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Lifeline Announces Return To The Titanic Fundraising Dinner

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Lifeline Announces Return To The Titanic Fundraising Dinner

For the first time in over 30 years, Lifeline Darling Downs and South West Queensland Ltd is hosting a fundraising dinner/dance on Saturday 13 April 2019 to raise funds for their drought relief and counselling services.

“We are receiving calls daily as more farming families succumb to the devastating effects of the drought. As we currently receive no government funding for this initiative we decided a fundraising dinner/dance would be a great opportunity for the community to come together and show their support for our farmers whilst raising much needed funds for our drought relief and counselling services”, said Lifeline Darling Downs CEO Derek Tuffield.

The Return to the Titanic Fundraising Dinner is being held at the Cathedral Centre, Neil Street, Toowoomba from 6.30pm until late.

Tickets are only $120.00 per person and includes a specially designed three course meal from well renowned Chef Rick Osborne and some refreshments. A wonderful time is planned and there will also be live entertainment throughout the evening.

Guests are encouraged to dress in the style of the 1900’s or formal attire.

“Come along and enjoy dinner, dancing and a fundraising auction and help us support our farming community. We look forward to welcoming you”, Mr. Tuffield said.


Tickets are on sale now at https://toowoombatickets.com.au/event/8689

Submitted by:
Kirsten McGovern
Manager Fundraising & Marketing
Lifeline Darling Downs & South West Queensland Ltd
33 Russell Street Toowoomba Qld 4350
P 1300 991 443

2019 Clean Up Australia Day

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2019 Clean Up Australia Day


It’s not too late to register for Clean Up Australia Day this Sunday 3rd March, 2019

You’ve still got time to gather your friends and family together on Sunday to join hundreds of thousands of fellow Australians who will be taking to their streets, parks, beaches, rivers and waterways to help clean up their local environment.

Clean Up Australia Day
3 March 2019
Business Clean Up Day
26 February 2019
Schools Clean Up Day
1 March 2019

Just go online www.cleanupaustraliaday.org.au to find a local clean up site near you and you can help make a difference for our environment.

Remember – change starts with you!

March Royal Bull’s Head Inn Open Day

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March Royal Bull’s Head Inn Open Day

This open day at the Royal Bull’s Head Inn on Sunday 3rd March, you’ll have an opportunity to speak with Brenton Kinnear from Kinnear’s Antiques who is coming along to demonstrate how to restore and retain the unique character of your antique furniture.

Ever been curious on the mystery of French Polishing? Have a project at home which needs some restoration? At the Royal Bull’s Head Inn open day you will have the opportunity to see a practical demonstration with instruction on ‘how to’ in your own workshop or home.

With 34 years experience, Brenton Kinnear of “Kinnear’s Antiques” will have displays of French polishing and will demonstrate how to retain the character of your special furniture piece. You are invited to bring in some small part of your project (if practical), for example a drawer or door. There will be kits available to purchase on the day at discounted prices which will fully equip you to finish the job.

This is a great opportunity to learn how to care for your treasured furniture pieces.
Everyone is welcome to come along to the Royal Bull’s Head Inn, Sunday 3rd March 2019 between 10am and 4pm.  Entry fee’s apply.

To keep up to date on what’s happening at the Royal Bull’s Head Inn, head to our Facebook Page or follow us on Instagram.  Also, if you’re interested in becoming a volunteer, or would like to make a private booking, contact the Trust on toowoomba@nationaltrustqld.org or phone Debby on 0490 363 719.

Open Day Details:
Date:                            Sunday 3rd March 2019

Time:                            10am through to 4pm

Entry Fees:                  $5.00 children/concession, $7.00 adults,

                                      $20.00 Family

                                      Free for National Trust Member

Submitted by: 

 

Tina Mundt

Toowoomba Branch of the National Trust of Australia (Queensland)
For further information please contact our Administration Officer

P:+61 (07) 4637 2278   M: 0490 363 719
59 Brisbane Street, Toowoomba, QLD 4350
E: toowoomba@nationaltrustqld.org  W: www.nationaltrust.org.au/qld/

To protect, conserve and celebrate Queensland’s environmental, built and cultural heritage.

The Chronicle Lifeline Bookfest Is On Again!

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The Chronicle Lifeline Bookfest Is On Again!

On Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd March, the Founders Pavilion at the Toowoomba Showgrounds will be stacked full of books, toys and games for the annual Chronicle Lifeline Bookfest. Now in its 39 th year the event is the major fundraiser for Lifeline Darling Downs & South West Qld Ltd.

