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Welcome to our Monthly Newsletter.
The Montville Village Association brings people together to participate in a wide range of activities.
Our objectives are:
(1) To represent the views of the people of Montville in local, State and Federal forums on matters associated with the progress and development of Montville and with the conservation of its heritage and environment.
(2) To provide and support the social structures and networks necessary to maintain a healthy and vibrant community and promote community building in response to community needs.
(3) To manage, and ensure fair and equitable community access to, the community facilities owned by the Association for and on behalf of the people of Montville; namely the Montville Village Hall and the Montville Sports and Recreation Grounds.
Feel free to share this newsletter and invite others to our events. If they receive the "Happenings" but don't receive the monthly email, they are not MVA members yet! Membership of the MVA is open to all with an interest in Montville, it is free and doesn't come with any commitments. The size of our membership, however, does impact our ability to speak for the Montville area, obtain grants to organize events, and lobby for things that are important to us. So invite your neighbours to join up!
Contact the MVA secretary, at Secretary.mva@gmail.com
We want to hear what you think. Please complete our survey before the end of this year!
What's on in Montville
November 9 - Montville Growers and Makers Market
Not long now until our November market - the perfect chance to find stylish gifts from our clever makers. Find handmade homewares, jewellery, sewn accessories, Christmas decorations and more.
Thinking about people, the planet, food production, loose leaf tea and delicious home style pancakes? The market opens at 7:30 am and pancakes are served until 10:30 am (or sold out), so come early to get yours!
13 November - Breast Cancer Awareness Talk
We have an exciting presentation by Dr Emma Secomb MBBS, FRACS, GradDipSergEd. This talk will on breast cancer developments!
Emma graduated as a breast and endocrine surgeon in 2008 and since then has practiced on Sunshine Coast. She has a strong interest in medical education and enhancing breast cancer awareness in the community, this is a talk not to be missed!
Time: 6:00PM
Location: Montville Village Hall
ALL WELCOME MEMBERSHIP NOT REQUIRED
26 October to 10 November - Exhibition FOF - Friend or Foe
November 30 - Come Fly with Me
UPDATE FROM LOUISE:
Just wanted to let you all know that we have had a little glitch with the Sunday matinee and have had to move it to Saturday 30 November which means we will have two performances on Saturday 30 November: 3pm and 7pm.
We are in the process of emailing everyone who booked matinee. I’ll also advise community via Facebook.
Theatrical upheaval while flying at 45,000 feet above the earth. Welcome to Pineapple Australia Airlines! Be grateful that you get to keep your feet firmly on the ground while soaring high with this crazy bunch.
23 November to 1 December, Sculptures on the Edge
Arts Connect Inc's annual event, Sculpture on the Edge, is back for its 15th celebratory year.
A 9 day creative feast of art and food is being held in the natural beauty of Flaxton Gardens on the Sunshine Coast.
The exhibition of indoor and outdoor sculptures, which are all for sale, aims to ignite your imagination, inspire and delight you.
Workshops will be held as part of the event to entice you to get in touch with your hidden talents or to refine your skills.
With thanks to the generous support of our sponsors, donors and event partner, Flaxton Gardens, Sculpture on the Edge is a not to be missed experience for everyone.
2024 Christmas Events
Yes, it is just around the corner!
Saturday 7 December - Montville Chamber of Commerce Christmas Market
Saturday 14 December - Montville Markets Christmas Market
Wednesday 18 December, 6 pm - Carols on the Green (join us for a traditional carols and scriptures event, with a surprise for the kiddies!
MVA key reports
Montville Village Market: Lookback on the October Market
(Market committee: Deb Davis, Frith Duggan, Ally Rexa, Claire Green, Liz Harris)
OVERVIEW: A beautiful fine morning. Beautiful spring flowers adorned the tables creating a very relaxing atmosphere.
