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6 Oxenford Neighbourhood Watch Neighbourhood Watch Meetings (NHW) With only four official NHW meetings a year, they come around quite quickly, you definitely don’t want to miss them. Our February meeting saw over 40 residences attend and gave way to some great discussions. We had four presenters which got the conversations going with some very interactive question and answer sessions. The NHW meetings are a great place to meet others in the community and float your ideas and concerns, you may find there are others thinking the same way, and as a group, we may be able to work towards a resolve together. Come along to our next meeting, kids are welcome, there are lounges up the back that they can utilise if needed during the meeting, or they can sit in and listen also. We will have some great guest speakers that are relevant to our area. Meeting starts at 7pm and goes for approximately 1 hour. There is no need to rsvp, just turn up. If you haven’t already, please subscribe to the Oxenford Neighbourhood Watch Facebook page which will keep you updated when meetings are coming up. The future dates for 2025 are held on the 2nd Tuesday of the relevant month: 13 May, 12 August (incl AGM), 11 November, 16 December (this is an additional gathering for our Xmas Party) Meetings are held at the same place every time, that is The Meeting Place, Oxenford Coomera Community Youth Centre, 25 Leo Graham Way, Oxenford. The more residence we have at meetings, allows for more engagement to what our community needs are. Please take the time to attend, hear what is going on, ask questions and have your say, or why not utilise the time to get to know others in the community. It is truly a very relaxed environment and very welcoming. Police Update Thank you to Acting Sargent Matt Dowling, who has been kind enough to supply us with the following crime data relating to Oxenford: 2 Burglaries with break-ins, 1 Motor Vehicle – stolen, 3 Motor Vehicle – break ins. That is a total of six offences for the period 1 February to 1 March 2025. Analysis of this data shows that these offences are occurring mid-week in Oxenford. No other trends are apparent at this time. Final Thoughts We have a lot coming up in April, and several public holidays including long weekends, you can choose to get involved or take a few extra days to relax and recharge your batteries. Whatever you do, please stay safe and enjoy that extra time. Take the extra steps to lock up your home and ensure your car is always locked, we want to remove temptation from offenders. Please take the time to come to our next meeting on Tuesday 13 May 2025 at 7pm. It’s an hour out of your day, but you get so much benefit from being there, hearing what is said and being involved if you wish to be. We also have raffles on the night which are always great to take part in. We encourage you to take the time to speak with our Oxenford Police Liaison Officer, and our local parliamentary representatives Naomi Fowler and Mark Boothman who are proud supports of our Oxenford Neighbourhood Watch. If you haven’t already, please join our Oxenford Neighbourhood Watch Residence - Facebook page at www.facebook.com/groups/ oxenfordresidents. We will have regular updates on this page. Until next month, please look after yourself and your family, I hope to meet you in person soon. Shendelle Harrison - Area Coordinator Oxenford Neighbourhood Watch Literary Legends Unveiled: Icons & Manuscripts From London 135 Bundall Rd, Surfers Paradise | hota.com.au Treasures from the British Library and the National Portrait Gallery London, exclusively at HOTA. Explore six centuries of world-famous portraits and rare manuscripts from literary legends in this unprecedented exhibition. Offering a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to come face-to-face with some of the most well-known figures in English literature, the exhibition will feature literary giants such as William Shakespeare, Jane Austen, the Brontë sisters, William Blake, Virginia Woolf, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, J.R.R. Tolkien, Lewis Carroll, Sir Kazuo Ishiguro and Zadie Smith. For the first time, intimate handwritten manuscripts, letters and illustrations, as well as rare, published editions from the British Library will be seen alongside outstanding portraits of authors from the National Portrait Gallery, London, exploring the connection between literature and visual expression. Exhibition visitors will encounter some of the world’s most celebrated individuals who created great literature such as Romeo and Juliet, The Lord of the Rings, Alice in Wonderland, Harry Potter, Oliver Twist, Winnie the Pooh, Dracula, Sherlock Holmes, Peter Rabbit and many others. Don’t miss this Australian exclusive exhibition at HOTA Gallery - opening 12 April 2025. Exhibition organised by the British Library and National Portrait Gallery, London, and is presented by HOTA.
