This Weekend
On Saturday St Peter’s Parish at 77 Charlotte Street, Wynnum are holding their annual fete from 8am to 1pm. Always a good event with lots of home made treats and items for sale. They will have a jumping castle and lots more.
New in Wynnum
It seems that 212 Bay Terrace is becoming the ‘hub’ for new organisations in the area. It is great to see new businesses coming to Wynnum. We will soon have 4 new organisations open and I will introduce them as they settle in.
EACH Community Social and Health Group is now up and running with social and recreational activities for seniors. The group activities are for people aged over 65 or over 50 if Indigenous. Activities are low cost, around $10 (depending upon the activity), and includes lunch. If you are interested they are happy to give you a tour or just attend an activity session to see what you think. For more details phone 3348 1600.
More Development Approvals
Brisbane City Council has approved yet another apartment building in Wynnum Central. This is the fourth approval. The site is the corner of Bay Tce and Charlotte Street. The site currently includes St Vincent de Paul and the kebab shop, together with other occupiers.
The approval is for 26 residential units, a shop, an office and a restaurant in a five storey building. All we need now is for someone to go ahead with the building of one of the buildings which has been approved. As my mother used to say to me when I was a child, “Patience is a virtue!”
Council Grants Open
A number of Council Grants have opened and I encourage all community and sporting groups, and not for profit organisations to consider applying for funds to help your members. A summary of the grants are available by clicking the grant below. Applications can be made online at www.brisbane.qld.gov.au
Wynnum Manly Suburban Initiative Fund
School Tennis Partnership
Partnering for Public Netball Courts
Suburban Crime Preventions
School Sport and Recreation Facility Upgrade Program
Mercury Theatre
August and September “Robin the Hood” is Mercury Theatres’ next production featuring well-loved characters Robin the Hood and his Merry Men, Maid Marian, Bad King John, Good King Richard and the Sherriff of Snottingham. It’s sure to be a great night of entertainment. Cost is $45pp includes a two course meal. Performance dates are 29 & 30 August and 5,6,12 & 13 September starting at 7.30pm. Book now on 0431 998 965 or email to mercurywynnum@gmail.com
Events Attended
What’s on at Wynnum Library?
Toddler Time (2 sessions)
Wednesdays 9.15-9.45am ideal for 1-3 year olds +
Wednesdays 9.45-10.15am (also) ideal for 1-3 year olds
Babies, books & rhymes
Wednesdays 10.30-11am For babies aged up to 1 year
Children’s storytime
Fridays 10-10.30am Ideal for children aged 2 – 5yrs
Special Interest Groups
Fridays 11am-12noon Book chat coffee club
1st Tuesday of month 9.30 -12 noon Wynnum Manly Writers club – Contact is Heather on 3893 4150 or 0407 131 568
3rd Friday of month 11.30am – 2.30pm Southside Community
Craft Circle Contact Betty on 3396 1480 or just come along!
For more details and all bookings call 3403 2199.
IT Skills and Historical Classes at Wynnum Library
Bookings essential on 3403 2199 or 3403 8888
Email Basics
Thursday 17 July 1.00pm to 2.30pm
Smartphone Photography Basics
Thursday 24 July 1.00pm to 2.30pm
Android Tablet Basics
Friday 25 July 1.00pm to 2.30pm
Windows 8 Basics
Bring your Windows 8 laptop
Tuesday 29 July 10.30am to 12noon
Historical Classes
Council and Community Events
NAIDOC Week Celebrations with a Dinner/Dance at the Wynnum RSL, Tingal Rd, Wynnum. Come and celebrate the achievements of community members from the Wynnum and Bayside areas with a night of awards dinner and dancing. Ph 33963431 to book ph 3396 3431 for Saturday 19 July 6pm to 10pm Tickets $15 and must be pre-paid prior.
Active Parks Sailing & Kayaking
Saturday 13 September from 10:30am to 2pm
Bookings and pre-registrations are now open the next Wynnum event. Bookings fill quickly so register NOW if you are interested.
If you wish to book places please go to their web site sailsatbayside.com.au and click on “Pre-register for Events” then select Sat 13th September. Please make sure you complete a new form for each person you wish to book for.
Bookings can also be made by email or phone. Please make sure your email lists the names of all people you wish to book for, along with their age (years) for all children (under 18 years old), and a contact phone number and if possible a valid email address (so we can contact you about this event). For more details call Peter on 3137 0000 or E: sailsatbayside@gmail.com
Other upcoming events include for these BCC Fitness and Outdoor Events click on the BCC Fitness and Outdoor link below.
- Calypso Magic
- Family Fun Day Brass on the Esplanade
- Bike Skills Training – Family Cycling Course
- Cycling by the Sea – Easy Spin (GOLD event)
BCC Fitness and Outdoor Fun Activities for All Ages
BCC Healthy and Active activities below to find out more and how to register phone 3403 8888.
- Fish Wise
- Tai Chi and Quigong All Ages
- Tai Chi and Quigong for 50+ only
- Walking Groups
For all details on BCC Fitness and Outdoor
Softball Camp
Wynnum Softball’s ‘Swing into Softball’ series starts 19 July 9am – 11am at Elanora Park, Glenora St, Wynnum $55.00 Bookings call 3348 6948
Looking for an outing as a Senior in Wynnum?
The Wynnum Manly Ward has a number of Senior’s Groups who meet regularly for social morning tea and chat, for activities, or planning events that interest members.
Below is a list of some of the groups in our community with a link to all their details for contacting them.
