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Wynnum Manly Community Newsletter
Peter Cumming
Councillor for Wynnum Manly
Leader of the Opposition
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Major Weekend Events
Bayside Business Expo
Saturday 8.30am to 2.30pm
Wynnum Memorial Hall, cnr Bay Terrace and Cedar Street. Come and meet
Art Exhibition in Wynnum
Saturday 10am to 5pm
Sunday 10am to 2pm
Wynnum Community Centre, Florence St, Wynnum.
Local artists are holding a free art exhibition to highlight local art work. Drop in over the weekend.
Wynnum Seafood Festival
Saturday 11am – 6pm
Tingal Rd, Edith Street and Bay Terrace will have some street closures.
Access to medical centres will be available during these times.
Not just a Seafood Festival. There will be over 80 market stalls for bargain-hunters and treasure-seekers to explore selling everything from sweet treats and fresh produce to clothing, homewares and vintage finds. Timetable is attached
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Petition
Last days to sign the petition calling upon the Lord Mayor to reverse the decisio n to reduce and remove water rebates forpensioners made in the June 2016 Budget. Closes Tuesday 25 October.
Copies of the petition are available from my office, 3A/212 Bay Terrace, Wynnum and online at
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Wynnum Golf Club Upgrade
I have been advised that Wynnum Golf Club is upgrading their course.
They are putting in a new short game practice facility for members to practice and for coaching clinics to be held.
As part of the upgrade, it will be necessary for the Club to remove Pine Trees from the course. However, new native trees will be planted.
The work will take several weeks to complete.
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Bartons Bayside Charity Dinner
Bartons Bayside has come up with a great idea for an annual fundraiser to benefit local charities.
If you or your organisation can help with donations, please contact Sue.
Ticket price includes a 3 course meal, drinks, live band and auctions. Special MC Ben Davis and Guest Panel includes Paul Green, Des Hassler and a surprise guest. For bookings call Sue on 3396 7777. Help local charities at one great night.
Tickets are $100 for single and $900 for a table of 10.
I urge anyone who is community minded and can afford it to attend this year’s event on Friday 4 November 6.30 for 7pm at Wynnum Manly Leagues Club, Wondall Rd, Manly West.
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Lions Christmas Cakes
Now on Sale in my office!
If you would like to buy a Lions Christmas Cake stock is now available in the community, including my office at
212 Bay Terrace.
1.5kg for $16.00
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Mercury is proud to announce their latest production ‘Two moments with Mercury’ is about to start in November.
Shows are on Friday 4, Saturday 5, Friday 11 and Saturday 12 November at 7.30pm.
The matinee is on Saturday 12 November at 2pm.
Venue is Manly-Lota RSL Hall, Melville Tce, Manly.
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TRIVIA NIGHT
Friday 12 November
Brisbane Bayside State College Trivia Night
6 for 7pm start at BBSC Sports Hall, Network Drive, Wynnum West
Cost $10pp tables of 6 BYO nibbles Cash Bar
Bookings ph 38935333 or 0409 774 034
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LAST CHANCE for a Spring Clean! – Free Green Waste Tip Weekend
Chandler Waste Station is open free for residents to dispose of green waste this weekend.
Saturday 22 and
Sunday 23 October
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Vikings AFL 50th Anniversary Dinner
Everyone is welcome to celebrate 50 years of AFL
Saturday 12 November
6 for 6.30pm at Wynnum Manly Leagues Club with a dinner and the Creedence Clearwater Revival Show.
Tickets: $95 per ticket Theme: Navy & Gold Dress: Cocktail attire
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Community Groups
‘Know Your Marine Radio Course’ at Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron 23 November.
The course will start at 7pm and will go for about 2 hours and is free to the general public. The course will cover all use of a marine radio, you will get to use one on the night, including how to make a call, when to make a mayday or Pan Pan call, the phonetic alphabet, calling channels, working channels, emergency channels, repeater channels, how to read a weather chart an a lot more. There are no exams just a lot of relevant information.
If you wish to obtain a Marine Radio Licence then they can help there also.
Come early and enjoy the hospitality of the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron in the bar or the restaurant. For information call Jack Kennedy on 0419675180 or email [email protected]
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iSkills and Historical Classes
Bookings Essential Call 3403 2199
Tuesday 25 October
10.30am to 12noon
Learn the benefits of cloud storage and cloud computing. Learn how to use cloud storage to store photos and documents, and cloud computing as a free alternative to paid software. Bookings essential.
