Band in the Park!

Friday 6^th November 2009

Flatline

Classic Rock Band

Bringing you favourites from

The Rolling Stones, Angels, Free, AC DC, Steve Miller Band, ZZ Topp, Status Quo,

Deep Purple, John Mellencamp, The Beatles, Black Sabbath and more!

Barbecue starts at 6:30 pm

Free Music starts at 7:00pm.

Bring your chairs and have a great night out!

Brought to you by the Marburg and District Residents’ Association

Black Snake Creek Festival Art Awards

Thank you to everyone who attended the 2009 Black Snake Creek Art Show and the festival itself. The show opening was well-attended on a cool spring night. Warrego Winery wines, delicious finger food, bright young waiters and cheerful attendees all made for a delightful evening.

The judge for the awards was from the Ipswich Art Gallery.

The judging criteria were:

· Technical skill, craftsmanship, composition and execution

· Content’s relevance to local community

· Originality and creativity

In a statement the judge said that her personal bias was that she comes from a design background so naturally tends towards bold/graphic stylings. She added that "Also, in the interests of township harmony, have opted to share the prizes around, rather than award them to prolific repeat offenders."

The following prizes were awarded:


THE ENVIRONMENT

1st prize – Ethel Saxby – “Circular Saw”

2nd prize – Jane Hoffman – “Briscape”

3rd prize – Sharon Harper-Greentree – “Strelitzias”

Encouragement Award to Margaret Klumpp for “Portrait of Jamboree”


PORTRAITS – Human or Animal

1st prize – Helen Derry – “Paul”

2nd prize – Tanya Rees – “Rajel”

3rd prize – Beth Duncan – “Geisha with Parasol”

Special Commendation to Grace Gillespie-Nunn for “Kute Koala”


INTERIORS

1st prize – Marjory Tate – “Pear Delight”

2nd prize – Hayden Roberts – “Purple Flower”

3rd prize – Merlyn Schrader – “Still Life”


MARBURG PHOTOGRAPHY

Jenny Ostini – “3AM”


Start getting your entries ready for next year's competition. See you there!

Skateboarders take note

Black Snake Creek Festival 2009
Skateboarding Competition

Saturday, 10 October
At Marburg's Skatebowl

Time : 2pm
For : All ages and all abilities
Entry : Free. Sign up on the day!
Judging by - Mark Brimson, known for his involvement in Qld Skateboarding
Come along and enjoy the fun.

Loads of great prizes!!!
Sponsored by - P & M Engineering

Let the music begin!

There will be music to suit all tastes all day at the Black Snake Creek Festival on Saturday October 10.

10am Noby

10.40am Mirra - Folk

11- 11.45am Street Parade & Opening of Festival

12pm Shane Hauschildt – Country & Western

12.45pm Rachel Dance – Acoustic Rock

1.30pm Mal the Magician

2.10pm Les Bernie – Easy Listening

2.55pm Kirsty Falconer - Rock

3.40pm Candice McLeod - Alternative

4.25pm Chloe Tully - Folk/Alternative

5.10pm Green Gin Baby

5.55pm Josh Williams - Blues

6.45pm Loose N Nasty – Blues n Roots

7.45pm Ernie Kuss - Rock

8.45 pm Athol Bernie – Covers, Rock

2009 Black Snake Creek Festival

Friday 9th October

6.30pm

Art Show Awards Opening
Live Music, food markets and craft displays
Live music performance

Belle Ville followed by Rivercity Steel Band at 8pm

Saturday 10th October

7.30am Poets' Breakfast and live music (Belle Ville).

10am Music, markets, raffle, merchandise, craft display, quilt challenge and art show open.

11am Parade and official festival opening.

12-4pm Children's workshops, indigenous performance and activities for the children, face painting.

5pm Close of art show, craft and markets.

10pm Music finishes and continues over the road at the Marburg Hotel.

BSCF Art Show & Competition

Don't forget to get your entries in for the Black Snake Creek Art Show. This year, for the first time, there is a photographic competition in addition to the regular art categories. The catch is that photographs have to be of Marburg people, places or things. Take a walk or a drive and check out your community for photo opportunities.

