Rodney at Cairns Moth Night 11th November 2023
We will be at Friends of the Botanic Gardens “Moth Night” on Saturday, November 11th, 6pm to 9pm at the Cattana Wetlands, Smithfield. Its a free event. See you there!
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Happy Halloween
Turtles don’t have a specific role in Halloween traditions or folklore, but I am one very progressive turtle! I can get into the costumes, decorations and activities, especially those that revolve around FOOD! I don’t know much about ghosts, witches, pumpkins or spooky themes… In any case, I wanted to send you some good wishes …
Palm Cove Rotary Sunrise Markets 1st October 2023
These photos were taken at the Palm Cove Rotary Sunrise Markets on Sunday 1st October. It was a wonderful day, and again another successful event. Thank you all for your support. We met some wonderful people. A group of Japanese young women with whom I got to practice my woeful Japanese, who have been in …
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‘Mornings with Macca’ Interview 18th September 2023
Barbara did an interview on Monday 18th September (11:15 am) on “Mornings with Macca” (John MacKenzie) on 102.7 4CA FM. If you would like to listen to the interview click here, or you can listen on their webpage. Hello All, Thank you for your support of Rodney’s book. I had the pleasure of meeting 4CA’s …
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Upcoming Events
In the next few weeks you will be able to find us at these events! Sunday, 1st October, Palm Cove Markets Saturday 28th October (10:30-14:30), Teddy Bears Picnic, for Children’s Week 2023. The venue is Cairns West State School. Monday 18th September (11:15 am), “Mornings with Macca” (John MacKenzie) interview, on 102.7 4CA FM. You …
Come and see us at Palm Cover Markets, Sunday 1st October
Come and see us at Palm Cove Markets. We will have book and card sales and readings for all. Palm Cove Markets focuses on sustainable local, quality handmade products and has earned a reputation for being one of FNQ’s premier community markets. The 130+ stalls stretch lazily along Williams Esplanade under the shade of palm …
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Yungaburra Book Fair 26th August
Barbara Foster-Rentz will be attending this year’s Yungaburra Book Fair 2023, promoting her book The Adventures of Rodney and Me. Barbara lives in Far North Queensland with her husband and a variety of pets. Over the years, she has had dogs, birds, lizards, insects, including crickets and beetles. She even has a genus of katydids …
Rodney & Me at Palm Cove Markets Sunday August 6
Come and join us at Palm Cove Market this Sunday, 6th August. We will have book readings and sales of the book and card. Palm Cove Markets focuses on sustainable local, quality handmade products and has earned a reputation for being one of FNQ’s premier community markets. The 130+ stalls stretch lazily along Williams Esplanade …
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Agnes at NAIDOC
Meet the beautiful, artistic and talented Agnes. And check out her rendition of a Leather back Turtle! We met at NAIDOC Friday, at the market stall for the State Library Queensland. It was so much fun. We had crossword puzzles for ages 5 years to 14 years based on Rodney’s book, a turtle picture …
My favourite house slippers
My favourite house slippers. Mum, What do you mean you’re getting rid of my house slippers? You can’t, you just can’t get rid of them. These are my favourites. This is known as a ‘turtle sit-in’! I protest! I don’t want new shoes…