Tewantin Country Meats looking for fresh top quality meat, go not further than Tewantin Country meats.

Wholesale and retail at a great price.

Large selection of Beef, Pork, Lamb and Chicken.

Fresh Hams for Christmas and Smallgoods.

Located in Tewantin with ample parking.

Address: 95 Poinciana Ave, Tewantin, QLD, 4565

Phone number: (07) 54741666

The Confectionery & Party Shop (Noosa) The Confectionery and Party Shop

Let's Party!

The Confectionery and Party shop has arrived and is full of great ideas on making your next party and event a memorable one. From balloon arrangements, plush toys, costume accessories and masks, table accessories, novelty items, chocolates and sweets, a big range of party accessories even candles. There's something for everyone, classy, elegant and fun.

Stocking a large selection of products for your Wedding, corporate event, birthday party or Christmas Staff Party, so check out the range with plenty of ample parking.

Noosa Civic Shopping Centre, Noosaville

Phone: 07 5470 2075

Fax: 07 5470 2076

Email: noosa@partyshop.com.au

Brisbane Outdoor Wedding Locations Outdoor ceremony

A good friend of mine confessed to me once that she often day dreamed about getting married under the gazebo in Newstead Park, alongside the Brisbane River. A decade later all her friends and family stood by as she and her soon to be husband shared their vows. Truly it was a beautiful afternoon and it is for this reason that Newstead Park is a popular location. Following on from the ceremony, the reception was held at a restaurant at Portside, which is only a short car ride or a slightly longer walk away.

Maybe you already have a particular venue in mind for your reception that meets your catering needs, however the venue itself doesn’t quite provide a memorable location for your marriage ceremony, nor the requisite photo shots you are hoping for. Perhaps you know someone who has a beautiful garden and they are prepared to host your ceremony. Or possibly you are just looking to do something completely different, after all a ceremony on the beach at sunset really could be quite unforgettable. Whatever your preference or reasons, there are plenty of locations in Brisbane that cater for couples wanting to hold their marriage ceremony outdoors.

Planning tips:

• If you are thinking of holding the ceremony and or reception in one of Brisbane’s Public Park, beached areas or nature reserve you will need to contact the Brisbane City Council or the relevant authority for permits and fees. In most Brisbane Council Parks that cater for weddings there is a designated area. Remember you will also be required to clean up after the ceremony as well, make sure a member or two of your wedding party is charged with this task in advance
• This might be the outdoor location of your dreams, but in reality how easy and practical will it be for guests to reach. You want the day to be memorable for all the right reasons, rather than for missing/lost guests and traffic jams. Investigate in advance what type of public transport and parking options are available for your guests. In addition, following on from the ceremony will your reception be held locally and again will it be easy for guests to make their way to
• Consider timing in particular during the summer months. Avoid holding the ceremony during the hottest part of the day, which is generally around 1pm onwards. If the outdoor location doesn’t offer a pergola, rotunda or something similar under which you can hold your ceremony, during your planning stages take a good look around and locate an ideal area where there is plenty of shading from trees for both you and your guests
• If it is a particularly scenic spot allow time for guests to explore and enjoy the scenery and native wildlife after the ceremony. This and the travel time to your reception venue should be considered when you book your venue
• The slogan is “beautiful one day, perfect the next”. In more recent years we can add “and totally unpredictable the day after that”.  If the weather on the day does is totally “unpredictable”, is there a contingency plan in place and are you happy with it?
• Holding a ceremony or any event outside is fraught with all kinds of weather and native wildlife issues you may not have considered yet. What is the mosquito situation, particularly at sunset in summer? Are any native birds nesting, such as magpies? How many of your guests suffer from seasonal hay fever?

• Remember if you want to hold your ceremony outside in a public spot you may have bystanders passively passing time watching your spectacle. If you feel uncomfortable about your day becoming a public affair, perhaps a park or beach is not quite for you, and that’s quite OK, however if you are a total exhibitionist then go and show off!

Brisbane Northside:

• Newstead Park, Newstead
• Bowen Park,
• Mowbray Park, New Farm
• New Farm Park, New Farm

Brisbane City:

• City Botanic Gardens
• Roma Street Parklands
• River Terrace Park, Kangaroo Point

 Brisbane East:

• Dreveson Park, Manly
• George Clayton Park, Manly
• Rocks Riverside Park, Seventeen Mile Rocks

Brisbane West:

• Mount Coot-tha Botanic Gardens, Mount Coot-tha
• JC Slaughter Falls, Mount Coot-tha
• Forest Lake Park, Forest Lake
• Guyatt Park, St Lucia

Wedding Tip - Planning Essentials Just got engaged and planning a wedding?  It can really be quite overwhelming organising every step involved to ensure your wedding is a success for you and your guests.