All entries close Wednesday October 7 for display in the art show on October 9 and 10.

For entry forms and enquiries about the competition please contact Lynelle, the Art Awards Coordinator on the above number or at bradlyn@westnet.com.au

Black Snake Creek Festival

Our Friday night program is about to make Marburg come alive with festive celebrations.

Free admission commencing at 6.30pm.

On of the main features of the evening is the Art Show awards and opening. We will have a great range and variety of art on display in the residents' building.

We will have live music all evening and this year we are thrilled to feature The Rivercity Steel Band from 8pm.

The Rivercity Steel Band started as a workshop run by the Australian Academy of Steel Drums. Our instruments, called Steel Pans, are formed from 45 gallon oil drums, traditionally made with a cannon ball and a log fire, now often with pneumatic machinery. The instrument originated in the Caribbean islands of Trinidad and Tobago, created by slaves who were allowed no other musical instruments. We play a range of music from popular songs to classical pieces to Trinidadian calypso, performing at markets and other functions. We are always on the lookout for new members, all you need is a sense of rhythm and fun! Check out our website at www.rivercitysteel.webs.com.

The Quilt challenge will be on display in the Anglican Hall with a great selection of traditional crafts.

This year we are featuring alfresco dining, with a great range of food to purchase. Also available will be wine sales and tasting , coffee and cold drinks.

Our merchandise stall will be open, don't forget to check out our new range of items.

It is definitely a great family night out and will help you unwind and prepare you for a fantastic Saturday in Marburg!

Hope to see you all there.

Firie update

This last weekend the Marburg Firies were competing again, this time in the Queensland championships. It was an exciting event for them with two out of the four team members having only been in the auxiliaries for about a year. Balancing this was Brad Dance’s 24 or so years of experience. Their goal was to finish in the top 10 places.

Out of 24 teams competing, Marburg placed 9th overall, which was a fabulous result and testimony to their hard work. They also ranked first in the SE & SW Queensland Region.

Our “boys” posed proudly with Wayne Wendt (State Member for Ipswich West). Left to right are: Glen Looker, Steve Foote, Wayne Wendt, Brad Dance, and Nick Doyle.

Horse precinct

Ipswich City Council have recommenced community consultations regarding establishing a stables residential zoning adjacent to the residential area of Marburg township. A summary of action to date can be found on the Marburg community website.

This is a very important issue for the future of Marburg. The outcomes of this decision will determine the development of our town and its character and will impact upon our lifestyles. Please take a look at the information on the website and think about what it means for Marburg.

We will continue to report on progress on this issue.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the issue, please contact Bob Hampson on (07) 5464 4824 or Barry Gratton (07) 5463 3624.

Marburg Firies Strut Their Stuff

14 teams competed over two days in June at the South East Queensland Firefighter Championships at Limestone Park in Ipswich. The teams all competed against each other during 10 different firefighting events. Each event is designed to test different skills that the firefighters are trained to use on the fire ground.

Honours from the hard-fought weekend went to Mt Tamborine Auxilliaries in first place, Marburg Auxilliaries in second place and third place going to Laidley Auxilliaries. These three teams will now compete at the Qld State Firefighter Championships to be held at Limestone Park in Ipswich on 6th, 7th & 8th August.

Team Marburg, consisting of Nick Doyle, Glen Looker, Steve Foote and Brad Dance are very happy with these results, but are planning to lift their training level to new heights to be able to be competitive against the best teams from over the state. So, if you’re passing the station and you see them training, give them a toot for encouragement.

Photographers and Artists Take Note

Announcing the
Black Snake Creek Festival
Art Awards 2009

The Rosewood Scrub's Premier Art Event

The first three categories are for two dimensional works using any medium. For the first time this year there will be a category for Marburg photography. This includes any photographic portrait, landscape or piece of architecture in the town of Marburg. You do not have to be a resident of Marburg to enter the competition.

Portraits
(Human or Animal etc.)

1st Prize $300
2nd Prize $100
3rd Prize $50

The Environment
(Landscapes, Seascapes,
the environment etc.)

