February 2024

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Message From Nicole

Parks Update

ePetition: Bike Safety in Yeronga

Yeronga Intersection Improvements

What's On

Kerbside Collection 2024

SAM Signs Get Results

Road and Construction Works

Useful Links:

WHAT'S ON

Items marked with * require bookings.
Contact the relevant library or
3403 8888.

ANNERLEY LIBRARY
Tel: 3403 1735

Toddler Time
Mondays, 9:15-9:45am

Children's Storytime
Mondays, 11-11:30am

Babies, Books and Rhymes
Fridays 9:15-9:45am

Family STEAM Morning*
Sat 2 Mar, 10:30-11:30am
Join us for a morning of games and activities exploring science, technology, reading and art. Enjoy different activities to challenge your thinking and bring out your creative side in a fun environment. Ideal for all ages.

Learn to Make Kanzashi Flowers*
Mon 11 Mar, 1-3pm
Japanese artist Mabina Alaka will teach you fabric-folding techniques to make beautiful kanzashi flowers, used to adorn clothing and hair accessories. All materials supplied. No previous experience required. Ideal for adults.

Easter Storytime*
Mon 18 Mar, 11-11:30am
Hop into the library for a special Easter-themed storytime with egg-citing stories and craft. Ideal for children aged 2-5 years.

CORINDA LIBRARY
Tel: 3407 7701

Toddler Time
Wednesdays, 9:15-9:45am

Babies, Books and Rhymes
Fridays, 9:15-9:45am

Tween STEAM*
Thu 14 Mar, 3:30-4:30pm
Join us for an afternoon of games and activities exploring science, technology, reading and art. Each month there will be different activities to challenge your thinking and bring out your creative side in a fun environment. Ideal for children aged 7-12 years.

Easter Storytime*
Wed 27 Mar, 10:15-10:45am
Hop into the library for a special Easter-themed storytime with egg-citing stories and craft. Ideal for children aged 2-5 years.

FAIRFIELD LIBRARY
Tel: 3403 8615

Babies, Books and Rhymes
Wednesdays 9:15-9:45am
Wednesdays 10:15-10:45am

Toddler Time
Wednesdays, 11-11:30am

Tween STEAM Afternoon*
Fri 1 Mar, 3:30-4:30pm
Join us for an afternoon of games and  activities exploring science, technology, reading and art. Challenge your thinking and discover your creativity in a fun environment. Ideal for children aged 8-12 years.

One-on-one Tech Help*
Fri 23 Feb, 2-3:30pm
Fri 8 Mar, 2-3:30pm
Fri 22 Mar, 2-3:30pm
Fri 5 Apr, 2-3:30pm
Contact Fairfield library to enquire about one-on-one tech assistance to troubleshoot technical issues, develop digital skills and improve online confidence.

Meccano Construction for Families*
Sat 24 Feb, 1:30-3:30pm
Bring your children or grandchildren along for a memorable hands-on family STEM session. Using traditional STEM skills, build a working model using metal strips, plates, girders and wheels that are connected together with nuts and bolts.
Ideal for participants aged 10 years and older.

Book Chat
Wed 28 Feb, 1-2pm
In February, read and discuss A Gentlemen in Moscow  by Amor Towles. In March, read and discuss The beekeeper of Aleppo by Christy Lefteri. New members welcome.

Southside Community Craft Circle
Tue 5 Mar, 1-3pm
This is a craft group that makes items to support the disadvantaged in the community. Please call Elinor on 0481 754 999 for more information.

Blending Edible Plants and Ornamentals in Your Garden*
Sat 9 Mar, 1:30-3:30pm
Find out how to successfully blend edible plants and ornamentals in your garden design to create an aesthetic and productive garden. Presented by horticulturist and 4BC garden presenter, Paul Plant.

Brick Builders Motion Club*
Thu 14 Mar, 3:30-5pm
Sat 16 Mar, 2-3:30pm
Join us for fun, hands-on STEAM challenges to build your own colourful constructions and experiment with forces, motion and interaction. Ideal for children aged 6-12 years.

