Bottle Tree Bulletin Bottle Tree Bulletin - March 2019 | Page 3

Foster carers needed in
South West
Roma Family & District
History Society
Men’s Shed Treasure Bill Vierveyzer using a
wood burning tool.
Have you ever wondered what happens to
The Roma Family and District History Society
children and young people who are unable to have been looking for information on all
live at home?
sports and sports people. They are compiling
a display of sports people for Easter in the
Annette McGuinn, Foster & Kinship Care
Practitioner for Anglicare’s Children & Families Country and Roma Show. Jim Allen of Roma
has already come forward with an Honour
services, says finding vulnerable children a
Board on two sports played in previous years
place to live where they are safe and feel
at the now disbanded Maranoa Club. All
secure is a crucial first step.
sports clubs and people in the Maranoa
There are currently more than 8,000
Region are asked to supply information,
Queensland children living with foster or
photos and stories to the History Lodge in
kinship carers, and Anglicare Southern
Queensland has identified an urgent need for McDowall Street Roma.
more carers in the South West area.
Men’s Shed Update
Foster carers are ordinary people that can
make an extraordinary difference. Providing a The Roma Community Men’s Shed are
safe, secure and loving home can have a
trialling opening from 8.30am to 12pm on a
lasting effect on the life of a child or young
Saturday for men who have to work during the
person in need.
week and would like to work on wood or steel
"Children and young people need a home in
projects over the weekend. Those interested
stable and nurturing environments with
should call in to the Shed In Chrystal Street
understanding people to help them learn how Roma.
to cope with emotional, psychological,
Roma Bowls Club
behavioral and life issues," Mrs McGuinn said.
We’re seeking individuals, families and
The Roma Bowls Club will host a Social Pairs
couples who can provide support to children
Event for $500 Prizes on Easter Saturday and
and young people when they need it most.
another Pairs Event for $500 Prizes plus
“Anglicare needs more foster carers
Calcutta Money on Easter Sunday. A coaching
throughout the South West district. Keeping
session will also be held for the introduction of
children in their local community helps them to the Bowling Arm to South West Queensland
cope with being separated from their families, for those with difficulties like knee or hip
which can make a huge difference in their
issues. All Bowlers are invited to nominate for
lives.”
these exciting events.
If you’re considering becoming a
L IONS FISH AND CHIPS
foster carer, Anglicare provides
you with the support you need to
Lions Fish and Chips in the Park for
give children in care the lives they March 2019 will be held on Friday 24th
March commencing at 5pm.
deserve.
For more information contact
Annette McGuinn on 46 204
030.
morning melodies
First Tuesday of
each month
starting from the
5th February
2019
Roma Lapidairy
Club news
The club rooms are open again
for 2019 and we have
welcomed some new members
and we all look forward to
learning new skills as the year
progresses.
Club rooms are open on the 2 nd
and 4 th Saturday of each month
from 9 am to 4 pm or by prior
arrangements by calling
0429891593.
B REAST C ANCER S UPPORT
G ROUP
The Support Group Lunch
will resume on March 27,
2019. Lunches are held on
the 4th Wednesday of the
month.
Everyone is more than
welcome to come along
and enjoy the singing,
dancing and some toe
tapping fun!
There will also be a lunch
SPECIAL of $10.00
Great singers from down under
to sing your favourite country,
Rock & Roll, and easy listening
classics from back in the day
WHERE: Roma Bowls Club (Lovell
St Roma).
WHEN: First Tuesday of each
Month.
A new member is being introduced to the
workings of a Cabbing Machine. Cabochons can
be made in any shape or size depending on the
stone.
3
TIME: 9:30am till 12:00pm.
COST: $5.00 per head, morning
tea included.