It is important to get down to basics.  Guest numbers will play a large role when planning you wedding reception.  When booking your venue and services including catering, keep in mind that as many as 10-15% of guests invited will be unable to attend.  Look for a venue that will be perfect for your reception without compromising on space. 

How much space will I require?  Allow sufficient space for guests, entertainment, caterers and a bar setup.  Once you have an idea of the space you have for decorations and centrepieces, you can really picture how your wedding will look.

The style you select should be a reflection of yourself, and is a very personal decision.  A wonderful first impression will make your guests feel welcome and comfortable.  Working with a wedding planner will ensure you and your family can relax knowing little details are being taken care of.  If you have the time and would like to decorate your wedding reception many items can be viewed and ordered directly online. 

Enjoy your wedding preparation.

If you are on the Sunshine Coast check out the range of ideas and products at The Party Shop Noosa Civic

Belli Community Hall Inc 67 - 81 Brown's Road BelliVia Eumundi Qld 4562

Eumundi-Kenilworth Road Belli

Hall - seats approximately 100 people, kitchen facilities (including cutlery, crockery, tables, chairs), stage, lighting equipment, 200 carparks. Available for public use. Rental - $100.00, Bond - $500.00.

(07) 5447 0258

 Bli Bli Public Hall and Community Assoc Inc 18 Stoney Wharf Road Bli Bli Qld 4560

Willis Road Bli Bli

To care for, maintain and organise the rental of the Public Hall and to have regular public meetings to discuss the needs of the community. To act as a forum for community members to bring forward suggestions for the good of the community

200 sq m, seats 60 people, tables and 60 stackaway chairs, some forms, kitchen with fridge, microwave oven, sink, Zip hot water system etc., piano, street car parking. Limited availability, hall heavily booked.

(07) 5448 6031(07) 5448 4316(07) 5446 6495

 Buderim Mountain State School "Hall for All" PO Box 201 Buderim Qld 4556

Main Street Buderim

150 sq m, seats 150 people, street car parking, catering and stage facilities. Suitable for general, cultural and sporting use, and for educational purposes. Advance bookings essential. Available for public use.

(07) 5477 2777

 Buderim War Memorial Hall PO Box 38 Buderim Qld 4556

3 Main Street Buderim

To provide a base for community groups and activities. Permanent tenants include BATS Theatre Co Inc., Buderim Library, Buderim Billiards and Snooker Inc., Buderim CWA, Buderim Garden Club, Indoor Bowls, Yoga, Martial Arts, Children's Theatre.

Seats 240 people, kitchen, stage & theatre facilities, 120 carparks available. Heavily booked all year. Rental $24.00 per hour permanent bookings, $250.00 1-off day use, $375.00 for nights use. All inclusive of cleaning + GST.

(07) 5445 2515(07) 5477 0945

 Conondale Public Hall Committee Inc 209 Ahern Road Conondale Qld 4552

Maleny-Kenilworth Road Conondale

Provide hall for school and community use for meetings and leisure activities.

Hall - available for public use. Rental $100.00, bond $100.00. $5.00 per hour for casual meetings and classes. Hall availability subject to prior bookings.

(07) 5494 4524(07) 5494 4597(07) 5494 4839

 Eudlo Public Hall and Recreation Grounds Association Inc Rosebed Street Eudlo Qld 4554

Rosebed Street Eudlo

Hall - seating capacity 200 people, kitchen facilities. Available for public use. Rental - $80.00 for functions plus $200.00 bond. Classes - negotiable. All functions to finish at midnight. Grounds - sportsground with power, shed, toilets.

(07) 5445 9858

 Gheerulla Hall and Recreation Centre Inc MS 330 Belli Park Eumundi Qld 4562

Cnr Moy Pocket and Eumundi/Kenilworth Roads Gheerulla

Large country hall suitable for weddings, parties, dances, theatre, seminars, workshops etc. Seating capacity 130 people, modern kitchen facilities, hot and cold water, stove, refrigerator, stage. Car parking spaces in excess of 150 parks. 

(07) 5447 0135(07) 5446 0121

 Glass House Mountains Community Hall PO Box 2 Glass House Mountains Qld 4518

Coonowrin Road Glass House Mountains

Hall - seating capacity 150 people, kitchen facilities (including cutlery, crockery, tables and chairs), stage, catering committee and both on and off street car parking. Available for public use. Rental: prices on application.

