Eumundi Voice Magazine
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Eumundi Voice is a free, fortnightly 32-36 page colour magazine with up to 4,500 copies published and delivered to letterboxes and community distribution points across Eumundi and surrounds.
Published by Eumundi Rotary Initiatives Ltd trading as Eumundi Voice, the magazine is a true community publication offering what’s on, what’s new in town, council and police reports, environment, youth, sport, heritage, travel and more. Find out about local businesses who provide our community with a wide range of products and services so you can ‘buy local and support local’.
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100% of surplus funds, after production and overhead costs are deducted, are given back as donations to charities within our community to support worthwhile projects and activities.
When I first moved to the area several years ago, I did what many people do when they're new somewhere, I tried to find my people. I joined a few groups, grabbed the occasional cuppa with people and hoped I'd find somewhere I felt I belonged. Everyone was perfectly pleasant, but I never quite found the sense of connection I was looking for. So with a couple of like-minded ladies, we decided to create it.
We gathered a few people together who either enjoyed being creative or were simply willing to give something new a try. We met regularly to paint, print, experiment and laugh our way through projects. Before long, strangers had become friends.
Later, I started another small creative group in my own suburb. It turned out to be one of the best ways to meet my neighbours. People who might have walked past each other for years suddenly had something in common. It reminded me that creativity has never really been about making art. It's about making connections.
These days we're connected to hundreds of people through our phones, yet it's surprisingly easy to go for weeks without having a real conversation with someone outside our usual circle. Sitting around a table with paint, paper or clay seems to change that. There's no pressure, no awkward introductions and no expectation to produce a masterpiece. Conversation simply happens while everyone's hands are busy creating.
One of my favourite moments is hearing someone say, "I haven't done anything like this since school."
Almost every workshop, someone arrives convinced they aren't creative. Two hours later they're smiling, trying techniques they never imagined and often surprising themselves. That's why one of the phrases we use most often in the studio is "play, not perfection." Art isn't about getting everything right, it's about giving yourself permission to experiment, have fun and enjoy the process.
Some of the most rewarding visitors have been travellers passing through, or people considering a move to the area. They're often looking for more than just something to do, they're looking for a way to meet people and feel part of the community, even if only for an afternoon.
Whether it's painting, knitting, woodworking, music or any other creative hobby, making something with your hands gives you permission to slow down for a while. The finished piece is almost secondary. The conversations, laughter and friendships are often what people remember most.
If this article encourages someone to dust off an old hobby, try something they've always been curious about, or simply walk into a room full of strangers knowing they'll probably leave having met a few new people, then it's done exactly what I hoped.
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On Tuesday afternoons when Eumundi market stalls are doing their preliminary set-up, sounds of laughter and voices raised in song ring out from the Eumundi QCWA Hall. Members of the community choir – Magic Of Voice Eumundi Choir (MOVE) – are warming up for their weekly rehearsal.
Recently the choir performed at the 8th birthday celebrations of Cooroy Sconetime organised by Martin Duncan. As usual the hall was packed and the singers partook eagerly of the delicious tea and scones before treating the audience to a selection of songs. These included a Gospel Medley, 2 African songs – the traditional Ke Arona plus Roly Hla Hla Mandela, and a Pacific number Epo y Tay Tay. Everybody joined in a hearty rendition of Happy Birthday to Sconetime!
There are many things that draw choir members together each week to sing: the camaraderie, the joy of vocalising together in 3 or 4-part harmonies, plus there is a feeling of achievement in perfecting your part as the whole song comes together.
Liz, who recently joined the choir said, “It’s fantastic because you use your brain and your body to bring a powerful sense of community. Your body becomes an instrument to bring joy to others – you’re part of something bigger than yourself.”
MOVE choir, run by the vibrant Jo Deguara, has an inclusive ethos: new members are always welcome – men and women – and an audition is not required. Several members said they hadn’t sung in a choir for many years, since leaving school in fact, and there was a sense of accomplishment in finding your voice again.
One such member, Kirsty, commented, “When I moved to Eumundi 3yrs ago I joined MOVE as I love to sing but hadn’t been in a choir for many years. The weekly sessions have become an important part of my life, learning songs from around the globe and in many languages with a great group. Singing a cappella in harmony is an amazing and uplifting experience. There is certainly magic in this choir and I love it!”
Interested in joining MOVE? Email: Jo at globalharmoniessunshinecoast@gmail.com. ... See MoreSee Less
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Distinguished former pilots and cabin crew from international and Australian airlines landed at Peppers’ Restaurant during the Noosa Alive Festival to pay homage to local legend Deborah Lawrie, the world’s longest serving female commercial airline pilot. (Her story was covered in issue 145 of Eumundi Voice).
Among the capacity guests attending the in-conversation event was an enthusiastic group of local “Fly Girls” who had attended the play about Deb’s life in Sydney.
Playwrights Catherine Moore and Genevieve Hegney shared memories, laughter and the impact she had not only as an amazing pilot and instructor, but also as pioneer for women’s equal opportunities in the workforce. Several former colleagues also shared the impact she had on their lives. Deb’s new autobiography Touching the Sky is available through abcbooks.com.au. ... See MoreSee Less
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