AT the Palmwoods Arts and Crafts Group monthly meeting held at the shed on March 3 a very comprehensive report was given by our two representatives President Anne Borthwick and secretary Joan Lilly who attended the Regional Communities Conference in the Nambour Civic Centre in February.

Every person who attended the conference will receive correspondence setting out the results when all the data is processed. Government representative Mr Makenroth said: The excellent turn out of 900 showed people were genuinely interested in having their say and doing something positive for the community.The rain had an effect on Shed attendances in February. Some classes had to be cancelled due to road closure. The Calligraphy class for beginners was well attended even though the usual date of the second Monday in the month had to be altered. These members are enjoying the first thrill of writing Italic style.

Something new in the Fabric Art Workshops conducted fortnightly by Lorraine Rowland 5445 0383 - ‘Resist and Bleach’ technique - a dark coloured pure cotton T shirt is required, ‘Fake Leadlighting’- using slick paints - the finished motive is removable after 4 days curing and can be applied to windows, glass doors, bottles, glasses etc. Names on the Whiteboard if you want to attend either of these. The date for this years Craftfest has been set for Saturday, Sept 11. Early advice from any local groups planning events in September, which may be affected by this date would be appreciated. Our postal address is P.O. Box 227, Palmwoods.

 Monster garage sale

PALMWOODS Hostel Sundale is staging a monster garage sale on Saturday, April 10 from early. There will be all sorts of goodies to buy, or if you have some unused items you would like to donate to the worthy hostel cause, please ring Kathy on 5445 0244 or a/h 54459270 and she’ll organise to have them picked up.

Palmwoods Rural Fire Brigade meeting

THE Palmwoods Rural Fire Brigade is holding its bi-annual general meeting on Monday, April 12, at 7.30 pm in the Rural Fire Brigade Shed (near Palmwoods Police Station). All interested parties are welcome to attend.

Any inquiries can be directed to rural fire brigade secretary, Wayne Keyworth on 5442 9245.