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2 Gullivers celebrating 50 Years teaching the Gold Coast to swim Next year it will be fifty years since Gullivers began teaching the Gold Coast to swim. Gullivers started operating in 1975 in Southport and moved to Upper Coomera in 1998. The current centre has since grown to be the biggest standalone swim school on the Gold Coast, providing more than 50,000 lessons a year and more than two million since 1975. Gullivers has resisted the industry trend to branch into multiple centres rather focusing on the one facility personally run by Terry Gulliver ensuring only the highest quality of instruction and results others envy. Over the years Gullivers pupils have achieved a series of remarkable achievements often featured on National TV and prominently in the print media. Television audiences marvelled at three years olds riding tricycles around the bottom of the pool. They were even more astounded to see three year olds conquering the Olympic distance swimming 1500 metres. One two year old amazed everyone when she swam 800 metres and we have been able to get a couple of one year olds swam 100 metres. At Gullivers we are proud of the fact we really teach kids to swim not just be comfortable in the water. Our warm shallow indoor pools and team of highly skilled and passionate teachers ensure the perfect environment for quick learning. If you are considering swim lessons for your youngster or already having lessons but you feel they should be doing better be assured there is no one better than Gullivers. Don’t take our word for it. Come and see for yourself. Book a free trial lesson. Gullivers Coomera is just a few minutes from anywhere on the Gold Coast. We guarantee you it will be worth the drive. Book a no obligation free trial lesson Phone 5561 7733 | www.gulliverscoomera.com.au See advert page 3 For the past 21 years Gullivers has operated one of the biggest and most exciting OSHC programmes in Queensland. The Federal government used the Gullivers programme to launch the Australia wide Active After School Care programme in 2005. The programme includes free swim lessons, gymnastics and cooking classes. Free transport from most local schools. No wonder people say OSHC is better at Gullivers Coomera. SUPER OSHC PROGRAMMES AT GULLIVER’S SINCE 2003 This will be the first significant change to bin collection schedules in 20 years. Substantial growth and changes to our city and road networks means it's essential to adjust our truck routes and schedules. These changes will benefit our community by: • Helping maintain reliable and efficient bin collection services. • Contributing to reducing traffic congestion and improving the city's amenity. • Enhancing traffic, pedestrian, and truck driver safety. Stay ahead of the change by checking what your new schedule will be from March 2025 cityofgoldcoast.com.au/mybinday Residential bin days and times are changing in March 2025! PET OF THE WEEK FOR MORE VISIT AWLQLD.COM.AU OR CALL 5509 9000 Creating a brighter future Animal Welfare League Qld Est. 1959 PET OF THE MONTH Mindie Animal ID: 56709 | Domestic Medium Hair Age: 8yr 1mths | Female | Black Hello there, I’m Mindie. Living here has taught me a lot about patience and kindness. I may be a senior, but I’ve still got plenty of love to give. I can be a bit shy at first, but once I get to know you, I’ll be your loyal companion. I’m not one for the hustle and bustle, I prefer quiet moments and gentle strokes. My ideal day is spent curled up next to you, purring softly. I may need a bit more care due to my age, but I promise, the love I give in return is worth it. If you’re looking for a sweet, loyal friend, I’m your girl. Nala Animal ID: 134923 | Australian Cattledog/Rottweiler Age: 1yr, 3 months | Female | Black & Tan Nala is a gorgeous Rottweiler mix with a big heart and lots of love to give. This sweet girl is looking for an experienced owner who can guide her as she continues to grow into her potential. Nala is full of youthful energy and will thrive in an active home that can provide her with plenty of exercise, playtime, and mental stimulation. She loves spending time with her human friends and is eager to please, making her a great candidate for further training. She loves nothing more than jumping up on your lap and craves all the attention and pats you can give her. If you’re looking for a loyal companion who will join you on all of life’s adventures, Nala might just be your perfect match!
