Cr Wines

GRANT ASSISTS YOUTH CLUB TO SHOOT FOR THE STARS

Mitchelton Youth Club has received a grant from Brisbane City Council to help bring gymnastics equipment up to an international standard.

The funding will be used to upgrade the club’s sprung floor to an international standard.

Club manager Jacinda Tunney said she was very grateful for Council’s support as members would now be practicing on the same flooring as seen in other competitions worldwide.

Mitchelton Youth Club members Abby, Nicole and Emily (pictured) were keen to start practicing their routines on the new flooring to give them an even better chance of competing for Australia.

The trio will be travelling to Melbourne at the end of this month to compete in the Australian Gymnastics Championships with the ambition to compete in the World Games in China next year.

Club Patron Cr Andrew Wines said he was proud to be involved with the club and assist through the works to make the club an even better facility for members, staff and guests.

SENIORS URGED TO SHARE THEIR TALENT

Senior residents with a love for the limelight are invited to hone their performing skills by enrolling in one of the upcoming Lord Mayor’s Seniors Cabaret Master Classes to be held throughout Brisbane.

The free master classes will be led by top theatre performers providing an opportunity for seniors to develop and showcase their creative talent.

A tribute to the 1960’s, Cr Andrew Wines said this year’s showcase will see music from the Beatles, Johnny Cash and Aretha Franklin celebrated.

“The closest workshop for residents will be held at Upper Kedron and residents are encouraged to participate through song, dance, comedy and instrumental performances,” he said.

“It is a great way to get out and connect with other members of the community.”

Lord Mayor Graham Quirk said the classes have grown in popularity by over 60 per cent since 2013.

He encouraged interested seniors to get in quick to register their interest.

Ten master classes will be held at numerous locations across Brisbane between 1–18 June. These will be followed by nine suburban showcases throughout July.

The suburban showcases will culminate in a gala cabaret performance in Brisbane City Hall on Sunday 16 August, during Seniors Week.

Seniors participating in the program must be aged 60 years or over as of 18 August 2013.

Workshops are free to attend, but bookings are required.

For more information, visit www.brisbane.qld.gov.au or call Council on 3403 8888.

NEW MEMORIAL GARDEN AT FERNY GROVE STATE SCHOOL

Ferny Grove State School have unveiled a new ANZAC memorial garden to pay tribute to the many soldiers who have served to defend our way of life.

Around 20 per cent of Ferny Grove State School students are from Defence families and the memorial is a great way to recognise Defence personnel’s service as well of the commitments of their families.

The sandstone memorial garden is principally funded by the P&C alongside the community and is presented in the shape of a poppy flower to mark the ANZAC Centenary year .

Although the P&C and the community funded  the memorial, the school’s Ferny Grove Festival was supported by Council’s festival grants scheme which allowed the money to be raised more quickly.

Cr Wines said he was proud to support the school through this endeavour.

“As the son of soldiers, I understand the pressures on these students by their parents calling and I am glad the school has built this monument.”