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Get Ready for Kerbside Collection in Clayfield

Residents, get ready to put your piles out as Kerbside Collection in Clayfield is coming up on Monday, 12 August 2019.

This weekend is the best time to get organised and prepare for the collection time. Remember that all items for collection should be in front of your property by 6:00 am of the collection day.

To help you be ready for the kerbside collection, here is the list of acceptable and unacceptable items for collection:

Items accepted during the collection

bath and laundry tubs
bicycles and sporting equipment
carpet and rugs
electronic waste (e.g. televisions and computers)
furniture and white goods (e.g. fridges and stoves)
small household appliances (e.g. fans and toasters)
wood products less than 1.5 metres

Items not accepted during the collection

bricks and concrete
commercial builders waste
car parts and tyres, including car batteries
dirt and stones
garden waste (e.g. trees, grass, potted plants)
gas bottles
general household waste (e.g. food scraps)
glass and mirrors
hazardous wastes (e.g. chemicals, oil, asbestos)
household waste that normally goes into your waste or recycling bin
liquids

As you start making your pile of items for collection, make sure to keep them tidy on the kerb whilst keeping the footpath or roadway clear. Also, take note that the Council will not collect piles larger than two cubic metres.

Scavengers, Assemble!

Kerbside Collection in Clayfield — *Photo credit: www.keng.id.au*

The idea of scavenging is not new since the kerbside collection is a great opportunity for others to get things that are still usable for free. This is especially helpful for those who need a couple of household stuff but are currently on a budget.

With all the piles that will be out there, who knows what treasure awaits a keen scavenger during this collection period. After all, one man’s trash is another man’s treasure, right?

Treasure hunting can be exciting, however, scavengers must not forget a few rules whilst scouring their biggest finds. Following are simple reminders for treasure hunters during the kerbside collection:

Leave it the same way you found it (or better). You probably found that pile neatly stacked up. After going through the pile, try your best to leave it as neat and presentable as possible.
Maximise your time. It would be a good idea to check out various piles in the area first to get a picture of what is out there.
Keep a list of what you need. It is certainly tempting to get several things for free but it is better to stick to a list of what you need. Otherwise, you might end up getting something that you will just throw away after some time.
Avoid conflicts. Try to stop by a pile without other scavengers. This way, you will avoid wanting what the other person found before you.

Donating Usable Items

Kerbside collection is certainly helpful for those who want to get rid of huge unwanted items from their home. However, if you think that you’ve got a lot of items that are still usable, you can choose to donate them instead.

You can either give them to friends and family or donate them to a local charity or other reuse and recycling organisations. The following organisations are recommended by BCC to help you reuse and recycle large household items.

GIVIT
National Association of Charitable Recycling Organisations Inc. (NACRO)
Council’s tip shops

Dine Amidst a Majestic Ambiance at Princess Thai in Clayfield

If you’d like a change of scenery and eat somewhere different without travelling too far, the place you’re looking for might just be Princess Thai Restaurant in Clayfield.

As soon as you enter this establishment, located on Sandgate Road, you’ll feel like you’ve been transported abroad. Most people’s first impression of Princess Thai is sealed by its majestic ambiance and awe-inspiring wall decorations. However, your dining experience should get even better as the food they serve is simply divine.

*Photo Credit: Princess Thai Restaurant/Facebook*

Princess Thai serves high-quality and authentic Thai that some say could be one of the best in the Northside. Colourful, flavourful and served in large portions, you’ll get bang for your buck with every order.

The menu selection is extensive, which includes popular dishes like Spring Roll Pork, different choices of curry, Pad Thai, stir fry, dumplings, salads and roast duck. However, the restaurant also offers three special sets for first-timers who might not have any idea what to order but would like to try the best in the menu. Princess Thai also serves gluten-free options.

Price points for this restaurant average $14 to $20 per dish. The servings are large, though, so it’s best shared with families or group of friends.