Android Basics
Thursday 27 October
1pm to 2.30pm
Perfect for the first time user. Bring your own Android device. Bookings essential.
Computer Basics
Tuesday 1 November
10.30am to 12noon
iPad Basics
Thursday 3 November
1pm to 2.30pm
Wynnum Library Book Club
Every Friday
11am to 12noon.
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Brisbane City Council has programs for all ages at the Wynnum Library.
For more details and bookings call 3403 2199
Attached is a list of school holiday activities. Click the below link for list.
Landmark lanterns
Thursday 27 October 10am to 11am
Explore the photographs in the Merv Beitz Local History Collection and learn how to use them to create beautiful lanterns. Presented by local historian Kate Harbison in conjunction with Sharee Cordes from Bayside Stories. Bookings essential.
Feel Good Month: The therapeutic garden
Saturday 29 October
10.30am to 12noon
Gardens are places where you can get healthy physically and mentally. This presentation looks at the health benefits of creating a variety of relaxing indoor and outdoor garden spaces. Presented by horticulturalist Claire Bickle. Bookings essential.
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Events Attended
Friday 14 October
I attended the official turning of the soil for the new Wynnum Health Precinct on the corner of New Lindum and Wynnum Roads, Wynnum West. This new state of the art health centre will provide locals with a great 24hr medical service.
In the afternoon I attended the opening of the new Manly West State School’s Multi-purpose court. Students can now play netball, basketball and tennis on this new facility which was part funded by a Council grant.
Then I went to the Uprising Youth Festival held at Brisbane Bayside State College grounds. Around 500 teenagers attended and had a great evening of free entertainment.
Saturday 15 October
I went to the Waterloo Bay Leisure Centre’s annual Spring Fair. Lots of home baked treats and homemade craft was on sale.
I also dropped into the B ayside Sea Scouts garage sale at Darling Point.
I attended Bayside United Football Club’s AGM. They are already planning for a big year in 2017. The Club also holds a summer competition. For anyone interested call 3893 0177.
Sunday 16 October
In the evening I attended the church service celebrating the 10th anniversary of the formation of SAILS at Bayside. I was also pleased to see Charles Dunbar presented with his Life Membership certificate for SAILS at Bayside, congratulations.
Monday 17 October
I attended the Wynnum Manly Leagues Grants Presentations. The Club now holds a grants process for donations. Congratulations for the work the Club does in serving our community. $50,000.00 was handed out by the Leagues Club.
Tuesday 18 October
I attended the Bayside PCYC Breakfast of Champions at Lota.
Thursday 20 October
I enjoyed participating with local seniors at the annual SABOT’s Mock Olympics SABOT at Bandstand Park.
I attended the Wynnum State High Sports Awards presentation at the school. Well done to all those who won an award.
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Saturday 22 – Silky Oaks Carboot Sale (Fourth Saturday of the Month) at 218 Manly Road, Manly. From 8am to 11.30am. If you wish to have a stall or need more details call 3906 8888.
Saturday 22 – Parkrun at Wynnum Wading Pool from 7am is a free 5km walk or run for all ages. To register go to www.parkrun.com.au/Wynnum
Saturday 22 – The Bayside Business Expo -from 11am to 2pm at Wynnum Memorial Hall, cnr Cedar St and Bay Terrace, Wynnum. Great workshops and guest speakers during the day.
Saturday 22- Art Exhibition over the weekend. A collaboration of work by local artists will be on display for FREE at the Wynnum Community Centre Gallery Level 2, Florence Street Wynnum. For more details contact Alice on 0423 063 447 or email [email protected] Some of the local artists are:- Alice Blue, Sally Barling Tim de Groot, Doriana Berkovic and Vanessa Perske
Saturday 22 – Messy Church at Bayside Uniting Church, 420 Wondall Rd, Manly West. 5.00-7.00pm. Families welcome. Details: [email protected] Ph 3890 2392 Sunday 23 – Manly Creative Markets are on at Little Bayside Park, Manly from 8am to 3pm
Sunday 23 – The Wynnum-Manly and Districts Men’s Shed is holding a fundraising BBQ at the Manly Markets from 6.00am to 2.00pm. With beautiful beef, bacon, egg and onion sandwiches, sausage, egg and onion sandwiches and super snag sausage sandwich, icy cold drinks.
