Bridgeman Downs Retirement Village
Residents' Information Hub

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🌐 Welcome to Our Information Hub!

We're excited to launch our new community information hub! Access newsletters, events and important documents all in one place. Click links to open. πŸ’‘ Tip: Bookmark this page!

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Latest Announcements

Social Club Events: A number of great events are scheduled for the next couple of months. Check out the Social Club happenings in the Newsletter. Stay safe and enjoy.
Avoid a speeding fine: Remember that the speed limit on Ridley Road between Graham Road and Beams Road, is 50 km/h. This is the general rule for built-up areas.

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ℹ️ About This Website

This website is created and run by your Residents Association Committee volunteers. It's your go-to place for:

  • Upcoming events and activities
  • Village news and announcements
  • Social Club happenings
  • Helpful information and contacts

There are no costs associated with operating this site; it runs entirely on freely available services.

We hope you find it useful and that it makes staying informed easier for everyone.

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Newsletter Archive

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πŸ“Œ Please note:
Registrations are for Social Club events only. For Manor events use the sign-up sheets in the Manor.

πŸ—“οΈ Events & Activities

Activities & Contacts

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Activity Day Time Location Contact
Art Class Wednesday 2:00 pm MRC Claire 0402 450 676
Bingo Wednesday 10:00 am Manor Staff 3862 9020
Book Club Every 2nd Friday 2:00 pm MRC Carol 0407 677 723
Canasta Tuesday 10:00 am Manor Elva 0404 243 417
Craft Saturday 10:00 am Manor Beryl 0494 343 006
Craft Group - 3 C's Thursday 1:00 pm MRC ---
Games Sunday 2:45 pm Manor Staff 3862 9020
Gentle Exercises Tuesday 9:30 am Manor Staff 3862 9020
Gentle Exercises Friday 9:30 am Manor Staff 3862 9020
Happy Hour Alternate Fridays 3:30 pm MRC Social Committee
Indoor Carpet Bowls Wednesday 9:30 am MRC ---
IT/Phone Help Tuesday 10:30 am Manor PDR Rick 0405 325 926
Kelly Pool Friday 3:00 pm MRC ---
Line Dancing Monday 10:30 am MRC ---
Morning Tea Thursday 9:45 am Manor Staff 3862 9020
Movies Wednesday 12:45 pm Manor Staff 3862 9020
Movies Saturday 12:45 pm Manor Staff 3862 9020
Opera / Ballet (DVDs) Every 3rd Sunday 1:30 pm MRC Carol 0407 677 723
Poetry Every 2nd Sunday 2:00 pm Manor Lorraine 0421 498 654
RummyKub Daily 10:00 am+ Manor Staff 3862 9020
Scrabble Saturday 1:30 pm Manor ---
Shuffleboard / Games Saturday 2:45 pm Manor Staff 3862 9020
Singing Group 1st & 3rd Thursday 6:00 pm MRC ---
Trivia Tuesday 1:30 pm Manor/MRC ---
Walking Group Monday 4:30 pm Leaves from MRC Dianne 0430 649 655
Walking Group Friday 4:30 pm Leaves from MRC Jan 0417 983 977
Abbreviations: MRC = Melody Ridge Centre β€’ PDR = Private Dining Room

Community Noticeboard

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Recent Posts

FOR SALE
Maggie & Max May β€’ Unit NN
Posted February 20, 2026
Dining Table and 4 Chairs - $150
Beautiful wooden dining set in excellent condition. Table extends to seat 6. Downsizing and must sell. Contact me at Unit NN or call NNNN NNN NNN.
ANNOUNCEMENT
Mickey Mouse β€’ Unit NN
Posted February 21, 2026
Lost Cat - Please Help!
Our grey tabby cat "Smokey" has been missing since Wednesday evening. Very friendly, wearing a blue collar. If you see him, please call NNNN NNN NNN. Reward offered!
πŸ”’ RESIDENTS AREA - Residents Only
This page contains village documents and financial information for residents only.
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πŸ“ Village Documents

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πŸ“œ QLD Government - RV Act & Regulations β–Ό
πŸ“œ Village Constitution β–Ό
πŸ“ AGM, Quarterly & Monthly Meetings β–Ό

Upcoming AGMs:
Residents Committee - Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 10:30 AM in the Melody Ridge Centre
Social Club Committee - TBA 2027 in the Melody Ridge Centre

πŸ“„ View Meeting Documents

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πŸ’° Community Finances β–Ό

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🏦 Bank Statements

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🏒 aveo Documents β–Ό

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πŸ“Š Village Issues - Progress β–Ό

Contact Information

🚨 Emergency Services

Police / Fire / Ambulance: 000

Police Non-Emergency (Policelink): 131 444

SES: 132 500

Energex Emergencies: 131 962

Urban Utilities (Faults & Emergencies): 132 364

After Hours Doctor (13 SICK): 13 7425

After Hours Emergency Maintenance: 1300 528 592

Brisbane City Council: 3403 8888

Village Office: (07) 3862 9020  (Do not call in an emergency β€” press your emergency alarm)

🏘️ Community Contacts

πŸ“§ Committee Email

rabd.ctee@gmail.com

Residents Committee β€” Office Bearers

Chairperson
Rick Van Haeften
πŸ“§ rabd.chair@gmail.com

Treasurer
Margaret Chapman
πŸ“§ rabd.treasurer@gmail.com

Secretary
Jocelyn Gould
πŸ“§ rabd.secretary@gmail.com

Social Club Committee β€” Office Bearers

Convenor
Kathy Kingsford
πŸ“§ bdsc.convenor@gmail.com

Treasurer
Marie Rosolen
πŸ“§ bdsc.treas@gmail.com

Secretary
Judy Ash
πŸ“§ bdsc.secret@gmail.com

πŸ₯ Village Services

Northwest Pharmacy: 3353 3591

Chempro Chemist: 3263 2033

Hairdresser β€” Cheryl (on site Tuesdays): 0409 301 483

πŸ”§ Suggested Tradesmen

CNG Electrical (Dave): 0412 634 361

P3 Electrical (Russell): 0439 037 044

Slade Brothers Plumbing: 0417 787 284

Plumbaround: 0405 103 544

EBS Pest Control: 5533 7778

Snake Removal Services: 0409 675 522

πŸš• Taxi Services

Black & White Cabs: 133 222 / 131 008

Yellow Cabs: 131 924

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