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2 Antique Buyers in the Gold Coast Area With Covid having forced us to spend plenty of time at home, many of us have taken to sorting our drawers and cupboards. Now is a fantastic opportunity to turn those unwanted items into cash. “We are keen buyers, especially of the items listed on our advert (see page 3). Everyone has something we want to buy, and nothing is too small for our consideration. We are just as happy to buy one item, as we are buying 10,000!”, says Mike Cornish, chief buyer for the company. The buyers will be in a convenient location in the area very soon (see page 3). If you are in doubt about any items you wish to sell, take them in for an instant appraisal. Especially wanted by the buyers are any gold jewellery items, broken or not, antique jewellery, collectables such as military medals, old coins and banknotes, and mechanical watches. Gold and Silver still at high prices With the gold price still at higher than traditional levels, right now would be an opportune time to go through the jewellery box and dig out those old gold chains, rings and brooches and turn them into cash. Mike says, “Now is a great time to sell. We will buy anything made of gold – old jewellery, coins, virtually anything, even gold teeth! We also need silver in any form, including cups, cutlery, old coins, even teapots and the like.” Old coins can toss up a rarity Check those drawers and cupboards, you may have a rarity lurking amongst your coins. “We want to see any old foreign coin accumulations. We will be quite happy to go through your coins on the spot and give you an idea of what we can pay. You just never know what can turn up!” Rolex and mechanical watches wanted Mechanical watches are needed urgently by the buyers. “Collectors at this stage want brands such as Rolex, Omega, Patek Philippe, Tag Heuer, and Longines, just to mention some. These brands can command good prices depending on the condition and model. In any event we will buy any mechanical watch, even if it’s only a few dollars for parts,” says Mike. “If you are unsure, bring any watches to us at the venues to have them appraised,” he said. Whilst we have a Covid safe environment at the venues, we also offer home visits for those unable to come to us. See our advert for home visit slots and get in touch to book yours in. See advertisement page 3 for details > Book lovers and storytellers rejoice for the 31st annual Somerset Storyfest Writers' Festival! This year's festival will see 40 of the country’s most celebrated authors, illustrators and artists converge on the Gold Coast to inspire the next generation of writers and avid readers. In between daily sessions with authors and book signings at the Book Shop, you can also revel in a series of special public events including the Prologue Party with special guest Emma Memma, the annual Literary Lunch with Marina Kamenev, Gran Slam Live and the annual Craig Bassingthwaighte Long Table Dinner. Some of these are ticketed events so get in early to secure your spot. The Somerset Storyfest runs from Monday, 25 March till Wednesday, 27 March, 9am to 9pm. For more information > www.storyfest.com.au Somerset College, Somerset Drive, Mudgeeraba.
3 Mike & Nate Cornish will be travelling to the Gold Coast for 6 days only from Monday, 11th March, to Saturday, 16th March. We want to buy your unwanted items listed below. Please visit us at one of the venues shown below for an on the spot appraisal. If you live outside the area, have too many items to bring in or would like a home visit, phone Nate on 0426 820 646 NOW to arrange a time. These events are often compared to the ‘Antiques Roadshow’ on TV, but without the long queues. Don’t miss this opportunity! Fully Licensed Antique, Numismatic and Precious Metal Buyers with over 45 years Industry Experience. Security Supplied by Security International Limited. Mike Nate Buying Now Bank Notes (Aust. & World) • Decimal World Notes • Predecimal World Notes • Error and Misprint • Private & Trading Bank Notes • Specimen & Cancelled Notes • Star Notes • All World Notes Military Medals • Australian Military Medals • All Other Military Medals • Orders & Decorations • Bravery & Long Service Medals • Stars & Crosses • Groups & Accumulations • Collections Gold & Silver Jewellery All Modern, Vintage & Antique Jewellery, Rings, Chains, Bracelets, Earrings, Brooches, & Pendants, All Worn or Broken Jewellery Gold Coins Full and Half Sovereigns, $200 Aust., Bullion, Nuggets, Commemorative Coins, World Gold Coins, Holed or Worn, Gold Medals & Fobs Silver Coins Aust. – Crowns, Half