- The Waterloo Bay Leisure Centre, 241 Tingal Rd, Wynnum
- Waterloo Bay Pensioner’s Club, Wynnum Municipal Hall, Bay Tce, Wynnum
- Eastside Community Church Craft Group, 568 Wondall Rd, Manly West
- Probus Club of Waterloo Bay, meet at Wynnum Manly Leagues Club, Manly West
- 60 & Better, 5/66 Bay Tce, Wynnum (near the library)
- Wynnum/Manly National Seniors, meet at Wynnum Manly Leagues Club, Manly West
- Wynnum-Manly and Districts Men’s Shed, old Wynnum Central School site
- Wynnum Manly Workers Club Seniors Social Club, Bognor Rd, Tingalpa
For more details click here.
July
Saturday 19 July – Parkrun 5km free run for anyone to participate. 7am at Wynnum Wading Pool register online at www.parkrun.com.au/wynnum
Saturday 19 July – St Peter’s Anglican Church 77 Charlotte St Wynnum from 8am to 1pm. Lots of great stalls, cakes, sweets, jumping castle and more to do.
Saturday 19 July – Jan Power Markets at Little Bayside Park from 6am to 12noon
Saturday 19 July – NAIDOC Dinner Dance at Wynnum RSL from 6pm to 10.30pm RSVP by 11 July – payment must be in advance, contact Shellee on 33963431 or email at winnam@tpg.com.au
Sunday 20 July – Manly Creative Markets at Little Bayside Park from 8am to 3pm
Sunday 20 July – Harman’s Reserve Bushcare Group will hold a working bee from 7.30 – 10.30am. All welcome to come along. Please meet at the container on Wood Street, Manly, near the scout hall. For details call Gayle on 0423845237.
Friday 25 July – Moreton Bay Trailer Boat Club is hosting a Xmas in July Fashion Parade dinner for Camp Quality. Cost $17pp for 3 course meal with raffles and fun. Phone 3396 8161 for tickets.
Saturday 26 July – Parkrun 5km free run for anyone to participate. 7am at Wynnum Wading Pool register online at www.parkrun.com.au/wynnum
Saturday 26 July – Car Boot Sale at Silky Oaks from 8am to 11.30am at 218 Manly Road Manly
Saturday 26 July – ARAD Winter Fair from 8.30am Come and support this great community group and enjoy the foods and craft stalls.
Saturday 26 July – Wondall Heights School FETE on Wondall Rd, Manly West This year’s theme is “Grease is the Word” with lots of rides, craft, cakes and sweets, food stalls, pony rides and baby animal and more. Great entertainment from their very talented students – including our champion Wakakirri Dance Team! Come along and see which lucky teacher has to kiss a pig! All are welcome.
Saturday 26 July – Mookin-Bah Bushcare; Working Bee from 7-9am at 108 Greencamp Road. Come and enjoy working and being in the bush- it’s good for the soul! Contact Doreen and Ralph at 3396 5558. Working Bees are on the last Saturday of the month.
Sunday 27 July – Manly Creative Markets at Little Bayside Park from 8am to 3pm
Sunday 27 July – BBQ Fundraiser for Walk for Women’s Cancer at Manly Markets from 8am. Come and support the ladies as they fundraise. Buy a sausage and tickets in their multi-draw raffle.
Sunday 27 July – No Dig Gardens with Wynnum Manly Garden Group, Bethania St Lota Free event, Bookings Essential on 3904 8585 from 2pm to 4pm
Sunday 27 July – Moreton Bay Trailer Boat Club is holding a fundraising day for Camp Quality from 11am – 2pm. 50% of all food sold goes to the fund. MBTBC will have jumping castle, face painting, raffles and lots of fun. Fore more details call 3396 8161.
Sunday 27 July – Wynnum Christian Community Church – 161 Preston Road Manly West “Big Picnic” 11.30am – 2.00pm is hosting a Sausage Sizzle available from 11.30am to 12.30pm. All welcome to come and join in the family fun – Jumping Castle, Face Painting, Guessing Competitions, Ice Cream Man, Novelty Races. Cost free zone. For all enquiries 3396 7444/3396 8783.
Sunday 27 July –
The FIRST Wynnum/Manly Free 24Fit Challenge is starting in July. Space is limited to join this 4 Week challenge which includes:- 12 Classes of Physical Training; Fitness Evaluation & Coaching; Complete Body Transformation and for People of ALL Fitness Levels Welcome. For more information call Isobel or text “24FIT” to 0403 733 297
Sunday 27 July – Baby Grand Concert by Savoyards An afternoon of concert songs as Savoyards officially hand over the Baby Grand they raised funds for to Wynnum High. Show starts at 1.30pm Cost $20 online at www.savoyards.com.au
Sunday 27 July – Sunday Serenade Concert with the Queensland Choir at Wynnum Municipal Hall at 3.00pm an exhilarating Sunday afternoon programme of great choral music by this outstanding choir and soloists. Enjoy Melodious choral masterpieces by Vivaldi, Bach, Mozart, Mendelssohn, Brahms and others plus magnificent opera choruses by Verdi and Wagner. Tickets are Adults $30, Concession $25, Full time students $15 and Children $15.00 Bookings through 4MBS Ticketing on 3847 1717 or www.4mbs.com.au
Sunday 27 July – Calypso Magic is part of Council’s Bands in the Park at Wynnum Wading Pool area from 2 to 3pm. Come and listen and enjoy the tunes from ‘Rivercity’ Steel Band playing on the Esplanade.
AUGUST
Friday 1 August – Rosies Fundraiser at Manly Deck , 45 Cambridge Parade, Manly. 5.30pm for 6pm Cost $45.00 RSVP and pay by 25 July ph 33964267 or www.rosies.org.au
August Events are in the website diary.