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It’s ‘Japanese and Pizza Night’ at the Brookfield Bar!

Feel like celebrating the start of the school holidays? The Brookfield Bar will party with you and the whole family with a Japanese street food spread, gourmet Italian desserts, and more!

On Friday, 24 June 2022, The Brookfield Bar has a massive night planned to celebrate the end of the school term with its Dry Night Pizza & Japanese Street Food event. Brisbane’s best food trucks will be parked at the showgrounds for the guests to enjoy their meal with a beverage on the alfresco deck.

Unfortunately, no alcohol is being sold; just soft drinks and juices as there is no liquor licence for this event.

Make sure to bring your appetites because Samurai Kitchen (the food truck that offers ‘the best karaage chicken in the world’) and The Italian Stallion by Na Pizzetta Organic Street Food (which offers wood-fired gourmet pizzas) will be serving up their delicious specialties.

Photo Credit: Na Pizzetta Organic Street Food

Ice cream van Aaravices from Ipswich is also joining the event. Not to be missed is Mama Mus Cucino Italian desserts, serving Italian donuts, cristoli, and cannoli.

There will be firepits and heaters to keep the winter chill at bay. The night is sure to heat up anyway, with some dancing as Danny Black & CK rock the mini stage.

Danny Black has a long history with Brookfield and those who come to the celebration will enjoy listening to him play his acoustic folk-rock sounds with his partner.

The children will surely be thrilled to meet Queen Elsa! The beloved character will make a special appearance in the early evening! Families can enjoy chatting with her, blowing bubbles, and having fun with balloon creations.

The end-of-school term celebration will start at 5:30 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. Guests are asked to enter via the Colquhoun Showgrounds Gates.

The Brookfield Bar is run by the not-for-profit Brookfield Show Society with all Bar proceeds being funneled towards upkeep and repairs of the historic grounds, as well as management of community events.

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It’s Time To Get Show Ready for Brookfield Show 2022!

The Brookfield Show, Brisbane’s biggest little country show that celebrates the very best of regional and metro agriculture, has returned and will kick off with the Brookfield Show Ball, a night of fun, laughter, and plenty of dancing!

2022 Brookfield Show Ball

Who doesn’t love an excuse to don their party finery and enjoy a celebration with friends and family? Scheduled a week prior to the Brookfield Show 2022, the Brookfield Show Ball is always a massive hit, so be part of it and kick your heels up!

Expect a whole lot of fun, laughter, and plenty of dancing at this stand-up cocktail-style ball. Don’t worry, there will be plenty of seats and tables around the place too!

Date & Time: Saturday 7th May at 7:00 p.m.
Location: Top Field at the Brookfield Showgrounds. Near the Art Pavilion (where the markets are currently held).
Dress code: Formal & Fabulous!

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Tickets are $150 and includes gourmet food and drinks. The premium Ab.Fab Caterers will be serving canapés and a buffet as the main meal. Beverages include beer, wine, sparkling and non-alcoholic drink, with Champagne on arrival.

Entertainment for the evening is brought to you by the action-packed country duo Route 33. These guys always impress with their energetic sets.

2022 Brookfield Show

The 2022 Brookfield Show is scheduled for 13-15 May and this year is going to be bigger and better than ever! Many locals are working hard behind the scenes to ensure the landmark event delivers everything and more to the community, with some new exciting entertainment planned.

The roving silt walkers blowing bubbles will be back, plus the Mask Trio Family of the comedic Lollypop Ladies, the English Bobbies, and the Tamborine Band – helping to give everyone some light relief and a giggle or two!

There will be lots of fun rides for the children, showbags, the baby animal patting area, and many competitions to check out including the guinea pig races and horse show jumping. The woodchop arena is always a showstopper too!

Traditional competitions will continue to thrive at this year’s show with Needle Crafts & Patchwork being back after a three-year hiatus and Cookery too. So it’s time to start painting, knitting, baking, and planting in advance to prepare entries.

