The joint council and state goverment project is now underway, two public information sessions were held in Samford last week. details of the process which ends on the 31st Jan can be obtained from the departments website and feedback can be provided by emailing samford.cycle@tmr.qld.gov.au.
Thanks to Bob Millar local councillor.
Tag: Lifestyle property
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Samford Cycle Route Update
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Lions Christmas Cakes
For most clients who know me, may have received a knock at the door around this time of year with a surprise Lions Christmas Cake. For the past few years I have supported this great cause.
Samford Lions are very active in supporting the community, locally and nationally. The cakes are available Samford outlets including the Post Office, Samford Typing Centre and Elders Real Estate Samford.
Hope you can support. -
Samford Green Street
Samford Local Howard Nielsen of greenstreet.net.au is helping broaden knowledge on sustainable living, locally on the world wide web.
climatefriendly.com.au and davidsuzuki.org cover a wide range of of issues for sustainable living. Worth a read! -
Remembrance Day – 11th November 2011
The Samford RSL Sub-b
ranch will be commemorating the 93rd Anniversary of Remembrance Day on Friday 11th November at 10.45am in the Memorial Park. -
Christmas in the Village ( Samford)
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This years christmas in the village will be held on Friday 2nd December at John Scott Park. -
Looking for a boost !
A $10,000 Queensland building boost grant is available when you buy or build a new home.
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Samford to Ferny Grove Bike Path Gets a Green Light
A community push for a much-wanted bike path from Ferny Grove to Samford Village has won funding in the 2011-12 State Budget.
Member for Ferny Grove Geoff Wilson said ‘community pedal-power’ had secured the funding commitment from the State Government with this week’s 2011-12 State Budget announcement.
The State Government has allocated funding of up to $1 million for planning and detailed design work for a bike path between Samford and Ferny Grove.
“The call was strong from the community, and it is certainly great news for local cyclists, families and other recreational users,” Mr Wilson said.
“The announcement is particularly timely given the planned upgrade of bike facilities at the Ferny Grove Railway Station next year which will include increased bike storage, a new bike cage, and shower and toilet facilities for cyclists,” Mr Wilson said.
“A bike path between Samford Village and the Ferny Grove Railway Station will provide another travel option for Samford Valley commuters,” Mr Wilson said
“I welcome the opportunity to work closely with Cr Bob Millar and his Moreton Bay Regional Council over the next twelve months to provide sustainable transport and recreational opportunities for local residents.
Cr Millar said that he welcomed this announcement by the State Government as Council was also committed to commence planning a cycle access to Ferny Grove station in 2011/12 and had previously made representations regarding end of trip facilities at Ferny Grove Station.
“When completed, this project will deliver a much sought after piece of transport infrastructure for recreational and commuting cyclists alike and I look forward to continuing to work with Geoff Wilson to bring this exciting project to life,” Cr Millar said.
“Construction will commence next financial year to bring this bike path to fruition, and I am very pleased to see initial funding for planning locked into this budget,” Mr Wilson said.
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festiValley – Saturday 27 August
festiValley – where creativity and entertainment meet!
festiValley is coming to Samford again. The bushland grounds of Samford Valley Steiner School will be transformed into a bustling marketplace of stalls and activities from midday on Saturday 27 August.
The afternoon fair offers a vibrant mix of teen and adult workshops, including fire twirling, yoga and didgeridoo playing. Visitors also have the chance to roll up their sleeves to tie-dye a t-shirt or sculpt a clay castle. For the young ones there will be puppet shows and story-telling, as well as a myriad of stalls to fire up the creative imagination: flower garland and candle-making, as well as felting and silk painting. Budding soccer stars can test their skills with Brisbane Roar FC before conquering the rock wall or strapping into the bungy-trampoline. Those looking for a less energetic afternoon can stroll around the art and crafts market before relaxing to enjoy wholesome food and drinks from a range of gourmet food stalls, offering everything from north Indian curries to gourmet pizza.
As the light begins to fade, the focus will turn to the free twilight concert to be held in the school’s award-winning performance hall and amphitheatre.Entry to the fair (12 noon-5pm) and the twilight concert (5-7pm) on Saturday 27 August are free. For more information contact Samford Valley Steiner School on 3430 9600.
