Despite the playing season for some of our sports being over and the boots hung up in the locker room, club activities are still on going and I might add, in a very positive fashion. At Noosa’s Dolphin Park, home of rugby union in our community, last week the club once again continued on its very progressive and positive way.
On Friday we saw the completion of a new roof on the club house. This renovation which is a massive step forward for the club, was funded through grants and support from the Noosa Council. Speaking on behalf of the club, President Donald McKill said, ‘’Our club would like to thank the Noosa council for their on- going support and also all those involved in any way shape or form, with this project. It was not just the new roof, but also the laying and concreting of new pathways around the new gymnasium and work shed that has given us a very positive week.”
Starting Friday, the necessary form work for the concreting was done: then at 6am Saturday, what is referred to by the club president as Team Noosa, some 22 volunteers, tradies, players and supporters gathered for the actual concreting: by midday it was all done. Paths were finished, gear washed down and a healthy cook out enjoyed.
Interesting to note the number of life members and old boys amongst the work force: people like Kerin Kearney, Max Gunthorpe, K.D, Digger Munro and many others.
Also, during the past weeks, the Dolphins had the opportunity to extend the hand of friendship to the Noosa Tigers AFL club. While undergoing their upgrading of grounds and drainage, their players were invited to use the Dolphins playing fields for training purposes: yet another example our community saying ,all for one and one for all. With so much of the media concentrating on the negative aspects of the current times,( things of which we are already aware) it is good to see that the positive attitude is in some communities such as ours, alive and well.
To close off the morning president Donald McKill said , “I would like to take this opportunity to wish the Noosa Rugby community a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.”
When we think about our community efforts the Farmers Market and the Tigers AFL relationship, would have to be one of our communities most successful projects. “So successful has this been,” said Tigers President Rob Purvis, “that now a new agreement is under discussion: an agreement that will enable our two bodies to continue what can only be described as a major success for all involved.” Our families get their fresh foods and on occasions our local AFL teams get exposure of a somewhat different kind.
‘’On the market day which coincides with a junior game, the whole place is chockers,’’ said a spokesperson for the market, “This of course is a win- win, situation for both parties. After the families have finished shopping, the mums and dads will want to stay back and watch the game. A really good day out for the family. Another great community effort.” People who have been working behind the scenes to make this such a success are to be congratulated.
And a reminder: don’t forget the 24 December,the Farmers Market will be open from 6am till 12 pm.
With the health regulations now being changed on a regular basis, lets spare a thought for our essential servicers who are responsible for their upkeep: definitely not a job for the faint hearted. To make matters worse, that biggest celebration time of the year, New Years Eve is almost upon us. It is unfortunate that at this time, a small percentage will always leave their common sense at home.
In a flyer recently released it states, “The Queensland Police Service is finalising preparations for a multi- agency response to New Year’s Eve. Police, Ambulance, Noosa Council, Red Frogs and Hasting Street Association, are working together closely to provide logistical and other support to the expected large crowd of local revellers, expected across Noosa for New Years Eve. An emergency staging area will be established behind the Hasting Street Police Beat, housing a temporary medical facility and other support.
The precinct sees a large amount of people gathering to welcome in the New Year. With that could come some risky behaviours, particularly within a large group expected to congregate on the beach front.”
It is understandable that people want to let their hair down during New Year celebrations: however, we should always remember that we are responsible for our own actions and above all, show respects for the feelings of others. And remember that booze and beach don’t mix.
Good news for the management of the Sunshine Beach Surf Club. All tickets for the New Year Eve party have sold out and the house full sign has gone up. However, with the new club house being two levels, the New Year party will be held in the top level and the ground floor bar and restaurant will still be open to members and their guests to enjoy the occasion. Don’t forget the ground floor bar and facilities will still be open to members.
When sending out our thanks and best wishers for the New Year, we at Noosa Today, won’t forget a big thank you for our Noosa men and women who served on the sands of Afghanistan, as members of our defence forces. One such young man was Rohan Cunningham, who patrolled not only the sands of Afghanistan on two tours of duty, but also the sands of Noosa’s Main Beach.
And above all, thank you to the people of the Noosa community who have, in these tough times, worked to help others. All the best for the New Year.