1st Prize $300
2nd Prize $100
3rd Prize $50

Interiors (Still Life etc.)
1st Prize $300
2nd Prize $100
3rd Prize $50

There will be a grand opening night and awards ceremony on:

Friday 9th October, 2009

Marburg Residents Hall,
Queen Street, Marburg

6.30 pm for Wine and Cheese

RSVP Lynelle 5464 4387 4th October

For entry forms and enquiries about the competition please contact Lynelle, the Art Awards Coordinator on the above number or at bradlyn@westnet.com.au

Update on Australia's Biggest Morning Tea

Australia's Biggest Morning Tea
Supporting cancer research

Marburg Community Hall
Friday 29th May at 9:30 am.
Special Guest at 10.30 am:
Cancer Council Queensland presenting "Cancer Smart Lifestyle and Reducing Cancer risks in Women & Men."

All are welcome and the presentation is free.

All proceeds to the Cancer Foundation.

For more information ring Michele on 5426 6024

10 weeks to a healthier you

A free health and exercise program for those over 50 will be held at the Marburg Community Hall starting Wednesday, 3rd June 2009, 10am - 12noon.

If you are over 50, this 10 week program will give you tools to maintain an active life and maximize your health & wellbeing.

Each 2 hour session will be flexible & include:

First hour :
Health Information e.g Nutrition (eating well & including practical tips)
Cardio Health, Diabetes, Living with stress, Foot care, and more! Your ideas!

Second hour: Exercise! (Yes, Move it or Lose It! )
Healthy Lifestyle!

For more information & to register contact:
Anne or Sarah on 3282 8644 or
Email: ips60bp@gil.com.au

Ipswich 60 and Better Program Inc. Level 1 Humanities Building
56 South Street
Ipswich 4305

Supported by the Marburg Residents’ Association

Funded by the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing.

Winter music is here

The days are getting shorter, the temperatures are dropping and Music in the Park is undergoing its annual metamorphosis to Music in the Hall. That is, it is moving from the Marburg community park to the community hall.

Come for dinner, or dinner and music, or just music.

Friday 5th June
Kylie and Kim - old and new favourites

Friday 3rd July
Christmas in July theme
Gypsy folk music

Friday 7th August
Shane Hauschildt - country music

Cost for two course dinner and pre-dinner nibbles will be $25 per person. Contact Michele 5426 6024 or Wendye 5464 4624

Black Snake Creek Festival 2009 Dates

Pull out those diaries, mark the calendar...

The dates for the 2009 Black Snake Creek Festival are:

Friday Night 9 October from 7pm
Art Show and live entertainment
(more to be advised)

Saturday 10 October
Poet's Breakfast from 8am
Day program from 10am:

Street Parade, Raffles, Music - Day & Night Program , Market Stall, Food Stalls, Children's activities, School children's performance, Community Group Displays and lots more.

For more information contact Michele Essex 0431 675 933 or Barry Gratton 5464 4624

Grab a cuppa for cancer!

Australia's Biggest Morning Tea
Supporting cancer research

Marburg Community Hall
Friday 29th May at 9:30 am.
Guest speaker at 10:30.

For more information ring Michele on 5426 6024

ANZAC Day Service

The Marburg Residents Association will again be conducting an Anzac Day service in Marburg on Saturday 25th April, beginning at 7:30am. It will be preceded by a short march from the fire station to the monuments near the community centre.

Community groups and members of the public are invited to lay wreaths/flowers during the ceremony.

Following the service morning tea will be served and all are invited to attend.

For more information ring Wendye on 5464 4624.

Rotten Dog Blues

This Friday (3 April) is once again Music in the Park.

Starting at 6.30, the featured band will be Rotten Dog Blues supported by Fat Cheese.

Come along for a family-friendly evening of music and food in the park next to the Community Hall.

Bring a friend or two or three and something on which to sit.

Don't forget to vote!

Just a reminder that tomorrow, Saturday 21 March 2009, is the Queensland State General Election.