Crowns, Florins, Shillings, Sixpences, Threepences, all coins from NZ, Great Britain, Fiji, South Africa, USA, Canada, Misc Silver Coins & Tokens, and all Other World Silver Coins Silver Sterling Silver: Tea Sets, Cutlery, Trophy Cups, Trays, Baskets, Vases, Jugs, Cigarette & Card Cases. Silver Bars of any size Australian Proof & Uncirc. Gold, Silver, Proof, Uncirculated, C-Mint, Old or Modern Coins and Sets, Collections & Accumulations. All RAM and Perth Mint. Any tins, bags, folders of old coins. Silver & Gold Bars, Pendants • Any size or weight, even unspecified • All brands including ABC, Perth Mint, Harrington, Engelhard, Geomin, and all other brands • Any condition • Also Platinum & Palladium coins/ bars Jewellery Watches (Modern & Vintage) Any Condition – working or not, Omega, Rolex, Tudor, Seiko, Longines, Tissot, Breitling, Tag Heuer, Cartier, Gold, Silver, and Other Watches, and all Pocket Watches. Watchmakers parts and tools. No Appointment necessary. No need to sort or clean coins. We’ll buy 1-10,000 items. All Jewellery, Rings, Diamond and other stones, Brooches, Pendants, Lockets, Bracelets & Bangles, Gold Cuff Links, Necklaces, All Broken or Worn Jewellery Are you moving or downsizing? Are you worried about security? Unwanted coins? Damaged jewellery? Are you no longer collecting? Do they sit in a drawer or cupboard? Are the family not interested? Would the money be more of use to you? 11TH MAR MONDAY SOPO (Star Lounge) 12:30pm – 2:30pm 36 Scarborough St Nerang RSL (Kapyong Room) 9:00am – 11:30am 69 Nerang St Home Visits 2:30pm – 6:00pm Phone 0426 820 646 For a Home Visit 12TH MAR TUESDAY Mermaid Beach Bowls Club (Function Room) 12:30pm – 2:30pm 2418 Gold Coast Broadbeach Bowls Club (Main Club Area) 8:00am – 12:00pm 169 Surf Parade Home Visits 2:30pm – 6:00pm Phone 0426 820 646 For a Home Visit 13TH MAR WEDNESDAY Tugun Bowls Club (Main Club Area) 9:00am – 1:00pm Kaleena St, Tugun Home Visits 1:00pm – 6:00pm Phone 0426 820 646 For a Home Visit Home Visits 3:00pm – 6:00pm Phone 0426 820 646 For a Home Visit 14TH MAR THURSDAY Coolangatta Senior Citizens Centre (Room 6) 9:00am – 1:00pm 2 Gerrard Street Home Visits 1:00pm – 6:00pm Phone 0426 820 646 For a Home Visit 15TH MAR FRIDAY Heritage International - www.heritageint.nz Missed us? Call Nate to oragnise a visit on 0426 820 646 Runaway Bay Tavern (Boardroom) 1:00pm – 3:30pm 10-12 Lae Dr Club Helensvale (Bowlers Room) 8:30am – 12:00pm 20-28 Discovery Dr Home Visits 3:30pm – 6:00pm Phone 0426 820 646 For a Home Visit 16TH MAR SATURDAY Pimpama Tavern (Function Room) 9:00am – 12:30pm 102 Pimpama Jacobs Well Rd The Well (Function Centre) 1:00pm – 3:00pm 58 Highland Way, Upper Commera
4 We are pleased to welcome Violet Kinnaird to our team... With four years of experience selling homes in the Northern Gold Coast, Violet may be a familiar face for some of you! We are so excited to have Violet onboard and a part of our team! Check out our recent client reviews: "Being a builder and developer for over 40 years the experience we had with Belinda and her team was probably the best experience we have had for a very very long time. She was very professional, very accurate with the price and the results say it all - within seven days the house was sold. She was never pushy for us or the buyer, just very well experienced. Highly recommend Belinda Beekman and her team" “We've had the privilege of working with Donna to sell our property on two occasions. Her performance was exceptional the first time, and we knew without a doubt that we'd return to her when we decided to sell again. We deeply appreciate the trust we placed in Donna, and each time, she exceeded our expectations. Donna isn't just a fantastic real estate agent; she's also a delight to collaborate with. If you're seeking someone who consistently goes the extra mile to ensure that selling your home is a delightful experience, Donna is the name to remember. Thank you, Donna, for your unwavering dedication and for making this process as stress-free as it can be!” "Violet was a pleasure to deal with when selling our property. She was approachable and informative and willing to go the extra mile to accommodate our selling price expectation. Violet was very proactive in getting our property on the market as quick as possible and conducted multiple open houses. Violet was efficient, knowledgeable, friendly and approachable. I would highly recommend Violet Kinnaird." Belinda Beekman & Donna Scheel - Locals of 22 years - Your Local Real Estate Agents with over 500 5-star client reviews see advert page 5 > Queenslanders can now choose to have a Digital Licence stored in their