7 THE Rotary Club of OrmeauPimpama has welcomed news of an announcement by Councillor Mark Hammel at a recent club business meeting that the City of Gold Coast will consider a capital contribution towards making the construction of a PCYC facility in Pimpama a commitment from all three levels of government. Cr Hammel, who has been a driving force with the Pimpama PCYC initiative, has sought available land within the northern Gold Coast region, and tabled an extensive set of building plans and renders of the proposed facility on the PimpamaJacobs Well Road site opposite Pimpama City Shopping Centre. Rotary has welcomed the news, having championed the cause for the past six years. The club has supported the ongoing advocacy and drive of the LNP’s State Member for Coomera, Michael Crandon, who started the campaign to establish a youth centre in the Ormeau- Pimpama area more than a decade ago. The State Government has previously announced it had budgeted $10 million for the facility. Federal member for Fadden, Cameron Caldwell, has also announced his support for the project by pledging a further $10 million should the LNP be elected at the upcoming Federal election. Mr Caldwell is currently also running a petition seeking support for the PCYC Rotary Club of Ormeau-Pimpama Rotary Ormeau-Pimpama calls on all parties to commit to funding ‘shovel ready’ Pimpama PCYC at upcoming Federal election facility at Pimpama, campaigning on the need for early intervention programs to combat the Gold Coast’s growing youth crime crisis. The estimated construction cost of a PCYC at Pimpama is $30 million. Rotary Ormeau-Pimpama President Mike Mellare has said joint support from the local, state and federal governments would see the PCYC become a reality. “Given the project has reached the stage of being ‘shovel ready’, Rotary is calling on both political sides of the federal government to commit to funding the Pimpama PCYC as a key election issue in the upcoming federal election,” he said. “The plans and artist renders show the overall use of the facility and the asset that it will deliver to the community. As well as being pleasing in appearance, importantly it is a real step forward by providing a healthier, safer and more connected venue for the development of youth in the northern Gold Coast community. “The proposed 3500sqm architecturally designed club will support community safety and encourage an active lifestyle, providing several benefits to the local and surrounding area, including a gym, multi-purpose youth facilities, and boxing, martial arts and gymnastics areas, “The site is easy to access by bus and train networks, which is critical in this growing community of more than 170,000 people, of which more than 30,000 are under 19 years old.” We extend an invitation to you to join us in having fun whilst making a difference in our community. Do you think that you can contribute and make a difference? – We would love to hear from you. Contact Mike Mellare on 0432 065 027. Aerial View of Overall Building Aerial View from street
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Contact Denise on email denise.gosling90@gmail.com AGEING GRACEFULLY is a program delivered by Thriving Multicultural Communities (TMC); dedicated to supporting and enriching the lives of seniors. We offer a variety of exciting activities, from gentle exercise, in-house support and meditation to social events and workshops, all aimed at promoting a sense of community and well-being. Visit our website www.tmcgc.org/ older-persons or contact us at (07) 5591 7261 or email: business@tmcgc.org. Proudly funded by the Queensland Government. BLUECARE VOLUNTEERS We are seeking volunteers for the Compassionate Companion Social Connection Program at our residential aged care facility in Arundel. Contact Louisa 0477 317 260 for details. We also urgently need volunteers to support the Lifestyle Team to provide fun, social and recreational activities for Residents Monday to Friday 9am to 11.30am at both our Arundel and Labrador residential aged care facilities and 9am to 4pm at the Coomera Respite Care Centre. Contact Lorraine 0418 184 230. No previous experience in aged care is needed. People from diverse backgrounds and all ages 16yrs+ are welcome to apply. Screening checks will be required, these are free to volunteers and BlueCare will assist with the applications. DIGITAL LITERACY is a program delivered by Thriving Multicultural Communities (TMC) helping individuals enhance their skills using modern technology including computers, mobile phones and iPads. We cover topics like navigating the internet, operating systems and file management, AI, digital tools and device security. Our aim is to promote community engagement and personal growth. Visit our website www.tmcgc.org or contact us at (07) 55917261 or email business@tmcgc.org. Proudly funded by the Good Things Foundation. SEW CRAZY QUILTERS INC. Meet every Thursday morning from 9.30am to 1.00pm at the Community Centre Discovery Drive, Helensvale. Wide variety of sewing interests among our members, including Quilting, Patchwork, embroidery, machine embroidery and art quilts. Come