Thursday, April 02, 2020

SMBI Food & Goods & Services Options

G'day All,

(Updated: 6 September, 2020)

In response to a question on one of the SMBI-related Facebook Groups, I've made this blog post so that not only the Facebook users, but also non-Facebook users can have access to this information.

During the Covid-19 restrictions, we're in a slightly tricky place over here on the SMBI - both in a good and a bad way (but by far, mostly good).

One of the more interesting exercises is getting food delivered to those of us who are in the higher risk categories and have been either directed to self-isolate, or had it strongly suggested that we self-isolate.

So, here's a list of the Food and Goods takeaway delivery options available to the SMBI that will be updated as and when I'm made aware of any changes. (Saying that, unless I'm informed of a change to the information below, the information is as presented the last time I was made aware of it, so it may be out of date slightly.) Also listed are other businesses and their current operating information.


Please also note that a number of businesses are making their products available through Bay Islands Eats, which is an initiative of the SMBI Little Bus. To place orders for delivery, order and pay over the phone with the store and ask for it to be delivered via Bay Island Eats. The details for this service are:

Bay Island Eats - How It Works
1. Browse our index of local businesses for the items you need
You can do this via the ‘Eat’, ‘Drink’ and 'Health and Groceries’ options on our website.
2. Contact the business you wish to place an order with
Make your order in full and specify that you would like delivery.
3. Pay for your goods
The cost of your goods can be paid directly to the business over the phone (excluding delivery fee), or our Bay Island Eats delivery driver can take payment of cash and card upon delivery.
Delivery costs should ALWAYS be paid directly to the driver when your order is delivered.
4. Collection and delivery
The business will book in a pickup time for your goods and one of our drivers will collect it from the venue and deliver it to your door.
Visit https://www.bayislandeats.com/ for more information and delivery costs.

FOOD TAKEAWAY AND DELIVERIES

On-Island Businesses


Coochiemudlo Island

Curlew Cafe - 07 3207 7207
https://www.facebook.com/curlewcoochie/
Hours: 8:00AM - 2:00PM every day
Delivery: Yes
Takeaway: Yes
We are building our grocery line daily. Fruit and veges are now in stock. Phone us and order any groceries including our entire dining menu hot and cold.

Oasis - 07 3207 7600
https://www.facebook.com/OasisOnCoochie/
Hours: 5:00PM - 7:30PM Wed - Sun
Delivery: No
Takeaway:Yes
Oasis will be open for takeaway dinner and drinks (including alcohol). Convenience Corner will be operated from Oasis during opening hours. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer phone or internet orders but will provide a safe environment for people waiting for their meals. As always Wednesday night will be Pizza Night plus our expanded every night menu options.


Lamb Island

Lamb Island Convenience Store - 07 3409 5222
https://www.facebook.com/lambislandcs1
Hours: 6.30AM - 6.30PM Mon-Fri, and 7:00AM - 3:00PM Sat - Sun
Delivery: Yes (Bay Island Eats)
Takeaway: Yes
Full menu is available, including coffee.

Lamb Island Rec Club - 07 3409 5832
https://www.facebook.com/lambislandrecreationclub/
Hours: 5:30PM - 7:00PM Wed - Sat, Dine-In, Take Away or Delivery
Delivery:Yes
Takeaway:Yes (Bay Island Eats)
Take away alcohol is available and take away meals are available, as are pre-frozen meals to take home and warm up later.


Macleay Island

Blue Parrot Cafe - 07 3409 4900https://www.facebook.com/blueparrotcafemacleayisland
Hours: 7:00AM - 1:00PM Mon - Sat, closed over Easter
Delivery:Yes (Bay Island Eats)
Takeaway: Yes
Please phone to pre-order. Frozen meals from $10, coffee, cakes and savouries.

