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Velocity Trampoline Park Opens it’s doors in North Lakes

Team Velocity Trampoline Park North Lakes

North Lakes now has it’s very own Velocity Indoor Trampoline Park.

A VIP party was held tonight for all the winners of the popular B105 competition and doors officially open to the public tomorrow, Friday 15th August 2014 at 10:00am through to 9:00pm for those who wish be the first to get in and try it out.

Lots of fun was had tonight thanks to the great, welcoming team at Velocity Park and the absolutely crazy-fun arena.

The Bouldering section was very popular with the climbers. If you fall, you land in a sea of foam blocks!

The friendly Velocity Team were are a great bunch of guys and girls on hand, co-ordinating activities and supervising each area.

Dave the DJ blasted out some great tunes and kept the bouncing momentum.

The event was attended by State Member for Murrumba Reg Gulley and Moreton Bay Councillor Julie Greer to show their support for the opening of Velocity Trampoline Park as the latest business of significant community interest in the fast growing North Lakes business sector.

The B105 Team were there welcoming guests and joining in the fun. Velocity Park has two huge free bounce arenas, dodgeball arena, three slam ball galleys (ie: trampoline basketball), a bouldering area with soft landing foam and a trick foam pit with suspended rope and three run-ups.

It’s pretty difficult to catch anybody in focus at Velocity Park!

Velocity Park has dedicated rooms to cater for birthday parties.

Group bookings are welcome. In fact forward group bookings for this venue have been coming in from far and wide well before the opening. Why not have your corporate events or fundraiser at Velocity Indoor Trampoline Park in North Lakes!

Open to the public from tomorrow! Visit the Velocity Park North Lakes website for session times and bookings or call (07) 3482 4344.

14/08/2014 | nthlakes

North Lakes State College to benefit from Government music program.

North Lakes State College Music Program Funding

Today The Premier made a surprise visit with Education Minister John-Paul Langbroek to North Lakes State College as part of Premier Campbell Newman’s announcement of $2.46 million in additional funding for secondary school music education.

Queensland Premier Campbell Newman and Education Minister John-Paul Langbroek said the additional funding was an important part of the government’s plan to ensure a strong education system.

More than 200 state schools will be able to buy new instruments, and extra instrumental music teachers will be hired, through a boost to Queensland’s school music program.

Member for Murrumba Reg Gulley said he was delighted that North Lakes State College would benefit from the additional funding.

“North Lakes State College has three choirs and a strong instrumental music program that involves 209 students,” Mr Gulley said.

“I look forward to continuing to see North Lakes State College students excel in the instrumental program.”

For the official announcement please visit – http://statements.qld.gov.au/Statement/2014/7/23/young-musicians-receive-boost-from-school-music-program

23/07/2014 | nthlakes

Classic Cars Display is on again!

This cool event will be taking place every fourth Saturday of the month in the Masters car park. Get the family down there to check out the hot rods and vintage classic cars along with a bunch of other fun.

Enthusiasts come from all over the region to meet and show off their treasured classic cars so you have the chance to come down and chat to the owners of these beauties.

As well as classic cars, you will find market stalls, burgers and sausage sandwiches and loads of hotted up cars to check out. Watch or join in the with the Rock’n’Roll dancers getting into the groove.

This event is put on by the Northern Districts Rodders Club Inc. You can visit their website here: http://www.ndrc.org.au/

The acrobatic performers from Cheer Sport put on a fantastic display at the June event and will be performing again this month.

Cheers Sport put on a performance at the June 2014 meet-up to everyones delight.

The guys and girls from Cheer Sport put on an inspiring show for everyone. Great role models for the youngsters.

Take your kids back in time and show them how cars used to look in the Happy Days

Keep up to date by following the North Lakes Qld Community Facebook Page where we will remind you of upcoming Classic Cars Displays in North Lakes. See also the Classic Cars Display event page on this site.

16/07/2014 | nthlakes

Community News

Mango Hill Market Place update

Construction of the much anticipated Mango Hill Market Place, located at the high profile intersection of Anzac Avenue and Halpine Drive is around 50% complete.

Halpine Drive is the future main access road to the Mango Hill Train Station which will be operational in 2016, so the the Mango Hill Market Place is destined to be a high traffic commercial hub.

