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100% LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED Where’s your favourite spot on the Tablelands to take the kids during school holidays? It’s summer, it’s hot, it’s the school holidays – where do you take the kids? Here are the Top 6 favourite spots on the Tablelands as voted by our Facebook What’s On readers.

1 2 Davies Creek 3 Petals & Pinecones 4 Tinaroo Herberton Historic Gallo Dairyland 5 Village 6

Lake Eacham Photo: Steven Nowakowski Petals & Pinecones Photo: Rylee Venables Davies Creek Photo: Steven Nowakowski

Who has the best locally made ice cream on the Tablelands? According to our fabulous What’s On readers, the best locally made ice creams can be found at...

Emerald Creek Kuranda Home Made Shaylee 1 Ice-Creamery 2 Tropical Fruit Ice Cream 3 Strawberries

WINNER of 2 Emerald Creek Ice-Creamery ice creams goes to Justin Loccisano! Compliments of What’s On

2 What’s On & Where To Go December 2017-January 2018 december this issue Favourite school holiday spots 2 December/January Calendar - highlights 4 editor’s note Gig Guide 6 Welcome to the double December-January edition of Good Food • Great Beer - hotels feature 7 What’s On & Where To Go. Local shoppers guide 12 In the blink of an eye we find ourselves at the end of 2017. Tableland Trails and Desinations 15 On behalf of myself and Katje, we’d like to thank you for your Movies 16 support this year. It’s been a big year full of memorable events Markets 16 and amazing things to do. 2018 on the Tablelands is gearing up Monthly Calendar 17 to be a cracker! Thank you all who have taken the time to give us positive feedback on the new look page What’s On magazine. It’s been an exciting start in this new 7 chapter of the magazine and your support is invaluable. We’re glad that this publication is the magazine of choice for tourists and locals for what’s going on all over the Tablelands each month. We wish you a happy, safe and prosperous festive season. Enjoy What’s On! Good Food • Great Beer National Hotel Mt Molloy. Photo: Steven Nowakowski cover next month

EDITOR: Nettie O’Connell Monique Pezzalato at the Next issue will be February 2018. Kairi Hotel Advertising deadline is the 15th DESIGN: Nettie O Design Photo by of January. Contact us to book nettieodesign.com Heather Miller Photography your advertising and rates: 0416 120 852 [email protected] [email protected] Great care is taken to ensure event information is correct at time of publication, however or call Nettie 0416 120 852 PO Box 560, Kuranda Q 4881 readers should confirm event details before attending. Views expressed are not necessarily those of What’s On & Where To Go publishers or whatsontablelands.com.au its advertisers. Reproducing or copying any part of What’s On & Where To Go magazine requires WhatsOnTablelands the permission of the editor. December 2017-January 2018 What’s On & Where To Go 3 december january HIGHLIGHTS

1 Ladies 2 Ladies Only Christmas Atherton Carols shopping night by Candlelight in Atherton 6-9pm Night Atherton Showgrounds FREE event 6 8 Christmas Night Markets 5-9pm Byrnes St shops open, market stalls in Post Office square. Mega prize to be won!

10 Goin’ Troppo The Jimbo & Gary the Goat Comedy Show 6pm Atherton Hotel 11 16 & 17 25 26 School Christmas Holidays Back to the Bone Botanical Christmas Day Boxing Day Races commence for state Garden - Open Weekend Mareeba Turf Club schools 10am-4pm Fenwick St, Mareeba 42 Bischoff Mill Rd, Watsonville (see page 14 for more info)

4 What’s On & Where To Go December 2017-January 2018 Calendar events for the next issue must be received online by the 15th of every month. 3 Malanda Combined Churches Calendar Highlights are subject to space availability and cannot be guaranteed. Christmas Carols 7pm Sunday 3rd December Register your event online Malanda Show Pavilion www.whatsontablelands.com.au Free entry – Supper afterwards

1-3 9-10 e Malanda Theatre The APA Company Christmas Show Christas 7.30pm Fri & Sat, 9 Dec - 7.30pm So 3pm Sunday @ 10 Dec - 2.30pm Sat 9th Dec – 7.30pm Malanda Majestic Sun 10th Dec – 2.30pm Theatre APA Theatre, Silo Rd, Atherton Adults: $10 Children: $5 $10 Adults $5 Children Featuring musical items, skits 1&2 9 Christmas Carols, one act plays... ALL WELCOME All Items are based on a Christmas theme Mareeba Theatre Group Christmas Races and are of a joyous nature.

Mystery on the Orient Express Atherton Turf Club All Wecoe Morrow Park, Tolga 7pm Fri & Sat @ Mareeba Tickets: United Football Club Tableland Books or at the Door Contact Ida 0439 545 433 a eat e, Aterton t Sio Road  HERBERTON NEW YEAR’S EVE STREET PARTY 2017 31 31 6.30 PM—12.30 AM New Year’s Eve New Year’s Day

15 Jan 22 Jan School resumes

Advertising deadline [email protected] 1+1=?

Celebrating a time Food, treats and refreshments from your favourite when music was about 26 Jan Herberton eateries. Day fun, dancing and Don’t want to drink & drive? Be feeling good safe and stay over Check out accommodation at www.herbertonvisitorcentre.com.au

IT'S FREE ! IT'S FAMILY-FRIENDLY AND IT'S FUN!!

