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The Valley Weekender Community groups play a big part in the Spring Festival The Lockyer Valley Orchid Society was founded in October 1986 and will be holding their 25th Spring show of orchids at the Laidley Cultural Centre in the function room upstairs which has wheelchair access. Members of the society and the general public are invited to exhibit their orchids at their show, it's open to everyone, not just members. Please contact Gwen Luhrmann by phoning 5465 7098 should you wish to. The Society is affi liated with the Queensland Orchid Society and has had a long and happy association with them. Members have exhibited in many different areas throughout Queensland. Two very active club members (Jos and Garry Kimlin) are Australian native orchid judges and the society has a comprehensive library. They also hold open days at members orchid houses. If you would like to join their society, you can call in to their show over Spring Festival time and have a chat to the members there or phone the number above. Admission is only $3 and the beautiful blooms are sure to impress. The Lockyer Valley Artists Inc's display will be complemented by the scent of thousands of fl owers that will be displayed in beautifully designed fl oral arrangements. Visitors can wander and enjoy the themed centre display put on by the artists of the Lvarts group - Aussie Inventions. The Lockyer Valley Artists Inc group was conceived recently as a result of the growing need for preservation of the arts in the Lockyer Valley region. The members of this group began the annual Laidley Art Show with the co-operation and procurement of art funding such as RADF, Arts Queensland and others. They helped artists by bringing professional workshops and tuitional opportunity that had been previous denied them by distance, travelling costs or health reasons. It is a mixture of beginners and professional artists. Jack Faber, Dirk Blokland, Ursula Von Heymann have all forged notable careers and the group has a very multicultural feel about it. Craft activities are also catered for by the Lvarts members. Hand fashioned jewellery will be available at the show. Original works of art, framed and on stretched canvas will be available for sale and some ACO originals and prints. Members take their works to outside venues for exhibitions and are becoming a must see for serious collectors. Community involvement is high on Lvarts' agenda. Their recent Fun and Fashion Morning Tea raised over $1200 for fl ood victims. Members enjoy many Plein Air days along with bus trips, barbecues and they are looking forward to holding their next exhibition at the Ipswich Community Gallery in November. For more information go to the club's website: www.lockyervalleyartists.com or phone Judy Baker 5464 5459. Laidley Uniting Church Another stalwart involved with the Spring Fair are the members of the Laidley Uniting Church. Their Quilt and Craft Expo is celebrating 27 years this year. Situated at 45 Patrick Street Laidley, the bus also stops right outside the church on the corner of Patrick and Edward Streets. The gardens will play host to a display of vintage cars, tractors and Don't miss the 2011 QUILT & CRAFT EXPO LAIDLEY UNITING CHURCH September 8, 9 & 10 (part of Laidley Spring Festival) • Quilts • Craft • Patchwork • Stitchwork • Needlework • Fine Arts • Demonstrations • Vintage vehicle display REFRESHMENTS AVAIL. ALL DAY Admission $3 • 45 Patrick Street, Laidley 10 stationary engines. Refreshments will be available with light meals, tea, coffee, sandwiches and strawberries and icecream. The different quilts and crafts on show are well worth the stop. There will also be demonstrations over the three days for anyone who would like to see these beautiful works of art being created. Come along, you may be inspired to take up a new hobby. Redeemer Lutheran Church, Laidley The church will be open over the three days of the festival with displays themed around the "Spirit of God". Like the Uniting Church, it is also has a bus stop right outside the church so take advantage of this and make sure you add it to your itinerary. Only a gold coin donation is asked to enter the church and you get a free cuppa as part of it. You can fi nd out more by phoning Angela on 0408 077 947. Laidley Art Society Inc. The Laidley Art Society was founded 26 years ago and meets weekly at the Laidley Cultural Centre. The members enjoy a variety of activities including creative mornings, coupled with companionship and morning tea while working on their own projects. Monthly workshops by talented tutors provide members with encouragement to explore new technique and develop their painting and drawing skills. The Annual Laidley Art Awards showcase some outstanding art work from artists all over Australia as well as their own members. Meetings are held at the Laidley Cultural Centre every Thursday morning, February to December from 9.30am until 12 noon. For more information about joining please contact the Secretary by phoning 5465 2354 or email robrid1@bigpond.com or you can go to their website: www.laidleyartsociety.com.au. Das Neumann Haus This living museum is run by a dedicated bunch of volunteers who give freely of their spare time to show the public what the 'good old days' were like. Annie's Place Coffee Shoppe was named after Annie, Hermann Neumann's wife. He had migrated to Australia from Germany in 1884 and married Annie in 1885. They moved to Laidley in 1983 and Hermann built the house after this. He was a craftsman who made furniture, violins and clocks and Annie enjoyed music, the theatre, reading and loved to entertain. Das Neumann Haus was Laidley's cultural hub and many children were taught music by Annie. The bus also stops at Das Neumann Haus, so mark it as a place of interest. The pancakes are some of the best on offer. There will also be art and craft stalls in the park and entertainment on Saturday. Pioneer Village Another stop on the bus route and again a place well worth taking the time to go out visit. Like Das Neumann Haus, Pioneer Village is manned by volunteers who work hard seven days a week to keep the buildings and huge array of exhibits in good order. You are guaranteed to want to come back because you will run out of time, there is so much to see. The displays are interesting and informative and Pioneer Village can be hired out for school excursions and other functions. Proprietors: Kelli & Kym Schultz Traditional raditional Take-Away done with that Country Touch MUG of cappucino plus scone with jam and cream ONLY $4 Opening Hours Sun 9am to 6pm Mon-Tue 8am to 6.30pm Wed-Sat 8am to 7pm 133 Patrick St, Laidley Q 4341 (07) 5465 1282
