The Bratmobile will bring Rolls Pho Mi to Kedron. It is a food mobile that has served Vietnamese street food since March 2016. They will be at JB Hi-Fi at the end of this month.
Freeborne is inviting everyone to welcome Spring with a toast. Join Freeborne as they raise their glasses of Chardonnay and Champagne to welcome spring and browse their new season’s range.
There will be bargains on the day as they say goodbye to Winter.
Join the Brisbane City Council in making Upper Kedron clean and green. Bring the kids and teach them how to plant trees. All participants will receive three plants for free.
Another treat for Dad this Father’s Day is the “meat-tastic” celebration and raffles at Edi. Dad will receive a care package including a complimentary drink and a ticket for the Father’s Day Hamper.
Kedron is next up for BCC’s kerbside collection pick-up on Monday, the 21st of August. It’s the time of the year again to get rid of those unwanted items inside your home that are just too big for the wheelie bins. Thinking about what to do with those items that you no longer need but seem to have a few good uses left in them?
One Man’s Trash is Another Man’s Treasure
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Old blankets, rugs, and carpets; coffee makers, fans, and refrigerators that just need a little tinkering; sofas that need new upholstery to be reborn; faded cupboards and wooden furniture that are still usable; all of these can be placed on the kerbside.
However, one man’s trash can be another man’s treasure. Why don’t you save these items from getting dumped and donate the items to charity?
According to the February 2017 NAB Charitable Giving Index, total charitable giving fell in Queensland by 2.5% over the year course since February 2016. This has made Queensland the lowest of all the states in terms of total donations.
Kedron residents who have usable items among their planned kerbside piles can show that their giving hearts by checking out charities that accept item donations.
GIVIT
Photo credit: GIVIT – Goods For Good Cause/Facebook
“We match generosity with genuine need.” — GIVIT
GIVIT is a national non-profit virtual organisation founded by CEO Juliette Wright. They support all agencies, services, and charities in Australia to store, sort out, and distribute the donations to specific individuals or communities who exactly need the items.
This virtual organisation is currently supporting over 1,240 charities and community service providers all over Australia. The Kedron-based charities Cystic Fibrosis Queensland and Meals On Wheels are just two of the charities that GIVIT supports.
How to Donate?
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Interested donors can check the list of the items needed by other people and the charities. Some of the items that are often needed are the blankets, rugs, toys, beddings, and some kinds of big furniture or appliances.
GIVIT does not deliver or pick-up items, but they can provide the recipient’s contact details of people who can help you sort out the transportation and delivery of the items.
Donors can also pledge the items into the virtual warehouse by registering every item on their website with specifications on the delivery preferences. Just be mindful of the list of prohibited items to avoid inconvenience.
Recycle to Donate
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You can donate as much as you can, but make sure these items are usable. People in need deserve to receive quality items, too. Charitable institutions do not accept defective items that are worn out, because they don’t receive funding from the government to refurbish these items.
Recycle and refurbish the items you think that other people can still use. Recycling can also be great QT for the whole family. The kids will want to get their hands involved in this creative activity.
No Time to Recycle?
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If recycling is not your thing or if you simply have no time to make it your thing, BCC has another option on how to get rid of your clutter. The Resource Recovery Centre is open for both recyclable and green or general waste. The centres are located at Nudgee, Willawong, Ferny Grove, and Chandler.
The centres turn over all recyclable items that they receive to the tip shops in Acacia Ridge and Geebung. The tip shops are operated by the Endeavour Foundation, one of the largest non-government organisations in the country that helps people with disabilities.
Items for sale includes household furnishings, collectables, books, and toys. The shops are only open on Saturdays and Sundays, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. All of the proceeds are reinvested back into providing assistance to people with disabilities.
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By donating, you can get rid of your unwanted items and help people in need at the same time. Kerbside Collection only happens once a year, but donating can happen anytime. Plan your piles and look at what you consider to be “trash.” See if you should dump it or GIVIT.