A huge thank you to our cheerful volunteers as we achieved 132 serves of pancakes being made. This compares with 113 pancake serves at the September market. Of note the kitchen team produced 93 serves of pancakes in the first 2 hours and Tea was very popular with 49 serves of tea prepared.
Fabulous work!
Total volunteer hours required to setup and run the market 89hrs. There were 25 volunteers helping, working an average of 4 hours per person.
Thank you to everyone for their valuable contribution of time and happiness.
KITCHEN:
The 19 volunteers working in the kitchen and serving pancakes were very well appreciated by patrons.
Left overs: Exceptionally good portion control, ingredients left over consistent with number of
serves.
There were 30 paying stallholders, 1 new stallholders, 0 cancellations.
Community stalls this market – 3- MVA Community Harvest, Barung Landcare, Coffee van
October notes:
Market brochures: - Rose Green to redesign and print. Also create a QR code for digital
information referring to MVA website.
Memorial Road Closure on Market mornings: Wayne is working on this with Council.
Market committee to follow up and connect with St Mary’s church re: promoting the labyrinth
on the Village Green for upcoming markets.
Montville Village Hall: What's Happening
Slow month - 3 enquiries 1 bookings. Qui Gong, Tai Chi, Lions Club continue. Yoga has recommenced.
Work/Repairs- The President’s Board has been hung with Wayne’s name added as the President 2024 – 25.
Storage Shed underneath Hall- Still waiting for quote to build a shed style structure on the old water tank base. The ladder is now padlocked under the Deck, covered with a blue tarp.
Mowing- Frith is doing a brilliant job keeping the lawn looking good.
Very successful Polling Booth with the organisers leaving the Hall in a clean, neat and tidy condition. The Sunshine Coast Arts and Craft weekend had a bumper weekend and is finishing up Sunday afternoon. These Craft Fair’s keep their doors open, pay their rent and bills. Next Fair is April 2025.
The photo of King Charles, donated by the Masonic Lodge, has replaced the one of the late Queen.
Community Group Updates
Russell Family Park (RFP)
The rain received for October up to 9 am on the 31st was 68 mm. The Park was fortunate to
escape the hailstorm late in the afternoon of the 31st and little damage was received from the accompanying storm. The unofficial rain gauge reported a very welcome 55 mm of rain being received which will be accumulated into next month’s report. In general, the plants are all enjoying this early summer start as exemplified by the flowering small shrubby Sago Flower (Ozothamnus diosmifolius).
Platypus update – a recent report was received from another resident from the next door
Rangers that he had seen in their adjacent lagoon two Platypuses mating. The plot thickens,
but still no photo.
Sago Flower
BushCare Group
If anyone is interested in joining us, we are at the Park for one and a half hours from 7.00 am
every Sunday. For further information contact Eric Anderson – Mobile 0427 127 417.
The Group spent 50 hours working in the Park this month. We were able to finally mulch the
Rangebow Festival site that was planted in early August and are grateful for assistance from
John Davis, who provided his vehicle to transport the mulch. Apart from planting 13 plants
much of our time was spent with ongoing maintenance weeding.
Mulching the Rangebow Festival site
Montville History Group
Our new website is live! All stories and images have been transferred to the new site. Check it out, it will take google a little while to start finding this site, so the more clicks, the better!
We now have a lot more space for higher resolution images, so please share them with us if you have any interesting ones, or better versions of the ones that are already posted!
1. Book 10 in the Montville Stories Series is still at the printers.
2. We have a light-hearted cartoon style booklet of 24 A4 page size
illustrated by Jim Cox with local stories collected by Doug and Cate
Patterson in the pipeline. See Pic below.
3. Sue Delaney has assisted with collecting stories of Montville residents
from the 1950s and those stories are up on the website.
4. A meeting with Sanjana – our website designer this weekend should fine
tune our website ready for a book sales promo pre-Christmas.
5. Book 10 Sponsorship has allowed us to budget for the next project as
well.
