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Bring your kids to the Black Snake Creek Festival

There will be loads of fun and free things for your kids at the Black Snake Creek Festival (October 9 all day).

Free workshops - playdoh and origami.

Competitions - trivia and a colouring in competition with great prizes.

Skateboarding competition and demonstration.

Face-painting and roving entertainers will be there.

There will also be a show by the Fabulous Lemon Drops called "Everything's Gone Green."

Join us on a musical, environmental journey through the Australian bush. We will meet a variety of Australian animals, including a dancing frog and a rock 'n' roll koala while exploring some simple environmental themes. The themes include recycling, wildlife conservation and water saving, and are introduced through the stories of colourful animal characters and high-energy music.

Kite artist, Tony Rice will also be offering kite-making workshops for kids. Kids aged 5-12 can book on the day for $3 and create their own kite.

For further information, please contact 5467 6450 (mob. 0488 778 492)

Get ready for the Black Snake Creek Festival

Photographs courtesy of the Moreton Border News.

Please note that bookings are essential for the Bush Poets' Breakfast on the Saturday ph: 0448 102 101

Upcoming Marburg Dances

28th August to benefit the Marburg Show with the Diamonds Band.

4th September to benefit the Marburg Show with the Step by Step Band.

11th September to benefit Lowood School with the Triple Beats.

18th September to benefit Lowood Softball with the Coachmen Band.

25th September to benefit the Marburg Show Society with the band to be announced.

All dances are held at the Marburg Show Hall, Marburg Showgrounds, Queen Street.

Dancing starts at 7.30. Entry is $10 for adults and includes supper, tea and coffee. Soft drinks are available at additional cost. Parking is plentiful and free.

New features

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Hopefully these will be of use to you in spreading the news about community events.

Calling all fabric artists

Black Snake Creek Festival 2010 (October 8 and 9) is hosting a new Fleece, Fibre and Patchwork competition this year. There are multiple classes of quilting and fibre as well as a special competition for fleeces from a 50 kilometre radius of Marburg.

Entries must be delivered to the Anglican Church Hall, Queen Street, Marburg, Queensland 4346 between 12 midday and 2pm on October 8, 2010. Entries are limited to two per person and items may not previously have been exhibited at the Black Snake Creek Festival.

Contacts:

Ms Marilyn Jensen ph 5426 6153 for competition enquiries.
For competition details and entry form, please email mymarburg@gmail.com.

Market stalls at the Black Snake Creek Festival

If you are interested in having a market stall at the Black Snake Creek Festival (October 9th, 2010), please contact mymmarburg@gmail.com for information and registration forms.

Mining book successfully launched

The Ipswich City Council launched Seniors' Week today in Marburg. During the event, the new book about local mining from the Rosewood Scrub Historical Society was also launched. Councillor David Pahlke stood in for Mayor Paul Pisasale who was unable to attend. Councillor Sheila Ireland also attended.

Councillor David Pahlke

Authors Bob Hampson and Wendye Gratton with some of the miners whose stories are in the book.

"Winning the Coal: Coal Miners' Stories from the Rosewood Scrub" is available for $15 from the Rosewood Scrub Historical Society. It's full of miners' stories as told by the miners themselves, with photographs of some of the local mines, historical mining equipment and an invaluable list of small local mines.

A good crowd gathered for the launch on a perfect sunny morning in Marburg.

Seniors' Celebration

The City of Ipswich is launching its Seniors' Celebration at Marburg on Monday 16 August. Mayor Paul Pisasale and Councillor David Pahlke will be in attendance.

Starting at 9am and running through to 1pm there will be:

* Free Morning tea and lunch
* A First Aid overview and CPR demonstration
* Tai Chi class
* Trivia Competition
* All day entertainment and activities
*Launch of the Rosewood Scrub Historical Society's new book - Winning the Coal: Coal Miners' Stories from the Rosewood Scrub.
* The Rosewood Scrub Historical Society will be open all day for visitors.

All events will be held in the Marburg historical precinct at the corner of Queen and Edmond Streets, Marburg.

Contact: Barry Gratton 5464 4624 or Phil Marshall 5464 4903

A sneak peak at the Black Snake Creek Festival

The Black Snake Creek Festival is always awash with music, people, art and fun.

