YourVoiceWinter2020

A love of singing has seen the Jacaranda Jam Choir turning to virtual singalong sessions during restrictions on group gatherings. The community choir has been meeting for over 10 years in the Greater Springfield area, meeting on Tuesdays at Aveo Springfield Central and now online. The choir have performed at retirement villages and local community events and are often supported by a ukulele group, the Jam Jugs. Choir founder Angela said the choir is a place where people of all ages can meet and share in the joy of singing. “Our motto is building community through music and song,” Angela said. As restrictions have started to lift members of the group have started meeting in small numbers in local parks, as well as continuing to meet regularly using Zoom. The group is always keen to welcome new singers. “We sing a variety of genres in unison, or in simple two or three-part harmonies,” Angela said. “It is a group for all ages, no experience necessary and you don’t need to be able to read music. “We all just enjoy sharing our love of singing and we’d love to meet you.” Time: 10am to 12pm Tuesdays during school terms Cost: $6/week with an annual membership fee of $25 to cover insurances and licenses (note it has been suspended while not able to meet in person) Where: Aveo Springfield (online currently) Enquiries: Angela on 0411 460 337 or angela@heartsongstudio.com.au In the Spotlight Jacaranda Jam Choir Winter is the perfect time to put on your walking shoes and explore the great outdoors with a bushwalk. The Yaddamun Trail forms part of the White Rock - Spring Mountain Conservation Estate and is now accessible from the rear of the carpark at Peter Tullett Memorial Park, off Woodline Drive in Creekwood. You can also access the trail head from Grech Park off Silvertop Crescent. The estate is over 2500 hectares in size and features the rocky outcrops of White Rock and Spring Mountain located within a large swathe of regionally significant bushland, supporting some of the highest natural and conservation values in the region. The sandstone outcrop that is White Rock holds cultural significance for the traditional custodians of the area, who ask visitors to respect the site by not climbing atop the formation. The estate contains 624 flora and 159 fauna species as well as habitat for five threatened flora and three fauna species. It also supports three endangered vegetation types and functions as the headwaters of seven major waterways ( www.queensland.com/en-sa/journey/ yaddamun-trail ) . To complete the full 19km Yaddamun Trail by foot takes around 8 hours, or mountain biking takes about half that. The trail contains some steep inclines and rough surfaces, however it offers spectacular glimpses of Ipswich, Brisbane City and towards Moreton Bay. If you’re looking for something shorter, there are a variety of other trails that start from Wild Iris Terrace and Speckled Circuit, Springfield Lakes. Well worth a look to explore the stunning scenery right on our doorstep. Yaddamun Trail access points now open For a birds-eye view visit www.ipswichfirst.com.au/white-rock- spring-mountain/ The Yaddamun Trail is now accessible from Peter Tullett Memorial Park on Woodline Drive and the trail head access point opposite Grech Park, corner of Angelica Avenue and Silvertop Crescent