Sunday 23- Art Exhibition over the weekend. A collaboration of work by local artists will be on display for FREE at the Wynnum Community Centre Gallery Level 2, Florence Street Wynnum. For more details contact Alice on 0423 063 447 or email [email protected] Some of the local artists are:- Alice Blue, Sally Barling Tim de Groot, Doriana Berkovic and Vanessa Perske
Monday 24 – ‘Women’s Voices 19’ hosted by Soroptimist International Bayside. A celebration of women’s contribution to local culture and community. Will be held at Wynnum Manly Leagues Club 6.30pm – 9pm. Cost $45 or $40 concession includes a 2 course meal. For more details email [email protected] or bookings at
Saturday 29 – Parkrun at Wynnum Wading Pool from 7am is a free 5km walk or run for all ages. To register go to www.parkrun.com.au/Wynnum
Saturday 29 – Halloween Festival Manly – 11am to late. A great family night. The Main Parade from 6pm Cambridge Parade and Little Bayside Park, Manly.
Sunday 29 – Manly Creative Markets are on at Little Bayside Park, Manly from 8am to 3pm
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Thursday 3 – Australian Industry Trade College Free Information Sessions. There will be 3 sessions held in November 3rd, 17th and 24th. Is your teenager considering a trade over university? The Australian Industry Trade College is an independent senior school with a trade focus for Years 10, 11 and 12. Learn how 93% of AITC students graduate Year 12 with a full-time apprenticeship. Free Information Sessions will be held at 5pm at 233 Middle Street, Cleveland. Families can register to attend or for more details contact www.aitc.qld.edu.au or phone 07 3086 0500.
Friday 4 – Bayside Charity Dinner at Wynnum Manly Leagues Club 6.30 for 7pm $100 covers a 3 course meal, drinks, live band and auctions. Special MC Ben Davis and Guest Panel is Paul Green, Des Hassler and a surprise guest. For bookings call Sue on 3396 7777. Help local charities at one great night.
Saturday 5 – Parkrun at Wynnum Wading Pool from 7am is a free 5km walk or run for all ages. To register go to www.parkrun.com.au/Wynnum
Saturday 5 – Jan Power Markets at Little Bayside Park, Manly 6am to 12noon
Saturday 5 – YCEL Ice cream shop’s 2nd birthday, Cnr Bay Terrace and Florence St Wynnum at 10am
Saturday 5 – Manly Dragon Boat blessing of the fleet ‘dotting the eyes’ at 10am Rose Bay
Saturday 5 – QUOTA Fashion Parade by Portofino Fashions at Waterloo Bay Leisure Centre, 241 Tingal Rd, Wynnum from 2pm Cost $15 includes a glass of wine on arrival and afternoon tea. RSVP 1 November to Yvonne 3893 1157, Gloria 3396 5825 or Beryl 33960801
Saturday 5 – Free Movies in the Park at Little Bayside Park, Manly. Movie ‘Racing Stripes’
Get ready for Melbourne Cup with this tale of a zebra who thinks he’s a horse and has a dream to race with the thoroughbreds. Running time 102 minutes. Rated G. Movie screens at 7 pm.
Bring a folding chair, rug or cushion and settle in for a great evening’s entertainment. Food available for purchase from 4:00pm.
Sunday 6 – Bayside Women in Business Active Networking Event. Come and join in with a networking morning and Yoga class on the waterfront. Bayside Park, Manly, in front of the Trailer Boat Club’s carpark. 7.30am to 8.30am Cost $10 for more details go to www.baysidewomeninbusiness.org/
Sunday 6 – Manly Creative Markets are on at Little Bayside Park, Manly from 8am to 3pm
Saturday 12 – Parkrun at Wynnum Wading Pool from 7am is a free 5km walk or run for all ages. To register go to www.parkrun.com.au/Wynnum
Saturday 12 – Saturday Markets at Wynnum Baptist Church, 287 Kianawah Road, Wynnum West 8am to 12noon (2nd Saturday of each month ). Craft in the hall, Carboot in the grounds and lots of stalls with a FREE Jumping Castle. There is a large Playground and Balloon Animals for the Children For stall space phone Mary 3348 6612 – cost of stall $10.00
Saturday 12 – The Wynnum-Manly and Districts Men’s shed is holding a fundraising BBQ at Bunnings Cannon Hill from 8.00am to 4.00pm. With beautiful beef, bacon, egg and onion sandwiches, sausage, egg and onion sandwiches and super snag sausage sandwich, icy cold drinks. Ronnie’s home-made terrific tomato relish
and spicy black sauce will be available.