In a proposal submitted last June, Carbone Developments has lodged a proposal with the Brisbane City Council to transform the Kedron Bowls at 278 Gympie Road into a “Farmer Joe’s inspired fresh food centre.”
Is it Related to Farmer Joe’s?
Farmer Joe’s Country Market Photo credit: www.chermsidedistrict.org.au
Farmer Joe’s Country Market was a fresh food market that sold variety of fruits, vegetables, gourmet cheese, and meats. It operated once in the same proximity as the Kedron Bowls, but was closed in 2009 to give way to the inner-northern busway.
Although the plan is to construct a fresh food market in the same vicinity as the Farmer Joe’s was operating before its closure, Carbone Developments spokesman John O’Neil clarified that the former owners of Farmer Joe’s are not involved in this redevelopment project.
The Proposed Plan
Photo credit: DA Ref. No. A004685330, Brisbane City Council
The CDI Architects designed the plans for the “Kedron Market”. The project aims to modernise the facility into a place where the community can get fresh produce. The redevelopment plan includes having an anchor tenant, with an additional five tenancies available to accommodate supporting businesses
“We want a gourmet butcher, boutique bakery, perhaps fresh seafood, pasta and even a bottleshop which may specialise in craft beer or boutique wines,” Mr. O’Neil said.
The proposal also seeks to retain parts of the existing structure with some demolition works and extensions including raising of the roof height. It also includes creating a market lane from the frontage of Gympie Road through the building and onto the car park. This will improve accessibility.
The Development Details:
1,033 square metres for the Fresh Food Market
69 – 141 square metres for each tenancies
104 square metres for other amenities
72 shared car parks (commercial, motorbike, and disabled spaces)
Competition?
Photo credit: DA Ref. No. A003973633, Brisbane City Council
The proposed development is just 450 metres away from the soon-to-open Cole’s Supermarket, a supermarket giant that will offer retail, dining, and service stations to the Kedron community.
Although some may say that the Kedron Market is a bold move, Mr. O’Neil cleared that the proposed fresh food market will offer everything that Coles does not have. There will be no competition since the Kedron Market and Coles will have different range of products and items on offer.
“We don’t want to compete against them. You can’t compete against them. We will be offering high-level service and a line of specialty stores they didn’t provide in their development,” Mr. O’Neil said.
Photo credit: DA Ref. No. A004685330, Brisbane City Council
The “Kedron Carnival” opens on Saturday, the 22nd of July, in the grounds of Kedron State School. This family-friendly event will be filled with fun rides, delicious food and drinks, market stalls, live shows, and prizes.
The Highlights
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Kedron kids will enjoy fun rides including The Cup & Saucer, Giant Chairs, Giant Slides, Circus Fun Castle, and Ferris Wheel. The Laughing Clowns and Lucky Ducks yellow school caravan will be at the carnival for kids who are too young, too small, or too scared for the rides. There will also be an animal petting farm.
The whole family will enjoy Crazy Hair Stall, where they can get cool or wacky hairstyles using Lenan Corporation’s colourful hair sprays.
Food and market stalls will display a variety of delicious wares. Beer lovers will have a dedicated Craft Beer stall with Garden Ale, Pacific Ale, and Fixation IPA on offer. Not a beer lover? Red and white wines, and champagnes are also on offer.
Photo credit: Kedron Carnival 2017/Facebook
It’s not a carnival without prizes to win. Fitness First Lutwyche’s Premium Membership valued at $1,200 will be on the Monster Raffle. The kids will love the large talking minions as prizes at the Pick-A-Stick stall.
Important Reminders for the Kedron Carnival
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Here are some useful tips to remember when going to the carnival.
The pre-purchasing promo of tickets already ended on the 17th of July. Pre-purchased ticket holders will receive a complimentary $5 Ciao Gelato Nundah voucher. These tickets can be claimed on the day of the carnival at the “Pre-Paid Section” of the Ticket Sales Tent near the rides.
