By Julie Baldwin Hello readers. The guest Speaker for our June meeting was Senior Constable Ben Harm. Ben spoke to our members about scams and ID fraud and how best to be aware of them and avoid them. Our special outing for Christmas in July will be a day trip to the Montville Pub […]
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By Alan Greig and Mal Lynch Alan Greig of the Forest Lake & Districts RSL Sub-Branch was invited to attend the Pallara State School History Club and speak to students on 23 May. He is a veteran of the Malayan Emergency, an action that commenced in 1948 when the British declared a state of emergency following an attack on three […]
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Our Annual General Meeting in February marked the handover to a new committee for 2024. These hard-working committee members (pictured) have already started to pull together an exciting programme for the year ahead. There is something happening every month including walks, coffee meet ups, lunches, movies, concerts, and trips to places of interest. A great […]
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Happy St Patricks Day to all the Irish, and those who just enjoy the green beer and the parade. The next meeting of the garden club is Tuesday March 5 and the speaker will be Greg Aizlewood talking about bromeliads. For those who need more and the opportunity to buy, the Bromeliad Society is having […]
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The Rotary Club of Forest Lake recently attended a local citizenship ceremony on January 25, where we were part of the team welcoming 100 new Australians. Our club members then served a sausage sizzle and drinks to the guests at the Great Aussie Pool Party held at the Parkinson Aquatic Centre. It was a great […]
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What an exciting month of community service and fellowship we’ve had. We have been privileged to donate four brand new iPads to the Forest Lake State High School for student use. President Linda, along with Heather and Caroline, presented the iPads to the school on behalf of the club. The school community was overwhelmed with gratitude […]
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The Forest Lake & Districts RSL Sub Branch has successfully operated an Assistance Dog Program for the past five years. Volunteers run the program to assist veterans suffering from PTSD and other related conditions under the stewardship of club member and Assistant Dog Program Liaison Officer, Trevor Slaughter, assisted by his partner Lin Slaughter and […]
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As January rolls around, the shutter clicks take a pause, and the Forest Lake Photography Club enjoys a well-deserved break. But fear not, for even in the calm, the spirit of photography lives on, especially with the announcement of the winner of the Nicole Turner Prize, a cherished tribute to one of the club’s founding […]
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The last weekend of March this year is Easter. For most people, Easter is a four day weekend – so it’s a wonderful opportunity to rest at the end of the first quarter of the year.  Many people will take the time to see friends and family, and just generally recharge the batteries of our homes. […]
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To the dying strains of Auld Lang Syne and the explosive sounds of fireworks, it was goodbye to the old and welcome to the New Year. Everyone on the verandah expressed their hopes for an improved year. I just needed the comfort of my bed before the break of dawn. After many days of rain […]
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