Community
December was a very busy month for the Centenary Evening VIEW club. We wrapped lots and lots of Christmas presents for shoppers at Orion Shopping Centre. Most of our members volunteered to undertake up to four-hour shifts, with many doing a number of shifts over several days. This is another of our major fundraising activities…
Welcome to 2025 Lake News readers! I had a great time speaking to residents over the Christmas period about how much they love living in the Forest Lake ward. This year already looks very promising with lots of community groups hosting wonderful local events, parents and guardians getting their children ready for the school year…
As the new year starts, l would like to introduce myself as the scribe who writes the monthly articles for the 50+ Club and what our club does on a monthly basis. We meet on the third Friday of each month at the Old Inala Hall at 10am for a 10.30 start and are situated…
For many years now, I have started each year with a poem that was read by King George VI as he prepared to lead Great Britain into 1940 as the Second World War was breaking out: “And I said to the man who stood at the gate of the year:‘Give me a light that I…
What’s Happening to Our Weather? The weather affects us all, often tranquil, sometimes tempestuous, always fascinating. Our weather is a constant companion as unpredictable and mysterious as life itself. As an amateur meteorologist, one of my goals when moving to the delightful leafy suburb of Forest Lake has been to maintain a record of our…
2024 year was another good one for the club with many new members joining. As can be expected, some members departed the club either through relocations inter or intra state to be with family, left to try new experiences or reached their end of life on this earth. That’s life and we all come and…
By Julie Baldwin Happy New Year to one and all. Don’t forget to come and join us for more fun times in 2025 with our monthly meetings commencing on Thursday 13 February. Details below. Our calendar for February to July has been finalized and there are really fabulous events, day trips, away trips etc ready and waiting for…
By Mal Lynch The Forest Lake & Districts RSL Sub Branch serves to support veterans within the community. In providing this support, the Club relies upon the generosity of the community by supporting badge sales and donations in the lead up to Anzac Day and Remembrance Day. The Forest Lake & Districts RSL Sub Branch is established for the principal purpose…
By Tania McLaughlin The Scouts, Leaders and Executive Committee of Richlands – Forest Lake Scout Group have given 100% over the past 12 months are keen to renew our enthusiasm for the year ahead. Throughout December, as our youth members deal with the end of school and the parents start planning their holiday break, we understand…
By Steven Roberts Ho, ho, ho! The festive spirit was in full swing at this year’s Photography Club Christmas lunch, and what a splendid affair it turned out to be! The Forest Lake Tavern played the perfect host, offering a cozy setting, delicious meals, and lots of laughter. Members arrived with big smiles, dressed in…