Bay Islands Golf Club -07 3409 5299
https://www.facebook.com/Bay-Islands-Golf-Club-Macleay-Island-278688322166632/
Hours: 11:00AM - 3:00PM each day (Bistro closed for now)
Delivery:
Takeaway: Yes (no food, bistro closed for now)
Bay Islands Golf Club is closed for normal services until further notice. The club will be open only to our members and reciprocal members for alcohol takeaway. There is a good range of soft drinks and mixers, as well as snacks such as chips, nuts and cashews. Also, the greens are open for 2 player games, there are no competitions.

Club Macleay (Water's Edge Bistro) - 07 3409 5364
https://www.facebook.com/macleayisland.bowlsclub/
Hours: Food 12:00PM - 2:00PM and 4:30PM - 6:00PM Wed - Sun
Hours: Alcohol 12:00PM - 5:30PM Mon - Tues, 10:00AM - 5:30PM Wed - Sat
Hours: Alcohol 10:00AM - 4:00PM Sun
Delivery:
Takeaway: Yes (members and reciprocal members only)
Club Macleay is closed for normal services until further notice. The club will be open only to our members and reciprocal members for food and alcohol takeaway. For food takeaway phone 3409 5364 to order.

5 Star - 07 3409 5408
Hours: 6:30AM - 6:30PM Mon - Fri
Hours:  7:00AM - 5.30PM Sat, 7.30AM - 4.30PM Sun
Delivery: No
Takeaway: Yes
5 Star is open regular trading hours. Easter hours will be reduced.

Bay Island Island Bakery - 07 3409 2006
https://www.facebook.com/Russell-Island-Bakery-and-Bay-Islands-Bakeries-Macleay-Island-111489912245635/
Hours: 6:00AM - 4:00PM Mon - Fri, 6:00AM - 3:00PM Sat
Delivery:
Takeaway: Yes
Our regular products are available.

Macleay Island Takeaway - 0475 506 232
https://www.facebook.com/macleayislandtakeaway
Hours: 10:30AM - 2:30PM and 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM Tues - Sat

Delivery: Yes between 2:30PM and 4:30PM (free for the over 70s)
Takeaway: Yes (also Bay Island Eats)
Please ring and place your order between 10:30AM and 2:30PM and I will close between 2:30 PM and 4:30 PM and make the deliveries every day (Tues - Sat).

Mumma's Pizza - 07 3409 4915
https://www.facebook.com/mummaspizza/
Hours: 4:30PM - 8:30PM every day
Delivery: Yes. free for orders over $15
Takeaway: Yes
We are taking extra caution at Mumma's but its business as usual. Remember you can call in phone orders for delivery and pay over the phone by card to avoid coming to the store 3409 4915 or 3409 5822.

My Health Aisle - 0431 250 292
https://www.facebook.com/myhealthaisle/
Hours: 9:30 - 4:30 Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, and 9.30AM - 1.30PM Sat - Sun
Delivery: Yes
Takeaway: Yes
My Health Aisle will continue to do deliveries to all islands with the assistance of SMBI Little Bus/Bay Island Eats, Oasis Direct and partnering businesses. We take phone orders and payment over the phone and if we haven't got it we will do our best to source it.

Oasis Direct Fruit and Veg - 0405 260 610
https://www.facebook.com/Oasis-Direct-1321595854539687/
Hours: 9:30AM - 12:30PM Sun
Delivery: Pick up, delivered to your vehicle
Takeaway:Yes
Pop Up Shop at Emerald Isle. Pre-orders can be arranged by emailing greggapps@bigpond.com or calling or texting 0476 041 977. Orders can be collected at the Shop.

Pub Paradise Bistro - 07 3409 5200
Hours: Delivery only
Delivery: Yes
Takeaway: No
All prepared in commercial kitchen on Lamb Island.
Frozen meals are available for delivery at $10 each.

Pub Paradise Bottle Shop - 07 3409 5200
https://www.facebook.com/groups/2233484950220332/
Hours: 10:00AM - 6:00PM every day
Delivery: Yes
Takeaway: Yes (Bay Island Eats)
The Macleay Island Hotel Bottle Shop is open for take away purchases every day.