phone Queenslanders have been assured their personal information will be kept secure if they switch to the new Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) digital licence. TMR Deputy Director General, Customer Services, Safety and Regulation Geoff Magoffin said Queenslanders could now carry their driver licence, marine licence or photo identification on a mobile device. “This will provide convenience for the thousands of Queenslanders who already have everything else in their phone, including their loyalty cards, bank and credit cards,” Mr Magoffin said “Queenslanders can leave their wallet at home and enjoy the benefits of carrying their digital licence on their phone, safe in the knowledge their personal information is secure and private.” He said the Queensland digital licence met international standards for verifying, authenticating and keeping personal information safe, secure and private. “You can choose how much information you share and with whom you share it,” Mr Magoffin said. “This means your private data remains safe and secure while sharing only the necessary information to meet specific requirements. Additionally, the app incorporates robust security protocols which have been rigorously tested. These security measures safeguard your private information from identity theft and fraud.” The digital licence is optional and all Queenslanders will still receive their physical cards in the mail, even if they choose to go digital. “TMR recognises people have different preferences and not everyone may be ready to embrace the digital licence,” Mr Magoffin said, “so physical driver licences and other photo cards will continue to be issued.” The digital licence is free and accessible by downloading the Queensland Digital Licence app from your app store. “You don’t need to wait for your physical licence to expire before getting the digital licence,” Mr Magoffin said. “One of the big advantages of the digital licence is that information updates instantly. So, if you change your address or upgrade your licence class, you will see that information straight away.”
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6 5525 3595 | 0417 634 795 www.idealpools.com.au Qld Lic No: 1028908 Expert Pool Builders Gold Coast We Design We Innovate We Create Family Owned & Operated Gold Coast Pool Company With Over 30 Years Experience. DEAL DIRECT & SAVE! ORMEAU LEGAL | HILTON HARTLEY LAWYERS Pre-nuptial Agreements The last thing that anyone thinks about in a new relationship is making sure that they protect their financial interests. This is even more important when you are in better financial position than your partner or if you have children from a prior relationship. You can ensure that you protect your financial interests in the event of a break down in your relationship by entering into a Binding Financial Agreement at any stage of your relationship. This Agreement can set out what property is to be kept separate and how any joint property that accumulates during the relationship should be dealt with. Before entering into a Binding Financial Agreement both parties MUST seek independent legal advice. Where you and your partner are in agreement as to the terms of the Binding Financial Agreement, we can provide our services to draft the Agreement and provide you with legal advice (or to just provide advice where the Agreement may have already been drafted) on a fixed fee basis. This means that you will have certainty of what you will need to pay in order to have a legally binding and enforceable Agreement in place. For the month of March we are offering a free initial consultation to anyone who may have questions about their family law property settlement matters if they mention this article. Give us a call on 5610 8060 for our Pimpama office or 5540 7198 for our Ormeau office to book your obligation free initial consultation at no charge to you. see advert front cover Movies Under the Stars – SPIDER MAN Brien Harris Oval, 1 Peachey Road, Ormeau SATURDAY, 30 MARCH 2024 | 7PM to 9PM Spider-Man What better way to spend an evening than outdoors watching a movie under the stars? City of Gold Coast's Movies Under the Stars program is free, familyfriendly fun! On offer from August 2023 to April 2024, right across the city. Gather your family and friends, pack a picnic or take advantage of delicious food options available. Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Movie starts: 6:30pm Rating: PG Duration: 2hr 20mins Category: Animation/Action/Adventure If weather is uncertain, phone 07 5581 7016. Visit cityofgoldcoast.com.au/movies for more Movies Under the Stars.
