The Samford Avenue of Honour will comprise a unique pedestrian pathway of some 700 metre in length stretching for Burton lane to the soccer fields. Twenty hoop pine trees will be planted to honour the sacrifices of our 20 local serviceman both world wars and the Korean conflict.
Eighty smaller trees will be planted to mark the Centenary in 2015 of the Anzac Gallipoli campaign.
Please email samfordaoh@gmail.com to find out how you can help honour, support this beautiful project.
“Rarely does an opportunity arise for a community to have access to a unique parcel of land where recreation, cultural and
environmental education can be creatively housed together.”
The 700 acre former CSIRO Tropical Pasture Research Station was a contributor to Samford’s social, economic and landscape values for at least 40 years until the Federal Government directed it to be sold around the year 2000. Its existence over that time was accepted by the local community and governing councils as an unchanging anchor in the landscape. The character of the property has had a profound influence on the nature of Samford village by assisting to keep it compact and distinct. It has also provided the pleasant northern entry to the Village that brings the historical rural nature of the Valley right to the doorstep of the village.
http://www.samfordfutures.org/
http://www.samfordfutures.org/userfiles/media/samfordfutures-report-March2013.pdf
The long awaited connection between Samford Village and the Samford Parkland soccer and sporting fields is on it way.
Called the Samford Avenue of Honour it will recognize the significance of the century of Gallipoli campaign but honour those who haves served their nation in times of war.
Belle Property Samford is run by one of Queensland’s premier acreage specialists, Colin Hatch.
Focusing on the Samford Valley precinct, Belle Property Samford offers an unerring commitment to customer service, unparalleled negotiation skills, and extensive industry knowledge and experience in the incredibly specialised field of acreage sales. Colin understands the complexities of dealing with acreage properties, as well as the very specific type of marketing required.
With the sophistication of the Belle brand behind them, Belle Property Samford believe that the area will benefit from the security that comes from strong, quality brand, while also offering an intimate, prestige experience.
As the principal of this exciting new office, Colin’s innate honesty, drive and focus on nurturing client relationships runs through his entire team – “I don’t want our agents to ever become arrogant or complacent. It’s all about the results we deliver as a team, and the satisfaction of our customers.”
Samford’s Handmade Fine Chocolates – The Train Carriage, 30 Station Street, Samford Village
On Station Street, past the Flying Nun Café, opposite the Samford Museum, you may have noticed an old railway carriage parked by the side of the road.
Laura Young noticed it and her first thought was “Chocolate”.
To be fair, Laura’s first thought most days is “Chocolate” – but on this occasion it was a somewhat more practical thought.
After much renovation, negotiation and other words ending in ‘ation’, the concept of “Platform 30 – First Class Chocolates” is coming to fruition.
Laura says “I loved the idea of a small Chocolate and Sweet shop in the village, but could never find a suitable home – then one day I saw a railway carriage being dropped off, and it all fell into place!”
The shop’s main focus is on hand-made Australian chocolates and imported sweets, but Laura’s other passion (besides chocolate) is handicrafts – and so a part of the carriage will be set up as a craft area. Laura explained:
“I know lots of people around Samford who regularly sew, embroider, cross-stitch and do other crafts – but sometimes it’s a lonely hobby. By making part of the shop available to anyone who wants to come in and craft and chat, I hope people will come and spend an hour or two amongst like-minded souls – offering and receiving advice and (of course) munching on chocolates!”
Laura also plans to sell some of her unique hand-made bags in the shop. “If you buy a bag, I will have to give you a chocolate to put in it!” she explains!
“It’s very exciting” says Laura. “Crafts and Chocolates may seem a strange mixture at first – but I hope Platform 30 will become a meeting place as well as a shop, and with the café and gift shop nearby, Station street will be the place to be in Samford!”
Located on 23 Main, Pizza Capers Samford offers locals premium quality pizzas with fresh local ingredients. Local residents and owners Rohan And Sharon Wood said they were excited to introduce Pizza Capers to the local community.
Special Thanks to Moreton Bay Regional Council, The RSL Samford Branch, and local community for their continued support over the years. The opening of the new playgroup will be on the 13th october at 9:30am at the RSL Memorial Gardens.
Every week I heard more positive comments about the yaya bar and buzz stop coffee shop. The new menu at yaya has been the latest talking point.
My Favourite is the porterhouse with gruyere cheese potato gratin with a tarragon and pan jus
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ya-Ya-Bar-and-Eatery
A new outstanding guide for Samford Visitors or Locals – for more information got to vivasamford.org.au
http://www.vivasamford.org.au/userfiles/SamfordValleyTrailGuide_26Jul2012.pdf
$60pp inc.2 course meal, free drink on arrival, lucky door prize, live band.
Also a Charity Auction by Pat Welsh ( channel 7)
Saturday 1st September 2012 – 7pm till midnight
Tickets on sale now! Details available on Stags website www.samfordstags.org.au or Donna on 0437 432 962