Scorpion Cafe - 07 3409 4031
https://www.facebook.com/Scorpion-Cafe-Macleay-Island-224862054761429/
Hours: 8:00AM - 3:00PM Mon - Fri
Delivery:Yes (Bay Island Eats)
Takeaway:Yes
Scorpion Cafe is open for take away purchases on Mon to Fri.

Spar - 07 3409 4477
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Macleay-Island-Spar-Supermarket/156165167837561
Hours: 6:30AM - 6:45PM Mon - Fri,
Hours: 7:00AM - 5:45PM Sat and 7:00AM - 4:45PM Sun
Delivery: Yes, Mon and Thurs, Email order before 11:00AM
Takeaway:Yes
Spar is open our normal hours. We have Home Delivery available on Mon and Thurs. Please email your order before 11AM for Home Delivery. email: SparMacleayIsland@bigpond.com

Tingira Boat Club - 07 3409 5341
https://www.facebook.com/Tingira-Boat-Club-165332070195079/
Hours: Closed until further notice
Delivery:
Takeaway:

Willow and Oak - 07 3409 4331
https://www.facebook.com/Willow-Oak-Macleay-Island-114371823537356/
Hours: 7:00AM - 4:00PM Mon - Sat
Delivery: Available from 1:00PM - 3:00PM in cafe next door
Takeaway: Yes (Bay Island Eats)
Payment: Prefer card, but cash available
A good selection of fruit, vegetable and health food products.


Russell Island

Aunty Alice's Cafe - 07 3409 2002
Hours: 7:00AM - 3:00PM Mon-Thurs, and 7:00AM - 6:00PM Fri
Hours: 8:00AM - 6:00PM Sat, and 9:00AM - 2:00PM Sun
Delivery:
Takeaway:  
Aunty Alice's is open for takeaway orders.

Fresh On Bayview - 07 3409 2713
https://www.facebook.com/pg/FreshOnBayview
Hours: 6:00AM - 4:00PM Mon, Wed and Fri
Hours: 6:00AM - 6:00PM Tues and Thurs
Delivery:
Takeaway: Yes
At Fresh on Bayview you will enjoy fresh homemade food ,hot dogs, sandwich bar, fresh juice, barista coffee, ice cream and more. We specialise in Vegetarian food.  Special menu of Covid-19 takeaway meals.  Home made apple pie and cheesecake. OPEN GOOD FRIDAY - please call for information.

Island Beans - 0456 390 755
https://www.facebook.com/islandbeansri
Hours: 7:20AM - late, 7 days
Delivery: Yes, call
Takeaway:Yes
Now operating from right next door to Pizza and Kebab Express in the IGA complex.  :)

My Health Aisle - 0431 250 292
https://www.facebook.com/myhealthaisle/
Hours: 9:00AM - 4:00PM Mon - Fri, and 9:00AM - 2:00PM Sat
Delivery: Yes
Takeaway:Yes
My Health Aisle will continue to do deliveries to all islands with the assistance of SMBI Little Bus/Bay Island Eats, Oasis Direct and partnering businesses. We take phone orders and payment over the phone and if we haven't got it we will do our best to source it.

Oasis Direct Fruit and Veg - 0405 260 610
https://www.facebook.com/Oasis-Direct-1321595854539687/
Hours: 8:00AM - 1:30PM on Wed and 8:00AM - 2:00PM Sat
Delivery: Yes
Takeaway:Yes
Pop Up Shop at Aunty Alice's Cafe on Wed and Sat. Home deliveries are available by emailing greggapps@bigpond.com or calling or texting 0476 041 977. Pre-orders can also be collected at the shop.

Pizza and Kebab Express - 07 3409 1518
https://www.facebook.com/Kebabexpressteam/
Hours: 10:00AM - 8:00PM Mon - Sat, and 11:00AM - 8:00PM Sun
Delivery: Yes, free for phone orders over $30, otherwise $5
Takeaway:Yes
Pizza and Kebab Express is open for takeaway and home delivery menu orders. Our full menu is available.