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9 Microchipping and why it is so important What is a microchip? A microchip is a small chip encased in a glass cylinder (about the size of a grain of rice) with a unique identification number that can be detected with a microchip scanner. Unlike a collar or tag that could be lost or removed a microchip is a permanent and reliable means of identification for them. The microchip number is recorded on a microchip database registry with details about the animal and owner. It’s important to note that a microchip alone is not enough to ensure your pet’s safe return. It’s crucial that pet owners keep their contact information up-to-date with the microchip company. Also, a collar and ID tag is a good additional identification method to ensure your pet can be easily identified in case it’s found by someone who is not able to scan for a microchip. If you have any questions about your pet’s microchip please give the team at Pimpama City Veterinary Surgery a call on 07 5670 8971 and they can help you out. Monday to Saturday 8am - 6pm Phone: 5670 8971 Pimpama City Shopping Centre 102 Pimpama Jacobs Well Rd, Pimpama www.tambvet.com.au • like us @ TCYVet Hills Food Prescription Diets Flea & Tick Products Puppy Preschool Consultations Vaccinations Desexing Dentistry Soft Tissue Surgery Orthopaedics Digital Xray Dental Xray Ultrasound In House Laboratory GOT LOOSE, PEAKING OR CRACKED TILES? 0414 446 579 CALL DAN FOR A FREE QUOTE Internal & External Patio Floor Pool Coping Bathroom Wall & Floor Splashback TILES WE CAN FIX Service & Product Warranty 10 YEARS Australian Standards Tested 25 YEARS Proven Track Record 30+ YEARS BEFORE AFTER GOLD COAST OFFICE 07 5646 6344
10 WE HAVE 2 X $50 GIFT CARDS TO GIVE AWAY! WIN A $50 GIFT CARD (Coles Supermarkets, Coles Central, Coles Express, Myer, including Myer.com.au, Target, Kmart, Officeworks, Liquorland, Vintage Cellars and First Choice Liquor.) Simply complete the Crossword and/or the Sudoku puzzle and post to MARCH CROSSWORD COMPETITION or MARCH SUDOKU COMPETITION PO Box 3302, Burleigh Town City Q. 4220 Write your name and address on the back of an envelope. First correct crossword and first correct sudoku entry drawn will win. Entries close 10.04.2024 Winner notified by post. SU DO KU Instructions: The numbers 1 to 9 must appear in each row, column and 3 x 3 box. Numbers can not be duplicated. No. 180 1 7 2 1 5 9 3 2 8 9 3 8 3 6 4 6 4 7 7 9 6 1 5 Answer next month k c o c a n k k b WordWheel 50 The goal of a word wheel puzzle is to create as many words possible with the letters in the word wheel. You can only use each letter once and every word must have the letter in the centre of the wheel. Answers P 15 1. Turn Me On My Side And I Am Everything. Cut Me In Half And I Am Nothing. What Am I? 2. I Am Heavy And Hard To Pick Up, But Backwards I Am Not. What Am I? 3. How can you throw a ball as hard as you can and have it come back to you, even if it doesn’t bounce off anything? There is nothing attached to it, and no one else catches or throws it back to you. 4. What word looks the same upside down and backward? 5. What is unusual about the following words: revive, banana, grammar, voodoo, assess, potato, dresser, uneven? 6. I have keys, but no locks. I have space, but no room. You can enter, but you can’t go outside. What am I? 7. First, I threw away the outside and cooked the inside. Then I ate the outside and threw away the inside. What did I eat? Answers page 15 BRAIN RIDDLES CROSSWORD 180 by Mona Elliott ACROSS 1. LIGHT 8. ALP 9. AVERAGE 10. WRAPPER 11. WHOLE 12. LEG BONE 13. PROPAGATE 16. PORTENTS 19. EXUDE 21. REVISE 22. LEARN 23. SEXUALLY ATTRACTIVE 24. LOITERED 25. CEDES DOWN 2. MORE NAIVE 3. APE 4. ANTS 5. HELL 6. VERY ORNATE 7. ATISHOOS 13. THORN 14. TEST 15. EDICTS 17. PORTABLE 18. ANNOYED 20. MODISH ANSWER NEXT ISSUE. 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 11 12 13 15 16 17 18 20 21 23 1 8 10 14 19 22 24 25
