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Voices of Birralee Launches ‘Where Do You Sing’ Competition

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Voices of Birralee, one of the finest child and youth choirs in Bardon is calling on the community to join its “Where Do You Sing?” competition.

Answer this question through a one-minute video of yourself singing in unusual places and upload it to their Facebook or Instagram with the hashtag #wheredoyousing while tagging @Voicesofbirralee.

Alternatively, entrants can email the video to assist@birralee.org. The competition will close midnight, 21 July 2019.

Participants with the most unique and fun responses get a chance to bring home $100 worth of voucher from ColesMyer. They will choose one as an overall winner and one for ‘People’s Choice’.

The organisation’s Founder and Artistic Director Julie Christiansen OAM said the competition calls for people to get involved, no matter their singing expertise.

“It’s all about having fun and celebrating music in the community. Our team at Birralee has already provided an example via our Facebook and Instagram-so now it’s your turn!” she said.

Provided they meet the competition’s T&Cs, all entries will be shared via Birralee’s social media. Entry is open to anyone but anyone under 16 must have parental authority to be involved

The competition is in time for the World Music Day celebration, which is celebrated in more than 100 countries every 21st of June.

For further information on ‘Where Do You Sing?’ competition, visit the Voices of Birralee website or Facebook page.

Community, Convenience, and Comfort at The Bardon Shed

Photo Credit: The Bardon Shed/Facebook

Looking for a fresh food market where you can meet with friends and simply soak up the friendly vibe after grocery shopping? Take a trip to The Bardon Shed, a food market located in the corner of Runic Street where you’ll find community, convenience, and comfort whilst shopping.

One of the newest additions to the suburb’s fresh food markets, The Bardon Shed offers a diverse range of specialist food brands and local fresh produce. Shelves are filled with gourmet groceries like fresh pasta, ravioli, jams and sauces. More than the shopping experience, the market has become a meeting place for locals who want to enjoy fresh juice or espresso, light snacks, and bite-sized treats.

Just recently, The Bardon Shed introduced its own lunch menu consisting of nine new dishes. Think pork sausages paired with creamy mashed potatoes and wine or a bowl of comforting soup served with freshly baked bread. There will also be gluten-free and vegetarian options, soon.

The Bardon Shed prides itself in having an array of products sourced from Brisbane’s best markets and local growers.

Convenience meets comfort in this one-stop shop for produce, because you can sit back and relax at the verandah before or after grocery shopping. And if you’re wondering whether you can bring your fur baby with you, yes, they are dog-friendly too!

The verandah has an outdoor TV set on the wall and a comfortable 10-seater sofa in addition to individual tables and benches.

They have a delicatessen where you can buy rolls, hot free range chickens, hot pies, and filo pastry cooked every day. If you need a morning pick-me-up, try their hot chocolate, milkshakes, or the strong and rich Genovese which is the coffee of choice at their espresso bar.

For the health conscious customers out there, you can get your supplies from The Bardon Shed’s organic and vegan merchandise in-store.

The Bardon Shed opens seven days a week from 6:00 am to 7:00 pm and has a free parking area. Check out their website or Facebook page to learn more.

Get Your Fill of Hungarian Comfort Food at Smoked Paprika in Bardon

If you’ve ever had a hankering for Hungarian comfort cooking, come and dine at Bardon’s Smoked Paprika. Named after Hungary’s most popular spice, Chef Gabor Traub has carefully selected his family’s recipes to serve at his restaurant whilst adding his own creative touches.

Located at 65 MacGregor Terrace, Smoked Paprika is an all-day breakfast restaurant that serves home-cooked meals with distinct Hungarian influences.

Chef Traub changes the menu regularly to keep the choices interesting but the cafe’s signature meal, the Smoked Paprika breakfast, is a must-have for first-timers. This order has spiced beef with a rich layer of goulash served on Turkish bread, poached eggs, roasted tomatoes and grilled halloumi with hollandaise sauce.

The flavours of every dish in this foodie spot are guaranteed to gratify your cravings. But your eyes will also light up because of the fantastic way Chef Traub plays up the colours in the food and desserts he creates.

