Mark Boothman MP Blog

Busy weekend for the Oxenford Pony Club with them hosting multiple competitions. Pony riders from all over South East Queensland have filled the grounds. Today’s competition is more focused on jumping.

Lions Club of Helensvale Car Boot sale is on this morning at Helensvale Plaza. The lions have cooked breakfast, bacon & eggs on bread or the humble sausage on bread. The Car Boot sale is held on the first Sunday of the month from 6am till 10am Helensvale Plaza.

Highly successful Helensvale Farmers Market this morning with many stores selling out all their stock! These markets are a major fundraiser for the Helensvale State High School P&C.

Far better day to do a letterbox and chat with locals. Nice cool south easterly breeze.

Captain Richard Vernon Saunders (14th October 1921 - 25th January 2022) was a World War 2 veteran, a gentleman and a great believer in community. A 'life well-lived” Richard was one of our few remaining World War 2 veterans. A man who served his country with distinction throughout the Pacific war. Lest we forget.