Evening Book Club*
Thu 21 Mar, 6-7pm
In March, read and discuss The Black House  by Peter May. New members welcome.

Easter Storytime*
Fri 22 Mar, 11-11:30am
Hop into the library for a special Easter-themed storytime with egg-citing stories and craft. Ideal for children aged 2-5 years.

20-Something Book Club
Thu 28 Mar, 6-7pm
Join young adult readers of fiction and non-fiction of all genres. Come along and discuss the books that you’ve read and loved recently with other readers. Ideal for those aged 18-29 years.

Community Immunisation Clinics*
9-11am, every second Friday (exc. public holidays)
Next clinic Fri 23 Feb
Corinda Bowls Club, 58 Hall Avenue, Corinda
To book or for more information, including immunisation fact sheets, visit the Council website here.

Active and Healthy

Mums and Bubs Yoga
Thursdays, 9-10am
BYO yoga mat.
Nixon Park, Oxley
Phone Nichola on 0406 574 454.

Yoga
Saturdays, 7-8am
Vallely St Park, Annerley
Phone Deanna on 0401 247 328 for more info

Awesome Aqua Aerobics
Saturdays, 11-11:45am
Yeronga Park Memorial Pool
Saturdays, 2:30-3:15pm
Dunlop Park Memorial Pool, Corinda
Cost $ pool entry. For ages 16+
For more info phone Aqua English on 0406 063 737.

Deep Water Running
Saturdays, 4:30-5:30pm
Yeronga Park Memorial Pool
Cost $ pool entry. For ages 16+
For more info phone Aqua English on 0406 063 737.

Tai Chi Qigong in the Park
Sundays, 8-9am
Robinson Park, Fairfield
Phone Julian on 0439 073 860 for more info.

 

 

 

Kids' Activities

GOLD'n'Kids Going on a Bear Hunt*
Thu 4 Apr, 10am-12pm
Yeronga Memorial Park
Hear some stories about bears of all shapes and sizes and then play a range of fun, energetic games that will keep you active and let you show off your moves.
Suitable for seniors and children 4 years and over.
To book visit  Bazil Grumble. For more information phone 0411 246 487.

Freestyle Scooter Coaching
Thu 4 Apr, 10-11am
Thu 4 Apr, 11am-12pm
J.F. O'Grady Memorial Park, Fairfield
Suitable for young people 6-17 years.

Early Years Woodworking in the Park
Build a Wooden Camera-Phone*
Sat 6 Apr, 9:30-10:30am
Ken Fletcher Park, Tennyson
Learn to build your own little wooden chalk-board camera phone to take along on your next adventure! Suitable for 3 - 6 years. Cost $6.
To book visit Make and Meld. For more information phone 0435 110 866.

GOLD

Meditation and Sound Healing*
Tue 5 Mar, 10-11am
Tue 19 Mar, 10-11am
Tue 16 Apr, 10-11am
Learn techniques to self sooth and de-stress and reset the body.
To book phone 3379 6963.

Expressive Dance and Art*
Tue 5 Mar, 11:30am-12:30pm
Tue 19 Mar, 11:30am-12:30pm
Tue 16 Apr, 11:30am-12:30pm?
Learn to express your body through gentle movement & stretching of the body followed by art therapy.??????

Yoga for Mobility
Wednesdays, 8:30-9:30am
John Walker Place, Brisbane Cso, Yeronga
For more information phone Foxinsox Yoga on 0431 594 388.

Belly Dance*
Wednesdays, 2-3pm
Sherwood Neighbourhood Centre,
38 Thallon St, Sherwood
Gentle dance focused on fitness, co- ordination, flexibility, relaxation and fun.
To book email admin@sherwoodnc.org.

Tai Chi and Qigong
Thursdays, 9-10am
Meet near the carpark
Sherwood Arboretum
Phone Julia on 0412 362 338 for more info

Aqua Yoga
Thursdays, 11am-12pm
$ pool entry
Dunlop Park Memorial Pool, Corinda
Phone Nichola on 0406 574 454 for more info

Beginning Lawn Bowls*
Fri 19 April, 3-4:30pm
Fri 26 April, 3-4:30pm
Fri 3 May, 3-4:30pm
Fri 10 May, 3-4:30pm
Fri 17 May, 3-4:30pm
Graceville Bowls Club
To book phone or text David on 0407 894 727 or email  Graceville Bowls Club.