Russell Island Bakery - 07 3409 2006
https://www.facebook.com/Russell-Island-Bakery-and-Bay-Islands-Bakeries-Macleay-Island-111489912245635/
Hours: 6:00AM - 4:00PM Mon - Fri, 6:00AM - 3:00PM Sat
Delivery:
Takeaway: Yes
Our regular products are available.

Russell Island Bowls Club -07 3409 1330
https://www.facebook.com/Russell-Island-Bowls-Club-125875007477843/
Hours: 5:00PM - 7:00PM Wed - Sat
Delivery:
Takeaway:Yes
Yan's Bistro will be open for takeaway only.

Russell Island RSL - 07 3409 1372
https://www.facebook.com/russellislandrsl/
Hours: Food 4:00PM - 7:00PM Tue - Sat
Hours: Alcohol 4:00PM - 7:00PM Tues - Sat
Delivery:
Takeaway: Yes
The Russell Island RSL hereby announce the closure of the club for normal service until further notice. The club will be open only to our members and reciprocal members for food and alcohol takeaway. For food takeaway phone 3409 1372 to order.

SupaIGA - 07 3409 2777
https://www.facebook.com/supaigarussellisland/ and
Hours: 6:00AM - 8:00PM every day
Delivery: Telephone orders 9:00AM - 5:00PM Mon - Fri on 07 3206 6680
Delivery: Yes, $10 per delivery, Tues - Sat, subject to transport and order timing
Takeaway:  Yes
https://supaigarussellisland.com.au/ is operating as per normal.

Thirsty Camel - 07 3409 1515
Hours: 10:00AM - 6:15PM Mon - Sat, and 10:00AM - 6:00PM Sun.
Delivery:
Takeaway:Yes
Service with a smile at the doorway.




Off-Island Businesses

Banjo's Bakery - 07 3821 5660
https://www.facebook.com/pg/banjosbakery
Banjo's Bakery Café is a bakery café with a difference. We combine freshly baked breads, sweets, savouries, pies & pastries with quality espresso in a take away format for delivery to the Islands. We really do have something for everyone!

Boutique Meats - 0427 613 823
Boutique Meats have been delivering to the Islands for some time now and this will continue to happen throughout the Covid-19 restrictions where at all possible.
https://boutiquemeats.com.au/

Pattemore's Meats - 07 3824 0576
https://www.facebook.com/pg/PattemoresMeats
Specialising in 1st grade quality Beef, Pork, Lamb and Chicken products along with a fantastic range of value added products prepared onsite by our own Master Butchers.

Salads Made Fresh - 07 3207 6877
https://www.facebook.com/saladsmadefresh/
Salads Made Fresh is a salad manufacturing company located in Victoria Point QLD, specializing in a variety of freshly made salads, curries and cut veggies. They supply a number of different customers including restaurants, take-aways and the public.

Skippy's Fresh Frootz - 0451 069 808
http://www.skippysfreshfrootz.com.au/home-delivery/
Deliveries are being made to the Islands. Call for more information.

The Nook - 0455 054 418
https://www.facebook.com/The-Nook-156125594443370/
Farm fresh fruit and veg, as well as health food and Gislers Pies

Woolworths - 1800 000 610
https://www.woolworths.com.au/
Woolworths Home Delivery continues to deliver to the Islands, prioritising access to our most vulnerable customers including seniors, people with a disability and those in mandatory isolation. Once these vulnerable customers have been given first access, we are providing online deliveries to our valued customers where we can.


NON-FOOD BUSINESSES

On-Island Businesses


Lamb Island

SMBI Little Bus - 07 3064 8000
SMBI Little Bus is still offering their regular passenger transport services on Lamb and Macleay Islands.


Macleay Island

Auto and Marine Supplies - 07 3409 5647
https://www.whereis.com/qld/macleay-island-4184/yellowId-15414445
Hours: 8:00AM - 4:00PM Mon - Fri
Hours: 8:00AM - 12:00PM Sat -Sun
Delivery: Yes (Bay Island Eats)
Takeaway: Yes
Operating as normal, please maintain physical distancing!

