Len Cook would like to advise that the new Gallery is OPEN FOR BUSINESS.
Len Cook Ceramics (formerly known as Paluma Pottery) is located at 29 Lennox Crescent, off Mount Spec Road. You can’t miss the sign on the corner of Lennox Crescent.
The Gallery will be OPEN on a regular basis over the coming months, with the usual business hours of 10 AM to 4 PM.
At its recent meeting, the Townsville City Council endorsed a recommendation from its officers that the opening of Lake Paluma to additional recreational/commercial opportunities will not be contemplated due to its low-key, nature based recreational activities and camping focus. This decision will ensure that the dam remains closed to motorised boating and other commercial activities. This is an excellent outcome. The PDCA has previously communicated to the TCC its strong opposition to any change in the use of the Dam. Margie Ryder, our local Councillor has made our views clear to the Council. We appreciate that her efforts on our behalf have helped to achieve this outcome.
The Rollingstone Community Centre will host the 2019 Pioneers of the Townsville Northern Beaches (TNB) Luncheon on 7 June 2019. The event will be held at the Rollingstone Community Centre, commencing at 12.00 noon.
As part of the greater TNB community, Paluma residents 65 years and over are invited to attend the luncheon. Places are limited to 120 people, so if you would like to attend, please RSVP to the Rollingstone Community Centre by 27 May 2019. The flyer below contains relevant information.
ATTENTION: Paluma Residents, Friends & Neighbours
DO YOU KNOW A LOCAL HERO?
This year our coastal neighbours from the Rollingstone Community Association have invited us to join them in launching a new and revamped initiative of the Townsville Northern Beaches (TNB) Local Hero Awards.
I have been assured that all of us mountain residents in the village of Paluma are considered to be an important part of the (hinterland) TNB community.
The Local Hero Awards are all about recognising individuals who make an outstanding contribution to their local community. Residents of Paluma are invited and encouraged to nominate someone from OUR local village community. Information has been provided by the Rollingstone Community Association as follows:-
Our aim is to celebrate the good works done by the pioneers of the TNB Communities selecting someone to become the “Local Hero” for the TNB for a year. We would like nominations to come from anyone in a community but the nominee MUST be over 65 years of age. We would like that their association with their community be a significant contribution over time and that it was delivered with sincerity and with absolute genuine good intention.
We will have a selection Committee; a winner (our TNB “Local Hero”) will be chosen and presented with a plaque and $200 cash, with smaller plaques going to the nominated Pioneer from each TNB community – NORTH of the Black River. This includes the village of Paluma!
We’d really like your input and support to make this project a success. PLEASE get behind it and spread the word within your communities and groups.
Please note that nominations are required by: COB on Friday 22 May 2019.
Send your nomination to: The Secretary, Rollingstone Community Association, 44 Community Crescent, Rollingstone QLD 4816 or send an email to: rollingstonetc@bigpond.com
Please note that TCC has scheduled the annual Kerbside Bulk Rubbish Collection at Paluma to October 2019.
The date for collection is yet to be confirmed by TCC but it will be posted to this website when the information becomes available.
For more information go to www.townsville.qld.gov.au/water-waste-and-environment/waste-and-recycling/kerbside-collection
Whilst on the subject of TCC, last Saturday (13 April) a dedicated team from Council attended to cleaning the area around the Community Hall, including the pavement, playground equipment, bbq’s, rotunda and the flagpole. The work team even tested and cleaned the flag pole in preparation for Anzac Day. The Council team was led by Mr. Michael Pine.
The PDCA and Paluma residents extend their thanks to the Council team for their hard work in making this area clean and presentable after the floods, and in preparation for the Easter long weekend and Anzac Day.
Members (and prospective members) are reminded that the Annual General Meeting of the Paluma & District Community Association Inc. will be held on: Saturday April 20th, 2019 at 5pm in the Community Hall.
Nominations are open for all Executive Committee positions.
Please attend and support our village community association.
As a consequence of the closure of the upper Range Road to non-local traffic, the PDCA has decided that that Easter Sunday Markets will not be held this year. We regret having to make this decision and hope that the road will soon be fully open to all traffic.