What do you like about Beerwah, or its adjoining centres for that matter, but this article is about Beerwah, and particularly what it was like in 1937 when I first knew it. The writer has been asked by Roland and Lydia Munyard to contribute this article for his website named Beerwah. Although I do not now know many of you personally, you will know me because the new bridge over Coochin Creek … [Read More...]
The Glasshouse Country Notice Board in August 2012
This is pictorial representation of the community notice boards in the area. It works like this, once a week I take photographs of the notice boards in the vicinity and publish them here. Im afraid that I have no idea why this photographs are rotated sideways, I will try and have this fixed before the September noticeboard photos are uploaded. … [Read More...]
Landsborough Market
The Landsborough Markets are held each Saturday between 07.00am and midday at the Landsborough Memorial Hall [the old School of Arts building] opposite the rail crossing in Landsborough. This market is fairly new and we are growing each week. There have been previous markets in the area and now it is our turn. The new market seeks to provide an outlet for local singers, artists and craft people … [Read More...]
The SuperDads delight the crowd at Beerwah FunFest 2012
The SuperDad's Woo'ed the crowd at Glasshouse Country Christian College's Funfest on Saturday the 4th of August 2012. Please show your appreciation by liking them on the Beerwah YouTube Channel. http://www.youtube.com/user/BeerwahTV Please show your appreciation by liking them on the Beerwah YouTube Channel. http://www.youtube.com/user/BeerwahTV … [Read More...]
Local Attraction: The Beerwah Waterhole alias “The Washing Machine”
The Beerwah Waterhole is one of my favourite relaxing spots in Beerwah, known by locals as the "whirlpool" or the "washing machine" this venue offers a relaxing afternoon walk with the sounds and sights common along local creeks in this region. The Coochin Creek flows from from the Peachester Basin, under Old Gympie Road,near the Walton Bridge and skirts past Beerwah State High … [Read More...]
Glass House Women’s Social Group
The Glass House Women’s Social Group recently formed for local women to share friendships and wellbeing. This fun group of women of all ages meet every second and fourth Wednesday of the month between 1-3pm at the Glass House Neighbourhood Centre. This group was formed out of recognising needs raised by local women, explained Community Development Worker for the Hinterland Community Development … [Read More...]
Churches in Beerwah
The Glasshouse Region is alive with churches which strengthen our community Glasshouse Community Church A Wesleyan Methodist Church Kids Church & Sunday Worship starts 4:30 pm Glass House Mountains State School Main Hall, Coonowrin Road Glass House Mountains Pastor Brendan Edwards M: 0417 757 397 Glasshouse Country Baptist Church 58 Roberts Road Beerwah 4519 Web … [Read More...]
Why this Local Appreciates ALDI in Beerwah
When the prospect of Aldi hit the town of Beerwah I think everybody was wondering why we needed another grocery store when we already had IGA and Woolworths. Why I appreciate ALDI The staff at Aldi are always polite, friendly and helpful. Aldi do sell gluten-free bread which is reasonably priced and from time to time Aldi will have specials on gluten-free products and range a whole … [Read More...]
Meet the Shopkeeper: Paul Kellie from Beerwah Print and Stationery
Meet Paul Kellie from Beerwah Print and Stationery who has been in business in Beerwah for over 33 years and he's still smiling in the heart of our town on a prime piece of real estate opposite the Beerwah Post Office. Paul has always enjoyed putting ink onto paper and changing it's identity. He started career his as a Lithographic Printer, many years before computers were even invented. Paul … [Read More...]
Meet the Shopkeeper: Kelly Wall from Jessbow Beauty Studio
Kelly Wall from Jessbow Beauty Studio was recently voted the No.1 Business in the Sunshine Coast Daily's Facebook Town Proud Competition for the Beerwah and Glasshouse region . In Kellys' own words she said "When I was mentioned by a few clients , I thought it was a bit of fun to be nominated. Through out the day the votes and beautiful messages were amazing! I truly love what I do and give it … [Read More...]
Sports Clubs
Sports Clubs in the Glasshouse Country Towns Ngun Ngun Triathlon Club see Peter Thorpe Glass House Country Bowls Club 10 Coonowrin Road, Glass House Mountains 5439 0408 Glass House Districts Cricket Club Inc 5494 6258 Tibros Netball Club at Glass House Mountains Sports Club, Steve Irwin Way, Glass House Mountains, 5494 8166 Beerwah & Glass House United S. C. Glasshouse … [Read More...]
Mooloolah Community Centre
The Mooloolah Community Centre is driven by a team of volunteers operating under the legal protection of Mooloolah Valley Community Association, Mooloolah Valley Community Association also offers legal protection to an number of other groups and organisations including Community Centre Committee. the Op Shop in Mooloolah, the Community Garden Group and the Sewing Group The Local … [Read More...]
A delightful family home movie portraying life in a Peachester home circa 1984
An iconic and delightful "Home Movie" which portrays "Family Life" in Peachester Home in the mid 80's, This video also marks the start of the Local History section of our website so if you have any local news or history to contribute, please send in your contributions. Everything from the dog barking at the lawn mower to nothing worth watching on television tonight. ( it seems as though … [Read More...]
Beerwah and Feeling Blessed
It's wonderful living in Beerwah and knowing that on this Lazy Sunday morning #Christians will be preparing themselves to do good things, or choosing to be with people who feel it's important to make a difference in their community. Whether it's the Beerwah Christmas Carols #beerwahchristmascarols in a few weeks time or the #BeerwahChaplains at the Beerwah State High School #BSHS or Christian … [Read More...]
Teghans Dance Club
Teghans Dance Club Teghan's Dance Club started in 2011 with humble intentions, opening their doors to focus on boys only dance classes to give boys a safe and fun environment to learn dance without the hassle of dancing with the girls! Starting with a mix of only 15 students in 2011 Teghans Dance Club (TDC) now have over 100 students and includes both girls and boys from ages 4 to … [Read More...]
Puzzle 04: But tell me, where do the children play?
I present the community a very serious question and I could not possibly ask or say it any better than my old pal Cat Stevens: I know we've come a long way, We're changing day to day, But tell me, where do the children play? Beerwah is changing day to day and for that I am very thankful, we have a wonderful Streetscape and a wonderful place to hold Street Parties and many new places to spend … [Read More...]
Landsborough Driver Training
Mark Tweddle (owner of Glasshouse Mountains based Mark Tweddle Music Studio) is now also the new owner of Landsborough Driver Training. The business has been relocated to Glasshouse and covers all areas from Beerburrum to Mooloolah Valley including Glasshouse, Beerwah, Landsborough and Peachester. Offering a choice of manual or automatic cars, Mark's key objective is to teach our young … [Read More...]