From the writers of Les Misérables, this contemporary opera, loosely based on Madame Butterfly, features an excellent score performed by a 23 piece live orchestra accompanying a highly talented ensemble.
Set during the Vietnam War and the fall of Saigon, it is a moving love story in a war with tragic consequences where no one wins.
Musical hits from the show include Bui-Doi, Movie in My Mind, American Dream, Last Night of the World, Sun and Moon, I Still Believe and more........
Some performances already SOLD OUT!
2-23 June 2012 at the Iona Performing Arts Centre
Ticket Prices: Adult $38, Concession $35, Junior $20 and Group Booking $33
For booking phone 3893 4321 or online at www.savoyards.com.au
Posted by webmaster on Wednesday, 16 May 2012 @ 16:43:54
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Wynnum Redevelopment Taskforce
The Wynnum Chamber of Commerce has set up a redevelopment taskforce to try to generate interest from developers and ideas from local residents about Wynnum Central. They are about to undertake a program of consultation. This will be as follows;
Thursday May 17 4-8pm at Wynnum Plaza
Saturday 19th May 6-11am Jan Power Farmer’s Markets Little Bayside Park Esplanade Manly
Sunday 20th May 8am to 3pm Manly Creative Markets
Tuesday 22nd May 7until 9pm at the old Wynnum Central School
Wynnum Library will also be putting up a display.
A questionnaire can also be completed online at www.wynnummanly.org.
I am keen to see Wynnum Central redeveloped in accordance with the Neighbourhood Plan but everyone should be aware that we are relying on private sector money to fund the redevelopment and the residential construction sector has been quiet in recent times.
Posted by webmaster on Monday, 14 May 2012 @ 16:22:19
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Business Success Workshops
Business Success Workshops 21 May – 01 Jun
Business mentor Alison Blomkamp encourages local business owners and operators to attend the Business Success workshops commencing on 21 May for 5 nights (3 hours) in Wynnum.
Whether you’re seeking to improve your business performance, sustain your current output, improve your systems and processes, support your people, grow or consolidate; the Business Success workshops will provide you with an outside perspective on how to optimise your business performance. The focus is on people first, ensuring your systems and processes support efficiency and effectiveness, allowing you and your team to achieve the goals of your business.
At only $350, heavily subsidised with funding from the QLD government, this is a great opportunity to put strategies in place to grow your business and includes 15 hours of workshops held from 5:00-8:00 pm, as well as 3 hours of one to one mentoring, an online business health check, plus evening meals. Participants will also gain a Cert. IV in Business.
The workshops are designed for existing or start up business owners and are delivered in an informal approach which aims to help you to work SMARTer, not harder.
To be held in Wynnum, please register with Alison (0438 775 388) before 18 May.
Posted by webmaster on Thursday, 10 May 2012 @ 20:21:41
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First 5 Storey Unit Block
I am excited to announce the first development approval for a 5 storey residential unit block under the Wynnum Manly Neighbourhood Plan. This is an historic day for Wynnum Central. The unit block will consist of 16 two bedroom units. I was happy to support this application.
The extra population in Wynnum Central generated by these and other unit developments approved in the future will steadily give Wynnum Central a boost which will eventually lead to the redevelopment of the commercial area in Wynnum Central into something better.
Posted by webmaster on Friday, 04 May 2012 @ 17:15:00
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Don't Forget to Vote
Congratulations to Peter Cumming with the council election being declared on Wednesday. Peter Cumming with 9656 votes to closest rival 9201 a close contest.
Polling Booth locations
Lindum Uniting Church Hall, 174 Sibley Road, Wynnum West Lota Police Citizens Youth Club, Macdonald Street, Lota Manly State School, 63 Ernest Street, Manly Manly East RSL Hall, 184 Melville Terrace, Manly Manly West Silky Oaks Child Care Centre, 218 Manly Road, Manly West Preston Road Alliance Church Hall, 60 Preston Road, Manly West Wondall Heights State School, Wondall Road, Manly West Wynnum State School, 81 Boxgrove Avenue, Wynnum Wynnum Central St Peters Anglican Church Hall, Bride Street, Wynnum Wynnum South Guardian Angels Parish Hall, 198 Bay Terrace, Wynnum Wynnum West State School, 2036 Wynnum Road, Wynnum West
Posted by webmaster on Saturday, 28 April 2012 @ 11:03:50
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Classic Movies screening @ Wynnum RSL (3 May)
Kristian Fletcher tours Classic Movies to Wynnum this May... Spend the day with movies from the Golden Age of Hollywood
Thursday 3 May 2012 at Wynnum RSL 174 Tingal Rd Wynnum - THE AWFUL TRUTH (1937) (PG) (90 min) Screens 11.00am
Starring Cary Grant
A squabbling couple divorce... only to discover they were happier when they were married!
