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Bowls Club Addition To Be Officially Opened

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Bowls Club Addition To Be Officially Opened


The North Toowoomba Bowls Club (NTBC) will officially open their new $95,000 Outdoor Learning Centre & Multi-function Pavilion this Sunday 25 th August @ 2.00pm.

A $68,500 grant from the Australian Federal Government Sports Grants enabled the NTBC to proceed with the latest addition to the burgeoning, progressive club. Federal Member for Groom, Dr. John McVeigh, was instrumental in attaining the grant and assisted the club with their application.

With the backing of Dr. McVeigh, the project came to fruition with the club adding the extra finance with the help of numerous generous sponsors including the North Toowoomba Ladies Bowling Club who recently amalgamated with the men’s club.

Due to work commitments Dr. McVeigh can’t be in attendance on Sunday but he will be ably represented by his wife, Anita, who will address the club members and sponsors and perform the official proceedings.

The facility will be named the ‘Greg Andersen Pavilion’, in honour and recognition of 20-year member, Greg Andersen, who has served twice as President and twice as Vice President of the club during that time, as well as performing the duty of Property Manager for the past 10 years. He was the project manager during construction and spent countless voluntary
hours combined with his building skills to see the facility completed.

An afternoon tea will follow the official opening.

Submitted by:
Peter Rookas,
North Toowoomba Bowls Club
Ph 0447 366 150

Qld Road Safety Week 2019

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Qld Road Safety Week 2019


Qld Road Safety Week 2019 is firing up from Sunday, 25th August through to Friday, 30th August, with a state-wide official launch on Sunday 25th in Brisbane.

THE DAILY THEMES ARE:
Monday †Seatbelts
Tuesday †Speeding
Wednesday  – Fatigue
Thursday †Distraction
Friday †Drink & Drug Driving

Toowoomba Police  have advised the following arrangements:

Sunday 25/8 is an open day Bunnings North †Ruthven St, we will be onsite from 8am with the fireys doing a jaws of life demonstrations at 10am and 1pm, we will be offering One Way Screws to people from 10am †12midday.

Monday 26/8 – Official Launch, will be at Northpoint Shopping Centre Carpark †set up at 10.30 & speeches at 11am.

Wednesday 28/8 – Coffee with a Cop at BP Charlton †this is a new location where we hope to engage with travellers and heavy vehicle operators about what is going on within that industry and area 10am †12noon, and Wednesday 28/8 – West Star Motors, are holding a customers’ evening.

Thursday 29/8 – Grand Central all day.  Thursday 29/8 is also at Groom Park Cycle Centre at 1130am.

Friday 30/8 also sees us with a brand new event where we will be at the Wellcamp Airport from 11am to 2pm  engaging with travellers and staff, with a display and chats to those visiting our wonderful region. Friday 30/8 there is a bicycle users breakfast at 7.30am at the Library, and there is a bicycle expert from Brisbane TMR coming up to speak.

Submitted by:
Tony Rehn
Crime Prevention Officer
Darling Downs District
Queensland Police Service
Ph 07 4631 6733 Fax 07 4615 3200
P.O. Box 144, Toowoomba Qld 4350
QPS website: www.police.qld.gov.au
131 444 Policelink
Crimestoppers 1800 333 000

30 Seniors Share Life Experiences

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30 Seniors Share Life Experiences
George Joseph with Peter Mackie

Peter Mackie was born on Melbourne Cup Day in 1932 so his parents named him after Peter Pan, the winning horse, beginning a lifetime love of horse racing. It is just one of the anecdotes that Mr Mackie shares in a new book, Wise Humans of the Downs, that chronicles the life experiences of 30 seniors from across the Darling Downs.

The book, which was launched during Queensland Seniors Week, is a special project by not-for-profit organisation YellowBridge QLD in partnership with St Mary’s College to uncover, record and celebrate the lived experiences and stories of people aged over 60 years.

“Everyone has something interesting, meaningful, heart-breaking or inspiring to say,” YellowBridge acting Chief Executive Officer Adrian Bonica said. “Especially older members of our community with their intriguing tales from a time and place that is very different to now.”

“It is fascinating to hear other people’s experiences and how they managed life’s triumphs and tragedies †we wanted to help share their wisdom and tales,” Mr Bonica said.

“We believe that everyone has a story to tell. The ordinary is just as important as the extraordinary and they help us to have more compassion, empathy and appreciation for others.”

Ray Clarke with Jake Freyling
Neville Preece with Declan Traise

Twenty-four students from the College volunteered to join the project and spend time with an older participant to listen to and record stories from their life. St Mary’s College Assistant Principal Identity, Paul Grealy said the students enjoyed interviewing their senior partner and are excited to be part of a published book.

“We had students from years 9 to 12 jump at the chance to meet and interview the senior participants including a few St Mary’s Old Boys,” Mr Grealy said. “It was a special opportunity for them to connect with an older person who they are not related to and have an interesting discussion about their life,” he said.

“The College has a proud history of providing experiences for our students that cultivate compassion, community service, justice and courage. Experiences like being part of this project are invaluable to developing responsible and caring young men.”

YellowBridge hopes the book will inspire its readers to have more profound conversations with others, especially older people. The project is supported by the Queensland Government with funding under the Advancing Queensland: an age-friendly community 2018-19 grants program.

Copies of the book are available from YellowBridge QLD at 2a Station Street, Toowoomba.

