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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.

Get Your Kids into Coding by Signing Them Up in Clayfield College’s Code Camp

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Do your children love creating things? Are they always fascinated by technology? Sign them up for Clayfield College’s code camp happening from 9 April- 11 April where they will get to use their creativity whilst learning how to code.

Known as Australia’s highest rated school holiday camp, this event offers activities for children ages 5 to 13. Find out which camp suits your children based on their age and knowledge of coding:

Little Heroes (April 10-11)

Designed for kids ages five to six, the camp will teach young ones the important steps to becoming creators of technology. This camp requires students to bring their own tablet that will be used for coding.

Other activities for this two-day camp include board games around coding and problem solving. Apart from online activities, kids will also have fun with offline activities prepared for them.

Spark (April 9-11)

Recommended for kids ages seven to 12, this camp can help young ones start their Code Camp journey regardless of their prior coding experience.

By joining this camp, children will walk away with their very own app playable via the Code Camp Community App on iOS, Android or via any web browser. They will have an access to a range of video tutorials so they can continue coding at home.

3D World Builders (April 9-11)

It’s the world’s first 3D coding platform designed for kids to code, create and build spectacular worlds and apps. This camp is designed for children ages eight to 13 or those who have completed Spark and are ready to take on the world of pure JavaScript.

Designed for advanced learners, this camp will provide children with a solid understanding of Javascript and a confidence of being a Blast 3D graduate.

For booking details and further information about each camp, visit the Codecamp website or follow them on Facebook.

Coding for Brisbane Kids

In 2016, the Queensland Government reviewed the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education in Brisbane state schools. One of the main findings of the review confirms a need for more research in the emerging areas of engineering and computer programming in schools.

The Department of Education launched #codingcounts and have introduced robotics in schools and the use of digital technologies to answer questions and real world problems.

Clonlara in Clayfield: Among Brisbane’s Most Expensive Home Sales in 2018

Clonlara, a landmark home on Adelaide Street East, Clayfield earned a spot in the list of Brisbane’s most expensive homes sales in 2018.

Brisbane’s housing market has been performing well for the most part of 2018, until it lost steam, to end the year with an almost flat growth. That did not stop some Brisbane suburbs, however, from selling multi-million dollar homes.

One of the 19 expensive properties sold in 2018 is located right in the suburb of Clayfield, according to a Domain report.

150 Adelaide Street East, Clayfield

“Clonlara” sits on a 3,317-sqm parcel of land on 150 Adelaide Street East, Clayfield, where its neighbourhood earns a median monthly personal income of $3,123. This 102-year-old landmark home was sold for $7 million, smashing the previous suburb record of $6.75 million.

Constructed in 1916, Clonlara was named after a village in Ireland. It was the home of the late Sir Edward and Lady Dorothy Williams, which they bought in the late 1950s. The couple and their eight children, Edward, Sydney, Zilla, Judy, Therese, Tony, Elizabeth and Michael, lived there until 1999.

The property features six bedrooms — including a former bedroom that is now a dedicated dressing room, 3 bathrooms, two garage spaces, and two championship sized tennis courts.

There is a traditional sunroom, a pool, a meal/family room, and a large kitchen.

The little house that stands next to the tennis courts was built as a Christmas gift to the daughters of Sir Edward Williams.

Most of the Federation era details were also preserved such as the grand foyer to dining and lounge room.

This Queenslander hit the market in 2018, for the first time in 60 years, attracting buyers not only for its classic beauty but for its historical significance as well.

Clayfield among top suburbs for bicycle theft

If you think your home is the safest place for your bicycle, think again. According to the state’s peak motoring body, Clayfield locals and homeowners from several other suburbs need to be aware that bicycle thefts will most likely happen when their bike is parked at home.

Ninety-nine percent of bicycle theft cases involve bicycles taken from the home, the three-year claims data from RACQ revealed. The Gold Coast suburb of Mermaid Beach had the most claims for bicycle theft, followed by Clayfield, West Mackay, Southport, and Burleigh Heads.

Being home doesn’t make a bike safer from theft as many of these cases happen even while the owner is just nearby.

“Bicycles are being stolen from the front yard, apartment balcony, garage, decks and carports,” club spokesperson Lucinda Ross said.

“This is people’s property, and for those who rely on their bikes to get them to school or work, having it stolen can really put a spanner in the works,” she said.

“Make sure you close your garage, use a lock on your bike – even at home, and keep it out of sight.”

Queensland Police Service (QPS) said that bicycle thieves do not care what type of bicycle they steal, thus owners are warned to be vigilant and proactive when leaving their bikes unattended, whether in a public place, at work, or at home.

QPS provided these tips when leaving your bicycle unattended:

Always secure your bicycle with a locking mechanism and make sure it is a quality lock which is secured to a fixed object
Park your bicycle in well-lit areas with lots of pedestrian traffic and high visibility whenever possible
Take photographs of your bicycle and make a note of the serial number
Remove accessories such as lights, pumps and bike computers with you when you leave your bike unattended.