December 2017-January 2018 What’s On & Where To Go 5 GIG guide

ATHERTON HERBERTON MILLAA MILLAA Live Music at the ORB - 2 Main St 15 Dec 7.30pm - Klockwork @ Every 2nd Friday - Live music @ 6-10pm Thursdays - Beginners Night Australian Hotel Millaa Millaa Hotel 7pm Thursdays - Goddy Brown’s RAVENSHOE Blues Bar 4-10pm Sundays - Jam Session 1 Dec - Fine Tune @ Irvinebank Tavern 7pm - Misty Mountain Music every 31 Dec - Fine Tune @ Irvinebank 2nd Saturday of month @ the 1 Dec - Darrin Leonard @ Atherton Tavern Mountains Institute International Club 8 & 22 Dec - Carrizma @ Atherton KURANDA International Club 3 Dec - Jeanette Wormald Trio @ Every 2nd Saturday - Django in 15 Dec - Mark Burton @ Atherton Kuranda Riverboat Music Cruise the Djungle - Saturday Sessions @ International Club Yungaburra Hotel 29 Dec - Deluge @ Atherton Every Sunday from 10am Sunday International Club Sessions @ Cafe Mandala Every 4th Saturday from 3pm Traditional Folk Session then a live band in lounge from 7.30pm @ Yungaburra Hotel

Got a gig? Submit your event details by the 15th of every month www.whatsontablelands.com.au

6 What’s On & Where To Go December 2017-January 2018 GOOD FOOD GREAT BEER

Malanda Hotel Photo: Steven Nowakowski

otels have long been a social centre for rural communities across the HTablelands since towns were settled. Whether for a cold beer after a long day’s work or somewhere to take the family for a meal, pubs are a meeting place for locals, visitors and tourists alike. Stories are told, world problems are solved and new friendships are formed in pubs. Nothing quite matches the warm feeling you get from eating a great counter meal and washing it down with an ice cold beer. If it’s winter and there’s a fire – even better. The Tablelands is rich in hotel history, but sadly many no longer exist whether for economic reasons, or due to fire, dams or severe weather events. It’s hard to imagine that in the 1880s Herberton once hosted 18 hotels! Today two of those OUR PUBS hotels remain standing and trading — Royal Hotel and the Australian Hotel. The Royal Hotel is the oldest continuously licenced premises on the Tablelands with the Australian Hotel second.

1880 - Royal Hotel, Herberton Most hotels were built with quality local timbers, which meant they were strong and would stand the test of time, cyclones and weather. The beauty of the timbers 1881 - Australian Hotel, Herberton and craftmanship that went into these buildings is nothing short of astonishing 1885 - Tolga Hotel and we are fortunate to still have them to treasure and admire today. 1890 - Kuranda Hotel Built in 1908, the Hotel withstood decades of bad weather but was badly 1890s - Barron Valley Hotel, Atherton damaged in 2006 by Cyclone Larry. It is currently being renovated and looking 1890s - The Gateway Hotel, Mareeba fantastic. Malanda Hotel, built in 1911, is the largest timber hotel in Australia, 1900 - National Hotel, Mt Molloy complete with stunning ballroom, large dining room and ornate timber staircase. 1900s - The Atherton Hotel 1903 - The Anthill Hotel, Mareeba 1908 - Peeramon Hotel 1910 - Yungaburra Hotel 1911 - The Club Hotel, Ravenshoe 1911 - Malanda Hotel 1912 - Kairi Hotel 1921 - Millaa Millaa Hotel 1927 - Ravenshoe Hotel unknown date - Junction Hotel, Dimbulah

Note: this list does not include all Tablelands hotels. Names listed are the current day names - many hotels have had various names over their history with many also rebuilt after the original hotel was destroyed. December 2017-January 2018 What’s On & Where To Go 7 •

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8 What’s On & Where To Go December 2017-January 2018 Barron Valley Hotel, Atherton

Built a year earlier, the Yungaburra Hotel (also known as the Lake Eacham Hotel) is the second largest timber hotel in Australia. The Ravenshoe Hotel holds the title of the ‘Highest Pub in ’ at 920 metres. With its beginnings in the 1880s, the Barron Valley Hotel underwent a couple of rebuilds, with the latest in the late 1930s early 1940s in the fancy Art Deco style of the time. It’s interior remains mostly unchanged and utterly charming, and has been operated by the Nasser family since 1930. In the last year, the Kairi Hotel and Gateway Hotel have A number of pubs on the Tablelands have succumbed to both undergone significant renovations, with the Gateway fire. The Atherton Hotel (burnt 1944), the Junction Hotel in recently being recognised with a number of awards. To see Dimbulah (burnt 1957), the Millaa Millaa Hotel (burnt 1998), these historic buildings brought back to life so that future Carriers Arms (now Anthill Hotel) and Dunlops Hotel (now generations can enjoy them is very special. the Gateway Hotel) in Mareeba and the Tolga Hotel (burnt down 1929 and was replaced with a building transported After the First World War, new gathering centres for returned from Kureen). These were all rebuilt and continue to trade. servicemen surfaced in the form of RSL Clubs which focussed After the Atherton Hotel fire, only a charred light pole on their welfare. Whilst there are still many active branches remained and so it became fondly known as “The Black and halls, only a couple on the Tablelands trade as clubs – Stump” – the rebuild was completed in 1954. Malanda RSL and Citizens’ Memorial Club and the Mareeba

December 2017-January 2018 What’s On & Where To Go 9 Australian Hotel (left) and Royal Hotel, Herberton Photo: Steven Nowakowski

RSL. These venues not only provide a social gathering place for returned soldiers, but also house war memorabilia and memorials to those who have served Australia. In recent decades our towns have seen many clubs enter the scene. From sporting, golf, bowls, leagues and recreation clubs to international clubs, our hotels have added another facet to the way we socialise and stay connected within the community. Tablelands clubs are thriving and adapting for new generations of customers, but at the heart is always a place to gather with friends and family. The Tablelands is blessed to have so many options when it comes to pubs and clubs and all serve great food for the whole family. Everyone has a favourite pub story and can recall an Aussie larrikin they’ve come across sitting on a bar stool who spins a good yarn – it’s what makes our pubs a treasure.