Princess Thai opens Monday to Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and from 5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. On weekends, the restaurant is closed for lunch and open for dinner. They also welcome takeaway orders and accept BYO wine for a $4 corkage fee.

“I like Thai food but never held it in the same high regard a lot of people seemed to. This has all changed after visiting Princess Thai. The Princess curry in particular was amazing with a depth of flavour I’d never experienced. The Pad Thai was also fantastic with chicken and tofu that melted in your mouth. The staff are lovely and accommodating and the decor is excellent. Highly recommended if you are in the area. Mains start at about $17 but are designed to be shared and are quite large.”
~ Jawacode, Google Reviews

“My first time here. My wife is Thai so we tried this restaurant I had the roast duck salad and seriously called the owner out at the end of the night and told him it was the best duck dish I’ve ever had and we eat at many Thai restaurants. The combination of spice offset by the sweetness of orange and strawberry mixed with the traditional Thai herbs cashews was mouth-watering. Excellent food service and the beautiful atmosphere. The best part was the meals are priced cheap.”
~ Gaetano Caputo, Facebook

“We have eaten here many times and the food is consistently fantastic. Each meal is tasty and distinctive with real Thai flavours and proper chilli. Would highly recommend the Princess Curry. This place is a Clayfield staple!”
~ Anna, Zomato

Council to Allocate $2.5M for Clayfield Roadwork Projects

Adelaide Street, Clayfield (Photo Credit: Google Street View)

In its annual plan and 2019-20 budget, Brisbane City Council has set aside more than $800 million for infrastructure upgrades for a number of suburbs, including Clayfield.

Clayfield will get more than $2.5 million in funding for road resurfacing, congestion busting projects, local network improvements, and major intersection improvements.

These streets in Clayfield are about to get the following amounts:

Winifred Street/Drane Street/Victoria Street – $149,000
Adelaide St – $121,000
Gellibrand Street – $150,000
Sandgate Rd at Birkbeck St – $28,000
Widdop St – $2,071,000
Shirley Street – $27,000

Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner highlighted in his budget speech how Brisbane is a better place than it was in the past because of the LNP administration’s aim to build infrastructure the city and suburbs need.

“Our team invested record funding into Council’s buses and bikeways and doubled the number of CityCats on the Brisbane River, built new ferry terminals and delivered Australia’s first green bridge,” he said.

The Lord Mayor cited ‘strong financial management’ as the reason why the administration continues to deliver major infrastructure whilst keeping the city’s books balanced.

In 2019-20, Council is expecting to receive a number of contributions from the Australian Government’s Urban Congestion Fund to support upgrades to the urban road network to reduce congestion and to ensure commuters get home quicker and safer.

Once funding agreements are in place and timing of works determined, the projects will be reflected in this budget program.

To find out about the 2019-20 Budget, visit the Brisbane City Council’s website.

Celebrate Music at Clayfield College’s Jazz on the Green

Would you like to see the Clayfield College Big Band and Brisbane Boys’ College Big Band perform onstage with Queensland’s leading community wind orchestra?

Queensland Wind Orchestra will be the main presenter of the event. It will take place at the Clayfield College Oval from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm on 21 July 2019.

If you’re from Clayfield College or know someone studying at one of Australia’s leading schools, it’s an opportunity to extend your support to the college.

QWO proudly will bring together university students and graduates, music teachers and professionals from non-musical fields.

This high-standard community ensemble consisting of approximately 45 musicians share a desire to develop their ensemble musicianship in a challenging and dynamic environment.

Now in its 10th year, the QWO continues to perform an annual concert series comprising an exciting range of repertoire with some of Queensland’s finest conductors.

Admission fee is $5 for children and $15 for adults. You can pay at the entrance or online to secure your tickets.

For further information about this upcoming event, visit the Clayfield College website.

About Clayfield College

The college has a proud history of offering a Christian learning environment in which students are encouraged, nurtured and inspired to achieve personal excellence.

It is located in the inner-northern Brisbane suburb of Clayfield, only six and a half kilometres from the central business district and served well by public transport.

