It’s “Clean-up Australia” time again

When: Sunday, 5th March at 8:30 a.m.
Where: The River Park
What to bring: hat, sunglasses, suitable footwear and rubber gloves

Please come and support this worthwhile event. Bring a hat, gloves and sun-screen. Bring the family and friends and “spring-clean” our lovely park.

A sausage sizzle will be held at the conclusion provided by the Association fol-lowed by the first special meeting of the Mandalay Habitat Group (see over)

Other dates to remember: Annual General Meeting - 13 March

Our Annual General Meeting will be held at the Cubberla Hall at the Fig Tree Pocket State School on Monday 13th March 2006 at 8:00 p.m. The attendance at this meeting will determine the future activities of the Association. The membership is small and the Committee has insufficient numbers to collect subscriptions and to organise events such as the Picnic in the Park, an event which has been enjoyed by so many in the past. Please attend the AGM and ensure that the Association continues to remain active. Remember we live in a unique area. Let’s keep it that way.

Warren Fletcher President


Notice of Annual General Meeting

Date: Monday 13th March 2006
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Place: Cubberla Hall, Fig Tree Pocket State School

Notice is given that the Annual General Meeting of the Mandalay Progress Association will be held at 8:00 p.m. on Monday 13th March 2006 at Cubberla Hall, Fig Tree Pocket State School.

The business at the Annual General Meeting includes:
* The receiving of the Committee's reports and the balance sheet and statement of accounts for the preceding financial year,
* The receiving of the auditor's report upon the books and accounts for the preceding financial year;
* The election of Committee members
There are no items to be raised by notice on the agenda as no notices of motions were received by the due date.

S. Norris
Secretary 24 February 2006

The Mandalay Habitat Group

The Mandalay area of Fig Tree Pocket is a unique place. We have two parks, one with an out-standing urban wetland, the other along the banks of the Brisbane River. We have over 116 species of birds, as well as assorted mammals, reptiles and frogs. More than that, we have the potential to make things even better.

The Mandalay Habitat Group is the result of an idea on how to make this area even more special. Starting with a special meeting after the Mandalay Progress Associations Clean Up Australia Day activity and BBQ on 5th of March, we hope to hold regular bird walks, information days and eventually tree plantings. This is a fun way of learning more about the area in which you live, as well as a chance to help make it a better place to be.

Did you know:

• Biambi Yumba park is due to be “upgraded” starting this year. The Mandalay Habitat Group could be in a position to guide these works to have a positive outcome for the community.

• There have been at least 68 species of birds recorded in Biambi Yumba park for the last 3 years and 116 species of birds for the whole Mandalay area.

• We have 2 species of native frogs that frequent the area; the Eastern Dwarf Sedge Frog and the Striped Marsh Frog. There may be the potential to re-introduce new native species to the area in the future.

Things we can make a difference on:
• Cane toads infesting Biambi Yumba lagoon
• Weeds along the riverbank and in revegetation areas
• Teaching our local kids more about nature
• Helping the Council make Biambi Yumba Park a place we are happy with.

For more information contact:
The Mandalay Progress Association
www.mandalay.org.au

Chris Sanderson (temporary convenor)
chris.sanderson@gmail.com
phone 3878 2397
 

 

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