(07) 5496 9349

 Hamilton Hall Gympie State High School Cootharaba Road Gympie Qld 4570

Gympie State High School Cootharaba Road Gympie

Hamilton Hall has a seating capacity for 1000; kitchen facilities include tables and chairs; stage with lighting and sound equipment; TV/Video; whiteboard and overhead projector; car parking facilities.

(07) 5489 8333(07) 5489 8333

 Kandanga Public Hall Assoc Inc 19 Main Street Kandanga Qld 4570

81 Main Street Kandanga

Public Hall Association

The hall has a seating capacity for 150 people. Kitchen facilities include cutlery, crockery, tables and chairs. Stage and car parking facilities.

(07) 5484 3272; (07) 5484 3493 (A/H)

(07) 5484 3290

 Kenilworth Hall, Show and Recreation Ground Assoc Inc Maleny Road Kenilworth Qld 4564

Maleny Road Kenilworth

Hall, showgrounds, camping and caravans

500 sqm on acreage, seats 300 - 350 people, stage and lighting equipment, catering facilities & supper room, unlimited car parking. All facilities available for public use. Rental $20.00 - $30.00 during week. $30.00 - $100.00 for function on weekend nights

(07) 5446 0131

 Kidaman Hall PO Box 51 Mapleton Qld 4560

Kidaman

Seating capacity 50 people, kitchen facilities, tables, chairs, ample car parking facilities, very pleasant outlook. Available for public use. Rental $25.00 per day (hourly bookings available as well).

(07) 5446 9237(07) 5446 9252

 Kilcoy Memorial Hall and Cultural Centre P O Box 83 Kilcoy Qld 4515

Kennedy Street Kilcoy

Hall - seating capacity 300 people, kitchen facilities (including cutlery, crockery) available, tables, chairs, stage, lighting and sound equipment plus car parking facilities. Available for public use. Rental: - Main Hall, Foyer & Kitchen 

(07) 5422 4900

 Kin Kin Hall PO Box 7 Kin Kin Qld 4571

Kin Kin

Historic wooden hall - seating capacity 150 people. Good acoustics. Modern Kitchen - microwave oven, stove, hot water, fridge, stage, lighting and sound equipment, pa system, video, projection screen, on street car parking . Available for public use.

(07) 5485 4335(07) 5485 4168(07) 5485 4366

 Kureelpa Public Hall Assoc Inc 9 Angus Crescent Kureelpa Qld 4560

Cnr Mapleton Road and Jewet Road Kureelpa

Provision of a Public Hall facility. Suitable particularly for wedding receptions, conventions, seminars.

145 sq m plus supper room 50 sq m, seats 90 people, supper room, kitchen and bar facilities (crockery, cutlery, tables, chairs), stage facilities, ample car parking. Available for public use. Rental on enquiry.

0403761147

 Mapleton Community Hall PO Box 334 Mapleton Qld 4560

31 Obi Obi Road Mapleton

Hall - timber construction, steel roof. Hardwood floor and stage (96 years old). 150 sq m, seating capacity 100 people, catering facilities, ample car parking. Available for public use on several days. Rental - $10.00 per hour, $150.00 Friday and Saturdays (bond is $150). Oval, cricket wicket (concrete), lighting. Available for public use.

(07) 5478 6736 (07) 5445 7611(07) 5445 7290

 Maroochy River Coach House 2 - 46 David Low Way Maroochydore Qld 4558

2 - 46 David Low Way Maroochydore

Function venue - seating capacity 270 people, kitchen facilities (including cutlery, crockery, tables and chairs), licensed premises, stage, lighting/sound equipment, tv/video, whiteboard/ohp, public telephone and car parking facilities.

(07) 5448 4344

 Maroochydore QCWA Hall 9 Ruby Street Cooroy Qld 4563

Memorial Avenue Maroochydore

Seats 120 people, catering facilities, 18 carparks. Available for public use (bookings essential). Call Wendy regarding booking prices.

(07) 5447 6140

 Montville Hall Memorial Close Village Green Montville Qld 4560

Memorial Close Village Green Montville

248 sq m, seating capacity 160 people, stage (good acoustics), 24 carparks plus street car parking. Suitable for concerts, classes, workshops, displays, weddings, parties, meetings, plays, dinners etc. Private catering only. Available for public use.

(07) 5478 5485

 Mooloolah Public Hall Association Inc PO Box 6136 Mooloolah Qld 4553

33 Bray Road Mooloolah

To own and operate the community hall.