Bay Islands Medical Service - 07 3409 1151
https://www.facebook.com/Bay-Island-Medical-Service-Russell-Macleay-Islands-106458264327507
Hours: 9:30AM - 4:00PM Mon - Fri
In response to the new social distancing guidelines and Telehealth availability, Bay Island Medical Service will be making changes to how we book in our patients appointments.
Please discuss your health needs with reception when booking to allow us to book an appropriate appointment time and type.
If you can stay home, please do!

Carbrook Veterinary Services - 0400 280 094
https://www.facebook.com/CarbrookVeterinarySerivces1/
We run an emergency service along with routine. Our hours are 24/7, 7 days for our existing clients. We work by appointment only, non urgent and routine procedures are conducted Mon - Fri.

iLegal Services Pty Ltd - 07 3409 4221 or 0455 453 425
Hours: 9:00AM - 5:00PM Mon - Fri
Appointments: Telephone, Facetime, and Skype
All conveyancing is being done electronically to ensure settlements are completed on time.

JSB Earthmoving and Tree Specialists - 0428 259 060
https://www.facebook.com/JSBs-Earthmoving-Tree-Specialists-PTY-Ltd-2146947092232968/
Hours: 7:00AM - 6:00PM Mon - Fri, and 7:00AM - 1:00PM Sat
Business as usual, with observance of physical distancing requirements

Macleay Island Community Library - 07 3409 4243
library@mipa.org.au
Hours: 09:00AM - 12:00PM Mon - Tue
Delivery: Yes (Mon and Tue mornings)
Takeaway: No
The Macleay Island Community Library is operating as a delivery and drop-off/collect service Monday and Tuesday mornings.

Macleay Island Hardware and Landscaping Supplies - 07 3409 5666
https://www.truelocal.com.au/business/macleay-island-hardware-and-landscaping-supplies/macleay-island
Hours: 7:00AM - 4:00PM Mon - Fri
Hours: 7.30AM - 2:00PM Sat, 7.30AM - 12:00PM Sun
Delivery: Yes
Takeaway: Yes
Currently operating as normal.

Macleay Island Taxi - 0418 734 741
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Macleay-Island-Taxi-Hire-Car-Service/1001583986588906
We are operating business as usual.

Macleay Pets Plus - 07 3409 4992
Hours: 9:00AM - 1:00PM Mon - Sat, except public holidays
Delivery: Yes, free home deliveries as always
Takeaway: Yes
For all your pets and pool supplies.
For deliveries, either call the shop number (above) or SMS/TEXT only to Michelle on 0490 675 222 for delivery and you will receive a text back with bank account details for payment. Delivery will be made once payment has been made.

Mater Pathology - 07 3409 4318
Hours: 7:30AM - 2:00PM Mon and Fri, and 9:00AM - 2:00PM Wed

Home Visits: Can  be arranged for people who require, speak to your GP 

Pharmacy Essentials - 07 3409 5187
Hours: 9:00AM - 5:15PM Mon - Fri
Hours: 8:00AM - 12:45PM Sat, and 8:00AM - 11:45AM Sun
Delivery: Yes (Bay Island Eats)
Takeaway: Yes

SMBI Little Bus - 07 3064 8000
SMBI Little Bus is still offering their regular passenger transport services on Lamb and Macleay Islands.


Russell Island

Bay Islands Medical Service - 07 3409 1151
https://www.facebook.com/Bay-Island-Medical-Service-Russell-Macleay-Islands-106458264327507
Hours: 8:30AM - 4:00PM Mon - Fri
In response to the new social distancing guidelines and Telehealth availability, Bay Island Medical Service will be making changes to how we book in our patients appointments.
Please discuss your health needs with reception when booking to allow us to book an appropriate appointment time and type.
If you can stay home, please do!