Lifeline Darling Downs CEO, Derek Tuffield OAM said, “We are so grateful to the community for their generous donations of books, dolls and toys which enables us to put on such a fantastic sale.”

“The Chronicle Lifeline Bookfest is a very important event for our organisation with all proceeds staying in our local area to fund our crisis support and suicide prevention services. We rely heavily on the funds raised to ensure we can continue to support those who are doing it tough.”

There will be literally thousands of donated books on sale with nothing over $5 and many a lot less. Doors open on Saturday 8am- 5pm and Sunday 8am †2pm at the Toowoomba Showgrounds, Glenvale Road.

With free admission, free parking and Eftpos available, this is the perfect time to stock up on your winter reading material.

Volunteers are still needed for the event so if you can spare a few hours please call Nate on 4699 1625.

For more information on services or to support Lifeline Darling Downs with this and other life changing programs please call 1300 991 443 or visit www.lifelinedarlingdowns.org.au


Submitted by:
Kirsten McGovern
Manager Fundraising & Marketing
Lifeline Darling Downs & South West Queensland Ltd
33 Russell Street Toowoomba Qld 4350

World Science Festival Brisbane Returns to Toowoomba

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World Science Festival Brisbane Returns to Toowoomba

World Science Festival Brisbane regional program will bring science to life for Toowoomba residents on Friday 22 †Saturday 23 March following the 2019 program announcement recently.

For two days Cobb+Co Museum will be turned into a
science playground where visitors will be able to meet a range of top scientists, learn about cool jobs of the future, explore the art of flying and enjoy a number of FREE events at the family friendly Street Science.

Minister for Science and Minister for the Arts Leeanne Enoch is encouraging Darling Downs locals to mark their calendars. “Toowoomba has fully embraced World Science Festival Brisbane as one of the world’s most engaging, exciting and educational science events ever to be held on our doorstep,”Minister Enoch said.

“Last year the festival attracted more than 200,000 people and delivered more than 100 events across six locations †Gladstone, Chinchilla, Toowoomba, Ipswich, Brisbane and Townsville.”

“The World Science Festival Brisbane continues to grow in Toowoomba, and last year more than 1000 people, including over 100 students attended the programs, which is fantastic.The Queensland Government is proud to be supporting the World Science Festival Brisbane in 2019 as it once again connects Queenslanders to science,” Minister Enoch said.

Hands-On Street Science

Queensland Museum Network’s CEO Dr Jim Thompson said the Regional Program offers a stellar line up of shows and presenters talking all things space, medical science, and jobs of the future.

“Science is always evolving and by taking it out of the lab into public spaces is a great way to share the latest discoveries and advancements that will impact our lives,” Dr Thompson said.


“We are looking forward to taking the show on the road to Toowoomba and I encourage everyone to come along and discover the wonder and excitement of science at Cobb+Co Museum thanks to the World Science Festival Brisbane regional program.”

A full program of events can be found at www.worldsciencefestival.com.au

Submitted by:
Veronica Dawson
Marketing Coordinator
Cobb + Co Museum
27 Lindsay Street,
Toowoomba

Multicultural Men’s Shed For Darling Heights Community

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Multicultural Men’s Shed For Darling Heights Community

A group of volunteers is working on a project to build a multicultural men’s shed at Darling Heights State School to help upskill and integrate migrant men into the community.

Darling Heights State School parent/student engagement officer Ricky Adams approached the Toowoomba West Men’s Shed last year to be involved in the project and they were happy to help.

Shed president and retired mental health worker Murray Trewavas said he and other members would run workshops teaching migrant men basic home maintenance such as fixing doors, windows and broken taps.

“It is also about meeting people, building relationships and helping them with their issues,” Mr Trewavas said.

Member for Toowoomba South, David Janetzki MP applauded the idea and congratulated Mr Trewavas on securing $26,462 through the Gambling Community Benefit Fund program to contribute to the project.

“It is wonderful when you see grassroots community organisations such as the Toowoomba West Men’s Shed reaching out and working to include everyone,” Mr Janetzki said.

“Darling Heights is a diverse community and this is a project that will bring everyone together,” he said.

Toowoomba West Men’s Shed president Murray Trewavas, Member for Toowoomba South David Janetzki MP and parent engagement officer Ricky Adams view plans for a multicultural men’s shed at Darling Heights State School.

Currently, 52% of students at Darling Heights State School were born overseas or their parents were born overseas. Students come from 37 different countries and 39 different languages are spoken in their homes.