11 After last year’s sell-out event drew a staggering crowd of close to 250,000, generating an estimated economic impact of $25 million, this year promises to be even more spectacular, with plans to expand the event along the iconic beachfront. “As we gear up for our second year, the anticipation and excitement are higher than ever. Given we sold out tickets for last year’s event, I strongly suggest you secure your space on Pacific Airshow Gold Coast is back! the sand very early,” said Pacific Airshow Gold Coast Director Kevin Elliott. “We’re building on last year’s smashing success, aiming to make Pacific Airshow Gold Coast an even more breath-taking experience. And there’s nothing like being there, on the beach with your family and friends. Whether it’s through our exclusive hospitality packages or the incredible line-up of performers, we’re 16 to 18 August 2024 committed to creating unforgettable memories for our attendees.” Prepare for three days of world-class aerobatics and jets, showcasing thunderous power and speed. The event promises a mix of heartpounding excitement and familyfriendly entertainment, stretching around 1.5 kilometres of the Surfers Paradise Esplanade. Tourism Minister Michael Healy said the inaugural Pacific Airshow had proven it was an event not to miss. “We saw hundreds of thousands of spectators hit the beach to witness what was a spectacular inaugural Pacific Airshow display and I have no doubt tickets will be hot property again this year. “The event was also a soaring success for the Gold Coast’s visitor economy, with visitors staying 110,000 visitor nights over the weekend – a welcome boost for local accommodation, restaurants and attractions. “We’re looking forward to seeing another world-class edition of the Pacific Airshow on the Gold Coast this year.” www.pacificairshowaus.com Building on the phenomenal success of its debut, Pacific Airshow Gold Coast is set to return to Surfers Paradise from 16 to 18 August 2024. 3 Bulk Billed Eye Tests 3 Most Health Funds Accepted 3 External Prescriptions Welcome *Excludes Maui Jim, Zeal and Oakley Sun RX $150 OFF COMPLETE PAIR Book your appointment today! PARIS MIKI OPTICAL Shop 18, 12 Sir John Overall Drive, Helensvale Plaza Phone 5580 5010 | www.paris-miki.com.au
12 Book now 5539 4255 or online www.spotlighttheatre.com.au 185 - 187 Ashmore Road, Benowa Italian Renaissance Alive | Grande Experiences Sat 30 Mar - Sun 4 Aug Experience the beauty and brilliance of the Italian masters in Italian Renaissance Alive, an immersive journey celebrating Europe's cultural rebirth. From the creators of Van Gogh Alive, this mesmerising experience covers the 14th to 17th centuries, showcasing masterpieces by Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Botticelli, Caravaggio and more. You'll be immersed in the era's explosion of art, culture, architecture, sculpture and literature. Witness iconic works like the Sistine Chapel, Mona Lisa, and Birth of Venus in a stunning digital multi-sensory gallery, accompanied by a powerful operatic musical score. Don't miss the chance to be transported through history's most influential artistic period. For further information and bookings www.hota.com.au 135 Bundall Rd, Surfers Paradise Community Notices FREE FOR NOT-FOR-PROFIT, SPORTING & COMMUNITY GROUPS email your notice to info@localnewsletters.com • Deadline 19 March for next issue SOUTH COAST RESTORATION SOCIETY OPEN DAY: Our Vintage Display is open on the second Sunday of the month. Step back in time and experience the technology of yesteryear on display at South Coast Restoration Society Living Museum. Many sheds to explore with various collections of items from a bygone era. ie stationary engines, water pumps, antiques, old tractors and heritage vehicles, a fully restored Steam Roller along Heritige Print. Refreshments available. Exit 49 of the M1. Take Rifle Range Road, entry is via the Pimpama Sports Hub entrance at the traffic lights. First left then follow the road up to the top of the hill. A great family day out. Something for everyone. Free entry GUANABA SOUTH COAST COUNTRY MUSIC CLUB, Heritage Park, 193 Rifle Range Road, Pimpama (Exit 49). Monthly Socials - 3rd Sunday