Competition info

Check out Art; Needle Crafts & Patchwork; Cookery; Horses and Horticulture. Other competitions, such as Guinea Pigs and Woodchop will be released shortly so please keep checking the website for updates, subscribe to the newsletter and follow them on Facebook.

Plenty of food options will be available, including many new food vendors, such as Sorella & Co and The Italian Stallion Gourmet Pizza.

Local businesses, not-for-profit, and community groups will also have their usual stands to say g’day to Show attendees and share what they do.

Night entertainment will include the ever-popular Rodeo and live bands on stage whilst The Brookfield Bar will be open serving beverages for the Show to continue into nightfall.

Gates open from 9: a.m. and close at 11:30 p.m. (8:30 a.m. entry on 13^th) at 550 Brookfield Rd, Brookfield.

The full Entertainment schedule is being finalised and will be released soon.
Please contact Rebecca Petrie (Marketing Manager) for any further details.
Ph: 0401 28 29 59. Email: r.petrie@brookfieldshowsociety.org.au

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Source: Media Releases from the Brookfield Show Society

Brooky Bite Nite Returns to Brookfield With a Movie Date for the Entire Family

Eat, drink, and be merry! ‘Brooky Bite Nite’ returns to The Brookfield Bar at the Brookfield Showgrounds every first Friday of the month, with live music and even a family-friendly film showcase.

Happening on Friday, 1 April 2022, Brooky Bite Nite will kick off at 5:30 p.m. with sumptuous comfort food from Carlos Tacos and BBQ Roadshow whilst an ice cream truck will also be around to sell delightful cold treats for dessert.

At 6:30 p.m., a presentation of the film “Little Vampires” will be underway at the showgrounds, where guests may also enjoy a BYO picnic. Brookfield Show Society in conjunction with Pullenvale Ward Councillor, Greg Adermann, planned this event with the support of the Lord Mayor’s Community Fund in time for the end of Term 1. Bring the kids for a family movie date and some socialisation with friends.

“Litte Vampires” is a story of an 8-year-old boy who tries to save his young vampire friend and his family from a ruthless vampire hunter.

The whole community is welcome to come along and enjoy a wind down for the week . Non-members are definitely welcome and encouraged to visit.

Family-friendly, it’s the perfect way to wind down and welcome the weekend whilst enjoying the vistas across the oval. The Brookfield Bar is your community bar to catch up with old mates and make new ones too!

Compass Independent School to Share Grounds with Brookfield Uniting Church

Brisbane’s western suburbs may get a new primary school in 2022 if the development application to build a Compass Independent School within the Brookfield Uniting Church grounds receives approval.

Per the DA A005867201, Compass Independent School will refurbish the modern brick church hall at the back of its site to accommodate up to 38 kids between prep and Year 4 levels. The school will also employ about five teachers to guide the children alongside support staff members.

The existing 1886 church, which established the Bible Christian Movement in Brisbane, will remain untouched as services will continue whilst the grounds will not undergo massive development as well save for the installation of sails for shades and public toilets.

The development application also proposes the construction of a carpark for nine vehicles along Rafting Ground Road.

As the school awaits the application decision from Brisbane City Council, its officials have welcomed expressions of interest from the parents who might want to send their children to the institution.

“Compass intends to open in July 2022 with a limited number of children from Prep to Year 4,” the school announced on its official site.

Aside from the preparation of the multi-level classrooms, the school also plans to build a kitchenette and stage where the children can “cook, bake, experiment, perform, write, create, and investigate.” A gated garden and nature space, where the kids can run or kick a ball and enjoy outdoor play, are also part of the set-up.

“Compass is a unique school, founded on the ‘compass points’ of inquiry, play, creativity, and collaboration. Teachers act as coaches and children learn at their level within a multi-age setting.

The intention is for the school to remain small in size to provide an environment in which the child can be known.”

Since the announcement of its opening in Brookfield, the school has been conducting information sessions with interested parents.

