Samford Progress
Proud owner & operator of The Village Pump community newspaper
LATEST NEWS: SEGT Grant | 2025 Village Pump Media Kit & Dates
Serving, preserving & protecting the interests of the local community since 1970
Samford Progress works on behalf of the residents of Samford and surrounding districts to promote and protect the interests of the community. We advocate on behalf of the community to local, state and federal representatives and take pride in the relationships built over many years which have enabled great progress.
Samford Progress community news
Samford Edible Gardens open – 20-21st May
Once a year, over one inspiring weekend, our most inspiring edible gardens in Samford and surrounding areas, open their gates to the public.
ANZAC Day 2023 – Samford Community Notice
The 2023 Anzac Day Memorial Service will be held at the Avenue of Honour (AoH) on 25 April 2023. This year Anzac Day falls on a Tuesday.
Thank You and Farewell David Bannerman
David Bannerman, former president of the SDPPA & former editor of The Village Pump, passed away recently undertaking voluntary assisted dying.
A NEAT Opportunity
While it may be a given that The Village Pump goes to letterboxes fortnightly, the paper was facing distribution issues - until NEAT arrived.
The Village Pump
The SDPPA owns and operates The Village Pump community newspaper – the ‘voice’ of the local community. This free community newspaper is proudly produced and printed locally each fortnight, showcasing local activities, events, community views, achievements, news and local business advertisers.