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WINNER of a $30 voucher to spend at the Tolga Hotel goes to Karen West! Prize donated by Tolga Hotel. Thanks Steve and Laura YungaburraWINE Hotel DINE Photo: Steven& STAY Nowakowski IN YUNGABURRA Multi-Award Winning IDEAL FOR FUNCTIONS & SOCIAL Celebrate at Nick’s! EVENTS “When a moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie, that’s amore” Authentic Traditional Cuisine - Great hospitality, á la carte, pizza and pasta Yodeller’s European yungaburrapizzeria.com.au food and drinks Bar Chefs

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10 What’s On & Where To Go December 2017-January 2018 Day Camp Open to school-aged children Mon 18 Dec and Fri 19 Jan 8.30am-5.30pm Includes 3 hours of gymnastics games, art & craft activity, a movie and slip ‘n’ slide. Bookings essential School Holiday Fun – Recreational Classes No gymnastics experience required. December: Tue 12 & 19 January: Thu 11 & 18 Tinlander Train Rides Limited spaces. Bookings essential Sundays - 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 December. Rollers - 5 to 7 years, 12-1pm $8 per visit Also running from Boxing Day 26 December to SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM Climbers - 8 to 11 years, 1.15-2.45pm, $12 per visit New Year’s Day 1 January 2018. Mareeba Gymnastics Club Twisters - 12 to 15 years, 3-4pm, $12 per visit The Tinlander can be boarded at 31-39 Abbott Street, Mareeba Under 5s Drop-In Mornings Herberton Station or the platform at 07 4092 5113 Free play mornings 1-4 years [email protected] Herberton Historic Village. 10–11am $8 per visit www.mareebagymnastics.org.au December: Tue 5, 12 & 19 January: Thu 11 & 18 10am–2pm (leaves on the hour from Herberton Station) and 10.30am–2.30pm 2017 Catholic Christmas Mass Times (leaves on the half hour from the Village Platform) Sunday 24 December: 7pm Atherton, 7pm Herberton, 8.30pm Ravenshoe, Adults $5 • Children $3 (4-14 years) 9pm Malanda (Children need to accompanied by an adult) Monday 25 December: 8am Yungaburra, 8am Mt Garnet, 8.30am Malanda, 9.30am Atherton, 9.30am Ravenshoe, 10.30am Millaa Millaa

December 2017-January 2018 What’s On & Where To Go 11 C hrist m as Where to shop? 2017 Locally, of course!

Atherton Decor All items pictured are available in store. cnr Jack and Main Sts, Atherton Ph. 4091 1016

Marama Jewellery Specialising in 18ct Italian gold, diamonds, 9ct gold and sterling silver jewellery. Stockists of international brands such as Pandora and Swarovski. Post Office Centre, Mareeba Ph. 4092 2046

The Barn Mon–Fri 9-4pm, Sat 9-3pm, Sun 10-2pm (Dec only) Shed 1, Railway Reserve, Grigg St, Ravenshoe Ph. 0428 555 348 or 0418 369 009

A vibrant shopping experience, showcasing the diverse creativity of local made furniture, clothing, art, jewellery and more!

Atherton Juniors Where you will find all the latest must-haves for kids - Look for the online store new stock arriving all the time! 40 Main St, Atherton OPENING SOON Ph. 4091 2732

12 What’s On & Where To Go December 2017-January 2018 Opal Time Natural opals direct from Australian opal mines. Gold nuggets from Palmer River. 5c Coondoo St, Kuranda Ph. 0434 992 741 www.opaltime.com.au

HOMEWARES | LIFESTYLE | GIFTS | KIDS

Little Willow Blossom Specially sourced brands including handmade items & supporting local artisans. Home of local handmade brand NJcollective. Custom orders available in store 89A Byrnes Street, Mareeba Ph. 0447 770 626

McMahons Betta Furniture & bedding, electrical appliances, So Swish gift wares across 3 convenient locations. 23 Mabel St, Atherton Ph. 4091 1788 The one stop shop for all your Christmas 253 Byrnes St, Mareeba Ph. 4092 4900 gift giving. Unique, handmade gift lines... 16 Salvado Dr, Smithfield Ph. 4038 1900 now stocking baby clothes. Local custom laser cutting & engraving. 115 Byrnes St, Mareeba (opp. KFC) Ph. 4092 6608



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December 2017-January 2018 What’s On & Where To Go 13 A Golden Christmas Beetle (Anoplognathus aureus) Photo: Alan Henderson The beetles of summer ummer in Australia signifies all sorts of occurrences Sin nature, and one which many people identify with is the appearance of Christmas beetles. These lovers of eucalypt leaves often emerge in early summer, as Christmas approaches. They are frequently seen together in large numbers, decorating gum trees in their own unique way. Christmas beetles belong to the scarab family of beetles. We have over 30 species of Christmas beetles in Australia, with colour forms that include brown, green, blue and stunning gold. Many are found along the east coast, and in some regions have become more abundant where land clearing has provided extra grasslands for them to reproduce in. The life cycle of these beetles is the same basic cycle as most beetles. Eggs are laid underground in grasslands adjacent to those in cooler regions may spend two years underground. eucalypt trees or forests. The grubs (larvae) feed upon grass The larvae are crescent-shaped with a pale, reddish-brown roots and their growth is dependent on soil temperature. head and three pairs of legs, but can be quite difficult to Those in warmer climates may emerge a year later, whilst distinguish from other beetle larvae. After pupating, the adults time their emergence with warmer conditions and are also stimulated by rainfall. Different species will emerge at different times throughout the summer; perhaps to avoid direct competition. Other factors can influence the exact timing of their emergence, such as seasonal variations in weather patterns. Most Christmas beetles emerge from November to February, but as we know many appear in late December. Christmas beetles are good flyers and can cover distances of several kilometres. Many fly at dusk, and are often attracted to lights after dark and can end up buzzing around the front porch. Adult beetles are voracious leaf-feeders and often congregate in groups to feed and find mates in a wide variety of gum trees. Such is their tendency to cluster that hundreds can be found in a single tree, while an identical adjacent tree remains empty. While on occasion these beetles can cause damage to trees, most will usually recover. As is repeatedly the case, the increasing severity of the impact of the beetles on some trees is the result of human ecological disturbance – the depletion of forests and the increase in grasslands as Christmas beetle breeding sites. by Alan Henderson - Minibeast Wildlife www.minibeastwildlife.com.au A trio of Christmas Beetles (Anoplognathus boisduvalii) in a gum tree Photo: Alan Henderson