6. There was no response to auctioning the Toymaker’s sign, so we’ll
approach a couple of groups privately.
7. Inquiries have dropped to one a fortnight.
8. The MHG provided information material and a copy of Home on the
Range for the 50 Welcome Packs organised by the Blackall Range Lions
Club
9. Doug and Cate spoke briefly at the Welcome Evening about the district’s
early history and the importance of becoming involved in the community.
PIC of the Month by Jim Cox
This is Jack Woof who used to roll his cigarettes one handed as he carted passengers
and goods between Montville and Palmwoods. Jack lost his hand in a farming
accident. He certainly gave his passengers and thrilling ride up and down the
Razorback.
Gaps to Fill
In writing the Montville Stories Series we knew there would be stories we missed or just didn’t have the time to research thoroughly and still meet deadlines. Then, only a couple of weeks after our last book in the series went to the printers, we were given a program for the 15th concert in the Montville Winter Concert Series held in September, 1998 in the Montville Village Hall. It had contained details about an upcoming Summer Concert Series for that year and information about a 16th Concert Series planned for 1999. After working on Montville’s history for 10 years, we were stunned to learn that the Montville Village Hall had hosted annual concert performances for around 20 years. We hadn’t even heard a whisper or passing reference to Montville Concerts.
We thought that we might start the process of filling in the gaps next year and plead/invite anyone who might have information on these to contact us. Some of the gaps are:
Montville Concerts
Montville players
Montville Choir
Montville Table Tennis Club
Montville Badminton Club
Montville Indoor Bowls Club
As we finish one of these stories, we will post it up on our webpage which you can find by googling Montville History Group.
As well, we plan to continue 2 series we began this year, This Old House and Montville Gems. If you know a house that might belong in the This Old House series or an interesting Montvillian whose life in Montville has been - well interesting, please let us know.
If you would like to take the lead in researching and writing one of these stories please contact Cate. The best way to contact the history group is through its email address; Montvillehistorygroup1@gmail.com.
Montville Demographics
Our recent AGM confirmed one thing at least. Montville is a microcosm of Australia. It has a balance of conservative and progressive views and the young feel disenfranchised. It is not accurate to simply label it as conservative any more than it is accurate to label Australia one way or another.
However, if you consider the broader definition of conservative, it would be grossly inaccurate to describe the Montville Village Association (MVA) as conservative. It isn’t and never has been.
Historically, the MVA grew out of the Montville Village and Progressive Association which in turn resulted in the combination of the Montville School of Arts Committee, the Montville Rate Payers Association and the Montville Fruit Growers Association. These early bodies had to be, and were, aggressively progressive. Collectively, they fought for better roads, a post office, a school, a School of Arts Hall, a community World War One War Memorial, and the Golden Circle Cooperative. Not only did they lobby for these changes, they worked for them and funded them either directly or in the case of Golden Circle by encouraging local farmers to be shareholders in the cooperative.
The Montville Village and Progress Association was formed in the 1970s to foster and manage growth in the community. It quickly attracted a number of developers who initially took into consideration the amenity of Montville in their proposed developments. However, a number of later developments were primarily driven by commercial interests and the ‘progress association’ suffered from a number of conflicts of interest between community interests and commercial interests.
As a result, the Montville Village and Progress Association morphed into the MVA and this allowed it to prioritise the management side of development in the community’s interest. In this regard, the MVA has become a true community organisation, doing its best to engage with its community, conducting a range of events to recognise milestones in Australia’s history and to celebrate community health and wellbeing. Australia Day celebrations, ANZAC Day ceremonies, Easter and Christmas services, a community market and regular community events like dinners, quiz night, musical and drama performances all contribute to role in the community. The MVA has had to be pro-active in adapting to the needs of a changing community demographic and, if it has been a bit slow to do this at times, it still endeavours to identify and meet the community’s changing needs.