Sherwood Neighbourhood Centre
38 Thallon St, Sherwood
3379 6963

English Classes
Beginners to advanced
9:30-11:30am, Mondays
Cost $3

SEALS
Seniors group
1-3pm, Tuesdays
Cost $3

Clutter Group
Meet every 2nd Wednesday of the month
Contact David 0400 903 663

Western Suburbs Clayworkers
Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10am
Contact Gai on 0411 090 370

Grumpy Old Men's Group
Thursdays, 10am-12pm

Budget Planning and Assistance
Thursdays - Contact Centre for more info

Mudlarks Pottery Club
11:30am, Fridays
Basic pottery skills required
Contact Muriel on 3379 8539

Yeronga Community Centre
Support Hours 8am-1pm, Monday-Friday
3848 2285 -- 62 Park Rd, Yeronga (cnr of Park Rd and Villa St)

Bread basket, computer hub, free wifi, phone, photocopying and printing, information, support and referral, Commissioner of Declarations (by appointment).

Monday
Seniors Group - 9:30am-12pm
Computer Access and Assistance - 8am-1pm

Tuesday
Spanish Speaking Craft Group - 10am-12:30pm
Computer Access and Assistance - 8am-1pm

Wednesday
Community Breakfast - 8-9am
Computer Access and Assistance - 8am-1pm
Craft and Sewing Group - 9:30-11am

Thursday
Art Group - 9am-12pm
Computer Access and Assistance - 8am-1pm

Friday
Computer Access and Assistance - 8am-1pm

Yeronga Bushcare Group
Currently working in the Corso Park, Yeronga
·          All welcome. Keep an eye on the Facebook page for upcoming working bees.
Contact Janice Monroe 0414310326 or Michael Cahill 0403740729 for further information.

Graceville Social Soccer
Friday mornings from 6am to 7am
Graceville Memorial Oval
Players of all standards welcome for an easy going kick around (no hard tackles!).
Contact Paul if you would like more information: 0414 228 736

Sherwood Forest Runners
Saturday Mornings, 6:45am for a 7am start
Sherwood Forest Park, Jolimont St, Sherwood
Runners of all ages compete in either 2, 4 or 6km events.

Nature Babes
9:30am - 11:30am Wednesdays
0-5yrs Playgroup
Benarrawa CDA, 79 Waratah Ave, Graceville
Ph: 3379 9925

Oxley Men's Shed
18 California Rd, Oxley
Monday: 8-11:30am
Tuesday: 8-11:30am
Thursday: 8-11:30am

Chelmer Speakers Group
Chelmer Speakers is a Toastmasters affiliated public speaking club dedicated to developing public speaking, communication, and leadership skills among its members.
7-9pm, 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month
St David's Parish Hall
69 Chelmer St E, Chelmer

Rotary Club of Brisbane Taylor Bridge
Tuesdays 6.45pm for 7pm
Sherwood-Indooroopilly RSL Sub-Branch Building
2 Clewley St, Corinda
Ph: 0434921300 for more info

Chelmer and District Probus Club
9:30 for 10am, every 4th Tuesday of month
Croll Memorial Precinct, (opposite Sherwood Services Club)
2 Clewley St, Corinda
Phone Kathy on 0408 735 823 for more info

Sherwood Probus Club
Every 3rd Friday of month
Magpies AFL Club
Chelmer St E, Chelmer
Phone Pat on 3372 7525 for more info

Friends of Sherwood Arboretum Bushcare Group
From 8:30am every third Sunday of the month
Joseph Street Garden Shed, Sherwood
Ph: 3379 1453

Graceville Community Garden
Sundays 7am
Benarrawa Community Centre
79 Waratah Ave, Graceville
Ph: 3379 9925

Annerley Stephens History Group
Meets first Monday of the month from 6.30pm
For more info contact Dennis on 0408 001 362 or email
annerleystephenshistorygroupin@gmail.com