Saturday 12 – Brisbane Bayside College Trivia Night at the school Sports Hall 6pm for 7pm. Cost $10pp BYO nibbles, cash bar Phone 38935333 or 0409 774 034
Sunday 13 – Manly Creative Markets are on at Little Bayside Park, Manly from 8am to 3pm
Tuesday 15 – Bayside South Development Forum AGM at 7pm. For more details email Amy at [email protected]
Wednesday 16 – Talk to a Town Planner at Brisbane City Hall, Sherwood Room, 64 Adelaide St Brisbane 12noon to 2pm and 5-7pm To register call 3178 5500 to book a time with a town planner or go to www.brisbane.qld.gov.au
Friday 18 – Walter’s Choice Fundraiser at Wynnum Manly Leagues Club in conjunction with Wynnum Manly Juniors & Redlands Juniors are having a sports lunch to raise money for the Walters Choices & both junior clubs, to be held here at the Wynnum Manly Leagues Club . Cost is $140pp or $1300 for a table of 10. Guest Speaker is Scott Sattler. This luncheon is a lead into the Legends of League game being played on the Saturday night 19/11/16, so a number of the players will be in attendance – it will be a great day. For details and bookings call Troy on 0401 843 030 or Adam on 0407 598 125
Saturday 19 – Parkrun at Wynnum Wading Pool from 7am is a free 5km walk or run for all ages. To register go to www.parkrun.com.au/Wynnum
Saturday 19 – Jan Power Markets at Little Bayside Park, Manly 6am to 12noon
Sunday 20 – Manly Creative Markets are on at Little Bayside Park, Manly from 8am to 3pm
Sunday 20 – The Wynnum Choral Society Inc. is holding the second Variety Concert of its’ 90th. Anniversary Year at 2pm. The venue is The Wynnum Municipal Hall, Cnr Bay Terrace and Cedar Streets, Wynnum. The Concert is supporting Red Cross, Wynnum Manly Branch, and they will also be providing the afternoon tea which is included in the price of the tickets, $20.00 and $15.00 concession, children under 12 $5.00. For information 0403422324.
Wednesday 23 – ‘Know Your Marine Radio Course’ at Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron.
The course will start at 7pm and will go for about 2 hours and is free to the general public. The course will cover all use of a marine radio, you will get to use one on the night, including how to make a call, when to make a mayday or Pan Pan call, the phonetic alphabet, calling channels, working channels, emergency channels, repeater channels, how to read a weather chart an a lot more. There are no exams just a lot of relevant information.
If you wish to obtain a Marine Radio Licence then they can help there also.
Come early and enjoy the hospitality of the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron in the bar or the restaurant. For information call Jack Kennedy on 0419675180 or email [email protected]
Saturday 26 – Parkrun at Wynnum Wading Pool from 7am is a free 5km walk or run for all ages. To register go to www.parkrun.com.au/Wynnum
Saturday 26 – Messy Church at Bayside Uniting Church, 420 Wondall Rd, Manly West. 5.00-7.00pm. Families welcome. Details: [email protected] Ph 3890 2392 Saturday 26 – Silky Oaks Carboot Sale (Fourth Saturday of the Month) at 218 Manly Road, Manly. From 8am to 11.30am. If you wish to have a stall or need more details call 3906 8888.
Sunday 27 – Manly Creative Markets are on at Little Bayside Park, Manly from 8am to 3pm
Saturday 27 – The Wynnum-Manly and Districts Men’s shed is holding a fundraising BBQ at Manly Markets from 8.00am to 4.00pm. With beautiful beef, bacon, egg and onion sandwiches, sausage, egg and onion sandwiches and super snag sausage sandwich, icy cold drinks. Ronnie’s home-made terrific tomato relish
and spicy black sauce will be available.
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