Tickets can also be purchased on the day for:
$30 – armband (unli rides);
$8 – single ride; and
$20 – three rides.
Parking
There are limited parking spaces at the Kedron State School, so come early to ensure you can get a space.
Dress Code
There is no strict dress codes, but avoid wearing offensive statement shirts. Tank tops and shorts are accepted, as well as thongs, but shoes are better. Bring some extra clothes for the kids and make sure they are comfy.
Here are the events to watch out for this week at Kedron.
19 July
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Australian Cheese 101
Photo credit: The Cheeseboard/Eventbrite
The Cheeseboard Cave will host “Australian Cheese 101”. It is a masterclass that will teach the participants the history of Australian cheese and why it tastes the way it does.
Participants can also satisfy their tastebuds with the finest selection of cheese that will be paired with wine.
The gates of the Kedron State School will open for a fun-filled day. Everyone is invited to enjoy the fun rides, delicious foods and drinks, market stalls, live shows, and raffles.
Tickets: $30 – armband (unlimited rides); $8 per ride; $20 for three rides
This week’s run is “Ben’s 100th Parkrun” and everyone is invited to dress up as your favorite Sci-Fi character.
Kedron Parkrun is a weekly five-kilometre run for anyone at any fitness level. It promotes fitness, health, and well-being. Children are welcome to participate but must be accompanied by their guardian.
The construction of shared pathway in Grinstead Park, Stage 2 of the Kedron Brook Bikeway leg, commenced in March and was completed in June 2017, with an allocated budget of $1.2 million. The bikeway is now in use as an alternative link that connects to the existing Royal Parade’s bikeway.
Benefits of Stage 2
This project completes the missing link in the off-road Kedron Brook Bikeway and provides ease of access and connectivity to Grinstead Park and the Stafford City Shopping Centre.
The 370-metre long shared pathway also provides a safe and secured connection between the dog off-leash area at Grinstead Park to the bikeway. This will also provide leisure opportunities for park users and residents in the area through recreational walking and cycling.
Kedron Brook Bikeway is one of the Brisbane’s busiest bikeways. Upgrades to the Kedron Brook Bikeway between Grinstead Park and Grange Forest Park started in 2015. Designed for multi-stage implementation, these upgrades are parts of 10 upgrades that have been rolled out over the past few years.
Photo credit: Brisbane City Council
The first stage (Stage 0: Royal Parade) started in March 2015, resulting in a three-metre-wide pathway from the Kedron Brook Bikeway behind the Stafford City Shopping Centre to the Shand Street and safe crossing point across the Shand Street.
Stage 0 upgrade required the removal of 30 trees around the area to improve the safety of the pedestrians and cyclists. The Council replanted 120 native trees in the project’s vicinity as a solution to its environmental impact.
Photo credit: Brisbane City Council
In 2016, the Stage 1 of the upgrade in Grinstead Park was completed. This involved the construction of a pathway that connects the Grinstead Park’s carpark to the western side of Shand Street.
More Bikeways Development to Come
The Kedron Brook Bikeway: Grinstead Park Shared Pathway Stage 2 is all part of “Better Bikeways 4 Brisbane” (BB4B), a program that was launched in July 2016. The four-year program aims to extend Brisbane’s network of bikeways to provide ease of access to different destinations, especially to the CBD, and to promote healthy and active living through cycling and walking.
On the 3rd to 8th of July, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., the Stafford City Shopping Centre will be hosting a workshop for kids that will boost their creativity. During the workshop, the kids will be able to launch their imagination, launch into creative play, and design their very own superhero mask.
Children will also have a chance to meet “Batman” on the last day of the workshop. It will be a fun event for the kids as they can also dress up as their favourite superhero to make the experience memorable for them.