14 What’s On & Where To Go December 2017-January 2018 Tableland Trails and Destinations AN UNDERWATER TOUR by Paul Curtis I like cryptic titles. Recently I bought myself a little Olympus TG4 underwater camera with a fish-eye lens attachment. I’ve been thinking about all the possibilities when you don’t have to worry about getting camera gear wet and the perspectives that might be available from just under the water. At recently, I started thinking about images from within, behind and under the falls. This developed into a tour of iconic Tablelands scenes from angles limited only by my imagination and ability to hold my breath. So it makes sense that the destinations in this article will feature waterfalls and other wet places! Closest to my home is Emerald Creek Falls. The park entrance is off Tinaroo Creek Rd between Mareeba and Kuranda. The road has recently been cleaned up so it’s an easy drive to this fantastic attraction for swimming, picnicking and photography. Just before the walking track zig-zags up to the lookout, an unofficial track leads to a deep swimming hole at the bottom of a set of falls (not the main waterfall). After a Emerald Creek Falls. Photo: Paul Curtis short refreshing swim got me to a ledge, I was able to attempt a few shots through the waterline. The fish are quite friendly through a veil of water is an experience the water. though! I thoroughly recommend however great care is needed on the slippery rocks and The iconic Millaa Millaa Falls is one of Another aquatic photo location was do try to keep water droplets off your lens. the most photographed falls in Australia Lake Eacham. The lake, I have to say, is A trick to avoid this is to lick your lens then and as such is a subject screaming out rather eerie when viewed from under dip it in the water. Saliva is to a degree to be photographed differently. Having water. As part of the Crater Lakes National hydrophobic and displaces water giving tried many angles before taking the Parks, Eacham and offer great you the opportunity for a clear shot and a underwater approach, including a behind- recreational experiences but as anyone bad taste in your mouth. who has dived in the lakes will tell you, the-falls view, I climbed the slippery they are very mysterious from below track on the left bank. Shooting the sun Most waterfalls around the Tablelands have the potential to get up close and personal with a waterproof camera. Both Millstream and (Palmerston Section of Wooroonooran National Park) once had trails to the bottom of each waterfall but as they have now been closed I can’t recommend these sites as destinations. So if feeling adventurous and you have a camera that you can take some risks with (GoPros and the like of course come to mind), why not try some new perspectives with old favourites. Just be extremely careful with slippery rocks and strong undertows around big falls and make sure you don’t run out of saliva!

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Call anytime on 07 40930 379 or 0408 835 160 [email protected] Lake Eacham. Photo: Paul Curtis www.nqwildscapes.com