It is however undeniably conservative in one particular aspect. It remains fiercely democratic in the way it conducts its business and openly accountable in how it reports back to the community. At times, as in any democratic governance, differences of opinion will lead to lively debate. These differences are occasionally driven by ideological positions just like they are on the national stage and can result in decisions that do not truly represent community aspirations. That is the imperfection of democracy. It does not, however, mean that the MVA is unduly conservative as an organisation. In fact, its continuing relevance depends on it being progressive as the Montville Community changes.
Doug Patterson
Montville History Group
Montville Sportsground Committee
The Montville Sportsground is owned by the MVA and has three tennants: The Range Soccer Club, the "Woodies" and the Montville Tennis Club.
The next meeting of the Sportsground Sub-committee is scheduled for 6 pm Thursday January 16.
The focus of this meeting will be:
Role of the Sportsground Sub-committee
Issues of common interest /concern such as road access, road maintenance, grounds maintenance, car parking.
Future of the Sportsground and in particular the Montville Sportsground Development Plan (subject to MVA Management Committee acceptance of this idea see point 5 and recommendations ) to which each club will be invited to contribute.
100 th anniversary celebration in 2025 of establishment of Montville Sportsground (subject to MVA Management Committee acceptance of this idea see point 5 and recommendations) to which each club will be invited to contribute.
Additional meetings will be called by any of the parties as and when necessary, with all other matters being dealt with electronically or by individual face to face meetings.
Small Events Committee
Come Fly With Me is being re-run on 30 November.
UPDATE FROM LOUISE:
Just wanted to let you all know that we have had a little glitch with the Sunday matinee and have had to move it to Saturday 30 November which means we will have two performances on Saturday 30 November: 3pm and 7pm.
We are in the process of emailing everyone who booked matinee. I’ll also advise community via Facebook.
Montville Streetscape (a joint MVA and MCC committee)
See the annual report, issued last month and linked at the top of our newsletter for easy access!
Montville Primary School
No report this month, gearing up for Christmas!
Montville Tennis Club (MTC)
Events/programs:
Women and Girls Sport sponsored coaching program started 1 October ’24 with 16 new participants
Montville Magic Team performance in the Sunshine Coast Veterans (over 35 years) Tennis Competition remains solid with some valuable ‘lessons’ learnt from our opponent teams. Last tournament match 13 October ’24 against Nambour
Kids Tennis Competition commenced 5 October ’24 through to 2 November ’24
MTC will host the Passionate Cup Tournament between Mapleton, Montville and Toowoomba Range on 26 & 27 October’24.
Hinterland Range Quarterly Social Competition between Eudlo, Landsborough, Montville, Maleny, Mapleton and Witta to kick off 23 November ’24.
MTC XMAS Hit and Giggle scheduled for 1 December ’24.
Facilities/equipment:
Heritage Bank grant for new dishwasher received
Women in Sport Grant for facility improvements and safe pathway/access passed first EOI submission in April ’24. In response costed detailed plans have now been submitted and are currently being assessed.
Membership:
Steady with two new members and two retired members since August’24.
QLD Fair Play Vouchers available for juniors to undertake coaching – contact Ian Cowan (details on the MTC website)
Court use:
- All social sessions are well attended when not impacted by rain including:
Tuesday morning mixed social tennis
Tuesday afternoon kids group coaching (x2)
Tuesday evening adults group coaching (x2)
Saturday small group and individual coaching with ball machine training.
Sunday social tennis (two sessions)
- Casual bookings daily are steady with several permanent bookings ongoing.
Priorities for the club:
1. Security surveillance system
2. Safe accessible pathways and secure storage
3. LED court lighting solution
4. Shade solutions on the pavilion green.
For more information please see: https://play.tennis.com.au/montvilletennisclub | https://www.facebook.com/MontvilleTennis
Brett Abbenbroek (President), Wendy Sandford (VP and Player Representative), Grace Petterson (Secretary), Rachel Kienzle (Treasurer), Ian Cowan (Coach and Player Representative)
Fire Brigade
Come to the meeting to get the latest this month.