Submitted by:
Heather Smith,
Ph 0403 462 686,
E: heather@wishbone.com.au

Seniors Expo In Toowoomba + Photo Report

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Seniors Expo In Toowoomba + Photo Report

The Seniors Expo will be the place to be between 9.00am and 3.00pm on Thursday 22nd of August. The official opening will be by Councillor Geoff MacDonald at 9.30am.

One hundred and five display sites have been booked by businesses, government services, clubs and individuals at the Clive Berghofer Recreation Centre, 20 Baker Street, near the USQ.

This is a great chance for seniors, their families and friends – anyone with an interest in the second half of life – to observe, speak with someone, participate in an]activity or simply collect information on a diverse range of interests.

Those covered include finance, retirement living, health, travel, law, home care, computing, hobbies, sports, art, physical exercise, writing and more.


Submitted by:
Ken Gillies for:
Hazel Gillies
President
National Seniors Australia
Garden City – Toowoomba Branch
PO Box 7549
Toowoomba South, 4350.
Ph: 07 4635 4519
Email: hazken59@gmail.com

ATBSO National Seniors Challenge

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ATBSO National Seniors Challenge


Australia’s pinnacle event for Senior ten pin bowlers is being held in the garden city of
Toowoomba, Queensland in August 2019.

Organised by the Australian Seniors Tenpin Bowling Organisation of Queensland in conjunction with Tenpin Bowling Association of Queensland and proudly supported by Toowoomba Regional Council, this annual Championship will be hosted in Toowoomba for the first time in 27 years.

The 11-day carnival of fierce but friendly competition draws tenpin bowlers aged 45+ from around Australia. There will be an Opening Ceremony from 9am on Sunday, 25th August.

The tournament is accredited by the sport’s governing body, Tenpin Bowling Australia and is expected to attract around 500 participants and supporters to the region.

Exploring the beautiful scenery and natural assets of the Toowoomba/Darling Downs
region will be a further drawcard for players and their families travelling from every
State and Territory in Australia.

Submitted by:
Lynne Clay
Marketing | Media | Communications
Tenpin Bowling Association of Queensland

Head to Crow’s Nest Area For The InStudio Art Trail

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Head to Crow’s Nest Area For The InStudio Art Trail

InStudio Art Trail Brochure 2019
Artistic flair will be on display this weekend in the Crows Nest area at the annual InStudio Art Trail. Visitors will be able to drive along the art trail, stopping in at the home studios of local artists on Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th August, 2019.

The trail gives people a chance to take a leisurely drive through the High Country north of Toowoomba, while offering a chance to view the amazing works of local artists and view them at work in their studios. Some original artworks will be on sale.

Participating artists include:

  • Bruce Griffiths
    Chris Norris
    Warren Pashen
  • Stacey Blinco
    Tina Cherry, and
  • a collaborative exhibition at Perseverance Hall

Brochures and a map are available from Visitor Information Centres in Toowoomba and Hampton, Crow’s Nest Community Arts & Crafts or Download Here

The self-drive Art Trail first began in 2011.  The InStudio Art Trail will run from 10am-4pm on both Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 August.

National Science Week Is About To Blast Off!

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National Science Week Is About To Blast Off!

National Science Week is one of Australia’s largest community festivals, and it’s about to take off in hundreds of locations all over Australia. Packed with something for everyone from every walk of life, this year’s festival promises to be bigger than ever before!
The aim of National Science Week is to encourage Australians to get more involved in the incredible world of science around them, including a look at the amazing innovations and people that use science to make our lives better.

In 2019, National Science Week happens between August 10 and 18 with nearly 2,000 events scheduled to take place across the country.

National Science Week is an initiative of the Inspiring Australia Program â€Â a non-profit program administered by Questacon, Australia’s National Science and Technology Centre.

For further details around National Science Week, visit www.scienceweek.net.au 

 

 

DonateLife Week Aiming To Double Registrations

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DonateLife Week Aiming To Double Registrations
Darling Downs Health Donation Specialist Nurse Liz Hill at the Toowoomba Hospital foyer standing with the permanently installed mosaic art tribute to honour donors and their families for the amazing gifts of life.

Last year Toowoomba experienced an increase in donor registrations, with around 1124 new organ and tissue donors. This year, DonateLife Week is aiming to double the number of registered donors.
Organ and tissue donation is the life-saving and life-transforming medical process where organs and
tissues are transplanted from a recently deceased person, to a very ill or dying person because one of
their organs is failing.

The organs that can be transplanted include the heart, lungs, liver, kidneys and pancreas. Tissues that
can be donated include skin, heart valves, cornea and bones. An organ and tissue donor is someone
who has registered to donate their organs and tissues when they pass away.

“The decision to donate organs and tissues is an act of   extraordinary generosity,” Darling Downs Health
 Donation Specialist Nurse Liz Hill said. “If every   registered person finds at least one friend to register on   the Australian Organ Donor Register, we would double   the number of registered donors.”

DonateLife Week is held 28 July to 4 August annually to inspire all Australian’s to make a real difference to the lives of others by registering to be an organ and tissue donor. “We want to inspire all Australians to register and tell their family they want to be a donor,” Ms Hill said.
“One-by-one is how we’ll make that difference.”

“Registering your decision during your lifetime takes all the stress out of the decision for families. People can feel sure of the decision, knowing they are honouring their final wish.
“Registration is easy and takes less than a minute. All that is required is your Medicare card number.”

Around 1,400 Australians are currently on the waiting list for a live-saving transplant. For more information about registering as a donor visit www.donatelife.gov.au The generous act of donation has far reaching effects, changing the lives of both transplant recipients and their families.

Submitted by:
Shannon Petersen
Acting Senior Media Officer
Media, Communication and Engagement
Darling Downs Health

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