The Superhero Mania for Kids
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Almost every child has a favourite superhero. Studies suggest that superheroes have great impacts on a child’s development process. Children always seek good role models, and superheroes are great examples of the characters that they can look up to.
Here are some of the good benefits a “superhero” can give to children.
1. Encourage good values
Although fight scenes are violent for young children, the core values that superhero stories imply are good. The battle of good and evil is the concept of these stories, which will help them identify what is right and wrong.
2. Boost confidence
Superheroes are presented as normal people like Clark Kent, Bruce Wayne, and Peter Parker that have inner confidence to become Superman, Batman, and Spiderman. This sends the message that superheroes are just like us and all of us can make a certain change just like them.
“A hero can be anyone, even a man doing something as simple and reassuring as putting a coat around a young boy’s shoulders to let him know that the world hadn’t ended.” — Batman, The Dark Knight Rises
3. Stimulate Imagination
Imagination is a great factor in developing a child’s creative thinking and problem solving skills. The fun, fantastical journey of superheroes can give children “larger-than-life” ideas that will teach them how to think outside the box.
“Imagination is more important than knowledge. For knowledge is limited to all we now know and understand, while imagination embraces the entire world, and all there ever will be to know and understand.” — Albert Einstein
How Can Parents Help?
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If your kids are developing interest towards a specific superhero (that you think is a good role model), support them. You can buy different items (toys, movies, books) that have the character they like. Throw a superhero-themed birthday for them. Allow them to dress up as their favourite superhero.
Take them to different events that will develop their interest to superheroes, like the workshop in Stafford City Shopping Centre (particularly if they love Batman). Details of the event can be viewed here.
Kedron Art Group will be holding a week-long show at the Aspley Hypermarket from the 19th to 25th of June, just outside the Discount Drug Store.
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Every month, the Kedron Art Group organises shows in shopping centres. They aim to promote their handmade artwork. There will be sections for paintings solely made by the members of their group. A dedicated section for crafts and gift ideas are also on the list with embroideries, decorations, and jars on display.
Various Charities Involved
Apart from showcasing its members’ talents, Kedron Art Group is supporting the community by donating. Parts of the sales in their art shows will go to the local charities Karuna Hospice and Tough Love.
Karuna Hospice
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Karuna Hospice was established in 1992 at 27 Cartwright Street, Windsor. It is a charity that helps individuals in Kedron, Caboolture, Redcliffe and Brisbane’s Northern suburbs to live a happy life by providing care and support for people suffering from chronic illnesses, as well as people who are grieving for a lost of a loved one and people finding meaning in life.
Their services include “Home & Palliative Care” to provide in-home care for people of every age, children to senior citizens, without any fees. They also provide bereavement support to help people suffering from grief and loss. They also provide memorial services, especially to indigent people.
Only 50% of Karuna’s funds and budget are supported by the Queensland Health and the rest comes from donations and fundraising events such as the Kedron Art Group’s shows. To learn more about the services and details on how to donate and volunteer, visit their website.
Tough Love
Meeting Of Support Group (Photo credit: www.toughlove.org.au)
Tough Love is a non-profit organisation that supports parents who are facing difficulties in dealing with unacceptable behavior from their teenage children. It is a network of parents, helping other parents, to bring positive changes to the whole family.
Tough Love is a parent group that will offer support through brainstorming and providing collective experiences on how to deal properly with teenagers’ behavioural problems. The organisation also focuses on showing parents that they deserve to be treated with respect.
As a non-profit community based organisation, Tough Love’s operation relies on donations and fundraising events. Donations can be monetary or in the form of equipment, services, and volunteering. Check out their services and donation details on their website.
Early this year, the grave of the Australian War Hero Robert Edward McCormack at Kedron’s Lutwyche Cemetery was identified by Bribie Island RSL sub-branch vice-president Robert Hazelwood using details provided by McCormack’s family and a lot of careful research.