Locals think this foodie spot is easily one of the best breakfast places in Brisbane but you must come and try it for yourself. Smoked Paprika opens all week from 7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

“Highly recommend smoked paprika to everybody! I’m a huge fan! The best thing about this place is their creativity…you will always be surprise with the presentation of their meals and of course the taste. Also very friendly staff. Definitely the best cafe in Brisbane!”
~ Vanessa Soares, Facebook

“My new favourite Brisbane cafe! The service here was next level, the were staff always accommodating us at each stage of the dining experience.

I had one of the green smoothies to start. It was very natural, smooth & not overly sweet. I chose the Sweet Potato Hash for Breakfast. A crowd favourite 3/4 from our table selected it. How delicious, avo, goats fetta, sweet potato hash & a large serving of bacon definitely hit the spot.

Worth the wait in gold, but make sure you book ahead.”
~ Nicholas Doran, Google Reviews

“Innovative take on breakfast/brunch.
Was impressed by the use of ingredients such as kale etc.
Lovely beverages to go with the meals.
I must add that the staff were very patient as it was well past closing time and I was taking my sweet time doing justice to my dish.”
~Mithran M, TripAdvisor

Join the Superhero-Themed Fun at Bardon State School Mayfair 2019

Looking for something to do with the family this weekend? Join Bardon State School Mayfair on 9 June 2019 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm and enjoy a Sunday jam-packed with exciting activities!

Now in its 39th year, this annual fair has plenty in store for kids, from home-baked delights and gourmet burgers to amazing free entertainment and crafts.

Children will have fun on the slide, teacup ride, jumping castle, Miami Trip ride, and the much-loved Mechanical Meltdown.

What’s more, this year’s theme will see little ones channelling their inner heroes and superheroes for the occasion.

Attendees are encouraged to join the silent auction with prizes such as a surfboard signed by Stephanie Gilmore, a family holiday and so much more.

In addition to free activities for kids, plenty of stalls with great food and awesome entertainment will be around.

Mayfair is the Bardon State School Parents and Citizens Association signature event, where thousands of people from across Brisbane are expected to attend.

It also serves as the main fundraiser for the year, enabling the P&C to support the school with additional teacher aide time, air conditioning throughout the school and technology support. The auction is a significant contributor to the fundraising success of Mayfair.

Bardon Kid Gets Recognition for Parcels of Hope

Sabre, the kind-hearted boy from St Joseph’s Bardon, has been recognised through the Young Achievers Awards as a nominee, for his project “Parcels of Hope” in 2018.

“Mummy, I want to let the boys and girls on the farms know that I care.”

At the tender age of five, Sabre thought of doing something for children in the country’s drought-affected areas and let them “know that we care.”

Sabre Fazel started “City to Country – Parcels of Hope”, which invited Brisbane children to make a gift parcel with a letter and a return self-addressed envelope for the country child to reply.

His project delivered a total of 500 parcels to children attending School of the Air in the districts of Charleville and Longreach.

Sabre Fazel was recently presented as a Nominee in The University of Queensland Create Change Award by The Honourable Di Farmer, Minister for Child Safety, Youth and Women and Minister for the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence, at the 2019 Seven News Young Achiever Awards Presentation.

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The ceremony was held at Royal on the Park Brisbane last 3 May 2019 and was attended by 400 guests.

“My mum says that is very important to be kind to others. On the News they said that some children on farms had never seen it rain and I thought that they must feel very sad, I just wanted to help cheer them up. We should let farmers know we care because farmers grow our food,” Sabre said.

*Sabre with mum and Hon Di Farmer (Photo: Supplied)*

“It was wonderful to see Sabre recognised for his project and we would like to thank Chanel 7 Young Achievers Awards program,” Sabre’s mum, Sarah Yip said.

“I work with corporate leaders in embedding empathy and kindness into workplace culture and to see that my son has heard the message makes be extremely proud. We hope this inspires others to reach out and be kind to one another,” she said.

Relish Authentic Flavours and Aroma of Iran at The Persian Restaurant in Bardon

You may not have tasted Iranian food quite like the one served at The Persian Restaurant at MacGregor Terrace in Bardon. For Middle Eastern cuisine that has set the bar in the area for nearly a decade, The Persian Restaurant is a favourite of locals but also gets frequent visitors from outside Brisbane.

