Carlyle comes out from COVID-19 restrictions
SINCE March, life definitely has been different for the residents at Carlyle Gardens at Condon.
Like everyone in the country, residents bunkered down, practising good general hygiene and responding to government directives on movement and socialising requirements.
Caravans were parked rather than being taken around the country by their grey nomad owners, cruise holidays were cancelled and residents had to go long periods without seeing loved ones.
Keeping an eye on each other was easy as the community in Carlyle has always been one that looks out for their neighbours and makes sure everyone is OK.
The on-site restaurant went into takeaway and home delivery mode and activity groups within the village became more creative throughout the period, playing rummy and other games in private homes, taking up outdoor gym sessions and exercising in their homes. Much more walking was seen around the village of an afternoon.
In the village the community spirit of the residents shone through with everyone rallying together, making their own fun rather than their usual expos and markets.
Driveway dress-up morning teas, an isolation scavenger hunt, Anzac Day street side tributes, home-based Biggest Morning Tea activities for the Cancer Council and keeping the body and mind active with a gardening competition in the fresh air helped everyone through the winter.
Residents were also very lucky to have Channel 7’s
Weekender TV program onsite with Queensland’s Kay Mcgrath to showcase the village, residents and the muchloved markets.
Coming out the other end families have come together, and the village has welcomed 20 new residents. Caravans are now circling the state enjoying Queensland tourism at its best and everyone remains focused on making their contribution for a healthy community for the rest of the year.