The future shopping centre has been well received by the business community with confirmed tenancies of 85% at least seven months out from a hopeful opening in December 2014.

Once complete, the shopping precinct will be the largest convenience based shopping centre in the North Lakes / Mango Hill locality. Coles will be the major feature for convenience shopping and there will be around ten food outlets including a Hogs Breath Cafe, Sushi Train and Coffee Club. In addition, there will be almost 15 speciality retail shops and professional suites such as dental, accounting and chiropractic.

Other businesses already confirmed include a Good Price Pharmacy Warehouse, BWS Liquor Store, Jetts Gym and Bargain Mania.

Tenancy enquiries should be directed to Jeff Litte on 0411 559 728.

23/06/2014 | nthlakes

So what do they sell at Costco?

For the opening of Costco North Lakes thousands of people came through the doors and cars lined up for as far as the eye can see. People have come from all over South East Queensland to be here for the opening and to collect their Membership cards.

Many people had never been to a Costco Warehouse and did not know what to expect and there certainly were some surprises in store.

The superstore sells everyday items for the home, dining table, back yard, personal care, adventure and sports. Buying in bulk really is the order of the day so if you thought 300 metres of Glad Wrap was not quite enough, you can get it in rolls of just over half a kilometre at Costco. Or perhaps try a kilogram of asparagus for tonights pasta.

You can have your eyes and ears tested and potentially be walking away with a new set of glasses and a hearing aid.

But what we loved was the variety of local seafood and ready made catering platters.

You don’t need to be a Costco member to browse, but if you see something you like you will need to join before you purchase

Costco North Lakes opening hours are;
Monday to Friday from 10:00am – 8:30pm
Saturday from 9:00am – 5:00pm
Sunday 10:00am – 6:00pm

Address: 17-39 Cook St, North Lakes QLD 4509
Phone:(07) 3482 8600

30/05/2014 | nthlakes

Community News

The Roar Initiative

Professor Jellybean business owners Marissa Ward and Sherry Bruce, founded The Roar Initiative out of a wish to empower and inspire youth into worthwhile, community oriented projects and initiatives.

The name “Roar Initiative” for the organisation, was inspired by a an early morning visit to India’s Kanha National Park. Two tigers, off in the distance were silhouettes in the mist, until they roared and it was a sound not to be forgotten!

Youth Club Members are the local youth champions for The Roar Initiative. These young volunteers are empowered through The Roar Initiative to actively participate and encourage others as local and global community citizens into responsible endeavors. This means working as an ambassador of The Roar Initiative to provide a rich learning experience to other young people and engage them in environmentally sustainable and socially responsible activities.

At both levels, the organisation wants the voice, messages and actions of our youth to leave an unforgettable and positive impact on people and the planet. It is an opportunity for them to ROAR.

The Roar Initiative Inc. currently has an opportunity of a lifetime for an ambitious and hard-working aspiring Youth Club Member from the North Lakes area. If you would like to encourage and inspire other local youth in worthwhile programs and be a part of The Roar Initiative’s creative team, here’s your chance. This person will also have the opportunity to join The Roar Initiative in Borneo to actively participate in an Orangutan conservation project and to contribute to the global community.

Locally, the team meets once a week at The Space, where a unique learning experience, from various mentors, are provided to its youth members.

They have been learning video production skills with an aim to create a video to promote the rich environment of the Pumistone passage. They are pursuing various art forms that foster environmental awareness and they are learning how to create and implement community projects to reconnect children with nature.

The Roar Initiative team recently launched its monthly free community event called Nature Tales. This event provides fun and engaging nature activities for young children within the region’s nature rich parks. The next Nature Tales event will be held in the North Lakes area. Keep an eye on the Roar website for announcements – http://roar.org.au/calendar/.

The Roar Initiative is looking for a youth member in year 9, 10, 11 or 12 that wants to learn about their world and how they can contribute as a socially and environmentally responsible citizen, so if you think that you fit that bill please contact Sherry Bruce on (07) 54 977 941.

Currently, the team members are working on bringing an epic festival called Science in the Park to the North Lakes community in October.

To learn more about The Roar Initiative, please visit their website – http://roar.org.au/

To learn more about Professor Jellybean, please visit – http://www.scienceparties.com.au/

The Science in the Park Festival comes to North Lakes on 18th October 2014. For details go to the Event Page.