December 2017-January 2018 What’s On & Where To Go 15 DEC-JAN Markets ARCHER CREEK • 4097 6545 2nd Sunday of month 7am-12noon ATHERTON 1st Saturday of month 7am-12noon Platypus Park, Herberton Road • 0427 818 091 Thu 7th – Wed 13th Dec Thu 14th – Wed 20th Dec 2nd Sunday of month 7am-12noon Justice League (M) Star Wars (M) Atherton Showgrounds, Louise Street Daddy’s Home 2 (PG) Justice League (M) • 0448 336 035 Murder on the Orient Express Daddy’s Home 2 (PG) (M) KURANDA (everyday) Thu 21st – Wed 27th Dec Thu 28th Dec – Wed 3rd Jan Original Markets 9am-3pm Heritage Markets 9am-3.30pm Star Wars (M) Star Wars (M) Jumanji (M) Jumanji (M) KOAH • 0422 068 995 Coco (PG) Coco (PG) 1st Saturday of month 9am-1pm Thu 4th – Wed 10th Jan Thu 11th – Wed 17th Jan (except Jan & Feb) Koah Hall, 322 Koah Road Jumanji (M) Ferdinand (G) MALANDA • 0439 702 657 Ferdinand (G) Paddington 2 (PG) 3rd Saturday of month 7am-12noon Coco (PG) The Greatest Showman (PG) Malanda Showgrounds Thu 18th – Wed 24th Jan Thu 25th – Wed 31st Jan MAREEBA • 0419 788 277 Paddington 2 (PG) Pitch Perfect 3 (M) 2nd & 5th Saturday of month The Greatest Showman (PG) 7am-12noon Centenary Park Wonder (PG) MT MOLLOY • 4094 1036 For session times go to www.majestictheatre.com.au 1st Saturday of month (Mar-Dec) or call the movie infoline 4096 5726 8am-12noon Fraser Road TOLGA • 4091 2810 1st Sunday of month 7am-12noon Morrow Park Racecourse • 0456 645 075 *No Dec market Thu 7th – Wed 13th Dec Thu 14th – Wed 20th Dec 4th Sunday of month 7am-12.30pm Daddy’s Home 2 (PG) Star Wars (M) Son of Bigfoot (PG) Daddy’s Home 2 (PG) WONDECLA • 0447 097 761 Going in Style (M) Son of Bigfoot (PG) 3rd Sunday of month 7am-12noon Paddington 2 (PG) Wondecla Sports Ground Thu 21st – Wed 27th Dec Thu 28th Dec – Wed 3rd Jan YUNGABURRA • 0419 652 663 Star Wars (M) Star Wars (M) 4th Saturday of month Jumanji (M) Jumanji (M) 7.30am-12.30pm Bruce Jones Park Coco (PG) Coco (PG) Thu 4th – Wed 10th Jan Thu 11th – Wed 17th Jan Coco (PG) Pitch Perfect 3 (M) Pitch Perfect 3 (M) Ferdinand (G) Jumanji (M) Paddington 2 (PG) The Greatest Showman (PG) Thu 18th – Wed 24th Jan Thu 25th – Wed 31st Jan Tablelands Bushwalking Club Paddington 2 (PG) Downsizing (M) January Walk The Greatest Showman (PG) Pitch Perfect 3 (M) Wednesday 10th January - Peets Falls 3km walk to bottom of Peets Falls to first swimming area, then two Ferdinand (G) Downsizing (M) more swimming spots higher up the creek. Easy to moderate. For session times go to www.mareebarslclub.com.au Departure time & further details [email protected] or call the movie infoline 4092 1396 Malanda Indoor Bowls – 1-4pm Uniting Church Monthly Calendar Hall, Mary St, Malanda. Mens and womens from 18 Full details are available in the years. Phone 4091 2311 online calendar Zumba Gold – 9.30am (Wednesdays) Atherton www.whatsontablelands.com.au Squash Courts & Gym, 11 Cooper Street, Atherton. All calendar listings end 31 December Canoe Polo by Tinaroo Canoe Club – 7-9pm 2017. To list or relist your event or group for (Wednesdays during school terms) Mareeba Pool. 2018 please submit online by 15th January. Phone Peter 4095 4514 or Rachel 4095 8436 HEALTH • WELLBEING • SPORT Tableland Country Rowing Club – 6.30am Atherton Parkrun – 7am (Saturdays) 5km run (Saturdays) Training session. Members can row Atherton Tablelands Rail Trail (opposite Platypus Park) anytime. Phone 0440 010 035 Please register before your first run at Dam Outrigger Canoe Club – 6.30am (Saturdays) www.parkrun.com.au/atherton Training sessions, boat shed Tinaburra Peninsula. Phone 0428 688 190 Phone Jill 4095 3811 Yoga for All (Atherton) – by Christina Balabin Tableland Company of Archers Coaching – 4pm (Wednesdays) Level 2 Yoga. 5.30pm General 9am-12pm (Sundays), new grounds off Springs Rd, Yoga. Christina 0456 651 264 for bookings. Mareeba. Phone George 4092 2228 Yoga Burra – Vinyasa Flow Yoga, Foundational Yoga, Mareeba Speedway – 10am-3pm (every 1st Stretch & Relax - various classes across the week. Top Sunday) Kerribee Park, Springs Rd, Mareeba. Full floor of “The Chalet”, 33 Gillies Highway, Yungaburra. canteen and bar, junior