FREE TABLELANDS | May 2018 lift out DINING GUIDE 2018 TABLELANDS DINING GUIDE OUT NOW! 100% LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED for more information visit greatwheelbarrowrace.com Fitness at its Breast or follow them on facebook n 18 to 20 May the Great Wheelbarrow Race will be diagnosed and treated for this disease and sadly some have Ocelebrating its 15th year! The race participants raise lost the battle," she said. funds for charities and local clubs by pushing a wheelbarrow "We want to raise as much money as we can for this 140km from Chillagoe to Mareeba. This year the race will be organisation which helps so many affected by the disease starting in Chillagoe with the first leg on Day 1 - Chillagoe to every year. BCNA continues to work towards helping people Almaden, Day 2 - Almaden to Dimbulah, Day 3 - Dimbulah affected by breast cancer access the best information, to Mareeba. There are a number of different categories for treatment, care and support," she said. individuals and teams. Nominations close Monday 7 May. Participating in her fifth race, Mara said she is looking Mareeba locals Susie Alba and Mara Rooks are ready for this forward to completing the race as a duo. "Susie and I both year's annual Great Wheelbarrow Race. like to keep fit, are determined and like setting ourselves new The dynamic duo Fitness at its Breast will run from Chillagoe challenges," she said. to Mareeba to raise money and awareness for Breast Cancer "The community spirit and comradery along the way is Network Australia (BCNA). amazing and we can't wait to see everyone as we come into In 2014, Susie was diagnosed with hormone receptor positive Mareeba on the last day. Furthermore we love to help others breast cancer and underwent surgery, radiotherapy and and why not combine fitness with fundraising and raise chemotherapy. Susie said she feels like she needs to give funds for such a worthy cause," Mara added. something back to help others. "I have seen many of friends Coffee Love in Chillagoe efore the Great Wheelbarrow Race you may need a little caffeine boost Bor sweet slice to get you going. For the best barista coffee in the west, pop in and see the lovely Laura at Chillagoe Gallery 29. This little treasure of a shop has been open for 12 months and serves coffee, slices and quirky one- off gifts. You'll find local cut and polished marble, cheese boards, coasters, jewellery boxes, teapot stands and more. There's even a laudromat next door. A local of 16 years, Laura loves the laidback lifestyle that Chillagoe offers. "I enjoy the peace and quiet and the big open skies" she says. "Since I opened Chillagoe Gallery 29, the best thing has been meeting so many interesting people and listening to their stories. It's also nice to be able to share this special part of the world with them". Laura is very welcoming and enjoys a good chat with everyone who visits. It's this warm welcome that brings you back. Some of her regulars even pop in for a ukelele jam session. Laura also invites you to bring your own picnic and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere in the garden with the birds – no better way to stay cool and chill – there's no need to rush in Chillagoe. 2 What’s On & Where To Go May 2018 may this issue The Great Wheelbarrow Race - Fitness at its Breast 2 May Calendar - Highlights 4 Gig Guide 6 editor’s note There's a Shark in town! 6 Welcome to the May 2018 Amber and Travis 7 edition of What’s On & Where Mother's Day Concert with Petah Chapman 8 To Go. Tablelands Dining Guide 2018 – LIFT OUT 9 This month kicks of a busy On the Chillagoe Trail 14 season of events that will continue to the end of the year. Q&A - 'Reflections' with John de Rooy 15 The wet season has passed and Faces of the Tablelands 16 we welcome the many visitors who will be coming to the Movies and Markets 17 Tablelands to see what we have Monthly Calendar 18 to offer and they are spoilt for choice! 