The Valley Weekender Hot rods, Street & Custom Cars THE local businesses are also getting into the swing of things Spring Festival time. At the QN Hotel in Patrick Street (closest bus stop is number 3) on Saturday, September 10th, there will be a Hot Rod, Street and Custom Car Show. It is open to anyone who would like to enter and show their vehicle. Only $10 to enter and there will be an overall prize for the winning vehicle. Cars are asked to arrive between 9.30 am and 11am (remember the street will be getting blocked off for the parade) and organisers Ian Scholes and Dave Qualifeschki are asking exhibitors that they stay till 2pm at least. There will be plenty to keep everyone entertained as they are going to hold a good old Aussie barbecue that everyone is welcome to come along to and there will be a jumping castle for the kids. Normal meals A Touch of Australiana is on the menu at Emily's THE good folk at Emily's (bus stop number three) are going to serve some traditional Australian tucker over the three days that the Spring Festival is on. Some of Grandma's recipes will defi nitely be back in vogue during this time. How long is it since you had corn beef fritters or a hearty lamb and vegetable stew cooked the way Gran used to? Featuring local Lockyer Valley produce and under Neil's ever watchful eye, the menu promises to be steeped in tradition and nostalgia. There will be a monster raffl e that is any wine collector's dream and the money raised will go to The Salvation Army. The band KAOS Rock will provide live entertainment and will kick off at midday and go till late. They will be set up in the back garden. Local vegetable producers will also have a display of what's grown in the Lockyer Valley showcasing not only what quality comes out of the valley but also that after the disastrous start to the year, they are defi nitely back in business. Emily's is situated in what is known as the 'old bakery'. This beautiful old building has survived numerous fl oods, including the big one this year, and still lives on to grace Patrick Street in its grand style. On the heritage register, it hasn't produced any loaves of bread for a while, however it is now decked out with a new kitchen and offers all day dining including coffee and cake. Make it one of your stops during Spring Festival time. Emily's STEAK & SEAFOOD OPEN 7 DAYS All Day Dining Light Meals • BYO Coff ee & Cake • Promoting local produce Serving "A Touch of Australiana" meals during SPRING FESTIVAL time • Live Band in the garden SAT, SEPTEMBER 10 91 Patrick St, Laidley Q 4341 • Ph: 5465 2624 11 Some of the cars on show last year at Spring time will be served in the dining room along with the QN's great coffee and cake. Bar snacks will be available all day. A rock-n-roll DJ will keep everyone on their toes and for anyone with a bit of dare devil or cowboy in them, there will be a mechanical bucking bull. Always a crowd pleaser, this will certainly give spectators the feeling of being at an all-Australian Rodeo! All money raised on the day will go to the Cancer Council and if you need more information phone Dave on 0409 634 317 or Ian, 0429 141 118. Laidley Hospital Auxiliary fundraising continues A FUNDRAISING event with a difference has been organised by the Laidley Hospital Auxiliary as they continue raising funds for the purchase of a new Palliative Care Bed. Auxiliary president Cate Towner said members of the community were invited to participate in the CPR – Relay for Life fundraiser. “This non-stop CPR - Relay for Life event will take place from 9.am to 1.pm on Friday September 9 to coincide with the Laidley Spring Festival,” Mrs Towner said. “We require 16 teams to keep our CPR – Relay for Life going for four hours at 15 minute intervals. “People can either nominate a team or sponsor a team for the event. Each team is required to submit a $100 donation to start.” The Laidley Hospital Auxiliary will organise morning tea and a sausage sizzle. Events on the day include a multi-draw raffl e, bring and buy stall, cold drinks for sale. The hospital will also be a drop-off point for the Laidley Spring Festival visitors’ bus. Contact Leanne McMillan, Liz Waterhouse or Robyn Colenbrander on 5466 8100 to nominate your team, or for more information. Ladies on the Loose JULIE Porter invites ladies from the community to her next fundraising luncheon today (September 9) at Porters Plainland Hotel from 12 noon to 4pm. She is raising funds to help the fl ood affect families and students from the Lockyer District High School. Come dressed in your spring best (remember it is Spring Festival time in Laidley!) and hear from her guest speaker, Lockyer District High School Chaplain, Pauline Sutton. There will be a prize for best dressed, a lucky door prize and mammoth raffl e. To reserve your seats, please call Julie or Debbie on 5465 6547, extension 2 during offi ce hours which are from 7am to 3pm or email Debbie on: kitchen@plainlandhotel.com. Payment can be made over the phone with credit card or by cheque. It is guaranteed to be another fun day but with a serious cause.
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