non-profit organization.  Logon to greenlandstrailride for further details. Note:  Not available weekend 11 – 12 February due to weather.  Check on website for further details

 

Tenterfield HACC:

Tenterfield Health & Community Care has events and activities for residents of Tenterfield including aquarobics (Weds), Shopping Bus (Thurs), Card Group (Thurs), Gentlemen’s Club (First Weds of the month), Ladies’ Club (third Wednesday of the month) and Broadband for Seniors Kiosk with free tutoring.  Transport from home is available.  Further details contact Michelle Ramma on 6736 2170 or Marie Webb on 6736 2902.

 

First Aid in Tenterfield:

A course is available First Aid: full, update or CPR only, Saturday 18^th February.  Cost $120 full, $100 update, $45 CPR

Contact Karen – Tues, Weds, Thurs on (02) 6736 0050

 

Stanthorpe QCWA Contest and Day Out:

The ladies of the Stanthorpe QCWA have a Cookery Contest and Trivia Afternoon on Friday 24^th February in their Victoria Street rooms, Stanthorpe.

On Thursday 16^th February there will be a Shopping bus to Toowoomba, leaves Stanthorpe 8am, returns 5pm, includes morning tea.

 

Steinbrook Progress Association Country Music Group Social:

Sunday 26^th February, starts 11am and finishes 5pm.  Come along and enjoy a relaxing day of music and song in a peaceful bush setting.  Admission $3, lucky door prize.  Lunch available, soft drinks, raffle.  Afternoon tea – no charge.  For catering purposes ring Inez on (02) 6736 2129.

 

Adult Scrapbooking Class:

You can have great fun creating family history books at Adult Scrapbooking Classes starting 15^th February (Wednesday) from 9am to 12noon (QLD time).  First class cost is $30 including kit.  Following classes are $20.  Papers, board, embellishments and morning tea provided.  Bring several photos and yourself along to 83 Raleigh Street, Wallangarra.  Please book on 0146 843 223 and speak to Robyn

 

Parenting Programs in Tenterfield (FREE):

Hey Dad: Parenting for men, including dads, stepdads, separated dads, granddads and uncles.  Take the stress out of parenting & explore new ways to relate to your kids.  Monday 12 March, 10am – 2pm (lunch provided)

 

Building Connections: assisting parents in gaining tools, skills & education about helping children through a separation or divorce.  Wednesday 28^th March 10am – 2pm (light refreshments provided)

 

Surviving your adolescents: How to manage and let go of your 13 – 18 year old; providing parents with solutions for dealing with teenage behaviour.  Wednesday 13^th June, 10am – 2pm (light refreshments provided)

Bookings are essential.  Phone 02 6736 2619 or 6738 7200

 

Stanthorpe Divas “La Luna”:

A delightful evening of song celebrating the romance, mystery and magic of the moon at Stanthorpe Little Theatre, on 17^th and 18^th of February, 7.30pm.  Light refreshments provided.  Tickets from Maddies Gift Gallery.  Cost: $20/$15 concession/student/groups of 10 or more.

 

A musical afternoon at Tenterfield Station:

An afternoon of singing and music at Tenterfield Station historic Homestead, Rouse Street will be held on the 18^th and 19^th at 2pm.  Tickets are $10 full/ $7 concession – afternoon tea included.  Bookings essential - tickets available at the School of Arts or phone 6736 6100.  It’s a relaxing romp from the renaissance to the ridiculous, profits to the Tenterfield Red Cross.

 

Tenterfield Community Groups Forum:

To be held 7pm Wednesday 29^th February at the Tenterfield Community Hub, 287 Rouse Street.  This forum is to assist the organizing of events, services & activities provided by volunteer community groups in Tenterfield area.  All volunteer groups are invited to attend.

Contact Stephen on 6736 4443 or email: tenterfieldhub@bigpond.com

 

Outback Art Show:

Artists interested in capturing the outback spirit have only until the 24^th February to enter this long-established and celebrated art competition.  You could share in the competition’s $12,500 in prize money and have your work exhibited at Winton in far west Queensland.  This year’s competition theme is “A land of changing colours” and is open to paintings (any medium) and three-dimensional works.  For information contact: www.matildacentre.com.au or (07) 4657 1466

 

Serenade with a Touch of Jazz:

will be presented at the Tenterfield School of Arts on Saturday 3^rd March at 7pm.  Have a great night out and watch amazing performances by Peta Blyth, Nick Negerevich, Sofia Debus and Warwick Dunham.  Drinks and canapés before the show.  Cost $45 and is a black tie evening.  Bookings (02) 6736 6100 or h.bolton@tenterfield.nsw.gov.au  Seats are limited so be quick to grab a spot for an amazing night of jazz.

 

Aged Care Rights Service:

As part of the New England Tour for Seniors Week 2012 will be conducting a one day workshop at the Tenterfield Community Hub on Thursday 22^nd March.  This is workshop starts at 10am and continues to early afternoon and will cover such areas as Aged Care – Rights and Responsibilities and Older Persons Legal Service.

 

Inverell Summer Sun Battle of the Bands:

Will be held on Saturday 31^st March in Campbell Park, Inverell from 3pm to 7.30pm. Details of band nominations please contact Anka McMahon on (02) 6728 8167 or anka.mcmahon@inverell.nsw.gov.au

 

Donatelife Week 2012:

Donatelife Week 2012 runs from 19^th to the 26^th February and promotes an awareness of the importance of organ and tissue donation.  Donation of organs help save and prolong Australian lives and Donatelife will advise and promote this important facet of our health system   For more information go to www.donatelife.gov.au

 

Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA):

Find out what the ABA does and how it works at the next meeting in Stanthorpe on Thursday 16^th February, at the Hub, Corundum Street, from 9.30am.  All mothers invited.  For information call Michelle C (07) 4683 5131 or Michelle M (07) 4681 1101.  Breastfeeding information, counseling and general inquiries can be accessed 7 days a week on 1800MUM2MUM/1800 686 268 or www.breastfeeding.asn.au