Eagle Junction State School in Clayfield Celebrates Japanese Day

The Eagle Junction State School in Roseby Avenue is celebrating Japan’s rich culture by hosting a Japanese Day.

Scheduled on Wednesday, the 26th of June 2019, the Japanese Day festival, also known as Nihon Matsuri, will run from 8:35 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. by the school library.

Activities during this event will include a showcase of Japanese music and art through drumming performances and calligraphy. The highlight of the event will be a rakugo, a unique form of Japanese entertainment.

During the rakugo, one person sits on stage and uses paper props to tell a story. The themes are usually comical and the storyteller plays up the characters by changing the tone of his voice.

At lunch, bento boxes from SAKANA Japanese Dining Bar will be distributed to the guests.

Photo Credit: SAKANA Japanese Dining Bar/Facebook

This event requires a sign-up with the student or parents’ Munch Monitor accounts.

Twelve9teen Sports Physiotherapy in Clayfield to Host Talk on ACL Injury Prevention in Teens

A talk concerning the health of teenagers and their knees’ health will take place at the Twelve9teen Sports Physiotherapy at 695 Sandgate Road in Clayfield.

Set for Tuesday, the 4th of June 2019, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., this educational health event aims to raise awareness regarding the prevention of ACL injury.

Teens who are active in sports are at higher risk of a specific type of knee problem called paediatric anterior cruciate ligament injury. In recent years, there has been a concerning rise in this type of ACL injury among individuals below 18 years old.

ACL injuries that develop early could lead to chronic and lifelong diseases like osteoarthritis once the children become adults and their body structure matures.

*Photo Credit: twelve9teen sports physiotherapy/Facebook*

Orthopaedic surgeon Dr Ivan Astori and Specialist Sports Physiotherapist Dr Loretta O’Sullivan-Pippia will be the resources speakers of this event. They will discuss ACL diagnoses, treatment, management, rehabilitation and returning to actively play sports that may be valuable to parents with kids in sports, coaches, sports club members and those in the health care.

Interested parties may express their intent to attend the talk by phoning 32561219 or emailing stuff@twelve9teensportsphysiotherapy.com

Food and drinks will be served at the affair.

Here’s the Best Place to Buy Fruits and Vegetables in Clayfield

Photo Credit: Clayfield Markets Fresh/Facebook

When you’re looking for a great selection of fresh produce at great prices, there is no better place to go to than the Clayfield Markets Fresh.

Located at the corner of Sandgate Road and Junction Road, the market is just a five-minute walk to the Clayfield Station, allowing for a cheap and easy way to arrive and enjoy.

This one-stop shop offers a wide variety of top quality fruit and vegetables, delicious deli items and fresh cut flowers all delivered with exceptional customer service.

One of the features of the market is the fresh Delicatessen where you can purchase a wide variety of fresh cut cheeses and meats, or choose from some 25 varieties of olives.

The green grocer also provides a great range of Spanish and Italian meats. They have jamon, prosciutto and salamis as well as fresh antipasto, olives and freshly made gourmet dips.

“This place has the freshest fruit and veggies in the area. The flowers they sell are also very good and sometimes surprise the wife. We love shopping locally and supporting local businesses and we find this shopping centre full of good quality food,” one patron said.

Photo Credit: Clayfield Markets Fresh/Facebook

In addition to fruits, vegetables, and meat, Clayfield Markets Fresh offers many other quality food products like yoghurts, nuts, eggs, chocolates and bread.

Clayfield Markets Fresh is open seven days a week from 6:00 to 7:00 pm.

One of Chermside’s Most Popular Cupcake Shops Touches Down in Clayfield

Photo Credit: The Cupcake Patisserie/Facebook

The Cupcake Patisserie, a much-loved dessert shop in Chermside known for its fresh and homemade cupcakes and cakes, is opening its second location in Clayfield.

Owners Aimee Wilcox and Amanda Scott excitedly announced they are currently getting the new store ready, in time for its anticipated launch in mid-to-late May 2019.