Loveable Pets - 07 3409 1573
Hours: 8:00AM - 3:00PM Mon, 8:00AM - 5:00PM Tues - Fri, and 8:00AM - 2:00PM Sat
Delivery: Yes, phone orders and payments available
Takeaway: Yes
* From Mon 7 Sep until further notice all customers will be served at the door. Pet owners will be phoned when their pet is ready for collection. 

Affordable pet products, home care and advice, grooming, pet minding, and veterinary care.
We are offering over the phone payment and delivery of products for free. Pick up and drop off of pets is available. We also have puppy and small dog Kindy Tues, Wed and Thurs mornings 9:00AM - 12:00 PM for $25.

Mater Pathology - 07 3409 2946
Hours: 7:30AM - 1:50PM Tues and Thurs

Home Visits: Can  be arranged for people who require, speak to your GP 

Russell Island Building Supplies (RIBS) - 07 3409 1163
https://www.facebook.com/Russell-Island-Building-Supplies-RIBS-279332919256027/
Hours: 7:30AM - 3:30PM Mon - Fri and 7:30AM - 1:00PM Sat
Delivery:
Takeaway: Yes
Payment: No cash - card only
We will be serving from the door (no people inside).

Russell Island Pharmacy - 07 3409 1366
Hours: 9:15AM - 4:45PM Mon - Thurs, 9:15AM - 4:30PM Friday
Hours: 9:15AM - 12:00PM Sat
Normal trading hours, normal trading conditions.

Russell Island Post Office - 07 3409 1910
https://www.facebook.com/RILPO-Russell-Island-Licensed-Post-Office-273921309315123/
Hours: 8:00AM - 5:00PM Mon - Fri, and 8:00AM - 11:30AM Sat
Trading as normal.

Russell Island Service Station - 07 3409 1269
https://www.whitepages.com.au/russell-island-service-station-11125770/russell-island-qld-11125780B
Hours: 6.30AM - 5:00PM Mon - Fri and 7:00AM - 2:00PM Sat - Sun and PHols
Hours: Closed Good Friday and Xmas Day
Delivery: No
Takeaway:Yes
Operating as normal, except traffic through the doors is in one direction.

Russell Island Soapery - No telephone contact
https://russellislandsoapery.com.au/
Hours: 8:00AM - 4:00PM every day
Delivery:
Takeaway: Yes
To keep social distance, advise time of pickup and your bag of soaps with a complimentary sample will be waiting for you beside our mailbox. This is great value for $$ because our soap normally retail for $6+ each. Soaps are made in our soap room under strict sanitary conditions, work surfaces are sprayed with 100% alcohol, gloves, mask & hairnet worn during production. Message us for payment details and address. Stay safe, wash your hands!

Russell Island Taxi - 0408 785 555
https://www.facebook.com/RussellIslandTaxi/
We are operating business as usual.



Off-Island Businesses

Bay Island Transport - 07 3206 8603
Bay Island Transport continues to deliver daily www.bayislandtransport.com.au



Regards,

Hilton Travis
Humanist Chaplain
https://www.facebook.com/HiltonTravisChaplain

Saturday, February 08, 2020

Division 5 Councillor Candidate, Redland City Council, 2020

After having been asked by a number of people whether I'd consider running for the 2020 Local Government elections as a Candidate for Division 5, having a long, hard think about it and discussing it with my partner and a number of friends, I have decided that I will throw my hat in the ring.

The deciding factor was asking myself if I thought I would have a better opportunity to help my community more as a Councillor - and I can see a lot of opportunity to improve the lives of those not only living in Division 5, but also across the Redlands.

As an active community member who volunteers in a number of areas across the region, I get to speak with a wide range of people about their lived experiences and the disparity between this and the position government seems to have been taking.

I will continue to make myself available to meet with people and groups across the region to listen to your input and to keep your lived experiences front and centre when making decisions about current and future needs of our community.

So with that, I ask you to have a look at https://www.facebook.com/HiltonTravis2020/about to read the "Story" page for a more comprehensive Announcement and I look forward to the opportunity to speak with you and to represent you in Council after the 2020 election.


Regards,

The Outspoken Wookie