Stephens Croquet Club
Play days Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Yeronga Memorial Park
Access via Frederick St, Yeronga
For more info call 0439 714 312

Yeronga Friendship Club
Every third Monday
Activities and outings for over 50's.
Yeronga RSL
391 Fairfield Rd, Yeronga
Ph: 3278 5720

Yeronga Men's Shed
9am-12pm Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Yeronga Uniting Church
Kingsley Pde, Yeronga

Yeronga Probus Club
10am-12pm
Second Tuesday of the month
Yeronga RSL
391 Fairfield Rd, Yeronga
Ph: 0428 196 937

Sherwood-Indooroopilly RSL Sub-Branch
2 Clewley Street, Corinda (opp Westside HQ)
Tel: 3278 6786
All current serving and ex-serving defence
force men and women are welcome.
Monthly meeting last Wednesday of the month
at 6.00pm
Wednesdays 9.30am -11.00am
Morning Tea/Coffee Drop-in
Last Saturday of the month 11.00am-2.00pm
BBQ Lunch and Drinks

Graceville Croquet Club
53 Appel St, Chelmer 4068
Looking for something different to try?
Come and play Croquet
Meet new people
Make new friends
A fabulous way to combine a healthy outdoor activity with great social interaction.
Contact graceville@croquetqld.org  for more information or call 0428 070 861.

Yeronga District Residents Association
A non-political community organisation devoted to addressing the issues facing the residents of Fairfield, Yeronga and Yeerongpilly.
Contact ydra.secretary@gmail.com  for further information.

Yeronga Globe Trotters
Meet 7am on Tuesdays and Thursdays
75-90min walk
Meeting point: under the mango tree, 16 Dublin St, Yeronga
Contact: Marion 0438 334 735

Graceville Walkers
Meet 4:30pm Tuesdays and Thursdays
Meet 5:10am Wednesdays
Meet at corner of Central Ave and Oxley Rd, Graceville
Meeting point changes occasionally for variety. Call Bruce on 0402 811 641 before attending.

Club Oxley (Home of Oxley Bowls Club & Walking Football Oxley)
24A Englefield Rd, Oxley
Lawn Bowls
1-4pm Thu & Sat, Cost: $12
Walking football
6:30-8pm Wed
Cost: $10, first game free.

Centenary Theatre Group
Chelmer Community Centre
Cnr Queenscroft and Halsbury Sts, Chelmer
Phone 0435 591 720 for more information.

Half Dozen Group of Artists
37 Quarry Rd, Sherwood
Space available for hire.
Convenient to public transport.
Suitable for yoga, art classes or other group activities.
Private and airy studio space available for hire.
Tea-room facilities included.
For information, please email  hdg.artists@gmail.com.

Graceville Scottish Country Dancers
St John's Anglican Hall, California Road, Oxley
3379 7141
Thursday mornings, 9.30am - 12.30pm
Friday evenings, 7.30pm -  9.30pm

Sailability Graceville
Sailability Graceville is a volunteer organisation that introduces disabled folk to the joys of sailing, both in sailing dinghies and onboard a motor vessel suitable for wheelchairs. We operate on the river at Graceville every Tuesday and would welcome more volunteers. Previous sailing experience is not essential; we can find a job for everyone. If you are interested please contact John Nightingale on 0408113148 or Laurie Webb on 0413400861.

Oxley Seniors Citizens Club
86 Oxley Station Rd, Oxley
Contact Denise on 0416 012 934 for more information.

Sketch Club 4075
Meets at 10:30am every second Saturday morning in and around 4075.
Free, untutored urban sketching open to all ages.
Location posted on Facebook Group.

Yeronga Community Garden
"Grow, sow, connect"
Cnr Taunton and Oakwood Sts, Yeronga
in the grounds of the Yeronga SHS
We meet every Sunday at 3pm.
New members welcome at 4.30pm.
Contact us through our facebook page.

Crafty Ladies Group
2nd and 4th Friday of the month
10am - 1pm
Sherwood Neighbourhood Centre
Bring a craft item you are working on and stitch or knit  while we chat.
Primarily a social group. $3 per session.

