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Efforts To Save Animals Continue in Manly & Other Suburbs In Moreton Bay Region

The Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) is actively helping the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) in rescuing animals across Manly and other suburbs in the Moreton Bay Region.

In July, the RSPCA has rescued 234 animals and from January to June, they have managed to rescue 1,453 animals in the region with the help of the firefighters. The QFES is happy to be of help as this also shows the local community that despite their big builds, they have a compassionate side.

It seems that those who live in the region are very protective of the animals. In February of this year, the Mini Rescue in Moreton Bay has gained popularity due to their animal rescue efforts. The non-profit organisation rescues animals that are suffering on the streets and in the shelters.

The endeavour started out as a small animal shelter and now has become a statewide project reaching as far as north Queensland. With these efforts, the organisers have helped reduce the euthanasia rates in Rockhampton Pound. Through their online pledges, the local community also gets to help in helping transport animals.

Once the animals are with their organisation, they will worm, vaccinate and desex them. After this process, they will be given to foster carers. They also assist in educating new owners on healthy feeding and training.

Despite the rescue efforts of animal organisations and the RSPCA, the RSPCA recently encouraged pet owners to put desexing on top of their priority list during their Operation Wanted Campaign. The campaign offered 20% discount on desexing procedures at participating vets. Their aim is to reduce the number of litters and abandoned pets on the streets.

Have You Seen the Hidden Animal Figures on The Great Wall of Manly?

If you grew up or have lived in Manly for a while now, you have probably heard or seen the Manly Retaining Wall more commonly known as The Great Wall of Manly. However, did you know that there are hidden figures of animals on that wall?

History of the Manly Retaining Wall

The Manly Retaining Wall or The Great Wall of Manly was built in 1933. The wall’s charm is enhanced by its irregularly shaped stones which were quarried at Lytton.

The Manly Retaining Wall is located at the corner of Falcon, formerly known as Spring, and Wellington Streets, forming a cutting in the centre of each road.

Since the slope on the area was so steep, the road had to be divided in two to allow access to houses located on either side of the road.

Falcon Street was originally divided by an embankment which was so high and wide, it restricted access for two way traffic. A retaining wall has to be built to replace the embankment; however, the cost of construction would have been greater than the surrounding properties were worth.

To make the retaining wall materialise, Brisbane City Council District Engineer for Wynnum applied for a relief labour initiative.

The Unemployment Relief Scheme, introduced by the State Government in 1932, was a means of providing work projects for the unemployed during the Depression of the 1930s. The Brisbane City Council took advantage of this scheme to construct the retaining wall. The Council provided the tools and materials whilst the State Government provided the labour.

The plan for the 200-metre long wall was signed by the Designing Engineer and the City Engineer, Mr Gilchrist in February 1933.

Figures on the Wall

Emu on the Manly Retaining Wall Photo credit: I grew up in Wynnum/Manly/Facebook

As if the magnificence of the retaining wall was not enough, a talented worker was able to add interesting figures on the face of the wall. The man was said to be Leopold Sticher and he reportedly created 10 or 12 different figures on the wall.

Goanna on the Manly Retaining Wall Photo credit: I grew up in Wynnum/Manly/Facebook

These figures include kangaroos, emus, boomerangs, and human heads, one of which is apparently a likeness of the District Engineer in charge of works. Next time you pass by the heritage-listed wall, don’t forget to look for Leopold’s handiwork.

The Great Wall of Manly was entered into the Queensland Heritage Register on 5 October 1998 and is now a popular feature of the area.

Looking for more places to visit in Manly? Check out the Jan Powers Farmers Market in Manly for heaps of fresh produce and great food.

August Events In Manly

Go to a market or enjoy a free movie in Manly with these fun events happening this August.

4 August

Free Movie In the Park

Starting at 6:00 p.m. at the Little Bayside Park, enjoy a free movie with your loved ones. The movie will be Fantastic Mr Fox, which is perfect for your kids as well.

8 August

Free Zumba Gold

Ideal for older people who wants to sweat it and stretch it out, this Zumba workout is FREE! Presented by FSG Australia, this workout is also open to people with disability, mental health challenges, along with their carers. This happens every Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at George Clayton Park, 55 Lower Esplanade in Manly (classes are held under the trees behind the waterfront rotunda).