class up to sprint sedan. Phone 0488 040 242, Facebook: yogaburra or email [email protected] Ahimsa Yoga with Lyndel Turpin – 5-6.30pm (Mondays) Yungaburra Commuity Hall ART • CRAFT 5.30-7pm (Tuesdays) Malanda Uniting Church Hall Mareeba Dojang ‘training facility’ will be holding extra morning classes 8am-9am on various days Painters in the Park – 9am-12pm (Mondays) 7.30-8.30am (Thursdays) Hosie Rd, throughout the school holidays. Mareeba Art Centre, Centenary Park, Byrnes St, $15 per class or $65 for 5 classes. Open to the public, 5yrs and over, non members and club members all welcome. $10 per class. Mareeba. Bring your paints brushes and enthusiasm. Phone 4095 1091/0488 559 281 Phone 4092 5769 Malanda Billiards Club – 7pm (Mondays) Club Yoga Herberton – 9-10.30am (Tuesdays) Herberton Atherton Craft Group – 9am-12pm (Mondays) CWA Hall. Phone 4096 2823 for bookings. House, cnr. Elizabeth & Catherine Sts, Malanda. Snooker, pool or billiards. Phone David 4095 2784 Uniting Church, cnr Jack and Victoria Sts. All welcome. Tai Chi Mareeba – 9.30am (Tuesdays) at $3 donation. Phone 4091 3797 Community Health. Phone Annette 4091 0263 Martial Arts – 4.30-5.30pm & 6-7.30pm (Tuesdays & Thursdays) Tang Soo Do training at Tang Soo Do Tolga QCWA Craft Group – QCWA Hall, Tolga Tai Chi Yungaburra – 5pm (Mondays) Yungaburra Dojang, Constance St, Mareeba. 7-9.30pm (Mondays) Phone Hazel 4095 4131 School undercover area. Phone Maria 4095 3784 or Phone Kyo Sa Rob McAlpine 0439 300 045 1pm (Wednesdays) Phone Sheryl 4095 4135 email [email protected] Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu/Ninjutsu – 7pm Malanda QCWA Craft Group – 9am-12pm (every Tai Chi Atherton – 2-3pm (Wednesdays) (Wednesdays) Yungaburra Community Hall. Thursday) Malanda QCWA Hall. Phone Helen Community Health, Merrilands Hall Cafeteria. Traditional Japanese martial art. Phone 4095 2500 0403 558 835 Phone 4091 0263 Women’s Welcome & Wellbeing – 9am-12pm Yungaburra QCWA Craft Session – 9am-12pm Tai Chi Malanda - 9-10am (Thursdays) Malanda (Tuesdays) Girl Guides Hall, Robert St, Atherton. (every 2nd & 4th Tuesday). Phone 4095 3543 Show Pavilion. Phone Lyn 4096 8281 Safe, comfortable and welcoming environment for Ravenshoe CWA Craft Group – 9.30am-12pm Qigong Atherton - 9.30am (Thursdays) at Hallorans socialising, guest speakers and events. (every 1st, 3rd & 5th Thursday) CWA Hall, 63 Herbert Hill. Phone Lesley 4095 3926 Phone 0428 915 102 St, Ravenshoe. Phone 0488 037 096 Christian Meditation - 5.30pm (Wednesdays) Atherton Bowls Club – Visitors welcome Craft Classes – 9am (Tuesdays) SDA Hall, Malanda. Parish meeting room, St Joseph’s Catholic Church, (Dress neat casual) $7 includes all materials and light lunch. Mabel St, Atherton. Weekly silent meditation, free Tuesday 1pm Mixed Triples - register by 12.15pm Phone Heidi 4096 2473 and open to all. Phone Carina 0437 269 660 Tuesday 7-9pm Community Night Bowls - register by 6.30pm Mineral Lapidary Club Awareness Through Movement (Feldenkrais) Wednesday 1pm Men’s bowls - register by 12.15pm Inc – 5-8pm (Tuesdays) and 8am-12pm (Saturdays) – 10.30am, 1.30pm, 5.30pm (Wednesdays) Uniting Friday 1pm Mixed Self-selected Triples Racecourse Rd, Tolga. Silversmithing and specialised Church Hall, Mary St, Malanda. Classes with Grace Saturday Monthly Mixed Triples classes. Phone Col Newman 4091 6009 Chapman. Private appointments available 9-10am, Sunday Monthly Mixed Triples Art Society – 9am-12pm 11am-12pm, 4-5pm. Phone Grace 4096 5546 or Phone 4091 1258 to register (Wednesdays) Community Arts Centre, Mabel St, 0428 451 679 Ravenshoe Bowls Club – 1pm (Wednesdays & Atherton. Experienced and beginner artists welcome. Social Tennis – 6.30pm (Mondays) Ravenshoe Saturdays) - register by 12.30pm. Phone 4097 6127 Email [email protected] Tennis Club. Rackets provided. Phone Gail 4097 6918 Mareeba Indoor Bowls – From 12.30pm Pottery Group – 3-6pm (Wednesdays) Mareeba Art Table Tennis – 5-7pm (Fridays) Atherton Squash (Tuesdays), 53 Constance St, Mareeba. Society Centre Centenary Park, Byrnes St, Mareeba. Courts. Phone 0447 954 171 Phone 4092 5616 Phone Karel 0412 671 061