One of the classic, definitive screwball comedies of the 30s!
PAL JOEY (1957) (PG) (111 min) Screens 1.00pm
Starring Frank Sinatra, Rita Hayworth and Kim Novak
When Joey Evans meets Vera, the two seem made for each other. That is, until chorus girl Linda English comes along. Award-winning adaptation of the hit Rodgers and Hart musical.
Posted by webmaster on Thursday, 19 April 2012 @ 17:46:28
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Workshop about Incorporated Associations
Bayside South Development Forum, Inc invites you to a Workshop on Incorporated Associations
by The Office of Fair Trading (Qld).
This free workshop should be of interest to anyone involved in an incorporated association in Queensland. Are you a member of an incorporated association, or on a committee and not sure of your responsibilities?
Where? Premier Room, Wynnum Manly Leagues Club, 92 Wondall Road, Manly West.
When? 9.45 am for 10 am start, on Wednesday April 18th, 2012
Cost? Free
Tea, coffee and biscuits provided.
Please RSVP to Di Hill on 0411099848, or email aussidi@gmail.com by Monday April 16th, at 7 pm.
Posted by webmaster on Thursday, 05 April 2012 @ 17:46:21
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Markets and Movies in Manly on Easter Saturday!
Movies in the Park this Easter Saturday 7 April '12 will screen the all time favourite, highest grossing musical MAMA MIA at 7.00 pm in Little Bayside Park.
Manly Creative Markets will be operating from 12 noon in Little Bayside Park, Manly (on the Esplanade at the intersection with Cambridge Parade). Food, kids amusements and a large variety of market stalls will be on offer.
Come down to Manly Harbour Village this Easter Saturday 7 April 2012 for an afternoon of relaxation and enjoyment with the Family.
Manly Creative Markets will be operating with a wide variety of stalls, food and children's amnusements.
Then at 7.00 pm, the Manly Chamber of Commerce and the Bayside PCYC present the Movie in the Park "MAMA MIA" at 7.00 pm.
Get ready to sing along to all your ABBA favourites.
Dress for the occasion if you like? Bring a rug or a folding chair and take in the beautry of your surrounds on the shore of Moreton Bay. Hope to see you there.
Inquiries 3348 3524 or www.manlyharbourvillage.com
Posted by webmaster on Wednesday, 04 April 2012 @ 17:46:50
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Learn how to grow Orchids
The Eastern District Orchid Society Inc, in conjunction with one of the Southeast Queensland's premium Orchid Nurseries "Gordon's Oz Orchid Nursery" presents Beginning with Orchids. Where? Gordon's Oz Orchid Nursery, 1729 Wynnum Road, Tingalpa. When? Saturday April 14th, 2012, at 10 am
Free Demonstrations on the care of Orchids - Free Morning Tea - from 9.30 am - 5 Lucky Door Orchid Plant giveaways - Free Advice.
Everyone welcome. (Please bring along a chair)
Enquiries: Barry on 0414 725 294 or www.edos.org.au
Posted by webmaster on Monday, 02 April 2012 @ 13:07:07
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Mercury Theatre
On Friday, 13 & Saturday, 14 April – Wynnum Manly’s own Mercury Theatre are presenting three premiere local plays, "A Touch of Snobbery", "The Birthday Party" & "A Girl's Night Out" at the Manly Lota RSL Hall, 184 Melville Terrace, Manly. Performance 7.30pm, piano bar opens 7pm. Special Saturday matinee 2pm. $15 adults $10 concessions .
Enjoy live music and beer and wine $3 (at evening performances only). Bookings 0431 988 965.
Posted by webmaster on Sunday, 25 March 2012 @ 10:05:03
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Visual Overdose Studio Gallery Opening
Drawing, sculpture and performance come together in the exhibition and opening of the Visual Overdose gallery. The gallery situated right next door to the Pelican’s Nest at 141 Wynnum Esplanade, Wynnum just opposite the Wynnum Wading pool is the latest project by local artist Nick O’Shea. Nick has been sculpting and painting for many years, his latest works being the area of body casting, combining beautifully detailed castings ground together with industrial gauge cogs and gears.