Mrs Adams said the project came about as a way to engage fathers with their community. “I’m conscious of the fact that there are a lot of men out there who have nothing else in their lives.

“There are many men who have come from a working background but when they arrive in Australia they sit in a two-bedroom unit all day with no garden and nothing to do,” she said. “They aren’t able to work because of their language skills so this new men’s shed will be a great place for them to visit.”

Mrs Adams said the Toowoomba West Men’s Shed volunteers would also take on the role of mentors to some children. “Many of these children don’t have fathers as their fathers have been killed in war or are missing so this is a lovely opportunity for students as well,” she said.

The multicultural men’s shed is part of a bigger project called The Hub that the community will hear more about in future.

Submitted by:
Lacey Maguire
Media Adviser
Office of David Janetzki MP
Member for Toowoomba South
Shadow Attorney-General and Shadow Minister for Justice
Email:   toowoomba.south@parliament.qld.gov.au

Remembering Our War Animals

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Remembering Our War Animals

Toowoomba Regional Council is inviting the community to remember our war animals on National Purple Poppy Day. The Animal War Memorial at the Queensland State Rose Garden, Newtown will host a commemoration service at 9.00am on Sunday, 24th February.

War Animal Memorial in the Queensland State Rose Garden, Newtown Park, Toowoomba

Toowoomba Regional Council Deputy Mayor Cr Carol Taylor said animals have served our nation in war, and we should take the time to remember their centuries of service.

“The purple poppy symbolises all animals who have died during military conflict and throughout the world, there will be wreaths laid to remember these faithful servants.”

“While most people will know about Simpson and his donkey or the charging horses of Beersheba, the deeds of many other horses, camels, dogs, cats, pigeons, and even marine animals will be remembered on this national day of commemoration.

“It is a little-known fact that pigeons from Toowoomba Region received the highest commendation for a military animal, the Dickin Medal, for their service of our country.” Cr Taylor said.

“According to the Australian War Animal Memorial organisation over 9 million animals died during WWI including many thousands of Australian war horses, mules, donkeys, pigeons, and dogs.

Toowoomba’s War Animal Memorial is one of our nation’s main commemoration sites, with services  held throughout Australia and also in Waiouru, New Zealand,  and the Australian War Memorial to animals at war in Pozieres, France.

Cr Taylor went on to remind us, “as Gandhi once said, ‘the greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated. On National Purple Poppy Day we should all take a moment to honour the contributions animals have made to our nation.”

For further information about National Purple Poppy Day go to www.awamo.org.au

Submitted by:
Media
Toowoomba Regional Council

Richest Ever Local Bowls Carnival

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Richest Ever Local Bowls Carnival

The North Toowoomba Bowls Club will stage Toowoomba’s richest-ever Lawn Bowls carnival this weekend when the 2019 $12,000 Great Northern Brewing Company Australia Day Open Prestige Fours is contested over 3 days at the North Toowoomba greens.

A capacity field of 32 teams (132 players)will play in the Fours carnival on Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th while a $500 Open Pairs shoot-out will launch the carnival at 5.00pm on Friday 25th followed by a Calcutta Evening for the competing Fours combinations.

Some of the best players in Queensland will vie for the rich purse, with State Junior and Senior players in action as well as a strong Darling Downs contingent. Early favourites for the event are the team being skipped by the 13th ranked Australian player, Sean Baker & includes Australian Junior Pairs Champion Jake Rynne along with Victoria Point champion Scott McLaughlin and recent BPL finalist Col Hayes. 

They’ll face stiff opposition from the team led by Queensland representative Steven Tong; local favourites Jason Grundon, Chris Kiepe, Sean Kiepe and Gavin Bradford; past carnival winners at North Toowoomba Noel Corban, Paul & Jessie Slatter and Cal Brownie and the youthful composite side of State representative Julia Allen-Best, Jason Weir, Hayden Vogler and Josh Steffens.

Bowls enthusiasts are invited to attend any of the three days and enjoy great amenities and top class bowls action.

There are plenty of ‘dark horse’ teams in the mix as well with the Tara team of Matt Prain & the Smith boys not be discounted while Barry ‘Kiwi’ Hawken has assembled a side of past BPL finalist, so the line-up of talent is impressive.

Play is from 9.00am to 5.00pm each day with the Friday Pairs at 5.00pm followed by the Calcutta Evening from 7.00pm.

For further details contact the North Toowoomba Bowls Club on 4639 2338 or ntbc@bigpond.com   

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