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NOVEMBER 2020 The Community Leader ISSN 2652-8738 YOUR NEW LOCAL MONTHLY NEWSLETTER ISSUE 6 COMMUNITY Inside SPIRIT FUELS this OUTBACK issue ADVENTURE PERSONALITY Wynnum’s tremendous community spirit has come to the fore in a mammoth show of support for a local PROFILES entry in the 2020 Variety Bash. PAGE 6 This year’s Variety Bash will see participants drive cars that are more than 30 years old from Noosa to Bundaberg via Nindigully to raise funds for sick and disadvantaged children. FISHING TIPS Bel Ellis and Tony Piccardi with the Little Gnome Mobile. When Little Gnome Bookshop’s Bel Ellis decided to PAGE 25 enter the renowned outback driving adventure, there was only one problem: she didn’t have a car. in January this year and finally reappeared a couple of Donations and sponsorships generated by “Tony Piccardi, from Piccardi Fry Legal came along weeks ago as a totally different car to the rust bucket Variety Bash help fund facilities, equipment, and PUZZLES and said ‘I have a rusty old 1979 Mercedes you can it was. experiences that directly improve and enrich the PAGE 28 use,’” explained Bel. lives of disadvantaged kids. “Every weekend and often during the week, the crew “No less than 12 of our awesome customers put their would head over to the shed and work on the car. Bel and co-driver Jordan hit the road on November hands up and volunteered to be the Little Gnome Pit Some had never met each other before, but all have 9. Donations can be made towards the Little Gnome DINING NEWS Crew, or the ‘Pitties’ as I came to call them. The car become good friends. That part of the story is the thing Mobile’s entry via www.varietybashadventure.com. was moved to Peter and Daphne Stringfellow’s home I cherish the most, that beautiful sense of community.” au/t/littlegnome. PAGE 30 FIND US ONLINE AT WWW.THECOMMUNITYLEADER.COM.AU "20 Years Local Experience & Advantage Global Reach" Sales: 3348 4660 | Rentals: 3348 0000 | www.remaxadvantage.com.au BELMONT | GUMDALE | HEMMANT | LOTA | MANLY | MANLY WEST | MURARRIE | TINGALPA | WAKERLEY | WYNNUM | WYNNUM WEST LOCAL LIVING BOLD, BRAZEN AND BRILLIANT: WYNNUM FRINGE CONTRIBUTED BY WYNNUM FRINGE Wynnum will take centre stage when the inaugural Wynnum Power brings his swagger to the stage; Bree Tipoki presents the Fringe hits the suburban streets with a stellar lineup of local songs of Diona Ross in Little Diana; Bee Gees drummer Colin talent from 13 to 15 November 2020. Petersen (the first non-Gibb to become an equal member of the Bee Gees) invites you to spend the afternoon with him; Winner of Channel Wynnum-based producer, performing artist, actor and singer Tom 7’s All Together Now, Lai Utovou will bring the funk on Friday night Oliver is the creative mind behind the three-day fringe festival, and Mario Queen of the Circus blends circus artistry and comedic which aims to shine a spotlight on the arts and invigorate the timing in homage to Freddie Mercury as the host of Dionysus. bayside area. The initial acts include more than 24 ticketed and free performances with more shows to be announced soon. Mr Oliver hopes Wynnum Fringe will be an immersive portal for escapism and wonder where audiences can be inspired, Mr Oliver said he was thrilled by the tsunami of support and entertained, and moved by talented performers, musicians and interest that saw hundreds of Australian performers from all artists. disciplines apply for slots on the Wynnum Fringe program. Wynnum Fringe is on from 13 to 15 November at various “This year’s lineup has a fantastic mix of renowned and emerging venues. Tickets are on sale now at wynnumfringe.com. talent from Brisbane, Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast, which is perfect for a bold new festival which will light up a stunning seaside town. We’ve got pretty much every genre covered – dance, circus, cabaret, comedy, theatre, music and art,” Mr Oliver said. Edith Street will be the heart of the festival, a pedestrian playground allowing patrons to coast between three zones spanning multiple venues, food trucks, outdoor bars, art installations and pop-up performances. The ticketed venues will also showcase the unique character of this seaside locale from musical cabaret at Wynnum Opera House, a historic church, and comedy and theatre at the old church hall (dubbed Winston ChurchHall) to circus acts in Mrs Quinn’s Carpark and dance performances at Kellehers Dance Academy. In conjunction with the ticketed shows, Wynnum Fringe will showcase free alfresco performances, thanks to Arts Queensland’s Open Air Funding program. The open-air Main Stage on Edith Street will