Spring is Here

October!  Spring is here, the weather fantastic and the valley looking a picture. 

The beautiful Boyne River

 After a delicious morning tea with members, Gladstone Regional Council Mayor, Gail Sellers officiated. At the recent AGM which  saw little movement in the make-up of my management committee, just one small change, Kaye welcomed as vice-president.  Gail congratulated everyone on the continued growth of the centre and the ongoing additions to facilities. 

The Bus Driver's Room

The Bus Driver’s Room which is now lined and screened.  With linen supplied for its twin beds, it offers a comfortable private room for visitors.  Alston House has been screened catering for summertime guests with insects locked out and summer breezes welcomed in.  Plans for the new kitchen are before council awaiting building approval with a start expected very soon.

Locals meet with Councillor Graham McDonald

My management committee provided morning tea for the monthly CouncillorConnect visit.  On the last Thursday of each month locals place their issues and ideas before visiting councillors.  Last month councillor Graham McDonald was the messenger.   

Noel Caswell

Just as the meeting closed an unexpected visitor poked his head  into the door.  It was Noel (Lester) Caswell.  Lester was ten years old when he left Ubobo where his Mother had been station mistress.  During his visit he took his wife on a nostalgic tour of his old home which is now the Boyne Valley Historical Cottage and the railway station which became the Discovery Centre Office. He left promising to return in 2013 when a Back to Ubobo function is planned to open the time capsule buried 25 years ago.

Gladstone Country Music Group with the 38 trophies won in Rockhampton Country Music Festival

 Speaking of upcoming events, slot in time to attend the Country Campout – a country and western music weekend organised by the Gladstone Country Music Group here at the Discovery Centre from 30^th November – 2^nd December.  But be warned, book early.  Rooms are already starting to fill.