Diners come back to this busy establishment for its rich, authentic Iranian food flavours and aroma. Regulars return for a filling serving of kababs and grilled eggplant, or a banquet of Persian or Middle Eastern platters with dolmeh, kashk-e-bademjan, hummus, falafel, and a choice of gluten-free bread.

The menu at The Persian Restaurant has a varied selection of appetizers, salads, and the main course like lamb or chicken paired with Basmati rice. Dessert choices are also a delight and the Iranian Baklava with rose water syrup comes highly recommended.

*Photo Credit: The Persian Restaurant/Facebook*

The ambience at The Persian Restaurant is also a celebration of colourful Iranian culture, where walls are filled murals that depict its history.

Persia was home to one of the earliest cultures in the world and the preparation of Persian food has been developed and passed on from generation to generation. Dining at this place can be a pretty special experience.

The Persian Restaurant is open from Tuesday to Thursday at 5:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and from Friday to Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

“Went for lunch with a friend for her birthday. Food is delicious, love the lamb shank, so tender and juicy. Love the dips with the soft pillowy flat bread. And the chicken cooked with pomegranate, it is so unique and tasty. Very lovely service. Highly recommended”
~ Rikke Fung, via Facebook

“Occupying a large space in the old Bardon Shopping Centre on Busy McGregor Terrace, this multi-purpose space provides a very authentic experience with friendly staff, good food and… is BYO. Hurrah! Although influenced by the country’s Arab Muslim neighbours, Iranian food also owes much to its Indo-European origins. Herbs spices fruit and nuts feature to flavour proteins and rice giving a delightfully different experience at a low price. Huge servings! We will be back tomorrow.”
~ Aberdeen, via Trip Advisor

“We are from Sydney and passed by The Persian Restaurant a couple of years ago and liked the look of the place and the menu, so decided on a future visit to Brisbane, we’d check it out. We finally got to visit the restaurant around a week ago as we were back in Brisbane. We weren’t disappointed as the food was very good. The meat was cooked really well and everything was really tasty.”
~ Stephen B. Cohen, via Google Reviews

Bardon Latrobe to Get $500K Infrastructure Funding

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Bardon Latrobe Football Club will receive $500,000 government funding to improve its local community sport infrastructure.

Dr Phil Cowlishaw, president of the football club, said the grant will benefit the whole community and will improve facilities heavily used.

In 2018, the club’s application for a $250,000 grant from the Brisbane City Council was approved. It will be used to build a new changing room facility at Bowman Park.

Dr Cowlishaw said the $500K grant they will receive from the Federal Government will be used to complete that work, plus renovate the toilets and referee’s rooms, build an all-access disabled toilet, and upgrade the clubhouse.

He revealed they haven’t had an upgrade since the 1990s and they desperately need a makeover.

“I’m most pleased that we will be able to provide facilities for our female members,’’ he said.

Dr Cowlishaw said the northern end of the current clubhouse can now be developed to provide modern bathroom facilities for their members and visitors.

In turn they will redevelop the ‘old’ changing rooms into a multi-function bathroom with baby changing facilities and disabled access.

Football Queensland Infrastructure and Government Relations consultant David O’Leary said the development of club facilities is a key strategy of Football Queensland to aid in growing the game. He said that there is no doubt upgrading facilities is a key driver to increasing and retaining participants within communities.

The grant is part of the second $30 million round of the Government’s Community Sports Infrastructure Program. Bardon Latrobe is among the 11 Football Queensland affiliated clubs to receive funding from the Federal Government.

The ten other Football Queensland affiliates approved for funding are Callide United FC, Dolphins FC (Mackay), FQ South West Zone, Coomera/Gold Coast CC, Holland Park Hawks FC, Maroochydore FC, Moreton Bay United FC, North Brisbane FC, Northern Beaches UFC, and Rochedale Rovers FC.

Mother’s Day Gift Ideas: Score Queensland-Made Items for Mum at the Mt. Coot-tha Botanic Gardens Pop-Up Shop

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A special arts and crafts showcase is popping up at the Mt. Coot-tha Botanic Gardens, where you can score unique Queensland-made gift items for your beloved mum, just in time for Mother’s Day.

The pop-up shops will be open on Saturday and Sunday, the 27th and 28th of April 2019, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The stores will specifically be set up at the garden’s auditorium.