The Cupcake Patisserie will take over the former vegetarian cafe Two Tables site along Sandgate Rd, on the border of Albion and Clayfield.

Cupcake fans can expect to find over 25 flavours of cupcakes from the new store. With a rotating line-up of featured hand-decorated baked goods, The Cupcake Patisserie ensures its fans freshly baked goodies using all natural ingredients without artificial preservatives.

The cupcakery will offer nine everyday favourites that run through all seasons: double choc, red velvet, Tim Tam, Fairy Floss, salted caramel, rocky road, choc fudge and choc peppermint.

In addition to cakes and cupcakes, the ladies will come up with cookies, muffins, slices and brownies, with new gluten-free and vegan options in the soon-to-open store.

For their customers who want to celebrate their tailwagger’s birthday, the duo will introduce a range of pet treats, including doggie birthday cakes and biscuits. Like their desserts, the pet treats will also be available for delivery.

To stay updated about The Cupcake Patisserie’s launch in Clayfield, check out their website or follow their Facebook page.

Spend a Productive Saturday Learning Crochet in Clayfield

Photo Credit: Brisbane Mums Group/Facebook

If you’ve got three hours of leisure time to spare on a Saturday in Clayfield, then you might be interested to join a creative, productive and relaxing activity. Once a month, the Brisbane Mums Group get together to chat and eat while they finish their crochet projects.

On Saturday, the 27th of April, at 10:00 a.m., the group will once again meet to conduct a Crochet Beginners Class for those who want to learn and start a crafting hobby. This invitation is open not just for Clayfield residents as those from Nundah or West End may also sign up.

During this three-hour session, participants will be taught important crochet basics and terminology. They will also be expected to make their very first granny square to proudly share to the club’s Facebook Group.

While some people may regard crochet as a popular activity fit for grandmothers or hipsters, century-old scientific studies believe that it is beneficial to mental health, skill development and diversional therapy to help let go of your stress and worries. Moreover, crocheting with a group of people would be a great opportunity for making friends and learning from seasoned crafters.

*Photo Credit:* *Brisbane Mums Group/Facebook*

If you enjoy the beginners class, then you can move on to the next levels of crochet classes with the Brisbane Mums Group:

Corner to Corner Class (C2C)
Crochet Stitches Class
Grantastic Square Class

The Crochet Beginners Class cost $69 per person and you may book online or call 1300 32 22 32 to reserve a slot and learn more details about the class and the club. The next class will be on the 22nd of June.

Are You Ready for This Spawtacular Easter Egg Hunt for Pooches in Clayfield?

As part of the world’s biggest doggy Easter Hunt, Mad Paws is bringing their eggciting event for pooches in Brisbane.

On Saturday, 13 April 2019, dog lovers can bring their fur-babies along and take part in Brisbane’s first Easter Egg Hunt for dogs in Clayfield.

Expected to be the world’s largest Easter Egg Hunt for dogs, the event will simultaneously start at 11:00 a.m. at Kalinga Park and several other venues across five states and territories.

Apart from Clayfield, Brisbane, other doggy Easter Egg Hunts will take place at Sydney, Canberra, Darwin, and Melbourne.

Those who will be able to attend this special event will not only be part of Brisbane’s first Easter hunt exclusive for dogs but will also get the chance to meet and mingle with other fur-babies and paw-rents who will make history.

What is an Easter Egg Hunt for dogs?

In this event, dogs will be celebrating Easter with a quest to find dog-friendly Easter treats hidden around Kalinga Park. As if the treats are not enough for your furry friend to enjoy the day, more prizes also await the dog who finds the most Easter treats!

This is probably one of the best ways for dog-lovers to celebrate Easter with their beloved pets. Take note that the event also includes fun games and free advice from dog trainers. Pet-owners will also have a chance to be part of Brisbane’s thriving community of dog lovers.

Entry to Brisbane’s Easter Egg Hunt for Dogs is free and open for everyone to enjoy.