Who is Robert Edward McCormack?
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Robert Edward McCormack was just 18 when he was sent to fight in France and Egypt during World War I. He had been a victim of gassing during the conflict and had also been admitted to an English hospital due to pneumonia. He managed to survive and make it through the war.
When World War II began, McCormack and several soldiers were deployed overseas. He was deployed in Papua New Guinea because he insisted to fight for Australia again.
After the war, he came back home to his wife and 11 children in Chermside. Sadly, he died after five years, in a motorcycle accident in Sydney. His family struggled to pay for his headstone, because the government was unable to give him a proper ceremony since the cause of his death was not war-related.
“When he died we were actually living out of an old American Army base; we had no money, we were pretty poor and mum never had money for a headstone … The way we used to know where the grave was is we counted the fourth row down and the third grave along, there was a slight depression in the ground,” McCormark’s son, Leo, said.
Brave Men Remain Unidentified
World War I Soldiers (Photo credit: Names Faces from the Past/Flickr)
The Lutwyche Cemetery in Kedron opened in 1878 for the war soldiers from World Wars I and II, covering 15 acres of land. This is also the home of the numerous unmarked graves of Returned Service Personnel. Just like McCormack, they were not given proper ceremony by the Department of Veteran Affairs. Per current legislation, proper ceremonies should only be given to soldiers who had died from war-related injuries.
Mr. Hazelwood wants to help the descendants of these soldiers. He successfully conducted research on the unmarked grave of McCormack and made replicas of medals that McCormack never received. These were presented during a military service that McCormack never had 67 years ago.
After seeing how important his efforts were to the family, Mr. Hazelwood is determined to help more families with veteran descendants that may be buried in the Lutwyche Cemetery. He is inviting the families to come forward and contact him. According to him, many families could be eligible for Australian war grave financial assistance.
“These people need to be recognised as they are our national treasure,” Mr. Hazelwood said.
Since 2014, the Brook Run has been bringing healthy, challenging fun run events to picturesque Kedron Brook. This year, they are bringing the “fun back in the run” with the same mission of bringing people together and promoting healthy lifestyles.
The Brook Run in Kedron will have different categories with different awards and prizes: 5k-run and 10k-run for men, ladies, and corporate teams; and 2k-run for kids.
The 10k-run is for individuals or corporate teams with fit and athletic body-type that wishes to challenge themselves. This can also be a practice for athletes who will be participating in a marathon.
The 5k-run is the race of everyone. Participants can either run, walk, or walk with pets, where anyone, regardless of age and fitness abilities, can join.
The Kids Colour Run will help children understand the benefits of running and give them the chance to help the cause in their own little way.
Run not just for fun, but run for a cause.
Brook Run’s goal is to extend a helping hand and raise awareness about the various charities that it will help.
AEIOU
(Photo credit: www.aeiou.org.au)
AEIOU Foundation is a non-profit organisation established in 2005. Its goal is to provide early intervention to children with autism through high-quality therapy. The program helps children with autism to develop communication, connection, and independence.
Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
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All creature, great or small, should be cared for. The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) is a community-based charity working to prevent animal cruelty and abuse. Dating back to 1871, the first RSPCA in Australia was established in Australia. Today, there are eight member societies in the country.
Camp Quality
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The main purpose of Camp Quality is to provide a better and happy life for children, 0-13 years of age, diagnosed with cancer. The charity operated since 1983 in providing a bigger smiles to these children. Although the Camp Quality Queensland office is in Bowen Hills, it supports all Brisbane suburbs including Kedron, and the rest of Queensland.
Register Now!
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Participants to the Brook Run will receive their race pack including a tee shirt and other important kit. The Brook Run will be held on 28th of May. The event times are: 10k-run at 7 a.m., 5k-run at 8:15 a.m., and Kids Colour Run at 9 a.m. Presentations will follow after the races.
For further information and updates on the prizes, check the event’s website.