MESSAGE FROM NICOLE

Dear Tennyson Ward Residents

We have some amazing, talented young people in Tennyson Ward in all fields of endeavour but a big shout out to Kaitlyn Torpey for her call up to the Matildas, Australia’s national soccer team. Kaitlyn grew up locally, playing for Olympic FC at Yeronga and will now be representing our country against Uzbekistan in the next Olympic qualifying tournament on 28 February in Melbourne. Congratulations Kaitlyn!

I’m so excited to be undertaking Council’s active school travel programme with two schools this year, Sherwood State School and St Aidan’s Junior School. We have a great range of activities planned to help reduce congestion around the schools in Sherwood and Corinda, encourage students to use public transport and actively travel to school, teach good road safety practices, and reduce carbon emissions. Well done to Yeronga SS parents who are working on improving bike safety and active travel around Yeronga too.

The Brisbane City Council election is coming up on Saturday, 16 March. If you need to pre-poll, early voting starts on 4 March and is in a very practical and accessible location this year.

Gate 1, 167 Hyde Rd Yeronga, next to the horse paddock. There’s good accessible parking on-site.

Mon - Fri 4 - 8 March, 9am to 5pm

Mon - Fri 11 - 15 March 9am - 5pm (6pm finish on 15 March).

Early voting is also available at City Hall during these times if you are working or shopping in town.

As always there are a great range of Council and community events coming up around Tennyson Ward including the annual Yeronga Movie in the Park on Saturday, 2 March at Yeronga Memorial Park. The seriously funny and quirky, family film, Hunt for the Wilderpeople will start at 7pm. The Mango Jam Big Band will be playing from 5.30pm and there’s a Lions BBQ, food trucks and snacks from the Girl Guides available. I hope to see you there.   

Regards, Nicole.

PARKS UPDATE

Sherwood Arboretum

Works are underway on the Sherwood Arboretum innovative nature play area under the big fig at the to replace the existing flying fox and play equipment that has seen better days. Work includes new pathways, new decking, new play furniture and new botanical themed play pods with sensory and interactive features for all abilities. A big thank you to the Sherwood State School children who participated in the design process.

The new nature play area is part of a series of recreational and environmental upgrades at the Sherwood Arboretum in the lead up to it's centenary in March 2025.  Several projects have already been delivered, including more than 100 bird/wildlife nesting boxes, seven turtle nesting habitats, major native tree plantings days, new footpaths and signage.

Coming Soon - Gordon Thomson Park, Chelmer

Works on the new ninja warrior playground at Gordon Thomson Park, Chelmer are scheduled to start in March. Works are scheduled for completion by the end of April, weather permitting.

 

EPETITION: BIKE SAFETY IN YERONGA

Despite a lack of safe bike infrastructure on the Cardross St bridge at Fairfield Rd, Yeronga  Council is refusing to install minor changes to improve this busy intersection. There are no bike lanes, no bike boxes and a very narrow 1m wide footpath with poorly located green walk buttons that put cyclists at risk from being hit by a car. In addition, BUG South users report the thermal road hotspot at the traffic lights is not triggered by cyclists.

Sign the ePetition calling on Council to:

  1. Install a bike box on Cardross St to provide a safe on-road lane for bikes turning into Fairfield Rd;
  2. Relocate the green walk button for crossing across Fairfield Rd to a more suitable location, preferably on the same pole as the Cardross St green walk button; and
  3. Widen the footpath to provide additional off-road cycling and pedestrian space.

YERONGA INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS

Planning and design is underway for a pedestrian safety upgrade on Kadumba St near Kingsley Parade, Yeronga. The project includes two new pedestrian refuges and additional road safety line markings to improve safety, accessibility and sightlines for pedestrians and road users. The below plan will be circulated to nearby residents in the coming weeks for feedback.

 

WHAT'S ON

Brisbane City Council Presents Bands in Parks: Live Music at QLD Tennis Centre

Council is continuing its creative partnership with the Tennis Centre throughout 2024. Don't miss the FREE concerts coming up this year:

Saturday 24 February, 6-8pm, QLD Tennis Centre, Take Another Swing At Love Brass Roots Live perform big band songs to dance and sing along to.