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May 2018 What’s On & Where To Go 3 may HIGHLIGHTS 3-7 See back page for more information 4-6 FNQ AMATEUR THEATRE ASSOC presents ONE ACT PLAY FESTIVAL PROGRAM 4-6 now to13 Friday 4 May Northern Nats "Jitta Art" Exhibition by • Drama Workshop 1: 10am-1pm Playwriting for Jitta Art Group 3 days of tyre frying action secondary students with Drag Racing, Powerskids 10am-4pm Tue to Fri • Performance Session 1 @ 7pm and Burnouts 10am-2pm Sat Old Post Office Gallery, 86 Saturday 5 May Springmount Raceway, Arriga Herberton Rd, Atherton • Drama Workshop 2: 9am-12 midday for general public FNQ AMATEUR • Performance Session 2 @ 1pm THEATRE ASSOC • Performance Session 3 @ 7pm 11 13 ONE ACT Armchair Travel Evening - Andre Rieu - Live in New Sunday 6 May This project is supported by the Queensland Government through "Aspects of Cooktown" and York PArtsL Queensland.AY • Drama Workshop 3: 9am-12 midday "Highlights of Scotland" 2pm for general public FESTIVAL 7.30pm Uniting Church Centre, cnr • Performance Session 4 @ 1pm MAY 4, 5, 6 Uniting Church Centre, cnr Jack & Victoria Sts, Atherton • Performance Session 5 @ 7pm Tickets at the Door MAJESTIC THEATRE Jack & Victoria Sts, Atherton Free. Afternoon tea available MALANDA THEATRE CO 13Mt Garnet Rodeo & Races_full page.indd 1 13 19/3/18 11:43 am 13 17 Mother’s Day Mother’s Day Concert with Mother’s Day Plant A Night of Inspiration Petah Chapman Spectacular 5.30-7.45pm - Destiny 3-5pm - Tinaroo Lake Resort, 8am-4pm - Atherton Auditorium, 57 Loder St, Tinaroo International Club, Kennedy Atherton Bookings essential Hway, Atherton An evening of insight into See page 8 the lives and journeys of three inspiring and reknown speakers 20 20 FREE event. Back to the Bone Botanical Cairns 2 Kuranda Train Race Bookings essential. 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Friends" Register your event online 10am-4pm Tue to Fri 10am-2pm Sat & Sun www.whatsontablelands.com.au Tableland Regional Gallery, 16 Robert St, Atherton 5 5-6 See page 7 for more information Big Red Cart 2018 Mt Molloy State School’s Market Stall 8am-12pm Main St, Mt Molloy HISTORIC VILLAGE HERBERTON Snap up a great Mother’s Day gift – handmade loofah 11-12 soaps, vintage bags, Chillagoe Bushman's gift cards, beeswax Carnival Association Rodeo foodwraps, Rodeo, bar, food and drinks, produce, plants and ATM, jumping castle, more. camping available.I See N WINA KITCHENAID ARTISAN MIXER N T O H I E Chillagoe Rodeo FacebookT I S T C O E N P for more information M E O BA C HILLBILLY GOATS KING FREE SAUSAGE SIZZLE 15 WOOD15 CHOPPING -1JulyDISPLAY CHILDREN’S"In being GAMES present: recent paintings and etchings" PIONEER FASHIONS ON THE FIELD • BLACKSMITHING VINTAGE MACHINERY DEMONSTRATIONSby Justin Bishop • LIVE EXHIBITIONS TRAIN RIDES • BUSH10am-4pm POETRY • PACK Tue DONKEYS to Fri 10am-2pm Sat 9AM to 5PM SAT 5 & SUN 6 MAY 2018 Advertising deadline Old Post Office Gallery, 86 [email protected] Adult $29 • Concession $26Herberton • Children $13Rd, • Atherton Family $72 6 Broadway, Herberton, Queensland 4887 Ph: 07 4096 2002 17 24www.historicvillageherberton.com.au Amber Lawrence Biggest Morning Tea and Travis Collins hosted by Elders 8pm - Malanda RSL 9.30-11am - Mt Uncle Distillery, Walkamin See page 7 for $20 p/p details RSVP to Dee 4095 6677 28-1 June Tablelands Small Business Week Queensland Small Business week celebrates the vital contribution small business makes to Queensland's vibrant economy. For more information contact Tablelands Regional Council for events and seminars. May 2018 What’s On & Where To Go 5 GIG guide ATHERTON 25 May - 7.30pm Carrizma @ TINAROO Atherton International Club Live Music at the ORB - 2 Main St 13 May - Mother's Day Concert with 6-10pm Thursdays - Stage Craft for MALANDA Petah Chapman @ Tinaroo Lake Resort Music - beginners and advanced 17 May - 7pm - Amber Lawrence and TOLGA 7-10pm Thursdays - Live Jazz with Travis Collins @ Malanda RSL Fusion 25 May - Shandell Hilditch @ Tolga 7.30-11.30 Fridays - Live music