16/05/2014 | nthlakes

Costco membership – Have you got one?

The Costco information and sign up outlet on Discovery Drive has been experiencing increased traffic since the announcement that it is set to close it’s doors next week before Costco North Lakes big opening on May 29. This weekend the temporary office will be open from 9:00am – 5:00pm for those wishing to shop who have yet to get a membership.

After the Discovery Drive office closure, there remains the opportunity to sign up at the membership counter at the warehouse, prior to the big opening on May 29.

The planned opening of Costco North Lakes warehouse has proved a driver of local commercial investment and is a significant inducement for other large national and international corporations to claim their footprint in South East Queensland.

With current heavy fluctuations in fuel prices, it is not only hoped that the introduction of the Costco fuel pumps will broadly reduce local fuel prices, but also provide less volatility.

Regardless of whether you want to buy fuel or warehouse goods, if you intend to shop at Costco, you will need to hold a membership card.

09/05/2014 | nthlakes

Community News

Who are ComLink? Volunteers needed.

ComLink North Lakes is up, operational and ready to assist our community.

ComLink is a not-for-profit organisation and charity providing personalised transport services and care to the aged and disabled for social outings, shopping and medical appointments.

Thanks to federal Home and Community Care funding, the long established Sunshine Coast community transport organisation now provide these much needed services in the greater Moreton Bay and North Brisbane regions. They are also currently undertaking expansion into Bundaberg, Ipswich, Cairns, Townsville and satellite sites in Gympie, Childers and Gin Gin.

It is recognised that living a balanced and fulfilling life is intrinsic to our health and wellbeing, so ComLink’s transport services are not limited to medical appointments but also transport clients to shopping centres for social outings, hair appointments to maintain their social inclusion. They will even provide staff to assist with shopping requirements.

ComLink drivers have basic first aid skills, have undergone a police check and hold a blue card, as well as receiving training in policy, induction, driver fatigue and sometimes specialty areas such as caring for someone with dementia.

ComLink averages provides hundreds of trips per week in the Moreton Bay Region and due to a rising demand for our services in the North Lakes and surrounding areas, ComLink are in regular need of volunteer drivers to help transport clients and be involved in the community.

The North Lakes division drivers predominantly undertake medical transport services for Queensland Health including hospital transfers, admissions and discharges, as well as some trips for the transport disadvantaged.

If you would like to help people in need in your community you might consider becoming a ComLink volunteer. You should hold a current small or medium vehicle license, preferably for bus, but car license holders will be considered as well.

Steve Mason, a volunteer driver and long-term resident of North Lakes said the thing he enjoys most about volunteering is meeting people. “I have always believed in a sense of community and by volunteering, I personally get back a lot more than I give,” says Steve.

Many of ComLink’s 3,800+ clients rely on ComLink as their only means of transport. “Everyone working for ComLink is considered family. The level of commitment is completely up to them,” says Ms Adra, ComLink Chief Executive.

If you are interested in becoming a ComLink volunteer, please contact Mobility Manager Robyn Elkojje on 1300 761 011 or visit their website – ComLink Volunteers.

ComLink Drivers wanted in North Lakes

02/05/2014 | nthlakes

Mass Nutrition enters North Lakes

Mass Nutrition has made a name for itself in Australia and New Zealand as a leader in the sport, health and fitness supplements market and the 40th Mass Nutrition branded store has just opened on North Lakes Drive.

Joseph Carpenter (pictured left) is the owner of the new North Lakes store. He is a local resident who has been in the industry for years and is himself a bodybuilder and qualified Personal Trainer. With a history of competitive cycle and motorcycle racing, Joseph has a broad general knowledge of the endurance sport and strength training/body building diet.

Aiming to be the best store of its kind, Mass Nutrition North Lakes stock all your supplement needs, Protein Powders, Vitamins, Test Boosters, Fat Burners, Women’s and Men’s Products, Health Products, Accessories etc.

Joseph says “What we want to see are customers getting the right information to achieve their goals, not just a sale. I am the owner so obviously I am passionate about the store and seeing it succeed, so I always let everyone know if they have any questions to call or email and I will always help and any feedback from them is appreciated”.

Mass Nutrition North Lakes is a store where you know that you will be served not by a sales assistant but by people who know the industry and stock the best in performance supplements.