Bring Your Kids to Brookfield Markets for Fun Poppy Crafts on Remembrance Day

Have you ever wondered why red poppies have become the symbol of Remembrance Day? The children of Kenmore West Kindy will find out why, plus learn about the significance of this annual “Poppy Day” celebration, during a Remembrance Day poppy crafts activity at the Brookfield Markets.

Happening on Saturday, 6 November 2021, from 6:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Brookfield Showgrounds, Kenmore West Kindy‘s children’s spot at the Brookfield Markets is easy to locate. Just look for the corner with the arts and crafts tables, where families enjoy the creative activities with their kids.

Because it will be Remembrance Day on 11 November, this weekend’s theme will be centered around making poppy papercraft.

Remembrance Day, also known as Poppy Day, is a memorial to honour and pay respects to the heroes of the First World War. Whilst it is not a public holiday, Australians are urged to hold two minutes of silence at 11:00 a.m. every year.

Poppies, or Papaver rhoeas, have become the symbol of this important event as history records showed that bright red flowers bloomed in the battle-scarred land in northern France, where Allied Forces, including Australians, died.

Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae wrote about the field of poppies in the short story, “In Flanders Field.” Professor Moina Michael, who volunteered at the Young Women’s Christian Association, read McCrae’s story which inspired her to make red poppy pins using silk fabric to raise money for the veterans, giving birth to a tradition.

Meanwhile, this Saturday’s Brookfield Markets will be the second to the last market for Kenmore West Kindy for 2021. The volunteers of this regular event thank those who have visited their corner every month, despite some cancellations due to the lockdowns.

Your Little Artists Can Get Creative for Dad at the Brookfield Markets

Father’s Day is coming up! If you have little children, there will be a fun opportunity for them to make Dad something special at the Brookfield Markets.

On Saturday, 4 Sept 2021, from 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Kenmore West Kindy will have a maker’s table prepared for little artists to unleash their creativity and make a special card, artwork, or handmade gift for Dad.

Look for Children’s Area at the event, which is usually set up every first Saturday of the month at the Brookfield Markets. This special children’s section, with a dedicated theme per month, has been a popular site for families who keep their young ones engaged whilst parents finish their market day.

The Brookfield Markets showcase high-quality produce and ingredients from local providers, including heaps of pickled food, jams, or chutneys to go with fresh bread and drinks, meats or fish, desserts and sweets, gardening products, as well as homeware and arts and crafts supplies.

*Photo Credit:* BrookfieldMarkets/Facebook

Some families come by to have their healthy breakfast with the rest of the community, with some stalls offering vegan and gluten-free options. This family-oriented and dog-friendly event is held twice a month with ample parking spaces along Brookfield Road.

For updates about the market, follow their Facebook Page.

Kerbside Collection: When Will Pick-Up Resume in Kenmore & Surrounding Suburbs?

After more than a year’s hiatus, kerbside collection service will be restarting in July 2021. Here’s what residents of Kenmore, Kenmore Hills, Brookfield, Pullenvale and Fig Tree Pocket can expect.

After releasing the budget for the 2021-2022 financial year, Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner confirmed that kerbside collection will be back one year earlier than planned.

In April 2020, Mr Schrinner suspended the operations for at least two years, or until July 2022, to direct the service’s expenses to Council’s other initiatives. Despite the unpopular decision, Council used the funds to help struggling small businesses and community groups as a result of the pandemic lockdowns.

“We will start with the suburbs where it was paused…we’ll go back there and then start again in the normal way,” Mr Schinner said in announcing the service’s return.

Here’s the updated kerbside collection schedules for the following suburbs:

DATE	SUBURB
Kenmore Kenmore Hills	26 July 2021
Brookfield Fig Tree Pocket Pullenvale	02 Aug 2021

* Schedules are updated continuously as needed.

SEE UPDATED KERBSIDE COLLECTION SCHEDULE

Prior to the updates, some residents informed Pullenvale Ward Councillor Greg Adermann that Kenmore, Kenmore Hills and Brookfield should be among the first suburbs to restart the service after they saw Council’s page showing a different date.