Hosted by the Brisbane Visual Arts Community (BVAC), the Mother’s Day pop-up shop will feature the creations of local artists and crafters like Kate Bray, Wendy Goode, Jan Steer, and Louise Sanders, who are members of different arts and crafts groups in Brisbane and Queensland.

*Photo Credit:* *BVAC – Brisbane Visual Arts Community/Facebook*

The Mother’s Day pop-up is the first of two events held by the BVAC every year. The second pop-up happens before the Christmas rush in November.

This is an opportunity for the art community in Brisbane to have a regular means to showcase their work to the public.

If you are an artist with a group of more than three members, you may also become part of the BVAC, which has monthly meetings at its home base in the Wellers Hill Arts Hub in Tarragindi.

Love Paella? Come to the Pop Up Paella Patio Every Sunday at Bardon

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Are you aware that there’s a Paella Patio popping up every Sunday at MacGregor Terrace in Bardon? If you want to eat or learn to cook this Spanish Valencian dish, a chef will prepare and create the paella right in front of you.

The pop-up paella is open from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Pata Negra Brisbane. The chef will also offer tips and tricks on how to prepare this flavourful rice dish.

The ingredients used in creating the paella, including gluten-free options, are from the Spanish Deli next door. Since the pop-up is at the patio, you may bring your dog for Paella night if you like.

Paella originated from the coastal areas of Spain centuries ago. It is always served in a large but shallow pan and it is the most popular Spanish dish.

This dish is filled with hearty seafood mixed with chorizo and spices like saffron. Some variants, however, may also include chicken.

*Photo Credit:* *Pata Negra Brisbane/Facebook*

While you’re at Pata Negra, you may as well order the Spanish wines from the bar to match with the paella or order their other dishes. You may also brush up on your Spanish language as the staff at Pata Negra are fluent.

Learn a Bit of Spanish

Pata Negra also hosts free Spanish lessons at the restaurant every second Thursday evening of the month. It takes place from 6:30 p.m. to 8:20 p.m.

Teacher Maria’s classes are relaxed since it is not structured. Rather, she’ll teach you common Spanish phrases to use in conversations.

The Spanish language classes are limited to 10 people per session.

Pata Negra supports The Australian Spanish Socio-Cultural Association (TASSCA).

Bardon Girl Guides: Empowering Young Ladies in Queensland for 100 Years

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Bardon joins the rest of Queensland in celebrating Girl Guides centennial this 2019!

Established in 1919, Girl Guides is where young ladies foster friendship, build their character, acquire leadership, learn valuable life skills, and empower themselves to make a difference in society.

The organisation regularly holds meetings, sleepovers, campings, expeditions, hikes, and other activities that match the girls’ interests and abilities. The more experienced Girl Guides are also given the opportunity to travel and join other activities around Australia and across the globe. The sisterhood is part of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS).

One of Girl Guides’ most prestigious members is Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk, who is also commemorating the group’s 100th year.

“I remember my time as a Girl Guide and the valuable lessons I learnt along the way. Not only were the values taught at home reinforced, I was introduced to a leadership program that has helped shape my political career. I look out at all the fresh, young faces and offer this advice; take hold of every opportunity Girl Guides Queensland offers you; continue to formulate opinions, voice them and embrace the experiences that lay ahead,” Ms Palaszczuk said of her experience.

*Photo Credit:* *Girl Guides Queensland/Facebook*

The Girl Guides program is open to children from 5 to 18 years old. Interested ladies who want to become a part of this community are given a four-week trial before they make a firm decision to stick with the group.

Young girls who still wish to be a Girl Guide but may be set back by other commitments like school work or a family situation, and thus cannot join the activities regularly, can sign up to be a Lones Guide.

*Photo Credit:* *Girl Guides QLD: Bardon District/Facebook*

Those with limited physical abilities or have special needs may also join as Nowra Guides and buddy up with the rest of the girls. Nowra Guides, however, also a have a separate indoor camping activity.

Being a Girl Guide, however, can be a lasting and life-long experience as the younger ones may eventually become members of the Trefoild guild (18 years old and above), olaves (18 to 30 years old), and unit leaders.

There are 16 regions with at least 140 districts that make up the Girl Guides Queensland. In Bardon, the community is located at Cecil Road near the Bardon Bowls Club and the Brisbane River.