at 12pm. Entrance fee $6.00 visitors, $5.00 members. Canteen, Licenced Bar & Afternoon Tea available. Great afternoon of talented Singers for your entertainment OR if you would like to sing with the band yourself, there are 3 practice sessions before the social to polish your songs for your performance. Contact Noelene (Secretary) 0419740756 or Peter (Music Coordinator) 0427293858. Find us on FB. Hall hire also available. PIMPAMA MEN’S SHED - 15 Clark Way, Pimpama, behind the School of Arts opposite Pimpama State School open from 8am to 12 noon Monday, Thursday and Saturday. The shed is equipped with excellent woodworking and metalworking equipment. Members can work on personal tasks, help with community projects, or just sit and have a cuppa and a chat. Social, health and welfare programs, specialty visits, and presentations are also offered. Contact Secretary sec.pms@outlook.com.au. SIP N SUP CLUB – GOLD COAST Meets every three weeks at a great restaurant around the Gold Coast. All men welcome for beer, wine and food. We critique restaurants, have guest speakers but most of all we have a lot of fun. Generally Thursday afternoons, however, some evening events, 16 meetings per year. Facebook and search for @sipnsupgc and/or phone Michel on 0412 757 535 or e: michel_44@bigpond.com CLUB OF PIMPAMA, a mixed Club, meeting at 9.30 am for 10 am, 4th Thursday monthly, at Pimpama Tavern, 102 Jacobs Well Road, Pimpama. We have a guest speaker, trivis, morning tea, fun and friendship each month. Bus trips, tours, outings, coffee & chat, lunches, theatre events and cards are some of the experiences offered. Contact: Kaye 0493 412 374/Dawn 0411 404 311/E: pimpama.@gmail.com A.R.A.G.C. CAR CLUB - We welcome all new members, we are a friendly light minded, small group of classic car lovers. We do monthly weekend runs to various points of interest, monthly midweekday lunches and meet most Saturdays at Expresso25, 1 Boat works Drive Coomera about 7.00am also a yearly weekend away. Christmas Party in December. We hold bi monthly meetings last Monday of the month at 6pm to 8pm at Nerang PCYC. We get together to attend various Classic and Vintage car events. Phone Terry 0413875737 or Peter 0493092341 QCWA - COOMERA BRANCH - The Queensland Country Women’s Association (qcwa.org.au) is for women of all ages, from all walks of life and with different life experiences. We enjoy getting together monthly on the 2nd Wednesday for friendship, sharing and developing skills in healthy cookery, knitting & crochet, public speaking, photography, floral art as well as fundraising for local community, state and international causes. Check us out on Facebook (qcwa Coomera), come to our Craft day on the 3rd Wednesday monthly, or call 0456625776. Children Welcome. HINTERLAND MODEL FLYING CLUB (HMFC) – Ever wondered what it’s like to fly a model plane or helicopter? Come and join us and learn new skills of building, repairing and flying! Club open every day at William Guise Foxwell Park, Shipper Dr, Coomera; best days to meet members is on Saturday or Tuesday morning. If you’re a newcomer to the sport members can offer advice and our instructors can help from start until you get your first licence. Being with a club allows you to use a purpose built facility, take excellent training and be part of a team. HMFC is associated with the MAAA and so you’re covered by insurance when flying at the field. More info: www.hmfc.com.au or contact the Secretary on hmfchonsec@gmail.com. (Front gate end of Shipper Dr, Coomera, opp. Coomera Houseboats site). JP SERVICES AVAILABLE at Coomera Police Centre, 11 DeBarnett St. Monday-Friday 8-11.30am, every Monday & Wednesday & Friday 1-4pm. No appointments required. COMMUNITY CARE BEENLEIGH offers No Interest loans (NILs) Financial Counselling & Professional counselling. Loans are available up to $2000 for essential goods & services with no fees & no interest you pay back exactly what you borrow. Counselling is provided in our rooms at Beenleigh and is available at no cost up to 6 sessions with no GP referral. Ph 07 3807 7355.