Supporting those who support us
A fair like ours can only be created with help and support from parents at our school, the board, administration and sponsors. This year we have had sponsors donate goods and services, discounted goods for us and donated prizes for the raffle and vouchers for the silent auction. Thank you so much to all of the following businesses!Alma Park Zoo
Artcraft
Artstore
Black Cat Books and Cafe
Bligh Graham Architects
Blue Ridge Lavender Farm and Retreat
Bushwacker Ecotours
cathdotappleton
Closeburn Nursery
Creating Health
Dayboro Cottages and Llama Walks
Ebar Organics
Elsegood Fabrics
Feel Therapies and Crystals
Flannerys Store – Taringa
Flipside Circus
Four Seasons Organics
Holistic Bliss Magazine
JoC Counselling
John Urwin Imports
Journey of Life Photography
Kennards Hire Brendale
Kids in the Kitchen
Lifestyle Nursery Centre
Lotus Lake Clinic
MyGym Fitness
Nimbin Candle Factory
Northey Street City Farm
Northside Flower Market
Oceanview Estates Winery and Restaurant
OzLX Electrician
Pacific Edge Wellness
Palace Cinemas
Riverlife
Samford Community Bank – Bendigo Branch
Samford Hire
Samford Homestead Restaurant
Samford Village Greens
Sattva Yoga Centre
Slickers Horse Riding
The Flying Nun Cafe
The Grad Lab
The Meat-ting Place
Topiaries at Beaumont
Urban Retreat Massage & Day Spa
Vitale Natural Skincare
Wendy Bailye Felt Workshops -
The Samford show 2011
Saturday 16th July & Sunday 17th July
The Samford Show Society brings you the ultimate country show providing you with two days of non-stop family entertainment, a snapshot of country life and the very best the Samford region has
to offer.
Gates open 8:00am, Saturday & SundayAdmission Prices:
Adult $12.00
Concession/Pensioners $8.00
High School Students 14-17 $8.00
Children under 14 $5.00
Children under 5 Free
Family (2 Adults + 3 children) $30.00
Attractions:Come and be part of the excitement!
• Freestyle Motocross • Equestrian
• Fireworks • Dogs
• Sideshow Alley • Pony Club
• Ashton’s Circus • Sheep Shearing
• Live Bands • Great Samford Dog Jump
• Woodchop • Pig Racing
• Tent Pegging • Whip Cracking
• Pet Parade • Ute Muster
• Heavy Horses • Classic Cars
• Miniature Horses • Antique Machinery
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Why Use Professional Photography?
According to these findings, a $600,000 home, sporting only one photo, could sell for as much as 3.8% LESS or a loss of over $22,000, just because there was only one photo accompanying the listing. More amazing is the fact that only 12% of agents posted 20 photos or more.Keep in mind that none of these reports/findings mention the quality of the photographs. If photos are the most important factor, it would follow that by having great, high quality photographs, you can be even further ahead of the game. In many cases, it is the agents themselves who are snapping the pictures and posting them on the agency website.
Because of this, it is important that sellers choose an agent who will take professional looking photos or pay for a professional photographer.
Good quality real estate photographs are difficult to achieve and it should be clear that a real estate agent can’t be expected to have professional photographic skills. Agents should, however be able to recognize the difference between good and poor photos and refrain from posting poor photos where perspective buyers will see them. With that in mind, it is amazing to find all the substandard photos, which agents and sellers seem to be willing to accept when it comes to posting photos of property on the website and into some of the advertising.
“Location, location, location” is the common catch phrase when buying real estate. “Photography, photography, photography” will soon be the new advice when selling. When you look at the difference between photos taken by a professional and ones taken by brokers/agents with digital cameras, it’s not hard to see that you get what you pay for.
Professional photographers use professional equipment, have the skills set to use it and they have a trained eye for making your home look its best.
This is their job, they’re professionals. And paying to have professional real estate photographs, in comparison, is not really expensive when you consider the benefits.
It stands to reason then, that it is very important to have photos that are professionally presented. Some agents use only pictures taken by professional photographers, because, as one agent put it, “if the photos look shoddy or unprofessional, not only are buyers going to find your property unappealing, they’re going to associate you with being shoddy and unprofessional.”
What does all this mean? The Internet is the most powerful tool you can use when buying and/or selling a property. According to results, photography does sell real estate. And when you have high quality professional images for your marketing tools, you win by:
. Generating more interest
. Attracting more viewers/leads
. Generating higher offers/selling price
. Faster sale