Photo Credit: Screengrabbed from Council’s official site

“[Kerbside collection] was paused on 3rd of April 2020, not May,” said a local, Ben Ponting, on Mr Adermann’s Facebook page. “Brookfield, Chapel Hill, Kenmore and Kenmore Hills were due to start 27th April 2020.”

“Kenmore was supposed to have their kerbside collection in April 2020 yet the new schedule says Kenmore is only getting kerbside collection in June 2022,” Melinda Waldeck said. “Since kerbside collection was paused in March 2020, if the statement about the starting in July with the suburbs where it was paused is correct then Kenmore should be scheduled to have kerbside collection in August 2021. Kenmore’s last kerbside collection was April 2019, so if we aren’t scheduled until June 2022 it will be over 3 years between collections!”

Cr Adermann was quick to reassure concerned locals and updated them about the situation.

“After receiving a large number of enquiries from local residents, I made enquiries which confirmed that the scheduled services to these areas were postponed just before they were due in April 2020, meaning they should have been among the first to receive a collection upon the resumption of kerbside collection,” he pointed out.

“To Council’s credit, they acknowledged this oversight and today agreed to my request to amend the collection schedule … Council’s website has been amended to reflect these changes,” he added.

Meanwhile, Brisbane residents are encouraged to check the list of items that are acceptable and not acceptable for kerbside collection so that nothing will be left behind by their kerb. Uncollected and improper disposal of household wastes could lead to an illegal dumping fine.

Airgarden: New Gardening System Revolutionises Urban Farming in Brookfield

What do the Manly Boathouse and the Wild Canary restaurant in Brookfield have in common? They both use Airgarden, a revolutionary gardening technology that enables restaurants to give diners an authentic garden-to-table experience. Simple, sustainable, zero-waste.

Airgarden, one of the latest and most advanced gardening systems in the industry, is a vertical and soil-less system that can grow up to five times as many produce at three times the speed, using 95 percent less water than the average patch of vegetables.

The system was introduced by Brisbane entrepreneurs Prue and Tom Bauer, making use of ‘aeroponics,’ technology that scientists at the National Aeronautics Space Administration in the United States use to grow crops in space.

Aeroponics revolves around growing plants in an environment laden with mist and air rich with nutrients. No soil is necessary, as the seeds are planted in pieces of foam or pots exposed to light and mist.

Photo credit: Richard Stoner II/Wikimedia Commons

What gives it an edge over other systems is how it only takes up one square metre of space, making it the perfect size for someone’s balcony, patio, and other small and tight-fitting outdoor spaces.

Airgarden first launched amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Because it enables people to grow large numbers of crops in such a short span of time, Airgarden has become the perfect system for restaurants such as Brookfield’s Wild Canary to grow food for their restaurant’s use, revolutionising the urban gardening scene and giving diners a true urban farm-to-fork experience..

At Wild Canary, people are free to pick only what they need without harming the environment in any way, creating zero-waste recipes that deliver food straight from the garden and onto the dining table. The cafe’s naturalistic focus lets customers unwind in a botanical bistro with a beautiful garden setting, with ingredients grown using Airgarden.

Despite the system’s use across the country, it still requires additional funding if it is to develop and grow to become a household name in the industry. Those interested in learning more about Airgarden and assisting with their crowdfunding campaign can do so via their website.

Wild Canary can be found at 2371 Moggill Rd, Brookfield, open seven days a week from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on weekdays and 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on weekends. For more information, visit their website here. Follow their social media pages on Facebook and Instagram for the latest updates and announcements concerning the restaurant.

Brookfield Show Society Lines Up 3 New Events

The Brookfield Show Society has three events lined up at the Brookfield Showground over the next two months — the Shell Green T20 Cricket Match in April, and both the Brookfield Ball and the Brookfield Show later in May 2021.

Shell Green T20 Cricket Match

Scheduled for the 25th of April 2021 is the annual Shell Green T20 Cricket Match, which will be held at Brookfield Showgrounds at 10:00 a.m. on Anzac Day, complete with a service to honour fallen servicemen and servicewomen from Australia and New Zealand.