13 SOCIOPATH A Memoir By Patric Gagne ‘Your friends would probably describe me as nice. But guess what? I can’t stand your friends. I’m a liar. I’m a thief. I’m highly manipulative. I don’t care what other people think. I’m capable of almost anything.’ Sociopath: A Memoir is at once a mesmerizing tale of a life lived on the edge of the law, a redemptive love story and a moving account of one woman’s battle to create a place for herself and the 5% of the population who are also - like her - sociopaths. Ever since she was a small child, Patric Gagne knew she was different. Although she felt intense love for her family and her best friend, David, these connections were never enough to make her be ‘good’, or to reduce her feelings of apathy and frustration. As she grew older, her behaviour escalated from petty theft through to breaking and entering, stalking, and worse. As an adult, Patric realized that she was a sociopath. Although she instantly connected with the official descriptions of sociopathy, she also knew they didn’t tell the full story: she had a plan for her life, had nurtured close relationships and was doing her best (most of the time) to avoid harming others. As her darker impulses warred against her attempts to live a settled, loving life with her partner, Patric began to wonder - was there a way for sociopaths to integrate happily into society? And could she find it before her own behaviour went a step too far? ISBN: 9781529094909 | Format: Trade Paperback | Pub Date: 09/04/2024 Category: Memoirs, Autobiography: General, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Personal Memoirs | Imprint: Bluebird | Price: $36.99 JAMES by Percival Everett From the Booker Prize-shortlisted author of The Trees, comes an enthralling and ferociously funny novel that leaves an indelible mark, forcing us to see Mark Twain’s The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn in a wholly new and transformative light. The Mississippi River, 1861. When the enslaved Jim overhears that he is about to be sold to a new owner in New Orleans and separated from his wife and daughter forever, he decides to hide on nearby Jackson’s Island until he can formulate a plan. Meanwhile, Huck Finn has faked his own death to escape his violent father who recently returned to town. Thus begins a dangerous and transcendent journey by raft along the Mississippi River, toward the elusive promise of free states and beyond. As James and Huck begin to navigate the treacherous waters, each bend in the river holds the promise of both salvation and demise. With rumours of a brewing war, James must face the burden he carries: the family he is desperate to protect and the constant lie he must live. And together, the unlikely pair must face the most dangerous odyssey of them all . . . From the shadows of Huck Finn’s mischievous spirit, Jim emerges to reclaim his voice, defying the conventions that have consigned him to the margins. ISBN: 9781035031245 | Pub Date: 26/03/2024 Imprint: Mantle | Price: $34.99 BOOK GIVEAWAY TO ENTER write your name, address & phone on the back of an envelope and post to: 1: SOCIOPATH or 2: JAMES PO Box 3302, Burleigh Town 4220 • Entries close 10.04.2024. Winners book prize will be couriered so please provide a phone number. You may put phone number inside envelope if you are worried about scams... thankyou! Enter To Win Congratulations January Winners! $50 GIFT CARD SUDOKU: B. Naimo, Coomera CROSSWORD: J. Gagliardi, Upper Coomera DARKNESS RUNS DEEP BOOK COMPETITION W. Paulson, Oxenford | S. Jameson, Gaven J. Brown, Coombabah | K. Jenson, Coombabah L. Kentish, Coomera A LIFE OF HER OWN BOOK COMPETITION B. Bechaz, Ormeau | G. Potter, Pimpama Y. Shepherd, Pimpama | L. Robertson, Highland Park W. Cutters, Nerang Congratulations to our winners! We receive hundreds of entries for our competitions each month so keep on entering, you might be the next lucky winner! • 50g butter • 2 leeks, trimmed, thinly sliced • 2 garlic cloves, crushed • 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves, chopped • 1/4 cup plain flour • 3 cups milk • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil • 800g chicken thigh fillets, trimmed, cut into 2cm pieces • 200g cup mushrooms, sliced • 8 flour tortillas • 60g baby spinach • 1 3/4 cups tasty cheese, grated • Fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves,to serve Preheat oven 200C/180C fan-forced. Grease a 5cm-deep, 20cm x 30cm ovenproof dish. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add leek, garlic and thyme. Cook, stirring, for 8 to 10 minutes or until leek has softened. Add flour. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute or until combined. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly, until combined. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low. Simmer for 5 minutes or until mixture has thickened slightly. Season with salt and pepper. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until just cooked through. Add mushroom. Cook for 5 minutes or until mushroom has softened. Add 1 cup leek mixture. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes or until well combined. Place 1 tortilla on a flat surface. Top with 1/2 cup chicken mixture. Roll up to enclose filling. Place, seam-side down, in prepared dish. Repeat with remaining tortillas and chicken mixture. Add spinach and 1 cup cheese to the remaining leek mixture. Stir to combine. Spoon over tortillas in dish, spreading to cover evenly. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until cheese is melted and golden. Serve sprinkled with parsley. CHICKEN, MUSHROOM & THYME ENCHILADAS 20m prep | 45m cook | 6 servings