11 August

Inspiring Champions for Moreton Bay

Go on a community cruise to help protect Moreton Bay’s ecosystem by contributing to the Citizen Science activities from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Participants will head out to the Green Island with Moreton Bay Environmental Education Centre and some of the Bays’ Citizen Science organisations to check out the diverse corals and seagrass using underwater video gliders to help with the ongoing citizen science efforts monitoring the bay.

For more details, click here.

31 August

Masque Parade

Take out your costume and head down to the Royal Queensland Watch Squadron for a fundraising event, the Night Ninjas Charity. There will be great entertainment and a presentation by the “Snake Boss” Julia Baker. The charity helps homeless people.

You can get your tickets here.

4 & 18 August

Jan Powers Farmer’s Markets

An icon in Brisbane, Jan Powers Farmer’s Markets support the locals and get yourself fresh and locally-produced products. This market happens every first and third Saturday of each month.

Aside from shopping, they also offer entertainment within a festive atmosphere.

Every Sunday

Manly Creative Markets

Spend your Sunday at the park with great food, rides, arts and crafts, and many more from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. There will also be a dog wash so you can bring your doggos with you. It’s the perfect family affair!

This market is Brisbane’s oldest continuously operating market from the same location. It was established in 1991 and it runs every Sunday.

Sail Away In Manly

Go and sail away towards the sunset in Manly. The Second Wind Sailing will take you on board the Iceberg for a lovely time with the wind, the waves, and the water.

Owned by Cathie and Pete, The Second Wind Sailing offers an hour-long sail that captivates the beauty of the setting sun whilst riding the soothing waves on board their well-appointed yacht. To make the experience even better, they offer a glass of champagne, cider, or beer, or a non-alcoholic beverage as the sun sets, letting you toast the beauty of the golden skies with someone special.

Sailing on the Iceberg is a great idea for a romantic date or a relaxing time with friends and family. The yacht can accommodate up to eight passengers.

There are also several cruise options to choose from.

One-hour sunset cruise
Two-house Secondwind cruise
3-hour Captains cruise
5-hour Sealife cruise
8-hour mystery cruise

If you want to get on the sunset cruise, it runs for most weeks from the William Gunn Jetty on Manly Harbour marina.

For those who are seeking a bit more adventure, there are five- and eight-hour cruises that will give you more time on the water. You’ll get to discover nature as you delve into a sensitive marine green zone where dolphins, turtles and other marine life abound. The longest cruise will take you on a voyage to Moreton, Peeol, Coochiemudio or the Stradbroke Islands where you can explore secluded beaches and enjoy the beautiful seascapes.

For more information, click here.

Are you ready to sail?

For The Kids: Learn The Basics Of Fishing In Manly

For kids who wish to give fishing a try, head on over to the Fish Wise event on 15 July on Davenport Drive in Manly.

Starting at 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and open to anyone 10 to 17 years of age, Fish Wise is a free event that will teach young adults to learn how to tie fishing knots, cast a rod, and other fishing basics!

The event is held by 2 Bent Rods, a well-known fishing school that offers fishing lessons for adults and kids that happen once a week per term. The kids fishing school activities include:

Reading the beach
Yabby pumping
Bait netting
Cast net throwing
Knot tying
Different rigs
Bait fishing
Lure fishing
Crabbing
Cleaning & filleting
Gear maintenance

The upcoming term, the winter fishing school, will start on 21 July and end on 19 August. During the winter, the classes will run on weekends and will be held at different locations each week. All fishing equipment are supplied by the school.

For bookings for the Fish Wise event, you can call 0403 713 820.

BWIB Mixes Business with Pleasure at Biz Expo And Family Fun Day In Manly

Photo credit: BWIB

The Bayside Women In Business (BWIB) will be having their Biz Expo and Family Fun Day on 26 May from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron in Manly.

BWIB is a women’s networking group in the Brisbane bayside area who helps local small businesses get together with other aspiring business owners in the area for an exchange of ideas, sharing of experiences, possible mentoring and some regional networking.