Hall - seating capacity 120 people, kitchen facilities (including cutlery, crockery, tables & chairs), stage, sound equipment, car parking facilities. Rental - Weekly hire 1 hour - $15.00, 1 - 3 hours $20.00, 3 - 5 hours $25.00.

(07) 5494 7793(07) 5494 7748(07) 5494 7260(07) 5494 7260

 Mudjimba Community Hall 41 Cottonwood Street Mudjimba Qld 4564

41 Cottonwood Street Mudjimba

Hall - seats approximately 100 people, new kitchen (includes crockery/tables/chairs), car parking facilities. Available for public use (no private parties). Rental $10.00 per hour or by negotiation.

(07) 5448 7680

 Noosa Amphitheatre PO Box 141 Tewantin Qld 4565

Noosa Botanical Gardens Lake MacDonald Cooroy

The Noosa Amphitheatre is a joint project of Noosa Amphitheatre Assoc Inc and Noosa Council.

This classical open air theatre, overlooking a wide expanse of water, has seating for 400 people, with a large circular stage surrounded by tiers of concrete seating. Huge dressing rooms on either side of the amphitheatre are fully equipped with mirrors,

www.noosa.qld.gov.au

(07) 5449 5246

 Palmwoods Memorial Hall Assoc Main Street Palmwoods Qld 4555

Main Street Palmwoods

Hall - seating capacity from 250, excellent dance floor, kitchen facilities. Available for public use. Rental - upon application. Ideal for weddings, licensed functions, balls, cabarets, concerts. Tables, crockery, cutlery, public address system avail

(07) 5478 9539

 Peachester Hall River Road Peachester Qld 4519

Beerwah-Kilcoy Road Peachester

Hall - seating capacity approximately 150 people, kitchen facilities (cutlery/crockery/tables available from QCWA), approximately 150 chairs as part of the hall establishment (accessible at all times) liquor license for booth permit on application, stage

(07) 5494 9564

 Pie Creek Community Hall Association Inc. Eel Creek Road Pie Creek Gympie Qld 4570

Eel Creek Road Pie Creek Gympie

The hall provides a perfect location for meetings, private functions etc. The hall has seating capacity for 150. There is a fully appointed kitchen with cutlery, crockery, tables and chairs. The location includes facilities with ample parking and a stage

(07) 5482 6015(07) 5482 8633(07) 5482 8857

 Rotary Garden Village Hall (managed by Sundale Garden Village) PO Box 5202 SCMC, Nambour Qld 4560

Windsor Road Burnside

The Rotary Community Hall, Windsor Road is managed and maintained by Sundale Garden Village.

Seating capacity 150 people with 25 tables, kitchen facilities, PA system, off street car parking. Suitable for seminars, meetings, weddings, recreation groups, receptions etc. Available for public use. Rental Casual $14.30/hour with $50.00 deposit, lon

(07) 5441 1866

 Suncoast Convention Centre PO Box 5254 SCMC Nambour Qld 4560

Suncoast Convention Centre Suncoast Auditorium Cnr Kiel Mtn & Schubert Rds Woombye

Halls for hire

1. Main Auditorium - Seating capacity 1200, multi-media, Vines Catering, Vines Cafe, stage, car parking facilities, tables, chairs, lighting/sound equipment, whiteboard, overhead projector. Phones are available on emergency.2. Mini Auditorium

(07) 5442 2200

 The Cooloolabin Hall Association Incorporated PO Box 388 Yandina Qld 4561

Cooloolabin Road Cooloolabin Via Yandina

Cooloolabin Hall is there to be used for local residents or the general public for recreational purposes. It is available for hire for e.g. dances, exercise classes, meetings, private functions etc. Bookings can be made through the Secretary 5446 8951.

Seats approximately 100 people, kitchen facilities (cutlery, crockery, chairs), microwave, lighting equipment. Available for public use. Rental $15.00 per day. $20.00 per night. $100.00 bond. The Cooloolabin Tennis Courts have been recently totally renovated

(07) 5446 8951

 The Pavillion Conference and Reception Centre 77 Exhibition Road Southside Gympie Qld 4570

77 Exhibition RoadSouthside Gympie

Conference and reception Centre for Hire.

Centre - seating capacity for 800 people, kitchen facilities (including cutlery, crockery, tables, chairs), licensed premises, stage, sound and lighting equipment, TV, video, whiteboard, overhead projector and car parking facilities. Available for public

(07) 5481 0824(07) 5481 0825

 The Place PO Box 571 Cotton Tree Qld 4558

"Harmony House"4 Fifth Avenue Cotton Tree

Activities Venue.