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But, when Katie’s nine-year relationship ends – suddenly and brutally – she turns up on their doorstep with no idea where she’ll live, what to do next or how to do anything after spending so long with her life entwined with someone else’s. Out comes the martini shaker (an old, well-washed gherkin jar) and, with an unused sketchbook, an idea. They’ll make Katie the handbook that she needs to process her heartbreak and start rebuilding her life. There are notes on tears, hangovers and roast chicken, scribblings about music, new bedding and pure, white-hot rage. Everywhere there is permission to feel agony and elation and anger, and everything that is extraordinary and appalling. But Katie is not the only one nursing a broken heart. Rosa is a hopeless romantic, despite still reeling from her ex’s infidelity. Scarred by her ex’s parting words, Dee is committed to being commitmentfree. And while Liv knows that breaking up with her girlfriend was what she wanted, she can’t help but wonder if she did the right thing . . ISBN: 9781035032761 | Format: Trade Paperback | Pub Date: 28/01/2025 Imprint: Macmillan | Price: $34.99 | Pages: 416 1: COOK AHEAD or 2: INSTRUCTIONS FOR HEARTBREAK PO Box 3302, Burleigh Town 4220 • Entries close 10.02.2025 Carrara Markets: Largest marketplace in Australia, over 500 stalls. Variety, bric a brac, fresh food & produce, family entertainment 8am3pm every Sat & Sun, cnr Gooding Drive & Manchester Rd, Carrara. Coolangatta Beachfront Markets: 2nd Sunday of each month 8am-2.30pm, Beachfront Marine Parade, Coolangatta. Emerald Lakes Gourmet Food & Craft Market: (next to Emmanuel College, Birmingham Road). Every Thursday 3-7pm. Food Market specialising in sensationally fresh produce and International Street Foods, Musical entertainment. Plenty of free car parking. 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9 • 300g chicken breast fillets, cut into 3 cm pieces • 1 clove garlic, crushed • 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon rind, plus lemon wedges to serve • 2 teaspoons dried oregano • 1 tablespoon olive oil • 300g orange sweet potato, unpeeled • 1 large tomato, chopped • 1 Lebanese cucumber, chopped • ½ small red onion, thinly sliced • 1½ tablespoons sliced kalamata olives • 40g reduced fat feta cheese, cut into 1 cm cubes • ½ baby cos lettuce, leaves separated • ¼ cup tzatziki dip Place chicken in a large bowl. Add garlic, lemon rind, 3 teaspoons oregano and 1½ tablespoons oil. Season with pepper. Toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate while preparing sweet potato fries. Cut sweet potato into approximately 10 cm-long x 1½ cm-thick fries. Pat dry with paper towel or a clean tea towel. Transfer to a large bowl. Add remaining oregano and oil. Season with pepper. Toss well to coat. Line a large baking tray with baking paper. Spread fries over prepared tray. Bake in a 220 °C preheated oven for 2025 minutes, until crisp and golden. Meanwhile, heat a large non-stick frying pan or barbecue over medium-high heat. Add chicken. Cook, turning occasionally, for 6-8 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a plate, cover loosely with foil and rest for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, toss tomato, cucumber, onion, olives and feta in a bowl. Divide lettuce, tomato salad, chicken and fries among 4 wide, shallow bowls. Top with tzatziki. Serve with lemon wedges. TIPS: • Check labels on tzatziki and choose the brand lowest in sodium. • Chicken can be marinated in the fridge overnight. • Tomato salad can be made up to 3 hours ahead. Keep covered in the fridge until ready to serve. Gyros chicken bowls with sweet potato fries (for two) 2 serves | 25m prep | 25m cook Enjoy Summer Boating with Mainstream Marine Yamaha Summer Savings continue with $20 off per horsepower across the 2.5 to 25hp outboard range and free rigging valued up to $4390* on 115 to 350hp outboard motor range, both offers valid until 31/01/25. Our fully equipped workshop with access to shipyard facilities is ready to service your boat, you can drop off by road or water giving you peace of mind for the summer holidays. Heard of Highfield Inflatable Tenders, the world’s number 1 in RIB tender sector? We are now a dealer for Highfield offering the full range of tenders, ribs and jets. Give our friendly team a call today on 07 5546 2280 or call in and see us at Shed L1 Horizon Shores Marina we’re open Mon to Fri 7:30am to 4:30pm. *T&Cs Apply. See advert front cover HELICONIA SPECIALIST 2 MARKET STREET, CARRARA Ph: 0415 323 815 DELIVERY AVAILABLE | OPEN 7 DAYS SCREENING HELICONIAS HUGE VARIETY OF TROPICAL GARDEN PLANTS INC. PALMS, GINGERS, CORDYLINES & COSTUS One of our most popular plants - Heliconias. This is a great example of how well they work as a screener. If you’re trying to hide your fence or the neighbours these will do the job. Choose from: Kawauchi, Rauliniana, Black Cherry, Jacquinii or Hot Rio Nites. plus many other plants to choose from.
