Sunday, 23 May
Because of the weather we thought we would forego any further island hopping and make our way to Cesme (Turkey).
It was only about a 40 minute trip and when we arrived at Cesme The Petes spotted a hire car place and suggested we zip up to Ephesus, so as to make maximum use of our time.
And so, we met the inimitable Mr Smelly from Blue Rent A Car. Although a bit on the smelly side, he is just the nicest person and a great introduction to Turkish hospitality.
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On the 2nd February a morning tea was held at the Nambour RSL Club to hand over funds raised by a group of ladies for the Sunshine Coast Community Hospice.

The ladies are mainly wives of Nambour RSL Sub Branch members, these ladies commonly know as the ‘Crafty Ladies’ spent countless hours making items and selling them at Continue reading...

Arrived in Athens Monday after a very long and sleepless flight, for me at least.  Peter enshrouded himself in his blanket and promptly snored his way through many hours of the flight. So, for much of the flight I was surrounded by the sonorous tones of fellow travellers, plus the guy next to me, who was also sleeping soundly, had his elbow stuck in my ear.  Not an experience I wish to repeat in a hurry.  Thank goodness I have six months to recover.
 
We have done all the touristy things, including, of course, the Acropolis which is truly amazing.
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Congratulations to Westpac Bank Tewantin on their very successful Art Exhibition with all proceeds donated to Katie Rose Care Cottage.

Easels, paints, canvases etc were set up in the Tewantin branch of Westpac Bank the previous day for budding artists to produce their masterpieces for auction.  Thanks to Westpac Tewantin for supporting this fundraising initiative.
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'Just one Gold Coin can help provide care for terminally ill adults and children on the Sunshine Coast"

Gold Coin Appeal Week
14 June to 20 June 2010
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Two years of dedication and hard work has finally paid off for Hospice founders Sue Story and Terry Clark-Burrows with the opening of their beloved Katie Rose Cottage at Doonan... Continue reading...

How can you support your community hospice care for the terminally ill? You invite any number of friends, work colleagues, team mates, church members, school groups to your tea party and provide tea, coffee and cake... Continue reading...

Anne-Louise Brown, Sunshine Coast Daily. KATIE Rose Cottage, a hospice service for the terminally ill which has taken four years to establish, opened at Doonan yesterday. Founded by palliative care nurses Terry Clarke-Burrows and Sue Storey, the cottage, in Noosa’s hinterland, will provide a place where the terminally ill and their families can go for support and care... Continue reading...

When Peter McDonald and Judy Malzard trek around Europe on their bikes, they will be mixing a good cause with pleasure. The Noosa couple, who will set off on their two-wheel adventure on May 9, decided their six-month journey would be the perfect opportunity to raise money for Doonan’s Katie Rose Cottage... Continue reading...

Our Gympie picnic race day on March 20th was a huge success. We thank you all for your support and look forward to seeing you at our next Race day May 2nd. Sunshine Coast Community Hospice supporters came from across the Sunshine Coast to the Gympie Races recently and enjoyed a fantastic day out... Continue reading...