Masonic Lodge
Still being renovated.
Have Your Say!
Your voice matters, contribute your ideas, submit feedback or exchange views on matters that affect you and your community on the Sunshine Coast Council's "Have your Say" website.
Register on: https://haveyoursay.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/
Landslip repairs on Palmwoods - Montville Road
November 16, Donate your linen - Give a Sheet for the Planet
Sunshine Coast Council has teamed up with BlockTexx® (a textile recovery facility) to help you recycle your unwanted linen.
Drop off for free any linen made from cotton, polyester or cotton/polyester blends. This includes bed sheets, pillowcases, doona covers, blankets, bath towels, tablecloths, napkins and tea towels.
Linen items must be:
100% cotton
100% polyester
100% cotton/polyester blends.
All donated linen will be converted into valuable, high grade recycled materials including hydro-mulch, geosynthetic fabrics and building materials. Since 2021, Give a Sheet events have diverted the equivalent of 53,000 bed sheets from landfill.
Any charities that have excess linen, are welcome to donate at the Give a Sheet event.
When: Saturday 16 November
Time: 8am to 2pm
Where: Chancellor State College, Secondary Campus, Sippy Downs
For more event information visit events.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au or contact WasteEducation@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au.
Garage Sale Trail (9-10 and 16-17 November)
Garage Sale Trail, one of Australia’s biggest annual sustainability events, is coming to the Sunshine Coast this November. It’s a great way to raise money, bring your community together and divert usable items from landfill.
In 2023, the average community group made $940 hosting a garage sale or market. Groups also use Garage Sale Trail as a way to recruit new members and generate positive media and awareness about the work they do.
This year, two weekends of garage sales will be held around the Sunshine Coast and the nation on 9-10 and 16-17 November. It’s free to register and Garage Sale Trail provides participants with a host of tips, tools and free promotional materials to support success.
Register for free at Garage Sale Trail or contact WasteEducation@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au.
Volunteering Opportunities:
Australia Day Celebrations, 26 January 2025
With a small majority of members voting to keep celebrating Australia Day on January 26th, we are now looking for volunteers to help us out!
Wildlife Road Casualties
If you hit an animal, and don't know what to do, make sure you call one of our local wildlife volunteers. Program the number in your phone, and let your employees know who to contact!
Please, don't let these beautiful animals suffer; slow down, slow down, slow down...... and rethink the need for fencing your property as it limits their escape routes from the road.
Injured Wildlife: Rachel Connelly - phone: 0407 881 008
Palmwoods Monville Road Update
The Department of Transport and Main Roads' (TMR) will be undertaking further landslip repair works on Palmwoods-Montville Road, Montville.
Due to the narrow road and terrain, and the location of the deteriorated site, the full road closure currently implemented will need to be extended an additional seven weeks to accommodate the machinery needed to complete these repairs.
The road is now expected to be fully reopened by early December 2024, weather and construction schedule permitting.
Please see the attached flyer for more information.
The Palmwoods—Montville Road repairs are being undertaken as part of a broader program of rectification work that includes more than 200 batter slope/embankment sites damaged by the 2022 flooding events in North Coast Region.
The recovery works are jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments through the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).
If you require additional information about the project, please contact the GRC Civil Community Team on 0488 157 094.
AED (Defibrillator) Devices in Montville
AEDs can be found in the following locations in Montville:
Montville Village Hall Entrance - available 24/7, donated by Cr Winston Johnson to St Mary's Church
Montville Visitor Information Centre - available 24/7, donated by Opal Cutters
IGA - available during opening hours (every day 07:00 to 18:30)
Montville Mountain Inn, 126 Main Street, AED kept in the office - phone 07 5442 9499
First aid is also available from the Montville Health Centre at the Village Square (Mon, Wed and Thu 09:00 - 12:00, Tue and Fri 09:00 - 17:00)
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