Genealogical Society
The next meeting for the society will be held on August 8 at the Donald Simpson Centre, Cleveland at 12.15pm. John Fowke, local author of Kundi Dan, will talk about his family history, which dates back to the Norman Conquest. Visitors welcome. A gold coin attendance fee applies. Members will at the Cleveland Library, Local History Room on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9.30am to 12.30 pm and Saturdays 12.30 pm to 3.30 pm to help with family history queries. For information, phone Les 3824 0825 or Annette 3824 2145. Embroiderers' Guild
Embroiderers' Guild
The Cleveland group of the Embroiderers' Guild Qld Inc. meets on the first Monday of the month from 6pm-9pm and the third Wednesday from 9am-3pm at the CWA Hall Cleveland (opposite the Cleveland Railway Station). Come along, join in and bring your stitching.
Redlands Floral Art Club
THE next Redlands Floral Art Club meeting will be held on Friday, August 10 in the Scout Hut, corner Gordon and Bainbridge streets, Ormiston, from 9.30am-12.30pm. Helen Murray will demonstrate weaving of palm leaves. The bench work is titled 'Loop the loop' so bring your completed exhibits. Visitors welcome. Enquiries to Lynda on 3396 9013.
Victoria Pt Garden Club
THE next club meeting will be held on Thursday, August 9, in the Victoria Point Uniting Church Hall, 13 Pt. O'Halloran Road, at 9.15am for morning tea. There's no bench and floral art competition this month. The trade table will be there with cuttings and pots for all to buy. Visitors and new members are welcome. For enquiries, phone Judy on 3820 9112 or Glenda on 3820 8859 .
Redlands RSL Chess
From July 31 to September 4, the club will hold its Eugene Ross Memorial tournament with time controls of 75 minutes aside. Free chess lessons are available before tournament play. New chess players are needed so visit on a Tuesday from 7pm in the Downstairs Meeting Room at the Redlands RSL, Cleveland.
For details, email Angela at ozangela1@ yahoo.com.au, phone 0404 912 284 or go to www.redlandsrslchessclub.webs.com.
Come to Bridge
CONGRATULATIONS to Carmel Denaro and Daniel Chua, winners of the Redlands Bridge Club's Doris Kerr Trophy, and the runners-up Roslyn Putland and Ron Khaled. The Eddie Santagiuliana Trophy, a red point event for graded pairs with prior registration, will be played on the two consecutive Mondays, August 6 and 13, and players must be seated by 11.45am. For enquiries visit www.redlands.bridgeaustralia.org or contact the Redland Bridge Club on 3207 7296.
Eastern Suburbs Bridge
THE club's Annual General Meeting will be held on August 16 at 9.30am. We are a small club, friendly but competitive. Join in the fun on Mondays at 7pm. You don't need a partner, just come along. Thursday bridge starts at 10am, finishing at 2.30pm. Bistro and bar facilities are available. For further information, phone Olwen on 3286 2482 or Jill on 3420 6685. Are you a songwriter?
Are you a songwriter?
SOUNDS Original (SO) invites songwriters to perform at the next concert at 2pm on Sunday, August 26 at the Redlands IndigiScapes Centre, Runnymede Road, Capalaba. Phone Aislinn on 0499 145 118, or visit www.facebook.com/SoundsOriginal to find out more about SO. Admission to concerts is free and families are welcome.
Ladies Drum Corps
THE Redland Ladies Drum Corps practises on Wednesdays at 7pm, in the car park at Toondah Harbour, Cleveland. We are always looking for local gigs so if you would like our band to perform at your special function or if you would like to join the band, contact Peggy at 3821 3519 or Margaret on 38245919, or email redlandladiesdrumcorps@live.com.au Country music auditions
Country music auditions
LOCAL composer Rachel Merton is holding auditions on Thursday, August 9, for a new community music ensemble. The ensemble will rehearse and workshop new music written by Rachel and will have the opportunity to feature in concerts and recordings. Rehearsals will be on Mondays from 7.30pm.
A keen interest in the composers' music (listen at www.rachelmerton.com) and the ability to read music fluently are essential. Minimum Grade 5 music level or experience in years in performance is a prerequisite. Community musicians are encouraged to apply. Contact Rachel at emailme@rachelmerton.com.
Beginners perform
Redland City Beginners Band members perform solo pieces on Tuesday, August 14 at 7pm at the Edger Harvey Pavilion, Smith Street, Cleveland. Supper will be provided. For more details visit www.redlandcitybands.org or email redlandcitybands@gmail.com.