The gallery opening will be a combination of Nicks work and another local artist Martin Butler. Many locals would know Martin from his drawing classes held over the years Nick being one of his past students. Martin’s work is an amazing array of nude drawings, contorted and just plausible figures stretched and elongated but still looking perfectly true in form and perspective. Martin also has a new book out which will be available at the gallery during the exhibition.
The exhibition starts on Saturday the 24th of March at 6pm and will begin with a performance on the beach front then across the road cracking the seal and leading the way into the exhibition. On entering the gallery be prepared for massive Visual Overdose. Our helpers will be on standby to assist the faint hearted.
The Gallery will be open Sundays 10am to 6pm after the opening.
Visual Overdose Studio Gallery website www.visualoverdose.com
Gallery phone number 61 7 3393 4767
Posted by webmaster on Sunday, 11 March 2012 @ 16:56:11
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Youth of the Year Quest
Last week was the local Youth of the Year Quest judging held by the Moreton Bay Lions Club.
Participants were Sarah Odman from Brisbane Bayside State College, Tegan Baker from Moreton Bay College, Morgan Swift from Wynnum State High School, and Cameron Williams from Iona College.
Judging was judged on two (2) impromptu speeches as well as a prepared 5 minute speech.
The Winner of the Public Speaking Award was Morgan Swift and Cameron was the overall quest winner. The standard was extremely high and the judges would have had a difficult job to do.
Cameron now advances to the Regional Finals to be held in about three weeks.
Posted by webmaster on Thursday, 08 March 2012 @ 16:08:12
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International Women’s Day Celebrations
International Women’s Day Celebrations is on Thursday 8th March 2012 and starts at 10 a.m. for 10.30 a.m to 12 at
Wynnum State High School's new
Star Theatre, Buderim Street, Manly.
Program
Welcome – Principal Julie Warwick & Welcome to Country - Student
Guest Speaker – Julie McKay, Executive Director, United Nations Women Australia
Entertainment, Door Prize & Raffles, Morning Tea
Cost: $10.00, $5.00 Concession, and Students $2.00 RSVP: MONDAY 5TH MARCH
Tickets and Enquiries: Gillian 33486067/0429706808 gillianmj@wmcls.org
or Anthea 3906 7333 Wynnum High School
A joint venture: between Wynnum State High and Wynnum Manly Community Centre Inc.
Funds raised goes towards the establishment & running costs of the Wynnum Manly Community Centre; and the International Women’s Day Coordination.
Posted by webmaster on Saturday, 03 March 2012 @ 15:05:20
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Leadership Opportunity
Hemmant Scout Group is looking for adults over the age of 18 who would be interested in volunteering their time for 2-3 hours per week to lead young people in the Hemmant Scout Group.
What do YOU get?
A Certificate 4 in Leadership (at no cost to you) , a Free blue card, a free uniform and free personal development that will enhance job prospects. It is during school term only and will involve 1 night per week finishing by 7.30pm.
This is a great opportunity for the right person or persons.
Posted by webmaster on Wednesday, 22 February 2012 @ 16:39:52
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Jock and Joan Kennedy - their memory lives on.
On Saturday 11th February, Jock and Joan Kennedy's 6 children returned to Russel Island, which was, from mid 40s to early 60s, their happy childhood home. After a picnic morning tea in "Jock Kennedy Park" (waterside land the Kennedys bequeathed for parkland to Redlands Council when they left the Island) great grandchildren splashed happily at the end of the boat ramp, while Rodney, Rosemary, Susan, Jane, Andrew and Daniel, along with their spouses boated out to "The Deep Hole" (Jock's best loved to fish spot). Here, with reminiscences of their heritage in two wonderful parents, they floating flowers around and lowered their loved ones combined ashes into the water.
Jock and Joan Kennedy were well loved, 'servant spirited' members of Wynnum/Manly community for almost 40 years. After celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary last June, Joan at 95 years, reached her "Glory Day", (as some of herfamily like to term it) on August 20th 2011. Life was not easy for Jock (96) without her and, mercifully, they were 'reunited' on January 2nd of this year as he too 'graduated' to a 'higher life'.
Though missed, family, as well as many members of the community, give thanks for the impact that the love of these two wonderful people had on so many lives.
Posted by webmaster on Saturday, 18 February 2012 @ 11:20:12
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From the writers of Les Misérables, this contemporary opera, loosely based on Madame Butterfly, features an excellent score performed by a 23 piece live orchestra accompanying a highly talented ensemble.
Set during the Vietnam War and the fall of Saigon, it is a moving love story in a war with tragic consequences where no one wins. 