The 2010 Festival will be no different.

It runs from the afternoon of Friday October 8 to late Saturday October 9.

One of the featured bands will be the ever engaging Wasabi.

Take a peek and plan to be in Marburg to hear them.

AGM 2010

Tuesday 3rd August 2010, 7pm at the Marburg Community Hall on Edmond Street, Marburg is the time and place for the 2010 AGM of the Marburg and Districts Residents' Association. Come and be part of this important community group.

Black Snake Creek Art Award Ceremony 2010

Black Snake Creek Art Awards 2010

Contact: Lynelle 5464 4387

Upcoming Marburg Dances

Upcoming June dates for the famous Marburg Dances are:

June 5th in aid of the Show Society with the Step By Step Band.

June 12th in aid of Mt Tarampa School with the Silver Tones Band.

June 19th in aid of Ipswich Swim Club with the Diamonds Band.

June 26th in aid of the Show Society with the Silver Wings Band.

Dancing starts at 7.30 at the Show Hall, Marburg Showground, Queen Street. Entry is $10 for adults and includes supper, tea and coffee. Soft drinks are available at additional cost. Parking is plentiful and free.

Morning tea reminder

Don't forget the World's Biggest Cuppa morning tea to raise funds for the Cancer Council. It's on this Friday 28 May 2010 from 9:30 - 11:00AM.

Bring along your most interesting cup and enter the competition for the "Most Unusual Cup." At only $5 per entry it's a great way to contribute to the fundraiser.

For more details, see the earlier posting here.

Dinner music in the hall

The temperatures have dropped which means that it's the season for Music and Dinner in the Hall.

First up this winter will be Shane Hauschildt on Friday 4 June at the Marburg Community Hall (corner of Edmond and Queen Streets, Marburg).

The cost is $25 for the evening and bookings are essential on 5464 4624.

Playing with music

Two Marburg area residents are offering a music program for children aged 3-5.

Called Musicplay, it is designed for young children to introduce them to elements of music in a fun way. These activities include singing, dancing, percussion, glockenspiel, vocal expression exercises, theory...these are all great precursors to learning an instrument at a later stage.

Location: Rosewood Baptist Church Hall
When: Monday 9.30am and Friday 10am.

Cost: $8 per week plus a weekly levy of $50.

Other classes may become available. Please talk to either:

Joanne Baker 0417 208 556 or
Lisa McKay 0403 132 416

Historical events

On Sunday 16 May the Rosewood Scrub Historical Society will have a special ‘Open Day’ to celebrate Heritage Week. The hall, in Edmond Street in Marburg, will be open from 10am till 4 pm. Everybody is welcome. Morning and afternoon tea will be offered.

The Heritage Faire to celebrate Heritage Week which is part of Brisbane’s Living Heritage Network, will be also be held on Sunday 16 May in Woodlands of Marburg, from 10am till 3 pm. The Rosewood Scrub Historical Society will, amongst many others, have a stall on this fair.

Take a look at the Rosewood Scrub Historical Society's website www.rshs.com or pop into either of these locations to catch up on local history.

An invitation to morning tea

Did you know 1 in 2 Australians will be diagnosed with cancer before age 85? By taking part in a Morning Tea and donating, you can help support these people and their families. The money we raise will help fund Cancer Council research, prevention and support, including the Cancer Council Helpline, printed and online information as well as one-to-one and telephone support groups.

The Marburg & District Residents' Association would like to invite everyone to join our community based Morning Tea. We will be running a competition for the 'Most Unusual Cup' this year, with a $5 nomination fee for each cup entered - all proceeds to the Cancer Council of course!

Hope to see you all there. Take a break and spend some time with friends and family of Marburg.'

Event details are:

Address: Cnr Queen & Edmond Sts,
Suburb/town: Marburg
State/Territory: Qld
Postcode: 4306
When: Friday 28 May 2010 9:30AM - 11:00AM

To RSVP all you have to do is click on the link below:

http://qld.cancercouncilfundraising.org.au/personalPage.aspx?SID=245882&HID=9189BDDBD9A2999A20D28052986EFFFF&LangPref=en-CA

For more information about Australia's Biggest Morning Tea 2010, please visit www.biggestmorningtea.com.au.