The event will showcase local business owners, their products, and services. You can talk to business owners and get ideas if you’re looking for ways to get into business or to simply improve your existing one.

There will also be speakers at the event that will share their knowledge and experience on business and leadership.

Teri Cooper

Ms Cooper will be the first speaker of the day starting at 9:00 a.m. Her talk will be quite relatable, particularly for people who are just geeting their business off the ground. “Help I need a grant… support… and yes networking. What’s available and where to find it.”

Sue Mazur

At 10:00 a.m., Sue Mazur shares her secrets for rising above the crowd in her talk, “You are Amaaazzzing!!! But… are you on brand? Success Secrets for Standing Out!”

Amy Jackson

At 11:00 a.m., Amy Jackson will be talking about leadership. Her workshop is called “I’m a leader – now what do I do? The Identity Crisis of New Leaders.”

Sonia McDonald

At 12:00 p.m., Sonia McDonald will be conducting a workshop on “How To Rock Is As a Business Woman.”

Michella Francis

At 1:00 p.m., Ms Francis will take over and talk about “Identify & Managing: Bullying, Harassment & Sexual Discrimination. “

Cathryn Warburton

Wrapping up the workshops, Ms Warburton will be the final speaker at 2:00 p.m. and she will discuss “How To Bulletproof Your Business – Legal Essentials For Small Business and Horror Stories To Learn From.”

Throughout the day, there will be many activities for the whole family to enjoy, along with some great food for energy to keep everyone’s spirits up. Family and friends can tag along and check out the sailing scene or enjoy the free games.

There will also a raffle with a major prize of $1,000 up for grabs. Ticket proceeds will go to the Redlands Centre for Women.

Entry is FREE.

Address: 578 Royal Esplanade

Delight All Your Senses At The Jan Powers Farmers Market In Manly

Spend your Saturday shopping for fresh local produce and other unique items that you can find at the Jan Powers Farmers Market in Manly. Every first and third Saturday of the month from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., you can catch the market at the Manly Harbour Village.

Photo credit: Jan Power’s Farmers Market / Facebook

Delight yourself in rows of freshly cooked food such as baked goods paired with great coffee. Farmers are all lined up in stalls who sell delicious produce that you will love. Everything here will satisfy all your senses.

From marinated olives, locally harvested honey to organic meat, it’s just the perfect spot to be if you’re looking for fresh and delicious food.

Since the location of the market is just by the bay, keep an eye out for fresh seafood that come directly from the boats there.

There is also live entertainment that helps set a pleasant Saturday vibe whilst you fill your baskets with goodies or munch on delicious treats.

The market is dog-friendly, so you can take your four-legged buddies with you whilst you shop and dine.

One of the most popular markets in Brisbane, it is run by Sammy Power. They have markets in Brisbane City, New Farm, and Mitchelton as well.

Address: Little Bayside Park, Royal Esplanade

Taco Burger Expands In Queensland, Manly A Potential Brisbane Site

Perth’s hit Mexican fast food Taco Burger is eyeing Manly as a potential site.

Owned by Darren Faulkner, the fast food restaurant is expanding in Queensland, with Logan Central as their first location. The Logan Central venue is set to open on 22 May. Their second location, which will be in Jimboomba, is scheduled to open mid-year.

Mr Faulkner confirmed that the Logan Central site will be on Wembley Road, but there is no announcement yet about the location in Jimboomba as well as the potential Manly venue.

Other potential sites that they are considering are Toowoomba and Surfers Paradise. They are also looking into the possibility of opening a branch in Ipswich.

Taco with a Western Twist

Mr Faulkner started the restaurant out of his taco-craving whilst driving. He was on-the-go but he knew he wouldn’t be able to eat tacos on the road. This brought life to the concept of a taco burger and it was later on followed by a unique and wacky menu that adds a western twist to Mexican delicacies.

He first opened two ghost kitchens and have the food delivered via UberEATS and Deliveroo. His food became popular and eventually, he established the first Taco Burger restaurant.

The mouthwatering Taco Burger consists of season beef, cheese, sour cream, crunchy tortilla chips, ketchup, fresh lettuce, fresh avo on a brioche bun.