10 Arthur Miller’s classic parable of mass hysteria draws a chilling parallel between the Salem witch-hunt of 1692 – one of the strangest and most awful chapters in human history – and the McCarthyism that gripped America in the 1950s. THE CRUCIBLE is a story of how the small community of Salem is stirred into madness by superstition, paranoia and malice, culminating in a violent climax, is a savage attack on the evils of mindless persecution and the terrifying power of false accusations. By Arthur Miller | Directed by Hunter Wall By arrangement with Music Theatre International Australasia Pty Ltd, on behalf of Arthur Miller. January 31 – February 22 Tickets available 5532 2096 www.gclt.com.au 21A Scarborough St, Southport Bookings: www.javeenbah.org.au Phone 0417 004 466 • Email info@javeenbah.org.au CNR STEVENS & FERRY STREETS, NERANG Music & Lyrics by Jeff Blim Book by Nick & Matt Lang Originally produced by StarKid Productions 8 - 22 FEBRUARY 2025 Book now 5539 4255 or online www.spotlighttheatre.com.au 185 - 187 Ashmore Road, Benowa Community Notices FREE FOR NOT-FOR-PROFIT, SPORTING & COMMUNITY GROUPS email your notice to info@localnewsletters.com • Deadline 3 February for next issue Tickets: $40 Standard $30 (Concession, Bond students/staff/alumini) www.eventbrite.com.au Enquiries: Robina Literary Club 5580 9118 SOUTH COAST RESTORATION SOCIETY OPEN DAY: Our Vintage Display is open second Sunday of the month. Come and step back in time and experience the technology of yesteryear on display at South Coast Restoration Society Living Museum. Many sheds with various collections from a bygone era. ie stationary engines, water pumps, antiques, old tractors and heritage vehicles including a fire engine, fully restored steam roller, Heritage Print machines. Our engine shed runs a variety of engines on the day. Food and refreshments available. Directions: Exit 49 of the M1. Take Rifle Range Road, Entry is via the Pimpama Sports Hub entrance at the traffic lights. First left then follow the road up to the top of the hill. A great family day out. Free entry. THE ROTARY CLUB OF COOMERA VALLEY meets weekly at the Wattyl Hotel, Reserve Road Coomera for dinner 6.00pm to 8.00pm. We work hard in our community to make a difference. If you would like to find out more, join us for a meeting. Contact via email, coomeravalleyrotary@ gmail.com . We will respond via phone with details. Follow us on FB. Our major fundraising project involves collection of books, CD’s and DVD’s. These are sold at our annual 3 day book fair. We also hold monthly mini book fairs. CHATTY CAFE aims to spark conversations that go beyond the ordinary, fostering social connections within the local community. By creating an environment where people feel encouraged to chat and connect, we aim to prevent and reduce social isolation and loneliness. Its free for all on every Thursday at 10am til 12pm at Cuppa Cafe located at Upper Coomera Community Centre, call 0450506886 . 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. Toastmasters International is a nonprofit educational organisation that builds confidence and teaches public speaking skills through a worldwide network of clubs that meet online and in person. In a supportive community or corporate environment, members prepare and deliver speeches, respond to impromptu questions, and give and receive constructive feedback. Turn up or email uctminfo@gmail.com 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 A.R.A.G.C. CAR CLUB - We welcome new members to our very friendly like minded and small group of classic car lovers. Monthly weekend runs to various points of interest, monthly mid-week lunch runs at different venues. We meet most Saturdays 7am at Espresso 25 at 1 Boatworks Dr, Coomera. Mid year weekend away and a end of year Christmas Party. Various Vintage and Classic car events. General meeting held Bi-monthly at a designated place and time. Phone Peter 0493092341 SIP N SUP CLUB – GOLD COAST Meets every three weeks at a great restaurant around the Gold Coast. All men welcome for beer, wine and food. We critique restaurants, have guest speakers but most of all we have a lot of fun. Generally Thursday afternoons, however, some evening events. 16 meetings per year. Info on facebook and search for @sipnsupgc and/or ph Michel on 0412 757 535 or e: michel_44@bigpond.com UPPER COOMERA LIONS CLUB is a friendly mix of members and invite others to come and join us. We meet at The Coomera Tavern, City Centre Drive, Upper Coomera the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month. Visitors are most welcome to come and join us for a Dinner Meeting with no obligation. Contact: 0416 939 804. | uppercoomera. qld@lions.org.au NEW MONTHLY ACTIVE MINDS GROUP Trivia, fun and games. Come along and challenge your mind. First Thursday every month 10am-12.30pm. $5 morning tea incl. PH: Jasmin 0412364669 or Marilyn 0481480274. WANTED SENIOR 10 PIN BOWLERS for Settlers League bowling 3 games on Friday afternoon with 3 to a team from 1 to 3pm. Please phone Roy on 5591 2221. 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. 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. HINTERLAND MODEL FLYING CLUB (HMFC) – Ever wondered what it’s like to fly a model plane or helicopter? Come and join us and learn new skills of building, repairing and flying! Club open every day at William Guise Foxwell Park, Shipper Dr, Coomera; best days to meet members is on Saturday or Tuesday morning. If you’re a newcomer to the sport members can offer advice and our instructors can help from start until you get your first licence. Being with a club allows you to use a purpose built facility, take excellent training and be part of a team. HMFC is associated with the MAAA and so you’re covered by insurance when flying at the field. More info: www. hmfc.com.au or contact the Secretary on hmfchonsec@ gmail.com. (Front gate end of Shipper Dr, Coomera, opp. Coomera Houseboats site).
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