play host to various musical acts, while the Salvos Loading Dock moonlights as an intimate performance space. Shows at these outdoor venues will also be live-streamed. The diverse program promises an array of home-grown talent and internationally renowned acts. Award-winning comedian Damien 2 COMMUNITY UPDATE Peter Cumming’s Local Area Update COUNCILLOR FOR WYNNUM MANLY WARD upgrading facilities My office has funds available for expenditure on upgrading • Waterloo Bay Leisure Centre Bayside United Football Club is to get solar panels to facilities at any local clubs that lease their premises from • Bayside United Football Club cover the costs of running freezers and refrigerators in its clubhouse. Council. • Wynnum Manly Junior RLFC Wynnum Junior Rugby League is looking to get their solar The idea is that the money would be spent quickly to • Wynnum Lawn Tennis Association system repaired and expanded to cover electricity costs provide local employment. The Waterloo Bay Leisure Centre has no solar panels but of the clubhouse. substantial electricity costs. The centre has around 14 I have decided solar power and LED lighting would Wynnum Tennis has plenty of solar capacity but is looking to activities available to the public and electricity costs are a be worthwhile areas of expenditure. The groups selected expand the number of LED lights they have on their courts. to benefit to date are: major part of their overheads. The centre is run entirely by volunteers as are all the other groups selected. I wish these clubs the best of success with these projects. 40 K/Hr Speed Limit for The Esplanade, Manly? I have been told by a Council contractor that a Village Chamber of Commerce organised Manly Creative What do you think? 40k/hr speed limit has been proposed for the Esplanade Markets every Sunday in Little Bayside Park. I will be writing to all property owners and business at Manly, between Nelson Parade and Benalla Street. I am seeking feedback on whether local residents want owners along the Esplanade seeking their views as well. This would be a reduction from the current 50k/hr. the change in speed limit. Please contact me with your views on the phone at 3403 This section of the esplanade has large numbers of The area is heavily pedestrianised on weekends, public 2180 or 0409 260 955 or email me at wynnummanly. pedestrians crossing to visit the walking path along the holidays and school holidays, but is not as busy during [email protected]. Please get back to me by close of Esplanade, various food and beverage outlets as well the week. business on Monday 30 November 2020. as access to Cambridge Parade. Also there are Jan In the interests of pedestrian safety, I am generally I look forward to hearing from you. Power Markets held twice a month and Manly Harbour supportive of the proposed change. Safer Crossing at Manly West I am pleased to receive confirmation that Energex has City Lighting has accepted the design and asked Energex submitted their design to Council for the flood lighting to proceed with the project and install the new lighting. of the pedestrian crossing at 202 Preston Road, Manly I am hoping that this project will be completed by the end West. This is the pedestrian crossing at Corner House, of December 2020. which is very well used. Wynnum Manly Ward Office Office hours: 8.30am-4.30pm, Monday-Friday 3a/212 Bay Terrace (Cnr of Pine Street) Phone: 07 3403 2180 Wynnum Qld 4178 Email: [email protected] 3 MAGGIE’S MATES SPONSORED BY 20 YEARS Name: Ebony Star. Your favourite local hangout? Suburb: Wynnum. I love to hang out with my Mum at her boutique, Ebb+Flow. Did you know it’s named after me and my sister Florence? How long have you lived here? My people have lived here for 22 years! Your best doggo friend? Shadow, Bosco, Ella, Zeva, Ollie, Peanut, and Favourite local walk? I do love it when my Dad takes me for a walk Coby. to the mangrove boardwalk. Mum loves to walk me along the esplanade after work. Sometimes I get to go for a swim. Any funny or embarrassing stories you’d like to share? When I get excited I can’t stop talking. Sometimes people mistake it for growling, but Your most treasured toy? Sqweeky. My Mum gives these to all her I’m so happy! doggie friends at Ebb+Flow. What do people love most about you? I’m very loving, and I have a Your favourite food? I do love a good juicy bone to chew on for days good sense of character. Mum loves that my hair doesn’t fall out. And I on end. have perfect white teeth. Your worst habit? I don’t know when to stop talking when I’m excited. Name: Buddy Lucky. Your best doggo friend? I mainly prefer to hang out with my feline Suburb: Lota.