The game has become an integral part of the Anzac Day commemoration, and this year’s match will mark the 10th anniversary of the first meeting between Brigadier Jason Blain’s Army XI and Lord Mayor’s Brookfield United Cricket Club XI.

Participation has become a tradition for emerging army players, serving as a rite of passage as participants are awarded a ‘Baggy Shell Green’. Every year, the Lord Mayor will award the winning team’s captain a shield, and a member of the late Corporal Matthew Hopkins’ family will award players with titles such as ‘Best on Field’ or ‘Corporal Matthew Hopkins Player of the Match Award’.

Brookfield Ball

Plan a glammed up date night at the Brookfield Showgrounds at the 110th Brookfield Ball, 7:00 p.m. on the 18th of May 2021. The event will offer all-inclusive tickets that cover champagne, wine, beer and soft drinks, as well as a wide range of food both hot and cold for attendants to indulge themselves with.

The Brookfield Ball comes with an evening of entertainment, including a live performance from the local Brookfield band The Setting Suns. Attendees are encouraged to put on their best formal attire and follow COVID-19 requirements applicable at the time.

Those interested in booking a spot at the Brookfield Ball can do so here.

Brookfield Show

Also highlighting an eventful May is the Brookfield Show 2021, which will also be held at the Brookfield Showgrounds. This event celebrates regional and metro agriculture, spanning three days from the 14th of May all the way to the 16th, with each day offering attendants unique festivities and displays such as the FMX Motorcycle Stunts on the 15th.

The show will feature various activities and exhibits such as horse rides, art pavilions, pig racing, sheep shearing, combat archery, and whip-cracking workshops.

The Brookfield Show’s Dog Competition will also run for over two days due to its popularity, as will the beloved Gill’s Rodeo — an event scheduled for both the 14th and the 15th featuring Happy Hour, bucking bulls, and live music from Route 33 and INEXCESS.

Those who wish to reserve a spot at the Brookfield Show can do so here.

The Brookfield Showgrounds can be found at 550 Brookfield Rd. For more information on the Brookfield Show Society, visit the Brookfield Showground website here. Follow their social media accounts on Facebook and Instagram for the latest updates and announcements concerning the upcoming events.

A Life Well Lived: Joan Davey Now a Centenarian

After living an accomplished and eventful life as a professional musician, racehorse owner, socialite, and mother, Brookfield resident Joan Davey celebrated her 100th birthday in March 2021 at the Carinity Brookfield Green aged care community.

Joan Davey joined the Carinity 100 Club on Wednesday, the 24th of March 2021, making her the second member this year to do so. Fellow resident Winifred Tazey also celebrated her centennial birthday earlier in January 2021.

In her youth, Joan’s fascination with music pushed her towards a career as a pianist before getting married to Robert, her childhood sweetheart. The couple eventually had children and set their sights on establishing a home for themselves in Adelaide, where they formed a successful electrical business and partook in horse racing.

Joan and Robert eventually divorced, and in the early 1960s, she remarried. Norman, her new husband, brought her abroad as he worked in numerous countries in Asia such as Singapore and the Philippines. Joan established a charity for underprivileged children in Manila, aiming to provide kids with a steady means of vital nutrition.

During the ‘70s, Jean and Norman returned to Australia, settling in Sydney, where they stayed until Norman’s untimely and sudden death. During her time in New South Wales, she worked as a volunteer for the Royal South Sydney Hospital before becoming their chief fundraising officer.

Following Norman’s passing, she decided to return to Queensland to be closer to her daughter and grandchildren. At the age of 80, she met Daniel, with whom she spent 14 years with until his eventual passing. The two spent his last four years in the Carinity Brookfield Green aged care community.

Joan, a hundred years old, is a beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother with over 18 descendants to succeed her. Even after Daniel’s passing, she has opted to remain in Carinity Brookfield Green and still lives under their care to this day.