Marburg and Districts are in the electoral district of Ipswich West and the candidates in ballot paper order are:

CLARK, Di - The Greens
WENDT, Wayne - Australian Labor Party
CHOAT, Sean - LNP

Polling booth locations for Ipswich West are numerous. The closest are:

Marburg State School, Louisa Street
Haigslea State School, Haigslea-Thagoona Road
Glamorganvale State School, Glamorganvale-Highway Road
Minden State School, Cnr Warrego Highway and Lowood Road
Rosewood State High School, Lanefield Road

Other locations can be found on the website of the Electoral Commission Queensland or on the reverse side of your enrollment confirmation letter.

Polling booths are open from 8.00 am to 6.00 pm.

The Electoral Commission Queensland helpline is 1300 881 665.

Australian government human rights consultation

Are you interested in human rights? Do you want to discuss your views and have a say in the federal government's review of human rights?

Here is your opportunity to be involved in a national discussion. The Consultation Committee consists of Father Frank Brennan (Chairperson), Mary Kostakidis, Mick Palmer and Tammy Williams.

What: Community Human Rights Consultation
When: Tuesday 24 March, 12-2pm
Where: The Workshop Rail Museum, North Street, North Ipswich
To register click here.

According to the website of the National Human Rights Consultation the key consultation questions will be:

* Which human rights and responsibilities should be protected and promoted?
* Are human rights sufficiently protected and promoted?
* How could Australia better protect and promote human rights?

Think about these and be prepared to share your ideas. There are various ways to share your views. Click here for details.

Band in the Park

Enjoy local music and food in a relaxed setting from 7pm on Friday March 6.

Angelz.11 will be performing supported by Gidyea.

Band in the Park is held in the heart of Marburg at the park bandstand at the corner of Edmond and Queen Streets. A sausage sizzle is available and the Marburg Hotel also offers food and drink.

Residents' Association Meeting

Tuesday March 3 is the regular monthly meeting of the Marburg & Districts Residents' Association.

It meets at 7.30pm in the community hall at the corner of Edmond and Queen Streets. Anyone who has an interest in Marburg and the surrounding areas is welcome to attend.

Clean Up Australia Day

It's the time of year again to have a big clean-up of Marburg. Of course, as a tidy and friendly town, we try to keep the town clean all the time, but a special effort is made at this time of year.

As an aside, Barry Gratton, president of the Residents' Association, has taken it upon himself to keep the Rosewood approach to the town tidy all year around. If you see him picking up rubbish, stop and help out. Or you could adopt another part of town to look after. If everyone picks up rubbish or stops themselves from littering, it will make a big difference.

Please meet at the community hall on Sunday 1 March at 9.30am. Bring gloves and a lot of enthusiasm. A very warm day is forecast so don't forget the hats and sunscreen. Kids are welcome too.

THE event of the year

In the Ipswich City Council Australia Day awards, Marburg's Black Snake Creek Festival won the Ipswich Event of the Year.

Make sure that you have Friday 9th and Saturday 10th October 2009 in your calendars so you can see what all the fuss is about.

Our very own Sam Truloff won Young Sportsman of the Year.

Tai-Chi resuming

Have you noticed the group in the park every Wednesday morning from 9-10? In just one hour a week you can improve your well-being in a great environment. Classes begin again on Wednesday 4th February. Everyone is welcome.

Gold coin donation please.

Music, music, music

The summer series of Band in the Park returns this Friday. Bring a chair and friends and be prepared to enjoy yourself in the casual atmosphere of the Marburg Community Park at the Marburg Crossroads.

February
Kylie and Kim

March
Angelz.11

April
One Day

May
Fat Cheese
Rotten Dog Blues

Do you have a favourite band that you'd like to hear playing in the park? Send us an email and we'll see what we can organise.

Our town 2009

Many exciting events are planned for 2009 in Marburg.

Some important dates to put in your calendars are:

Ipswich City Council Thank-you Event for Keep Australia Beautiful (Tidy Towns)
Saturday 7 February 1-2pm
Wear your myMarburg t-shirts

Black Snake Creek Festival 2009
9 and 10th October (Friday and Saturday)

Band in the Park
1st Friday of every month.

And of course, the MDRA meets the first Tuesday of every month at the Marburg Community Centre at 7.30pm. Come along to hear about and participate in the many things happening in our town.