along and meet like minded crafters, feel free to bring either handwork or your machine. You can work on your own projects, or get involved in some Charity Sewing. There’s always something interesting going on. Please call our President Lynne for more info. 0407 941711 HELENSVALE SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB INC. is open Tuesday to Friday and welcomes people over 50 who would like to join in our various activities or simply come in for a cuppa and a chat. We offer a full programme of activities including Pool, Table Tennis, Tai Chi, Mah Jong and various card and board games as well as bus trips and outings to places of interest. Ros 0418 1651 75. HELENSVALE LIONS CLUB – meetings on 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the Month at Club Helensvale (28 Discovery Dr, Helensvale), with friendly members supporting the local community. Visitors are welcome to come to a dinner meeting on 1st Tuesday of the Month to meet our members. PH 0416877545/helensvale.qld@lions. org.au ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS – A ladies meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous is held every Thursday at 5pm – 6pm at the Pimpama Uniting Church Hall, 246 Creek Street Pimpama. The Ormeau Women’s Living Sober meeting is a safe place for women to learn about the disease of alcoholism and a solution to aid them in living a happy, joyous and free sober life. Doors open from 4:30pm The TAOIST TAI CHI SOCIETY OF AUSTRALIA INC offers new classes of instruction in taoist tai chi at Southport Community Centre, weekly on Tuesday 10:30am-12noon. The sessions are open to all ages and health conditions. The first session is obligation free. Pre-registration is essential. email brisbane@ taoisttaichi.org or PH: 1800 108 801. OXENFORD COOMERA VIEW CLUB - Raising Funds for The Smith Family Learning for Life Students. Meetings held on the 3rd Friday of the month at the Oxenford Tavern with Lunch and interesting speakers. Social Events are held on the 1st Friday of the month. Call Susan on 0448120091. MEN’S COFFEE & BS GOLD COAST. Guys need an outlet to get together ‘shoot the breeze’, talk a bit of BS, and make new mates. Whether you’re 40 or 80 this group is for you. It’s a small friendly informal group that catches up weekly to give men an opportunity to get out of the house. This is NOT a business networking or church group. It’s about social engagement. Fantastic camaraderie. Call Anthony 0413 806 179. Monday catch-up - Southport Bowls Club, Queen St, Southport - Wednesday catch-up - Serengeti Cafe, Cnr Grice & Bruce Av Paradise Point. @ 9:30 am. Friday catch-up - Boutique Cafe @ 9:30am. Salacia Waters cafe precinct Paradise Pt. GOLD COAST STAMP AND COIN CLUB INC (previously Southport Afternoon Stamp Club) meets second Saturday of each month from noon to 4pm, at Helensvale Community Centre (South Hall), 31 Discovery Drive, Helensvale. Everyone welcome. Each month we have dealers, bargain tables, sales by tender, exchange books and some exhibits or talks, finishing with afternoon tea. Enquiries please PH: 0409 765 060 or 0417 987 441. HELENSVALE PROBUS CLUB is a mixed club of friendly retirees. We meet at Helensvale Seniors Club, 37 Discovery Drive, Helensvale, at 10 AM on the second Friday of each month (except December and January). Visitors are welcome to join us at our meetings or on our outings and activities. email at helensvaleprobusclub@ gmail.com or Kay by PH: on 0478 095 802. Check www. probussouthpacific.org/microsites/helensvale OXENFORD COOMERA VIEW CLUB - Raising Funds for The Smith Family Learning for Life Students. Meetings held on the 3rd Friday of the month at the Oxenford Tavern with Lunch and interesting speakers. Social Events are held on the 1st Friday of the month. Call Susan on 0448120091. U3A NORTH GOLD COAST - The Labrador Community Hub at 57 Billington Street. Designed for the Over 50’s age group, classes include Languages, Tap Dancing, Arts and Crafts and a variety of social activities. Volunteer Tutors are always welcome to share their passion for a subject that would be of interest to U3A Members. Please remember, that formal qualifications are not necessary. Contact the Course Co-ordinator courses.u3anorthgc@gmail.com or visit the website www.u3anorthgoldcoast.com PIMPAMA MEN’S SHED - 15 Clark Way, Pimpama, behind the School of Arts opposite Pimpama State School open from 8am to 12 noon Monday, Thursday and Saturday. The shed is equipped with excellent woodworking and metalworking equipment. Members can work on personal tasks, help with community projects, or just sit and have a cuppa and a chat. Social, health and welfare programs, specialty visits, and presentations are also offered. Contact Secretary sec.pms@outlook.com.au. TOASTMASTERS UPPER COOMERA meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at 6.45pm for a 7pm start at The Meeting Place, Oxenford Coomera Community and Youth Centre, 25 Leo Graham Way, Oxenford. We are a thriving, friendly and proactive club who welcome new guests and members of other clubs to join us each meeting. Free parking. 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