Thanks for being part of it. We look forward to seeing you at Most Unusual Cup Day!

Attention bands and musicians

Are you interested in performing at Marburg's Black Snake Creek Festival (October 8 and 9) 2010?

If so, please write to mymarburg@gmail.com for registration forms and terms/conditions to be sent to you.

Congratulations to the Marburg Firies

Marburg Firies participated in the South East Region Firefighting Championships held in Gatton on the weekend of April 18 and 19. Ten events were held showcasing their firefighting skills over two days. The team of four members had to demonstrate the drills as to how they would respond to a wide range of incidents on a daily basis. This team has been putting such a lot of effort into practicing for these events over the last few months.

Brad Dance and Nick Doyle in action

After coming second in the Regional Championships last year, their extra effort shows through with them claiming FIRST place this time, and earning them the CHAMPION FIREFIGHTING TEAM OF THE SOUTH EAST REGION. After ten events, the team claimed 8 FIRSTS and 1 THIRD placing. The team of Brad Dance (Team Captain), Nick Doyle, Glen Looker and Steve Foote will now represent their region at the QFRS State Firefighter Championships in Townsville in August.

Glen, Brad, Nick, Steve with Western Command Area Director for

South East Region Inspector David Caughley.

Marburg Show 2010

Come along next weekend to the annual Marburg Show.

It's a real country show with animals, produce, craft, food and schoolwork competitions. There are horses, great food, carnival rides, music and events all day. You won't be disappointed.

May 1 at the Marburg Showgrounds on Queen Street.

Come for a while or stay for the day.

There's even a dance in the show hall in the evening.

Upcoming Marburg Dances

Every Saturday night, people from Marburg, surrounds and even further, gather for the Marburg Dances at the Showground Hall on Queen Street. Dancing starts at 7.30. Entry is $10 for adults and includes supper, tea and coffee. Soft drinks are available at additional cost. Parking is plentiful and free.

Upcoming May dates are:

May 1st in aid of the Show Society with the Step By Step Band.

May 8th in aid of TBA with the Coachman Band.

May 15th in aid of the Show Society with Silver Beat Band.

May 22nd in aid of Prenzlau School with the Step By Step Band.

May 29th in aid of TBA with the Silver Comet Band.

Band in the Park

Band in the Park on Friday 7 May will be 'Made in Australia' .

They were to perform in March, but the performance had to be called off because of the bad weather.

Check out their website at www.madeinaustralia.com

ANZAC Day service

Marburg Anzac Service will begin at 7:30 am at the Community Centre.

It will be preceded by a short march from the Skate Park - people participating will need to be ready to assemble at 7:15 am.

This year the service will include the unveiling of a World War 1 Honour Board with the names of Marburg war dead.

Good luck to our firies!

The Marburg "firies" are competing in the SE Regional Competition in Gatton this weekend.

There are 21 teams in the competition.

Good luck to our local lads!

Upcoming Marburg Dances

Every Saturday night, people from Marburg, surrounds and even further, gather for the Marburg Dances at the Showground Hall on Queen Street. Dancing starts at 7.30. Entry is $10 for adults and includes supper, tea and coffee. Soft drinks are available at additional cost. Parking is plentiful and free.

Upcoming April dates are:

April 3rd in aid of the Show Society with the Step By Step Band.

April 10th in aid of Mt Tarampa Athletes with the Coachman Band.

April 17th in aid of the Ipswich Show Ball with Diamonds Band.

April 24th in aid of the Show Society with David "C."

Black Snake Creek Festival Dates 2010

Black Snake Creek Festival will be held on Friday, October 8 and Saturday, October 9, 2010.

Stay tuned for more details of all the events planned for these exciting two days and nights.

Planning for the Black Snake Creek Festival

The first Black Snake Creek Festival planning meeting will be held on Tuesday 13th April, 2010 at the Community Hall, beginning at 7pm.

Everyone is welcome.

We would love to hear new ideas from the community about what they would like to add to our festival.