(07) 5479 6971

 Tinbeerwah Hall Incorporated PO Box 38 COOROY QLD 4563

Cnr Sunrise Road & Cooroy Noosa Road Tinbeerwah Via Cooroy

Hall - seating capacity 100 people, kitchen facilities (including cutlery, crockery, tables and chairs), car parking facilities. Available for public use. Rental: depends on function (bond and hire fee).

(07) 5449 5204 (b/h);

(07) 5447 6773(07) 5447 6184

 Valdora Community Hall

Valdora Road Valdora

Hall - seating capacity 100 people, small kitchen, limited car parking. Available for public use. Variable rental charges.

John Robertson - (07) 5446 6455

Pam and Roy Thomson - (07) 5446 6271

 Veteran Hall Sandy Creek Road Via Gympie Qld 4570

Sandy Creek Road Via Gympie

Vetrean Hall has a seating capacity for 60 people, kitchen facilities inlclude cutlery, crockery, tables and chairs. Stage with lighting equipment and car parking facilities.

(07) 5483 3725(07) 5483 3900; 0417 606 708

 Woombye State Cobbs Cottage C/- Woombye State School Pinegrove Road Woombye Qld 4559

95 Pinegrove Road Woombye

Meeting hall "Cobbs Cottage" - seating capacity 60 people, tables, chairs, lighting, whiteboard and overhead projector, car parking facilities. Available for public use. Rental by application.

(07) 5442 1472

 Yandina Masonic Centre Management Committee 14 Currie Street Nambour Qld 4560

North Street Yandina

To manage the Masonic Centre building, arrange/approve rentals, functions etc in the hall. PRESENT USERS:- Maroochy Lodge meets regularly on the 2nd Wednesday each month.

Hall and meeting rooms in central location. Seating capacity 70 people. Power points for music etc. Good parking facilities. Available for public use. Rental $70.00 per day or by arrangement day or evening.

www.maroochylodge.freemasonsrus.org

(07) 5441 4155

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Recipe - Fresh Basil Pesto Pesto is one of those ingredients you can use in a multiude of recipes from a quick chicken and pesto sandwich on freshly baked bread, to a Moreton Bay Bug and creamy pesto fettucine.

When buying Basil try your local green grocer or farmers market as the freshness of the basil is very important in making the best pesto.

1 Bunch of basil - pick leaves from stalks

100grms pine nuts

4 Cloves of fresh garlic

150grms grated fresh parmesan cheese - pecorino if possible

250 mls extra virgin olive oil

Salt & Pepper

 

Place basil in blender  with gaflic and pine nuts, blend for 30 seconds, scape down the sides of blender and add parmesan, continue blending adding olive oil until you reach a semi smooth consistency, add salt and pepper, if pesto seems a bit dry add some more oil and blend.

Place pesto in storage container, will keep for approx a week in fridge.

Tip cover pesto in storage container with a thin layer of oil to help it from discolouring.

For a great treat at your next dinner party try making fresh Mayonnaise and finishing it with 2 tablespoons of pesto, use it on bruchetta with fresh tomato, or as a dip for fresh cut vegetables.

The Scoville Scale Test

Chillies are available consistently throughout Australia.  They vary in size, colour and intensity.  Chilli is a great addition to many recipes.  It can be difficult to determine how hot a chilli will be without practicing when cooking.   In 1912 American chemist Wilbur Scoville devised a test to rate the heat of chilli peppers.   This test is now known as the Scoville scale , where chillies can be rated on their heat and intensity.

Some common examples are;  

Capiscum is a zero on the Scoville scale

Jalapeno pepper is 2,500-5,000 Scoville

The Common Red/Green Cayenne pepper in Australia is 25,000-50,000 Scoville

Birds eye chili is 50,000-100,000 Scoville

From India the Bhut Jolokia is a whopping 850,000-1,100,000 Scoville

Roasting chilli on the bbq before using will leave a great extra taste to your recipe.


Experimenting with chilli can be a lot of fun, try slicing a Red Cayenne Chilli nice and fine then tossing it through a Mango and Prawn Salad.  The heat of the chilli and the sweetness of the mango works extremely well together.  The chilli will give the mango an enhances wonderful  flavour.

Adding extra sliced Green Chilli to you next Thai Green Cicken Curry will give it the bite you have been looking for.

Try blending fresh garlic, ginger, red chilli, oil and lemon juice until pureed, marinated sliced chicken breast for half an hour and cook on the bbq,  serve with fresh salad.

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