They also have other unique burgers such as the Chili Con Carne Burger. For those looking for the real deal, the restaurant also has the Mexican style Chili Con Carne. Complete the Mexican feast with their Mega Nachos.

Keep an Active Lifestyle While Having Fun at BOUNCE Tingalpa

Take Your Workout to the Next Level in BOUNCE Tingalpa

Having an active lifestyle is important to stay healthy. According to the latest Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) report, physical inactivity is one of the reasons for having chronic diseases. In 2017, an Australian Burden of Disease study on the impact of physical inactivity as a risk factor for chronic disease found that 2.6 percent of the total disease burden in Australia was due to physical inactivity.

Likewise, the study showed that if all Australians did an extra 15 minutes of brisk walking for at least five days each week, this would reduce disease burden due to physical inactivity in the population by approximately 13 percent. Increase the duration of walking to 30 minutes and the burden of disease attributed to physical inactivity could be reduced by 26 percent.

Photo credit: CC-BY/Thomas Sutton/Flickr

Although physical activity is essential for the maintenance of overall health, not everyone finds the time to exercise especially if they have a busy schedule. According to an Australian health survey on physical activity, only 43% of adults are actually “sufficiently active”. This is due to the fact that exercises can be daunting especially when you are following strict exercise programs.

However, thanks to the giant trampolines from BOUNCE Inc., you can now engage in intensive exercises while having fun. The BOUNCE trampoline park in Tingalpa is a dream come true for adults who want to stay active and enjoy doing it at the same time.

Photo credit: Facebook/BOUNCEinc – QLD: Tingalpa

You can now work out with your friends in BOUNCE Tingalpa’s massive indoor trampoline that is sure to bring out the child in you. The trampoline park offers more than 50 interconnected trampolines, Slam Dunk arenas, wall-running, and Dodgeball courts to adults who like to play all day.

One of BOUNCE’s main goal is to let you burn energy without you even realising it. The giant trampolines allow you to experience the adrenaline rush from extreme sports and practice freestyle gymnastics without the hard landing.

Whether you like to simply jump around with your friends or show off your parkour skills, the trampoline park’s Free Bounce section is perfect for you.

Credit: bounceinc.com.au

For those who love challenges, be sure to check out the X-Park Adventure, BOUNCE’s latest addition which is inspired by American Ninja Warrior. The course’s 15 different obstacles are specifically designed to challenge you and your body. Finish the course and you’ll surely strengthen your core, increase your stamina, and promote your endurance while having fun.

Head on to BOUNCE Tingalpa with your friends and take your workout sessions in the playground of your dreams.

Manly’s Mad Hatters Bookshop Opens Doors to Harry Potter’s World

The magic never ends in Manly Harbour Village as the Mad Hatters Bookshop lets guests step into Harry Potter’s world.

Photo credit: The Mad Hatters Bookshop/Facebook

Book lovers, young and old alike, can go through the Platform 9 3/4 door to enter in a Hogwarts-inspired room. Mad Hatters Bookshop has transformed one of its rooms into a games and reading room filled with everything Hogwarts.

The Harry Potter Games and Reading Room provides a cosy space where fans and newbies can browse through some essential Harry Potter books. The room replicates what would be a room in Hogwarts, with floating candles, a shelf with potions and wizard

As a way of celebrating the magical world of Harry Potter, the bookshop will be holding a wand-making activity and trivia night on Thursday 1 February 2018. See event details.

Get a sneak peek of the Harry Potter-themed room.

Mad Hatter Wonderland

More than just a bookstore, Mad Hatters Bookshop is a wonderland where book lovers can fully enjoy famed magical stories. With a bit of imagination and madness, the bookshop recreates worlds right from the pages of the everyone’s favourite books.

Aside from featuring fun and interesting books, the Mad Hatters Bookshop also holds reading sessions, games and workshops. The bookshop also has a Junior Book Club as well as a Writing Club for children with a flair for storytelling.

Mad Hatters Bookshop is located in the heart of Manly at 7 Day Markets, 50 Cambridge Parade. The independent bookshop is open seven days a week and offers a wide range of titles for kids and adults.

Find out more about the Mad Hatters Bookshop.