Works are underway on a new disability-access amenities block at our centre at Samford Showgrounds. The Council-funded project, which has been the subject of discussions for the past few years, will provide two accessible toilets, a shower and a laundry. The main disability access bathroom will be a registered ‘Changing Places’ design. Changing Places is an international organisation offering designs that meet the highest standards of disability access and compliance. The new

It may be Autumn, but we are already making plans for a major Spring fundraising event. The Spring Fling Hoedown is an old-school family-focused bush dance planned for Saturday September 12. The evening will feature a bush band, line dancing, raffles and fun games held under cover at the Jenny O’Malley Arena at Samford Showgrounds from 5.30pm to 9.30pm. The event is Samford RDA’s first significant fundraiser for some time, and will raise money to support our local Riding fo

Samford RDA is the beneficiary of a major classic car show to be held in Samford later this year. The Riley Car Club of Queensland will host the event on Sunday October 4 at Samford Showgrounds in Highvale. It will be open to all classic cars and motorcycles, with proceeds helping to operate our centre and riding program at the showgrounds. The Riley Car Club’s inaugural show last year attracted 230 vehicles and raised funds to assist the Samford Rural Fire Brigade. Given the