December 2017-January 2018 What’s On & Where To Go 17 Knitting Together in Yungaburra – 2-5pm (every Contemporary Dance Yungaburra – (Tuesdays) 2nd Saturday) Yungaburra CWA rooms. Knit & crochet Primary school age: 3.30-4.30pm - from beginners to experts. Donation towards High school age: 4.30-5.30pm Biggest Morning Tea for Cancer Council. Simple Adults: 6-7pm. Yungaburra Community Hall afternoon tea provided. Scottish Country Dancing – 5.30pm (Wednesdays) Knit ‘n’ Natter – 12.30pm (Fridays) The Access St Joseph’s School Hall, Jack St, Atherton. Phone Kylie Place, 20 Main St, Atherton. All materials supplied, 4091 2744 (h), 4091 2992 (w), or Jean 4096 6154 assistance to learn to knit provided Line Dancing – 6.30pm (Thursdays) Yungaburra Phone Kerry 0437 437 130 Community Hall. Phone Kay 4096 5808 Beginners Belly Dance Class – 6-7.30pm (Wednesdays) Hugh’s Ballroom Dancin’ Studio, Grove Street, Atherton. $12 entry. Phone 4091 2168 or 0458 SOCIAL • MUSIC • DANCE etc 225 090 or email [email protected] The Card Club – 7pm (Tuesdays) Nick’s Restaurant, Sound Play - Music for Life – 11am-12.30pm Yungaburra. The Card Club is always looking for new (Tuesdays) Baptist Church, cnr Gibson and Lloyd Sts, members who like to learn more about the game of Atherton. Phone 4091 3840 Skat. Email [email protected] Tableland Ukelele Group – 1-4pm Hoy – 9am Mareeba RSL. Phone 4092 1396 Christmas Breakup . Phone Dale 0407 651 090 Email Malanda Bridge Club Sessions - 1pm (Mondays & [email protected] to confirm Wednesdays) RSL, Catherine St, Malanda. Phone 4091 1339 Tableland International Singers – 2pm (every 1st & 3rd Sunday) Mareeba Theatre Group Hall, Cafe Bridge Club – 1-5pm (Wednesdays) Constance St, Mareeba. $7 entry. Phone 4092 4007 or Lake Tinaroo social bridge. Phone 4095 2130 0410 013 485 Tableland Bridge Club – BellaCappella Community Choir – 7-9pm 1pm Lessons (Wednesdays) (Thursdays) Stan Moses Hall, Vernon St, Atherton. Poet’s Corner – 12.30pm (Thursdays) The Access 9.30am (Thursdays) We sing music from around the world. Everybody 1pm (Saturdays) Atherton Community Centre, Place, 20 Main St, Atherton. welcome, especially tenors and bass. No auditioning. Phone Kerry 0437 437 130 Mabel St, Atherton. Phone Susan 4095 3543 Phone Christina 4091 5409 iPad Drop in Sessions - Help with Smart Devices Yungaburra Bridge – 10am-12pm (Fridays). The Misty Mountain Moonshiners – 7pm Directed play. Phone 4095 3543 – 2.30pm (Tuesdays) Atherton Library. For help with (Wednesdays) Atherton Pipe Band Hall, Mabel Street, smart devices. YCA Bingo – 9.30am (Wednesdays) Yungaburra Atherton. A cappella barber shop style singing group Hotel dining room. Tickets on sale 9am. $2 morning who requires more male singers. Mareeba Seniors Social Club – 9.30am-12pm tea, optional lunch $10. Phone Graham 4092 3690 or Jim 0488 917 861 (Tuesdays). Join this great social club for outings, fun and activities. Phone Cynthia on 4092 4231 or email Bingo SES – 9.30am (Thursdays) Atherton Wild River Singers - practice – 6.30-7.30pm [email protected] International Club. Phone 4091 4970 (every Thursday during school term) CIA Headquarters, Herberton. Phone 0447 249 390 SWELL Seniors Group – 9.30am (Fridays) Z Crew Fitness | logo guide Community Night Bowls – 7-9pmBlack (Tuesdays) Merrylands Cafeteria, Robert St, Atherton. Social, fun, register by 6.30pm. Atherton Bowls Club, 39 Vernon Live Music @ The ORB - Tablelands Music Lovers informative activities for ladies aged 50-90. Phone St, Atherton. All ages, beginner lessons from 6.30pm 6-10pm (Thursdays) Beginners Night 4095 5362 or 4091 7694 (bowls provided), 2 games, prizes and lots of fun. BBQ 7pm (Thursdays) Goddy Brown’s Blues Bar available, bar open. Phone 4091 1258 4-10pm (Sundays) Sunday Jam Session Senior Singles Social Group – 5-8.30pm (first Check Facebook for Friday & Saturday night gigs. Saturday of month) CST Building, 38 Mabel St, Dancing in Malanda – 7.30pm (Mondays) The ORB (Old RSL Building), 2 Main Street, Atherton. Atherton. Informal social group providing a safe CWA Hall, Elizabeth St, Malanda. Regular, fun, Phone 4091 5689 or 0447 017 961 environment to meet, share ideas and enjoy the social dancing - Bush, Folk and English styles. company of other Senior Singles - everyone is invited Internationally acclaimed dancewith caller Anne Zumba Music logo Lessons - stackedMareeba - piano, clarinet, flute and to contribute in a socially acceptable way. Phone Archdeacon. No partner or experience required. Cool, theory – flexible times (Monday-Friday). Rhonda 0458 316 081 or 4096 2811 casual dress with comfortable footwear. $5 entry. Towner, Dip. AGMEd, AAGM. Phone 0474 345 467 or Phone 0408 024 698 email [email protected] H.E.L.P Spiritual Social Group – 11am (every 3rd Sunday) Closet Hippy, 5 English St,Malanda. $5 NQ Roc, Rock n Roll/Pub Jive, Line and Partner TGI Friday Karaoke Night – 9.30pm (Fridays) The donation and bring a plate to share. H.E.L.P (Helping Dancing – 7.30pm (Wednesdays) Atherton Stump Hotel, Main St , Atherton. Phone 4091 7611 Empower Loving People) Phone 0438 642 498 International Club. We teach in six week cycles. No French Language Classes – partner required. All ages welcome. $12 entry. Phone Beginners Class 4-5.30pm (Thursdays) 0411 360 694 or email [email protected] Conversation Class 4-4.45pm (Tuesdays) Atherton Community Dance Club – 1pm Intermediate Language Class 5.30-7pm (Tuesdays) (Sundays) St. Joseph’s Hall, Jack St, Atherton. Learn Room A10, Old Primary School, Mabel St, Atherton. & practice dances - Social, Modern, Old Time, New Phone Ingrid 0459 793 313 Vogue. Phone 4091 3818 www.zcrewfitness.com.au