Balance and strength

As always, tai-chi is on in the park on Wednesday, 17 March at 10am.

See you there!

Tai-chi in the Park

Don't forget tai-chi in the park on Wednesday, March 10 at 10am.

Invest in your own health and make some new friends.

St Patrick's Day Fun

Gather on March 17 at 9.30 am in All Saints Anglican Church Hall, Queen Street, Marburg.

There will be a fun filled morning of music with Desree Crawford, a scrumptious morning tea and a chance to catch up with friends.

Admission: $ 10.

Lucky Door Prize, Raffle on the morning.

Prize for the ‘Best Irish Costume’.

Band in the Park Cancellation

Band in the Park for March 5 is cancelled due to the the weather and the conditions of the grounds. The scheduled band, "Made in Australia" will return on Friday May 5th.

Band in the Park

Friday March 5: The 'Band in the Park' for this month is 'Made in Australia'. Come and join the Marburg and district residents for an evening out and a BBQ in the park.

Meeting Marburg and District Resident's Association

Today, Tuesday March 2. Meeting of the Marburg and District Resident's Association, 7 pm in the hall

March 1, 7 pm: You are invited to the meeting of the Rosewood Scrub Historical Society in its hall.

Tai Chi

Wednesday morning March 3 at 10 am: Tai Chi in the parc. Come and join!

Tai Chi

Wednesday morning 24 February at 10 am: Tai Chi in the park. Come and join!

Family Fun Day

You are invited to Marburg State School's

Family Fun Day
Sunday 28th February, 11am-1pm

Marburg State School Oval and Parade area (Louisa Street)

Please join us for an informal get-together to play a game, enjoy a sausage sizzle and an opportunity to meet and greet staff, students, other families and community members.

Please bring a rug/chairs to sit on, a hat and your sports shoes.

Sausage sizzle provided along with cordial and soft drinks (for the adults).

We hope you can make it as we would love to see you there!

Please RSVP for catering purposes by Monday 22 February on 5464 4218.

Wasabi!

The next Band in the Park will feature WASABI -- a high NRG rock show complete with a fully computer operated light show, choreographed moves and crazy stage antics. Wasabi are more than just your average covers band, it’s a rock show!



http://wasabitheband.com.au/

Details: Friday April 9
Marburg Park (corner of Edmond and Queen Streets)

6.30-9.30pm

Sponsored by the Marburg and Districts Residents' Association, The Marburg Hotel and The Green e Shed.

Congratulations to Marburg residents

At the 2010 Ipswich Australia Day awards, several Marburg residents and the Marburg 2009 Black Snake Creek Festival were honoured by being nominated.

Alexandra Toft was nominated twice: for the award "Ipswich Australia Day Sportsperson Award" and for the "Ipswich Australia Day Young Citizen of the Year Award." She was the winner of the "Ipswich Australia Day Young Citizen of the Year Award." Congratulations Alexandra!

Susanne Ruys was nominated by David Pahlke of Division 10 for her work as member and secretary of the Board of Cabanda Care in Rosewood. Susanne received an Ipswich Medal for her many contributions. Congratulations Susanne!

The Black Snake Creek festival, represented by Barry Gratton, the president of the Marburg District Residents' Association which is responsible for the event, was nominated for the Ipswich Australia Day Community Event of the Year.

We're very proud of both our nominees and our winners.

Music excitement in 2010

It is going to be another big year for music and events in Marburg. Band in the Park is back with the addition of an evening market at the Green e Shed with stalls, desserts and coffee on offer.

The first Band in the Park for 2010 will be Flatline. Their previously advertised concert was rained out in 2009 but they are back for another go on Friday 5th February.

The following month (Friday 5th March) our guests will be:

Made in Australia

Paying tribute to the music and artists who have shaped Australian popular music as we know it today, including Cold Chisel, The Easybeats, Little River Band, Billy Thorpe and many more.

Check them out on www.madeinaustraliashow.com

Band in the Park is held 6.30-9.30pm 1st Friday of the month at the corner of Edmond and Queen Streets, Marburg.

Sponsored by the Marburg and Districts Residents' Association, The Marburg Hotel and The Green e Shed.