CJ’s Swim club are holding a Junior Twighlight Carnival on the 10th of March at the Clem Jones Centre.
Local swimmers are welcome to nominate. Read the rest of this entry »
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Photo courtesy of Bat Conservation & Rescue Qld Inc
There is a great deal of misinformation in relation to flying foxes in our community.
In TheConversation.edu.au:
Now we have pestilence, in the form of Hendra virus. Calls for bat culls have ensued, but killing or relocating bats could make things worse for everyone.
We recommend reading the full article “Culling bats isn’t the way to control Hendra virus” (September 12).
We also sought some comments from the Bat Conservation & Rescue Qld. Inc which has been vocal online about the media’s portrayal. The following post is by Denise Wade, the group’s Vice President:
The Truth About Flying-foxes
Flying-foxes are Australias only nocturnal, long distance pollinators and seed dispersers of native forests. Our unique flying mammals are crucial for the ongoing biodiversity, maintainance and health of our forests. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Bat Conservation & Rescue Qld, bats, biodiversity, Denise Wae, flying foxes, Hendra Virus, Lyssavirus
Is your child interested in swimming? Do they want to learn how to improve their swimming skills and hang out with other kids who love swimming? Then you might like to bring them along to this sign-on evening.
The Carina Leagues CJ’s Swim Club is a family orientated club with a focus on fun. Even if your child is not 100% sure about swimming, they are welcome to come along and see what they think. Swimming is a great form of exercise and it can help with confidence and safety around water.
The club is based at the Clem Jones Sport Centre which has 3 pools, a staffed gym, on-site physio, canteen and professional coaching staff.
Carina Leagues CJ’s Swim Club ‘Sign On’ and first ‘Club Night’
Friday 7th October, from 6pm.
Clem Jones Centre, Zahel St, Carina.
Sausage sizzle and sign up for races at 6pm
Racing starts at 6.30pm
Membership from $99 for 1 child. Free membership to the Carina Leagues Club is included.
There is also The Clem Jones Centre Annual Open Day on Sunday 9th October, 9am to 5pm.
And for those who love sausage sizzles and supporting CJ’s Swim Club, there is a fundraiser being held at Belmont Shopping Village, Belmont on Saturday 24th September from 9.30am-1pm. It is hosted by Steve Kilburn MP with all funds going to CJ’s Swim Club.
The Swim Club also congratulates the following swimmers: Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Brisbane Swimming Association, Carina, Carina Leagues CJ’s Swim Club, Carina Leagues Club, Clem Jones Centre, Steve Kilburn, Swimming, Swimming Queensland
On Wednesday night a group of locals got together in what will be a regular community forum. Belmont State School kindly provided the venue thanks to Heather Smith, President of the school’s P & C.
Tags: Belmont State School, Carina, Carindale, Dennis Lothian, fire safety, Glenn Millar, Harcourts, Heather Smith, Mike Rainbow, Neighbourhood Watch, Smoke Alarms Brisbane, Steve Kilburn, University of the Third Age
Last month we wrote a post about the Cannon Hill State School Fete that’s being held on the 10th September. The school’s fete committee have been seeking various help from the community to make it a success and I touched base again with Tanya Zenoni, the Fete Convenor, to get an update on how it’s all going.
Tanya said they are still seeking businesses who may be able to help us with monetary donations or prizes suitable for the auction such as electrical goods. The school is also still sourcing marquees to use on the day. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Cannon Hill, Cannon Hill State School, Dark Magik Tattoo, HosiKozi Clothing, Peerless Dry Cleaners, Pizza Capers, school fete, Tanya Zenoni, Your Pick Flowers
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