14 Peachey CG News President Mia’s Tip Did you know that strawberries are one of the few fruits that have their seeds on the outside? Strawberries are in season right now. Our local Jacobs Well farmers are planting up runners now. They love growing on raised mounds. These are so satisfying for kids to watch grow and eat. What to grow this month from Mia 1st Quarter of the new moon -Plant leafy vegetables. My choice for fruity vegie is beans, capsicum, chilli, luffas, squash, corn and tomatoes. After the full moon week- Plant root vegetables. Beetroots, carrots, leeks, onions, radishes, potatoes and sweet potatoes. A great tip is to plant carrots and onions or leeks together and give them plenty of sun. Herb of the month with Annemaree Heartsease, also known as: Johnny Jump Ups, wild pansy, Cuddle me, and Viola Tricolour This adorable little flowering plant is an annual, looking like a miniature pansy with purple, yellow and white flowers. You can put five of the flowers into a teacup and add boiling water for a cuppa, may require a teaspoon of honey, great for sore throats, swollen tonsils as it acts as an anti-inflammatory, agent, a tonic for good health and apparently a blood purifier. If you allow the tea to steep for up to 10 minutes, the flavoured water can be used for a wash to treat childhood eczema, cradle cap, dandruff and dermatitis. The flowers being edible can be added as a garnish on salads and sweet dishes. It can be grown in sun or shade and is a welcome addition to any garden. Picking the flowers will lengthen the life of the little bush. One that always brings on a delightful splash of colour in any garden patch. Enjoy! Free to beautify your space. Bring buckets bring your trailer fill them with bark chips for your gardens, walkways, under swing sets, etc. The storm season has delivered to us huge amounts of chips that we don’t have space for. Please come and help yourself. Great for no dig gardens or filling up space in raised garden beds. Located at the Peachey CG entrance on McCreadie Rd. Scraps for soil project. Please note at this time we cannot take any kitchen scraps. We will resume this soil making service in a few weeks. Community Share Chest is on site at Peachey. This is a service of a community pantry for all if you are passing by drop in and take a look. Grab something for your drive or grab something for someone else. Gifts of nonperishable food and small household items are welcome. PEACHEY CG EVENTS Crop Swap 1st Sunday of each month from 2pm each month. No $$ exchanged, come and swap what you grow or create. All welcome. Workshop 6th April Busting Myths in Subtropical Gardening Presenter Annemaree Mothers Yoga Circle Tuesdays 10-30am -12pm with Bella. Limited numbers please register to avoid disappointment. See QR code for all the details, 0490 129 856 mothersyogacircle@gmail.com Harmony Living Party Sunday 21 April 2024 , 11am - 3pm at Peachey Community Gardens, 13 McCreadie Rd, Ormeau Hills. In a world where hectic schedules and constant distractions can take a toll on our wellbeing, the Harmony Living Party offers a sanctuary of tranquillity. Here, amidst the lush surroundings of Peachey Community Gardens, you will discover a haven where wellness takes centre stage. At this enriching event, you will have the opportunity to: v Explore a range of health modalities, Services and products. vConnect with Professionals: to guide you on a journey of self-care, selfdiscovery, and self-love. The Harmony Living Party is a celebration of this philosophy, our aim is to unite the community in the pursuit of wellness and wholeness. For those of you who enjoyed the Art Hub with Peter last year, Pete will be back, offering small group Intuitive Art Coaching. He can usually be found in a local café pencilling out his surroundings. Mark your calendars and be part of this transformative event. More event information : 0424 171 019 Where is Peachey Community Garden? Corner of Tillyroen and McCreadie Roads Ormeau Friday Mornings: 9am -afternoon. Light morning tea provided. Saturday Mornings: Annemarie has a stall at the Helensvale High School Markets selling seeds, seedlings also offering a garden design service so you can grow at home. 6am – 11am Sunday afternoons: 3pm until the mozzies come out. Afternoon tea provided. Contact: Peachey Member 0424 171 019 Email: peacheycg@gmail.com
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