Contact the store on (07) 3482 3111, drop in to the store at 2/12 North Lakes Drive or visit the Mass Nutrition North Lakes web page for trading hours.

We wish Joseph and the team much success with the North Lakes store.

Mass Nutrition on North Lakes Drive

Nick Foard – Store Manager

Miss Nutrition at Mass Nutrition North Lakes

21/04/2014 | nthlakes

Wray Organic Market & Cafe Opening

Today the Wray Organic Market and Cafe opens it’s doors to the public at 23 Discovery Drive, North Lakes with the grand opening being held on Saturday, 5th April at 10am.

Deborah Wrays’ enthusiasm and passion as the founder of Wray Organic Market is clear in the way she describes her stores. She is rightfully proud of a very diverse range of Certified Organic foodstuffs, which has been a driver in the success of the business.

It was wonderful to hear the story of the beginnings of the now 9 branch franchise. Deb (right), pictured with North Lakes store owner Tanya Cunningham, opened her first store together with husband Gary at Palm Beach on the Gold Coast in 2005.

Deb was professionally recommended to eliminate as many chemicals and pesticides from her families diet as possible, but found from first hand experience that there was no single place to buy a good range of organic foods and out of this, the idea for Wray Organic Market was born. With a particular focus on foodstuffs, Deb found that there was a real demand for her products.

The Wray Organic owners stock only Organically Certified products but within that framework, also regularly review products and suppliers, considering every ingredient and whether or not it has has been grown / cultivated / manufactured to ethical standards.

As well as quality produce and products, Wray Organic Market also strives to provide affordability, which is a mantra rarely touted in the organic sector.

Just some of the things you can look forward to at Wray Organic Market from today are fresh organic fruit and vegetable juices served over the counter, organic coffee at the Wray Organic Cafe, a range of fruits and vegetables, cooking ingredients, meat, poultry and fish, breads, cold-pressed oils, yoghurt, ice-cream, personal-care products, books and much more. You really must come in-store to see that you really can get everything you might expect at your regular supermarket and more, organically.

Wray Organic Market and Cafe issue a monthly Newsletter detailing all their specials and latest news. Visit the Wray Organic Market Newsletter page on their website to subscribe.

We congratulate and wish all the very best to store owners Nathan and Tanya and be sure to support them on Grand Opening day Saturday, 5th April from 10am. Visit the business listing for Wray Organic Market North Lakes.

Preparation underway for opening day.

Wray Organic Fresh Produce

Breads and Cold Pressed Oils

Organic Yoghurt

Personal Care Products

View more businesses on the North Lakes Community Website.

03/04/2014 | nthlakes

Mango Hill Markets bigger and better

On Saturday 29th March, the second Mango Hill Markets was held with a wonderful turnout by both stallholders and patrons. 70+ stallholders were involved showing their wares, services, performances, rides and games.

The event was hosted in the grounds of St. Benedicts Primary School at St Benedicts Close, Mango Hill and was a credit to the organisers.

The market was under threat from rain as it has been a very wet week, but thankfully the sun was shining, if only for the duration of the markets. Well done to the organisers for diverting the stormclouds. We look forward to many more market days.

Stallholders and exhibitors included the Institute of Modern Tae Kwon Do, Lil Shimmeys Dance & Fitness, Grasshopper Soccer, GameOn Family Fun Centre, Berry Good Jam and Chutney, Lime Physical Therapy, Fitness Matters Gym, Vivace School of Music, Kerobi Crystals, Wray Organic Market and Cafe and Click With You Photography.

We have posted some pictures of the day below and we look forward to keeping you updated on future Mango Hill Markets.

Please view the Mango Hill Markets event page for the date and details of the next Mango Hill Markets.

Mango Hill Markets Train

30/03/2014 | nthlakes

Mango Hill Village Welcome Sign

After 10 years of continuous lobbying to the local council by the Mango Hill Progress Association for a “Welcome to Mango Hill Village” sign, the installation of this new sign on Thursday 20th March is a tribute to the perseverance of a community.

Located on Kinsellas Road West, just along from Light Horse Court, this new sign reflects the semi-rural history and bush setting of this small village with it’s own bush belt, defining it’s character and community values amidst the rapidly developing satellite city of North Lakes.

Your comments on the sign and the chosen design are welcome.

25/03/2014 | nthlakes

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