The Somerset Regional Council has announced a series of community updates for April 2026, featuring the completion of a historic restoration project in Esk and the return of a popular social program for seniors.
The Esk Men’s Shed has finished a four-month restoration of a century-old railway luggage trolley. The project, which was requested by the Valley of the Lakes Garden Club for the upcoming Esk Garden Fair, involved the use of lumber donated by Brisbane Valley Timbers. The restored trolley will soon be on display at Pipeliner Park, located near the old Esk Railway Station, for those using the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail.
For local seniors, the Midday Movies program is returning as part of the In Good Company initiative, which is funded by the Queensland Government. The next screening, featuring the film To Kill a Mockingbird, will take place on Sunday, 12 April 2026 at the Kilcoy Visitor Information Centre. This session was moved from the original date over the Easter weekend.
Additionally, Somerset councillors are set to host a Come and Chat session to engage with local residents. The event will be held on Wednesday, 15 April 2026, from 6pm until 8pm at Alexandra Hall on Cressbrook Street in Toogoolawah.
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