Entry is free with some seating provided and grassed areas available. Baseline Bar and Café is open for purchasing wine and food. No BYO permitted.

 

KERBSIDE COLLECTION 2024

SAM SIGNS GET RESULTS

Oxley Rd, Corinda  is posted as 60km/h. The sign collected data for a 17 week period from 8 May to 9 September, 2023  . During this time 749,494 vehicles (av. 6,044 per day) passed through the portable speed sign zone.

51,890 or 6.9% of all drivers were recorded travelling above the posted speed limit. Of the vehicles speeding, 85% were travelling at or below 65km/h. When prompted, speeding drivers reduced their speeds by an average of 3km to 62km/h within the speed camera range.

Brisbane Cso, Fairfield is posted as 60km/h. The sign collected data for a 14 week period from 26 May to 4 September, 2023 . During this time 272,266 vehicles (av. 2,695 per day) passed through the portable speed sign zone.

18,155 or 6.7% of all drivers were recorded travelling above the posted speed limit. Of the vehicles speeding, 85% were travelling at or below 67km/h. When prompted, speeding drivers reduced their speeds by an average of 3km to 64km/h within the speed camera range.

Please slow down around busy school and pedestrian hot spots!

ROAD AND CONSTRUCTION WORKS

Road Resurfacing

The following road resurfacing works have been scheduled for the coming weeks:

  • Fairfield Rd, Fairfield from Brougham St to Ashby St. Night works are scheduled to commence on 22 February and are due for completion on 5 March, weather permitting.
  • Sampson St, Annerley. Works are are scheduled to commence on 13 March are due for completion on 22 March, weather permitting.

Sports Field Testing Programme

Works are underway for Council's 2023-34 Sports Field Testing Programme. As part of the program.

Testing is expected to be completed by June 2024, weather permitting. Fields will be ready for immediate use after the testing is completed.

The following  sporting fields that are part of the 2023-24 program:

  • Chelmer Recreation Reserve - Kenmore AFL Inc and Western Suburbs DCC
  • Chelmer Recreation Reserve - Sherwood Football Club
  • Dunlop Park - Oxley United Soccer & Sporting Club
  • Faulkner Park - Western Districts Netball Association
  • Fehlberg Park - South Brisbane District Cricket Club
  • Graceville Avenue Park - Graceville Normanby United Sports Club
  • Graceville Memorial Park - Western Suburbs District Cricket Club
  • Hyde Road Park - Souths Junior Cricket Club
  • J. F. O'Grady Memorial Park - Brisbane Rugby League Referees Association
  • Leyshon Park - AFL Queensland
  • Yeronga Memorial Park - Queensland Blind Cricket Association
  • Yeronga Memorial Park - Souths Rugby Union Club
  • Goodwin Park - The Australian Hellenic Sports & Cultural Association
  • Gordon Thomson Park

Sherwood Arboretum Pontoon Replacement

Works are underway to replace the flood-damaged pontoon in the Sherwood Arboretum. All construction activities will be carried out from the river utilising a barge. Reconstruction works are scheduled for completion by late March 2024, weather conditions permitting.

Moggill Rd Corridor Upgrade

Significant traffic changes for those approaching Moggill Rd from the western suburbs will be in place from early March 2024. Changes are as follows:

  • If you are heading towards Brisbane City (inbound) you must keep left after Station Road intersection.
  • If you are planning to turn right into Coonan Street you must keep right after Station Road intersection.
  • You will no longer be able to turn left towards the city at the temporary signalised intersection.
  • Anyone who misses the turn off to the city will be able to U-turn at Belgrave Road and Allwood Street.

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TMR Investigation Works Ipswich Motorway, Oxley to Darra

The Department of Transport and Main Roads will be undertaking survey works and underground services investigations along Ipswich Motorway and surrounding local roads between Factory Loop Road, Oxley and Douglas Street, Darra. Works will be undertaken from late February and be completed mid-April 2024, weather permitting.