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Just imagine
Can you imagine that on one public site right here in wonderful Samford that we could have …. a Community Library 24 hour classrooms for students of all ages a working farm side by side with a community farm a community-owned energy enterprise bringing cheaper and...
read moreEdging forward at a Long Table
Ever had dinner at an especially long table in a glasshouse with two dozen others? That’s the experience a group of small business owners and community members had at the first Long Table Dinner held by Samford Commons and Edgeware. Edgeware is a partner of Samford...
read moreBuilding Refurbishment Project Is Under Way!
With the help of the Queensland Government’s Skilling Queenslander’s for Work initiative, the Samford Commons building refurbishment project is under way. Government funding has been provided to Marist 180, enabling fifteen trainees to enrol into the Marist 180...
read moreSamford Commons is Blooming
Early in May 2016 the Moreton Bay Regional Council announced the allocation of funds towards Samford Commons, payable over the next two years. $500,000 is allocated toward the refurbishment of seven buildings and $1,350,000 is allocated for internal roads and parking....
read moreMillen Farm Farmer Announced
Millen Farm, a developing community based urban farm at Samford Commons, is pleased to announce that Arran Heideman has been appointed as the first Millen Farm Farmer. Mr Heideman will focus on setting up the farm over the coming months. Development of the farm will...
read moreCouncil decision on Samford Commons for the Common Good
A unanimous decision by the newly formed Moreton Bay Regional Council has seen significant funds allocated for use at Samford Commons for broad benefit to the community. Chair of Samford Commons, Volker Jahnke said “ It’s a much needed boost to the project as it will...
read moreThe Simplicity of Samford Commons
Nice when people know it! When Samford Commons gets talked about it is understandable that some people don’t quite understand what it is. The Commons is, after all, a concept that is an innovative and multifaceted one. Everyone knows instantly what a tennis club is,...
read moreThe Wellbeing Forever Festival wants you!
The organisers of the Wellbeing Forever Festival are seeking volunteers to assist in the event organisation and execution in the lead up to and/or on the day of the festival, Saturday June 11. If you are free to lend your time and skills to a fabulous community event...
read moreHealth & Wellbeing Forever – Call for Stallholders
Samford Chemmart Pharmacy and Samford Commons in conjunction with Moreton Bay Regional Council and Moreton Bay Region Industry & Tourism (MBRIT) invite you to join us at the Health & Wellbeing Forever Festival. The Health & Wellbeing Forever Festival will be held...
read moreSamford Community Library taking shape at Samford Commons
The Samford Community Library is rapidly taking shape at Samford Commons! Do you have items to donate or would you like to be a part of the team bringing it to life? Read on... At last, the people of Samford and Surrounds are getting a library...a true community...
read moreDonate $$ or Services
New ideas, practical help and delivery of services are all needed at Samford Commons. At the same time, in the formative years of Samford Commons, we need financial resources to build to the point of being a sustainable social enterprise, not reliant on government funds or donations.