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c=18 m=0 y=83 k=0 = Big Bubba = Atilla normal c=0 m=100 y=2 k=0 = Myriad Pro regular c=70 m=50 y=30 k=100 COMMUNITY KIDS • YOUTH Scout Den, Kilpatrick St, Mareeba. Phone 0418 157 663 or 0488 409 381 Mareeba Historical Society – 8am-4pm (Tuesdays Tableland Tots Playgroup –9.30-11.30am Kairi & Wednesdays) Centenary Park, 345 Byrnes St, Community Hall. Children under 5. Indoor toys, Venturers – 6.30-8.30pm (Wednesdays) Mareeba Mareeba. Phone 4092 3599 outside playground, fun crafts. Morning tea provided. Den, Kilpatrick St girls & boys ages 14 ½ to 18. $2.50 per family. New families welcome. Contact Phone 0424 284 155 Top Table Toastmasters – 5.30-7.30pm (every 1st Paula 0403 113 791 or Annette 0437 064 434 & 3rd Tuesday) QCWA Hall, Elizabeth St, Malanda. 144 ACU Army Cadets – 6-9pm (Mondays) Develop communication and leadership skills. Mainly Music Pre-schoolers – 9.30-11am McConaghie St, Atherton. Phone 4030 5021 Phone 4095 1052 (Mondays) Baptist Church, cnr of Lloyd & Gibson Sts, Homework Club for Youths – 3.30-4.30pm Atherton. Interactive sessions of music, rhyme, craft Atherton QCWA – 9.30am (last Friday of the month) (Tuesdays) Mareeba Library, 221 Byrnes St, Mareeba. and education play for pre-schoolers accompanied by QCWA Hall, Atherton. Phone 4091 1003 Phone 4043 4151 an adult. $5 per child & adult. Phone Raelene Ravenshoe QCWA Branch Meeting – 9.30- 0419 319 498 Tablelands Youth Movement – 3.15-5pm 11.30am (every 2nd Thursday of the month) CWA (Tuesdays) Closet Hippy, 5 English St, Malanda. Teens Atherton Mainly Music – 9.30-11am (every Hall, Herbert St, Ravenshoe. Phone 0409 263 406 of all ages meet to play music, share food and plan Thursday during term) Stan Moses Church Hall, future events. Entry by donation. Mareeba Lions Club – (every 1st & 3rd Wednesday) Vernon St, Atherton. 30 min music program for pre- Phone 0438 642 498 RSL, 88 Byrnes St, Mareeba. Phone 4092 1980 school children and their carers. Morning tea. $5 per family. Phone Anne 0428 194 144 Youth One – 3.15-5pm (every Thursday during Lioness Club of Yungaburra – 11am (every 2nd school term) Barnabas Anglican Church, Ravenshoe. Tuesday) Yungaburra Lions Shed, Tinaburra Drive. Rhyme Time @ Yungaburra Library – 10.30am Youth group for grades 6 to 12. Free entry, food, Email [email protected] (every 2nd Tuesday) Yungaburra Library. Bring the games, craft and life discussion. kids along to enjoy music, singing and nursery Malanda Lioness – 6.30pm (every 2nd Wednesday) www.youthone.weebly.com rhymes with Rhyme Time. Phone 4095 3555 usually at the Malanda Hotel. Phone Dale 4096 5022 Kids Meditation – 10-11am (Saturdays) The Red Storytelling & Craft at the Library – Soroptimist Tropical Tablelands – Shed, 4/20 Eacham Rd, Yungaburra. $10 per child. Atherton 10am (every Wednesday) 5.30pm (every 2nd Tuesday) rear of CST Building, For bookings phone Brooke 0488 266 140 Malanda 10.30am (every Wednesday) opposite Overflow. Ravenshoe 10.30am (every Thursday) 7pm (every 4th Tuesday) Dinner meeting at the Herberton 10am (every Thursday) Stump Hotel, Atherton. Phone Elspeth 4091 1079 Catering to children under 6. Also in school holidays. Atherton Rotary Club Meeting – 6.30-8pm Messy Church – 4.30-6.30pm (every 3rd Friday) (Tuesdays) Atherton International Club. Anglican Church Hall, Vernon St, Atherton. Fun for Phone 0415 959 195 children of all ages and includes craft, bible story, Ravenshoe & District Chamber of Commerce – afternoon tea and fellowship. No charge. 7am (every 2nd Thursday) rotates between Popular Fun Fridays for Kids – 4-5.30pm (Fridays) Baptist Café, Ravenshoe Hotel and Club Hotel. Church, cnr Lloyd & Gibson Sts, Atherton 4091 5596. Phone 4097 6421 For primary school-aged children includes games, Malanda Chamber of Commerce – 5.30-7pm stories, craft, songs, DVDs and outings. (2nd Wednesday of the month) RSL Meeting Room, Tableland Youth Theatre Group (Juniors 9-16 Catherine St, Malanda. Phone John 4095 1196 year olds) – 3.30-5pm (every Thursday during Atherton Men’s Shed Inc – 9-1pm (every school terms) Silo Road Theatre, Atherton. Presented Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday) The Shed, by Atherton Performing Arts Inc. Activities focus on 1 Railway Avenue, Atherton. For men with a sense group building, theatre games, improvisation and of community and wellbeing connecting with other one-act plays. Phone 4091 2542 NATURE • PLANTS like-minded men in an environment of care and Atherton Children’s Art Club – 3.30pm (every consideration. Learning and mentoring in woodwork, Tablelands Revegetation Unit – 8am-4pm Monday during school terms). Not-for-profit group metal work, computers and a variety of skills while (Tuesdays) Winfield Park TRC Nursery. Volunteer day. under Tablelands Region Art Society. Phone Linda working on personal, shed and community projects. Phone 4096 5354 0400 012 448 Phone 0459 790 089 Society for Growing Australian Plants – 7.30pm Art Exploration 4 Kids – 3.30-5pm (Wednesdays) Al-Anon Family Groups – (every 4th Wednesday Feb-Nov) CWA Hall, Tolga. The Art Garage, behind the Eacham Road shops, 1pm (Wednesdays) Uniting Church Hall, Jack St, Study native plants followed by an excursion on the Yungaburra. $15. Phone 0407 277 075 Atherton. following Sunday. Phone 4091 4565 6pm (Thursdays) QCWA Hall, Yungaburra. Atherton Gumnut & Brownies, Girl Guides – The Atherton Tableland Orchid Society – For families and friends of alcoholics. (Mondays) 7.30-10pm (every 2nd Thursday) Stan Moses Hall, Phone 1300 252 666 5pm - Gumnuts ages 5-11 Vernon St, Atherton. Phone 4091 3743 5-6.30pm - Girl Guides ages 11-14 Calendar events can be Girl Guides Hut, Robert St, Atherton. Tree Kangaroo & Mammal Group – (every 1st submitted online any time. Phone 4091 2544 after hours Thursday) Malanda Hotel, English Street, Malanda. Email [email protected] Deadline for printing is 15th of Mareeba Scout Group – (Mondays) every month. 4.30-6pm - Joey group ages 6-8 www.whatsontablelands.com.au 4.30-6pm - Cub group ages 8-10 6-8pm - Scout group ages 11-15

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